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Outdoors with Don Q: A boat tour and a nature walk at Juneau
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 8:41am
This is the second of my three-part series on our recent, 10-day, sightseeing and fishing Alaskan adventure at Juneau and Pelican.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for July 8 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 9:56am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of July 8, 2015 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Two cities, similar but uniquely different
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/05/2015 - 1:46am
This is the first of a three-part series on our recent 10-day Alaskan adventure at Juneau and at a small fishing village known as Pelican.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for July 4, 2015 holiday weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 1:01pm
Here is this July 4 holiday weekend fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and northern California. Pack a cooler, stay hydrated and don't forget your fishing license.
Outdoors with Don Q: Missing In Action at Pelican, Alaska
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/28/2015 - 1:33pm
Elaine and I just returned from a fun-filled, 10-day vacation and salt-water fishing trip that included five days in the tiny village of Pelican, Alaska.
Our trip consisted of:
Counterpane by artist Emily Silver at St. Mary's Art Center's Meinecke Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:23am
Event Date:
June 27, 2015 - 1:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Counterpane by artist Emily Silver, at St. Mary's Art Center's Meinecke Gallery from June 27 – August 22, 2015.
CCAI and St. Mary's will host a reception for the artist on Saturday, June 27, 1-4pm including an artist talk at 2pm. St. Mary's Art Center is located at 55 North R Street, Virginia City, Nevada. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
Outdoors with Don Q: An update on our deer deterrent effort
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 11:38am
Several weeks ago, I wrote an article about how Elaine and I tried a new way to keep the mule deer from eating her flowers and vegetables. We live in a small, comfortable home (circa late 1940's) in a quiet neighborhood on the older west side of Carson City.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 17 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 9:25am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of June 17 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Today is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 7:17am
Here’s a reminder of something special that occurs today in the Outdoor world: Today, Saturday, June 13 is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day for the year 2015. On this day, you can fish anywhere you want, and you will not need to have a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Trout Stamp.
Today is also Nevada State Parks Day. Today folks can enjoy free admission to all 23 Nevada state parks.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 10 and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:57am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of June 10, 2015 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Congratulations to those picked for this fall's big game hunting
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 3:11pmIt’s now official. Systems Consultants, the private computer firm in Fallon that conducts the annual computerized drawings for Nevada’s big game hunting tags, has posted the results of the 2015 drawings at its website huntnevada.com for the entire world to see.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 3 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 3:09pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of June 3 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Garden hungry deer unlucky after a few whiffs of Irish Spring
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 7:24pm
We live in a small, comfortable home built in the late 1940's in a quiet neighborhood on the older west side of Carson City. Through some 13-plus years of steady improvements, our home has seen a multitude of changes, both inside and outside.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for May 27 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 9:19am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 27, 2015 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Pack some rain gear if camping this Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 11:03pm
Memorial Day weekend is nearly here and for many it is the first outdoor adventure of 2015. Pack your rain gear for the long holiday, just in case as there is a chance of showers. So, where to go on the long weekend?
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 9:40am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. This report is from May 20 to May 27, 2015.
Outdoors with Don Q: Trivia questions to test your knowledge of the outdoors
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/15/2015 - 6:56am
Here are 30 outdoor trivia questions to test your outdoor knowledge in the areas of fish, animal and miscellaneous.
If you're ready to take the test, I'll pose the questions first and then post the answers at the end of this article.
Good luck and remember no cheating by peeking at the answers.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of May 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 3:10am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 13 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: A reminder of a special fishing publication
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/07/2015 - 10:47am
This is a reminder to pick up a widely-distributed and widely-read, outdoor publication known as “Fishing The California Alps.”
That annual newspaper is your personal guide to the fishing, camping, sightseeing and vacationing world in this part of the West, and it has many pages of detailed, in-depth information provided by experts in their specific areas of knowledge and experience.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for May 6 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 7:19am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 6 and beyond.
Outdoors with Don Q: Remember your 2015 California fishing licenses and stamps
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 1:55pmNow that the California 2015 fishing season is open (complete with fresh snow), this is a reminder that if you are planning to fish in the Golden State, be advised you will need the current license and any necessary stamps.
You can purchase that license and applicable stamps at a number of local outlets or on the Internet.
If you do need to buy a license and stamps, here is some info:
Annual Non-Resident Licenses:
The 2015 non-resident annual fishing license is $126.36, and it is good through December 31, 2015.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for April 29 to May 5
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 9:30am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of April 29 and beyond.
The Governor's Bill: Small business cannot afford another expense
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 10:23amTo the Editor: I am writing this as a business owner who has spoken to many businesses, residents, agricultural community, and yes, teachers who all support education, including myself, but, not at the expense of small businesses. At a glance looking at the Governor’s Sandoval’s bill this sounds like an appealing option, but go a little deeper and you will see that this could be a devastating decision for many of the people who are the backbone of our business community. This bill could possibly be the straw that broke the camel’s back. It reads as follows:
Outdoors with Don Q: California fishing season begins Saturday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 8:00am
This is my annual reminder that it’s almost time to have fun fishing in the Golden State once again. On Saturday, April 25 the 2015 fishing season will open for all applicable lakes, reservoirs, streams, creeks and rivers in the State of California.
That season will then remain open until Saturday, Nov. 15. If you’re new to this area, here’s some information that can be useful if you would like to fish on that Opening Day or for the entire Opening Weekend:
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California opening weekend fishing report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 12:39am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of April 22 and beyond. Opening weekend for fishing on most California waters is Saturday.
Outdoors with Don Q: Reminder to apply for big game hunting tags by April 20
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 12:20pmThis is a final reminder that if you're one of many tens of thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2015 hunting tag, the final deadline for receiving your application will be 5 p.m. Monday, April 20, if submitted by mail or by 11 p.m. Monday, April 20, if submitted via the internet.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 15 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 11:01pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of April 15, 2015. Reminder: Opening Day for California fishing season is April 25.
Outdoors with Don Q: Lake and river outlook is grim for the rest of the year
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/09/2015 - 12:06pm
We are into the first part of the month of April, winter is behind us, and the outlook is grim for the rest of the year due to our prolonged drought. Here are some things that are currently occurring and will probably occur:
Snow: Our Sierra Nevada snowpack is either non-existent or minimal at best. There are very few snowdrifts across higher elevation hiking trails. Deep snowfields and snowdrifts in the mountains are things of the past. The peaks are bare rather than smooth white with lots of snow.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for April 8-14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 8:59pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of April 8, 2015 and beyond. Opening day for fishing on most California waters is Saturday, April 25.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for April 1 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 8:27am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California this first week of April, 2015. Opening Day for California fishing is April 25.
