Center for Biological Diversity

Western Spadefoot Recommended for California Endangered Species Review

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has recommended that the state wildlife commission conduct an endangered ...
Los Angeles Times

California’s longest-tenured wildlife department chief steps down after 15 years

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Charlton “Chuck” Bonham is leaving his role as longtime director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife ...
Sacramento Bee

CA proposal to limit the killing of coyotes put on hold amid rancher protests

California wildlife officials have backed off for now on a recommendation to regulate the hunting and killing of coyotes amid an uproar from ranchers, farmers and politicians from rural areas who say ...
Phys.org

California extends red abalone fishing ban for another 10 years

On Dec. 11, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to extend the closure of the recreational red abalone fishery for another decade, keeping the ban in place until April 2036. The fishery has ...
Center for Biological Diversity

Southern California Butterfly Declared Endangered Species Candidate

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The California Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously today to declare the Quino checkerspot butterfly a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act, granting ...
KSBW The Central Coast

California extends abalone harvesting ban until 2036

The California Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to extend the ban on abalone harvesting in Northern California until 2036, citing the decline in red abalone populations and ongoing ...
LAist

Could SoCal mountain lions get permanent protections? Wildlife officials to decide early next year

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. What happened: The California Fish ...