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 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. 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. Browse/Search Archive