Federal wildlife officers killed 28,000 animals in California in 2025, data shows

Federal wildlife officers killed 28,000 animals in California in 2025, data shows

Federal wildlife managers euthanized 28,000 animals in California in 2025 and dispersed about 1 million more as part of a nationwide program meant to control invasive species and minimize danger to people, pets and livestock, new data shows.

Federal Officers Killed 28,000 Animals in California Last Year, Including 6,903 Squirrels

Federal wildlife officers killed more squirrels in California last year than coyotes and wild pigs combined, with 6,903 of them among the roughly 28,000 animals euthanized statewide. The Sacramento Bee dug into newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program, which responds to requests from ranchers, farmers, government agencies and individuals …