Fawns in Mariposa County
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September 6, 2025 - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking public input in developing a Statewide Deer Conservation and Management Plan.
The public is invited to participate in a virtual workshop to help guide the development of the management plan. The two-hour session will provide an opportunity for members of the public to learn about the development process as well as the background and outline of the plan. Participants will also have the chance to ask questions and share input with CDFW staff.
- Date: Tuesday, Sept.16, 2025
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Virtual Platform: Zoom. (https://wildlife-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/88628762826(opens in new tab))
Input received during this scoping session will help guide the preparation of a draft plan, which CDFW anticipates releasing for public review early 2026.
The development of the Statewide Deer Conservation and Management Plan follows on the heels of the Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan for California(opens in new tab) and The Conservation and Management Plan for Bighorn Sheep in California(opens in new tab), both of which were released in April 2025.
For more information about the Statewide Deer Conservation and Management Plan or the public input meeting, please contact:
Brian Leo
Statewide Deer Coordinator
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
BigGame@wildlife.ca.gov(opens in new tab)
Source: CDFW
