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 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: Applications Now Available for Fall Apprentice Deer Hunt in San Luis Obispo County for Junior License Holders August 1, 2023 CDFW is offering a drawing for an apprentice deer hunt for junior license holders on the Chimineas Unit of the Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve. Continue reading... Categories: Deer, Hunting Tagged: August 2023 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar July 31, 2023 Wildlife related events for the month of August 2023 Continue reading... Categories: Calendar Tagged: Prev12...42434445464748...9798Next