Aerial Elk Surveys Set to Shape Future Hunting Regulations in California

Helicopter surveys begin throughout the month as the CDFW will survey elk populations to inform hunting regulations. The helicopter surveys will inventory elks throughout portions of Modoc, Siskiyou, Lassen and Shasta counties.CDFW officials say that due to elk's open habitat, aerial surveys provide an efficient... Read More.

CDFW Anticipates Good Conditions for Quail and Chukar Hunting

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is anticipating good hunting for quail and chukar in 2024-25 as the statewide seasons for both open Saturday, Oct. 19 and run concurrently through Jan. 26.California has three native species of quail – the California quail,... Read More.

Wildlife Area Closes to Waterfowl Hunting as Lakes Dry Up

Extreme drought conditions close the Shasta Valley Wildlife area in Siskiyou county to waterfowl hunting for the entire season. CDFW announced the drying conditions have resulted in a loss of wetlands and waterfowl habitats. Three reservoirs supply the wetlands for the wildlife area, yet,... Read More.

CDFW Rejects Animal Rigths Petition on Bear Hunting

California will not be banning bear hunting despite pleas from the Humane Society. A unanimous vote from the board of commissioners for Fish and wildlife rejected the humane society’s petition to ban the taking of bears for this upcoming fall season. The animal advocates... Read More.

CDFW Decides Fate of Bear Hunting in CA

Bear Hunting in California may come to an end, at least temporarily, after today. The CA fish and wildlife commission will be holding its second hearing on the petition from the Humane Society. Their petition claims that the CDFW does not have enough population... Read More.