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http://www.dfg.ca.gov/news/Answer: There are no regulations prohibiting the use of manual winches by sportfishers to assist in pulling crab traps or hoop nets. Use of power-driven winches is prohibited north of Point Arguello, but there is an exception for handling crab traps or nets (see California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 28.70.)
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Who: California Fish and Game Commission What: Meeting regarding north coast marine protected areas (potential adoption) When: Wednesday, June......