If Fish Could TalkFishing Conservation
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Gill-net buy-back
An environmental nonprofit out of Monterey is applauding this year’s state budget that is funding a transition away from deadly gill-net fishing by awarding commercial fishermen cash for turning in their nets
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California's drought as lake beds turn to dust
These are the visions of California’s parched landscape as the state braces for another potentially devastating drought.
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Invasive Algae Removal Effort
A removal effort will begin next week to eradicate an invasive algae species
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Largest wildfire protection effort in CDFW history
The unprecedented undertaking is the result of SB 85
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California's Free Fishing Day
The first of two 2021 Free Fishing Days in California occurs Saturday, July 3,
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Opening of Chinook Salmon Season
Fishing regulations for the spring Chinook fishery in the Klamath River Basin remain in effect following the June meeting of the California Fish and Game Commission.
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Closure Planned for Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery
Based on the latest catch projections, CDFW expects the 2021 California recreational quota of 39,260 net pounds will be exceeded unless the fishery is closed.
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Fishing Restrictions on Several Montana Rivers
Warm water, low flows prompt fishing restrictions on several rivers HELENA - Angling restriction on several rivers went into effect yesterday due to warming water temperatures and low flows.
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Honoring 2020 and 2021 Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame inductees
The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation will honor the 2020 and 2021 classes of inductees into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame
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Some lakes still remain open in AZ
Though conditions remain very dry and several major wildfires continue to burn in our state, some lakes remain open and many have been stocked by the Arizona Game and Fish Department with trout or catfish for anglers to enjoy this weekend.
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Potential risks from new fishing technologies
But what impact does all that new technology have on the fish themselves?
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Lower Yellowstone Advisory Committee
New committee convened by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and sponsored by Gov. Greg Gianforte is looking to improve access here and as a result protect fish and wildlife habitat and provide for more outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Pacific Halibut Fishery Open
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the 2021 recreational Pacific halibut fishery will open Saturday, May 1 and remain open until Nov. 15, or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier.
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Remote Meetings for California Fish and Game
The following are just a few items of interest from the two-day meeting.
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Resuming Stocking Following Quarantine at Eastern Sierra Hatchery
CDFW is pleased to announce that Hot Creek Hatchery is resuming the stocking of trout for recreational angling opportunities.
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Reef restoration experiments
Reef-wide outplanting of corals susceptible to stony coral tissue loss disease begins
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44,000 Acres Of Important Salmon Habitat
The Shareholders of the Pedro Bay Corporation Approve Plan to Preserve Their Land