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 Governor Newsom honors commitment to wildlife protection and public safety with 36 new law enforcement officers August 7, 2026 Governor Gavin Newsom is celebrating the graduation of 36 new wildlife officers, marking an important milestone in strengthening California’s effort to protect its natural resources and keep communities safe. Continue reading... Categories: Law Enforcement Tagged: Wildlife officerCDFW Wildlife Officer AcademyGraduation August 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar July 31, 2026 The August CDFW Calendar of Events is now available. Continue reading... Categories: Calendar Tagged: calendarevents Del Norte County Razor Clam Fishery Closes Due to Public Health Hazard; Monterey Bay Anchovy and Sardine Restrictions Lifted as Health Concern Alleviated July 31, 2026 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County today following a recommendation from state health agencies that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant human health threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Marine, Public Safety Tagged: Domoic AcidFisheries CDFW Completes 2026 Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey July 31, 2026 CDFW has completed its 2026 waterfowl breeding population survey. Data indicates that mallards, the most abundant duck species in the survey, nearly maintained their 2025 population estimate. Continue reading... Categories: Waterfowl, Wildlife Tagged: WaterfowlCalifornia Duck HuntingBreeding Population Survey CDFW Seeks Information Related to Southern Resident Killer Whale July 16, 2026 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list Southern Resident Killer Whale under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Continue reading... Categories: Marine Tagged: Killer WhalewhaleSouthern CaliforniaCESAPetitionComment 1234567...128129Next