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The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense. Photo by Larry Arbanas

The mule deer was named for its large ears that along with its nose are its first line of defense. Photo by Larry Arbanas

Guide tips for Whiskeytown Kokanee
by Jeff Goodwin, SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
Whiskeytown Lake

2017 Whiskeytown Lake Kokanee Salmon Fishing It's really been a tough year of Kokanee salmon fishing for many anglers on Whiskeytown Lake this season. Hundreds of anglers experienced some of the best Kokanee fishing in recent years in 2016 and just about everyone who fished for them found at least some success on the Whiskeytown Kokanee grounds. Coming off of a...
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Plethora of Fish Being Caught
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Port of Brookings Harbor

Name a fish species and the likelihood is that it was being caught in the ocean or in the Rogue Bay. Albacore Anglers who trolled feathers and clones between 38 and 50 miles out of the Port of Brookings Harbor had a mixed bag of success with boats averaging between 20 and 50 tuna per vessel. The red-hot action occurred on a...
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You're invited to Lava Beds' Astronomy Party!
by NPS, SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Superintendent Larry Whalon of Lava Beds National Monument invites the public to participate in the sixth annual Astronomy Day and Star Party Event on Saturday, September 2nd from 1:00 pm to midnight. Throughout the day, visitors of all ages can participate in a special Night Sky Junior Ranger Program. From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, several sun-safe telescopes will be set...
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Saltwater use of dead carp
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Question: Many lakes want people to catch and remove carp yet they cannot be disposed of on site, and many people do not eat them. I have used cut carp in the Imperial Valley for catfish and it has amazingly tough skin that sometimes has to be cut off the hook. I would like those properties for shark/ray bait when casting...
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Determining creek and river boundaries during closed seasons
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Question: When a stream, river or creek is closed year-round or has a closed season, how do you determine the boundary between the closed creek, stream or river, and the river it flows into? Water flows can change on a daily basis depending on dam releases, rain, snowmelt etc. I see the regulation for flows from rivers/creeks into lakes (CCR Title...
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Nonlead Shot Required for Eurasian Collared-Doves?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Question: I am preparing my gear for the Sept. 1 dove opener and am wondering if I have to use nonlead shot for Eurasian collared-doves since they are a nonnative species with no season or limit? Do I have to carry two types of shells – lead and nonlead – to hunt both mourning doves and Eurasian collared-doves on the opener?...
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