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 California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State’s Gray Wolf Population Continues to Expand April 2, 2025 As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside. Spring Weather is Coming and With it Some Very Hungry Bears: Keep Tahoe Bears Wild! April 1, 2025 The snow is already melting in the Lake Tahoe region, and the end of winter gives way to a busy spring for wildlife in the area. Bears that have been in winter dens are emerging, and they are hungry! April 2025 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar April 1, 2025 The April 2025 CDFW Calendar of Events is now available. California Reports Progress in Supporting Healthy Salmon Populations and Habitat March 26, 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced today the release of the California Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future: Progress Report, developed in partnership with the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) with support from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). CDFW Seeks Artists to Enter Annual California Duck Stamp Art Contest March 21, 2025 Entries will be accepted May 5 to June 13. Time to Trot to the Woods: Spring Turkey Season Opens in California March 18, 2025 With wild turkey populations flourishing in many parts of California, spring turkey season continues to be one of the most anticipated hunting opportunities of the year. California’s general spring turkey season opens statewide March 29 and runs through May 4. Suspect Facing Felony Charges in Stockton Illegal Dumping Case March 5, 2025 A criminal investigation resulted in charges for a September 2024 illegal petroleum dumping incident that impacted the Smith Canal Waterway in Stockton. March 2025 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar February 27, 2025 The March 2025 CDFW Calendar of Events is now available. Wildlife Conservation Board Awards $37 Million in Grants to 14 Habitat Conservation and Restoration Projects February 27, 2025 The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved 14 habitat protection and restoration projects spanning 14 counties across more than 4,700 acres at its Feb. 26 quarterly meeting. Unsuspecting Airline Passengers Reveal Smuggled Sea Turtle Skull, Other Wildlife Crimes to Plainclothes CDFW Wildlife Officers Leading to Prosecution, Fines and Forfeiture February 25, 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the settlement of an investigation involving the unlawful possession of a sea turtle skull, several mountain lions, a wolverine, a ringtail cat, owl parts and illegally harvested deer. Browse/Search Archive