Prospects for turkey hunters this year are good, reported Duane Wood at Chico Sportsman's Den. "There are a ton of birds around, including down by the Sacramento River", observed Wood. "The birds are talking, but a lot of success will depend on the weather."
Wood tipped, "Anyone hunting on federal or state lands down near the river must remember to use only non-toxic shot. Citations will be written for hunters caught using lead shot."
Some local public lands that have a spring wild turkey hunting season, call for specifics: Oroville Wildlife Area [538-2236]; Lake Oroville State Recreation Area [538-2200]; Black Butte Lake [432-6427].
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Irvine Lake 15-14 trophy rainbow is top trout; bass bite goes "full throttle" Steady trout action topped by a nice 15-14 rainbow was on tap at Irvine Lake, reported Jimmy Getty at the Pro Shop. "Everyone who used lighter 2 and 4-pound line did well on trout, but those who stubbornly stuck to heavy line caught very little", observed Getty. "The bass bite is going full throttle, and there are bass being caught in just about all of the traditional spots."......
