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The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

Why Not a Split Season for California Waterfowl?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Question: Global warming and climate change seem to have seriously affected waterfowl migration patterns. Last year we saw the effects exacerbated as birds delayed migrations from summer nesting grounds until late into the year. So, why do we ignore this change in California and persist in starting our waterfowl season so early in the year? My native state of Texas...
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Mad river doing just okay
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Mad River

According to Justin Kelly of Eureka’s RMI Outdoors, fishing has improved, but it’s still not red-hot by any means. “There was about a foot of visibility on Wednesday, and the liners were doing just ok. A few were also being caught on bait above the Blue Lake Bridge. With the rains coming again, we’ll be back to muddy conditions by...
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Van Duzen update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Van Duzen River

The Van Duzen dropped to a fishable level earlier in the week. It was hovering around 850 cfs on Wednesday, but is predicted to rise beginning Thursday morning.

Eel river update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Eel River

Eel River (main stem) The Main stem was still off color and big as of Wednesday, and it’s set to get even bigger with more rain on the way. “We were about four to five days away from the river starting to turn,” said Paul Grundman of Grundman’s Sporting Goods in Rio Dell. Eel River (South Fork) The South Fork dropped into fishable...
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Chetco fish are hit and miss
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Chetco River

“Fishing was really good at the end of last week on the Chetco before things slowed down over the weekend,” said Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “I think the heavy pressure had something to do with the bite slowing down. It seemed to be hit and miss on Monday and Tuesday. My customers only hooked two on Monday, and...
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Smith River has rain in forecast
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Smith River

The Smith has dropped and cleared, creating tougher conditions this week for steelhead anglers. The fishing has dropped off from last week, but most boats are still landing a couple fish per trip. If the rain comes as planned, the Smith will see a significant rise beginning Friday morning. Rain is in the forecast for all of next week, so...
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