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Map of fishing zones in California.

CDFW is continuing the temporary recreational crab trap restriction from the Sonoma/Mendocino county line to Lopez Point (Fishing Zones 3 and 4) and expanding the restriction to the California/Oregon state line to Cape Mendocino (Fishing Zone 1) due to presence of humpback whales and the potential for entanglement from trap gear. The recreational trap restriction for Fishing Zone 1 will go into effect on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at 6 p.m. and continue in Zones 1, 3 and 4 until at least the next risk assessment.

Categories:   Dungeness Crab, Fisheries
Official measuring the size of the lobster with tool

During its Oct. 12 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission adopted recommendations from the CDFW to revoke the commercial fishing licenses of two Southern California commercial fishermen, Michael Volaski and Arthur Esparza.

Categories:   FGC, Fisheries, Law Enforcement, Marine
Two duck hunters sit in a duck blind.

It’s the thrill of seeing a high-octane pointing dog slam to a standstill. It’s having a front-row seat as a wetland comes to life at dawn. It’s the chaos of a valley quail covey erupting from cover; the heart-pounding excitement of a tom turkey somewhere in the distance answering your call. It’s the chance to share with friends and family a wild game meal they can’t get in any grocery store, farmer’s market or five-star restaurant.

Categories:   Hunting, Licensing, Outreach, R3, Wildlife
A pair of pintail ducks swim at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area.

CDFW will hold an online outreach meeting for licensed hunters to take comments and recommendations regarding hunting programs on Type A Wildlife Areas in the Bay Delta Region. The online meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. using Microsoft Teams.

Categories:   Hunting, Outreach
Boat dock on a bay with many boats.

CDFW has announced the availability of up to $8.6 million in funding for projects to improve public access for recreational boaters statewide.

Categories:   General, Grants, Outreach

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