Owens Pupfish Given New Chance
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by timdaly1
3y ago
A species of fish once declared extinct has not only survived but is expected to thrive thanks to a five-year effort to restore habitat and translocate more than 700 Owens pupfish. In early April biologists from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Reno Office (USFWS) moved the pupfish from five different habitats in the Owens Valley to the River Spring Lakes Ecological Reserve in Mono County. These fish, once surviving in under an acre of habitat, now have several square miles of marsh to live in. Prior to the translocation, CDFW completed ..read more
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CDFW Recognizes California Invasive Species Action Week
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by kenpaglia
3y ago
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is inviting all Californians to learn about – and join the fight against – harmful non-native plants and animals that threaten our state’s natural resources. The eighth annual California Invasive Species Action Week (#CISAW) runs from Saturday, June 5 through Sunday, June 13, 2021. Historically, agencies, non-profits and volunteer organizations across the state have teamed up to host events for CISAW. This year features both in-person and virtual events including webinars, videos and Facebook live ev ..read more
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June 2021 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by amandalmcdermott
3y ago
All calendar items are subject to change as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to adhere to all safety protocols including physical distancing, wearing masks and frequent hand washing. Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfire damage. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check for closures before leaving on any recreational trip. Various Days — Bat Talk and Walk Events, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, 45211 County Road 32 B, Davis (95618). Did you know that an estimated 250,000 bats live under the Yolo Causeway durin ..read more
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Disease Outbreak at Hot Creek Trout Hatchery Halts Fish Planting by Mono County Facility
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by ptirawildlife
3y ago
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has suspended all fish planting from the Hot Creek Trout Hatchery in Mono County as a bacterial outbreak has been detected at the facility. Fish pathology experts have confirmed an outbreak of Lactococcus garvieae in some trout at the hatchery. CDFW has quarantined the facility, halted all fish planting, and is preparing to expand testing and vaccinate the fish stocks. Lactococcus garvieae is the same disease that forced the quarantine and suspension of fish planting last year at three other CDFW trout hatcheries in Southern California and ..read more
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No Interfering with Cubs and Yearlings: Keep Tahoe Bears Wild!
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by ptirawildlife
3y ago
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The spring season is well underway in the Tahoe Basin and with warmer weather and fewer Covid-19 restrictions many campgrounds are opening, and visitor numbers are increasing. With this activity comes more human food, more garbage, and more people sharing space with bears.  This is also a time when some mother bears (sows) have very small-cubs of the year with them. These cubs were born in January or February and will likely be following mom and learning how to forage and be a wild bear for the next year to year and a half. Other sows have yearlings with them tha ..read more
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Boaters Can Help Fight Spread of Invasive Mussels Over Memorial Day Weekend
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by timdaly1
3y ago
Boating appears to be surging in popularity in California, and nationwide. California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels ask new and seasoned boaters to remain cautious over the three-day Memorial Day weekend to prevent the spread of quagga and zebra mussels by cleaning, draining and drying their watercraft after each outing. Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mussels native to Europe and Asia. They multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and infrastructure, alter water quality and the aquatic food web, and ultimately impact native and sport fish com ..read more
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CDFW Accepting Applications for Deer and Pig Hunting in Western Merced County
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by kenpaglia
3y ago
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for a limited number of deer and pig hunting permits for opening weekend of the A Zone general season, Aug. 14-15, 2021. This is not a special hunt, but rather a drawing to control the number of hunters on popular public land during opening weekend.  Locations for this hunt include Upper and Lower Cottonwood Creek and the San Luis Reservoir wildlife areas. Reservations are required to access the wildlife areas during opening weekend and only 30 permits will be issued for each day, Saturday, Aug. 14 an ..read more
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State Wildlife Agencies to Hold Second Workshop on Coyotes in Urban Areas
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by timdaly1
3y ago
Due to an increase in the number of reported conflicts between humans and coyotes in California, a series of online-based workshops are helping local communities and residents understand the reasons for that increase and how to reduce future conflicts. The second workshop offered by the California Fish and Game Commission and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is scheduled for May 28, 2021. The focus will be on effective educational campaigns and coyote management plans. People interested in participating in this conversation about coyotes in the urban environment can visit the ..read more
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Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by amandalmcdermott
3y ago
At its May 20, 2021 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $23.5 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 35 approved projects will benefit fish and wildlife — including some endangered species — while others will provide public 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 ..read more
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Shorter 2021 Recreational Ocean Salmon Seasons Opening in June
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News
by ptirawildlife
3y ago
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announces ocean salmon season openers for additional management areas along the California coast. Although the Monterey management area opened in early April, the rest of the coast remained closed. Beginning in late June, recreational anglers will be able to drop their lines for salmon in the San Francisco, Fort Bragg and Klamath Management zones. Dates for all California management areas are as follows: In the Klamath Management Zone, which is the area between the Oregon/California state line and 40°10’00” N. latitude (near Cape Mendocino ..read more
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