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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

Trinity River Fishing Report
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Trinity River

The storage capacity is slowing down as the reservoirs are not getting the inflow needed to bring up the capacity needed for good water storage for spring crops and later cold water needed for the juvenile fish to survive. Last year approximately five percent of the winter run Chinook juveniles survived to reach the ocean. A good percent of the...
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FLW visits Shasta Lake this week
by Gary Heffley, FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Shasta Lake

Some of the best bass anglers in the country will descend on Lake Shasta this week as the Costa FLW Western Series presented by Minn-Kota begins Thursday 2-18. This 3-day event which will draw up to 150 boats and 300 anglers is the first of 3 Western Series events to be held in California. The other events will be in...
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On the Rise
by Collins Lake Staff, FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Collins Lake

Recent rains have risen Collins Lake to within 23' from a full lake. Looking so much better and hopefully more rains still to come in late February & March to fill it all the way full.

How do hunters deal with fleas and ticks?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Question: I’m not a hunter but am wondering if there is a concern for hunters having to deal with fleas and/or ticks jumping off a cooling carcass when field dressing the animal? (Kelly B., Los Angeles) Answer: Many animals have fleas and ticks and hunters are encouraged to protect themselves from bites by using appropriate sprays or products to reduce the...
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How to find 'What’s Open and What’s Closed' in ocean waters?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Question: I’ve spent hours on the CDFW website trying to find the season and take limits for halibut. Can you please tell me if you know the answer? (Richard G., Redondo Beach) Answer: Yes! And next time you have a question like this, here’s the first and best place to check: http://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Regulations/Fishing-Map. This is a great resource, so please bookmark this...
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When Bullies Intentionally Harm Wildlife
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Question: I live in an over-55 community in Rio Vista. There are wild turkeys here and Canada geese, which many of us love. Last month someone deliberately ran into turkeys crossing a road to go to their roosting trees. A man who went out every evening to watch them “fly up” saw a car actually speed up to hit them....
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