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Pacific Halibut Fishery Set to Open May 1 4/27/2021
CDFW Offering Hunts of a Lifetime 4/26/2021
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Stream Flow Enhancement Projects 4/23/2021
Invasive Seaweed Found in Newport Bay 4/22/2021
California Fish and Game Commission Meets Remotely 4/14/2021
Excellent Water Skills Help Stop Marine Aquaria Poacher 4/14/2021
Online Grant Program Workshop on April 19 4/13/2021
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