April 2025 Edition

  • Dog+Human+Water= A Perfect Day

    AZBW

    Few things are as pleasant as spending time on the water with one's canine best friend. That's why Bombora introduced the new Dog Lover Bundle: it comes with a premium Dog Life Vest and an inflatable Slim Belt for its human companion. Available in four sizes to fit dogs from extra small to 90 pounds, Bombora Dog Vests are designed for unrestricted movement, whether swimming or running. Layered and segmented flotation covered in soft, yet durable polyester conforms to the body. A padded neck... Full story

  • On The Cover April 2025 Western Outdoor Times

    Carol L Allen, Editor

    Please Note - Articles and information will be added throughout the month. We welcome readers input on each article. Thank you. - Publisher The Three Servicemen statue and flagstaff were added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1984. The statue depicts three American servicemen and the things they carried. Sculptor Frederick Hart's goal was to create a moving evocation of the experience and service of the Vietnam veteran. As Hart described the sculpture, "The contrast between the innocence of... Full story

  • Downstream Events Calendar April 2025

    Carol L Allen, Editor

    April 30 - Welcome Home Vietnam Vets! VFW Post 3513, Scottsdale Get ready, folks, because our Welcome Home celebration is just around the corner, and the excitement is in the air! We're putting the finishing touches on what promises to be an unforgettable day, and we want YOU to be a part of it! If you know of any organizations related to Vietnam and its impact, don't hesitate to reach out and invite them to join us in this meaningful celebration. This event is not just a celebration; it's a... Full story

  • Gorgeous White Pocket, Ariz.

    Margie Anderson, Outdoor Editor

    Gorgeous White Pocket, Ariz. - If You Get A Chance To Go, Do It! - By Margie Anderson John and I talked about doing a trip to White Pocket, but pretty much every site says you shouldn't go alone because the deep loose sandy road makes it easy for even a 4x4 to get stuck. Then one day I mentioned it to our granddaughter Trinity, and she told us that she and David always wanted to go there too, so could they come with us. Heck yes! Then Trin and I mentioned our plans in front of our granddaughter... Full story

  • AZGFD Wildlife Officer Rescues Cholla-Covered Fawn

    AZGFD, Conserving The Diverse Wildlife of Arizona

    Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) wildlife officers never know what they'll face from one day to the next. Several weeks ago, the department's radio dispatch center received a call about a deer fawn in Chloride, Ariz., that was covered in cholla cactus. They relayed the information to AZGFD wildlife officer Troy Moody in Kingman, who contacted the reporting party and was told the fawn typically came onto the person's property around 2:30 p.m. each afternoon. Officer Moody arrived to find... Full story

  • Arizona Super Raffle Offers Additional Hunt Opportunities

    AZGFD

    If you found yourself tag less after the 2025 pronghorn and elk draw, have we got a deal for you! Conservation First USA is holding its Big Game Super Raffle where tickets to hunt pronghorn and elk for 365 days are only $10 per species. The best part: There is no limit to the number of tickets you can purchase. Buy tickets today! Ten lucky individuals will win one of 10 special big-game tags (elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, white-tailed deer, bison, turkey, javelina, bear and mountain... Full story

  • 'Women Can Be Heroes Too'

    Carol L Allen, Editor

    This comment by her brother's friend was her mantra during the incredible trauma a young nurse experienced during her service in Vietnam. The Women is a historical fiction novel by American author Kristin Hannah published by St. Martin's Press in 2024. The book tells the story of Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a young nurse who serves in the United States Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. The novel debuted at number-one on The New York Times fiction best-seller list. Background And... Full story

  • National Parks Help Heal Our Veterans

    NPS

    Parks For Healing "Being...out in nature, it's just good for the soul. It's cleansing...it gets you outside of yourself. It's my...way to decompress."- Edye Joyner, U.S. Marine Corps and Desert Storm veteran Many national parks have direct connections to the American military - there are dozens of battlefields, military parks, and historic sites that commemorate and honor the service of American veterans. In addition, every national park is part of our collective identity that defines who we... Full story

  • "Even God Is Against Us"

    Carol L Allen, Editor

    Vietnam Combat Art Painter, sculptor, muralist, teacher and author, Austin Deuel, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1939. He served in the United States Marine Corps twice: from 1959-1965 and rejoined in 1967 to serve in the Vietnam combat art program. After His Military Service Following his military service, he relocated to Scottsdale, Ariz., and pursued his career as a professional fine artist. Deuel has completed numerous monument commissions such as the Vietnam War Memorial in San Antonio,... Full story