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Fish in Fickle Rivers
by FISHBIO, MARCH 11, 2019

A desert may seem an unlikely home for a freshwater fish, but many species find a way to scrape by. In order to survive, desert fish have to be ready to take advantage of habitats when they are available. Brief periods of rainfall can send flow down tributaries that are normally dry, opening up new areas for fish to feed, spawn, and...
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Weather Is Backing Off And Rivers Are Dropping
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, MARCH 10, 2019
Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

Finally, we are seeing some of the rivers dropping to fishable conditions. As I write this column, I am watching the Trinity drop in front of my house. (I watch the river bar) This is good news! The mark we have to watch for is when the river levels at Douglas City drops below 1,000cfs then you can fish the...
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It's March, what's happening in salmon world?
by GGSA Staff, MARCH 7, 2019

GGSA Founder Victor Gonella receives, state, federal and fishing industry awards On February 16, friends, associates, fellow fishermen, and dignitaries gathered at the Bodega Bay Marine Lab to honor lifelong salmon fisherman and salmon advocate Victor Gonella with a Salmon Conservation Lifetime Achievement Award. Gonella also received recognition from the US House of Representatives and the California State Legislature for outstanding...
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Fishing The North Coast
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 6, 2019

Following a fabulously wet February – and with a “Miracle March” in the making – options for winter steelhead fishing have been limited to say the least. If it wasn’t for the quick-clearing Smith and Chetco rivers, we’d be you know what. Not only are those two rivers the only game in town, they’re both kicking out some quality, fresh...
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Apply by April 1 for Chance to Win Guided Spring Turkey Hunt
by ODFW, MARCH 6, 2019

ODFWs Access and Habitat Program and the C2 Ranch are offering 10 youth hunters the chance to hunt turkey on the ranchs 9,500-acre property near Medford this spring. The deadline to apply is April 1 and winners will be drawn on April 2. Each winner will receive a one-day guided hunt. A parent or other adult can accompany the youth hunter. It...
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5 Mistakes Not To Make on Opening Day
by Troy Rodakowski, MARCH 5, 2019

Turkey season opens in a few short weeks. It’s Saturday, March 30 in California and Monday, April 15 in Oregon. Youth hunters can enter the field even earlier in both states. Over the years I have made plenty of mistakes and learned some valuable lessons when hunting turkeys. Here are a few tips of what not to do on opening...
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