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EUREKA, Calif. — The North State Modified Series, presented by Protect the Harvest, has partnered up with McMurray and Sons Roofing and Mark and Sharon Baldwin to offer the richest purse ever rendered to the NSMS drivers.
The event will be held at the Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka on Sept. 25.
The first running of the “Dale Baldwin Challenge” will award $5,000 to the winner of the 60-lap main event, with $2,500 going to second, $,1500 for third, $1,200 for fourth and $1,000 to the fifth place finisher.
The event is honoring long-time race enthusiast Dale Baldwin who passed away suddenly on July 3, 2020, at the age of 94.
Baldwin loved auto racing and attended the races all over the Western United States for over 50 years with his family.
He sponsored his son Mark Baldwin’s race car for many years, and was extremely proud of the success they had racing at many venues around the West Coast.
The event will also remember North State Modified driver Steve Taylor of Cloverdale, who the day before he died raced with the North State Modified Series at Eureka one year ago.
During the main event, Taylor got a tiny tear in his aorta, was unable to finish the race and died the next day. According to his wife, Sage, he was surrounded by close friends and family and had perhaps the best weekend of his life.
A parade lap, with all the modified drivers carrying American flags during the national anthem, will honor both of these good men who very much loved their country.
The NSMS drivers will also be competing in the Hoosier Tire Qualifying laps and the Lucas Oil Dash for Cash. Plus the top contenders in the 2021 points battle will be sharing a portion of Lucas Oil Tow Money.
The North State Modified Series would not be possible without the support of Protect the Harvest, Lucas Oil, McMurray & Sons Roofing, Mark and Sharon Baldwin, Economy Heating & Air, Sullivan Construction and Masonry, Hoosier Tire West, Sunoco Race Fuels, Naake Suspension, Five Star Bodies, Racer Bling, Scribner Plastics, Frank’s Radios, Supercuts, Vogel’s RVs and Authority Heating & Air.
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Kelseyville holds a commanding lead in the series, 7 to 3, while Clear Lake is looking to win its second Bass Bowl in a row.
The visiting Cardinals will enter the game with two wins and one loss and are averaging nearly 21 points per game while giving up just 12.
The home team Knights bring a 0-3 record, and have been struggling so far this season, getting routed in each of their first 3 games.
The Cardinals will be clear favorites to keep the Bass Bowl trophy in Lakeport in spite of playing on the Knights’ home turf.
But historically, all bets are off in this heated rivalry, as the Knights will not roll over to their rivals and likely play their best game of the year.
The Bass Bowl trophy will be brought to the game by the Cardinals, and it will go home with the winning team.
It has resided at Clear Lake High for the last two years, after the Cardinals won it in 2019 by beating Kelseyville 37-30.
There were no games played last year due to COVID-19.
The trophy sits on a totem pole that has the team mascots carved into it. The scores and victors of every Bass Bowl is plated onto the trophy itself.
The first ever Bass Bowl was played in 2010, with Kelseyville winning the inaugural game 34-20.
The next two Bass Bowls were won by Clear Lake, followed by Kelseyville winning the next six games in a row, a streak broken with the last game played in 2019.
The Bass Bowl was recognized in the book “The Dirty 30: America’s 30 Greatest High School Rivalries” by Tom Ward.
The section on the Bass Bowl is entitled “Kiss My Bass,” which the author acknowledges is one of the book's best chapters.
Local realty company Country Air Properties has sponsored the Bass Bowl every year since its inception, and this year they will be awarding the winning team $500 to help with equipment and travel expenses.
General admission is $5 and $3 for children. Tickets are still available, but it is advisable to get there early as it should be a full house.
Fans of both schools are encouraged to attend and wear their team colors: black and cardinal red for the Cardinals, and black and orange for the Knights.
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Spiny lobster season
Q: What are the dates of the upcoming recreational spiny lobster season? Can I purchase a lobster report card before the season starts?
A: Divers and hoop netters can now begin preparing for the 2021-22 recreational spiny lobster season by purchasing Spiny Lobster Report Cards.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, or CDFW, requires all lobster divers and hoop netters to record their catches on a Spiny Lobster Report Card. The cards can be purchased online for $10.54 at wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales.
Spiny Lobster Report Cards are valid for the length of the recreational spiny lobster season, which runs from Oct. 2, 2021, through March 16, 2022. A $21.60 non-return fee will be charged when purchasing a Spiny Lobster Report Card if the previous year’s report card was not returned or reported online by the April 30, 2022 deadline. To avoid the fee, you may skip one lobster fishing season.
After skipping one season, you can purchase a Spiny Lobster Report Card the following season at no extra cost.
In addition to the Spiny Lobster Report Card, all divers and hoop netters 16 years of age or older must also purchase a California Sport Fishing License with a Sport Ocean Enhancement Validation, except for persons hoop netting from a public pier.
Deer tag validation
Q: I’m a Cal FIre firefighter, and I heard there were changes regarding which firefighters can validate deer tags. What are those changes and can I validate my hunting buddy’s deer if he gets a deer this season? Can I validate my own tag?
A: Good question and yes, there were some changes on this topic in 2019. We will answer the question as it relates to both deer and elk, since they are lumped together for regulation purposes.
Before we answer your question, let us thank you for your service to the state of California. We’re all aware and appreciate what you and your Cal Fire, U.S. Forest Service, and other municipal firefighter sisters and brothers are doing for us on a day-to-day basis during California’s fire season, which seems to grow longer every year.
A few years ago, the California Fish and Game Commission clarified which firefighters could countersign deer and elk tags. California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, section 708.6 covers countersigning and transporting requirements. To start, CCR, Title 14, section 708.6(b) states that any person legally taking a deer in California shall have the deer license tag countersigned by a person authorized by the Fish and Game Commission before transporting such deer, except for the purpose of taking the deer to the nearest person authorized to countersign the license tag, on the route being followed from the point where the deer was taken (refer to Fish and Game Code, section 4341). Same goes for elk, as stated in CCR, Title 14, section 708.6(c). Finally, CCR, Title 14, section 708.6(d) lists personnel authorized to countersign deer and elk tags.
To answer your question directly: Yes, you may countersign your friend’s deer tag if they are successful this season. As a firefighter and a CAL FIRE employee, you are actually double-covered in the regulation. Most firefighters are limited to the authority to countersign deer and elk tags if they are employed full-time and the carcasses are brought into the station while they are on duty. CAL FIRE employees have the extended authority to countersign under the circumstances you describe, such as in the field if your friend is successful.
To answer your follow-up question: No, you cannot countersign your own tag.
GPS for MPAs
Q: How do I identify GPS coordinates for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) when fishing for groundfish at the Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco?
A: Thanks for your interest in California fishing opportunities, and groundfish. CDFW has two great resources that should help. Our web-based Ocean Sport Fishing Interactive Map allows you to view any area of the state and see the various marine protected areas and other restrictions. If you click or tap on a specific location, more detailed information, including MPA coordinates, will be displayed. When used with a smartphone, the interactive map will show your current position in relation to the various boundaries. Note that this tool requires a cellular or internet connection, so you may need to access it in advance. CDFW is currently working on a truly mobile app that will replace this tool and work outside of cellular range.
Additionally, CDFW has produced printable maps that depict the coastal, island and offshore areas that are open (or closed) to groundfish fishing in 2021. These detailed Rockfish Conservation Area (RCA) Maps show California RCA waypoints and lines, as well as MPAs. Map #11 shows the Farallon Islands.
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It will take place on the old Kelsey Creek Trail located in the park, with access by campsite 48.
Enjoy a picnic in the park and read the story of “Gary the Grumpy Gray Squirrel” together on the StoryWalk trail.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.