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 Begins Aerial Surveys Over Alturas, Susanville

Starting this week, you may spot aircraft conducting surveys from above. The aircraft is with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), which will be collecting data on big game populations. In Northern California, the CDFW will be counting deer and pronghorn. This... Read More.