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 New Surcharge on Bird Hunting Validations to Provide Nesting Habitat for Waterfowl, Upland Game Birds in California March 28, 2022 State legislation to incentivize the creation of upland nesting habitat for ducks and other ground-nesting game birds in California will result in a $10 surcharge on the price of both the California Duck Validation and the Upland Game Bird Validation next hunting season. Continue reading... Categories: Drought, Habitat Restoration, Hunting, Lands, Licensing, Waterfowl, Wildlife Tagged: Waterfowl HuntingUpland Game Bird HuntingLicensingWildlife HabitatConservationRestoration February Offers Special Waterfowl Opportunities for Kids, Veterans and Goose Hunters January 27, 2022 While most California duck and goose hunters will hang up their waders and stow their shotguns a final time following the close of waterfowl seasons Jan. 31, a few lucky groups get to extend their hunting seasons into February. Continue reading... Categories: Duck Stamp, Hunting, Waterfowl Tagged: Youth Waterfowl HuntVeterans Waterfowl HuntLate Goose Hunts Prev12345