Outdoors Articles

How to handle an insurance claim
Before and After
by Don Stec, APRIL 4, 2018

It is at least a weekly occurrence when a vehicle owner, during the course of getting an Insurance collision estimate, will express concern about an insurance company cheating him on a collision repair by not allowing a complete repair. After dealing with insurance companies and vehicle owners for over 47 years in the collision repair business, I have formed my...
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Californians Help Endangered Species on State Tax Returns
by CDFW, MARCH 31, 2018

Income tax returns are due April 16, so there’s still time to make a Voluntary Tax Contribution or two that benefit wildlife on your California Form 540. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) needs your help to save the more than 300 listed threatened and endangered plant and animal species that are native to our state. The Rare and...
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How Do I Catch a Trespasser on My Property?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MARCH 30, 2018

Question: I own property in a rural part of Monterey County although I don’t live there all the time. I am there most weekends and many weeklong stretches throughout the year. Twice in the last month, I found a gate open on my property that should always be closed. I know for sure I left it latched and there were no...
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2018 Invasive Species Youth Art Contest Kicks Off with “Pledge to Not Spread” Theme
by CDFW, MARCH 28, 2018

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites young artists and future biologists to enter the 2018 California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year’s theme is “Pledge to Not Spread!” Youths in grades two through 12 are eligible to enter the annual contest and all types of media are welcome and encouraged – drawings, paintings, animations, comic strips, videos,...
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CDFW March 2018 Calendar of Events
by CDFW, MARCH 27, 2018

Weekends — Ecological Reserve Tours at Elkhorn Slough. Volunteers lead walks every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Binoculars and bird books are available for the public to borrow at no cost. The visitor center and main overlook are fully accessible. The day use permit fee is $4.12 per person, ages 16 and older (permits may be purchased on-site). Groups of five or...
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ODFW hosts series of meetings for public input on 2019-21 budget
by ODFW, MARCH 22, 2018

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a series of town hall meetings around the state in April to gather public input on the agency's proposed 2019-21 budget. The proposed budget, which is being developed by ODFW and an external budget advisory committee, will be presented for review and comment at the meetings listed below taking place in Bend,...
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