Outdoors

How would you like to take a mid-to-late summer vacation at an out-of-the-way location, right here in the State of Nevada? 
If you are interested, did you know that our very own White Pine County is home to one of the nation's least visited and Nevada's only National Park — The 77,000 acre Great Basin National Park?

If you've never been there, here is a whole bunch of useful information:

Here is this week's fishing report for Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 13 through July 20.

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bats are some of the most misunderstood animals.
Join park volunteer and bat expert, Brian Buttazoni, for this informative evening program “The World of Bats.”
Learn about what bats eat, where they live, how they are beneficial to humans and how to observe them.
WHAT: An evening with bats
WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

By 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.

Marlette Lake, which is located between Carson City and Lake Tahoe, will open for the 2011 fishing season on July 15. That season will close on Sept. 30.
Fishing hours are one hour before sunrise to two hours after sunset. The limit is zero fish. Catch and release only.
Only artificial flies and lures with single barbless hooks may be used.
Be advised that this lake is a five mile hike (one-way) with an elevation gain of about 1,200 feet from Spooner State Park at Spooner Summit.
There is no overnight camping permitted at Marlette Lake.

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
CARSON CITY — Nevada State Forester and Fire Warden, Pete Anderson, issued a warning on July 8 about fire danger throughout Nevada. Western Nevada has experienced numerous wildfire ignitions over the past few weeks posing an increasing danger to the public as vegetation continues to dry.

By Heather Segale
Children are invited to spend the day with scientists to learn about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe.

By Don Quilici
After a record-breaking year of many major-sized snowstorms this last winter, the Davis Lake area, just north of Portola, California has some spectacular displays of colorful wildflowers blooming at the present time.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of July 6-13.

A buck mule deer with his antlers still in heavy velvet was spotted taking a rest on Thursday, June 30.
He was near the Quilici cabin which is located on a hillside between Portola and Davis Lake, Calif. In the second photo, two visitors to the Quilici cabin on Saturday, July 2.
Photos by Elaine Quilici

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
We have finally had some significant snowmelt and can now update access and trail conditions into Marlette-Hobart Backcountry.

By 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.

By the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oregon fishery managers decided to close the central Oregon coast (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain) nearshore (inside 40 fathoms) sport Pacific halibut fishery on 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, because the quota is projected to be attained.

June 21: Cave Rock Landing at Lake Tahoe: 3,936 rainbow trout: 10.4 inches in length.
June 22: Wilson Common in Washoe Valley: 500 rainbows: 10 inches.
June 22; Davis Creek Pond in Washoe Valley: 500 rainbows: 10 inches.
June 22: Marilyn’s Pond in Washoe County: 500 rainbows: 10 inches.
June 24: Desert Creek in Lyon County: 788 rainbows: 10.4 inches.
June 24: Desert Creek in Lyon County: 584 brown trout: 10.7 inches.
For information, call the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Headquarters in Reno at 688-1500 during regular business hours.

July 01 – Sept. 30 – Pyramid Lake (north of Reno) is closed to fishing for Lahontan cutthroat trout.

July 04 – Fourth of July Holiday.

July 15 – Opening day of the 2011 fishing season at Marlette Lake.
This season will close on September 30.
Call the Nevada Department of Wildlife at 688-1500.

July 15 – Second Wednesday of the month:
Regular monthly meeting of the Clear Creek Bowmen at Fire Station No. 1 on Stewart Street at 6:30 p.m.
Call Jim or Carol Davis at 883-0389.

July 19 – Third Tuesday of the month:

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
With the passage of AB167, signed by Governor Brian Sandoval, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will develop a coordinated statewide aquatic invasive species (AIS) management plan to control and prevent species like quagga mussels, Didymo (rock snot), Asian clams, curly leaf pondweed, northern pike and may others.
The bill’s main sponsor was Assemblywoman Irene Bustamante Adams
(D - Las Vegas).

By the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) conducted two abalone checkpoints on California’s north coast on June 16 and 17.

Both checkpoints were slower than usual due to rough ocean conditions.

One checkpoint in Navarro, Mendocino County, was conducted by 21 game wardens and one State Parks ranger. Members of the Mendocino Abalone Watch Group assisted with game bag checks and directing traffic.

By the California Department of Fish and Game
California game wardens served two search warrants on members of a deer poaching ring early Thursday, resulting in the arrest of three Stockton men.

The wardens arrested Thongseuth Khounchanh, 58, Ti Sila, 51, and Bounleuna Sysenglath, 59, as they returned from an all-night poaching trip in El Dorado County.

The men were charged with killing deer and selling deer meat for profit.

By the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
We have finally had some significant snowmelt and can now update access and trail conditions into Marlette-Hobart Backcountry.
North Canyon and Marlette Lk Basin
North Canyon is free of snow until one reaches Marlette Saddle at the 4 mile mark. The saddle still has a 150-200 ft long snowdrift blocking the road. The rest of the road down to the lake is clear for hiking/biking with a few remaining drifts on over to the dam and Flume trail.
Marlette Trail

Here are some photos taken from the top of Ebbett's Pass last weekend, showing how much snow is still on the ground after our very long winter.

ALPINE LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: The road is open, but there is still a LOT of snow around the lake. The lake is about 80% ice covered with some fishable water. Unfortunately, there is enough snow on the ice, you can't tell what is safe and what isn't. With this week's warm temps and some wind, next weekend may be a different story.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:

By Don Quilici
California has two Free Fishing Days associated with holidays this year. The first Free Fishing Day in 2011 is on July 2 (for the Fourth of July) and the second is on September 3 (for Labor Day).

By 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.

By the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
There are caves found throughout the Shasta Cascade region that are waiting to be explored. Some of which have even helped shape the course of history such as the Modoc Indian War, where Modoc Indians took refuge from the US Army forces.

Venture through the thousands of years old lava tubes that was once cutting, slicing, and twisting through the crust of the earth.

By Don Quilici
This is a reminder that Pyramid Lake, which is located about 30 miles north of Reno-Sparks, will close on Thursday, June 30 to 2010-2011 fishing for Lahontan cutthroat trout.

That large, desert lake has a three-month trout closure, each year, from July 01 to September 30. On October 1, it will re-open for the 2011-2012 cutthroat trout fishing season.

General information:

• You will be on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Indian Reservation.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Oregon fishery managers added three days to the all-depth sport halibut fishery off the central Oregon coast.
Fishing for Pacific halibut will be open Thursday, June 23, through Saturday, June 25, at all depths.

The spring all-depth season for the central coast area – from Cape Falcon (30 miles south of the Columbia River) to Humbug Mountain (south of Port Orford) – opened May 12 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Despite Nevada's unseasonably cool spring, anyone who has been around awhile knows it won't be long before the 100-degree days are here for the long haul. That means outdoor enthusiasts will need to take extra precautions to guard their well being while recreating in the outdoors.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Robert B. Lincoln, a sportsman from Carson City, has won a $1,000 gift certificate, an incentive for applying ear¬ly for a 2011 Big Game tag.

Lincoln was notified via phone by Don Sefton of Systems Consultants, the sponsor of the gift certificate.

“The winner had the option to choose a gift certificate to Cabela’s, Scheels or Bass Pro and chose Cabela’s,” said Sefton. “It was a very exciting phone call to make, and Mr. Lincoln was thrilled to win the incentive prize.”

June 13: Cave Rock Landing at Lake Tahoe: 3,614 rainbow trout: 10.5 inches in length.
June 14: Catnip Reservoir in Northern Washoe County: 3,000 Cutthroat trout: 8.1 inches in length.
June 15: Spooner Lake at Spooner Summit: 2,133 rainbows: 10.2 inches.
June 15: Spooner Lake at Spooner Summit: 1,771 rainbows: 10.1 inches.
June 15: Spooner Lake at Spooner Summit: 2,099 rainbows: 9.8 inches.
For information, call the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Headquarters in Reno at 688-1500 during regular business hours.

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Game wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will participate in a national effort to reduce instances of boating under the influence. For the effort, dubbed Operation Dry Water, officers will be out in force June 24-26 looking for boat operators with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) exceeds the state limit of .08%.
Operation Dry Water will include increased patrols statewide, including at Lakes Mead and Mohave, South Fork Reservoir and Lake Tahoe.