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Fishing in the dolos can be challenging. Bring a long handled gaff and a lot of gear. Photo by Casey Allen

Fishing in the dolos can be challenging. Bring a long handled gaff and a lot of gear. Photo by Casey Allen

DWR conducts test to assess Oroville Spillway damage
by Department of Water Resources, FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Lake Oroville

To help determine an appropriate level of flow down the damaged spillway at Oroville Dam, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) will release up to 20,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) this afternoon, then ramp down the flows and assess any further damage to the eroded spillway. The test flow will run for two hours, perhaps as soon as...
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ODFW seeks candidates for Fish Passage Task Force
by ODFW, FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks three members, each to represent one of three stakeholder groups represented on the state’s Fish Passage Task Force. Applications will be accepted through March 17, 2017. The nine volunteer members of the Fish Passage Task Force are appointed by the ODFW Director. Task Force members represent water users or other owners of artificial obstructions,...
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Jackson moose decline; big game managment
by Ryan Benson, FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Moose in Jackson Hole, Wyoming are in serious trouble. Before wolves were introduced into Yellowstone, there were 3,000 to 5,000 moose in Jackson. Today, less than 20 years after the experimental wolf introduction, there are less than 500 moose left. This is a true American conservation nightmare. As one of the most important and iconic Shiras Moose populations in world, protecting...
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Smith best option for weekend steelhead
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Mad River

After another week of heavy rain and soaring river levels, green water is finally on the horizon for two of the quick-clearing coastal rivers. Sunshine is in the forecast for the weekend, and Monday and Tuesday are looking dry as well. For steelhead anglers, this means both the Smith and Chetco will be on the drop and heading towards greener...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Early season tout stocking in underway It’s not too early to be thinking about trout fishing – in fact, in several North Coast and Willamette Valley fisheries stocking is well underway. Check out the 2017 stocking schedules for west side lakes/ponds and start planning your next fishing trip. East side schedules will be posted in late February or March, once biologists have a...
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Spring turkey & Hunting application deadlines near
by CDFW, FEBRUARY 8, 2017

California’s 2017 general spring wild turkey hunting season opens statewide on March 25 and extends through April 30. The archery-only season will follow immediately afterward, running from May 1-14. Hunters who have a current junior hunting license may also hunt the weekend before the opener, (March 18 and 19), and the two weeks after the general season (May 1-14), using shotguns...
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