California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Two orphaned black bear cubs released into wild
REGION — Two California black bear cubs are back in the wild after spending 10 months growing up at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife...
10-month-old black bear cub rescued, to be released after care
RAMONA — A California black bear cub arrived at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center for rehabilitation and care, it was announced Wednesday. The...
Encinitas fisherman uses advanced marine radar to track illegal fishing
ENCINITAS — For lifelong fisherman Joe Cooper, using advanced radar equipment to help bust poachers off the San Diego County coast is just another day...
California wildlife officials puzzled by sick and dying brown pelicans
REGION — Since approximately May 13, California brown pelicans found emaciated and frequently with secondary injuries or broken wings have been admitted to several Southern...
Carlsbad hatchery sends 6,600 seabass to Catalina
CARLSBAD — More than 6,600 juvenile and adult white seabass are being transferred this week from a Carlsbad hatchery to a grow-out facility on Catalina...
Bobcat badly burned in El Dorado Fire released back into the wild
RAMONA — A young bobcat that was nursed to health in the San Diego area after being badly burned in a San Bernardino County wildfire...
State wildlife officials fight illegal use at Carlsbad Highlands preserve
After years of vandalism and illegal trail riding at Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve, state wildlife officials announced that law enforcement will enhance its efforts to...
Plant enthusiasts hunt for rare specimens
Several plant enthusiasts meandered up a lush, off-trail hill in the Santa Fe Valley Open Space on a cool day in early March, their eyes...
Carlsbad to track large mammals in land preserves
CARLSBAD — Thanks to a more than $100,000 state grant and city and Center for Natural Lands Management funds, Carlsbad will be monitoring the movement...
One year later: few violations reported in new marine protected areas, poaching a concern
COAST CITIES — Poaching. Lobster traps where they shouldn’t be. Spearfishing protected species....