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Four fun fotos for the final wildlife contest submissions for 2024

Four fun fotos for the final wildlife contest submissions for 2024

Three cheers for wolves, sea otters, beavers and the Klamath River. Wildlife comebacks and conservation successes highlighted California’s outdoor news in 2024.

One of OWAC’s past presidents and former Western Outdoor News editor, Bill Karr, passes at 78

Aboard one of Eddie’s charters for the first time Cousin “Smokey” Joe Bekeris, along with this reporter, knew we were in for a great 3-day adventure.

No mid-life adult wants to be an Octogenarian. But—if they think of the alternative—they all want one day to become one. As people approach their senior years, that hope strengthens as they realize only 5% to 15% of their life remains—if they’re lucky.

Restoration and conservation in the California Delta helps wildlife and preserves Delta smelt.

Never in the 13 years have we had two images of a species in the same bi-monthly entry period.

“We’ll run down a bit to a bend in the river where we can work the reds or sockeye for a while,” explained Mike as he rowed out into the current.

Track the best of autumn on CaliforniaFallColor.com, a seasonal news site that reports on autumn’s show throughout California. The site is written, edited and published by Lara Kaylor, a travel and outdoor journalist.
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