CDFW Press Releases


CDFW to Host Virtual Public Meeting on California Salmon Fisheries
CDFW to Host Virtual Public Meeting on California Salmon Fisheries cover picture
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California Department of Fish & Wildlife
2-15-2024
CDFW Proposes Changes to Open Commercial Nearshore Groundfish Fishery
CDFW Proposes Changes to Open Commercial Nearshore Groundfish Fishery cover picture
On January 26, 2024 the California Department of... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
2-1-2024
CDFW Opens Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery in Northern Management Zone, Continues Commercial Fishery Delay in Central Management Area
CDFW Opens Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery in Northern Management Zone, Continues Commercial Fishery Delay in Central Management Area cover picture
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California Department of Fish & Wildlife
12-21-2023
CDFW Continues Partial Recreational Crab Trap Restriction and Delays Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Due to Entanglement Risk
CDFW Continues Partial Recreational Crab Trap Restriction and Delays Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Due to Entanglement Risk cover picture
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California Department of Fish & Wildlife
12-7-2023
CDFW Takes Steps to Return Land to California Tribe
CDFW Takes Steps to Return Land to California Tribe cover picture
After years of discussion, the California Department of... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
11-29-2023
CDFW Expands Partial Recreational Crab Trap Restriction and Delays Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Due to Poor Meat Quality and Whale Enta
CDFW Expands Partial Recreational Crab Trap Restriction and Delays Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Due to Poor Meat Quality and Whale Enta cover picture
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California Department of Fish & Wildlife
11-17-2023
Fish and Game Commission Suspends and Terminates Fishing Privileges for Two Southern California Commercial Lobster Fishermen
Fish and Game Commission Suspends and Terminates Fishing Privileges for Two Southern California Commercial Lobster Fishermen cover picture
During its Oct. 12 meeting, the California Fish... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
11-16-2023
Emergency White Sturgeon Regulations Now in Effect
Emergency White Sturgeon Regulations Now in Effect cover picture
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California Department of Fish & Wildlife
11-16-2023
Fish and Wildlife Director Closes Razor Clam Fishery in Del Norte County
Fish and Wildlife Director Closes Razor Clam Fishery in Del Norte County cover picture
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California Department of Fish & Wildlife
11-9-2023
Free Hunting Days Offer Californians Opportunity to Connect with the Hunting Experience
Free Hunting Days Offer Californians Opportunity to Connect with the Hunting Experience cover picture
It’s the thrill of seeing a high-octane pointing... more »
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
11-7-2023
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