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CDFW Extends Land Closures Through Monday, Sept. 21 9/14/2020
CDFW Closes Lands Through Monday Due to Wildfires 9/12/2020
Lower Klamath River Salmon Quota Met 9/11/2020
California’s National Forests Temporarily Close Due to Wildfires; Hunters and Recreational Users are Urged to Stay Away 9/11/2020
CDFW Seeks Artists to Enter California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest 9/10/2020
CDFW Announces Fishing Closure at Mouth of Klamath River 9/4/2020
Firefighting Effort Forces Emergency Closure of Heenan Lake Wildlife Area in Alpine County 9/4/2020
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