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If you like looking through binoculars and appreciate good optics then the Abert Rim is for you. Photo by Larry Arbanas

If you like looking through binoculars and appreciate good optics then the Abert Rim is for you. Photo by Larry Arbanas

Rain increases vehicle collisions
Before and After
by Don Stec, MARCH 10, 2017

Driving in rain, especially when streets are flooded, can cause conditions to be more hazardous. Still, many people risk their safety and the safety of drivers nearby by not following the Basic Speed Rule. The U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, defines the Basic Speed Rule: The Basic Speed rule requires vehicle operators to drive at a...
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NCGASA holds first annual Striper Derby
by NCGASA, MARCH 9, 2017
Sacramento River

The Northern California Guides And Sportsmans Association is holding its first annual Striped bass derby on April 22nd. The NCGASA has recently re-emerged into a proactive posture for the sake of becoming a strong voice and advocate for maintaining and enhancing fishing opportunities here in northern California. Our membership is strong in numbers, fiscally strong, and a recently appointed cadre of...
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California Camp Meat Act?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MARCH 9, 2017
Monterey Bay

Question: I wonder if you could settle the subject of a discussion. Recently, I mentioned in camp that it was legal in California to kill “camp meat” under certain prescribed rules. For instance, if there were 10 men in camp for 11 days or more (perhaps 11 men, 10 days), then they could kill any one deer for “camp meat.” Such...
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Anglers hooking up on the Mad river
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 9, 2017
Mad River

“There’s been a lot more fish around this last week,” said Justin Kelly of Eureka’s RMI Outdoors. “The last week to 10 days the fishing has really improved. Most of the action is coming right in front of the hatchery, with the anglers on the opposite side of the river doing a little better. There aren’t many fresh ones around;...
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Yager Creek could muddy the Van Duzen
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 9, 2017
Van Duzen River

Flowing at roughly 3,500 cfs on Wednesday, it too is dropping quickly. It’s predicted to be below 1,000 cfs by late Sunday, and should drop into shape by Monday. The wild card is the amount of dirty water coming from Yager Creek as well as all of the snowmelt.

Eel River takes many turns
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 9, 2017
Eel River - South Fork

Eel River (main stem) “The river was headed in the right direction, but yesterday’s rain put the main stem back on the rise,” said Paul Grundman of Rio Dell’s Grundmans Sporting Goods. “On Wednesday, it was big and muddy. It needs a solid 10 days of dry weather before it will get close to fishable.” Eel River (South Fork) The South Fork was at...
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