Wildlife
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Cache Creek Wildlife Area Reopens
The Jerusalem fire burned 25,118 acres in Napa and Lake counties, eventually joining the southern flank of the Rocky Fire, which was extinguished Aug. 14.
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B.A.S.S. Urges Congress To Restore Funding For Fishing And Hunting
B.A.S.S., along with 30 other conservation organizations, has signed a letter urging Congress to restore funding for sportfishing projects suffering under the current federal budget impasse.
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Fishing Gear Trends & New Wildlife Museum Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio
Tune in to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio to catch up on new trends in fishing tackle and the latest developments on the America's Wildlife Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, MO.
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FWC arrests poachers for possession of illegal species, including sea turtle
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested four people over the weekend for possession of undersized and illegal species.
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Three Prosecutors Awarded 2014 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year
The California Fish and Game Commission recently recognized three prosecutors for their exemplary dedication to the prosecution of wildlife crimes. District Attorney Patrick McGrath, Deputy District Attorney Brad Enos, both of Yuba County, and Deputy District Attorney Kevin Weichbrod of Santa Barbara Countywere selected from the ranks of California’s 58 counties to receive this notable
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MT Fish & Wildlife Commission To Meet July 8-9 In Great Falls
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a public open house in Great Falls for the Fish & Wildlife Commission on July 8, which will be followed by the commission's regular monthly meeting on July 9.
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Fisheries Restoration Grants Deadline Extended
The grant application deadline for anadromous salmonid restoration projects that address impacts of the ongoing drought has been extended, due to the recent addition of a consultation requirement.
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Cast Your Vote for State-Fish Art People's Choice Award
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN -The worldwide online public voting for the 2015 People's Choice Award is now open for Wildlife Forever's State-Fish Art Contest, presented by FLW. As the saying goes ... the one with the most votes wins! The People's Choice last year was a brook trout painting by Claudia Jo, a talented 6th grader from New York. .
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Hunting and Fishing Licenses Make Fine Father’s Day Gifts
If you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift this year, consider giving the gift of California’s outdoors. Giving a hunting or fishing license is a wonderful way to show your appreciation of Dad or Grandpa and to make wonderful memories for many months to come.
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CDFW Law Enforcement Now Recruiting Current Peace Officers
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is recruiting current peace officers who are interested in a career as a wildlife officer. Applications are open only to those who have:
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Expanded Hunting and Fishing on Wildlife Refuges Represents Increased Access, Opportunities for Sportsmen
A decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expand hunting and angling opportunities on 21 national wildlife refuges across the country drew praise from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, which works on increasing sportsmen's access to places to hunt and fish, particularly on publicly owned lands.
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Hot Creek Hatchery Tests Positive for Whirling Disease, Trout Stocking to Continue in Area Waters
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently learned Hot Creek Hatchery near Mammoth Lakes has tested positive for the parasite that causes whirling disease. Whirling disease was detected in wild trout populations in Inyo and Mono Counties more than 30 years ago.
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San Francisco Bay Area Abalone Poachers Fined $20K Each
Three San Francisco men received thousands of dollars in fines and other penalties after pleading no contest to illegally poaching 59 abalone in November 2014. The daily bag limit for abalone is three.confiscated abalone Jinfu Wu, 43, Wei Q Wu, 27, and Jin He Li, 35, all of San Francisco, were each fined $20,000 (Wu and Li had $5,000 suspended) and sentenced to 36 months of probation and 240 hours of community service.
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Historic Flooding Affects OK Fishing, Wildlife Areas
Many public hunting and fishing areas managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation have sustained damage from the historic flooding that has engulfed many sections of the state this month. Especially hard-hit are fishing areas at the Lower Mountain Fork River below Broken Bow reservoir and roads and camping sites at Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area north of Tishomingo.
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California’s State Wildlife Action Plan 2015 Available for Public Review
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released the draft California State Wildlife Action Plan 2015 Update (SWAP 2015) and is seeking public input. Public input will help shape the final SWAP 2015, which will be completed by October 2015. The draft SWAP 2015 is available online at www.wildlife.ca.gov/SWAP. Written comments on SWAP 2015 can be submitted on the website, by emailing SWAP@wildlife.ca.gov or by mail to SWAP 2015 Update, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 1416 Ninth Street, 12th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The comment period is open from May 18 through July 2, 2015.
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California Fish and Game Scientific Journal Completes 100th Anniversary Series
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) just published the fourth and final 100–year special anniversary issue of the highly respected scientific journal California Fish and Game.
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Sportsmen Urge Senate to Abandon Efforts to Harm Fish, Wildlife, Clean Water
WASHINGTON - Sportsmen yesterday joined together in condemning attempts by the U.S. Senate to derail a federal rule that would improve the health of America's fisheries and wetlands and the safety of its drinking water, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers announced.
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