July-August 2009 (Special Issue: Salmon Crisis) A Thousand Tiny Wounds The crisis of California's salmon population came not by a single event but by a series of interlocking trials. By Harry Morse and Neil Manji A World Under The Surface: Life of the Pacific Salmon The adult salmon's instinctive return to its natal rearing area depends upon its migration downstream through a predatory-rich river system. By Robert Titus The San Joaquin: A River on the Rise An ambitious endeavor along the state's second longest river will lead the way for the return of Chinook salmon to the Central Valley. By Jana Leiran Telling 4 Stories In Their Own Words The collapse of the salmon industry has affected many lives on the West Coast. A commercial fisherman, a native tribal leader, a farmer and a sporting goods owner share their observations. By Kyle Orr September-October 2005 California birds sound alarm for West Nile virus Bird banders gather data and blood samples which helps researchers keep track of West Nile virus. By Joe Ferreira July-August 2005 BRAC: Protecting fish and wildlife from chemical contamination at military bases Military bases have long been a haven for wildlife in California. As they close and convert to other uses, specialists from Fish and Game work to make sure that the wildlife is not injured by what is left behind. By Frank Gray May-June 2005 Fisheries 101 Get the basics on California's ocean fisheries and their management. By Ed Roberts March-April 2005 Decker Island Wildlife Area: Enhancing Delta wetlands one phase at a time From island covered with star thistle emerges a riparian paradise for wildlife. By Mark Phillip January-February 2005 Releasing giant (black) sea bass - Don't give them the "point" Ocean anglers sometimes get a surprise catch, reeling in on the these giants. here's how to release them safely. By Ed Roberts November-December 2004 Wildlife Conservation Board-Collaboration leads to millions in projects WCB has been busy! Check out the 2004 record. By Alexia Retallack September-October 2004 BT Cruisers - A run for recovery California Fish and Game wardens take on the Baker2Vegas in support of one of their own. By John Dawson July-August 2004 Mobile Fish Exhibit brings big splash to everyone Get up close and personal with underwater life with DFG's Mobile Fish Exhibit. By Ethan Rotman May-June 2004 Banking on wildlife generates interest Conservation banking is a great way to invest in wildlife. By Tina Bartlett March-April 2004 Kid's Opportunity: The amazing amphibian Learn about amphibious creatures with fun activities. By Bobbie Winn January-February 2004 Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Report The latest information, population statistics, and technology contribute to an extensive look at the status of this endangered subspecies. November-December 2003 Column: Walking the thin green line Call to CalTip leads to state fish poacher. By Lt. Liz Schwall September-October 2003 Southern sea otter - Sentinel of the sea Sea otter study provides information on the species and the health of the marine environment. By Dr. David Jessup July-August 2003 Ghost of the SS Jacob Lukenbach: The hunt for clues to a killer When oiled birds continued to wash up on the beaches, DFG teams knew it was no ordinary oil spill. By Kim McCleneghan May-June 2003 Freshwater Fish Identification Beautiful renditions of popular California sport fish that accompanied the issue's inland sportfishing guide. March-April 2003 DFG steps up to help recover endangered species Working with other government agencies, DFG looks to help coho recover on the Russian River. By Brett A Wilson January-February 2003 New Recruits: Wardens in the making For aspiring wardens the roads lead to Napa and a seven-month training program. By Louisa Hufstader November-December 2002 Bays and estuaries: A vital link in California's marine ecosystems Full of life and activity, these areas are critical to many marine species. By Eric Larson and John Mello July-August 2002 (Special Issue: California Black Bears) The bear facts on black bear biology and ecology Get the scoop on bears, their habits and their lives. By Doug Updike Reproduction and survival of black bears in northern California This fascinating species has a unique method of conceiving and bearing young. But the way biologists check in on them is even more intriguing. Managing black bears in California Monitoring, counting, evaluating, studying…it’s all part of keeping California’s black bear population strong and healthy. By Tim Burton and Doug Updike Use of bear age data – A matter of pulling teeth One tooth can tell quite a bit. Here how. By Doug Updike How many bears? We can’t herd them. Can’t walk through the forest and count ‘em. So just how do we know how many bears there are? By Doug Updike Nuisance black bears: A human creation When bears go bad, there’s usually a human behind it. By Amy Brinkhaus Taking the wildness out of California’s black bears Black bear problems are really a people problem. There are ways to coexist. By Chamois Andersen Black bears and public safety No doubt bears can be dangerous, but when are they truly a threat? By Doug Updike What happens where bears do damage? They can peel a car door like a banana, rip the front door off of a house or kill sheep as they graze. These bears become candidates for depredation permits. By Doug Updike What to do with orphaned bears Don’t assume the cub is an orphan. It’s mother won’t like it. But if it is, here’s what happens next. By Alexia Retallack