Outdoors Articles

CDFW sells licenses, answers questions at Fred Hall Show
by CDFW, MARCH 1, 2017

Top leaders from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will participate in a discussion panel followed by a question and answer session at the Fred Hall Show underway at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach. The 71st annual show opened today and continues through Sunday. CDFW will also have a strong presence at two additional Fred Hall...
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Winter steelhead fishing continues
by ODFW, MARCH 1, 2017

Winter steelhead fishing continues Steelhead fishing conditions on many coastal rivers are close to perfect right now. Now’s the time to hit your favorite river if you can; with more rain in the forecast the great conditions may not last through weekend. Check out reports for the NW and SW zones for more details. Early season trout stocking is underway It’s not too...
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OHRC Board to meet March 7
by ODFW, FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The Oregon Hatchery Research Center Board will meet on Tuesday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center, 2418 East Fall Creek Road, Alsea OR 97324. The agenda includes updates on the OHRC Outreach and Research plans, an update on the status of hiring a state fisheries geneticist, review of the 2016 OHRC Board Annual...
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Oroville spillway: DWR to reduce flows to zero cfs
by Chris "Maven" Austin, FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Earlier this morning, the Department of Water Resources held a press conference. Here's what Acting Director Bill Croyle had to say … The feed for the press conference kicked in just after the start; Mr. Croyle was talking about how the flows on the Feather River are going to be ramped down as they prepare to bring the flows down the...
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Sierra snow parks - find your powder
by SBC, FEBRUARY 26, 2017

If you haven't had the chance to take advantage of the Sierra's epic winter yet this season, you're in luck because it doesn't look like it's going anywhere soon! Whether you're hoping to find the most pristine untouched powder or simply looking for an hour of serenity in the midst of winter madness, the Sierra has dozens of off-the-beaten-path snow park...
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CDFW March calendar of events
by CDFW, FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Various Days — Guided Wetland Tours, By Reservation, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). A wildlife naturalist will lead a group, school or organization on a half-mile route through diverse wetlands. General information includes wildlife identification, behavior patterns and conservation efforts. Tours can be catered to include requested information. The minimum group size is 18 people. For more...
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