Recreation
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) closed the 2012 black bear hunting season on Tuesday, Dec. 18.
Under regulations adopted by the Fish and Game Commission, the black bear season must be closed when DFG verifies 1,700 bears are taken by hunters or on the last Sunday in December, whichever occurs first.
As of Tuesday, the DFG has determined the 1,700 limit has been met. Tags yet to be received by DFG will put the total harvest at slightly more than 1,700 bears.
DFG is mailing notices to all bear tag holders, informing them that the season is closed. DFG wardens, biologists and customer service staff will also inform hunters they encounter that the season is closed. Statewide media sources and the California Fish and Game Commission will also be notified.
All bear tags, including unsuccessful tags, must be returned to the DFG Wildlife Branch, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94299-0002, by Feb.1, 2013.
Tags also can be reported online by logging into the Automated Data Licensing System. More details can be found at http://dfg.ca.gov/licensing/harvestreporting/ .
Hunters must present their bears to a DFG employee for tag validation immediately after taking the bear.
Furthermore, successful hunters must present the skull to a DFG employee within 10 days of taking the bear to collect biological samples.
Teeth and hair samples are extracted from the bears to determine the age of the bear and provide DNA information that will give DFG biologists an indication about the overall health of the state's bear population.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is planting more than 30,000 pounds of rainbow trout – some as large as one pound each – in Bay Area lakes during the month of December.
“We want to create opportunities for families to spend quality time together through the time-honored tradition of fishing,” said DFG acting Regional Manager Scott Wilson. “Fishing, like many other outdoor pursuits, helps keep people connected to their natural environment.”
Anglers are encouraged to submit photos of their catch to the DFG Facebook page with the name, age and location of the catch.
A fishing license is required of all anglers age 16 or older and all fishing regulations apply. Some lakes may require a daily fishing permit.
The enhanced stocking is coordinated through DFG’s Fishing in the City Program. Since 1993, Fishing in the City has enhanced fishing near areas where people live and work.
This is accomplished though enhanced stocking, habitat improvement and learn-to-fish clinics.
Fishing in the City is funded through the Sportfish Restoration Fund, an excise tax on the sale of fishing tackle and motor boat fuel.
The following lakes will be stocked as a part of this special program. Listings include County, lake and number of pounds planted.
Alameda County
Horseshoe Lake (Quarry L.), 1,050 pounds
Lake Elizabeth 500 pounds
Lakeshore Park, 800 pounds
Contra Costa County
Heather Farms Pond, 500 pounds
Hidden Valley Pond, 800 pounds
Lafayette Reservoir, 1,750 pounds
Temescal Lake, 1,300 pounds
Marin County
Bon Tempe, 4,375 pounds
Lagunitas, 500 pounds
San Francisco County
Merced Lake North, 1,750 pounds
Santa Clara County
Campbell Perc Ponds, 1,500 pounds
Cunningham Lake, 1,050 pounds
Sandy Wool Reservoir, 1,000 pounds
Spring Valley Pond, 250 pounds
Solano County
Lake Chabot, 2,250 pounds
Sonoma County
Ralphine Lake, 2,750 pounds
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