During a late-night patrol at King Harbor, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife officer contacted two divers following a dive near the break wall. An inspection revealed multiple violations, including possession of undersized spiny lobster and exceeding the daily bag limit. In total, the divers were found with 10 undersized lobsters and eight over the legal limit. California regulations require spiny lobster to be measured immediately upon take, with undersized lobster released right awa

889K views · 2K reactions | The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has invested more than $30 million supporting salmon habitat on the Klamath River. That includes this demolition of a concrete barrier on Jenny Creek in September. | Active NorCal | Facebook

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently announced the capture, collaring and release of 12 gray wolves across Northern California, setting a new record for the highest number of satellite-collared wolves in the state’s history. Read more at the link in bio. ✍️ @matt_lafever | SFGATE

Winter tidepools can be dramatic with big swells crashing over all the undiscovered critters you want to go find. Explore with care, especially during winter low tides. Here are some easy California tidepool Do’s and Don’ts. DO’S: - Do check the tides. Plan your visit around low tide and keep your eye on incoming waves. Winter swells can move fast. - Do know the rules. Review California regulations before collecting anything. - Do carry the right license. Anyone 16 needs a valid sport fishing li

Today we’re celebrating an important win for wildlife! The California Fish and Game Commission has voted to list mountain lion populations in parts of Southern California and the Central Coast as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), following a status review by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. These mountain lions face serious challenges, including habitat loss and fragmentation from roads and development, vehicle strikes, rodenticides, and the risks of i