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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Beginning May 23, trout season will be open in Mono County.
The trout season was originally scheduled to open in Mono County on April 25.
In April, CDFW had discussions with county leadership regarding trout fishing, which typically draws a high tourism influx to the area.
Local officials were concerned about the transmission of COVID-19 and its potential to put a strain on their healthcare systems.
Further, all nonessential businesses including lodging, dining and camping options were closed in compliance with state and local public health officers' orders.
Thus, CDFW, in consultation with Fish and Game Commission President Eric Sklar, delayed the opener through May 31.
However, in a letter on Thursday, Mono County officials requested that CDFW end the delay before May 31, indicating that the county received approval from the California Department of Public Health to move into the governor's Phase Two, Stage Two Resilience Roadmap and would begin discussions of reopening.
Though county officials requested the opening on May 22, CDFW required one additional day for consultation and processing this request, thus the delay in Mono County will expire at midnight on May 22 and fishing can resume on May 23.
This decision does not affect the trout season in any other county.
CDFW reminds anglers to abide by all state and local health guidelines regarding nonessential travel and physical distancing.
Staying home in order to stay healthy is still the best way to keep yourself and others safe.
Anglers are also advised to check with local authorities on the status of access points as many site closures and access restrictions exist and may change daily.
Pursuant to the emergency regulation approved by the Commission, CDFW will provide accurate information for the angling public at this website or by phone at 916-445-7600.
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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- Written by: Lake County News Reports
These measures are taken to be in compliance with the order of the health officer of the county of Mendocino updated May 15 and incorporates by reference, the March 4 declaration of the health officer; the March 4 proclamation of a state of emergency issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom; the March 4 proclamation of local emergency for the county of Mendocino issued by the director of emergency services declaring the existence of a local emergency in the county regarding novel coronavirus 2019, or COVID-19; the March 10 resolution of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors ratifying and extending the declaration of a local health emergency, and ratifying and extending the proclamation of a local emergency.
This notice is in accordance with Section 1438 and 1439, Title 14, California Code of Regulations.
For additional information, including a map of JDSF, contact the office at 707-964-5674 or visit www.fire.ca.gov .
CDFW accepting applications for special draw deer hunt on the Knoxville Wildlife Area in Napa County
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
The 21,000-acre Knoxville Wildlife Area is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Lake Berryessa.
This special lottery draw deer hunt was created to limit the number of hunters on the wildlife area during opening week and to improve the hunting experience.
“This will be the second year of our special draw for the opening week of deer season. We essentially close the wildlife area to other uses and allow drawn hunters to have the whole area to themselves,” said Stacy Martinelli, wildlife biologist for Napa and Sonoma counties.
Only 120 hunt permits will be issued for the special lottery draw. The hunt permit is valid for the single hunt period, Aug. 8 to 14, 2020. The Knoxville Wildlife Area will be closed to all other users during the hunt period.
For more information and to apply for the lottery draw, visit here.
Applications are being accepted until June 20, 2020.
Successful applicants will be selected through a random computerized draw and will be notified by email four to six weeks before the hunt period. Up to four hunters may apply as one party by including all required information in the online application.
Multiple applications from any hunter will result in disqualification from the drawing. Substitutions of hunt party members will not be permitted.
Hunters must possess a valid 2020-21 California hunting license prior to applying for the lottery draw.
Deer hunt preference points will not be considered for this lottery draw, nor will preference points be affected if drawn for this special hunt.