Thursday, September 17, 2020

California DFW Extends Land Closures Through Sept. 21 Due to Fires

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has extended closures on 49 properties that lie within or immediately adjacent to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) boundaries through Monday, Sept. 21. The closures were put into place on Saturday, Sept. 12 due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions.

All closures are CDFW wildlife areas or ecological reserves, and they cover many parts of the state. They were closed following the USFS announcement of the temporary closure of all national forests in California.

Fire danger is extreme in California currently. Hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check for closures before leaving on any recreational trip. The following links show up-to-date closures:

CDFW acknowledges that hunting and fishing opportunities will be impacted. Tag return and preference point eligibility requirements and additional information may be found on CDFW’s website.

 

Media Contact:
Jordan Traverso, CDFW Communications, (916) 654-9937