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Should California bring back grizzly bears? Lawmakers say no For now, the only place you’ll find grizzlies in California are in zoos or on the state flag

SB 1305 IS DEAD.

Today, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee stopped SB 1305 — the bill that would have directed CDFW to create a roadmap evaluating grizzly bear reintroduction in California.

That is a win.

Not because we are against grizzly bears. Quite the opposite.

We opposed moving California toward an intentional reintroduction program without first confronting the realities of modern California: nearly 40 million people, enormous recreation pressure, working lands, existing predator conflicts, limited management tools, and serious questions about whether this would ultimately be good for the bears themselves.

There is also an important distinction between opposing this reintroduction proposal and opposing wildlife restoration. Reintroductions can be incredibly successful when they are biologically justified, supported by wildlife professionals, and undertaken in landscapes capable of supporting them.

We did not believe SB 1305 met that standard.

And thousands of you spoke up.

You emailed lawmakers. You shared the action. You made your voices heard.

Today, SB 1305 was stopped. It'll be back next year.

Take the win. These victories matter — and they are exactly why getting involved matters.

Thank you to everyone who took action.

WDFW 3 YEAR SEASON SETTING HUNTING RULE MEETINGS BEGIN TONIGHT

Washington hunters: WDFW is beginning a series of virtual meetings to discuss potential hunting rule changes for the 2027–2029 seasons.

After reviewing more than 1,000 comments from an earlier public feedback period, WDFW has narrowed the list to approximately 60 potential proposals.

Three informational meetings are scheduled:

August 11 — Ungulates
6–8 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 831 3013 3384
Passcode: 189749

August 12 — Waterfowl
6–8 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 850 6133 4781
Passcode: 825046

August 17 — Turkey, Small Game, Upland Birds, Carnivores & Furbearers
6–8 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 857 2754 6773
Passcode: 077770

These meetings are informational only. WDFW will explain the proposals and answer questions, but formal public comments will not be collected during the Zoom meetings.

Here’s why hunters need to pay attention:

Groups and individuals opposed to hunting are already sharing information about this process and looking at these proposals through the lens of how they can be used to restrict or reduce hunting opportunities.

If hunters sit this one out, other voices will still be participating.

Take the time to listen. Learn what WDFW is considering. Ask questions. And then make sure you submit your feedback through the public surveys.

Don’t let other people decide the future of your hunting opportunities for you.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development/2026-3-year-season-setting-rule-project

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Charles Whitwam of Howl For Wildlife joins us to break down why the Right to Hunt and Fish movement matters, what's happening in Colorado, and why this fight extends far beyond one state.

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