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The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense. Photo by Larry Arbanas

The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense. Photo by Larry Arbanas

How to Fish the Lobster Opener?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Question: I have some questions about how to best fish the lobster opener. I know that lobster season has a new start time and opens at 6:00 a.m. on Sept. 30, 2017. If the hoop wet time is a maximum two hours, can I drop my hoops at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 30, 2017 and pull them after the start time of...
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Eureka boats slam the tuna
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Calm seas and 60-degree water within 20 miles — the ideal scenario that will make any fanatical tuna angler go nuts — or not show up to work. North Coast fishermen have been devoid of an ocean salmon season this year, but the current tuna frenzy has helped ease that pain. Screaming drags will do that. Since Saturday, boats have...
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Non-selective ocean coho fishery closes Sept. 8
by ODFW, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

NOAA Fisheries, in consultation with ODFW, has closed the non-selective ocean coho fishery from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain as of Friday, Sept. 8. The quota is projected to be reached by the end of the day on Thursday, Sept. 7 so the season will close effective Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m. “There were good ocean conditions for the first few days of...
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ODFW Weekly Recreation Report
by ODFW, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Check for fire restrictions Many private lands (and some public) are closed due to high fire danger, firefighting and fire suppression resources stretched thin. Oregon Department of Forestry has a helpful map of current fire restrictions. Oregon Department of Forestry and OFIC keep an updated list of closures (pdf) on their web site. The chart also contains phone numbers to get the latest access...
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Lake Sabrina Fish Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
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Lake Sabrina Boat Landing 760-873-7425 September 4, 2017 WATCH OUT FOR DEER! Don’t forget that jacket! It’s almost that time: WATCH OUT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD A few ThunderBoomers up at the Lake this week – got about a half inch of rain on Wednesday – a great thing for the trees to give them a bit of summer water. It looks like...
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CDFW Accepting Applications for Wildlife Officer Cadet
by CDFW, SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Do you have what it takes to be a California wildlife officer? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Law Enforcement Division (LED) is currently accepting applications for Wildlife Officer Cadet. CDFW is particularly interested in recruiting applicants with a love of the outdoors and a passion for fish and wildlife conservation. All prospective candidates are encouraged to extensively review...
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