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Recent Releases

• DFG Sues Army Corps to Protect Fish and Wildlife Around Levees
  The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) sued the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) today. DFG claimed in its lawsuit that the Corps failed to comply with the federal Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and federal Administrative Procedure Act when it adopted a national policy requiring the removal of virtually all trees and shrubs on federal levees.
    Wed, 23 May 2012 19:14:09 +0000
• Mountain Lion Trapped in Santa Monica Killed by Law Enforcement
  A mountain lion trapped this morning in downtown Santa Monica had to be killed to protect the safety of the public and first responders. Department of Fish and Game (DFG) law enforcement was contacted early this morning with a credible report of a juvenile lion near the corner of Second Street and Wilshire Blvd. DFG [...]
    Tue, 22 May 2012 20:35:41 +0000
• Hunting Licenses, Big Game Drawing Applications Now Available
  Hunters can now purchase 2012-2013 hunting licenses and apply for the Big Game Drawing online, the Department of Fish and Game announced.
    Mon, 21 May 2012 21:48:34 +0000
• Natural Resources Defense Council Report Praises California’s Climate Change Preparedness
  California is among the leading states in effective climate change preparedness, according to a recent national report. The California Department of Fish and Game has been a part of that effort, building a new program to plan for and respond to the impacts associated with climate change
    Mon, 21 May 2012 21:35:30 +0000
• Coho Salmon Identification is Critical in California’s Ocean Fisheries
  The Department of Fish and Game reminds sport anglers to be vigilant about properly identifying their salmon before keeping them.
    Thu, 17 May 2012 20:19:00 +0000
• DFG Begins New Study to Increase Survival of Out-migrating Juvenile Salmon
  Department of Fish and Game (DFG) biologists are trying a new tactic to help California's ocean-bound juvenile salmon, in hopes of increasing survival rates.
    Wed, 16 May 2012 22:19:06 +0000
• Three Arrested for Sturgeon Poaching in Olivehurst
  State game wardens have arrested three Olivehurst men on suspicion of sturgeon poaching on the Bear River.
    Mon, 14 May 2012 22:16:05 +0000
• DFG Reminds Public to Stash Food and Trash During “Be Bear Aware” Month
  May is “Be Bear Aware” Month and the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds the public to act responsibly when in bear country. Spring is the time of year when California’s black bears emerge from their winter dens in search of lush, green vegetation. As the grasses die in late spring, bears become attracted to bugs, berries, salmon and nearly anything edible or smelly. Their quest for food takes up nearly every waking hour.
    Fri, 11 May 2012 19:19:48 +0000
• DFG and Orange County Successfully Prosecute First MPA Violation
  A Riverside County man was fined more than $20,000 and sentenced to a week in jail for poaching lobsters inside a marine protected area (MPA).
    Tue, 08 May 2012 20:52:03 +0000
• DFG to Hold Public Meeting on Pacific Halibut Management
  The California Department of Fish and Game invites the public to attend a meeting to discuss the management of California’s Pacific halibut fisheries.
    Tue, 08 May 2012 20:43:27 +0000
• State Offers Grants to Benefit Coastal Habitat
  Media Contacts: Alexia Retallack, OSPR Information Officer, (916) 592-3317 Bruce Joab, OSPR Grant Coordinator, (916) 322-7561 The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is offering grants for projects to enhance California’s marine habitat. Coastal communities, non-profit groups and environmental agencies are encouraged to apply. DFG’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR), the California Coastal [...]
    Mon, 07 May 2012 17:49:29 +0000
• Nominations Now Being Accepted for Fisheries Restoration Grant Program Peer Review Committee
  The California Department of Fish and Game Fisheries Restoration Grant Program is seeking nominations to fill a new vacancy on the FRGP Peer Review Committee.
    Mon, 07 May 2012 17:00:26 +0000
• Grant Funds Available for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Studies
  Media Contacts: Alexia Retallack, OSPR Information Officer, (916) 592-3317 Bruce Joab, OSPR Grant Coordinator, (916) 322-7561 The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is currently offering grants to fund specialized scientific studies in the marine environment. Eligible studies must relate to improved oil spill prevention and response efforts, best technologies and understanding of the effects [...]
    Thu, 03 May 2012 21:16:56 +0000
• DFG Completes First Safe Harbor Agreement
  Media Contact:  Janice Mackey, DFG Communications, (916) 322-8908    Private Landowners Play Pivotal Role in Long Term Conservation The Department Fish and Game (DFG) has issued its first safe harbor agreement with the Agriculture and Land Based Training Association (ALBA). This agreement covers the management actions on ALBA’s Triple M Ranch in northern Monterey County, [...]
    Thu, 03 May 2012 19:52:12 +0000
• New Recreational and Commercial Fishing Opportunities for Greenlings Effective May 1, 2012
  Media Contacts: Melanie Parker, DFG Marine Region, (831) 649-2814 Carrie Wilson, DFG Communications, (831) 649-7191  New regulations have increased the 2012 California recreational and commercial limits for greenlings, effective today. The new regulations were developed by the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) in collaboration with fishermen, the California Fish and Game Commission and federal [...]
    Tue, 01 May 2012 21:59:17 +0000
• DFG Clarifies Legal Take Methods for Wild Turkeys
  Media Contacts: Brad Burkholder, DFG Wildlife Branch, (916) 445-1829 Janice Mackey, DFG Communications, (916) 322-8908 The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is clarifying an inadvertant error that has been found in our 2011-2012 Mammal Hunting Regulation booklet.  On page 19 of the booklet that was printed, Section 311(f) indicates that “0.20 caliber minimum for [...]
    Tue, 01 May 2012 16:06:47 +0000
• Adult and Youth Artists Sought to Enter 2012 California State Duck Stamp Contest
  Adult and youth artists from around the country are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2012 California Duck Stamp Contest. The California Department of Fish and Game will accept submissions from April 30 through May 30.
    Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:49:24 +0000
• Portions of the Blue Cavern State Marine Conservation Area to Reopen for Anchoring and Mooring
  Media Contact: Stephen Wertz, DFG Marine Region, (562) 342-7184 The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) has adopted anemergency regulation for a portion of Blue Cavern State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) at Catalina Island.  Effective April 30, 2012, anchoring and mooring will be allowed within a previously restricted portion of the Blue Cavern SMCA.    The [...]
    Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:53:18 +0000
• DFG Director Bonham Selects Wildlife Photograph of the Year
  Media Contacts: Troy Swauger, DFG Communications, (916) 322-8932 Karen Killebrew, California Watchable Wildlife, (530) 878-1330 The grand prize winner has been announced in the California Wildlife Photograph of the Year competition. Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Director Chuck Bonham chose Kelseyville photographer Lyle Madeson’s dynamic image of two raptors fighting for a hitch as [...]
    Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:39:30 +0000
• Annual General Trout Opener Coming Soon in the Eastern Sierra
    The general trout opener in many counties throughout California will commence on April 28, one hour before sunrise. In Inyo and Mono counties, all waters are open to fishing on this date.   Because of the popularity of this annual event with the angling public, DFG is making every effort to stock trout in all [...]
    Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:31:59 +0000