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


 


California’s Delta History
by Erin Loury, FISHBIO, NOVEMBER 17, 2016


Imagine a verdant, marshy landscape filled with tule elk and pronghorn antelope cautiously grazing while keeping an eye out for the occasional grizzly bear wandering by. In the early-to-mid 1800s, this scenic natural landscape was how the California Delta appeared to the 300,000 Native Americans who inhabited the land. Unencumbered by levees, the Delta freely pulsed and surged in large natural tidal swings, and...
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Rain brings in fresh kings to Smith, Chetco
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Chetco River

A series of rain storms moved across the North Coast earlier this week bringing sizable rises to the Chetco and Smith rivers on Tuesday. With off and on rain in the forecast, both rivers should fish well for the next few days. Prior to the rain, fishing was tough for the masses, but the guys who are out there every...
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More Rain for the Trinity
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Trinity River

If one can believe the weather forecasts, the Trinity River Valley can expect more rain in the next two weeks. As I perused the weather forecasts for the Trinity River area, it says that rain and scattered showers are expected starting this coming Sunday through the following week. If this is to happen all but the upper most part of...
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Collins Lake Fishing Report
by Collins Lake Staff, NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Collins Lake

This week we are getting a double private trout plant. Next week will be a triple plant by Thanksgiving, which will be the end of the plants this year. This Thursday we will be filling our trout net pens with little fingerlings that we feed until the spring when we start releasing them when they reach approx. 2 lbs. in...
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Protecting Hunting Heritage in Nevada
by Sharon Waranius, NOVEMBER 14, 2016


This week, Edwin finishes his special, two-part podcast with Chief Game Warden Tyler Turnipseed. On this instalment, Edwin and Tyler talk about new technologies and advances in hunting equipment, including smart guns and sophisticated ammunition, that pose a potential threat to ethical hunting. They also discuss how the public can help protect Nevada's long, important hunting heritage. Listen Now, then check out part...
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​Winter Driving - Avoid a Speeding Ticket
Before and After
by Don Stec, NOVEMBER 14, 2016


Every winter at the collision repair center I talk to drivers that received a speeding ticket after they had a collision. During the course of writing the repair estimate, the driver will often explain what happened leading to the accident. Then they will describe the ticket they received. “I was driving at the posted speed limit and the cop cited...
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