Recent News Releases Invasive Algae Removal Effort in Newport Bay Begins Next Week July 1, 2021 A removal effort will begin next week to eradicate an invasive algae species identified in Newport Bay in March 2021. The algae, which is native to Florida and other subtropical and tropical locales, is scientifically known as Caulerpa prolifera. Continue reading... Categories: Algae Removal, Fishing, General Tagged: algaeNewport Bay CDFW Initiates Massive Wildfire Protection Effort at Wildlife Areas, Ecological Reserves Statewide July 1, 2021 CDFW has undertaken the largest wildfire protection and resiliency effort in its history, working to safeguard nearly all of its wildlife areas, ecological reserves and the surrounding communities from wildfire ahead of peak wildfire season this summer and fall. Continue reading... Categories: Budget, Drought, Fire, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species, Lands, Rare Species, Scientific Study, Wildlife Tagged: WildfireFire ProtectionWildlife HabitatNative Plants Fish Responsibly on Free Fishing Day Saturday July 3 July 1, 2021 The first of two 2021 Free Fishing Days in California occurs Saturday, July 3, when no sport fishing license is needed. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) urges anglers to fish responsibly and choose those waters not suffering extensively from drought conditions. Continue reading... Categories: Drought, Fisheries, Fishing Tagged: Free Fishing Day.California fishing. Chinook Salmon Season to Open July 1 on Portions of Klamath, Trinity Rivers June 30, 2021 The spring Chinook salmon fishery on the lower Klamath River (downstream of the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec) and Trinity River (upstream of the confluence of the South Fork Trinity River) will open July 1 and run through Aug. 14 on the Klamath River and through Aug. 31 on the Trinity River. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing Tagged: Chinook salmon.Klamath BasinTrinity RiverKlamath River.Inland fishingSalmon fishing. July 2021 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar June 29, 2021 July 2021 CDFW Calendar of Events Continue reading... Categories: Calendar Tagged: Calendareventsfishing Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery to Close June 30 for Rest of the Year June 29, 2021 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced that the recreational Pacific halibut fishery will close Wednesday, June 30 at 11:59 p.m. for the remainder of 2021. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing Tagged: Pacific halibut.Sport fishing.Ocean fishing.North Coast. Young, Orphaned Mountain Lion Released Following Rehabilitation June 23, 2021 A young mountain lion left orphaned after its mother was killed in traffic, has been released into the wild after months of care provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the San Diego Humane Society (Ramona Wildlife Center). Continue reading... Categories: Wildlife Tagged: mountain lion California Fish and Game Commission Meets Remotely June 18, 2021 At its June meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission acted on several issues affecting California’s natural resources. The following are just a few items of interest from the two-day meeting. Continue reading... Categories: FGC, Wildlife Tagged: Fish and Game Commission California Fish and Game Commission Names 2020 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year June 17, 2021 At its June 2021 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced Lake County Chief Deputy District Attorney Richard Hinchcliff as the Commission’s 2020 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year. Continue reading... Categories: Law Enforcement Tagged: prosecutorswildlife protectionlaw enforcementLake CountyDistrictChief Deputy District Attorney Richard Hinchcliff Hatchery Resumes Stocking June 17, 2021 Hot Creek Hatchery is resuming the stocking of trout for recreational angling opportunities. Continue reading... Categories: Fishing, Hatcheries Tagged: Hot Creek Hatcherytroutdisease Prev12...24252627282930...3334Next
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