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Wildlife Area Closes to Waterfowl Hunting as Lakes Dry Up

Friday, September 16

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.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Tuesday, April 26

California hunters can now purchase hunting licenses for the 2022-23 season, as well as apply for the Big Game Drawing online. The deadline for the drawing is June 2 at 11:59 p.m. Be sure to check out... Read More.

THOMPSON AND LAMALFA INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE IMPORTANCE OF CALIFORNIA RICELANDS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Monday, April 11

For Immediate Release – April 11 2022THOMPSON AND LAMALFA INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE IMPORTANCE OF CALIFORNIA RICELANDS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONWashington – Last week, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the... Read More.

Smoke Impacts Around Honey Lake Wildlife Area Today & Tomorrow

Monday, March 21

You will see smoke coming from the Honey Lake Wildlife area today. Calfire Lassen-Modoc Unit along with the Standish Volunteer Fire Department and the Department of Fish and Wildlife will be reducing fuel loads in the area. The burn is part of a habitat... Read More.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife will not release Fish

Thursday, July 15

For the first time in its 59-year-history, CDFW’s Iron Gate Fish Hatchery in Siskiyou County will not release its young salmon into the Klamath River as a result of the drought, disease and other poor river conditions that would most likely doom the fish.... Read More.