Does the "Foothill" Yellow-Legged Frog Pose a Threat to Fishing?

When the DFW listed the "Mountain" Yellow-legged frog as threatened years ago, fish stocking was banned in California's high sierras. If you believe the same could occur if this other species of frog is listed (Foothill frog) you need to let DFW know.

The Center for Biological Diversity, which filed the petition, claims that listing the "Foothill" frog poses no threat to fishing. It is important to note that unlike the Mountain frog, this species can be found at lower elevations from the Oregon border to Los Angeles.

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking information relevant to a proposal to list the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog as a threatened species. The Foothill Yellow-legged Frog …

12-Month Fishing License Bill Battles Major Legislative Hurtles

Today, California anglers announced that legislation that aims to reform California’s costly and antiquated fishing license process is closer to becoming law.

The Assembly Appropriations Committee, chaired by Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego) placed Senate Bill 187, authored by Senator Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) on the Appropriations suspense file. If the bill becomes law, California’s calendar based system will transition to a license that is valid for a full 12-months from the date of purchase.

“California’s costly and antiquated fishing license program is a contributing factor to an alarming decline in fishing participation rates,” said Marko Mlikotin, executive director of the CSL. “When California’s economy and jobs are threatened by a fishing license system that consumers find too costly for its limited value, reforms are desperately needed to attract more outdoor enthusiasts to the joy of fishing.”

The bill passed the State Senate unanimously. Now, if the bill comes off the suspense file (Sept. 1st), clears the Assembly and is signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, California anglers will be able to obtain an annual fishing license that is valid for a full 12-months from the date of purchase.

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Its "Do or Die Time" for Proposed 12-Month Fishing License

Never before have California anglers come so close to reforming the state's costly and antiquated fishing license program.

Senate Bill 187, authored by Senator Tom Berryhill, will transition California from a calendar based fishing license to one that is valid a full 12-months from the date of purchase. In doing so, anglers will get a better bang for the buck.

On July 19th, SB 187 will be heard by the State Assembly Appropriations Committee -- and the chair of the committee, Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, has the power to determine its fate! This committee is the last hurdle we face before SB 187 can reach the Assembly Floor and the Governor's desk.

Contact Assembly Member Gonzalez Fletcher Today!

Capitol Office: (916) 319-2080
San Diego District Office: 619-338-8090
Email: Lorena.gonzalezfletcher@asm.ca.gov

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"Anglers were dealt a blow in late June, as Gov. Jerry Brown signed off a state budget calling for depletion of the Lifetime License Trust Account. The account is part of California’s Fish and Game Preservation Fund (FGPF) and, according to the state, collects funds to preserve and protect fish and game resources," reports FishRap News.

"The catfish, measuring 89 centimeters from its nose to the long end of its tail, weighed almost 30 pounds with a girth of 24.5 inches, according to a KTVU report."