News Archive Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on X Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Search News News Releases, 2022-Present May 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar April 29, 2026 The CDFW May Calendar of Events is now available. Continue reading... Categories: Calendar Tagged: calendarevents Spring Weather Brings Hungry Bears to Tahoe Region April 28, 2026 As snow melts across the Lake Tahoe region, black bears have emerged from their dens and are searching for food, signaling the start of a busy spring season for wildlife. Continue reading... Categories: Bears, Hunting, Wildlife, Wildlife Health Tagged: Tahoe BearsKeep Tahoe Bears Wild CDFW Pilot Program Seeks to Establish Bass Fishery at Gibson Ranch April 23, 2026 Responding to angler interest in more close-to-home, warmwater fishing opportunities, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDF) has stocked smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass into the park pond at Gibson Ranch in Sacramento County. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Fishing in the City Tagged: California Bass FishingWarmwater FisheriesStockingGibson RanchSacramento County Fishing Get Hooked: Trout Season 2026 Is About To Begin April 22, 2026 Fishing enthusiasts across the region are gearing up for one of California’s most anticipated outdoor traditions of the year, the opening of the 2026 statewide general trout season. Continue reading... Categories: Fishing, R3, Trout Tagged: trouttrout seasonCalifornia troutfishingtrout fishing California Fish and Game Commission Increases Bear Harvest Limit to 2, Hears Recommendations on MPA Petitions April 22, 2026 The statewide bear harvest cap remains at 1,700. Public discussion on MPA petitions will continue at upcoming regional meetings. Continue reading... Categories: FGC Tagged: FGCcommission Prev12...66676869707172...122123Next