CARRIE WILSON
Carrie Wilson is a marine biologist with the California Department of Fish and Game. Each week, Carrie answers questions sent in by outdoorsmen on a wide range of hunting and fishing topics. You can find her answers and more information about fishing and hunting in California by visiting californiaoutdoors.wordpress.com.
Q AND A | REMOVING SALMON HEADS
Do you have to give up salmon heads to fish checkers? Is it legal to carry a pistol when fishing? We've got the answers.
Q AND A | WATERFOWL RESERVATIONS, SHARING FISH AND JAVELIN HUNTING
Ever wonder how the state decides who gets selected to take part in certain hunts while others miss out? We've got the answer to that question and other hunting topics, as well.
Q AND A | 25 SHELL LIMIT WHEN DUCK HUNTING
Why are you limited to carrying 25 shells when duck hunting in California? Also, can you spear dungeness crab? Can you hunt in city limits? We've got the answers.
Q AND A | BASS RIGS, HANDGUNS AND HUNTING
Is it legal to fish with an Alabama Rig for freshwater species in California? What about having your own shark tank... Is that legal? Find out here.
Q AND A | HUNTING FROM A BICYCLE, LOBSTER TRAPS AND MORE
Using a bicycle while deer hunting can help you cover some ground, but is it legal?
Q AND A | HUNTING LICENSES AND FISHING QUESTIONS
Ever wonder if you can carry a weapon while hiking during hunting season without holding a hunting license? What about squid fishing? We've got the answers.
Q AND A | FROM TARGET SHOOTING TO BOATS AND BOOZE
Marine biologist Carrie Wilson answers questions relating to abalone, target shooting, duck hunting and whether or not you can bring booze on a charter boat.
Q AND A | LOBSTER, WATERFOWL AND MARLIN
If you find a dead duck on hunting lands should you pick it up and turn it in? Can you spearfish for marlin? Can you use a bow-mounted range finder? These questions and more in this week's Q and A.
Q AND A | FROM ABALONE TO BEARS
Marine biologist Carrie Wilson answers questions about hunting laws, bears and the growth rates of abalone in this week's Q and A.
Q AND A | HALIBUT HOOKS AND GAFFING SALMON
Is it legal to fish for halibut with three trebles and can you gaff a legal-sized salmon?





