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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – The HVL Men’s Niners Golf Club held a stroke play tournament on Thursday, July 4.
The results were:
- First flight: Woody Frink won with the lowest net of the day, 27. Scott McAllister was second with 31. Bruce Brashares and Fred Figg tied for third, 34.
- Second flight: Tim Greer, Olie Smith, and Dave Mann tied for first at 33.
- Third flight: Bruce Hamilton took first with the fine net, 28. Jim Brown and Mike Higman tied for second at 30.
- Fourth flight: Bob Schossler was first at 30. Paul Harvey was second at 32. Doug Carter and Gary Foote tied for third at 33.
Closest to the par 3 Pins were Tim Greer and Dale Reeser.
Chip-ins were had by Bob Chesnut, Jim Wilson, Doug Carter and Bruce Brashares.
Fifty-three men participated in the day’s events.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – There is still time for high school students to sign up for free membership in the United States Tennis Association and receive free entry into the Lake County Open Junior Tournament.
The one-day event will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, July 15, at Gard Street courts.
Call 707-591-6708 or email
Refreshments will be provided and trophies awarded.
Deadline to sign up is Friday, July 12.
For more information, go to www.ustanorcal.com .
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Question: I know a California fishing license allows a person to “take” a certain number of each reptile and amphibian species, which are defined in the Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations.
I also understand “take” is defined as “hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill fish, amphibians, reptiles …” or attempting to do so.
If I legally take a chuckwalla with a fishing license this year, do I need to have a fishing license for each year after 2013 in order to continue to keep it? (Anonymous)
Answer: No. In order to legally take a non-restricted native reptile from the wild, you will need a valid 2013 Sport Fishing License.
In the 2013-14 California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations, go to page 20 for the list of reptiles and bag limits. As long as the chuckwalla is legally taken with a sport fishing license, you are not required to purchase additional licenses just to keep the reptile.
Regarding the possession of other native reptiles, there are some species that are listed as “Restricted Species”, which means they may not be taken or kept as pets.
For the list of Restricted Species Laws and Regulations, go to www.dfg.ca.gov/enforcement/ and go to the California Code of Regulations Title 14 link and search for Section 671(c)(11).
Definition of multi-day fishing trip
Question: My friends and I are planning our annual, multiday fishing trip off the coast this summer. I have a question related to the regulations that might apply to our trip, so we don’t run into a problem with a game warden.
Under Section 27.15 on page 28 of the 2013/14 Ocean Fishing Booklet, multi-day fishing trips are described as being “continuous and extend(ing) for a period of 12 hours or more on the first and last days of the trip, and no berthing or docking is permitted within five miles of the mainland shore.”
Our trip will be for four days, we’ll fish for 12 hours every day, and we will anchor the boat in a protected cove off shore. It is not clear though if we are required to be physically fishing or to actually remain aboard the vessel the whole time.
It seems we would meet the definition of a multi-day trip; however, we may wish to camp and sleep ashore overnight.
If we fish from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Day No. 1, then anchor the boat offshore, sleep on land, and resume our fishing from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. the next day, is this still considered “continuous?”
Similarly, if we remain aboard, but stop fishing between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., is this still considered “continuous?”
Could you please describe any definition provided in the regulations for “continuous” that could clarify this question? (Neil P.)
Answer: A Declaration for Multi-Day Fishing Trip requires that the trip is continuous and extends for a period of 12 hours or more on the first and last days of the trip. In addition, no berthing or docking is permitted within five miles of the mainland shore (CCR Title 14, section 27.15).
The multiday fishing permit is intended to allow persons fishing offshore, on a trip that lasts multiple days, to catch and keep up to three daily limits of finfish, lobster and rock scallops, and up to two limits of abalone.
The situation you described could be viewed as a land-based camping trip, using a vessel to get to your destination and fish from.
The warden that observed your activities would have to use discretion to determine if your activities met the conditions of a multi-day fishing trip.
While there is no definition of “continuous” provided, if you choose to camp or fish on the mainland coast, it would be a stretch to say that you were still on a fishing trip on your boat.
Selling elk antlers and sheds
Question: I know it’s not legal to sell deer antlers, but what about elk antlers, either sheds or those that include a skull plate?
I read your column about selling any animal native to California and wonder if that includes elk antlers, which many use for decorative purposes, knives, etc, as there is a market for such items. (Scott W.)
Answer: It is unlawful to sell or purchase any part of a bird or mammal found in the wild in California.
Since elk are found in the wild in California, this applies to elk antlers. However, shed antlers or antlers taken from domestically-reared animals that have been manufactured into products or handcraft items, or that have been cut into blocks or units which are to be handcrafted, may be purchased or sold (see Fish and Game Code, section 3039).
Carrie Wilson is a marine environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. While she cannot personally answer everyone’s questions, she will select a few to answer each week in this column. Please contact her at
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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Anderson Marsh State Historic Park holds monthly guided nature walks, followed by a tour of the Historic Ranch House Museum, on the second Saturday of the month.
The last walks scheduled for the summer will be held on Saturday, July 13, and Saturday, Aug. 10.
Led by Park Docents Gae Henry and Henry Bornstein, these summer walks will cover the Cache Creek Nature Trail.
Come and view the birds, dragonflies, butterflies and other wildlife and wildflowers that can be found in the park this time of year.
Bring your binoculars and meet in front of the ranch house at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife to be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – walks begins at 8:30 a.m.
A tour of the historic Ranch House Museum begins immediately after the walk. If rain cancels the walk, the ranch tour will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the walks, email
For more information about the park, you may also visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=483 .