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Humboldt Deputy District Attorney Honored for Protecting Natural Resources
by CDFW, JUNE 22, 2018

Humboldt County Deputy District Attorney Adrian Kamada has been selected as the 2017 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year, the California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced. The California Fish and Game Commission recognizes a courtroom champion of fish and wildlife each year. The Prosecutor of the Year award honors a currently seated district attorney...
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Education Opportunities for a Longtime Hunter
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, JUNE 21, 2018

Question: Does CDFW still offer classes for experienced hunters? I’ve had my license for years, so I’m not looking for the basic hunter ed stuff. (Chris) Answer: Yes! There are opportunities around the state. The Law Enforcement Division’s Advanced Hunter Education Program lists upcoming classes, which currently include Hunting with Air Guns (Los Angeles County), Basic Game Processing (Santa Clara County), Waterfowl Hunting...
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What Can I Do About Rattlesnakes?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, JUNE 21, 2018

Question: The late spring and early summer always seem to bring out rattlesnakes on my property. I have two dogs and I am worried about them and myself. I have heard you need a fishing license to kill one, even if it is on your own property. Is that true? (Linda) Answer: Spring and summer are peak seasons for rattlesnake activity. Like all...
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King action hit and miss off the coast
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JUNE 21, 2018
Eureka Coast

It’s been awhile since the North Coast has played second fiddle to other parts of the state when it comes to sport salmon fishing, but that’s the reality right now. Unlike the ports to our south, who are enjoying some of the best salmon fishing that anyone can remember, the large concentrations of keeper-size salmon have yet to move into...
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Kids can learn to fish June 26 at Shevlin Park in Bend
by ODFW, JUNE 20, 2018
Shevlin Youth Pond

Kids age 17 and under are invited to learn to fish at a Kids Fishing Event on Tuesday, June 26 from 9 a.m.-noon at Shevlin Park Pond in Bend. ODFW staff and volunteers will be on hand to loan out rods, reels and tackle and show new anglers how to rig their line, land a fish and identify their catch. Younger children who attend the event...
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Golden Gate Salmon Association Hosts Ladies-Only Fishing Trip
by Michael Coats, JUNE 19, 2018

The Golden Gate Salmon Association (GGSA), a coalition of salmon advocates working to protect and restore California’s largest salmon runs, today announced its inaugural GGSA Fish Like A Girl salmon fishing trip. GGSA event planner Cat Kaiser said, “Ladies, you can catch your next dinner (and maybe your neighbors’ and friends’ too) with other Golden Gate Salmon Girls, on Friday, August 17th aboard the Salty Lady...
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