CDFW Press Releases


CDFW's SHARE Program Offering Spring Elk Hunts in Del Norte County
CDFW's SHARE Program Offering Spring Elk Hunts in Del Norte County cover picture
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
2-13-2026
Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Humboldt County
Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Humboldt County cover picture
The Director has declared that the last closed area of... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
1-23-2026
Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Portions of Northern California, One Area Further Delayed Due to Public Health Hazard
Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Portions of Northern California, One Area Further Delayed Due to Public Health Hazard cover picture
After delays due to entanglement risk, crab meat quality issues, and elevated... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
1-8-2026
Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Last Closed Area in Humboldt County After Delay Due to Public Health Risks
Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Last Closed Area in Humboldt County After Delay Due to Public Health Risks cover picture
The last area of the recreational Dungeness crab... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
12-30-2025
Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open Jan. 5 in Central California; Recreational Crab Trap Restrictions Lifting Jan. 2
Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open Jan. 5 in Central California; Recreational Crab Trap Restrictions Lifting Jan. 2 cover picture
Northern Commercial Fishery to Remain Closed Until at... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
12-19-2025
Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery Opens in Del Norte, Mendocino and Parts of Humboldt Counties After Delay Due to Public Health Risks
Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery Opens in Del Norte, Mendocino and Parts of Humboldt Counties After Delay Due to Public Health Risks cover picture
After a delay to the season opener due... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
12-12-2025
Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Opens Nov. 1 with Limitations, Commercial Season Delayed
Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Opens Nov. 1 with Limitations, Commercial Season Delayed cover picture
The recreational Dungeness crab season will open beginning... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
10-24-2025
White Sturgeon Opener Kicks Off with a No-Fee Report Card for This Season
White Sturgeon Opener Kicks Off with a No-Fee Report Card for This Season cover picture
The white sturgeon sport fishing season opens Oct.... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
9-26-2025
Fall ocean salmon fishery meets the 7,500 Chinook fall harvest guideline and is set to close for remaining 2025 dates
Fall ocean salmon fishery meets the 7,500 Chinook fall harvest guideline and is set to close for remaining 2025 dates cover picture
Capitalizing on good weather and even better fishing,... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
9-17-2025
Recreational Groundfish Regulations Now Effective in State Waters
Recreational Groundfish Regulations Now Effective in State Waters cover picture
In response to new scientific information on quillback... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
8-28-2025
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