Ticks, leeches, fleas, lice, bedbugs… even hearing the names of parasites can make one’s skin crawl. An individual stricken by parasites would certainly not be considered “healthy,” but the situation for ecosystems may be different. Parasite populations are often far more diverse and abundant than the species that host them, and this army of tiny marauders can have major effects...
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Steelhead fishing on the Smith River has been off and running for a week, but the storms headed our way this weekend may put a damper on the hot action. The river has been chocked-full of steelhead since last week and anglers drifting from the forks to Ruby van Deventer Park have enjoyed some of the best fishing in recent...
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It can be hard to judge winter fishing. Lots of folks would rather toast their socks by a fire than roll the weather dice to chase a trout. Under the waves the bite can waver from a post shower frenzy to sunshiny stillness in just hours. Still, if you’ve staked out the right patch of shore and cast your line...
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Tumbling their way through the redwoods, the streams of California’s Central Coast provide valuable habitat for those salmon and trout tenacious enough to contend with seasonal lagoons, the steep gradients of coastal mountains, and the effects of increasingly urbanized watersheds. The challenges facing fish that have persisted in these streams, such as steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and coho salmon (O. kisutch), will...
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2020 brings in a new year, a new fishing season and possibly some new regulations. The one thing we all need to do is turn in our steelhead report cards and salmon harvest cards. These are important items for the coming fishing season. For one thing it helps in determining what the quotas will be for the coming seasons. There...
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THIS VALENTINE’S DAY SURPRISE YOUR SWEETIE WITH A SPECIAL  ‘SHOOT WITH A VINTNER’ LUXURY PACKAGE   FROM WINE COUNTRY’S WING & BARREL RANCH  Once-in-a-lifetime getaways feature lodging, meals, and shooting with world-class vintners.  No membership required! SONOMA, CALIFORNIA – Jan. 16, 2020 This Valentine’s Day, surprise your beloved with an experiential holiday unlike any other. Including a spa and resort stay, food and wine pairing, and a luxury dinner out —...
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