CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully protected fish species. More than 200 unarmored three spine stickleback were caught with nets and crayfish traps at one small lake in the mountains of San Bernardino County, then released hours later into another nearby lake in the San Gorgonio Mountains. That translocation of stickleback was made possible after the Wil
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CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. . CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully protected fish species. More than 200 unarmored three spine stickleback were caught with nets and crayfish traps at one ...
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Wildlife officials fitted tracking collars on five gray wolves in Northern California to help monitor the growing wolf populations in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties. This video, from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, shows teams capturing a gray wolf, fastening a collar on it before releasing it back to the wild. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4bCTXNt #wold #wolves #california #northerncalifornia #northstate #norcal #news #localnews #breakingnews #newvideo | KRCR Ne
Wildlife officials fitted tracking collars on five gray wolves in Northern California to help monitor the growing wolf populations in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties. This video, from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, shows teams capturing a gray wolf, fastening a collar on it before releasing it back to the wild. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4bCTXNt #wold #wolves #california #northerncalifornia #northstate #norcal #news #localnews #breakingnews #newvideo | KRCR Ne
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CDFW’s Marine Region Outreach Project proudly partnered with Fish for Life to provide an extraordinary fishing experience for 32 children with special needs and their families aboard the 95-foot vessel Dana Pride. On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Dana Pride was drifting offshore in southern Orange County, where children eagerly cast their lines and caught a variety of fish in a day filled with excitement and joy. Adding to the positive atmosphere, CDFW patrol boat Barracuda approached the Dana Pride’s po
CDFW’s Marine Region Outreach Project proudly partnered with Fish for Life to provide an extraordinary fishing experience for 32 children with special needs and their families aboard the 95-foot vessel Dana Pride. On Sunday, Aug. 10, the Dana Pride was drifting offshore in southern Orange County, where children eagerly cast their lines and caught a variety of fish in a day filled with excitement and joy. Adding to the positive atmosphere, CDFW patrol boat Barracuda approached the Dana Pride’s po
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Update 5/17/2025: CDFW observed the mountain lion making its way back into the wild late last night. CDFW is on scene in Santa Clarita, monitoring an approximately 7-month-old mountain lion kitten spotted in a tree in a backyard. Earlier today, homeowners reported the sighting, prompting a response from wildlife officers. Upon investigation, it was determined the kitten likely got separated from its mother, and will look to reunite after dark. CDFW officials plan to wait until nightfall, as the
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Update 5/17/2025: CDFW observed the mountain lion making its way back into the wild late last night. CDFW is on scene in Santa Clarita, monitoring an approximately 7-month-old mountain lion kitten spotted in a tree in a backyard. Earlier today, homeowners reported the sighting, prompting a response from wildlife officers. Upon investigation, it was determined the kitten likely got separated from its mother, and will look to reunite after dark. CDFW officials plan to wait until nightfall, as the
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Recently, CDFW released 79,000 coho yearling salmon (about 4 to 6 inches in length) into Fall Creek, which feeds into the Klamath River. These salmon were raised from eggs collected last year at the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery and were released at the new Fall Creek Fish Hatchery. Coho salmon in the Klamath Basin are listed as a threatened species under both state and federal endangered species acts. CDFW hatcheries are committed to building long term resiliency for salmon populations in the Klamath
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Recently, CDFW released 79,000 coho yearling salmon (about 4 to 6 inches in length) into Fall Creek, which feeds into the Klamath River. These salmon were raised from eggs collected last year at the Iron Gate Fish Hatchery and were released at the new Fall Creek Fish Hatchery. Coho salmon in the Klamath Basin are listed as a threatened species under both state and federal endangered species acts. CDFW hatcheries are committed to building long term resiliency for salmon populations in the Klamath
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Last month, CDFW returned two orphaned black bears to remote, wild habitat in Calaveras County. The two siblings, both males, were captured as cubs in Arnold in July and spent the previous five months or so in wildlife rehabilitation, first at the Ramona Wildlife Center in Southern California and then at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. The two bears are part of a pilot study involving seven young, rehabbed bears released back into the wild this past fall – as opposed to the typical spring release
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Last month, CDFW returned two orphaned black bears to remote, wild habitat in Calaveras County. The two siblings, both males, were captured as cubs in Arnold in July and spent the previous five months or so in wildlife rehabilitation, first at the Ramona Wildlife Center in Southern California and then at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. The two bears are part of a pilot study involving seven young, rehabbed bears released back into the wild this past fall – as opposed to the typical spring release
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During a late-night patrol at King Harbor, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife officer contacted two divers following a dive near the break wall. An inspection revealed multiple violations, including possession of undersized spiny lobster and exceeding the daily bag limit. In total, the divers were found with 10 undersized lobsters and eight over the legal limit. California regulations require spiny lobster to be measured immediately upon take, with undersized lobster released right awa
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During a late-night patrol at King Harbor, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife officer contacted two divers following a dive near the break wall. An inspection revealed multiple violations, including possession of undersized spiny lobster and exceeding the daily bag limit. In total, the divers were found with 10 undersized lobsters and eight over the legal limit. California regulations require spiny lobster to be measured immediately upon take, with undersized lobster released right awa
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Update 5/17/2025: CDFW observed the mountain lion making its way back into the wild late last night. CDFW is on scene in Santa Clarita, monitoring an approximately 7-month-old mountain lion kitten spotted in a tree in a backyard. Earlier today, homeowners reported the sighting, prompting a response from wildlife officers. Upon investigation, it was determined the kitten likely got separated from its mother, and will look to reunite after dark. CDFW officials plan to wait until nightfall, as the
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Last month, CDFW returned two orphaned black bears to remote, wild habitat in Calaveras County. The two siblings, both males, were captured as cubs in Arnold in July and spent the previous five months or so in wildlife rehabilitation, first at the Ramona Wildlife Center in Southern California and then at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. The two bears are part of a pilot study involving seven young, rehabbed bears released back into the wild this past fall – as opposed to the typical spring release
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CDFW-permitted wildlife rehabilitators play a critical role in helping injured, orphaned and sick wild animals return to the wild. CDFW considers them partners in the conservation of California’s native wildlife. On Sept. 26, two bald eagles were returned to the wild thanks to the dedicated wildlife rehabilitation team at Tri-County Wildlife Care. Other partners assisting CDFW in these eagles’ success story are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and East Bay Municipal Utility District. Watch the
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CDFW, with partners across the state, celebrated California Biodiversity Day last week. More than 200 public events took place, including guided nature walks, iNaturalist bioblitzes, arts exhibits, public lectures, virtual presentations and more. One of those events was this volunteer workday at the Eel River Wildlife Area in Humboldt County. Over 30 people came out to pull invasive species and help the areas’ native biodiversity thrive! | California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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The CDFW Fall Creek Hatchery plays an essential role in helping repopulate Chinook and Coho salmon populations on the Klamath River post dam removal. In addition to the excellent water quality found at Fall Creek, this modern hatchery, featured in the video, utilizes several innovative approaches to optimize salmon production and conserve these unique fish. Modernizing hatcheries and moving Klamath River salmon hatchery production to Fall Creek Hatchery are priority actions in the California Sal
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Spawning of fall-run Chinook salmon at CDFW’s Central Valley salmon hatcheries has wrapped up for the season. The total numbers of salmon returning to the Feather, American and Mokelumne rivers are still being tallied, but the Feather River, Nimbus and Mokelumne River hatcheries received sufficient returns to support their egg collection needs. In addition to the eggs needed to support this year’s production goal of 25 million fish, CDFW collected excess eggs to share with the Coleman National F
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