Recent News Releases

• DFG to Offer Two-day Wilderness Land Navigation Clinic
  The California Department of Fish and Game is offering a wilderness land navigation clinic to help hunters improve their outdoor skills. The two-day course will be held March 13-14 at Tejon Ranch, south of Bakersfield in Kern County.
    Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:16:00 PST
• Mountain lion encounter prompts temporary closure of Pescadero Creek County Park in San Mateo County
  An encounter between two mountain lions and two men last weekend has prompted the temporary closure of Pescadero Creek County Park in San Mateo County.
    Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:42:00 PST
• DFG Conducts Online Poll Related to Pintail Harvest Regulations
  Throughout February, California's Department of Fish and Game will solicit public opinion online prior to review of state and national pintail duck harvest management goals.
    Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:37:00 PST
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Chair and California Department of Fish and Game Director Announce North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
  The MLPA Initiative and California Department of Fish and Game today announced the appointment of the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group.
    Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:25:00 PST
• Wildlife Poachers Sentenced in Tehama County
  Two of three Northern California accused poachers pleaded no contest to a variety of Fish and Game Code violations last week in Tehama County Superior Court.
    Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:45:00 PST
• Environmental Documents Regarding Changes to Bear and Elk Hunting Regulations Now Available for Comment
  The Department of Fish and Game has completed the draft environmental documents related to proposed black bear and elk hunting regulations changes.
    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:45:00 PST
• Repeat deer poacher arrested again
  A known Sacramento deer poacher is facing new charges just hours after he was sentenced for a previous poaching conviction.
    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:58:00 PST
• DFG to Hold Public Meeting on Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
  DFG has scheduled a meeting to solicit public comment regarding 2010 migratory game bird (waterfowl, coots, moorhens) hunting regulations on Feb. 11, 2010 in Sacramento.
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:08:00 PST
• Quagga/Zebra mussel inspection training to be offered in Placer County
  DFG will provide free training in Quagga/Zebra mussel vessel inspection on Feb. 6 in Placer County. Participants will learn about the threat of invasive mussels and ways in which they can help stop the spread.
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:58:00 PST
• DFG to Hold Judging Event for 2010 California Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest
  The winning entry in California's 2010 Upland Bird Game Stamp art competition will be selected at a judging event on Wednesday, Jan. 20 in downtown Sacramento.
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:40:00 PST
• Sturgeon Poachers Convicted, Sentenced in Colusa County
  Five Sacramento-area sturgeon poachers caught by California Department of Fish and Game wardens have been convicted in Colusa County.
    Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:45:00 PST
• Wild Turkey Clinic to be offered in Manteca
  A wild turkey hunting clinic will be offered in Manteca on February 13.
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:06:00 PST
• Bear Hunting Clinic to be offered in Diamond Springs
  DFG's Advanced Hunter Education Program is offering a bear hunting clinic February 13 in Diamond Springs.
    Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:37:00 PST
• DFG Seeking Volunteer Guide Trainees for Table Mountain Tours
  Volunteers with an interest in nature and conservation are needed to assist with a new public tour program at North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve.
    Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:19:00 PST
• DFG, CAPS Mourn Loss of Colleagues, Set Up Fund for Victims' Families
  The California Department of Fish and Game and California Association of Professional Scientists today remembered and honored their fallen colleagues. A memorial fund has been set up for the four victims' families.
    Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:11:00 PST