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    • March 6, 2023
    cluster of monarch butterflies overwintering in habitat

    State and federal agencies in California are joining forces to address the decline of monarch butterflies and other pollinator species in the state.

    Categories: Habitat Restoration, Rare Species, Species, Wildlife Health
    • December 20, 2022
    groundfish lingcod in water

    Changes to recreational fishing seasons, depth limits and bag limits for a variety of groundfish species will be implemented in 2023.

    Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Marine, Species
    • December 17, 2022
    mountain lion P22 face closeup

    After receiving a comprehensive medical evaluation, CDFW has received a clear picture of the mountain lion P-22’s medical condition and overall health. He had several severe injuries and chronic health problems.

    Categories: Species, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Health
    • December 14, 2022
    image of bee on a plant

    CDFW is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the Crotch’s bumble bee, Franklin’s bumble bee, Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee and western bumble bee under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

    Categories: General, Species, Wildlife Health
    • December 8, 2022
    image of mountain lion P-22

    CDFW and National Park Service (NPS) announced plans today to capture the world-famous mountain lion P-22 and bring him in for a health evaluation.

    Categories: General, Species, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Health