Announcements and Recent News

• For the first time in almost 30 years, population estimates were sufficient to support the Commission increasing the bag limit for northern pintail to three, which it did during its April 2025 meeting. “The Commission has multiple responsibilities, including conserving our fish and wildlife while also providing hunting and fishing opportunities. Waterfowl hunters have waited for this moment for a long time,” said Commission President Erika Zavaleta. “It’s nice to see that it is finally possible.” More…

Upcoming Meetings

• May 14, 2025, Fish and Game Commission
• May 15, 2025, Wildlife Resources Committee
• June 11-12, 2025, Fish and Game Commission

Current Business

• Coastal Fishing Communities Project, updated January 2025
• Experimental Fishing Permit Program

Reports to the Commission

• Report Regarding Findings of Necropsies on Mountain Lions Taken Under Depredation Permits
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• Recovery Strategy for California Coho Salmon Progress Report 2004-2012 (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Report on the Levels of Lead Found in California Condors (2010-2012 (PDF)(opens in new tab)) (2009 (PDF)(opens in new tab))
• Final MLMA Lessons Learned Report (PDF)(opens in new tab)