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Lightning strikes can be avoided if you obey warning signs

While we tend to focus on the winds and heavy rains associated with these summer thunderstorms, often overlooked is the threat of lightning.

Las Vegas Woods and Water Club caters to newcomers

The club was created to help people enjoy the the association of fellow sportsmen and women. The Las Vegas club’s mantra is “All we want to do is hunt, fish and talk about it.”

Extra caution should be observed when fishing from kayaks

According to a U.S. Coast Guard 2017 report on recreational boating accidents, the second largest number of deaths occurred while people were using a kayak.

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Treat yourself to a trip to Lake Mead or Lake Mohave

Whether you are interested in catching a double-digit striped bass or spending a relaxing day exploring one of Southern Nevada’s reservoirs, don’t let the holiday season pass without taking a trip to Lake Mead or Lake Mohave.

Weather limits success for start of mourning dove season

Opening weekend provided good hunting for resident birds in localized areas such as the Overton Wildlife Management Area and Moapa Valley, but in other places hunters weren’t so lucky.

Brian Head fire could affect fishing at Panguitch Lake

Clark County anglers who frequent Utah’s Panguitch Lake have been wondering what the future holds for the popular fishery. The cause of their concern is the Brian Head fire, which has burned almost 72,000 acres since June 17.

Smallmouth bass fishing bring out a need for speed

ll it takes is one unanticipated bump and you are quickly separated from the seat. Such was the case Monday when my friend, Roger, and I searched the waters of Lake Mohave for smallmouth bass.

Biologists work to restore Comins Lake as trout haven

Whenever you travel somewhere to fish for the first time, it is always a good idea to get intel from one of the locals. Of course, you never know how good that information is until you hit the water and put it to the test.

Fishing for gizzard shad would prove daunting

While talking with a couple of Lake Mead fishermen recently, the subject turned to gizzard shad. Since they showed up in Lake Mead in 2007, gizzards have displaced threadfin shad as both the primary forage fish in the lake and the live bait of choice for many anglers. But what if the quick-darting baitfish could be more than just another source of bass food?

Youths make most of Free Fishing Day

Despite the severe heat that enveloped the Las Vegas area Saturday, hundreds of anglers made their way to the valley’s urban ponds to take advantage of Nevada’s Free Fishing Day. And why not? That is the one day each year when anyone can fish in the Silver State without having to first procure a fishing license.