California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Opposition is Broad in Santa Catalina Island Deer Eradication Plan

June 11, 2026 11:00 amJune 11, 2026 11:01 am

Most Californians would be shocked to learn that a plan is moving forward to eradicate every last mule deer from Santa Catalina Island. Not to reduce the herd to a sustainable level, not to implement science-based population objectives, but to...

Salmon and Steelhead Facilities

April 26, 2026 2:30 amApril 26, 2026 2:31 am

Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 6 of the Fish and Game Code deals with cooperative salmon and steelhead reading facilities under the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 1200 authorizes the department to enter into agreements with counties, nonprofit...

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

April 7, 2026 2:30 amApril 7, 2026 2:31 am

Fish and Game Code Division 2, Chapter 1, Article 1 deals with the organization and general functions of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 700 established in the Natural Resources Agency a Department of Fish and Wildlife administered through...

Fish and Wildlife Protection

March 23, 2026 4:42 pmMarch 23, 2026 4:42 pm

Division 2, Chapter 6 of the Fish and Game Code deals with fish and wildlife protection and conservation under the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 1600 contains legislative findings and declarations. Section 1601 provides definitions for the following...

State Fish and Game Wardens

March 18, 2026 7:33 pmMarch 18, 2026 7:33 pm

Division 2, Chapter 2, Article 1 of the Fish and Game Code deals with state deputies and other employees under the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 850 requires the director, from time to time, to employ or appoint,...

Wildlife Management Areas

March 3, 2026 2:00 pmMarch 3, 2026 2:01 pm

Division 2, Chapter 5, Article 2 deals with wildlife management areas and game farms under the management of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 1525 provides that, for the purposes of propagating, feeding and protecting birds, mammals, and...

Ecological Reserves

February 10, 2026 2:00 pmFebruary 10, 2026 2:01 pm

Division 2, Chapter 5, Article 4 deals with ecological reserves that are under the management of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Section 1580 contains multiple legislative déclarations establishing the policy of the state. Section 1581 states that any...