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The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) returned to the topic of marine protected area (MPA) petitions at its October meeting, granting seven petition actions to be considered for future rulemaking. Those granted include two tribally led petition actions that propose the creation of new marine protected areas for Point Sal in San Luis Obispo County and Carpinteria Reef in Santa Barbara County.

Hunters can soon participate in waterfowl hunts at Congressman Pete Stark Ecological Reserve at Eden Landing in Alameda County. Eden Landing waterfowl hunt opportunities require no entry fee and are offered on days of the week (Tuesday or Thursday) that other public waterfowl hunting areas are closed.

It’s a four-month drama that plays out across the Pacific Flyway each fall and winter. California’s 2026-27 waterfowl hunting season begins Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in most zones. Duck and goose hunters will watch it unfold from their marsh seats, layout blinds, duck boats and other hides among the wetlands, flooded fields, coastal edges and watery habitat frequented by wintering waterfowl.

CDFW Scientists Use Nature's Own Patterns to Guide Water Management for Fish and Wildlife

Fall is a busy time for bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and wildlife officials are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as bears spend more time on the move in search of food.