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Shasta Lake fall trout season begins!
by Jeff Goodwin, OCTOBER 16, 2018
Shasta Lake

Known as one of California's greatest lakes, Shasta Lake provides year round fishing for many species, but for me, the big rainbow and brown trout are the fish I target regularly. This trout fishery has become my top venue for people looking for a great fishing experience and has become the number one body of water I’m booking trips on....
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Commission approves roadkill salvage rules to take effect Jan. 1, 2019
by ODFW, OCTOBER 13, 2018

The Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted administrative rules for the salvage of roadkilled deer and elk during its meeting in Klamath Falls today. The new rules are due to the passage of SB 372 by the 2017 Oregon State Legislature and take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. Highlights of the new rules include: Deer and elk accidentally stuck by a vehicle may...
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Steelhead fishing to close on Umatilla and Walla Walla rivers, salmon bag limit lowered on Umatilla
by ODFW, OCTOBER 13, 2018
Umatilla River

Steelhead fishing on the Umatilla River will be closed from Oct.15- April 30, 2019 to protect native steelhead. Also, the bag limit for salmon on the Umatilla River (from the Hwy 730 bridge to the CTUIR reservation boundary approximately 0.7 miles above Hwy 11 bridge) will be lowered from 3 to 1 adult fall Chinook or coho salmon per day and...
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“Antique” Fishing and Hunting Licenses
by CDFW, OCTOBER 13, 2018

Question: My grandfather was born in 1890 and was a resident of Sacramento. Recently I was going through some documents that were given to me years ago upon his passing, and I found his 1927 fishing and hunting licenses. The cost was $1 each. I thought these were really cool and wonder what you might be able to tell me about them....
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Golden Gate Salmon Assc. 11/9/18
by John McManus, OCTOBER 12, 2018

Join the Golden Gate Salmon Association (GGSA) November 9, at Ramekins Culinary Institute in beautiful Sonoma for a salmon celebration dinner and evening featuring an open bar, fun auction prizes, and all things Sonoma! If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, get them now. If you have purchased tickets, share this with your friends and have them join you! Join us...
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Chance to win firearm for filling out permit when hunting Access Areas or Open Fields properties
by ODFW, OCTOBER 12, 2018

Fall hunting seasons are underway, and hunters are reminded that Access Areas and Open Fields properties provide great opportunities on private land – just don’t forget to fill out a free permit when required! Some Access Areas and Open Fields properties require hunters to fill out a free permit to go hunting on the property, information that ODFW uses to track...
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