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Question 2020 - August - Bugs
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Question What is this small winged bug with a black spot on its back and dusky colored wings
I just saw this small winged bug out in a prairie would anyone know what kind it is? Top view Image alt text Side view
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Question What would minks be looking for next to a seasonal irrigation canal after dark?
A few nights ago I saw some minks in the grass right next to a seasonal irrigation canal that is dry most of the year shortly after dark. The irrigation canal has no fish or crawdads in it, because its only full for a short time. Would the monks have been going down to it for water or would the...
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almost 4 years ago
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Question What is the survival rate for baby cottontail rabbits between spring and winter?
As the summer goes on, the cottontail rabbits are getting bigger and at the same time I am seeing fewer of them, presumably as predators whittle their numbers down. What percentage of baby cottontail rabbits will survive until the winter?
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almost 4 years ago
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Question What is the easiest/most guaranteed way of getting into Yosemite Valley during the pandemic?
Due to Covid Yosemite National Park has restricted entry permits to lower the number of visitors. Currently to get in there are several options to enter, - Permits released well in advance. - Permits released several days in advance. - The YARTS bus - Private touring companies with permits W...
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almost 4 years ago
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Question How many wag bags will the average person use per day?
Wag bags are used in areas where human waste has to be carried out. How many wag bags should a group pack per day given that plenty of people will try to avoid pooping in the outdoors and that number only goes up when they have to pack it out?
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almost 4 years ago
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Question What is the advantage of a running vest instead of a backpack for trail running?
I keep seeing trail runners who instead of a small light backpack, have a running vest with small front pockets and then one on the back. What is the advantage of a running vest over a small backpack for trail running?
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almost 4 years ago
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Question Why would crows be dropping something into a pond?
This weekend I was sitting next to a pond and multiple times there was a crow who had something white in his mouth flying down from a tree to within several feet of the pond's surface, drop the white thing towards the middle of the pond and then fly off. What could the crow have been doing?
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Question 2020 - July - Fish
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almost 4 years ago
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Question What makes pants "tactical"?
The last time I was in looking for fishing gear, they also had a bunch of "tactical" pants. They seemed like they would be decent pants for outdoor activities. What exactly makes a pair of pants "tactical"?
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almost 4 years ago
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Question Are there any tricks to get a fish to commit to biting a fly?
The last time I went fishing, there were numerous times where I could tell that the fish were nibbling on the fly because it would move the strike indicator ever so slightly, but they wouldn't actually bite it. When this happens, are there any ways to encourage the fish to commit to biting the fly...
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Question How far per record will a stationary GPS unit "travel"?
If you have tracking set on your GPS device and you forget to turn it off overnight, for instance, the track distance will continue to increase even though the device is not moving. What is happening is that each time it records its position it's slightly different, and over time that distance add...
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Answer A: Why was comment deleted?
Because it's not constructive to ask that the OP provide information one could find with a simple Google search. Broadly speaking there are two types of experts, 1. People who already know the answer and what the question is about. 2. Users who are willing to do some research to answer the que...
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almost 4 years ago
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Question Would an Ursack stop marmots?
I have an Ursack to keep my food safe from bears, but above treeline the problem isn't so much bears as it is marmots (who are unfortunately accustomed to people). Would an Ursack keep the marmots out of my food?
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Answer A: Is pool maintenance on topic?
Yes that would be on topic. Maintaining or building things for outdoor activities like climbing walls or trails is on topic. Also, indoor versions of outdoor activities are also on topic.
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Question Is there an app that will calculate the speed of sound at my current location and temperature?
The speed of sound changes with the weather, ammunition that is subsonic on a warm day may not be when its below freezing and that will make it a lot louder and less accurate. Bullets tends to destabilize when they slowdown below the speed of sound and the sonic boom is a large part of the noise of a...
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almost 4 years ago
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Question In the United States, how steep can a handicap-accessible trail be?
Once in Yosemite Vally, I saw a sign that one fork of a paved trail was marked as handicap accessible because it was less steep than the other fork that led to the same destination. How steep/what grade is considered acceptable for a handicapped-accessible trail?
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almost 4 years ago
Comment Post #275872 Plant identification is on topic, if you wanted to ask on main what kind of flower that is
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Question 2020 - June - Flowers
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Question Why would a skunk be chasing a human?
There is a video on reddit where a skunk is chasing a woman around. It's not spraying or even threatening to spray, but it's sure trying to keep up with her. Why would a skunk be doing that?
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