The eighth annual HASA Fundraising Dinner and Auction was bigger and better than ever thanks to member volunteers under the leadership of Cliff Hart. The new location, the Arcata Community Center, was a big hit with the crowd that numbered 350. The sound system was great and the round tables allowed more personal interaction. Cliff […]
In our last two issues we looked at possible Klamath River dam removal options under discussion, and what an actual dam removal could look like. Given the uncertainties of a blow-and-go removal, it’s likely that the four dams would be removed from the top down, in an orderly manner, if removal is ultimately approved. That
Saturday, April 30, 2016, 6:00 to 9:00 PM Arcata Community Center Tickets available at the door
As an organization representing saltwater anglers, HASA is deeply concerned about boating safety.
By Larry De Ridder We’ve received a couple of requests recently for information to help boaters interpret what their charts display. So, here goes. First off, there are four different types of charts, classed primarily by the area size they cover and the level of detail displayed. They start with Sailing Charts, which generally are
By Casey Allen Once again, local photographer and HASA member Rick Urban, “the fishing mortician,” provided another great photo for this issue’s cover. It’s one of my favorites of the Coast Guard Life Saving Station with the winter moon, a gale warning flag, and a flock of black brant heading south. You can see more
By Tom Marking The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) has developed an educational program to better inform sportsmen, managers, legislatures and those interested in Fishery Management and Science of the how and why of the Council Management Process. Tim Klassen, Dan Wolford (PFMC Commissioner) and I were invited to attend a scoping meeting last
National Marine Fisheries Service I am very pleased to report that HSU grad student Liz Perkins, who conducted the first Pacific halibut study funded in partnership by HASA and Sea Grant, is working for NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Liz is in charge of compiling fishery projects that align with NMFS commitment to protect
The Humboldt and Del Norte MPA Collaborative met July 24 at the Requa Inn to discuss the next steps of the planned video project with Humboldt State University, MPA enforcement trainings scheduled to take place in October, hosting a North Coast regional forum later in the year and developing logos for each Collaborative. In attendance
