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- Written by: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CDFW has closed many of its high use public areas – including fish hatcheries, license counters and other office locations – to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Many successful big game hunters rely on these facilities and the CDFW staff there to validate (countersign) their big game tags.
Hunters this year are strongly advised to plan ahead and contact their nearest CDFW facility in advance of their hunt to understand the tag validation locations, hours and procedures this season, which will differ from facility to facility.
Deer and elk tags need to be validated before transporting a harvested animal – except for the purpose of taking it to the nearest person authorized to validate the tag.
Persons authorized to validate deer and elk tags include CDFW employees but also a long list of other state, federal and local agents, including firefighters, public notaries, peace officers, meat processors, USDA Forest Service staff and others.
A listing of those authorized to validate deer and elk tags is available on page 23 of the 2020 California Big Game Hunting Digest.
Bear tags, on the other hand, can only be validated by a CDFW employee. Bear tags must be validated prior to transporting the bear – except for the purpose of taking the bear to the nearest person authorized to validate the tag en route to the hunter's home. CDFW will not require a bear tooth extraction this season.
A list of CDFW offices that will validate bear tags along with their contact information is available on page 57 of the 2020 California Big Game Hunting Digest.
Hunters must contact these offices ahead of time as many of these facilities and hatcheries are closed.
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- Written by: Nadine Strauss
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The NCRA auto races return to Lakeport Speedway for two continuous events on Saturday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 22, featuring the NCRA Modifieds, the Taco Bell Bombers, the AAA Energy Solutions Pro-4 Modifieds and the Bandoleros.
The Legends Cars and Late Models will join the line-up on Aug. 22.
Although spectators are still not allowed, the modifieds will be receiving prize money both nights thanks to Mike Anderson of Anderson Logging and several other speedway sponsors. The modified feature will pay $500 to the winner based on 10 or more cars competing.
In addition, all NCRA Taco Bell Bomber drivers will get in free both nights courtesy of donations from the Lakeport Speedway officials. The bomber purse is generated by donations in the pit area.
Line-ups for all races in every class will be determined by Time Trials beginning at 4:30 p.m. Racing begins at 6 p.m. with Trophy Dashes, heat races and main events.
NCRA races at Lakeport Speedway are presented by Anderson Logging, Sullivan Masonry, Napa Lake Parts, Taco Bell, D&P Pools, Hillside Powersports, Clearlake Redi-Mix, Snap-On Tools, S&K Paving & Striping, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Lucerne Roofing, S & K Automotive, Under the Sun Garden Supply, Perkins Septic Tanks, Lake County Tribal Health, Don Anderson Attorney At Law, Coleman’s Custom Vinyl, Lake County Welders, Kelseyville Lions, Mike Sullivan Consulting, Lake Co. Waste Solutions, Gifford Backhoe Service and Majestic Landscaping.
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"Regulations that either prohibit or limit the collection of species like turban snails, hermit crabs and mussels are meant to protect our tidepools, which are full of fascinating life that's important to the marine ecosystem," said Dr. Craig Shuman, CDFW Marine Region Manager.
Individuals should not remove any animals from tidepools that they don't plan on keeping and should also be aware that even walking over some sensitive areas can unintentionally harm tidepool plants and animals.
"It is important to watch where you walk, not only to avoid unintentionally harming the myriad of sea life that call California's tidepools home, but to avoid an accidental fall," Shuman said.
Tidepool animals have special regulations that limit the species and numbers that can be taken (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 29.05). Most species found in tidepools can only be collected by hand. The use of pry bars, knives or other devices to remove them from the rocks is not allowed.
There are also regulations that cover fish found in tidepools, which can only be taken by hook and line or hand. No nets or other devices can be used.
In addition, the California Department of Public Health's annual mussel quarantine is in effect until at least Nov. 1, because eating mussels at this time of year may be hazardous to your health. Mussels can be collected for bait but may not be taken for human consumption during this period.
"People may not realize that anyone age 16 or older must have a valid sport fishing license to collect tidepool animals, and that there are limits to how many can be taken," said Assistant Chief Mike Stefanak of the CDFW Marine Law Enforcement Division. "In Southern California, an Ocean Enhancement Validation is also required for tidepool collection."
Most marine protected areas (MPAs) do not allow collection of tidepool animals. MPA maps and regulations are available on CDFW's MPA webpage, and on the mobile-friendly Ocean Sport Fishing interactive web map. Local authorities may also close off other areas to tidepool collecting.
Tidepooling and legal collecting can be a safe outdoor activity that maintains physical distancing from others as we work to minimize transmission of COVID-19. Those interested in participating must make sure to stay six feet from anyone not in their same household, wear a face mask, follow all fishing regulations, watch for incoming waves and where they step, and stay safe.
Any wildlife crimes witnessed can be easily reported to CDFW's "CalTIP" hotline, by calling 1-888-334-2258, or by texting "CALTIP", followed by a space and the message, to 847-411 (tip411).
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- Written by: Lake County News Reports
Due to the no spectators mandate from the state of California, both the Central Valley based tracks at Madera Speedway and Stockton 99 Speedway have postponed the North State Modified Series, presented by Protect the Harvest events for Aug. 8 and Sept. 5.
Madera promoter Kenny Shepherd and Stockton promoter Tony Noceti say they will try to reschedule these events later this fall.
The next event for NSMS will be at Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka on Sept. 26. It will be the McMurray and Sons Roofing Challenge where the top 20 drivers will receive a $200 bonus courtesy of owner Dave McMurray.
In addition, the top 15 in points will receive tow money from Lucas Oil and Protect the Harvest. This event pays $1,000 to the winner of the 60 lap feature event.
Redwood Acres Raceway is located at the Redwood Acres fairgrounds on Harris Street in Eureka.
NORTH STATE MODIFIED SERIES POINTS STANDINGS
Position; car number; driver; points
1. 5k, Kyle Tellstrom, 83
2. 69, Charlie Collins, 76
3. 5, Mike Sullivan, 68
4. 24, Scott Winters, 66
5. 21, Darrin Sullivan, 64
6. 77, Jeremy Nowlin, 62
7. 08, Chris Salmina, 60
8. 0, Cody Braund, 60
9. 27, Ian Elliott, 58
10. 96, Keith Bloom, 54
11. 16, Rich Cobb, 52
12. 2k, Mikey Snider, 50
13. 12, Dustin DeRosier, 48
14. 15, Richard Knight, 46
15. 37, Robert Schmidt, 44
16. 02, Sal Lopez, 42
17. 02x, Brian Collins, 40
18. 44, Simi Tour, 2
