Wounded Tracking with Electronic Device?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, AUGUST 26, 2016


Archery season is starting and before we go out I would like to know if it’s legal to use an electronic tracking device that attaches to an arrow to help track our game. The tracking device separates from the arrow as the arrow contacts the target animal and then enables the hunter to better follow the wounded animal. Are these...
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Collins Lake cats are catch of the day!
by Kathy Hess, AUGUST 26, 2016
Collins Lake

Catfish were #1 this past week and it didn't matter what the bait was, they seem to like it all, starting with Amelia Burton who fished off the dock with her Daddy, they caught two nice Cats (biggest was 4 lbs.) and they used Hot Dogs!! Arabella Derfuss from Vacaville caught a stringer of crappie and one little catfish...
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Collins Lake Fishing Report
by Collins Lake Staff, AUGUST 25, 2016
Collins Lake

Catfish were #1 this past week and it didn't matter what the bait was, they seem to like it all. Starting with Amelia Burton who fished off the dock with her Daddy, they caught two nice Cats (biggest was 4 lbs.) and they used Hot Dogs!! Arabella Derfuss from Vacaville caught a stringer of Crappie and one little Catfish and...
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Thresher Sharks in the Area
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, AUGUST 25, 2016
Crescent City Coast

The rock fishing is still going strong, only the weather has slowed it down reports Leonard Carter of Crescent City’s Englund Marine. He said, “When the boats have been able to get out, it’s been good. Same story as it’s been all season. The only other happening now is all the Thresher Sharks that are in the area. Guys are...
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Rockfish on the Bite
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, AUGUST 25, 2016
Trinidad Coast

The rockfish have bit really well this week reports Curt Wilson of Wind Rose Charters. He said, “It’s been pretty easy to get your 10 rockfish, with a nice mix of blacks and blues. There are also some nice lings around if you can get on a good drift.”
Woodley Island Docks Quiet
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, AUGUST 25, 2016
Eureka Coast

For the first time in years, the docks at Woodley Island are actually quiet. With salmon and halibut closed until next Thursday, it’s been Cape Mendocino or nothing for the Eureka fleet. Captain Tim Klassen of the Reel Steel Sport Fishing was amongst the boats that fished south last weekend and said, “The fishing is really good as usual. There’s...
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