Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds California Outdoors Q&A OSPR News Marine Region News Subscribe Subscribe to CDFW News releases via email or text.* Sign Up(opens in new tab) *Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. Follow Us Follow on Twitter @CaliforniaDFW(opens in new tab) Follow on Facebook(opens in new tab) Search News 2022-2024 News Releases Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in California Deer Population—CDFW Urges Hunters to be Vigilant and Participate in Disease Surveillance Efforts May 7, 2024 Chronic wasting disease has been detected for the first time in California’s deer and elk. Continue reading... Categories: Big Game, Deer, Hunting, Public Safety, Wildlife Health Tagged: Razor Clam Fishery Closes in Humboldt County Due to Public Health Hazard May 2, 2024 CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt County following a recommendation from state health agencies determining that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Marine, Public Safety Tagged: El Dorado County Angler Becomes 500th to Complete CDFW’s Heritage Trout Challenge May 1, 2024 The California Fish and Game Commission and CDFW have recognized Scott Lyons, an El Dorado County resident, retired educator and lifelong angler, with having completed California’s 500th Heritage Trout Challenge. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Trout Tagged: Heritage Trout ChallengeTroutFishingGolden TroutMcCloud River redband troutLahontan cutthroat trout Wildlife Officer Laura Decker is CDFW’s 2023 Wildlife Officer of the Year April 29, 2024 Santa Clara County Wildlife Officer Laura Decker was named 2023 Wildlife Officer of the Year. Continue reading... Categories: Law Enforcement, Public Safety Tagged: May 2024 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar April 25, 2024 The CDFW May Calendar of Events is now available Continue reading... Categories: Calendar Tagged: Maycalendarevents 1234567...7576Next