Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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The Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Grand Canyon Council has partnered with the acclaimed International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE), co-locating its Scout-O-Rama with the state’s largest annual outdoorsmen event for the entire family. The Sportsmen's Expo will make its 13th appearance in Arizona during the week of Feb. 21- 24 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. BSA’s outdoor Scout-O-Rama, on UoP grounds, will attract 15,000-20,000 youth and family members on Saturday, Feb. 23. Some... Full story
I remember when I first started Sockeye fishing on the Fraser back in the early 90's. Me and a friend or 2 would frequent a particular 'secret' spot near Agassiz during August and September and to be quite honest we hooked, landed and released....... 
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TORONTO – January 14, 2013 – The Canadian recreational boating industry began to see the tide turn for new boat and outboard engine sales with an estimated thirteen percent increase from October 2011 through September 2012 compared to the same period the previous year, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) second annual 2012 Canadian Statistical Abstract. The Abstract reveals statistics on Canada’s recreational boating retail sales, participation and boater demographics, the overall retail market, impor... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. - On January 15, 2013, at 10:30 am, the National Park Service will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Science and Resource Management building on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park across the street from Park Headquarters. Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga and other special guests will dedicate the new state of the art facility which is on track to receive a Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is a third party certification... Full story
Come out on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, for the free Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo, held on the 1,600-acre grounds of the world-renowned Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Arizona’s largest hands-on outdoor expo offers fun activities, exhibits and educational presentations for the entire family. Two Days’ Of Fun, Information For All • See live wildlife — hawks, owls, reptiles, • Learn target archery, • Take the kids to the huge catch-and-release fish tanks,... Full story
CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. — The West Coast's premier sailing convention for women is set to launch on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, Calif. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is primary sponsor of the 24th Annual Women's Sailing Convention, presented by the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA). The event is open to all women from novices to experts and the 2013 program is packed with workshops to choose from — both on and off... Full story
On Saturday, January 12, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call via satellite phone from a private river trip reporting that a member of their party was missing. Initial helicopter search operations were begun and rangers were flown to the scene where it was determined that 21-year old Kaitlin Anne Kenney of Englewood, Colorado had last been seen Friday night at her group’s camp located at river mile 134.5 near Tapeats Creek (on the north side of the river.) On S... Full story
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (January 14, 2013) – Johnny Heineken (Larkspur, Calif.), the 2012 Kiteboarding Course Racing World Champion, and Jennifer French (St. Petersburg, Fla.), the 2012 Paralympic Silver Medalist in the SKUD-18 class, today were named US Sailing’s 2012 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. A shortlist of eight male and six female sailors – determined from nominations submitted by members of US Sailing – was evaluated by a panel of sailing journalists who selected these two sailors for the noteworthy distinction. The winners... Full story
As part of the 2013 North American Safe Boating Campaign ("Wear It!"), the National Safe Boating Council is offering resources and funding to state agencies, organizations and other groups throughout the United States and Canada to help promote the campaign in their communities. There is a total of up to $35,000 to be awarded to approximately 8 - 10 applicants for an average of $3,500 each. The North American Safe Boating Campaign and this project are produced and supported under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund,... Full story
It just keeps getting better — the 2013 Lake Havasu Boat Show is pleased to announce that it will host the inaugural Havasu Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Challenge at the boat show on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. This will be an International Chili Society-sanctioned event, attracting some of the best chili and salsa chefs in the Southwest. Everyone is invited to bring their appetites and sample some of the finest homemade chili and salsa in Arizona. And don't forget, the Lake Havasu Boat S... Full story
The 53rd Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta and their 14th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta is here: Jan.18-19-20. Help fight blood cancers! Race one, two, or three days. Cruise! Party! AYC has some great improvements in store for you and your “shore party.” 1) Lower Costs: Two-day race registration last year was $80. It’s reduced to $50 this year! 2) Moving indoors: The dusty tent is gone and the Saturday night event will move indoors to the Lake Pleasant Waterfront Grille. Enjoy inside and outside waterfront seating for cocktails, dinner, and d... Full story
Learn to live and play in our unique Sonoran desert. Classes will be offered in fishing, hunting, tracking and desert survival. There are also sessions in hiking, paddling, geocaching, birding, outdoor photography and edible and medicinal plants of the Superstitions. A trial ride through the Saguaro forest is also available. The Dutch oven class will prepare the evening meals. Night-time presentations include Wildman Phil with his cast of desert critters and a stargazing event by the East Valley... Full story
A BIG SMALL EVENT -- Shake off a frosty winter in Lake Havasu City as boating enthusiasts from around the globe race their small sailboats at the 6th Annual Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention. From Feb. 9-18, 150 to 200 small sailboats and crews from across the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and as far away as the Netherlands are expected to participate in this week-long event. Festivities include sailing, racing, seminars, social events and a fundraiser. Proceeds from this event will... Full story
“Flowboarding” is not just a ride, it is a sport — a 21st Century alchemy that has the look of surfing, the ride of snowboarding, the tricks of skateboarding, and boards derived from wakeboarding. The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona adds Kierland FlowRider as a part of a major expansion to the Resort’s Adventure Water Park, bringing an additional 58,400 gallons of water to the water park, which currently boasts 575,000 gallons of water fun, including the 110-foot watersl... Full story
The Reel Women Barra Classic was established in 2002 by keen female angler Emma Cartwright who thought it would be a great opportunity to involve other women in recreational fishing. The female friendly fishing Classic is now in its ninth year and attracts hundreds of women from not only the Northern Territory, but right across Australia. For more information visit www.reelwomen.com.au/.... Full story
How does catching a 2- or 3-pound rainbow trout sound? How about catching that trout right close to home? Well, you now have that opportunity, so grab your favorite fishing pole and make sure you have a 2013 Urban Fishing license because the “incentive” trout stocking was just completed on Jan. 12 at all Urban Program lakes. To kick off the New Year in a big way, the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Urban Fishing Program has stocked incentive-size trout. In addition to the usual 11-12 inchers, incentive stockings include bigger fish and u... Full story
Throughout the winter, lakes in the Urban Fishing Program (UFP) have been successfully stocked with rainbow trout at two-week intervals. More trout and bigger trout arrived the week of Jan. 7-12 as part of the UFP’s annual incentive trout stocking, making this a great time to go fishing. Many fish in the 12-15 inch range are part of this special delivery, and some 3-4 pound whoppers are expected. Get ready for some big fish action by making sure your fishing line is in good shape, your hooks are... Full story
The 2013 Arizona Fishing Regulations are now available at all seven Arizona Game and Fish Department offices and at fishing license dealers throughout the state. They are also posted online at www.azgfd.gov/fishing. “Arizona’s diverse fisheries offer great opportunities all year round,” said Acting Fisheries Chief Eric Swanson. “If getting outdoors, staying healthy and spending quality time with family and friends are among your 2013 resolutions, fishing is a great way to meet your goals, have f... Full story
Tim decided to tie the knot with his long time girlfriend. One evening, after the honeymoon, he was assembling some loads for an upcoming hunt. His wife was standing there at the bench watching him. After along period of silence she finally speaks. Honey, I've been thinking, now that we are married I think it's time you quit hunting, shooting, hand loading, and fishing. Maybe you should sell your guns and boat. Tim gets this horrified look on his face. She says, "Darling, what's wrong?" "There for a minute you were sounding like my ex-wife."... Full story
The new Arizona Game and Fish Department book, An Introduction to Hunting Arizona’s Small Game, is now available for sale at Game and Fish offices or by downloading an order form at www.azgfd.gov/publications. This 198-page, 6x9” guide is an indispensable resource for new or experienced hunters. It provides loads of information and expert tips, including — • Where and how to hunt small game birds, squirrels, rabbits, ducks and geese in Arizona, • Detailed descriptions of small game animals a... Full story
NEWPORT – Anglers after halibut will hear the details of the Pacific halibut quota for 2013 and have the opportunity to weigh in on the dates of openings in the Central Coast Sub-area spring all-depth halibut fishery. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Holiday Inn Express, 135 SE 32nd St., Newport (South Beach). Attendees will be asked to comment on the spring (May to July) all-depth fixed dates between Cape Falcon and Humbug Mountain, back-up dates for the spring fishery (in case quota remains after the fixed dates), a... Full story
DENVER - The Klinglesmith family of Meeker has been named the 2012 Wildlife Landowners of the Year by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Lowell and LoAnn Klinglesmith, together with their youngest son Lenny and his wife Jackie, run the LK Ranch south of Meeker, with 13,000 contiguous deeded acres in the middle of some of the most important big-game habitat in the state. Over the past 10 years, the family has greatly expanded the ranch, placed most of it under conservation easement and implemented an... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is accepting comments on improving the hunt guidelines to continue the sustainable management of the state’s game animals, while providing as much hunting recreation as possible. Comments on the existing hunt guidelines may be submitted through Feb. 15 at azgamebranch@azgfd.gov, or by mail to Hunt Guidelines, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. “This is the public’s opportunity to get involved in the nuts and bolts... Full story
