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DFG Announces Schedule for Public Meetings to Receive Angler Input on Hook and Weight Restrictions of the Freshwater Fishing Regulations

The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will hold three public meetings to receive public comments and input on freshwater fishing regulations relating to Hook and Weight Restrictions (Section 2.10 of title 14 California Code of Regulations as found in the 2005 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations booklet). The meeting format will include a short presentation by DFG followed by a public input session. All proposals will be evaluated and those deemed potentially effective will be submitted to the Fish and Game Commission for review to possibly go into effect in 2006. The meeting dates and locations are:

• Aug. 10, 2005, 7–10 p.m., Wildlife and Inland Fisheries Division Conference Room, 1812 Ninth St., Sacramento, 95814.
• Aug. 15, 2005, 7–10 p.m. City of Redding Community Room, 777 Cypress Ave., Redding, 96001, (530) 225-4055.
• Sept. 6, 2005, 6:30–9:30 p.m. The James W. Kellogg Training Center, 935 Detroit Ave., Concord, 94518-2501.