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Whiskeytown Lake Slow Road to Recovery
by Gary Heffley, JANUARY 31, 2019
Whiskeytown Lake

[Update: Shortly after this article was posted, Whiskeytown Lake and Recreation Area announced a fee increase: Access permits will again be required as of March 1, 2019. The annual and weekly fees will actually increase to $45.00 and $25.00 respectively. The reason for the increase is to help pay for the massive repair and recovery of the park. Permits are needed...
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CDFW February 2019 Calendar of Events
by CDFW, JANUARY 28, 2019

Various Days — Guided Wetland Tours, By Reservation, at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). A wildlife naturalist will lead any group, school or organization on a half-mile route through the diverse wetlands of the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. General information includes wildlife identification, behavior patterns and conservation efforts. The experience can be customized to include requested information. The...
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CDFW and State Water Boards to Present at Four Cannabis Permitting Workshops in Northern California
by CDFW, JANUARY 27, 2019

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) are extending outreach to the cannabis cultivating community with presentations at four permitting workshops in northern California. The presentations are ideally suited for cannabis cultivators, consultants and anyone interested in the topic. CDFW will address important areas such as how to begin the notification process, Lake...
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ODFW Weekly Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, JANUARY 25, 2019

Join ODFW for Steelhead Week Jan.28-Feb. 1 ODFW biologists and local anglers will offer tips and tricks for winter steelhead fishing from the banks of the Chetco, Sixes, Coquille, Siuslaw and Tillamook (locations subject to change). To catch the action, follow MyODFW on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 2019 trout stocking schedule Get a jump on planning your 2019 trout fishing adventures. The 2019 weekly trout stocking schedule is now...
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ISE was a Great Time
by Gary Heffley, JANUARY 23, 2019

The ISE show in Sacramento is in our rear view mirror with more shows on the horizon to meet with many of our readers. It was a pleasure to talk with so many to discuss and have the opportunity to introduce Myoutdoorbuddy.com, NorCalFishReports.com and our growing family of related websites. We want to thank all that stopped by and said hello. It...
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Water Bird Die-off at Salton Sea
by CDFW, JANUARY 23, 2019
Salton Sea

Thousands of water birds died of an avian cholera outbreak at the south end of the Salton Sea between Jan. 8-17. Outbreaks like this one occur annually as a result of birds flocking closely together during migration. On Jan. 8, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) began receiving reports of hundreds of dead birds at the south end of...
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