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Boone and Crockett Club Backing CWD Legislation
by Boone and Crockett Club, FEBRUARY 7, 2019


The Boone and Crockett Club has affirmed its commitment to fighting Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) by supporting recently introduced House legislation HR 837. Congressman Ralph Abraham (R-LA) has introduced the Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act (HR 837) in the House. If passed, the bill would pave the way for more scientific information to combat this always-fatal disease afflicting deer,...
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Increased Allocations for Pacific Halibut in 2019
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Humboldt County Coast

Some good news coming out of the fishing world – finally. During the ninety-fifth annual meeting of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), it was announced that our Pacific halibut allocation for California will be set for the next four years at 39,000 pounds. This is approximately 8,000 net pounds greater than our 2018 quota. According to Tom Marking who sits...
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Tax Time is the Right Time to Help California’s Endangered Wildlife
by CDFW, FEBRUARY 6, 2019


As you gather your W-2 and other income tax paperwork, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) hopes you will consider helping our state’s endangered plants, animals and fish when you file your state return. The California Individual Income Tax Form 540 gives us all an opportunity to help our native wildlife—including plants and fish—by donating to the Rare and...
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Project Improves Boater and Angler Access at Phillips Reservoir
by ODFW, FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Phillips Reservoir

Boaters and anglers now have improved access to Phillips Reservoir, with the recent completion of the Mason Dam boat ramp. Mason Dam is a popular and heavily used boat launch facility. Phillips Reservoir receives approximately 5,000 boating use days annually. This project was identified in the Oregon State Marine Board’s “Six-Year Plan” as a priority to replace the deteriorating boat ramp....
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You Shall Not Pass: Using Selective Barriers to Block Invasive Species
by FISHBIO, FEBRUARY 5, 2019


Imagine being on a road trip to visit friends or family, only to find that the road you’re used to traveling has been permanently closed. While humans can typically rely on Google Maps to choose a new route, for fish the closure of a travel route could mean the difference between survival and extinction. The division of a formerly connected...
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CDFW Seeks Input on 2019 Recreational Pacific Halibut Season Dates
by CDFW, FEBRUARY 4, 2019


California anglers who are interested in the recreational Pacific Halibut fishery are invited to participate in an online survey. The data gathered through this survey will help inform the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) about angler preferences for open fishing dates during the upcoming 2019 season, and will be used to develop recommended season dates that will be...
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