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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Public Services Director Caroline Chavez announced that the Konocti Regional Trail docents will once again be leading hikes to the summit of Wright’s Peak on Mt. Konocti.
The first scheduled hike will be Oct. 10.
There will be a total of four hikes open to the public. Steady rain or unforeseen environmental issues may cancel the hike.
The hikes include a six-mile round trip hike up and down the mountain that is primarily designed for those in generally good physical shape.
Appropriate clothing, footwear, food and water are important for participants.
There will no sign ups required for these hikes. All hikes begin at 8 a.m. at the main parking area located approximately three miles up the mountain after the pavement ends on Konocti Road, just past the turnoff to Mountain Vista Middle School.
The hike lasts about four hours and includes a stop at the Downen cabin historic area in the canyon oak forest just below the summit.
Participants over 18 years of age, who sign a required waiver of liability as required by the county, will also be able to access the Cal Fire tower on Wright’s Peak for spectacular views of the Clear Lake Basin as well as Mt. Lassen.
The schedule for fall 2015 is as follows:
– Saturday, Oct. 10;
– Sunday, Oct. 18;
– Saturday, Oct. 24;
– Sunday, Nov. 1.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the Public Services Department at 707-262-1618.
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WOODLAND, Calif. – On Saturday, Oct. 3, Tuleyome Home Place Adventures, is hosting a free hike where participants will explore the trails along Lake Berryessa.
The hike will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.
Hike leader Carol Kunze will lead participants on an interpretive hike revealing the flora and fauna of the area.
Participants will learn about nearby restoration efforts and have an opportunity to get more information on future projects. This is a mild hike with very little elevation gain.
Limited space is available. For information and RSVP please email
Tuleyome’s Home Place Adventure program believes everyone deserves access to the outdoors. Tuleyome is a conservation non-profit based in Woodland, committed to protecting the wild and agricultural heritage of our region. While this event is free and open to the public, there is a $5 suggested donation.
For more information, event details, and directions please visit our website at www.tuleyome.org .
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National Hunting and Fishing Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 26.
In conjunction with this annual observance, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds Californians of the plentiful opportunities to enjoy hunting and fishing in the state and commends them for their commitment to conservation.
“California's anglers and hunters play a crucial role in the conservation of California's natural resources,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. “On behalf of CDFW, I thank them for their invaluable contribution.”
President Richard Nixon signed the first proclamation of National Hunting and Fishing Day in 1972. It is annually held on the fourth Saturday in September to promote outdoor sports and conservation.
California is the third-largest state in the nation and approximately half of its land is publicly owned. That translates into millions of acres of huntable public property on which CDFW offers varied hunting opportunities.
In 2014, 284,761 licensed hunters contributed approximately $25,181,595 toward wildlife management and conservation activities in the state.
Wildlife management and conservation activities have resulted in numerous success stories over the years in California.
For example:
Tule elk
1874: Thirty were remaining in California in one herd in the southern San Joaquin Valley.
2015: 4,200 animals distributed in 22 herds across California.
Wild turkeys
1959: There were virtually no wild turkeys other than game farm birds, which were essentially raised to be shot and killed.
2015: There are an estimated 250,000 wild turkeys in the state.
Desert bighorn sheep (nelson)
1915: They were nearly extirpated in the state.
2014: There are approximately 2,000 in California.
Aleutian Canada Goose
1970: There were approximately 200 to 300 in California.
2015: There are approximately 120,000 in the state.
Fishing opportunities also abound in the more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,172 lakes and reservoirs and 80 major rivers in California. The state features more than 1,100 miles of coastline that is home to hundreds of fish and shellfish species.
CDFW offers two “free fishing” days each year in the state, and this year prospective anglers received those opportunities on July 4 and Sept. 5. Fish production is also an important activity of CDFW, which in 2014 produced 2.5 million pounds of trout for recreational angling.
Last year, CDFW issued 1.78 million fishing licenses and those licenses (including report cards and validations) generated $63 million in funding for fisheries management and protection.
California also received $17.3 million in federal Sport Fish Restoration Grants in 2015 – the grant amount is based on a formula that incorporates the geographical size of a state and the total number of licensed individuals in the state.
Fisheries management and conservation activities have also resulted in numerous success stories over the years in California.
For example:
Wild trout fisheries
1970: No designated wild trout sport fisheries.
2015: 51 designated wild trout waters, encompassing 1,400 miles of streams and 14 lakes.
Landlocked salmon
1993: No landlocked salmon sport fisheries.
2015: Twenty-one reservoirs support sport fishing for Kokanee salmon and 12 reservoirs support sport fishing for landlocked Chinook salmon.
Largemouth bass
1874: Introduced into California.
2015: Twenty of 25 largest largemouth bass caught worldwide have been in California.
Alabama Spotted Bass
1974: Introduced into California.
2015: The current world record for the species was caught in a California reservoir. The state record for the species was broken twice in a one-month span, including a pending new world record.
For more information on hunting and fishing opportunities in the Golden State, visit www.wildlife.ca.gov .
For information on how to purchase a hunting or fishing license, visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/online-sales .
For more information on National Hunting and Fishing Day, visit http://www.nhfday.org/ .
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As California’s 2015 deer hunting season continues with the opening of additional hunt zones this weekend, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging hunters to research where they plan to hunt in advance, as access to some areas may be restricted due to wildfires.
Current information regarding closures and restrictions can be found on Cal Fire's California Statewide Fire Map Web page, www.fire.ca.gov/general/firemaps.php .
CDFW does not close or open areas due to fires, but leaves that authority to incident commanders with Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service.