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


 



Abandoned lobster traps and hoop nets
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MARCH 10, 2016



Question: I am a freediver who dives for lobsters along the Southern California coast. I have concerns about abandoned hoop nets and lobster traps. I can tell that they are abandoned and have been there for a while because some are rusted and old, the rope is frayed, and they are just floating underwater with no buoys attached. Numerous times...
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Clamming at Pismo Beach after 40 years
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MARCH 10, 2016



Question: I made a promise to my son 40 years ago to take him clamming at Pismo Beach, and I want to keep that promise. How are the conditions there now and when is the best time to plan a visit? (Jim S, Big Arm, Montana) Answer: Recent surveys at Pismo Beach indicate there are no legal sized clams there, although...
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Blown Out
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016

Mad River

Like the rest of the smaller coastal rivers, it’s been blown out since last week. Flowing at nearly 6,000 cfs on Wednesday, it’s predicted to climb daily and reach monitor stage by Saturday evening.
Lots of Mud
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016

Eel River - South Fork

South Fork Eel River remains high and muddy from last week’s storms, with no real end in sight. The storms hitting the area now will keep all of these rivers high and muddy for the foreseeable future.
No End in Sight
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016

Eel River

Eel River remains high and muddy from last week’s storms, with no real end in sight. The storms hitting the area now will keep all of these rivers high and muddy for the foreseeable future.
High and Muddy
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 10, 2016

Van Duzen River

Van Duzen remains high and muddy from last week’s storms, with no real end in sight. The storms hitting the area now will keep all of these rivers high and muddy for the foreseeable future.
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