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(opens in new tab) *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) Search News 2022-2024 News Releases Free Fishing Day is on the Way as Summer’s End Nears August 21, 2024 There’s one last chance this year to cast your line into a California river, lake or bay without a fishing license, and that’s Saturday, Aug. 31. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Fishing in the City, Licensing, R3 Tagged: FishingFishing licenseFree Fishing DayRecreationOutdoors Fish and Game Commission Revokes Commercial Fisherman’s License, Lobster Privileges April 4, 2024 The California Fish and Game Commission has permanently revoked the commercial fishing license and lobster operator permit of a Los Angeles County resident. Continue reading... Categories: FGC, Law Enforcement, Licensing, Marine Tagged: California Offers Abundant Opportunities for 2024 Spring Turkey Season March 27, 2024 California’s general spring turkey season opens statewide March 30, and runs through May 5. Continue reading... Categories: Hunting, Lands, Licensing, Upland Game Tagged: CDFW Introduces License Application for Mobile Devices March 20, 2024 CDFW launches License App for mobile devices. Continue reading... Categories: Fishing, Licensing, Marine, Technology Tagged: Indiana Artist Wins 2023-24 California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest February 12, 2024 Jeffrey Klinefelter wins for the third year in a row. Continue reading... Categories: Hunting, Licensing, Outreach, Upland Game Bird Stamp Tagged: 123Next