Announcements and Recent News

• Restricted Species Permit Amendment for Transgenic Species - At its April 2025 meeting, the Commission is expected to consider an application from the University of California San Diego for an amendment to a restricted species permit, which would allow UCSD to import, possess, transport or rear, or conduct research on two transgenic marine aquatic species: painted urchins and sea squirts. Pursuant to California Fish and Game Code and Commission regulations, the Commission may deny the issuance of a permit if it finds that an applicant is or will be unable to meet all regulatory requirements. For more information, please see the March 14, 2025 notice or contact Commission staff.

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)