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 Prime Wetland Conditions Awaiting Waterfowl Hunters at State-Operated Public Hunt Areas October 25, 2024 California’s statewide waterfowl season opens Saturday, Oct. 26, and waterfowl hunters headed to public hunting areas this season will encounter some of the best habitat and wetland conditions in years. Continue reading... Categories: Hunting, Waterfowl Tagged: WaterfowlHuntersWetlandHunting seasonGray Lodge Wildlife AreaSacramento National Wildlife Refuge ComplexGrizzly Island Wildlife Area Free Hunting Days Offer Californians Opportunity to Connect with the Hunting Experience November 7, 2023 It’s the thrill of seeing a high-octane pointing dog slam to a standstill. It’s having a front-row seat as a wetland comes to life at dawn. It’s the chaos of a valley quail covey erupting from cover; the heart-pounding excitement of a tom turkey somewhere in the distance answering your call. It’s the chance to share with friends and family a wild game meal they can’t get in any grocery store, farmer’s market or five-star restaurant. Continue reading... Categories: Hunting, Licensing, Outreach, R3, Wildlife Tagged: huntingfree hunting dayswetlandCalifornia outdoors