California Outdoors Q&A

According to Associate Marine Biologist Ed Roberts, the phenomenon you're referring to is the result of a bloom of microscopic algae known as dinoflagellates. Some species of dinoflagellates are bioluminescent -- that is, they can create their own light. These bioluminescent cells flash when disturbed. Thus, when a bloom of bioluminescent dinoflagellates occurs, hundreds of millions of these cells are washed up...
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The law does not allow a hunter to possess more than one possession limit [two daily bag limits] at their house or at any time. A possession limit can be donated to others who live in the household too, even if they are not hunters. There is no minimum age for a person to retain a possession limit of waterfowl. For...
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During the spring hunting season, the beard must be left on to establish that the turkey is legal. It should be maintained on the bird for identification purposes during transportation to its final destination or until it is prepared for immediate consumption. During the fall season, either sex may be taken so the beard is not required.

In San Francisco and San Pablo bays you can only use one fishing line with no more than three separate hooks or lures. When fishing from a boat, fishing is restricted to daylight hours only (one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset). While fishing from public piers inside San Francisco and San Pablo bays you cannot use...
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Though Eurasian collared doves are invasive, you should let them be. During the hunting season there is no bag limit on them, but that is the only period of time when they can be legally taken. In addition, it is unlawful to needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird (Fish and Game Code section 3503).

A well-placed shot with a spear will immobilize a halibut fairly quickly and is probably the most efficient means of killing the fish. According to Department of Fish and Game Associate Marine Biologist Ed Roberts, most spear fishermen do not need to dispatch their fish after retrieving them as the actual shot usually does so. To minimize the struggle...
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