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 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 Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery Set to Open May 1 April 19, 2023 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the 2023 recreational Pacific halibut fishery will open Monday, May 1 and remain open seven days per week until Nov. 15 or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Marine Tagged: Pacific HalibutSeason OpenerSaltwater Sport Fishing