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California fishing regulations may be easier read next year. Here is why

California fishing regulations may be easier read next year. Here is why

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During a late-night patrol at King Harbor, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife officer contacted two divers following a dive near the break wall. An inspection revealed multiple violations, including possession of undersized spiny lobster and exceeding the daily bag limit. In total, the divers were found with 10 undersized lobsters and eight over the legal limit. California regulations require spiny lobster to be measured immediately upon take, with undersized lobster released right awa

During a late-night patrol at King Harbor, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife officer contacted two divers following a dive near the break wall. An inspection revealed multiple violations, including possession of undersized spiny lobster and exceeding the daily bag limit. In total, the divers were found with 10 undersized lobsters and eight over the legal limit. California regulations require spiny lobster to be measured immediately upon take, with undersized lobster released right awa

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Wildlife officials fitted tracking collars on five gray wolves in Northern California to help monitor the growing wolf populations in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties. This video, from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, shows teams capturing a gray wolf, fastening a collar on it before releasing it back to the wild. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4bCTXNt #wold #wolves #california #northerncalifornia #northstate #norcal #news #localnews #breakingnews #newvideo | KRCR Ne

Wildlife officials fitted tracking collars on five gray wolves in Northern California to help monitor the growing wolf populations in Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties. This video, from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, shows teams capturing a gray wolf, fastening a collar on it before releasing it back to the wild. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4bCTXNt #wold #wolves #california #northerncalifornia #northstate #norcal #news #localnews #breakingnews #newvideo | KRCR Ne

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CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully protected fish species. More than 200 unarmored three spine stickleback were caught with nets and crayfish traps at one small lake in the mountains of San Bernardino County, then released hours later into another nearby lake in the San Gorgonio Mountains. That translocation of stickleback was made possible after the Wil

CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully protected fish species. More than 200 unarmored three spine stickleback were caught with nets and crayfish traps at one small lake in the mountains of San Bernardino County, then released hours later into another nearby lake in the San Gorgonio Mountains. That translocation of stickleback was made possible after the Wil

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Brown trout. This alluring, popular trout species captivates many California anglers and remains part of CDFW’s hatchery operations today. Learn the history of this species in California, how CDFW continues to provide opportunities to fish for brown trout throughout the state and how brown trout fit within CDFW’s hatchery program in the 21st century. | California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Brown trout. This alluring, popular trout species captivates many California anglers and remains part of CDFW’s hatchery operations today. Learn the history of this species in California, how CDFW continues to provide opportunities to fish for brown trout throughout the state and how brown trout fit within CDFW’s hatchery program in the 21st century. | California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Winter tidepools can be dramatic with big swells crashing over all the undiscovered critters you want to go find. Explore with care, especially during winter low tides. Here are some easy California tidepool Do’s and Don’ts. DO’S: - Do check the tides. Plan your visit around low tide and keep your eye on incoming waves. Winter swells can move fast. - Do know the rules. Review California regulations before collecting anything. - Do carry the right license. Anyone 16 needs a valid sport fishing li

Winter tidepools can be dramatic with big swells crashing over all the undiscovered critters you want to go find. Explore with care, especially during winter low tides. Here are some easy California tidepool Do’s and Don’ts. DO’S: - Do check the tides. Plan your visit around low tide and keep your eye on incoming waves. Winter swells can move fast. - Do know the rules. Review California regulations before collecting anything. - Do carry the right license. Anyone 16 needs a valid sport fishing li

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CDFW, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Wildlands Conservancy, recently took a big step in securing the future of an endangered and fully protected fish species. More than 200 unarmored three spine stickleback were caught with nets and crayfish traps at one small lake in the mountains of San Bernardino County, then released hours later into another nearby lake in the San Gorgonio Mountains. That translocation of stickleback was made possible after the Wil

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CDFW wildlife officers have been working remotely since 1871! It’s not too late to apply for the 2025 academy! Be sure to submit your STD 678 application and PELLETB T-Score before May 1. If you still need to take the PELLET B, no problem, exams are being given across the state, visit wildlife.ca.gov/Enforcement/Career/Apply to learn more. Have questions? Email ledwardenhiringunit@wildlife.ca.gov | California Department of Fish and Wildlife

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