Northern California, Southern Oregon fishing, hunting, outdoor news, and photos

Northern California, Southern Oregon fishing, hunting, outdoor news, reports and photos

Established 2006

Headline News from Northern California & Southern Oregon

Topaz Lake, Mono County, CA, Douglas County, NV

This popular fishery is open from January 1 to September 30 when other Sierra lakes are closed.
Topaz Lodge photo by Diane McEwen

Top Ten flies for stillwater
Many options for North Coast this weekend
Fishing reports - Irongate and Lost Creek
CA hunters can apply for big game tags
Junior Duck Stamp Award Ceremony
RMEF Elk Camp gets big makeover!
Boaters urged to help fight invasive species
Seized Fish and Game- What happens to it?
The Flumes and Trails of the Paradise Ridge

Equestrian Park makes improvements

By Tara Davis
05/22/13 -- Horses can make any landscape beautiful, and the landscape at Camelot Equestrian Park is no exception, though it was beautiful to begin with. Inspired by their visit to the Kentucky Horse Park in 2000, horse lovers... Full Story

GS7: Largest ever West Coast Kayak Fishing Derby

Article and photos by Jeff Baker
05/23/13 -- Last Saturday, May 18th, 196 kayak anglers descended upon the small town of Shelter Cove on California’s Lost Coast to take part in Gimme Shelter 7, which has become the largest kayak fishing event on the west... Full Story

Fishing reports - Irongate and Lost Creek

By Jason Haley
05/23/13 -- Last week I fished for bass twice at Irongate Reservoir near Hornbrook, including one club tourney day on Saturday and never caught a bass. It was very, very tough fishing for bass. We had over 18 boats... Full Story

Bechhold Slammin’ Salmon Trolling System

Fight the fish not your gear! Start with the proven Bechhold Rotary Bullet Bait Holder, add Flasher, Bait Ball and Daisy Chain, stacker and line release clips, and Voila! You've got salmon! This system is available in various sizes and colors... Full Story

Boaters...

Boat ramp etiquette,boating rules, outdoor recreation, chuck Giles, Lake fishing, boat launch

By Chuck Giles
05/19/13 -- For the past two years I have written short primers on boat ramp etiquette. Believe me, there is such a thing! For those of you who have read, understood and practiced the rules, I say thank you. However... Full Story

Feel the tingle?

By Chuck Giles
05/19/13 -- Something within all of us is beginning to tingle. It is that inescapable feeling that summer will soon be here. Memorial Day tells us. This holiday has always been the unofficial stamp of approval to begin our... Full Story

Wildflower photo contest ends May 31: Enter and win!

Laura Mecham, Wildflowers, MyOutdoorBuddy.com, Photo Contest

05/20/13 -- Wildflowers are still blooming especially at higher elevations. If you're there on Memorial Day Weekend, take a photo like "The Meadow, Juniper Lake" by Laura Mecham and share it with us. There's still time for you to win the contest!... More Info/Entry Form

Tule Lake NWR, Modoc County

Sandhill cranes are safe in the open grasslands. Wily coyotes pay them no mind but if a wing droops or a leg is bent the predators will recognize it instantly and attack. USFWS Photo by Dave Menke -- More Lake/Modoc County photos

Lake Almanor: Angling and Watersports Paradise!

Kayakers, Lake Almanor, Plumas County, MyOutdoorBuddy.com

By Jon Baiocchi
Lake Almanor is the largest lake in Plumas County and is exceptionally popular with anglers nearly year round and amongst water sports enthusiasts in the summer months. For the outdoor lover it’s the place to be no matter what time of year...Full Story

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	Fishing News Northern California and Southern Oregon offer superb fresh and saltwater fishing. Before you make a trip, make sure you have up-to-date news about where the fish are biting!
	Hunting News This region is also famous for its world-class hunting opportunities. Make sure you are armed with the absolute latest news by checking the reports being filed daily at MyOutdoorBuddy.com.
	Outdoor News If you like to explore the great outdoors your choices are essentially infinite in Northern California and Southern Oregon. Use our news pages to plan your next outing!
	Destinations So many places to visit and so little time, but if you scan these pages you'll know in advance what lies ahead and what not to miss in the almost-mythical State of Jefferson.

	Photo Contests Thanks to the extraordinary advances in camera technology the next click of the shutter may capture a prize winning image. A stroll through our many photo contest entries makes that point abundantly clear.
	Photo Galleries This preview of coming attractions is just a snippet but if you are planning a trip to this area be forewarned: These photographs, taken by some of the region's finest photographers, are sure to whet your appetite.

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