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2022-2024 News Releases

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  • May 10, 2024
pelicans in rehab

CDFW has received increased reports of California brown pelicans, a federally protected species, stranded along the coast from Santa Cruz County south to San Diego County, since late April.

Categories: Marine, Wildlife Health
  • May 7, 2024
no time to waste - CWD slogan graphic

Chronic wasting disease has been detected for the first time in California’s deer and elk.

Categories: Big Game, Deer, Hunting, Public Safety, Wildlife Health
  • May 2, 2024
Razor clam on the beach.

CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt County following a recommendation from state health agencies determining that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure.

Categories: Fisheries, Marine, Public Safety
  • May 1, 2024
CDFW employee presents certificate to  angler next to river

The California Fish and Game Commission and CDFW have recognized Scott Lyons, an El Dorado County resident, retired educator and lifelong angler, with having completed California’s 500th Heritage Trout Challenge.

Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Trout
  • April 29, 2024
wildlife officer of the year Laura Maverick

Santa Clara County Wildlife Officer Laura Decker was named 2023 Wildlife Officer of the Year.

Categories: Law Enforcement, Public Safety

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