Wild pigs in California were recently found to have blue-colored muscle and fat, a sign that they may have ingested toxic rodenticide bait, according to the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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

Multiple wild pigs' tissue turned blue in the Monterey County area after pesticide bait exposure, the California Department ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

The CDFW had mixed reports across the state, with some areas experiencing high numbers of first year birds and others very few. Email CalOutdoors@wildlife.ca.gov with questions for the CDFW.

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 ...