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CDFW Completes Release of 23 Million Fall-Run Chinook Salmon

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced it has completed the release of approximately 23 million fall-run Chinook salmon raised at its four Central Valley anadromous fish hatcheries,

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CDFW Seeks Applications for Habitat Enhancement Projects

On Sept. 2, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention Response announced they were seeking grant applications for projects that enhance or restore habitat for wildlife,

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Big Changes Coming in 2023 For Sport Groundfish Regulations

On July 28, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced upcoming changes to California’s groundfish sport fishing regulations expected to start next year. These changes are in response to

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CDFW Seeks Public Input on Proposed Slot Limit Striped Bass

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting public input on a proposed regulation change that would restrict the harvest of striped bass to a “slot limit” between

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“Hoot Owl” Hours for Sustainable Fishing During Drought

With continued severe drought conditions, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is looking to anglers to implement “Hoot Owl” fishing practices to sustain and protect natural inland fisheries.