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Is a License Needed to Fish the Alameda Rock Wall?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Question: My questions have to do with the Alameda rock wall located behind Encinal High School in Alameda (Alameda County). Is a California fishing license required at the Alameda rock wall? I’ve heard some say that it is considered a public pier and would not require a license. Also, how many poles (lines) are you allowed to have per angler at...
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ODFW Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Cold, wet forecasts brighten duck hunting prospects Several wildlife areas report good habitat conditions with plenty of water, and increasing numbers of migrant birds arriving. Add a little blustery weather and hunters have a good recipe for duck hunting success. Check out the waterfowl and upland bird harvest statistics at ODFW wildlife areas. Winter steelhead have arrived Some early returning hatchery fish already have been...
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CDFW December Events Calendar
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Weekends — Guided Wildlife Tours at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948), 12:30 p.m. The 90-minute walking tour covers slightly more than a half-mile through this premier birding spot that highlights migratory waterfowl and other wetland wildlife. Tours are cancelled in the event of heavy rain. No reservations are necessary for groups of less than 20 people. This...
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Is Lobster Poaching from Commercial Traps a Felony?
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Question: I recently heard that a recreational lobster diver who takes lobster from a commercial lobster trap could be arrested and booked into jail on felony charges. Is this true? (Anonymous diver, Orange County) Answer: Yes, it’s true. California Penal Code, section 487 includes several subsections that describe Grand Theft, which is in fact, a felony. A recreational diver who steals fish, shellfish,...
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ODFW Recreation Report Highlights
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 24, 2017

#OptOutside on black Friday #OptOutside on black Friday, Nov. 24, with the help of FREE FISHING. On Friday and Saturday (Nov.25) you won’t need a license, tag or endorsement to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon that’s open to fishing. Check the weekly Recreation Report, and follow us on social media to learn more about upcoming opportunities. Best bets for free fishing Nov. 24 and 25 Several waterbodies are being...
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CDFW Awards $1.3 Million for Restoration in Watersheds Impacted by Cannabis Cultivation
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) today announced the selection of four projects to receive funding for habitat restoration projects within California’s Northern Coastal watersheds most impacted by unregulated cannabis cultivation. The awards, totaling $1.3 million, were made under CDFW’s Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, and will support cleanup and habitat restoration at inactive cannabis cultivation sites. “These grants mark an...
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