"I'm not talking about a little blue, I'm talking about neon blue, blueberry blue," said the wild pig trapper who made the ...

Wildlife officials said multiple wild pigs in central California were exposed to pesticide bait that caused their tissue to ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has completed its 2025 waterfowl breeding population survey. The ...

Adult winter-run Chinook salmon have been seen in Northern California’s McCloud River for the first time in decades. On July ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has completed its 2025 waterfowl breeding population survey. The results of the survey show both mallard and total duck species have increased ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said 21 hazing incidents done to keep wolves away from livestock were reported to be successful since the strike team pilot program began in June.

CDFW said it also increased the number of release sites and strategies used within San Francisco and San Pablo bays. These included new release locations at the Estuary and Ocean Science Center in ...

Depredation permits can be obtained through CDFW’s Wildlife Incident Reporting System. With either depredation provision — encounter or permit — safe discharge of firearms and use of non ...

CDFW’s law enforcement and scientific staff will lead the task force through the summer program. “This program is still in its early stages, so there will be a need to learn by doing together.

If a bear does not see you Keep a safe distance. Back away slowly. Let the bear know you are there. Make noise by yelling, clapping hands, use noisemakers or whistles. Do not run. Do not make eye ...

Online through CDFW's Automated License Data System (ALDS), or Over the telephone through CDFW's authorized Telephone Sales agent. Telephone Sales can be reached at (800) 565-1458.

A: CDFW does indeed offer its Reduced Fee Sport Fishing License — $7.73 as of Jan. 19, 2021 — for low-income California residents, ages 65 and older, who meet the specified annual income ...