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State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab from the southern boundary of the Reading Rock State Marine Protected Areas (41⁰ 17.6’ N. latitude) to Cape Mendocino, Humboldt County (40⁰ 10’ N. latitude), pose a human health risk due to elevated levels of domoic acid and recommended a delay of the recreational Dungeness crab fishery. Following this recommendation, CDFW Director Meghan Hertel has delayed the recreational Dungeness crab fishery in this area.

CDFW is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list veiny monardella under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

The recreational Dungeness crab season will open under trap restrictions beginning November 7, 2026, except in a portion of Northern California where it has been delayed due to a public health hazard.

The 2026 adult Chinook salmon fishing season will soon close on the Upper Trinity River.

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.