Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department has a bargain offer for anyone interested in learning more about Arizona’s wildlife, in fishing, and eating wild-caught foods. From Sept. 17–21, the department will be selling four of its most popular books (that normally retail from $5 to $8) for just $1 each (while supplies last) at the Game and Fish offices in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Flagstaff, Pinetop, Kingman and Yuma; available are the following: • Arizona Wildlife Views Special Edition — This 155-pag... Full story
It's official — the Lake Havasu Boat Show is the largest consumer boat show in Arizona in terms of attendance, physical size, and number of exhibitors. But, this is just the beginning. For our 22nd consecutive year, our advertising and promotion out-reach is stepping up to another level, focusing not just on local markets but also effectively tapping the Southern California, Las Vegas, and Phoenix areas as well. Combine this with the synergy of Desert Storm week, and you have a boat show capable... Full story
U.S. Sailing News At Press Time Women’s Match Racing Competition Has Surprise Ending WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, U.K. — In a surprise ending to the Women’s Match Racing competition, Anna Tunnicliffe, Molly O’Bryan Vandemoer and Debbie Capozzi were eliminated from competition by Finland in the quarter-final round. As one of four quarterfinal match-ups, USA lost the first two races on Aug. 7, and then came back strong the next to win Race 3. In the "first-to-win three points" series, the pressur... Full story
‘Happy Trails’ To Sail Major Sailing Magazine Salutes Lake Havasu “Trailer Sailers,” or “Pocket Cruisers” — known by both names — are one of the features in the online August issue of Sail magazine. The article is “Destination Hunters: 10 Great Trailer Sailing Destinations” by Hilary Sharp and can be found at the following Web address: http://sailmagazine.com/cruising/destination-hunters-10-great-trailer-sailing-destinations According to Sailhavasu, Sail magazine — one of the largest sailing m... Full story
NAPA Auto Parts World Finals Boat Race The world’s fastest boats and most daring drivers offer thrills on the water. On Nov. 2-4, the world’s fastest boats and most daring drivers take to the waters of Firebird Lake for the final event in the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing season. Speeds will approach nearly 250 mph as Top Fuel Hydros, Top Alcohol Hydros, Pro Modified, Pro Gas Flats and more battle it out during this critical end-of-season showdown. Here’s the schedule for the “hot” event: ... Full story
To Surf Or Kite ‘That Is The Question’ As the 2012 Olympics wind down, there are mixed feelings about the decision to replace windsurfing with kiteboarding at the 2016 Rio Games. Windsurfers, not wanting Weymouth to be their last regatta, are hoping for a “fair wind” as authorities face a legal challenge over the decision. The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) announced in May that both women’s and men’s kiteboarding would replace windsurfing at the 2016 Olympics, but a November vo... Full story
U.S. Olympic Sailing 2012 Although Disappointed, Team Looks Ahead WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, U.K. (Aug.11) — As the 2012 Olympic Games came to a conclusion, the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team wrapped up in Weymouth and Portland, home to the Olympic sailing venue. After 16 days of competition, the entire team — athletes, coaches, and staff — was finalizing the details involved with closing down the on-site operation. Then the team headed to London to spend the evening with their Team USA teammates befor... Full story
ROECKER ON INDEPENDENCE -- Indys on The 23 Spot! Here on The Ridge, yellowtail to over 40 pounds gang-bite all day long, on everything we show em: sardines, iron jigs yo-yoed and on the surface, swimbaits and sinker rigs. Frenzied yellows swarm and push after my mint-colored surface jig to see which fish gets the prize to chew, shoving one another to get the iron. We release dozens. Dorado crowd under floating kelp, blast out as we slide up to the paddie, backs knifing out of the water, g... Full story
A Salute To All Olympic Athletes The Summer Games in London 2012 have kept many of us mesmerized by and in awe of the skill, stamina, commitment, and perseverance of the athletes from all participating countries. This montage of boating and watersports photos is credited to www.london2012.com. Congratulations to all who “played” in the Games, both U.S. and other countries’ athletes. They are all amazing! (Results and medal counts are available at www.london2012.com/schedule-and-results.) And,... Full story
Fall Draw Had Over 133,000 Applicants Leftover permits have been available on first-come, first-served basis. The wait is over — the drawing results for Arizona’s fall deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, buffalo and pheasant hunts are now available. You can visit www.azgfd.gov/draw and click on the link to the draw results page. Applicants can also find out if they were drawn by calling (602) 942-3000 and selecting option two. Due to heavy call volume initially, you might get a busy sig... Full story
Bartlett Lake Jet Skis Fun On The Water: Why Go Anywhere Else? Bartlett Lake Jet Skis offers the largest personal watercraft rental fleet in the area. Just like our boat fleet, you can be assured that all our units are professionally maintained to ensure reliability and performance. And we’re the only rental operation that offers current, state-of-the-art four-stroke performance models up to 1500 cc’s and 160 hp. Whatever your speed or need, we’ve got you covered. All units are launched direc... Full story
PARTY TIME! -- Boating season is in full swing. As are parties. If you want a fantastic day on the water with a group of family, friends, or co-workers, there is no better way than to rent this party boat and spend the day on beautiful Bartlett Lake. All the amenities you'll ever need are already on board. Just bring your group, some food and drink, and be ready to enjoy! To ensure the dates you wish are available, call early to make your reservations: (602) 316-3378, info@bartlettlake.com.... Full story
Arizona Sailing Foundation Sets Fall Classes SET SAIL! -- Junior and senior high-school students can look forward to the fun of learning to sail by joining the ASF (of Arizona Yacht Club) classes this fall. Thirteen sailing days between Tuesday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 4 will be held at Tempe Town Lake. Boat handling, safety, docking, and racing procedures and tactics will be taught by highly qualified and US Sailing-certified instructors.... Full story
Rock The Boat — rtboat.com We are happy to announce that Kokopelli is a welcome new sponsor for "Rock The Boat,"a non-profit project (501C3) that is currently restoring several vintage Chris-Crafts to be auctioned off, the proceeds going to Superstition Search and Rescue, a non-profit group dedicated to saving lives in not only the mountains and desert but also on the water. Uriah Owsley has generously participated with materials, products, space, and overall generous help for RTB, and we c... Full story
AZGFD Partners With ADOT To Make Highways Safer Many motorists have wondered what the 8-foot fences are along Interstate 17 near Munds Park. These “exclusion fences” are designed to keep elk off the highway as part of a larger statewide effort to make highways safer for motorists and wildlife. This transportation enhancement project is a cooperative effort between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Arizona Department of Transportation. Elk are a common sight along I-17. Research ind... Full story
"Build It AndThey Will Come" This is the actual turnoff from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to the #1 highway to Calgary, Alberta. Another place but the same problem: Elk and deer cross the highway in spite of the traffic. The Canadians had to build the animals (especially the elk) their own crossing because that was where the natural crossing was and after the highway was built, there were far too many accidents. It didn't take the animals long to learn that this was their "road. " Arizona's Game &... Full story
Top-Snapper Makes Snapping Canvas Simple Experienced RV owners know that putting up and removing canvas is seldom easy. Canvas shrinks, snaps corrode, and aligning snaps can quickly become a two-person job. Shurhold's Top-Snapper canvas snap tool takes the struggle out of snapping canvas. The Top-Snapper's two stainless steel blades slip over the snap shoulder to snap and align the snap halves. It even works on corroded snaps and shrunken canvas. This Shurhold tool is the only canvas snap tool... Full story
Outdoor Hall Of Fame Inductees To Be Honored Honor fellow wildlife conservationists by attending the Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet. Make plans now to attend the 15th annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Chaparral Suites Scottsdale, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. This year’s inductees into the Outdoor Hall of Fame include John Toner, Dave LaMorte, Ed Shannahan, Wendell Swank, and the Arizona Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. In a... Full story
Three 2012 Chicks Bring Total Condors To 77 Third wild-hatched California condor chick confirmed in Arizona-Utah population GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — A biologist from the Peregrine Fund was finally able to obtain visual confirmation of a wild-hatched California condor chick that had been suspected, but not seen, in a nest cave deep in Grand Canyon National Park. This confirmed sighting brings the total number of wild condor chicks produced by the Arizona-Utah flock this season to three. “Based on... Full story
Game And Fish To Host Annual Elk-Viewing Workshop FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Would you like to experience the sound of a bull elk bugling or see a cow elk keeping a watchful eye on her calf? The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Mormon Lake Lodge invite you to attend an elk-viewing workshop on Aug. 18. The workshop includes a presentation and a field trip to watch elk in their natural habitat near Mormon Lake. Mormon Lake is unique as it is one of only two natural lakes found in Arizona. During t... Full story
Arizona’s Schools, Universities Win Big From Lottery-Ticket Sales Application period for 2013 Arizona Game and Fish Heritage Fund grants now open. Whether you won or lost when you bought a lottery ticket last year, some of your money is going to benefit something you would approve of — helping Arizona’s schools and universities. That’s because the bulk of this year’s grants from the Arizona Game and Fish Department Heritage Fund are going to education and research. Heritage Fund money comes fro... Full story
THE OLYMPIAN -- Michael Phelps, who has said he will retire from competitive swimming after the London Games, closed out his medal haul at the Summer Olympics with a final curtain call, swimming two laps of butterfly as a member of the United States victorious 4x100-meter medley relay team. He closed his fourth Olympics with 18 golds and a record 22 career medals, which, in modern Olympic history, would rank him in the top 60 among countries.... Full story
Whether you are a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a novice who wants to learn about the amazing outdoor recreational opportunities in our state, you won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo on March 31 and April 1. Arizona’s largest hands-on outdoor expo will have loads of hands-on experiences, demonstrations, exhibits and presentations on activities such as fishing, archery, wildlife viewing, shooting sports, hunting, camping, boating, and off-highway vehicle rec... Full story
Bartlett Lake In The Tonto National Forest Bartlett Lake has a boatable surface area of 2,815 acres - more than Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake, combined. Fed by the pristine waters of the Verde River, Indians of this valley spoke descriptively in their legends of the river's "sweet waters". Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Bartlett Lake for a variety of recreational opportunities, including shoreline camping in Arizona's natural desert terrain. While in this part of the Tonto National Forest,... Full story
Travel Management Public Comment Period Begins Environmental assessment Tonto National Forest begins. Tonto National Forest officials are seeking comments on the Travel Management Environmental Assessment (EA). The 30-day comment period began Jan. 6. The action is a proposed system of roads, trails and areas. Based on previous public input, several alternatives are proposed in this draft Environmental Assessment (EA). The final product will be a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) that shows which... Full story
