Recreation
The 2019 recreational Pacific Halibut season is off to a strong start.
Since opening day on May 1, many north coast anglers have braved less-than-perfect weather and ocean conditions and were successful in pursuing this highly prized fish.
Preliminary catch data available to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, or CDFW, through the first five days of the fishery indicates almost 2,500 pounds of fish were caught.
“This is a level of success more typically seen during the summer months,” said CDFW Environmental Scientist Melanie Parker.
Again this year, the public can follow the progress of catch through the season compared to the quota on the CDFW Pacific Halibut webpage, which is updated weekly.
The fishery is scheduled to be open through Oct. 31, or until the quota has been met, whichever comes first.
The 2019 quota is 39,000 pounds, approximately 8,000 pounds greater than last year.
Up-to-date information on the status of the season can also be obtained by calling the National Marine Fisheries Service Halibut Hotline at 800-662-9825 or the CDFW Recreational Groundfish Regulations Hotline at 831-649-2801.
State regulations for Pacific Halibut automatically conform to federal regulations using the process described in the California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 1.95.
Federal regulations for Pacific halibut were published in Federal Register 84, section 17960, on April 29, 2019 and took effect as of that date.
Since opening day on May 1, many north coast anglers have braved less-than-perfect weather and ocean conditions and were successful in pursuing this highly prized fish.
Preliminary catch data available to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, or CDFW, through the first five days of the fishery indicates almost 2,500 pounds of fish were caught.
“This is a level of success more typically seen during the summer months,” said CDFW Environmental Scientist Melanie Parker.
Again this year, the public can follow the progress of catch through the season compared to the quota on the CDFW Pacific Halibut webpage, which is updated weekly.
The fishery is scheduled to be open through Oct. 31, or until the quota has been met, whichever comes first.
The 2019 quota is 39,000 pounds, approximately 8,000 pounds greater than last year.
Up-to-date information on the status of the season can also be obtained by calling the National Marine Fisheries Service Halibut Hotline at 800-662-9825 or the CDFW Recreational Groundfish Regulations Hotline at 831-649-2801.
State regulations for Pacific Halibut automatically conform to federal regulations using the process described in the California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 1.95.
Federal regulations for Pacific halibut were published in Federal Register 84, section 17960, on April 29, 2019 and took effect as of that date.
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now accepting applications for a limited, lottery draw deer hunt for the opening week of the A Zone general deer season on the Knoxville Wildlife Area in Napa County.
The 21,000-acre Knoxville Wildlife Area is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Lake Berryessa.
This special lottery draw deer hunt is to limit the number of hunters on a popular public hunting area during the opening week of the season.
Only 120 hunt permits will be issued for this special lottery draw deer hunt. The hunt permit is valid for the single hunt period, Aug. 10-16, 2019. 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, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/regions/3/hunts/knoxville-deer-draw .
Applications will be accepted through June 20, 2019.
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 the required information on the online application.
Multiple applications from any hunter will result in disqualification from the drawing. Substitutions of hunt party members will not be permitted.
When applying for the lottery draw, hunters must possess a valid 2019-20 California hunting license.
Deer hunt preference points will not be considered for this lottery draw – nor will preference points be affected if drawn for this special hunt.
The 21,000-acre Knoxville Wildlife Area is located approximately 1.5 miles north of Lake Berryessa.
This special lottery draw deer hunt is to limit the number of hunters on a popular public hunting area during the opening week of the season.
Only 120 hunt permits will be issued for this special lottery draw deer hunt. The hunt permit is valid for the single hunt period, Aug. 10-16, 2019. 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, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/regions/3/hunts/knoxville-deer-draw .
Applications will be accepted through June 20, 2019.
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 the required information on the online application.
Multiple applications from any hunter will result in disqualification from the drawing. Substitutions of hunt party members will not be permitted.
When applying for the lottery draw, hunters must possess a valid 2019-20 California hunting license.
Deer hunt preference points will not be considered for this lottery draw – nor will preference points be affected if drawn for this special hunt.
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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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