Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - On August 11, 2026, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed that Jackie, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle who captured worldwide attention through the Big Bear Eagle Cam, died overnight on August 9 while under intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center. While Jackie’s medical battle has been widely followed over the past three … [Read more...] about Jackie’s Remains to Be Sent to National Eagle Repository After Necropsy
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Free Fishing Day Set for Saturday, July 4 at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - To celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a day on the water without purchasing a sport fishing license. The first of two statewide 2026 Free Fishing Days will take place Saturday, July 4, 2026, giving everyone the chance to fish at Big Bear Lake and … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Day Set for Saturday, July 4 at Big Bear Lake
CDFW Reminds Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone
Big Bear, CA - Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California's wildlife to have their young, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with young wildlife - even if they find an animal that appears to be abandoned. It may be hard to resist scooping up a young wild animal that looks … [Read more...] about CDFW Reminds Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone
Fall is the Season for Heightened Bear Activity in the High Country
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service remind citizens visiting or living in the high country and foothills that fall is the time of year for increased bear foraging activity and more human and bear encounters are possible. California black bears are typically active and foraging between April and mid-fall, but in autumn, … [Read more...] about Fall is the Season for Heightened Bear Activity in the High Country
Always Be Bear Aware
San Bernardino National Forest, CA, October 20, 2016 - Investigators from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) have concluded the investigation of a bear attack on a Southern California man last Monday. CDFW is unable to confirm the current location of the bear. No further efforts will be made to trap and/or euthanize the bear. On Oct. 10, a 54-year-old … [Read more...] about Always Be Bear Aware