News Archive Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on X Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Search News News Releases, 2022-Present Largemouth Bass Virus Confirmed in California for First Time November 12, 2026 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed the presence of Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV) for the first time in California. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Outreach, Wildlife Health Tagged: BassLargemouth Bass VirusLargemouth Bass CDFW’s Natural Community Conservation Planning Program awards seven proposals under the 2026 Local Assistance Grant solicitation November 2, 2026 CDFW awards $576,000 to support seven projects advancing conservation and habitat protection across California. Continue reading... Categories: Conservation, Grants Tagged: NCCPGrantsConservationPlanningCalifornia Functional Flows: Working with Nature's Rhythm to Keep California's Rivers Healthy October 19, 2026 CDFW Scientists Use Nature's Own Patterns to Guide Water Management for Fish and Wildlife Continue reading... Categories: Education, Environment, General Tagged: Functional FlowsRiverWatershed Necropsy Provides New Information About Beloved Bald Eagle Known as Jackie October 14, 2026 Necropsy results provide new details on what led to the passing of the beloved Bald Eagle known as Jackie Continue reading... Categories: Bald Eagle Tagged: Bald EagleJackieBig Bear California Deer Season Hits Full Stride as Hunters Prepare for Major September Openers September 18, 2026 Almost two dozen California deer hunt zones throughout the state will open to rifle hunting the final weeks of September. Continue reading... Categories: Conservation, Deer, Hunting Tagged: deerhuntingdeer huntingrifleseason opener 1234Next