Outdoors Articles

Wildlife Conservation Board funds environmental projects
by CDFW, FEBRUARY 24, 2017

At its Feb. 23 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $10 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California, including the Salton Sea. Some of the 16 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide public access to important natural resources. Several...
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Catching Crabs with a Chicken Leg?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Question: California regulations stipulate that taking crustaceans by “hook and line” is not a legal method of take. So what about a baited line with no hook (e.g. a chicken leg) with a hand line tied to it? As long as I use my hands to take the crab and not a net, is a baited line allowed to lure the...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Willamette River

Winter steelhead fishing continues And this may be a great weekend to hit the water. After days (weeks?) of persistent high, muddy waters, many coastal rivers could be falling into shape just in time for the weekend. Check out reports for the NW, SW and Willamette zones for more details. Early season trout stocking is underway It’s not too early to be thinking...
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When to Use a Crossbow?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Question: With turkey season coming up soon and deer season right around the corner, can you please clarify when crossbows may be used for hunting big game and turkeys in California? As I understand it, you can use a crossbow instead of a rifle during rifle season. Is this correct? Can we use crossbows for taking wild turkeys? (Jesse J.) Answer: It is...
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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Early season trout stocking is underway It’s not too early to be thinking about trout fishing – in fact, in several North Coast and Willamette Valley fisheries stocking is well underway. Check out the 2017 stocking schedules for west side lakes/ponds and start planning your next fishing trip. East side schedules will be posted in late February or March, once biologists have a...
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CDFW Officers recognized for their acts and achievments
by CDFW, FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Several wildlife officers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Law Enforcement Division were recently recognized for exceptional performances. Awards were presented in front of their peers during a CDFW luncheon held in January 2017, in conjunction with CDFW’s annual Advanced Officer Training. Many of the awards are issued directly by CDFW, while others are issued through non-government...
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