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Anglers drift-fish this river daily in fall and winter often in widely fluctuating weather. Photo by Scott Caldwell

Winter on the Upper Klamath River, Siskiyou County

Anglers drift-fish this river daily in fall and winter often in widely fluctuating weather. Photo by Scott Caldwell

Lake Sabrina Fishing Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, OCTOBER 17, 2010
Lake Sabrina

Lake Sabrina will close this season on October 24th at 1:00pm unless the weather turns to winter. Fishing season ends November 15th. The kitchen is closed and I've made the last pie of the season, and Rick has started putting boats away - good thing - as there is snow in our very near future again. A huge...
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California Outdoors Q & A: When screeching owls move in ...
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, OCTOBER 14, 2010

Question: Where can I find information on the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold in California for 2008, 2009 and how many so far for 2010? (Michael S., Auburn) Answer: Please check our website at www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/statistics/statistics.html for information on the numbers of licenses sold, cost of each license and the annual revenue generated from each. You can also view all...
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Lake Sabrina Fishing Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, OCTOBER 10, 2010
Lake Sabrina

Lake Sabrina will close this season on October 24th at 1:00pm unless the weather turns to winter. The kitchen will close the 17th. Fishing season ends November 15th. A huge thak you to the Department of Fish and Game - 2000 pounds of some real nice looking fish. Fishing out a bit from shore at the inlets with...
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California Outdoors Q & A: Pig hunting with GPS-collared dogs?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, OCTOBER 7, 2010

Question: I have been told several times by the same person that no fishing license is required if you are fishing and have the means to cook your catch within your reach. Is this true? (Forrest H.) Answer: No. Everyone who fishes or attempts to take fish must have a valid sport fishing license. The only exceptions are when fishing...
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Lake Sabrina Fishing Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, OCTOBER 3, 2010
Lake Sabrina

Lake Sabrina will close this season on October 24th at 1:00pm unless the weather turns to winter. The kitchen will close on the 17th. Fishing season ends November 15th. Ma Nature outdid herself this week giving us a bit of almost everything - yellow leaves, very nice balmy temperatures, orange leaves, a bit of snow in the back country, red...
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California Outdoors Q & A: Why no world-record broomtail groupers?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, OCTOBER 1, 2010

Question: I just received notice from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) that world-record applications will not be accepted from California for broomtail grouper catches. This is because possession of broomtail grouper is prohibited everywhere in California, even if caught in Mexican waters. Please explain why possession of broomtail grouper is prohibited in California for even Mexican-caught fish,...
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