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The fourth annual California Invasive Species Action Week will run from Saturday, June 3 through Sunday, June 11. Sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Invasive Species Action Week is a statewide event that provides the public with opportunities to learn about and take action against non-native plants and animals that harm our environment and the native...
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States set Columbia River sturgeon seasons
by ODFW, JUNE 2, 2017
Columbia River

Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington today set recreational white sturgeon seasons for the Columbia River estuary and Bonneville Pool. In the estuary, from the Wauna power lines downstream approximately 40 miles to Buoy 10, sturgeon retention will be allowed three days a week from Monday, June 5 through Saturday, June 17. Retention days will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a...
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The Truckee River – The Blue Ribbon of the Northern Sierra
by Jon Baiocchi, JUNE 2, 2017
Truckee River

Some of my fondest memories growing up were fly fishing the Truckee River in the mid 1970’s with my dad. Back then it was a rarity to see someone using a fly rod while plying the river’s currents, and when we did see such a person, my dad would make it a point to introduce himself and talk about fly...
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As spring and summer beckon people outdoors, California’s black bears are also active after a long winter hibernation. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) takes this opportunity to highlight the native black bear – one of most adaptable animals in the state – and encourages citizens to help reduce nuisance encounters with this iconic mammal by being “bear...
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Sacramento River King salmon 2017!
by Jeff Goodwin, JUNE 2, 2017
Sacramento River - Lower

The Sacramento River 2017 King salmon season is set to begin just 6 short weeks from now on July 16th.  Central Valley salmon fishing guides and anglers alike are very excited about this years upcoming salmon season.  With all of the closures and restrictions placed on the north coast saltwater and KMZ salmon fishery, I believe the Sacramento and Feather Rivers...
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Question: Is it legal to scout wild game from a non-motorized paraglider? If so, would it also be legal to locate game from the sky and then land and pursue the animals on foot? (Tony A.) Answer: For scouting big game, this would be illegal because using any device capable of flight in order to locate big game during the hunting...
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