Hunting Articles

Hunt Fall Turkeys Now
Ramblings
by John Higley, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Throughout the year I spend a great amount of time in the presence of turkeys, most of which are the feathered kind. I hunt real turkeys in the spring and fall, photograph them throughout the year and observe them almost daily. I hunt them with a passion born more than 40 years ago during the first spring turkey hunt ever...
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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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Deer Season Success
Ramblings
by John Higley, OCTOBER 31, 2016

Whew! The deer seasons, for most of us, are finally over. Thanks to the stormy weather that came along a couple of times this month, most of the hunters I know filled their tags. Even I got a 3x3 blacktail buck on a ranch near Montgomery Creek. It was a wet, windy hunt, but not too bad considering I was...
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Can Minors Legally Hunt Alone?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, AUGUST 5, 2016

Question: I am 16 years old and have my hunter education certification. I was wondering if it is legal for me to hunt by myself with a firearm. I have not found anything saying one way or another whether I can legally do this. If it is legal, do I need to carry written consent from my parents with me?...
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California Outdoors Q & A: What to Do With Injured Wildlife?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MARCH 3, 2011

Question: How many fishing lines can I use at one time when fishing in the ocean? (Rob K.) Answer: In saltwater, you can use as many lines as you can handle, with some exceptions. On public piers, only two fishing appliances (lines, rods, traps, hoop nets, etc.) are allowed. When fishing for rockfish, lingcod, salmon and some other species, the number...
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California Outdoors Q & A: Can Hunters Sell Their Game for Medicinal Reasons?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Question: I have my own boat and take friends out lobster fishing with me. I always make sure each person has their license and report card. I also make sure each person has their own bag and keeps each lobster they catch separate as they catch them. My question is, if a game warden finds a short lobster in one...
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