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Six yearling bears nursed at Lake Tahoe are returned back to Mother Nature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:46amRehabilitated through Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a total of six orphaned bear cubs have been returned to the wild this spring, ending the California Department of Fish and Game's 2012 yearling bear release program.
The cubs were found in various locations around the state in the summer months of 2011 and were rehabilitated at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care prior to being judged ready to return to the wild. The state program is ongoing and will continue as new cubs come into the facility.
New Study Questions Value Of Regulations And Tax Incentives Enacted By States To Create “Green Jobs”
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:20amCARSON CITY – A new report questions the value of tax incentives and regulations approved by many states around the country, including Nevada, to create “green jobs,” noting that subsidies used for such programs can take away revenue for other needs such as public education.
DFG top stories and accomplishments for 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:07amThe year of 2011 was anything but quiet for the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG).
Pesky bears, a roaming gray wolf, significant poaching arrests, tsunami relief work and dramatic wildlife rescues were among the stories that captured the public’s attention.
DFG also welcomed new Director Charlton H. Bonham, who was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in August.
Nevada bear hunt count up to 13
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:00am(AP) - Hunters have bagged 13 bears in Nevada's inaugural bear hunt, and the season is still one female away from coming to an end.Nevada Department of Wildlife spokesman Chris Healy on Tuesday sai...
12 bears killed so far in Nevada's inaugural hunt
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:00amNevada's inaugural bear hunt is one sow away from the end of the season after a fifth female was killed over the weekend, the Department of Wildlife said Monday.The 350-pound bear was killed Sunday...
12 bears killed so far in Nevada's inaugural hunt
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:00amNevada's inaugural bear hunt is one sow away from the end of the season after a fifth female was killed over the weekend, the Department of Wildlife said Monday.The 350-pound bear was killed Sunday...
Bear hunt reaches halfway point
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 4:00amThe Nevada bear hunt has reached its halfway point, and 10 bears have now been tagged, Nevada Department of Wildlife spokesman Chris Healy said.Recent kills on Sunday and Monday bring the number of...
Advisory board members vote to continue bear hunt
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:01amCarson Valley resident John Glover said he has been hunting for bears for 15 days so far in this first season and he's only seen two."If I wind up getting a bear, I'll be tickled," he said. "If I d...
Bear hunt rules back before board
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 4:01amWith a week before the Nevada Commission on Wildlife is scheduled to discuss making temporary regulations on a bear hunt permanent, the number of bears taken by hunters has fallen off dramatically....
Bear hunt toll up to seven
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 3:03amThree more bears were hunted and killed over the weekend, bringing the total for Nevada's first bear hunt to seven.Two of the bears were taken in the Pine Nut Mountains and a third was taken in the...
Trout fishing season opener at Alpine County's Heenan Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 2:28amThis is my annual reminder that a special window set aside for fishing begins on the Friday before Labor Day.
Sept. 2, 2011 is the Opening Day of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing season at Heenan Lake in nearby Alpine County, Calif.
Each year, that season opens the Friday before Labor Day and closes the last Sunday in October (October 30 this year).
If you’re interested and if you would like to enjoy a totally different fishing experience, plan to spend Sept. 02 at that easy-to-get-to location.
2 bears killed on opening weekend of Nevada hunt
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 1:12amRENO - Two female bears were killed during the opening weekend of the first bear hunting season in state history, state wildlife officials said Sunday.One was shot in the Carson Range near Verdi we...
1st bear hunting season in Nevada starts Saturday with a protest
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 4:01amRENO - The first bear hunting season in Nevada history began Saturday with a protest and few hunters in the field.Only six hunters turned out on the opening day of the season and no bears were kill...
Nevada Legislative Representatives Are No Shows At Homeland Security Commission Meetings
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 4:20pmCARSON CITY – The Nevada Legislature’s representatives at the state Homeland Security Commission meetings have been no shows this year, and the lack of participation is being cited as a concern by members of the panel, including Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Bears in the hood
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 9:33amGrizzly bear trapping in Idaho to begin July 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 1:14amBy the Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Idaho biologists are set to begin grizzly bear trapping for research in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest south of Yellowstone National Park.
As part of ongoing efforts under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, Idaho Fish and Game is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific trapping operations are once again about to begin in the Upper Snake Region.
Avoid unwanted encounters with bears at Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 10:43pmBy the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds people enjoying the Lake Tahoe Basin to take precautions to avoid black bear encounters. This area is prime black bear habitat, and many of these wild animals are not afraid of humans.
Recently, a bear had to be killed after a man in his tent was injured as the bear tried to break in.
Bears are constantly searching for food, which humans inadvertently make obtainable to them.
Tips to keep you and the bears safe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/24/2011 - 6:31pmBy the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
A bear enters the cab of a truck on Boulder Mountain.
Two young bears peak through cabin windows near Hobble Creek.
And, just a few days ago, a mother bear and her yearling cub are seen wandering in Ogden Canyon.
Black bear sightings are being reported across Utah.
From northern Utah to points down south, people are seeing bears across Utah right now. And in places they've never seen them before.
Bear hunt raises safety concerns
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/12/2011 - 4:01amRENO - Critics of Nevada's first black bear hunt are worried that with hunters and hikers near Lake Tahoe sharing the same woods, it won't only be bears that get shot. "Someone could be out hiking ...
Critics sue to stop Nevada bear hunt
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 4:01amA group seeking a court order to block Nevada's first legal hunting season for black bears says the hunt set to begin Aug. 20 will do nothing to address nuisance bear problems at Lake Tahoe but cou...
Fishing Report For the week of May 25 through Memorial Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:00amHere is this week's fishing report for the week of May 25 through Memorial Day weekend. The report is for rivers, streams and lakes in Northern Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra.
Movie Review: Wiig sparkles in 'Bridesmaids' comedy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/15/2011 - 3:16pm"Bridesmaids," a snappy film now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, has been billed as a distant version of "Hangover," but I think that stretches things a bit.
Douglas County authorities seek public help in copper wire theft
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 12:58pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for stealing approximately 4,000 pounds of copper wire from the Buckskin Mine. The theft was discovered on May 5, according to a press statement.
The mine is located in the northeast section of Douglas County, where it borders Lyon County. Access to the mine is made from the Lyon County side of the Pine Nut Mountains, through Mason Valley.
DFG offers tips on staying safe in bear country
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 1:14pmBy the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds campers, anglers and hikers enjoying the outdoors to take precautions to limit black bear encounters.
A key element to safe camping and recreating in bear country is to limit food odors that attract bears.
Outdoors with Don Q: Pick up a copy of Fishing the California Alps
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 4:56amIt’s that time of the year for a widely-distributed and widely-read annual publication, Fishing The California Alps. Do yourself a favor and pick one up.
The outdoor newspaper is your personal guide to the fishing, camping, sightseeing and vacationing world in our general area and it has 56 pages of detailed, in-depth information provided by lots of experts in their specific areas of knowledge and experience.
Jim Harbaugh, 49er's head coach, to speak at Governor's Dinner
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 9:26pmBy Nevada Wolfpack.com
RENO, Nev. — San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will serve as the keynote speaker at the 43rd annual Governor’s Dinner on Friday, July 8 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.
Hobart Reservoir, Nevada to open for 2011 fishing season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 12:03amHobart Reservoir, a small, high-mountain reservoir, located at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the mountains between Carson City and Lake Tahoe, will open for the 2011 fishing season on May 1.
Because of its high elevation and location, this reservoir is normally covered with ice, and surrounded by deep snow drifts, when it opens on May 1.
It will remain open to fishing through September 30.
DFG advises to leave young wildlife alone
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 7:08pmBy the California Department of Fish and Game
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) recommends that people not handle any young wild animals they see in the outdoors.
The improper handling of young wildlife is a problem in California and across the nation, most commonly in the spring, when many species are caring for their offspring. People frequently encounter young wild animals they think need assistance or have been orphaned. However, in most cases neither assumption is true and the animals should be left alone.
Book Review: Confessions of a Paper Pimp
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 11:06pm“Confessions of a Paper Pimp,” by Sam Bauman. Slalom Press, 2011. Hard copy available at Amazon, $18.95; Kindle version, $10.
By Guy W. Farmer
Legal Analysis Says Medicaid Rate Cuts To Nursing Home Industry Would Violate Federal Law
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 10:52amCARSON CITY – A legal analysis provided to the skilled nursing home industry regarding a proposed Medicaid rate reduction to cover the cost of caring for Nevada’s seniors says the cuts would be a violation of federal law.
The analysis says the proposed reductions of $20 per Medicaid resident per day are being proposed in Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget, “purely as a means to alleviate the budgetary crisis.”