Wildlife
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Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
At its June 2 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $17 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 20 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide the public with access to important natural resources. Several projects will also demonstrate the importance of protecting working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental stewardship practices beneficial to the environment, landowners and the local community. The state funds for all these projects come from initiatives approved by voters to help preserve and protect California’s natural resources. Funded projects include:
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Arizona to receive $26 million in conservation funding
Arizona will receive nearly $26 million as part of a distribution of $1.1 billion in revenues generated by the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Acts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced.
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California Wildlife Officers Receive State’s Highest Honor, Medal of Valor
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers Ryan Stephenson and Timothy Little received awards today at the 2016 Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor Award Ceremony in Sacramento. The awards acknowledge state employees for acts of heroism and bravery. Officer Stephenson and Little will both receive the Gold Medal for their “Special Acts” defined by the program as, “an extraordinary act of heroism by a state employee extending far above and beyond the normal call of duty or service performed at great risk to his/her own life in an effort to save human life.”
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CDFW Monitors Effect of Severe Drought on Wildlife
Amphibian, reptile, bird and mammal populations that depend on freshwater marsh, streamside habitat and wet meadows are struggling most to endure the drought that has gripped California for more than four years, according to a comprehensive assessment released today by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
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It’s Easier than Ever to Pre-order a Salton Sea Specialty License Plate
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) just made it easier to pre-order a Salton Sea specialty license plate online using a credit card. The new online payment option at http://saltonseaplate.com/replaces the need to fill out a hard copy and mail it in.
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Wildlife assets to be sold at AZGFD’s Outdoor Expo
The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s annual sale of wildlife assets will take place April 2-3 at the 2016 Outdoor Expo at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, a change in venue from the International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) set for March 10-13 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
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CDFW to Sell Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Answer Questions and More at Fred Hall Show
Four members of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) top leadership will participate in a panel at this weekend’s Fred Hall Show in Long Beach.
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NatureWorks Art Event Is Bonus for Bassmaster Fans
Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who will visit Tulsa from March 4-6 for the 2016 Gieco Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro will find a bonus opportunity: They will be able to check out the nation's largest wildlife art show on the same weekend.
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Men Cited for Fraudulent Boat Registration Applications
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited four Louisiana men on Feb. 12 for alleged fraudulent homemade boat registration applications.
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CDFW to Host Public Meeting on Ocean Salmon Fisheries
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites the public to attend its upcoming annual Ocean Salmon Information Meeting. A review of last year’s ocean salmon fisheries and spawning escapement will be presented, in addition to the outlook for this year’s sport and commercial ocean salmon fisheries.
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Tips to Catch a ShareLunker
While luck certainly plays a part in ShareLunker catches, an analysis of how entries into the program have been caught reveals some things you can do to increase the chance that luck will smile on you.
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Oklahoma Wildlife Commission Gets Bassmaster Classic Preview
Oklahoma Wildlife Commission Gets Bassmaster Classic Preview
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Commercial and Recreational Rock Crab and Recreational Dungeness Crab Fisheries Open in Southern Portion of the State
On Dec. 31, 2015, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Fish and Game Commission (Commission) were notified by the director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) that, in consultation with the director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), a determination has been made that Dungeness and rock crab caught on the mainland coast south of 35° 40′ N Latitude (near Piedras Blancas Light Station in San Luis Obispo County) no longer poses a significant human health risk from high levels of domoic acid and that the fisheries should be opened in a manner consistent with the emergency regulations.
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January 2016 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar
Weekends — Sandhill Crane Wetland Tour at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve. CDFW docent-led public tours are available to view greater and lesser sandhill cranes at Woodbridge Ecological Reserve outside of Lodi, W Woodbridge Road (95242). Self-guided tours are also available and are enhanced with interpretive panels.
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CDFW Patrol Boat Marlin and Other Law Enforcement Set Up Safety Zone Around Blast
CDFW Patrol Boat Marlin and marine units from several other law enforcement agencies including CHP and San Francisco Police Dept. set up a security and safety zone around a blast zone in San Francisco bay
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Offers Outdoors Photography Classes
With the wide variety of unique flora and fauna available around the state, Texas state parks are a go-to for capturing breathtaking images. This fall, four state parks in the Austin/San Antonio area will be participating in a pilot digital photography program.
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National Wildlife Refuge Photo Contest
Announcing the 2015 Refuge Photo Contest! We invite you to show us your photographs of the habitats, wildlife and people that make our national wildlife refuges such incredible places.
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Bass angler/wildlife warden saves baby, 2 women from raging Valley Fire
Wildlife warden saves baby, 2 women from raging Valley Fire Timothy Little was patrolling Cobb area when wildfire ignited
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Project aims to conserve valued Arizona places for hunting, angling
Arizona’s sportsmen and sportswomen will have an opportunity to help conserve their favorite public hunting and fishing destinations by participating in the Sportsman’s Values Mapping Project, a statewide effort being launched by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, in cooperation with several state sportsmen’s groups.
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Free Fly Fishing Seminar Hosted by Colorado Parks & Wildlife at Grand Junction
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Grand Valley Anglers are inviting novice anglers to FLy Fishing 101, a one-evening only seminar where they can learn all the basics from experienced anglers at CPW's Hunter Safety Building at 711 Independent Avenue in Grand Junction, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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