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Plug fishing for steelhead
by Jeff Goodwin, JANUARY 27, 2017
Sacramento River

Plug fishing for steelhead on the Sacramento River, or any river for that matter, can be both challenging at times and very rewarding. Steelhead are aggressive by nature, especially in the upper reaches of the rivers they were born in, and will readily hit a properly presented plug under most conditions. The information contained in this Pro tip is intended...
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Scuba Diving through MPAs with Lobsters in Possession
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, JANUARY 26, 2017

Question: If a scuba diver legally enters an area for lobster, proceeds to catch lobster in that area but then is unable to exit the water safely, could they surface swim through a Marine Protected Area (MPA) zone with their catch and exit legally? (Tom) Answer: Yes, the diver can swim through but should make sure they are clearly not actively hunting for...
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Hunter education classes offered in Banks, Sisters
by ODFW, JANUARY 26, 2017

Sign up now for upcoming hunter education classes being offered in Banks and Sisters soon. The Sisters class is at Sisters Community Church from 6:30-9 p.m. on the following days: Feb. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 and 22. The Banks class is at Fire District #13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 31, Feb. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21...
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ODFW seeks nominees for Pacific fisheries council
by ODFW, JANUARY 26, 2017

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting nominations for a seat on the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The deadline to request nomination materials is Feb. 13, 2017 and the three-year term begins August 2017. The Council manages about 119 species of groundfish, pelagic species (sardines, anchovies and mackerel) and highly migratory species (tunas, sharks and swordfish) off the coasts...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, JANUARY 26, 2017

It’s all coming together for winter steelhead Recent rains and snowmelt got fish moving into the rivers and now, with moderating weather and water levels, many rivers are falling into shape for winter steelhead fishing. Reports of fish available and improving conditions are coming in from all sections of the coast, the Willamette Valley and for steelhead rivers in the northeast...
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Trinity river shaping up
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JANUARY 26, 2017
Trinity River

The upper Trinity is dropping back into shape, but it still has a little color reports Steve Huber of Steve Huber’s Guide Service. He said, “It will definitely fish above Indian Creek by the weekend. There’s a chance the Junction City area could also be in by the weekend, but it will likely by pushy. Prior to the last storm,...
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