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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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Bowfishing for Bullfrogs?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Question: In the regulations it says it’s legal to use bow and arrow to take bullfrogs. Does this mean we are also allowed to take them using compound bows? (J. Riggs) Answer: Yes, compound bows are legal for taking bullfrogs as long as the arrow shaft or the point, or both, are attached by a line to the bow or to a...
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Sacramento River Trout Report
by Gary Heffley, NOVEMBER 13, 2016
Sacramento River - Lower

Many guides and anglers are finding the catch rates slow in the Redding area for Sacramento River Rainbows. Some are blaming the lack of salmon in the river, as this is the time when the egg bite is usually epic and 20 to 30 fish days can be common. Still some fly anglers are picking up trout on egg patterns...
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