Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds California Outdoors Q&A OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up(opens in new tab) *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on Twitter @CaliforniaDFW(opens in new tab) Follow on Facebook(opens in new tab) Search News 2022-2024 News Releases Governor’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce Targets Environmental Harm in Largest Ever Operation to Eradicate Illegal Cannabis Grows in Siskiyou County August 8, 2023 The operation targeted illegal cannabis cultivation sites that threaten the environment, workers, and other members of the public. Continue reading... Categories: Cannabis Tagged: #cannabisenfoercement Fish and Wildlife Director Opens Razor Clam Fishery in Humboldt County August 7, 2023 The Director of CDFW has re-opened the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt County following a recommendation from state health agencies that consumption of razor clams in the area no longer poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, General Tagged: razor clamsHumboldt CDFW Captures South Lake Tahoe Conflict Bear and Her Three Cubs August 4, 2023 Wildlife biologists for CDFW this morning safely immobilized a large female conflict bear responsible for at least 21 DNA-confirmed home break-ins and extensive property damage in the South Lake Tahoe area since 2022. Her three cubs were also captured in the effort. Continue reading... Categories: Bears, Human Wildlife Conflict, Public Safety, Urban Wildlife Tagged: South Lake TahoeBear CaptureConflict BearWildlife SanctuaryWildlife Rehabilitation California Wildlife Officer Academy Graduates 43 Wildlife Officers August 3, 2023 The academy is California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified and offers training consistent with every law enforcement agency in California. Continue reading... Categories: Law Enforcement Tagged: Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery to Close August 4 at 11:59 p.m. August 2, 2023 The recreational Pacific halibut fishery will close statewide on Friday, Aug. 4 at 11:59 p.m. Based on the latest catch projections, CDFW expects the 2023 California recreational quota of 39,520 net pounds will be reached by this date. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Marine Tagged: Prev12...41424344454647...9798Next