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Sacramento River steelhead fishing report
by Jeff Goodwin, DECEMBER 2, 2016
Sacramento River - Lower

December has arrived here in the north state and I'm happy to report that we are still seeing fishable flows from Keswick Dam here in the Redding area.  Flows are currently at 5070 cfs with no reductions currently scheduled.  Of course that can change any day, but until that time comes, I will be enjoying an extended steelhead fishing season...
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CDFW License Sales Counters will be Closed Dec. 5
by CDFW, DECEMBER 2, 2016


The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is notifying the public that department license sales offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 5. Due to staffing uncertainties, all CDFW hunting and fishing license sales counters will be closed for the day. Sales counters will re-open during regular business hours on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Sport fishing and hunting licenses will continue to be available from...
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Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open
by CDFW, DECEMBER 2, 2016
Point Reyes

An approximately 50-mile portion of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery between Point Reyes, Marin County and near Salt Point, Sonoma County that has been closed due to elevated domoic acid levels will open on Dec. 3 at the recommendation of state health agencies, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced today. However, the fishery will remain closed north of...
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Game Wardens and Ghost Towns
On Patrol
by Steven T. Callan, DECEMBER 1, 2016


Out of beer and three sheets to the wind, the three deer poachers turned west on Newville Road and headed northeast toward Paskenta. Rounding the first bend, they passed the ghost town of Newville. Newville had thrived from the early 1850s until 1929, when all but a few buildings burned to the ground. During its heyday, the little pioneer town boasted...
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How to Determine if a Black Bear Has a Cub Nearby?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, DECEMBER 1, 2016


Question: When hunting bears, how can you be certain that the adult you are stalking does not have a cub nearby? And what should be done if after the harvesting of a bear, you determine or find out that it had a cub hidden from sight (like up a tree)? (Dwight H.) Answer: As you track the bear and do not...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, DECEMBER 1, 2016


First winter steelhead arrive in some coastal rivers Thanksgiving is the traditional “start” of the winter steelhead fishing on many coastal rivers. Rains and higher water levels will bring fish into the rivers but the best fishing will be when water levels start to drop. Keep an eye on water levels and the weekly Recreation Report, and be ready to hit the...
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