Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!

Articles from the March 1, 2025 edition


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  • On The Cover March 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 It's All About Fish As the weather warms, a young man's (and woman's) fancy turns to thoughts of - fish. And, although there are many fantastic angling destinations in Arizona, Margie Anderson says to keep in mind the community waters that make fishing possible in waters near you. For some, this is the first opportunity to enjoy casting a line and a good... Full story

  • Downstream Events Calendar March 2025

    Carol L Allen, Editor

    Arizona has extensive opportunities and destinations to go fishing, from a local pond to a remote mountain stream, but many don't know where to get started. The Arizona Game and Fish Department's FishAZ Network brings all these opportunities in one place offering instructional and educational events, hands-on beginner fishing events, and other fishing based on your skill level and interest. Event Type All Events 1 - Introductory 2 - Beginner 3 - Developing 4 - Intermediate 5 - Experienced Event... Full story

  • EightTowBoatUS Captains Honored

    Boat US|Mar 1, 2025

    For the more than 600 red boats of TowBoatUS, the on-water towing and assistance fleet for recreational boaters, a routine day typically includes towing disabled boats back to the launch ramp, providing battery jumps, dropping off fuel, or offering a gentle tug out of the shallows. For each of these towboat captains and crews, however, one workday was far from routine. At the annual gathering of the TowBoatUS fleet, company owners, captains and BoatUS staff honored eight captains in Florida,... Full story

  • Arizona's Community Fishing Program

    Margie Anderson, Outdoor Editor|Mar 1, 2025

    Our community lakes are such great places to fish – the Game and Fish stocks them with a variety of fish at different times of year, including trout, catfish, and bluegill. Some of the lakes have bass in them, too! You've probably got an urban lake close by – there are over 50! - and sitting on the bank with a line in the water is one of the best ways to spend a day that I know of. We've been taking our granddaughters to urban lakes since they were very small, and they not only love to fish, but... Full story

  • History Comes Alive In Fairhaven!

    Jeff DiDomenico|Mar 1, 2025

    A short drive through the east valley from Phoenix transported me Back in Time to The Enchantment of the Renaissance Festival. After quickly navigating a well-designed parking lot, I was whisked away to a vibrant tapestry of the 16th century, where history comes alive in a whirlwind of color, music, and merriment! It was soon clear that folks from all ages made the most of the opportunity to dress in attire from the period or any interpretation of history. More than half of the guests were... Full story

  • Arizona Game and Fish Department's 2025 Outdoor Expo

    AZGFD

    The Arizona Game and Fish Department's (AZGFD) 2025 Outdoor Expo will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, 2025. The event will take place at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, Arizona. What to expect • Wildlife exhibits: See wildlife mounts, taxidermy, and artwork • Fishing: Try fishing in family-friendly tanks • Firearms: Try out firearms in a safe environment • Animal ambassadors: Meet the AZGFD's animal ambassadors, including a female great horned owl and a female rosy b... Full story