February 2025 Edition
February 2025 Edition
Hot Water, Even With Teenagers On Board Most boats quickly run out of hot water, especially when teenagers are on board. With the Raritan 1700 Series Water Heater, there's more than enough for washing, bathing and post-swim rinse downs. Available in three sizes and with or without an engine power heat exchanger, its glass-lined tank and premium insulating layer provide impressive temperature retention. The rust-proof 1700 Series Water Heater features a durable, rust-proof polymer jacket and... Full story
Construction conflicts, beneficial spoil uses, dwindling repair access, pinched channel widths, dredging safety are on the agenda. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA), the guardian and champion of the 1,100-mile historic and vital waterway from Norfolk, Virginia, to Key West, Florida, celebrated its quarter century anniversary at the organization's recent annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. Just 25 years ago, with shoaling threatening navigation, there was very... Full story
Cleats are a necessary piece of hardware for any boat. That's why top boat builders choose Folding Cleats from Accon Marine. Innovatively designed to preserve a deck's sleek appearance, four sizes are offered to fit a wide range of vessels. Accon Folding Cleats are manufactured from durable, cast 316 marine grade stainless steel and brightly polished to a high shine. They lock closed in their folded position to reduce line snags and stubbed toes. When needed, they spring open at the touch of a... Full story
STOW 'STUFF' -- No matter what the style of boat, there's always miscellaneous gear around that needs to be secured. The new Hook Rack and Cascade Hooks from SeaSucker are an innovative way to add functionality to any vessel. Best of all, they mount temporarily, making them perfect for onboard items that need to be within reach, just not all the time. Contact local dealers or SeaSucker, LLC,... Full story
Light Bar Enhanced With Alternate Mounting Styles The Innovation Award-winning Eagle Ray Light Bar from Shadow-Caster set a new standard for marine lighting. For most vessels, the compact LED fixture is simple to mount. However, for installations that require clearance under the component or hanging it upside down, a Reverse Mounting option and 316 Adjustable End Mount Brackets make it even easier to add this state-of-the-art lighting solution to any boat. The 20,000-lumen Eagle Ray Light Bar... Full story
Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans From The VFW National Home For Children On March 29, the VFW National Home for Children stands with the entire nation in commemorating Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. From the Presidential Proclamation: Our veterans answered our country's call and served with honor, and on March 29, 1973, the last of our troops left Vietnam. Yet, in one of the war's most profound tragedies, many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected - to face treatment... Full story
As we move further into 2025, there are so many events to enjoy. Ahead are the always popular Arizona Game & Fish Expo, the wild and wonderful Renaissance Festival, and the thrilling and colorful Dragon Boat Races. And, there's so much more as the weather reaches "perfect" levels to get outdoors. Although the Expo is next month, it's not too early to plan ahead to attend. When you are there, activities abound for all interests: from a kid's fishing pond to seminars on a plethora of wildlife... Full story
PHOENIX - Your next fun-filled outdoor adventure begins at the Arizona Game and Fish Department's (AZGFD) annual Outdoor Expo on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. Located at the 1,650-acre Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix, this popular event showcases Arizona's abundance of wildlife-related and outdoor recreation opportunities, including wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, shooting sports, camping, off-highway vehicle (OHV) and boating recreation, and more. Expo hours are 9... Full story
Note: We Found These At 'Be Outdoors Arizona'! Fall in Love with Fishing – Peoria Park Rangers February 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kids ages 0-17 are invited to enjoy a heartwarming day of fishing at Paloma park. Whether you are a budding angler or just looking to enjoy a new activity, this event is for you! Bring your love for adventure and make some sweet memories. Gear will be provided, do not let this opportunity float away. Register at Peoriaaz.gov/recreation or at (623)773-7137 Monthly... Full story
Two feast events a day will be served on February 1 through March 30 (weekends and Presidents' Day). There will be fearsome pirates with treasure chests of laughs to entertain you on this adventure along with upbeat music and sea-faring silliness for all at the loudest and most exclusive affair in the Festival Village of Fairhaven. Food, frivolity, and five courses of delicious food and beverage are included for those at this limited attendance event held at the Festival's Feast Hall! It's all... Full story
Subscribers to the Arizona Game and Fish Department's free eNews will notice a new look to these communications. You may have already received some of the new-look eNews as part of the department's soft launch pilot program. The functionality remains the same as before, but subscribers will notice two other differences besides the look: (1) The "From" field will now read "Arizona Game and Fish Department" instead of "AZGFD," and (2) The "Subscribe" form (see button at bottom of our website) to... Full story
Dragons Will Roar In Tempe Who would have thought that dragon boat racing, with its roots in southern China as an ancient folk ritual for the past 2,000 years, would find its way to a modern, man-made lake in the middle of the Arizona desert? Since emerging in modern times as an international sports event in Hong Kong in 1976, dragon boat racing has spread throughout the world. Join the Arizona Dragon Boat Association on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 for two days of exciting dragon... Full story
Summary Of Fishing Regulations Changes For 2025-26 Below is a list of changes published in the 2025 and 2026 Fishing Regulations: • The special regulations and seasons section is now organized by Arizona Game and Fish Department regions to make it easier for anglers to know which office to contact for additional information. • New regulation to create unlimited daily and possession limits for illegally introduced warmwater fish species at Becker Lake. Catch-and-release only for trout. Trout... Full story
Prespawn bass have a notorious reputation for being hard to catch, but fortunately not all bass in a lake spawn at the same time. This means that in early spring you’ve got fish that are still deep, some that are moving up, and maybe even some already making beds and getting ready to rock and roll. All of these fish may be catchable, and some of the best fishermen I know choose baits that can be worked at a variety of depths at this time of year. 1. Dart Head + Floating Worm Back in the day,... Full story
John and I love to toodle around Arizona in our Jeep, and often we don’t actually have a planned route in mind. Such was the case last week. Our only plan was to avoid I-17. Since we live in the west valley, we hopped on the 60 and headed out past Wickenburg. My thoughts were that we’d be heading to Eagle Eye Road, but since I didn’t actually communicate that thought to the guy driving the Jeep, we ended up on Vulture Mine Road, headed south. Vulture City Tours You’ll come to spot along... Full story
AZGFD, Partners Secure More Than $24 Million Dollars For Conservation Restoration project will benefit critical wildlife movement corridors, winter habitat for state's wildlife. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), in partnership with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PFQF), the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM), and the Arizona Association of Conservation Districts (AACD), is excited to announce a recent award of $24.5 million through the USDA Natural... Full story
AZGFD ISSUES PRECAUTIONS -- With the detection of avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic and wild birds in Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Department urges hunters and falconers to help prevent the spread of the disease and stay safe. Visit these sites for important information: USDA-APHIS Avian influenza, CDC Avian influenza, USFWS Avian... Full story
Wildlife has been active in the mild winter climate of Arizona's lower and mid elevations, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department has been receiving increased reports of human-wildlife conflicts in many parts of the state. Here's some recent activity: • The Tucson area has received more than 20 wildlife feeding complaints since August - made all the more concerning in light of the fact that Pima County has seen an uptick in wildlife rabies cases this year. • Pima County is also seeing... Full story
There's still time for Arizona hunters to take aim at some of the best wing-shooting opportunities the state has to offer - but the clock is ticking. Waterfowl The general waterfowl season ended Jan. 31, 2025. In response to hunter requests, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) simplified the annual "Arizona Waterfowl and Snipe Regulations" and combined the previously designated "Mountain" and "Desert" zones into one statewide zone. That pushed the general waterfowl season back to a... Full story
AZGFD Issues Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking To Amend Article 2 Rules See link below for rationale on proposed repeal of R12-4-216 (Crossbow Permit). The Arizona Game and Fish Commission proposes to amend its Article 2 rules, addressing licenses, permits, stamps, and tags, to enact amendments developed during the preceding Five-year Review Report. The proposed amendments are designed to increase the effectiveness of the rules to meet the department's mission, ensure consistency with state and... Full story
