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Changes to recreational fishing seasons, depth limits and bag limits for a variety of groundfish species will be implemented in 2023.

CDFW's 2023 Warden Stamp is now available for purchase online. For its 14th edition, the stamp celebrates California's recreational anglers, divers and commercial fishery participants, and their contributions to the economy and conserving California’s coast.

After receiving a comprehensive medical evaluation, CDFW has received a clear picture of the mountain lion P-22’s medical condition and overall health. He had several severe injuries and chronic health problems.

CDFW is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the Crotch’s bumble bee, Franklin’s bumble bee, Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee and western bumble bee under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

CDFW and the National Park Service have successfully tranquilized the mountain lion known as P-22 and transported him to a wild animal care facility for a full health evaluation.