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Portions of Siletz River to reopen for Chinook fishing on Nov. 10
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Siletz River

Emergency regulations restricting Chinook fishing have helped put Siletz River fall Chinook on a path toward achieving spawning escapement objectives for the basin. Effective Saturday, Nov. 10, the section of the Siletz River from the mouth upstream to the ODFW marker located 1,200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge is open to Chinook angling through Dec. 31. ;The river upstream of the...
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Dealing with Troublemaking Ravens
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 8, 2018


Question: We are a small family farm and raise chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese. I know that there is a provision in the Fish and Game regulations that allows landowners to destroy (shoot) crows that are damaging farm fields or other crops. However, we have a problem with ravens that have eaten many eggs and disturbed our birds on nests. We...
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Over the Moon for Moon Snails
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 8, 2018


Question: Can I catch moon snails in Marin County? I read one regulation that said no moon snails can be caught north of the Golden Gate Bridge, but I want to catch them at Dillon Beach. (Douglas) Answer: You read the regulations correctly. Moon snails are classified as mollusks and the state’s saltwater fishing regulations address them specifically. They are open to fishing...
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Banner North Coast Opener for Dungeness Crab
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Humboldt County Coast

The sport Dungeness crab season kicked off this past Saturday, and those who ventured offshore reported the crabs were plentiful and good-sized, and much meatier than last year at this time. Captain Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing set gear south of the entrance this week in 90 to 120 feet of water and reported 18 to 25 keepers...
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ODFW art contest winners announced
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 7, 2018


Today the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the winners of its 2019 Habitat Conservation, Upland Game Bird, and Waterfowl Stamp art contests. A panel of independent judges chose the winners November 3 at the ODFW art show and wine release event at Duck Pond Cellars in Dundee. Habitat Conservation Stamp Winner – Karin Wares of Medford, Oregon with her painting...
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ODFW Weekly Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 7, 2018


Coming soon – New ELS launches Dec. 1 ODFW will launch a new modernized electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1 for the sale of 2019 licenses and tags. Customers will be able to: Buy license/tags online at MyODFW.com Carry documents and tag animal/fish with app on your smartphone (works offline) OR buy online, print paper license/tags at home OR buy paper or electronic tags...
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