hunting
Three from Dayton charged in year-long NDOW bear poaching investigation
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 11:31amNevada Department of Wildlife game wardens recently wrapped up a complicated year-long investigation into the poaching of a large male black bear in the spring of 2017, resulting in formal charges being filed in Dayton Justice Court March 28 by the Lyon County District Attorney’s Office.
Silver State Tag offers hunt of a lifetime and more
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 8:48amDescribing the Silver State Tag is a lot like watching one of those late night infomercials. With all the extra gear and services a person can win, you are constantly saying the phrase, “but wait, there’s more!”
Mac the Naw: Welcomed changes made to 2018 Nevada fishing license
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 9:45amHello fellow anglers. I have some great news for Nevada anglers. This year the Nevada Department of Wildlife has restructured their licensing. There is no need to get a second rod stamp or purchase a trout stamp when purchasing your 2018 fishing license.
Carson City man finds antler shed of mule deer known as 'The King of Carson'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 3:30pmShed antler season has begun around the West with one Carson City outdoorsman having found the antlers of a very large buck known locally as the "King of Carson."
Men sentenced in White Pine County illegal elk kill
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 8:57amAn adult father and son from Wisconsin were sentenced and fined this week in the Seventh District Court of Ely for poaching a bull elk in White Pine County in November of 2015, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Nevada receives $1 million federal grant to open new Walker River Park
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:51pmMASON VALLEY — Nevada Division of State Parks is the recipient of a $1 million federal grant award through the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund to develop Nevada's newest state park, the Walker River State Recreation Area.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 24 - 25
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 7:00pmFebruary is coming to a close, and we’ve got the chance at a nice weekend. Explore a new trail with Muscle Powered as they take on the Fay-Luther Trail south of Genoa. If you’re in a theater kind of mood, catch the Proscenium Players’ production of ‘Love Letters.’ See what the Nevada Artists Association has been up to during their Grand Re-opening and Winter Art Show Reception this afternoon. Read on and see what options the weekend brings.
SATURDAY:
- — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free)
Spinone Italiano of Carson City makes it to Westminster Dog Show final, bichon frise Flynn wins top honors
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 02/14/2018 - 10:10amA Spinone Italiano, Adele, owned by Carson City Deputy Director of Emergency Management Stacey Belt, made the cut to the final sporting dogs at the 142nd Westminster Dog Show in New York City on Tuesday. Ultimately, a bichon frise named Flynn was picked “best in show.”
Carson City show dog Adele wins Best of Breed at Westminster Dog Show in New York
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 4:20pmAdele, a Spinone Italiano show dog owned by Carson City Deputy Director of Emergency Management Stacey Belt, won best dog out of 12 in her breed Tuesday at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show in New York City.
Bowyer hits bullseye with career spanning six decades
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 10:29amOver his more than 60-year career as a custom bow maker, or bowyer, Tim Meigs, 89, made more than 9,000 custom bows for archers around the world.
He ended his career at the top of his field, but he got off to an inauspicious start.
Senator Square: Into the 'Depps' of Winterfest at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 5:10amWinterfest 2018 is here, and the theme is “Into the Depps of Winterfest"— as in Johnny Depp — with a week stuffed full of fun activities. Depp says, “I think the thing to do is to enjoy the ride while you’re on it” and this is what Carson High School students intend to do all week long.
Wild game cooking class offered by culinary center and Nevada Division of Wildlife
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 1:51pmDid you or your hunting buddies tag out this season, and you’re tired of eating the same recipes? The Nevada Department of Wildlife and Nothing To It! Culinary Center are teaming up to offer a wild game cooking class with tons of great ideas.
$10,000 reward offered in Elko County moose poaching case
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 12:28pmIndividual and groups have come forward to generate reward money in the amount of $10,000 for information that would solve a crime in which an adult moose was illegally killed 20 miles southeast of Jarbidge in Elko County.
Spinoni Italiano show dog Adele of Carson City to compete in Westminster Dog Show
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 2:47pmCarson City’s Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Stacey Belt, has a couple of very special Spinoni Italiano dogs. One of them, as Stacey puts it — a bearded Italian girl with bushy eyebrows named Adele, will be competing in the famous Westminster dog show in February.
Obituary: Wayne Pershing McAnally
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 11:15amWayne Pershing McAnally, a native Roseville resident, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimers.
Born to Dr. James F. and Marie (Gold) McAnally on September 28,1938. Graduated from Roseville High School, Class of 1957. He graduated from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, receiving the Mu Sigma Alpha outstanding Academic Proficiency Award. He was very active in his community and to name a few, he was a member of Masonic Lodge #222, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Roseville Cemetery Board of Directors.
I Love Carson City’s Thanksgiving Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 24 - 26
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 11/24/2017 - 3:03pmOnce the turkey has been devoured, all thoughts turn toward shopping. Shop Small Saturday helps to throw a spotlight on our local gems, and the great gifts you’ll find. New this year is Museum Store Sunday with both the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum participating. Make time for family and friends at the annual Nutcracker Ballet performed by Pinkerton Ballet at the Carson City Community Center. Keep reading and have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
FRIDAY:
Study: Absent for 80 years, bears returning to Nevada’s Great Basin
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/21/2017 - 1:32pmA new study from the Wildlife Conservation Society, Nevada Department of Wildlife and the University of Nevada-Reno finds that conservation efforts have resulted in successful re-colonization of black bears into portions of their historic ranges in the Great Basin in Nevada. The animals had been absent from these areas for more than 80 years.
Home Means Nevada!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 9:24pmAs a recent beneficiary of Nevada Housing Division’s Home is Possible grant assistance to firmly plant resident first-time homebuyers into Nevada soil, I found myself needing to take a fresh look at my old furniture in new rooms. To aid me in that endeavor, I looked up the new kid in town: Heather Leonard at Brown Bear Designs and Associates located at 1492 US-395, Suite 103, in Gardnerville. Delicious fall scents and soft music welcomed me through the door.
Senator Square: Annual Holiday Craft Fair returns to Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 10:43pmWomen love to shop, and guys walk around carrying their purchases, right? Well, maybe. It sure sounds like a stereotypical shopping experience, but it is not. The Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair, the area's best Christmas holiday shopping experience, is coming Nov. 17-18, and it is a time for ladies to purchase physical items and men to enjoy kinds of available food groups.
Hunting violations checkpoint set for Sunday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 12:55pmLaw enforcement officers from state and local agencies will conduct a wildlife check point from noon until 6 p.m., Sunday Oct. 8 in Alamo, NV. During that time vehicles traveling southbound on Highway 93 will be required to stop for inspection.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 23 – 24
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 6:38pmOne might think that the end of summer means that the fun times are over: they would be wrong. This list of happenings in the Carson City area isn’t getting any shorter. The annual Genoa Candy Dance is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and this weekend welcomes the first ever Silver State Arts Festival at Fuji Park, as well. The first ever Community Garage Sale at the Community Center offers one-stop bargain hunting. Swing into the season at the monthly dance party hosted by the High Sierra Swing Dance Club.
SATURDAY:
Business Spotlight: Guns and more at Wild Bill's Too
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 9:15amThere's a new gun store in Carson City, and it's packing, loaded heavy with an enormous selection of firearms and ammunition.
The breadth and depth of choices for firearms enthusiasts are what make the business stand out, Store Manager David Powell said.
NDOW allowing 20 black bears to be hunted; Demonstration planned in Reno
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 12:05pmOn September 15, 2017 the annual Nevada bear hunt season opens, and this year 45 hunters have been issued tags to participate in the season that lasts until Dec. 1, or until the quota of 20 black bears has been met, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The quota in 2016 was 41 bears.
Eyes on Carson City: Battle Born Ratacular Barn Hunt
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 3:42pmAn assortment of hunting breeds have gathered at Fuji Park in South Carson City to participate in the Battle Born Ratacular Barn Hunt, presented by Revolution Dog Sports.
Sunday, August 20: Things to do around Carson City and beyond
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 1:59amThe concerts in the Capital Amphitheater have always been a local favorite: blanket and a picnic are all you need to make the most of this Sunday afternoon. Flashback to yesteryear at the Virginia City ‘Way it Was Rodeo.’ The Trippin King Snakes take the stage at the Genoa Bar Porch Party. Food and drink will be available, and it’s a great way to wind down the weekend.
SUNDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug 19 – 20
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 5:59pmMake this weekend something special. School starts up on Monday and it will be Halloween before we blink an eye. The Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival at Battle Born Harley boasts a full day of live music, vendors, activities and family fun. Bowers Mansion plays host to the annual Bluegrass Festival – bring a picnic and enjoy. Downtown Carson City will see the first of three monthly Beer Crawls; if you get there early, head over to Remedy’s to witness their yearly Bloody Mary Competition. There is something for everyone this weekend, so keep reading and find your fun.
Wildlife officials offer seminars addressing Nevada’s urban coyotes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 11:00amOn any given day, the Nevada Department of Wildlife receives multiple calls from people expressing their concerns and asking questions about the wildlife they see in their communities. While the nature of those calls varies, a common focus of concern is the urban coyote.
Supervisor Brad Bonkowski to Hold 'Breakfast with Brad' this Friday, August 4
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 11:46amCarson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, August 4, from 7:00 to 8:00 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. Bonkowski hosts the coffee gatherings as a way to get Carson City residents involved in city issues.
Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man booked on felony child abuse, strangulation
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/29/2017 - 2:19pmA Carson City man was taken into custody at 5 p.m. Friday at the Carson City Sheriff's Office for multiple felony offenses, a Sheriff's deputy said, including child abuse and domestic battery with strangulation.
Chautauqua of Theodore Roosevelt at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 2:51pmDoug Mishler will portray former President of the United States “Theodore Roosevelt”, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 pm.