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    • April 26, 2023
    A California mule deer buck amid an oak woodland.

    SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected for the first time in free-ranging California wildlife.

    Categories: Deer, Wildlife Health
    • February 21, 2023
    A lone gray wolf roams northeastern California in winter amid deep snow.

    CDFW this week initiated efforts to capture wolves, elk and deer by helicopter in northeastern California and outfit the animals with GPS collars. The capturing and collaring will continue through the end of the month as weather allows.

    Categories: Big Game, Deer, Scientific Study, Wolves