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    • September 22, 2022
    White shark swimming

    On Monday, Sept. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2109, providing new protections for white sharks in California waters. White sharks, also called great white sharks, are already a protected species and an important part of the ocean ecosystem as top-level predators.

    Categories: Fishing, Marine
    • September 20, 2022
    Wild pig standing in a green field

    Due to ongoing concerns with wild pigs in California and the damage they cause, the California Fish and Game Commission and CDFW will be holding a virtual public forum to discuss related issues and explore potential solutions that address and reduce problems.

    Categories: Education, Human Wildlife Conflict, Hunting, Invasive Species, Lands, Wildlife
    • September 20, 2022
    Inyo rock daisy

    CDFW is seeking data and public comment on a proposal to list the Inyo rock daisy under the California Endangered Species Act.

    Categories: Habitat Restoration, Lands, Rare Species, Species
    • September 6, 2022
    Eastern fox squirrel

    California’s 2022-2023 general tree squirrel season will be open from Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 through Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.

    Categories: Hunting, Wildlife
    • September 2, 2022
    European beach grass at Point Reyes North Great Beach

    CDFW's Office of Spill Prevention and Response is seeking grant applications to help fund projects that enhance or restore habitat for wildlife, with available funding totaling $750,000. All eligible agencies and projects are encouraged to apply.

    Categories: Grants, Habitat Restoration, Lands, Public Safety