“Quite simply, the steelhead program is no longer viable,” said Jason Roberts, Inland Fisheries Program Manager for CDFW’s Northern Region. “The Mad River Fish Hatchery is no longer providing much if any conservation benefit to the species nor the intended recreation...
“Hunting and fishing are traditional recreational activities deeply rooted in America’s heritage. National wildlife refuges, national fish hatcheries and other Service lands offer hunting and fishing access that helps boost local economies and gives Americans an opportunity to unplug,” said Fish and...
The United States House voted to repeal Biden administration protections for longfin smelt and remove the endangered species tag for the native Central Valley species. ...
The agreement between the state, local, and federal agencies, known as the Yuba River Resilience Initiative (Initiative), was first announced as a framework agreement in May 2023. California is investing $30 million into the initiative, which will help facilitate the construction...
Opening weekend itself usually isn't going to be affected by huge snowpack winters – other than the aforementioned extreme – or a dry winter, for that matter. It’s too early for the snow to melt off and blow out creeks and...
Over the course of several years, rock crab samples from central and northern California were submitted by commercial fishermen to reopen portions of the fishery. The last reopening occurred in May 2019 in the area between Cape Mendocino, Humboldt County (40° 30.00’ N....
