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Record number of bears, bobcats at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 6:00amCrates of produce clutter the floor of Tom and Cheryl Millham's garage. The freezer is packed full of fish and there's 16 cups of animal-milk formula in the fridge. The food is testament to the healthy appetites of eight growing bear cubs at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
Letter to the editor: There's more to the story about hounding being outlawed
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 6:00amThe Tribune's report regarding Governor Brown signing Senate bill 1221 banning the use of dogs in hunting of bears and bobcats fell short in two critical areas.The report quoted both a hunter and C...
Lake Tahoe problem bears this year have been 'mixed bag'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 6:25amBiologists anticipating serious problems with black bears raiding garbage and breaking into homes due to lack of food because of drought say the situation has been slow to develop at Lake Tahoe and along the Sierra front but that activity is now picking up in some areas.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has received about 120 bear complaints thus far in 2012, according to bear biologist Carl Lackey.
While the year is shaping up to be a bit busier than 2011, it’s nothing compared to what Lackey originally expected in the wake of a remarkably dry winter.
Brown bans hound hunting of bears, bobcats
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/29/2012 - 6:00amCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Wednesday banning the use of dogs to hunt bears and bobcats, a move that some Tahoe residents proclaim as a major step forward to make hunting more h...
Letter to the editor: Urban bears are not who the hunters kill
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 6:00amA recent letter writer (Joanne King, Sept. 19 edition) closes her letter by asking "Why don't we let the licensed bear hunters in Nevada kill the nuisance trash bears instead of the innocent wild b...
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care busy with birds, bobcats and bears
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 8:05pmLetter to the editor: Bear-proof trash cans would help deter trash bears
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:00amRegarding the article on human-bear conflicts on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe printed Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. I have one answer for the problem: bear-proof trash cans! All the bear diversion tacti...
Warning: This does not end well for the porcupine
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 6:00amBefore last weekend, I didn't know much about porcupines other than their quills look like one bad hair day. Bears are typically my main concern in the backcountry. Apparently, I underestimated the...
Incline residents discuss ways not to encourage problem bears
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 8:15pmBear Hug Around the Lake and Beats for Bears Sept 9
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 3:30am
Event Date:
September 9, 2012 - 1:00pm
Sunny, Butterscotch, Charlie, Matchless and his brother, Kingsbury, Verdi and Little Girl, are just a few who have lost their lives.
To raise public awareness of how to live in harmony with Tahoe’s iconic black bears, a team of cyclist will be giving bear hugs on September 9th at spots around Lake Tahoe as part of Tahoe Expo. Those gathered at Sand Harbor for Beats for Bears will receive the hug and pass it along. The cyclists will arrive between 1 and 3 pm when Liz Broscoe will be holding the community drum circle.
Tahoe Expo 2012 Exhibits New Geotourism Model for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 2:55pmEvent Date:
September 8, 2012 (All day)
The 2012 Tahoe Expo, taking place this September 8th-9th, is a geotourism showcase of fun, educational, and sustainable adventures around all 72 miles of Lake Tahoe, American’s biggest alpine lake, as well as nearby Truckee and Reno.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 29
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 12:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of August 29 to Sept. 4.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:52pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.
Guest column: Be bear aware
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 6:00amBlack bears are a large part of what defines Tahoe, but they can become a source of controversy as well. Bear break-ins are becoming commonplace and may result in a bear's demise. California state ...
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care open house today
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 08/05/2012 - 10:02amEvent Date:
August 5, 2012 - 10:00am
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, which cares for and rehabilitates sick and injured animals, is having its open house today, Sunday, August 5, from 10 am to 4 p.m.
Tom Millham of the center reports having eagles, bears, bobcats, raccoons and a river otter, plus more to see. The Millhams also want to show off its new expanded Bear TV video operation which has nine cameras looking in at all of the wildlife.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care will also have retail items for sale as well, including t-shirts, hats, jackets and its new 'metal' LTWC license plate holders.
Weather conditions, improper trash disposal contribute to bear problems
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/28/2012 - 6:00amDrought brings heat and lack of rain, and it might also bring more bears to the basin this season. Last year's mild winter means more cubs in the spring. And with little rain and warm temperatures,...
Summer programs continue in August at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 10:27amThe Summer Keynote Speaker Series at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center continues every Thursday evening through August at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. The programs are sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service and the Tahoe Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with the Forest Service to conduct interpretive and environmental education programs in the Tahoe. Donations to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation are welcomed.
Summer programs continue in August at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 5:23pmEvent Date:
August 2, 2012 (All day)
The Summer Keynote Speaker Series at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center continues every Thursday evening through August at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. Programs in August include “An Evening with Mark Twain” on August 2 at 7 p.m., “Leave No Trace” on August 9 at 8 p.m., “Winged Flight at Night” on August 16 at 8 p.m., "Stargazing with Richard Combs on August 23 at 8 p.m. and "Wild Things" on August 30 at 7 p.m.
Summer programs begin July 5 at Lake Tahoe Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 4:49pmThe Summer Keynote Speaker Series at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begins the first week of July and continues every Thursday evening through August at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. The series kicks off on Thursday, July 5, 2012, with "Wild Things" featuring Sierra Nevada native animals live on stage at 7 p.m.
Thunderbird Lodge at Lake Tahoe among several Nevada Tourism grant winners
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 6:45pm
Needed improvements at the Thunderbird Lodge got a lift on Wednesday when the Nevada Commission on Tourism announced the Lake Tahoe site was among several to win an improvement project grant.
Grants were awarded to 19 different projects. The announcement was made by Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki.
NCOT's Projects Relating to Tourism Grants program help fund infrastructure improvements that will attract visitors, and after a temporary suspension due to a decline in tourism revenues, the grants were reinstated this year.
Reno Writers Read 'Tahoe Blues' at Sundance Books
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 1:03pm
Event Date:
June 20, 2012 - 6:30pm On Wed. June 20, Sundance Books in Reno will host a reading for “Tahoe Blues: Short Lit on Life at the Lake” at 101 California Street, 6:30 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public.
Location
Sundance Books
121 California Ave.
Reno, NV 89509
United States
35° 22' 5.8944" N, 119° 0' 13.7232" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Chocolate Shop Expands Business Opening with Second Store at MontBleu Resort, Casino & Spa
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 4:01pm
Lake Tahoe Chocolate Shop opened a new retail store inside MontBleu Resort, Casino and Spa over Memorial Day Weekend. The retail store sells all of Lake Tahoe Chocolate Shop’s popular hand-crafted chocolates such as its signature Dark Chocolate Dipped Bacon from Overland Meat Co.
Location
Lake Tahoe Chocolate Shop @ MontBleu Resort, Casino and Spa
United States
See map: Google Maps
New bear cub brought to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 9:58am
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care has taken in a new bear cub, reports Tom Millham, founder. The cub came from the Humboldt area in northwest California, "because its mom was found dead." The cub was transported by LTWC Volunteer Linda McKenzie and her husband, Lonny.
Nevada Panel Sets Quota of 20 Black Bears for Hunters
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:27amState wildlife commissioners voted Saturday to keep the same quota of 20 black bears for hunters to bag in Nevada this season. But unlike the state's inaugural bear hunt last year, they decided not to end the season early if hunters kill a certain number of female bears.
'Tahoe Blues' Book Launch at LTCC June 8
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 10:39am
Event Date:
June 8, 2012 - 7:00pm On Fri. June 8, Bona Fide Books will host a book launch and reading for “Tahoe Blues: Short Lit on Life at the Lake” at Lake Tahoe Community College, 7:00 p.m. The event is part of the LTCC Writers’ Series and is free and open to the public.
Weather, killing of problem bears cited for drop in conflicts
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 11:30amSeau suicide turns up focus on brain injuries
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 6:33pmDave Duerson made it easy to understand why he was ending his tortured life.Before the former Chicago Bears star fired a bullet into his chest last year, he left word with his family to have his...
Biologist hired by NoBearHuntNV.org: Not enough bears to support hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 10:21amLAKE TAHOE - The Nevada Department of Wildlife's quota recommendation for the 2012 black bear hunt is being challenged by an Alaskan biologist and author hired by one of the hunt's most passionate ...
Jaycee Dugard's mom recounts kidnapping, reunion
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 8:46amSANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - The mother of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard says she bears an "overwhelming sadness and incredible anger" over "18 hellish years" of separation from her daughter.The Santa R...
Hobart Reservoir to open for 2012 fishing season
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 8:47amHobart Reservoir, a small, high-mountain reservoir, located at an elevation of 7,600 feet in the mountains between Carson City and Lake Tahoe, will open for the 2012 fishing season on May 1.
Because of its high elevation and location, this reservoir is normally covered with ice, and surrounded by deep snow drifts, when it opens on May 01.
However, this year is entirely different, ice and snow-wise. It will remain open to fishing through September 30.
Dry conditions could be problematic for bears, other wildlife
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:00amSix yearling bears nursed at Lake Tahoe are returned back to Mother Nature
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 9:09am
Rehabilitated through Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a total of six orphaned bear cubs have been returned to the wild this spring, ending the California Department of Fish and Game's 2012 yearling bear release program.
The cubs were found in various locations around the state in the summer months of 2011 and were rehabilitated at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care prior to being judged ready to return to the wild. The state program is ongoing and will continue as new cubs come into the facility.
Nevadans warned as spring brings out bears
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 9:43amRENO, Nev. - State officials are urging western Nevada residents to exercise caution as spring brings the promise of bear and human conflicts.Gov. Brian Sandoval says living in bear country require...
News briefs: March 31, 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/31/2012 - 6:00amNDOW urges bear awareness after three bears killedAs spring slowly arrives in the Sierra Nevada and the promise of another nuisance bear season arrives, the Nevada Department of Wildlife is urging ...
Lake Tahoe Basin removed from Nevada bear hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 6:00amLake Tahoe Basin bears will not be under the gun this summer and fall following a decision by the Nevada Wildlife Commission last weekend.
Lake Tahoe Basin removed from Nevada bear hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 6:00amLake Tahoe Basin bears will not be under the gun this summer and fall following a decision by the Nevada Wildlife Commission last weekend.After two days of testimony Friday and Saturday, the commis...
Mild winter causes Tahoe bears to stir from their slumber
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 2:00amDry conditions posing problems for region's wildlife
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 5:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many days this winter have been almost spring-like, which is great for hikers, bikers and skiers looking to ply the slopes in T-shirts. But it's bad for bears, who nee...
2 orphaned bear cubs returned to wild near Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 10:08amRENO, Nev. (AP) - A pair of black bears orphaned as cubs last summer in the foothills near Reno have been returned to the wild atop the Sierra Nevada.State wildlife officials shot their mother in J...
Ready for the wild: Tahoe bear cubs rehabilitated and set free
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 2:29am
Three bear cubs, nursed back to health by Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Inc., were released into the wild this week.
The bears, each close to a year old, were brought to the South Lake Tahoe facility last summer where they were found malnourished and without mothers.
The California Department of Fish and Game released one of the cubs, a female, north of Truckee on Tuesday and two were taken to Alpine County on Wednesday. The cubs were put into winter dens made by Fish and Game biologists.
New proposal would exclude Lake Tahoe Basin from Nevada bear hunt
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 11:21pmNevada’s second bear-hunting season would be shorter and no hunting allowed within the Lake Tahoe Basin under new regulations proposed by Nevada wildlife officials.
The proposal will be considered early next month in Las Vegas as the Nevada Wildlife Commission reviews hunting season regulations proposed for black bears and all other big-game animals. Go here for the Reno Gazette-Journal story by Jeff DeLong.
California wildlife makes headlines in 2011
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:10amThe year of 2011 was anything but quiet for the California Department of Fish and Game.
Pesky bears, a roaming gray wolf, significant poaching arrests, tsunami relief work and dramatic wildlife rescues were among the stories that captured the public’s attention.
DFG also welcomed new Director Charlton H. Bonham, who was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in August.
New Life Sprouts from Trees and Skis
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 12:11pm
At Lake Tahoe where many have more than one job to make ends meet, two women have tied their local businesses and passion for creativity together to build one dynamic company — Forest Furniture Tahoe.
The art of creativity and a belief and respect in what each brings to the table brought Marianne Rosenfeld and Julianne Kohn together six years ago.
These two are a duo of hard work and tenacity, where one complements the other.
End of bear hunting season does not make
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 1:45am... said of the state's inaugural bear hunting season. Lackey said a few more bears were killed than he expected and that he was somewhat surprised only two of them were taken in the Carson Range....
History Amundsons reflect on a time gone by
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 8:35amPublisher's note This is printed from the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's 1977 fall quarterly newsletter. There was a time the Amundsons remember when bears ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../histor...
