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California anglers who are interested in the recreational Pacific halibut fishery are invited to participate in an online survey to help inform CDFW about angler preferences for open fishing dates during the upcoming 2021 season

With the recent lifting of the Regional Stay-at-Home Order in all parts of the state, CDFW will once again allow overnight camping on department lands, state-operated wildlife areas and federal wildlife refuges where camping is permitted, effective Monday, Feb. 1.

A painting of mourning doves has been chosen by a panel of judges as the winning entry in the 2020-2021 California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest. The painting was created by Buck Spencer of Junction City, Ore.

February 2021 calendar of events

With more free time on their hands, a growing interest in securing their own food, coupled with the needs for physical outlets and mental relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more Californians turned to fishing and hunting last year.