GIANT FISH AND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
The Endangered Species Act and the Fisherman By Del Albright Sixty feet under the warm Mexican waters off the coast of San Felipe, the giant creature swam effortlessly, constantly on the prowl for food. Weighing a hundred pounds, he could pretty much eat anything he wanted, so when he saw the Corvina rock fish dangling […]
AGE OF THE GOLDEN MUSSEL (LAKE CLOSURES, RESTRICTIONS, MANAGEMENT)
AGE OF THE GOLDEN MUSSEL (LAKE CLOSURES, RESTRICTIONS, MANAGEMENT) By Del Albright (DISCLAIMER: This is the best information I could find as of 5/2/2025. I can’t be sure it will hold true for very long. Be sure to check your lake or water controlling agency before attempting to launch your boat. Things change fast.) The […]
PEST ERADICATION, NORTHERN CA GROUND SQUIRRELS
SHOOTING GROUND SQUIRRELS, HELPING RANCHERS IN MODOC COUNTY, CA The Belding’s Ground Squirrel is a well-established, very much disliked pest in northern CA, including Modoc County. Sometimes mistakenly called a prairie dog, Beldings live in communities and can destroy a pasture in no time. They love alfalfa. Modoc County, up near the borders of Oregon […]
PATIENCE – THE MAGIC FISHING BAIT!
Be Patient: The Secret Ingredient to Fishing Joy There’s more to fishing than catching fish. It’s the quiet moments before sunrise as the lake slowly wakes up. It’s the feel of the cool morning air on your face. It’s watching a blue heron stalk the shoreline or sharing a laugh with your kid as you […]