California Department of Fish and Wildlife

A Scholastic Archery First: Dublin’s Emerald High School is California’s First to Compete in NASP Championship

Emerald High School in Dublin achieved a first this year for California’s scholastic archery programs, qualifying to compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Championship in ...
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CDFW Calling for Sooty Grouse Artwork in This Year’s Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) 2026-2027 upland game bird stamp contest is here. The winning entry ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

October 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar

CDFW Photo/Travis VanZant All calendar items are subject to change. Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

10 Years of AB 96 in Action: Ivory and Rhino Horn Ban Gave CDFW the Might to Fight Wildlife Trafficking in California, Around the World

Over the past 10 years as a result of AB 96, CDFW wildlife officers have seized over 5,000 pounds of ivory and ivory products ...
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CDFW Awards $2.7 Million in Grants to Improve Boating Access, Support Golden Mussel Response

*Accredited media representatives should contact an Information Officer to be placed on CDFW's media list. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the award of $2.7 million ...
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CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Draft Bobcat Conservation Plan

Both efforts are the result of California Assembly Bill 1254. Enacted in 2020, the legislation made it illegal to hunt, trap or otherwise take a bobcat except under limited circumstances such as a ...
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Kern River Hatchery

Kern River Hatchery, located along the Kern River just north of Lake Isabella, is the future and historic site of rearing and releasing the native Kern River Rainbow Trout. This hatchery is also home ...
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Fish and Wildlife Warden Career: Compensation

Employees headquartered and residing in one of the following 17 designated high cost counties receive a monthly differential of $220, $300, or $350 depending on the employee’s classification: Alameda, ...
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Small Game Mammal Hunting

Alerts Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease A new disease that is highly lethal to all rabbit species which can readily be spread by hunters is now considered endemic in California. Hunters in affected counties ...
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About the California Fishing Passport

The California Fishing Passport program encourages participants to more fully experience the fishing opportunities the Golden State offers! Participants are challenged to fish their way around the ...
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Feather River Fish Hatchery

Feather River Fish Hatchery raises Chinook Salmon and steelhead along the Feather River, just below Lake Oroville. An underwater viewing window displays migrating salmon or steelhead during the ...
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Wildlife Rehabilitation in Action

Permitted wildlife rehabilitators in California strive promote excellence, integrity, and professionalism in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. Highly specialized training and experience are ...