The late great Chris Farley would likely be intrigued by the possible return of El Niño to hopefully California’s drough woes. Even a massive rain-fueled El Niño hasn’t been projected to fully rescue the state of its historically low rainfall totals and snowpack....
Golden Gate Salmon Association From the Golden Gate Salmon Association San Francisco, CA. – Fisherman Mark Chow won the $1,000 first prize for the biggest salmon in last Saturday’s Golden Gate Salmon Association Red Bluff Salmon Derby held at the Durango...
It may sound intimidating, but making gravlax is very easy. It’s a simple cold-curing process with no special equipment needed. And for those who don’t enjoy the final texture of gravlax, it doesn’t have to be eaten right out of the refrigerator. Adding...
FOLLOW THE BOUNCING BAIT SCENT-DRIVEN SALMON CAN’T RESIST BACK-BOUNCING METHOD By Scott Haugen It’s no secret Chinook salmon are highly scent-driven. Imagine being born in a river or small stream, swimming out to the ocean then returning four or five years later to the exact location where...
The Victor Valley area in Southern California’s high desert is experiencing multiple mountain lion sightings. Victor Valley Press reporter Peter Day got his own look at one of the big cats in a rather pecuilar place. Here’s some of Day’s...
Editor’s note: Andy Walgamott is the executive editor for California Sportsman and the editor of our sister magazine, Northwest Sportsman. By Andy Walgamott Despite a wave of support from Northwest hunters, anglers and politicians on both sides of the aisle,...
