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2022-2024 News Releases

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Adult black bear amid meadow surroundings.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is proud to present the Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan for California. The plan, an update to the 1998 Black Bear Management Plan, draws upon the latest scientific tools and methods to conserve, manage, and monitor black bear populations in California.

Categories:   Bears, Human Wildlife Conflict, Hunting, Scientific Study
A buck deer watches as a hillside burns from a wildfire.

CDFW has issued guidance on how best to help wildlife during major fire events such as those taking place currently in Los Angeles County.

Categories:   Bears, Big Game, Deer, Environment, Human Wildlife Conflict, Public Safety, Wildfire, Wildlife, Wildlife Health
Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year

Deputy City Attorney Mark Soto with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s (LACA) Office is the 2023 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced.

Categories:   Fisheries, Law Enforcement, Wildlife
sand dune on California coast

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (CDFW‐OSPR) is accepting grant applications to fund projects that enhance, restore or acquire habitat for wildlife, with available funding totaling $5 million.

Categories:   Environment, Grants, Habitat Restoration, Plants, Wildlife
large hooved mammal crossing the street with brown vegetation in background

It’s that time of year when CDFW reminds drivers to be aware of wildlife on state roads and highways.

Categories:   Deer, Human Wildlife Conflict, Wildlife

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