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May Begin Releasing Flood Flows from Friant Dam into the San Joaquin River
by Maven's Notebook, MARCH 15, 2019
San Joaquin River

On Friday, March 15, 2019, the Bureau of Reclamation may begin releasing Flood Flows from Friant Dam into the San Joaquin River in anticipation of reservoir encroachment. Flood Flow releases from Friant Dam may start as early as Friday March 15 with peak flows expected to reach 3,000 cubic-feet-per-second three days following initiation of release. … Additional operational adjustments may be made as necessary and may occur...
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New phone line for reporting 2018 hunts The deadline to report all 2018 big game and turkey tags has been extended until April 15, 2019 (from Jan. 31) to give hunters more time to report under ODFW’s new licensing system. In addition to applying online, you can now call the dedicated reporting phone line at 866-947-6339 to report your hunts. Youth turkey...
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Lengthy Ocean Season Ahead for Salmon Anglers
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 13, 2019



Encouraged by the number of salmon swimming off our coast and predicted to return to the rivers, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) on Tuesday released three preliminary alternatives for managing salmon fisheries from the OR/CA border to Horse Mountain (which includes Humboldt County). According to the PFMC, 274,222 Klamath and 379,632 Sacramento fall Chinook are said to be swimming...
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Boat for Sale
by Jason Haley, MARCH 13, 2019
Sacramento River

2008 Tracker PT 170, 40 HP Mercury Single owner. Always garaged. Humminbird electronics on the bow and console. $6,500 Call Wayne (530) 356-6859 Boat is in Redding ...
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The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is reminding sportsmen that this year’s big game application period is fast approaching. Below are important dates for the 2019 Big Game Application Process. March 18, 2019 - Big Game Application Period Opens April 29, 2019 - Big Game Application Period Deadline May 6, 2019 - Bonus Point Application and Application Withdrawal Period Closes May 24, 2019 -...
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Whiskeytown Sailing Club to Host 55th Annual Memorial Weekend Regatta
by Whiskeytown Sailing Club, MARCH 11, 2019
Whiskeytown Lake

The Whiskeytown Sailing Club will be hosting the 55th Annual Whiskeytown Memorial Weekend Regatta on May 25th and 26th at Whiskeytown Lake. The Regatta is a two- day sailboat race which attracts sailors from all over California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Each year, more than 60 sailors enter their boats in the competition. “There are many sailors and their families that...
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