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California Sportfishing League Ceases Operations

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have been very real for all Californians. Like many businesses that have closed their doors, this pandemic proved too costly for the California Sportfishing League (CSL) to continue operations. This was a difficult decision, especially for an organization that took great pride in relentlessly pursuing its mission.

Before signing off, CSL's board of directors wants to extend a special thanks to everyone who followed CSL on Facebook and consistently responded to our Call to Action whenever we needed you to contact your state representatives. Together, we showed that anglers have a voice in the political process.

Thank you again and please read our parting column in Western Outdoor News. We believe that there continues to be a need for an organization like CSL, but it is now someone else's turn to carry the torch.

California Sportfishing League exits the political arena | Western Outdoor News

Freshwater FishingREPORTSSaltwater Fishing California Sportfishing League exits the political arena By Paul Lebowitz - September 25, 2020 14 Facebook Twitter Email Print BY MARKO MLIKOTIN SACRAMENTO – The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have been very real for all Californians. Like many bus...

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"Just when the trout bite was heating up and the massive summer crowds were thinning out, the U.S. Forest Service has shut down all activity from Lone Pine to Walker because of extreme fire danger.

Most campgrounds, resorts, landings, creeks, recreation areas, wilderness areas, trails and trailheads were closed to all visitors," reports Western Outdoor News.

Sierra trout fishing suffers another hit | Western Outdoor News

Freshwater FishingREPORTS Sierra trout fishing suffers another hit By Paul Lebowitz - September 14, 2020 395 Facebook Twitter Email Print CROWLEY KING CUTT — This beautiful cutthroat was caught by Kari Arita from La Palma, who was fishing Crowley with Sierra Drifters owner Doug Rodricks an using a...

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"Staff with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a warning on Aug. 20: there are “several unauthorized online websites” selling fishing and hunting licenses. Those unauthorized vendors are, according to CDFW staff, “improperly” charging anglers and hunters extra fees for license purchases," reports The Log Newspaper

Unauthorized sales of fishing licenses persist, CDFW warns – FishRapNews

Features Tight Lines Unauthorized sales of fishing licenses persist, CDFW warns Parimal M. RohitSeptember 2, 2020 SACRAMENTO—Staff with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a warning on Aug. 20: there are “several unauthorized online websites” selling fishing and hunting li...

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"AB 3030 could cause fisheries to shut down, the coalition of angling and boating interests have argued. They also state California already has ocean conservations measures in place: the system of Marine Protected Areas. Allowing AB 3030 to pass and become law, the coalition of angling and boating interests are arguing, would make (what they believe is) an onerous system even more challenging for recreational boaters and fishers," reports The Log Newspaper

Ocean conservation bill clears committee hurdle – The Log

Newsletter Standing Watch Ocean conservation bill clears committee hurdle Parimal M. RohitAugust 20, 2020 Assembly Bill 3030, which proposes to protect at least 30 percent of state and national waters, now heads to appropriations committee despite opposition by boating and angling interests. SACR...

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CALL TO ACTION: Participate in AB 3030 Hearing Call

On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water will consider Assembly Bill 3030 (authored by Asm. Kalra) that proposes to restrict access to 30 percent of California's waters and lands by 2030. The bill also directs the state to consider new marine protected areas (MPAs) in which recreational fishing may be banned.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 12th, 9am-Noon
CALL #: 1-844-291-6364, Access Code: 5718846

INSTRUCTIONS: The Senate only allows you to state your name, affiliation (angler or organization) and your position on AB 3030 - "OPPOSE!" No more, No less.

Please SHARE this post with fellow anglers. AB 3030 is moving fast with little public attention and could land on the Governor’s desk within weeks.

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"What started as an international environmental plan to restrict the use of 30 percent of all land and water is now being driven to the extreme here in California with an ocean focus on additional marine protected areas (MPAs) with AB 3030," writes Western Outdoor News.

AB 3030 California Senate hearing delayed | Western Outdoor News

Freshwater FishingREPORTSSaltwater Fishing AB 3030 California Senate hearing delayed By Paul Lebowitz - August 5, 2020 96 Facebook Twitter Email Print Rescheduled for August 12th, 2020 SACRAMENTO — The California Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee adjourned today without hearing Assembly...

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