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2B Daily News – Saturday, May 12, 2012 Outdoorlife living wondering if it's mandatory to have to give up my salmon heads when the vol- unteer fish checkers come around to mea- sure my fish? I thought it was my choice. (Gary B.) Answer: Yes, it's mandatory. The sur- veyors at the dock collecting heads are not volunteers but are paid, trained and edu- cated biologists, and Question: I was Losing my head upon request? & by the fish owner or, if removed by the offi- cial department representative, the head shall be removed in a manner to minimize loss of salmon flesh and the salmon shall immediately be returned to the rightful owner. (b) It is unlawful to intentionally con- ceal, cull or release into the waters a salmon with a missing adipose fin that it is otherwise legal to possess." Carrie Wilson anglers in possession of a salmon with a clipped adipose fin are required to relinquish the head to these Department of Fish and Game (DFG) employees (Fish and Game Code, section 8226). dered hawk that frequents her deck in San Rafael. The hawk seems to enjoy scanning from the railing for critters it might like to eat. This bird appears to have a silver tag on its right leg just above the claw but I can't read the writing. I was wondering if DFG or any agencies that you know of have a tag- ging program for hawks? (Ken M., Oak- land) Banded Redtail Hawk Question: My daughter has a red-shoul- Section 8226 reads: "(a) … any person in possession of a salmon with a missing adi- pose fin, the small, fleshy fin on the back of the fish between the back fin and the tail, upon request by an authorized agent or employee of the department, shall immedi- ately relinquish the head of the salmon to the state, at no charge, for recovery of any coded-wire tag. The head may be removed Answer: Yes, there are numerous researchers both in and outside of California that capture and mark birds. According to Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Rap- tor Biologist Carie Battistone, identification bands should be reported to the Bird Band- ing Lab (BBL) (www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/), administered by USGS. If someone sees a marked bird, such as this red-shouldered hawk, they can report it by accessing BBL's website and clicking the "Report a Bird Band or Marked Bird" link. This national program allows researchers to study bird movement (dispersal and migration pat- terns), survival, population trends and more. Many bands are reported when a bird is recaptured or dies. Reading the band num- ber can be hard, but not impossible, on live birds. In addition to silver bands, researchers also use color bands which tend to be much easier to identify and report. Can crayfish be taken in otherwise closed zones? fishing," like the stretch of the Feather River between the green bridge in Oroville and the fish hatchery, is it still ok to use crayfish traps there? Or are crayfish traps considered "fishing"? (Al C., Oroville) Answer: No, you cannot use crayfish traps there. According to DFG Lt. Sam Castillo, in this particular area the law says, "Closed to all fishing all year" (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 7.50(b)(68)(A)). The law is inclusive of all species and is not specific to just trout and salmon. Some other no-fishing areas will allow for the take of amphibians, fresh water clams, crayfish and lampreys under CCR Title 14, section 7.50(a)(2), but this isn't one of them. Question: If an area is posted "closed to Guns on boats Answer: In general, you may not possess a loaded, concealed handgun when in a pub- lic place. There is an exception for licensed anglers and hunters, who are allowed to carry a concealed firearm on their person when engaged in hunting or fishing (see Penal Code, section 25640). The exemption also allows the carry of an unloaded con- cealable firearm when going to or returning from a hunting or fishing expedition. A sum- mary of firearms laws is available online athttp://dfg.ca.gov/enforcement/ under Helpful Information on the right margin. Carrie Wilson is a marine biologist with the California Department of Fish and Game.While she cannot personally answer everyone's questions, she will select a few to answer each week.Please contact her at CalOutdoors@dfg.ca.gov. DFG reminds residents to be aware of bears May is "Be Bear Aware" Month and the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds the public to act responsibly when in bear country. Spring is the time of year when California's black bears emerge from their winter dens in search of lush, green vegetation. As the grasses die in late spring, bears become attracted to bugs, berries, salmon and nearly anything edible or smelly. Their quest for food takes up nearly every wak- ing hour. With an estimated 30,000 bears in California, it is not surprising that from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the peak of the camp- ing season, DFG is inundat- ed with calls about bears breaking into homes, rum- maging through trash bins and raiding campsites. These bears are often labeled "nuisance" bears, but in reality, the bears are just doing what comes natu- rally to them, foraging for food. "People are the root of the problem and it's their behavior that we need to change," said Marc Kenyon, DFG's Bear Program Man- ager. "By taking just a few precautions to secure food and trash, area visitors and residents can save them- selves thousands of dollars in property damage, can help protect their families from injury and can save the lives of bears. Bears that become habituated to humans or conditioned to eating our food and trash often have to be killed." Tips for Bear-proofing your Campsite: No one wants to worry about housekeeping when on a camping trip, but DFG warns that keeping a clean campsite is the responsible and safe thing to do when visiting black bear country. Here are a few tips for bear- proofing your campsite: • Use bear-proof garbage cans whenever pos- sible or store your garbage in a secure location with your food. • Store food (including pet food) and toiletries in bear-proof containers or in an airtight container in the trunk of your vehicle. • Clean dishes and store food and garbage immedi- ately after meals. • Clean the barbecue grill after each use. •Never keep food or toi- letries in your tent. Tips for Bear-proofing your Home, Rental or Timeshare: Bears have keen noses and can smell an easy meal from miles away. 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