Outdoors Articles

Leave young wildlife in the wild
by ODFW, JUNE 15, 2018

Put it back. That’s the advice you’re likely to hear if you bring a young wild animal home to “take care of it”—and you might get a warning or citation from Oregon State Police, too. Oregon’s deer and elk give birth from May through July and many other wildlife species also bear their young at this time of year. It’s natural...
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Succulent Plant Poachers Convicted in Humboldt County
by CDFW, JUNE 13, 2018

Three defendants in a succulent plant poaching case out of Humboldt County have each pled guilty to two felonies and other misdemeanor charges, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office announced. Felony convictions included conspiracy and false filings with the government, and misdemeanor convictions included removal of plant material from public lands and...
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How Do I Know if I Have Nutria on my Property?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, JUNE 8, 2018

Question: I own property in Merced and I have some concerns about the Central Valley nutria discovery. I haven’t noticed anything out of the ordinary, but what signs should I be looking out for? Can I have someone come out and survey my property to make sure they’re not here, just for my own peace of mind? (Ann) Answer: Nutria are large, invasive...
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CDFW Reminds the Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone
by CDFW, JUNE 4, 2018

Spring and early summer is the peak time for much of California’s wildlife to bear their young. With this in mind, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is asking well-intentioned members of the public to leave young wildlife alone. It may be hard to resist scooping up a young wild animal that looks vulnerable and abandoned, but intervention may...
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Annual California Invasive Species Action Week Benefits Environment and Native Species
by CDFW, JUNE 2, 2018

The fifth annual California Invasive Species Action Week is scheduled Saturday, June 2, through Sunday, June 10. Action Week is a statewide event that promotes public participation in the fight against invasive species that harm our environment, agriculture and native species. Numerous state agencies, non-profit organizations and other organizations across the state are teaming up to host events this year. Opportunities include...
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Insurance fraud is no accident
Before and After
by Don Stec, JUNE 1, 2018

I was in my office when I heard loud tapping noises at the front door. The door is glass and as I looked up I saw a man wearing a neck brace and holding a cane. He was struggling to open the door. His cane was tapping against the glass each time he pulled the door handle making the noise. He...
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