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2B Daily News – Saturday, July 14, 2012 Outdoorlife living Question: My 11-year- old son is interested in catching snakes to make some money for the sum- mer. Are there any require- ments? I am w ondering about the regu- lations, per- mits and licenses need- ed to catch or sell wild snakes in Cali- fornia. I have read and believe I understand all of the regulations per- taining to this but I want to be sure. Please veri- fy: Carrie Wilson without a license, in any manner. and possess two snakes of other species unless other- wise posted. I understand that I can catch these at any time, day or night, and at any time of year. I also understand that I can kill rat- tlesnakes at any time of year, with or I must have a stan- dard resident fishing license and can catch them by hand or with a snake hook, snake tongs or a lizard noose. I am allowed four gopher snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus) and four common kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula). In most other cases, I am permitted to catch FISHING Salmon fishing regulations in Red Bluff area set The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is announcing fishing regu- lations for the 2012 salmon season on the Sacramento, Feather, American and Mokelumne rivers. The regulations are effective Monday, July 16. The California Fish and Game Commission adopts yearly regulations to help ensure the health of fish populations and give anglers an opportu- nity to enjoy fishing. The following is a summary of seasons, daily bag and possession limits on salmon. Sacramento River Daily bag and posses- sion limit of two Chi- nook salmon for all open areas. sion limit of two Chi- nook salmon for all open areas. From the unimproved boat launch ramp above the Thermalito Afterbay Outfall to 200 yards above the Live Oak boat ramp, open July 16 through Oct. 15. The area within 250 feet of the Thermalito Afterbay Outfall has been closed under the authority of DFG for public safety and to pre- vent take of legally pro- tected fish. the Live Oak boat ramp to the mouth of the river, open July 16 through Dec. 16. From 200 yards above I also understand that if I purchase a Native Reptile Captive Propa- gation Permit I would be authorized to, for commercial purposes or non-commercial pur- poses, sell, possess, transport, import, export or propagate native rep- tiles. If my son or I caught a gopher snake by hand in a national forest, could I legally hold it for three days in a home terrarium and then sell it to a pet store? Is there & Catching and selling California's wild snakes anything wrong with this? Are there other permits or licenses not mentioned but that I am responsible for? Where can I find the details and what all is entailed in purchasing a Native Reptile Captive Propagation Permit? How do I know I am obeying all the rules? (Brett) taken under the authori- ty of a sport fishing license may be sold. Only the offspring of rosy boas, California king snakes and gopher snakes can be sold under a Native Reptile Captive Propagation permit. Answer: No reptiles A person with a Bio- logical Supply House permit may collect a variety of species, but can only sell to science or educational institu- tions. According to Depart- ment of Fish and Game (DFG) Capt. Phil Nelms, any person under the age of 16 may take and possess their find anything in the ocean regulations per- taining to net casting. Is it legal to use a net to catch bait fish between Morro Bay and Pismo Beach? (Dewey S.) Answer: Throw nets may be used in that area, but only for her- ring, Pacific staghorn sculpin, shiner surf- perch, surf smelt, regarding the require- ments, fees and applica- tion process for obtain- ing a Native Reptile Captive Propagation Permit, please go to http://www.dfg.ca.gov/l icensing/specialpermits. Throw nets Question: I cannot own limit of the reptiles and amphibian species listed in the Fresh Water Sport Fishing Regula- tions, but they may not sell them. They are not required to obtain a Sport Fishing License. Reptiles taken from the wild and held or hatched in captivity may not be returned to the wild. For more information topsmelt, anchovies, shrimp or squid. The regulation says throw nets may be used only north of Point Concep- tion for those species (California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 28.80). Game feeders Question: Can game feeders be used on pri- vate property if pulled down prior to hunting or the beginning of hunting season? (D. Corvello) Answer: No. Feeding wildlife with a game feeder in California is illegal for several rea- sons. First, game feed- ers usually broadcast grain on a timer system and are primarily designed for big game. The feeding of big game is specifically prohibit- ed by regulation (CCR Title 14, section 251.3). Second, feeding wild animals in a manner that changes their behavior is considered harass- ment (CCR Title 14, section 251.1). Finally, there are strict rules regarding bait, the defi- nition of a baited area and the restrictions that apply to the take of wildlife related to a feeder (CCR Title 14, section 257.5). Question: I have a question concerning tar- get and skeet shooting. If I am out shooting on private property (not hunting), am I required to leave the plug in my shotgun? I bought a Mossberg 12-gauge eight-shot shotgun and it was not plugged. (Louie G.) Answer: California Fish and Game laws restrict the capacity of shotguns when used to take birds and mam- mals. Fish and Game laws do not restrict the possession and use of firearms for any other purpose. target and skeet shoot- ing? Shotgun plugs for If the firearm you purchased is otherwise legal under California and U.S. law, then you may use it for target shooting. All other areas and dates are closed to salmon fishing. From Deschutes Road Bridge near Anderson to 500 feet upstream of the Red Bluff Diversion Dam, open Aug. 1 through Dec. 16. From 150 feet below American River Daily bag and posses- sion limit of two Chi- nook salmon for all open areas. the Lower Red Bluff (Sycamore) boat ramp to the Carquinez Bridge (includes Suisun Bay, Grizzly Bay and all trib- utary sloughs west of Highway 160), open July 16 through Dec. 16. All other areas and dates are closed to salmon fishing. Feather River Daily bag and posses- SEARCH Mountain Lion search called off; no trace picked up The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) today called off the search for a mountain lion that attacked and injured a camper in Nevada Coun- ty. MCT file photo Since 1890, there have been 15 confirmed mountain lion attacks in California. year-old Marin County man who was camping along Shady Creek north- west of Nevada City. The attack occurred in the early morning hours of July 1. The lion attacked a 63- from saliva from the man's shirt where the lion's canine teeth went through. The DNA analy- sis proved the attack was from a female mountain lion. DFG wildlife forensics scientists extracted DNA trackers and dogs were never able to pick up the lion's scent and several days had passed without the discovery of fresh tracks or prey. Trail cam- eras failed to document the lion's presence. At one point during the DFG-led teams using search, a male mountain lion was treed but searchers realizing it was not the smaller female lion that attacked the camper elected to let it go. The team searched for the lion through Tuesday morning but then called off the search. Mountain lion attacks in California are rare. This attack is just the 15th confirmed mountain lion to attack since 1890. Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Game From Nimbus Dam to Hazel Avenue Bridge, open July 16 through Dec. 31. Salmon fishing regulations go into effect Monday, July 16.The regulations ensure health of fish populations. closed to salmon fishing. From Hazel Avenue Bridge to the U.S. Geo- logical Survey (USGS) gauging station cable crossing near Nimbus Hatchery, open July 16 through Aug. 15. From the USGS gaug- ing station cable cross- ing near Nimbus Hatch- ery to the Sacramento Municipal Utility Dis- trict (SMUD) power line crossing the southwest boundary of Ancil Hoff- man Park, open July 16 through Oct. 31. power line crossing at the southwest boundary of Ancil Hoffman Park to the Jibboom Street Bridge, open July 16 through Dec. 31. From the SMUD From the Jibboom Street Bridge to the mouth, open July 16 through Dec. 16. Mokelumne River Daily bag and posses- sion limit of two Chi- nook salmon for all open areas. From the Lower Sacramento Road Bridge to the mouth, open July 16 through Dec. 16. For purposes of this All other dates are From Camanche Dam to the Highway 99 Bridge, open July 16 through Oct. 15. From the Highway 99 Bridge to the Wood- bridge Irrigation District Dam, including Lodi Lake, open July 16 through Dec. 31. regulation, this river seg- ment is defined as Mokelumne River and its tributary sloughs downstream of the Lower Sacramento Road Bridge, east of Highway 160 and north of High- way 12. Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced The San Joaquin, rivers and all other inland Central Valley areas will remain closed to salmon fishing for 2012. All other regulations for bag and possession limits for trout, salmon and other species, as well as general informa- tion about restrictions on fishing methods and gear on the above rivers, are available on the DFG website at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/r egulations.