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You're invited to Lava Beds' Astronomy Party!
by NPS, SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Superintendent Larry Whalon of Lava Beds National Monument invites the public to participate in the sixth annual Astronomy Day and Star Party Event on Saturday, September 2nd from 1:00 pm to midnight. Throughout the day, visitors of all ages can participate in a special Night Sky Junior Ranger Program. From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, several sun-safe telescopes will be set...
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Saltwater use of dead carp
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Question: Many lakes want people to catch and remove carp yet they cannot be disposed of on site, and many people do not eat them. I have used cut carp in the Imperial Valley for catfish and it has amazingly tough skin that sometimes has to be cut off the hook. I would like those properties for shark/ray bait when casting...
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Determining creek and river boundaries during closed seasons
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Question: When a stream, river or creek is closed year-round or has a closed season, how do you determine the boundary between the closed creek, stream or river, and the river it flows into? Water flows can change on a daily basis depending on dam releases, rain, snowmelt etc. I see the regulation for flows from rivers/creeks into lakes (CCR Title...
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Nonlead Shot Required for Eurasian Collared-Doves?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Question: I am preparing my gear for the Sept. 1 dove opener and am wondering if I have to use nonlead shot for Eurasian collared-doves since they are a nonnative species with no season or limit? Do I have to carry two types of shells – lead and nonlead – to hunt both mourning doves and Eurasian collared-doves on the opener?...
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Upper Snake River opens to fall Chinook fishing today
by ODFW, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Snake River

The upper Snake River will open to hatchery fall Chinook fishing on Friday, Sept. 1. The river will be open from the Oregon – Washington border to the deadline below Hells Canyon Dam and will remain open until Oct. 31, or until a closure is announced. In addition, the reach from Cliff Mountain Rapid (at river mile 246.7) upstream to the...
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Check regulations as coastal fall salmon seasons kick off
by ODFW, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

With the onset of fall salmon seasons, ODFW wants to remind anglers to check salmon and steelhead angling regulations for Oregon coastal bays and rivers. Anglers should note there are no wild coho seasons or expanded Two-Rod Validations in place this year. Overall, regulations for coastal rivers and bays remain as shown in the 2017 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. Any changes resulting...
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