Modoc Hunters Safety Class

Soon to be HUNTERS: There will be a Traditional Hunter Education class on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office Annex. The online course is no longer an option. The class starts at 8:00 a.m. and goes until 5:00 p.m. or... Read More.

Legislators‚ Farmers‚ Hunters Stop Misguided Coyote Rule

Senator Megan Dahla and Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick have expressed concerns over a proposed rule by the California Fish and Game Commission that would have required permits to hunt or trap coyotes. This rule was seen as a potential burden for farmers, ranchers, and homeowners... Read More.

Alert for Hunters and Bird Handlers Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

The Butte County Department of Public Health (BCPH) has received notification from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a bird flu (H5N1) infection in a commercial upland game bird farm in Butte County. Upland game birds are non-waterfowl birds that live in... Read More.

CDFW Wildlife Areas Prepared to Welcome Dove Hunters Sept. 1

With select fields plowed, planted, mowed or otherwise primed, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is prepared to welcome dove hunters to many of its wildlife areas for the Sept. 1 season opener.“Doves key in on bare ground with seeds because 99... Read More.

Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in CA- Hunters Cautioned

Hunters are being warned, the CDFW says, for the first time, they have confirmation that Chronic wasting disease has reached the state.A common disease found in deer, which occurs in over half of the US, is a fatal disease that affects the brain, spinal... Read More.

CDFW Warns Waterfowl Hunters of Avian Flu Spread

The Waterfowl hunting season kicked off on the 1st of the month. Yet the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is concerned about the spread of bird flu. The Eurasian strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as H5N1, continues to impact... Read More.

CDFW Urges Hunters to Test Harvested Deer for CWD

CDFW is encouraging hunters to participate in the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance program. With deer hunting season already underway throughout the state, the department says when a deer is taken you should stop by a CWD sampling station to have samples taken... Read More.