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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
White sturgeon anglers who are already familiar with the requirement to purchase an annual Sturgeon Report Card know that by Jan. 31 of the following year, they must return their card (by mail) or report their card information (online).
Anglers must report even if no sturgeon were caught or if the angler did not go sturgeon fishing. Card data are extremely valuable, providing fisheries scientists with information about seasonal and geographic catch and harvest along with a measure of fishing effort.
But anglers should also be on the lookout for White Sturgeon carrying a disc tag. Every year between August and October, CDFW fisheries biologists conduct a survey of White Sturgeon. Fish are captured by net, counted and measured.
A small plastic disc tag is affixed to White Sturgeon that are between approximately 3 to 6 feet in length. The tag is placed at the base of the dorsal fin, and the sturgeon is then released. Information collected from returned disc tags allows CDFW fisheries staff to produce more accurate population metrics.
CDFW currently offers rewards of $50, $100 or $150 per disc tag, although older fish with a $20 tag are sometimes caught. Tags must be physically returned to CDFW to be counted and the reward claimed; photographs cannot be accepted.
However, the tags will be returned to the angler upon request. Anglers will also receive a commendation card with information about the fish, along with the specified reward amount.
Anglers can submit reward disc tags by filling out CDFW's fish tag recovery form and mailing it to California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Attn: Sportfish Unit, 2109 Arch-Airport Road, Suite 100, Stockton, CA 95206.
Please make a note on the form if you would like the tag returned to you.
Anglers can also report Sturgeon Report Card information online or return the cards by mail to California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sturgeon Fishing Report Card, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento CA 94244-2090.
CDFW reminds all anglers that no white sturgeon larger than 68 inches, and no green sturgeon of any size, should be removed from the water. CDFW appreciates anglers' assistance in managing California's white sturgeon population.
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Deer hunt permit holders will be the only ones allowed on the wildlife area during the first week of the A Zone deer season. No other public use is permitted. The area reopens to all users Saturday, Aug. 17.
The special lottery draw deer hunt was initiated for the first time this year to limit the number of hunters on the popular public hunting area for safety purposes and to improve the quality of the hunting experience for permit holders.
Only hunters whose names are listed on the hunt permit may participate in the hunt. Anyone not listed specifically on the hunt permit, including non-hunters, helpers and assistants, will not be permitted on the wildlife area during the hunt period.
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- Written by: Nadine Strauss
MADERA, Calif. – The third 2019 appearance of the North State Modified Series and another large field of Madera Late Models will highlight Saturday’s Children’s Hospital Kids Night at Madera Speedway.
An action-packed night of stock car racing will also include the North State Hobby Stock Challenge, Toyota Sedans, Modified Super Toyotas, and a Junio Late Model exhibition race.
Medford, Oregon’s Randy Houston led the North State Modifieds across the finish line in April before Robbie Knittel won his first career series victory in June.
Series points leader Cameron Austin finished third in the April event and second in June. He has a perfect season of podium finishers bolstered by back-to-back wins in July at Roseville and Eureka.
Austin’s summer performances have boosted him to a 20-point lead over Knittel, who has used fill-in driver Scott Winters for the last two events.
Three-time series champion Darrin Knight of Kelseyville ranks third followed by Darrin Sullivan and Terry Deal.
A second-place finish and a fourth-place finish places Jason Philpot of Sacramento sixth in the standings. Sixty laps of open wheel Modified excitement are on tap.
The accompanying North State Hobby Stock Challenge versus the Madera Speedway Hobby Stocks has seen both features won by Madera regulars.
Howard Holden narrowly topped 2018 champion Steve Schermerhorn in April before Schermerhorn grabbed the top spot in June. Drivers from up north to as far south as Bakersfield are expected for Saturday’s 50-lap race.
Saturday’s program begins with pit gates opening at 12:30 p.m. Practices run from 1:45 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. with qualifying and heat races to follow. Opening ceremonies are planned for 6 p.m.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
The hour-long program, presented by Lang and a local Boy Scout Troop, begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the park’s Education Pavilion.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and maybe even some bug spray if desired. Rain will cancel the program.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.
Admission to the park is free to those attending the program.
Anyone having special needs should contact Clear Lake State Park staff Monday through Friday at 707-279-4294.
For further information on California State Parks go to www.parks.ca.gov .