Media Contact Contact an Information Officer Related News Feeds California Outdoors Q&A 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 Twitter @CaliforniaDFW(opens in new tab) Follow on Facebook(opens in new tab) Recent News Releases Oregon Artist Wins California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest February 21, 2025 The painting of white-winged doves will be featured on the 2024-25 California Upland Game Bird Stamp. Pilot Project Returns Spring-Run Chinook Salmon to North Yuba River February 20, 2025 Salmon are swimming again in the North Yuba River for the first time in close to a century. The fish are part of an innovative pilot project to study the feasibility of returning spring-run Chinook salmon to their historical spawning and rearing habitat in the mountains of Sierra County. California Fish and Game Commission Adopts Emergency Regulations for Commercial Coonstripe Shrimp Fishery, Approves New EFP in Dungeness Fishery February 19, 2025 The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) adopted emergency regulations for the commercial coonstripe shrimp fishery and approved an experimental fishing permit (EFP) to test longlining gear in the Dungeness fishery, among other action affecting California’s natural resources at its Feb. 12-13 meeting in Sacramento. Just the Facts About Lake Tahoe’s Black Bears: Keep Tahoe Bears Wild! February 18, 2025 The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) is a collective of bear experts across federal, state and local agencies who study and understand bears and have devoted much of their professional lives to ensure the health and well-being of the Lake Tahoe Basin’s black bears. TIBT provides proven and scientifically backed information about the real issues and solutions for living and recreating in bear country. CDFW Captures and Collars 12 Gray Wolves in Northern California February 14, 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the recent capture, collar and release of 12 gray wolves in northern California. Natural Resources Agency Thanks Tribal Leaders, Northern California Counties and Conservation Groups for Their Leadership as Historic Agreement Announced to Secure Water Reliability in the Russian River, Benefit Salmon on the Eel River February 13, 2025 California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham today joined with the Round Valley Indian Tribes, supervisors from Humboldt, Mendocino and Sonoma counties, California Trout, Trout Unlimited and other state and local leaders to announce a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a water agreement that will ensure water reliability for 600,000 or more of coastal Californians, farmers and ranchers while allowing the Eel River to again flow free to benefit salmon, environmental health, tribal and local communities. CDFW Partners with DWR and Fishing Industry to Diversify Salmon Hatchery Release Strategies February 6, 2025 In a collaborative effort to increase the sustainability of California's salmon populations, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has partnered with the Department of Water Resources (DWR), as well as ocean and inland fishing groups to continue a pilot project aimed at diversifying salmon hatchery release strategies. Pronghorn Antelope Poaching Case Results in Loss of Hunting Privileges, Forfeiture, Restitution February 5, 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office have announced the settlement of a pronghorn antelope poaching investigation and prosecution resulting in the loss of hunting privileges, the forfeiture of the game, a $3,000 restitution payment and other penalties. Endangered Southern California Steelhead Trout Rescued from Fire-Impacted Topanga Creek February 4, 2025 As part of statewide efforts to help Californians and wildlife recover from the Southern California fires, on Jan. 23 the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and its partners rescued 271 endangered Southern California steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) from Topanga Creek, the last known population of this species in the Santa Monica Mountains. February 2025 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar January 31, 2025 The CDFW February Calendar of Events is now available. Browse/Search Archive