Headline News from Northern California & Southern Oregon

Cape Mendocino, Humboldt County
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Kayak Bass Fishing
Ramblings
by John Higley, AUGUST 7, 2017


When it comes to fishing during the summer I’m pretty much stuck in a rut. Okay, three ruts.  I’m either fishing for trout in a stream, trout in some back country lake, or I’m at a ranch pond in the foothills of Shasta County fishing for largemouth bass. Normally, I fish the pond from the bank but this summer, for whatever...
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Trolling for trout on Shasta Lake
by Jeff Goodwin, AUGUST 6, 2017
Shasta Lake

It's no secret that Shasta Lake holds some of the biggest populations of rainbow trout in Northern California.  Not only are the trout populations abundant, but the average size of these feisty rainbows is above average for any lake in this part of the state.  Shasta Lake provides ample habitat and a food source for wild populations of trout and...
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Rogue Bay Fishing Trip Heats Up
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, AUGUST 5, 2017
Rogue River- Lower

It’s not often that I make this statement, so when I do get the chance, I jump on it. Anglers who are fishing the Rogue Bay are having some of the best rod-bending experiences they have had in almost a decade. “You should be up here because we’re having the best fishing we’ve seen in 7 or 8 years,” said Larry...
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ODFW moves to lethal take of wolves to limit further livestock losses
by ODFW, AUGUST 5, 2017


ODFW wildlife managers intend to remove some of the adult wolves in northeast Oregon’s Harl Butte pack to limit further livestock losses as non-lethal measures and hazing have not been successful in limiting wolf depredations. On July 28, ODFW received a lethal removal request from several affected livestock producers from a local grazing association after two depredations were confirmed in a...
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CDFW Seeks Information Related to Lassics Lupine
by CDFW, AUGUST 4, 2017


The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking information relevant to a proposal to list the Lassics lupine (Lupinus constancei) as an endangered species. There are two known populations of the Lassics lupine, both within Six Rivers National Forest. The largest population occurs on Mt. Lassic, within Mt. Lassic Wilderness in Humboldt County. A smaller population occurs on Red...
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Family-friendly hunting workshops Portland, Corvallis
by ODFW, AUGUST 4, 2017


ODFW will host four family-friendly pheasant hunting workshops this fall: Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 at Sauvie Island, and Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 at EE Wilson Wildlife Area near Corvallis. These workshops are perfect for beginners or people getting back to hunting after an absence. Instructors emphasize safety and fund and provide all necessary equipment, including firearms, eye and ear protection and hunter orange clothing. Trained hunting dogs...
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