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 ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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

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 ...
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 ...
California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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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CDFW Encourages Hunters to try Quail and Chukar Hunting in California

Fall has officially arrived and with it more opportunities for upland game bird hunting. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) biologists expect good hunting seasons for quail and chukar ...
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Human-Wildlife Conflicts: Snakes

Snakes provide an ecosystem benefit by helping to control rodent populations. Snakes may come into conflict with humans if found near homes, in yards, or along foot trails. Most human bites occur when ...
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Elk River Wildlife Area

The 104-acre Elk River Wildlife Area was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1991. It consists of both coastal salt marsh and riparian wetlands. Tidal influence is ...
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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 ...
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California’s Invaders: Red-Eared Slider

An adult red-eared slider basking on a warm rock. Photo by Anna Ewing, CDFW. Red-eared sliders are medium-sized freshwater turtles. Their top shell (carapace) and skin are olive to brown in color with ...