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Outdoors by Guy Carl
November 6th, 2009
Annual Ducks Unlimited dinner SaturdayThe annual dinner for the Napa chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be held this Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Napa Elks Lodge. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m., and at 7 p.m., their famous prime rib dinner will be served, including fine wines from Gauge Winery.
October 30th, 2009
Sportsmen get mixed bag from state lawmakersIn its 2009 session, California’s lawmakers voted on numerous bills that directly impacted sportsmen.
October 23rd, 2009
A vote for Lake Don PedroFall can be a magical time for adventures in the outdoors. The Labor Day weekend in early September marks the traditional end of summer, and serves as a last hurrah for the summertime crowds at recreation destinations throughout the state.
October 16th, 2009
Guy gets a paddling for his birthdayFor my birthday this year, my wife Julie got me a special and unique gift — a healthy paddling! A kayak paddling trip, that is.
October 9th, 2009
New regulations to expand limits for hunters as populations growIn most of California, waterfowl season opens this year on Oct. 24.
October 2nd, 2009
Two sides of trout debate rage on after reportOnce upon a time in ages gone by, California was a wild, wonderful and natural place.
September 25th, 2009
Bumpass Hell: The name says it allImagine giant pits of scalding hot mud bubbling up from below, scorching vents of steam shooting out of the ground at over 300 degrees, and engulfing wafts of odor reminiscent of rotten eggs.
September 18th, 2009
Huge bass may be world recordDocumentation for the much talked-about 22-pound,
September 11th, 2009
War of words over waterThe beginning of fall is just around the corner, but California’s dry season is far from over. Water storage reservoirs are slowly being drained for agricultural and residential consumption, with no replenishment expected for a couple more months.
September 4th, 2009
Have fun, be safe on waterThe Labor Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial end of the summer season. Many boaters will take to the water for one final fling this weekend.
August 28th, 2009
First part of dove season opens TuesdayThe first official bird hunting season of the fall begins next week. California’s 2009 dove season will be open from Sept. 1-15, and again from Nov. 14-Dec. 28 as the second part of the split season.
August 21st, 2009
Father-son team fishes 50 states in 50 daysA fantastic outdoor adventure took place this summer for a Virginia high-school senior-to-be and his father.
August 14th, 2009
Fall bird hunting seasons in sightThe fall bird hunting is just around the corner, with the earliest seasons kicking off in September.
August 7th, 2009
Local anglers bag Clear Lake bass trophyLocal angler Mike Nichelini, along with partner Larry Grimm, won the Angler’s Choice team bass tournament at Clear Lake on Aug. 1.
July 31st, 2009
Trying to sneak in one more camping trip?Tomorrow the calendar turns to August, the final month of our traditional summer vacation season.
July 24th, 2009
Calling all duck callers: Contest set for Aug. 1The art of duck calling takes years of practice to master.
July 17th, 2009
Mythical largemouth record stands... maybeBass fishermen dream of the chance to catch that giant largemouth which breaks the long-held world record.
July 10th, 2009
Laws could get much tougher on poachersCalifornia has seen a dramatic rise in poaching during recent years.
July 3rd, 2009
Thumbs up: 'Rivers of a Lost Coast' a must-seeCalifornia’s coastal rivers were once hosts to amazingly abundant populations of steelhead trout and salmon each winter.
June 26th, 2009
It's summertime, and the bassin’ is hereSummer is officially here! For the bass fisherman, this is the season when some of the most exciting fishing can be found.
June 19th, 2009
Solid numbers in for Napa River fish countersA couple of months ago I shared a story about my experience as a volunteer counting steelhead trout in the Napa River.
June 18th, 2009
Oregon fishing: A family tradition carries onTwenty-four years ago, my father and I made our first fishing venture together into the state of Oregon.
June 12th, 2009
NOAA: Delta pumps harm salmon and other endangered fishOn June 4, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its official opinion regarding the water pumping operations in California’s Central Valley.
May 29th, 2009
Taking from outdoors funds not a good way to goWith the resounding defeat of five of the six propositions in this month’s special election — and a looming, massive $23 billion budget shortfall — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has once again proposed to subsidize the General Fund by transferring monies from the Fish and Game Preservation Fund.
May 22nd, 2009
Hawaii is a great spot for outdoor getawayThe islands of Hawaii are known for their beaches, marine life and warm tropical climate.
May 15th, 2009
Outdoor camps mean summer fun for kidsThe school year is winding down, and summer is just around the corner.
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