The California DFW is reminding hunters that nonlead ammunition is now required statewide when hunting wild turkeys with a shotgun.
Nonlead Ammunition Required Statewide for 2017 Spring Wild Turkey Season
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RSS feedAdvanced Hunter Education Clinics for 2017 Now Online
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Advanced Hunter Education Program has begun to schedule its clinics for 2017.
Hunting Opportunities Coming Up at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering waterfowl hunting opportunities at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (ELER) in Hayward.
CDFW Now Hiring Law Enforcement Cadets
Do you have what it takes to be a California wildlife officer? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is currently accepting applications for Fish and Game warden cadet (wildlife…..
CDFW to Hold Public Outreach Meeting for Northern California Wildlife Areas
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will hold a public outreach meeting regarding Yolo, Grizzly Island and Napa-Sonoma wildlife areas.
California Wildlife Officers Receive State’s Highest Honor, Medal of Valor
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers Ryan Stephenson and Timothy Little received awards today at the 2016 Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor Award Ceremony in Sacramento.
CDFW Monitors Effect of Severe Drought on Wildlife
Amphibian, reptile, bird and mammal populations that depend on freshwater marsh, streamside habitat and wet meadows are struggling most to endure the drought that has gripped California for…..
Federal, State Rules Differ for Junior Hunters
California junior hunters have enjoyed a new benefit that took effect at the beginning of the 2015-16 hunting season.
CDFW Names Warden Frank Milazzo Wildlife Officer of the Year
Fish and Wildlife Officer Frank Milazzo, a 27-year veteran, was selected as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 2016 Wildlife Officer of the Year.
East Bay Developer Pleads No Contest to Felony Charges
A Dublin land developer pleaded no contest today to charges of submitting fraudulent documents to the City of Dublin in an attempt to avoid development requirements to protect two…..
Wolf Depredation Investigation Report Released
After a thorough investigation of an incident in Siskiyou County, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) released a wolf depredation incident report.
CDFW Seeks Public Comment on Supplemental Wildlife Plans
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seeks public comment on its nine draft companion plans, which will supplement the recently revised 2015 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP).
Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities Coming Up at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering waterfowl hunting opportunities at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (ELER) in Hayward.
CDFW Offers Special Opportunities and Reduced-Fee Licenses for Disabled Veterans
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) offer reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses to both resident and nonresident disabled veterans.
CDFW Monitoring Deer Mortalities Throughout State
Over the last two years, CDFW’s Wildlife Investigations Lab (WIL) has received more than 50 reports of sick or dead deer in urbanized areas from Siskiyou County to Fresno County.
Coyotes in Santa Cruz County: Here’s What Residents Can Do
Residents in Santa Cruz County coastal communities are reporting a rise in coyote sightings lately and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has several tips for avoiding…..
2015 Youth Essay Contest to Focus on Mentoring Junior Hunters
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and California Wildlife Officer Foundation are again co-sponsoring the annual “Passing on the Tradition” essay contest for young hunters.
October Brings More Openers for Upland Game Birds Throughout the State
While some upland game bird hunting opportunities started in September, the fall hunting season gains momentum in the coming weeks, with the early pheasant archery season opening on Oct. 10 and…..
Artists Sought for 2015 California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting an art contest to select the design for the state’s 2015-2016 upland game bird stamp.
CDFW Recognizes NHF Day, Celebrates Contributions of California’s Hunters and Anglers
National Hunting and Fishing Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply for Fundraising Hunting Tags
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites nonprofit organizations to help wildlife by auctioning big game hunting license tags for the 2016-17 season.
CDFW & Partner Agencies Conclude Operation Yurok in Humboldt County
Officers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently participated in a large-scale, multi-agency operation to address the devastating effects of illegal marijuana…..
Dove Hunting Opportunities Offered in Southern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for three wild dove hunts in San Diego County this fall.
Visitors Reminded to Observe Property Rules at State Ecological Reserves
Visitors to state ecological reserves should be aware of the property rules and report illegal activities to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
CDFW Wildlife Officer Selected as NWTF Wildlife Law Officer of the Year
The National Wild Turkey Federation has selected Wildlife Officer Dan Lehman as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife Officer of the Year for 2014.
