Outdoors
<a href= mailto:dreid@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Debra Reid</a> - White pelicans glide across the Kiley Ranch wetlands in Spanish Springs on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Wildlife Sanctuary Proposed for Spanish Springs
Private preserve would be open to public.
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<a href= mailto:dreid@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Debra Reid</a> - Students learned about native grasses, insects, fish and other parts of the river ecology at McCarran Ranch in April. The Nature Conservancy acquired the ranch to restore a more natural river environment for plants, wildlife and human visitors. Re-engineering the River
Undergoing a quiet transformation, the McCarran Ranch Preserve could soon be invaded by birdwatchers, fishermen, canoeists and other nature-lovers.
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Tribune/Debra Reid - A tusk is attached to complete an Animal Artistry display during set-up for this week s Safari Club International Convention in Reno. The show draws wealthy big game hunters and outfitters from around the world. Local taxidermist highlights Safari Club
High-end hunting industry unaffected by recession says local businessman
Jan 17, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Volunteer Paul Abbinante, 67, of Spanish Springs is training "Beauregard" for adoption at the Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Center north of Sparks. Horses seeking homes
The 1,200 animals at the Bureau of Land Management’s facility in Palomino Valley are being trained by volunteers so they are ready for adoption, but finding new owners for the rounded-up wild hors...
Jan 09, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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Activists decry coyote-hunting tournament
by Martin Griffith - Associated Press Writer
Jan 08, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
RENO — A coyote-hunting tournament set for this weekend in northern Nevada is drawing howls of protest from animal rights activists. WildEarth Guardians based in Santa Fe, N.M., and Project Coyote...
Spring weather draws throngs outdoors to play
by Paul G. White - Outdoors Columnist
Mar 26, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
The first official weekend of spring in the Reno-Sparks area was warm, sunny and beautiful.
Fishing report for the week of March 26
by Paul G. White
Mar 26, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 139 139 recommendations | email to a friend
Note: Conditions in the Sparks Tribune fishing report are based on the latest possible information. But because of constantly changing weather and road conditions, please call for an updated report...
Pyramid Lake home to great fishing and geological marvels
by Paul G. White
Mar 19, 2008 | 1 1 comments | 96 96 recommendations | email to a friend
The drive to Pyramid Lake, 33 miles northeast of Sparks, winds through colorful, brush-pocked foothills and enchanting pastel mountains of pink and gray.
Fishing report for the week of March 19
by Paul G. White
Mar 19, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 92 92 recommendations | email to a friend
Note: Conditions in the Sparks Tribune fishing report are based on the latest possible information. But because of constantly changing weather and road conditions, please call for an updated report...
‘Backyard Monsters’ infiltrate Wilbur D. May Center
by Paul G. White
Mar 11, 2008 | 1 1 comments | 182 182 recommendations | email to a friend
Bugs and snakes of all shapes and sizes always evoke an emotional response.
national health news
Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad
By 2010-09-04T10:35:32Z
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) -- Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people....
Sat Sep 04 05:35:32 -0500 2010
Can home cooking be hazardous to your health?
By MIKE STOBBE 2010-09-03T01:56:00Z
ATLANTA (AP) -- Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?...
Thu Sep 02 20:56:00 -0500 2010
Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation
By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-09-02T08:01:52Z
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug....
Thu Sep 02 03:01:52 -0500 2010
New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE 2010-09-01T22:27:54Z
Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it....
Wed Sep 01 17:27:54 -0500 2010