JOHN MCMANUS REACTS AND ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD VOTE
by John McManus, NOVEMBER 9, 2018


  San Francisco -- November 8, 2018   Background:  On November 7 the State Water Resources Control Board voted to delay, again, a critical vote to improve flow conditions on the San Joaquin River and its tributaries. The Board delayed that vote for at least 30 days.      For 22 years, the existing State Water Board flow standards have failed to stop the slow...
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Wildlife biologists conducting spotlight deer surveys in Douglas County
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 9, 2018


Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists are conducting nighttime spotlight surveys of deer populations around Douglas County. All state trucks in the survey are clearly marked with large ODFW placards and flashing amber strobe lights. District spotlight surveys include county roads along the Umpqua Valley floor and remote locations throughout Douglas County foothills. Both black-tailed and Columbian white-tailed deer are...
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Portions of Siletz River to reopen for Chinook fishing on Nov. 10
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Siletz River

Emergency regulations restricting Chinook fishing have helped put Siletz River fall Chinook on a path toward achieving spawning escapement objectives for the basin. Effective Saturday, Nov. 10, the section of the Siletz River from the mouth upstream to the ODFW marker located 1,200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge is open to Chinook angling through Dec. 31. ;The river upstream of the...
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Dealing with Troublemaking Ravens
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 8, 2018


Question: We are a small family farm and raise chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese. I know that there is a provision in the Fish and Game regulations that allows landowners to destroy (shoot) crows that are damaging farm fields or other crops. However, we have a problem with ravens that have eaten many eggs and disturbed our birds on nests. We...
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Over the Moon for Moon Snails
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 8, 2018


Question: Can I catch moon snails in Marin County? I read one regulation that said no moon snails can be caught north of the Golden Gate Bridge, but I want to catch them at Dillon Beach. (Douglas) Answer: You read the regulations correctly. Moon snails are classified as mollusks and the state’s saltwater fishing regulations address them specifically. They are open to fishing...
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Banner North Coast Opener for Dungeness Crab
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Humboldt County Coast

The sport Dungeness crab season kicked off this past Saturday, and those who ventured offshore reported the crabs were plentiful and good-sized, and much meatier than last year at this time. Captain Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing set gear south of the entrance this week in 90 to 120 feet of water and reported 18 to 25 keepers...
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