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CDFW is now accepting applications for deer hunting opportunities at the Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve in Sacramento County for the 2026 A Zone general season and the D-5 Zone archery and general seasons.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is proud to announce Lieutenant Specialist Logan Garber as the recipient of the Pogue-Elms Wildlife Officer of the Year Award

Utilizing $2 million provided by the California Legislature for its Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program, CDFW has awarded funds to four organizations to support efforts to reduce wolf-livestock conflict.

To celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, CDFW invites you to go fishing without a sport fishing license by taking advantage of the first of two 2026 California Free Fishing Days on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. One of the oldest pastimes enjoyed by Americans, fishing gets you outside to experience, explore and appreciate the great outdoors.

The CDFW July Calendar of Events is now available.