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    • June 22, 2022
    A young girl looks across the evening landscape through a pair of binoculars.

    Back by popular demand, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Nature Bowl 2022: Family Challenge is underway and ready for Californians to enjoy.

    Categories: Scientific Study, Wildlife
    • June 17, 2022
    Outdoor headshot of Karen Wold, wearing a black patterned blouse and smiling, standing in front of a double palm tree

    Ventura County Senior Deputy District Attorney (SDDA) Karen Wold has been named 2021 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Fish and Game Commission announced this week.

    Categories: FGC, General, Law Enforcement, Wildlife
    • May 27, 2022
    two riparian brush rabbits in San Joaquin Valley

    On May 20, 2022, veterinary staff at California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) were notified that an endangered riparian brush rabbit found deceased on the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge, tested positive for rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2), a highly transmissible and frequently fatal disease of rabbits.

    Categories: General, Species, Wildlife
    • May 26, 2022
    Sick pelican being treated

    Since approximately May 13, 2022, several Southern and Central California wildlife rehabilitation facilities from San Luis Obispo County south to San Diego County have been admitting hundreds of California brown pelicans, a fully protected species in California

    Categories: Marine, Wildlife, Wildlife Health
    • May 17, 2022
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    CDFW responded to a report of a mountain lion attack in Trinity County on May 16, 2022. The incident occurred approximately 3:00 p.m. along State Route 299 near Big Bar.

    Categories: Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Wildlife