Snow Conditions Mixed Across Major Ski Areas
Report covers Mt Charlston Lee Canyon and Mt Holly in Utah and California’s Snow Summit Big Bear Lake with varied base depths and wind issues. Northern Nevada resorts around Reno show 6 to 8 inches new snow and calm to breezy winds as schedules and lifts operate.
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Lee Canyon
Mt. Charlston
Ken Highfield
Brianhead
Utah
MT. Holly
Beaver
Big Bear Lake
California
Salt Lake
Snowbird
Alta
Beaver Mountain
Brighten
Park City
Jupiter
Summit House
Park West
Powder Mountain
Sundance
Nevada
MT. Rose
Reno
MT. Shasta
Lassen Park
Boreal
Donner Ski Ranch
Sugar Bowl
Tahoe Donner
North Star
Alpine Meadows
Squaw Valley
Heavenly Valley
Sierra Ski Ranch
Calm
Kirkwood Meadows
Bear Valley
Dodge Ridge
Nevada wildlife and hunting policy goals advocated
A reflective list of wildlife and hunting themes including state control of wildlife resources, potential national park designation by the federal government, supportive signs for hunters on private lands, wildlife friendly media, sustainable population limits,Lake Mead water level expectations in spring, female wardens, and hunting season integrity. The author wishes for favorable outcomes and outdoor enjoyment in the coming year.
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Santa Claus
Ea Walt
Nevada
Walter
Lake Mead
Lake Mohave
eFemale
Boating Trends Push Bigger Faster Outboard Engines
The outboard motor industry introduces 1978 models with emphasis on high horsepower. Evinrude Johnson unveil a 235 horsepower V4, Mercury offers the V-2000 at 200 hp, and Chrysler promotes a 140 hp four-cylinder. Industry officials cite economy, efficiency, and demand from larger boats driving the shift to speed-oriented powerplants.
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Evinrude
Johnson Outboards
Chrysler
B. Kalbfus
Johnson
Kalbfus
Donald A. Milton
Chrysler Corporation Marine Products Group
Evinrude and
RV camping gains appeal as energy-saving travel trend
Prairie Schooners Campers crowd highways as modern recreation vehicles attract families seeking escape and camaraderie. RVs conserve fuel by replacing car use at home, with Edison data suggesting a weekender saves three gallons of fuel oil and half a propane or gas energy use in the RV.
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Edison Co
United States
Las Vegas
Indianapolis
Daytona
Riverside
Ontario
Calif
Nevada approves special bobcat trapping season
The Nevada State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners approved a limited open bobcat season for 1977 78 with 2225 tags on a first come first served basis. Tags cost five dollars and applications are for resident trapping license holders only. The season runs January 6 to February 19 1978 or until tags are used and includes mandatory pelt tagging.
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Nevada State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners
Federal
Ulation
Glen Griffith
Board of Fish and Game Commissioners
NDFG
Area Fishing Report Notes Strong Striped Bass Action in Lake Mead
Windy cold weekend reduces overall fishing pressure but remains productive for striped bass. In Callville Bay, Boulder Canyon and Haystacks areas anglers report excellent striper catches near Temple Bar Marina and Echo Bay. Top fish include a 22 lb 1 oz and 21 lb 4 oz, with 20 lb 8 oz third place in Glassburn Derby.
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Nevada
Lake Mead
Callville Bay
Boulder Canyon
Bob Glassburn
Henderson
Haystacks
Delamarea
Napoleon's Tomb
Glassburn
Mark Slack
North Las Vegas
Ron Maestas
Johnny
Las Vegas
Overton Arm
Nates Salon
Overton Beach
Lake Mohave
Willow Beach
Monkey Hole
Cottonwood Cove
Local Outdoor Calendar Presents January Meetings and Hunting Deadlines
December events include Merry Christmas and New Year greetings. January highlights cover hunting season deadlines in Clark and neighboring counties and various sportmen and archery group meetings at venues around Las Vegas, Boulder City, Lorenzi Park, and North Las Vegas.
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Southern
Boating Columnist Holladay Takes Vacation Break
Boating columnist Don Holladay is on vacation with his regular column paused. The column will resume after his return.
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Don Holladay
Skybusting Irritates Nevada Hunters and Officials
Nevada Department of Fish and Game warns waterfowl hunters that skybusting—shooting at ducks and geese just out of range—causes crippling birds and anger among hunters. Officials urge learning distance judgment, use of proper shell size, and aiming techniques to ensure ethical, effective take.
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Nevada Dept. of Fish and Game
NDFG
Department
Nevada warns against shooting Santa’s reindeer this Christmas
An emergency news release from the Nevada Department of Fish and Game declares shooting or harassing Santa’s reindeer illegal again. Wardens will patrol on Christmas Eve and arrest anyone targeting the jolly sleigh team under state law. The statement notes famed figures like the Grinch and Scrooge as offenders.
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Nevada Department of Fish and Game
Santa
Nevada
NDFG
The
Scrooge
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Charles Caunden
UPI Boating
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Mercury
Copley News Service
Copley
Area Fishing Report
Harold Harper
Searchlight Storage and Bait
Silver State
Cattlemen's
Southern Nevada Landcruisers
Desert Inn
Eastern
Desert Sportsmen's Rifle and Pistol Club
Ang Range
Charleston Boulevard
Decatur
Jeep Ch
Macayo Vegas
Chungona
Ruger
EL Cid
Guns ‘N Things, Inc
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