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  • Payson Wildlife Fair Set For May 10

    AZGFD

    The 20th Annual Payson Wildlife Fair is happening on Saturday, May 10. This free event in the cool pines runs 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Green Valley Park, 1000 W. Country Club Dr. in Payson. Admission, parking and activities are free! The Arizona Game and Fish Department will be stocking 800 pounds of rainbow trout for this event; that’s more than 1,000 fish going into the lakes! There will be fishing poles and bait available to borrow for free. No fishing license is required during the event hours (... Full story

  • GSA Sustainable Technologies Testing Studies

    Bob Steger|Apr 15, 2014

    I generally try to be broad and focus on small business in my newsletter so it appeals to more people. With that said I am going to talk about some programs larger companies are taking advantage of that may spark some ideas for some medium to small businesses. In 2011 the goal was set for Federal Agencies to achieve $2 Billion worth of cost savings due to preformed based energy efficiencies by 2013. The Federal Government largely in part through the real estate and vehicles the GSA owns has easi...

  • Lyman Lake State Park Re-Opens For Season

    ASP

    (Phoenix, Arizona - May 1, 2014) - Lyman Lake State Park in northeastern Arizona is a 1,500-acre lake with no size restrictions on boats and is now open for camping reservations. The park will re-open on May 2, 2014 for the summer season. Picacho Peak State Park, the famous Peak between Phoenix and Tucson, will close for the season from May 23 to September 23, 2014. "In the summer, Picacho Peak State Park is not open due to the extreme heat and safety of our visitors," said Executive Director...

  • Head to Southern Arizona For The Annual Mariachi Festival

    (Phoenix, AZ - May 2, 2014) - Make plans to head south for the sounds of traditional and modern Mexican Mariachi Band music. Patagonia Lake State Park will host the 18th Annual Mariachi Festival at Boulder Beach on Saturday, May 17, 2014 (see full lineup below) which is also Kids to Parks Day. The Mariachi Festival's activities will include a wide variety of Southern Arizona Mariachi bands and dancers on stage. There will also be authentic Mexican food, hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn and shaved ice. Visitors may also bring their own picnic... Full story

  • Grand Canyon National Park To Require Camping Permit At Tuweep Campground

    GCNP|Apr 15, 2014

    Grand Canyon, AZ – Grand Canyon National Park on September 1, 2014 will begin requiring reservations for all campers who wish to stay at the Tuweep Campground. After September 1, visitors who plan to camp at Tuweep will need to have a permit issued by the National Park Service. Campers may begin making reservations on May 1, 2014 for dates on or after September 1. Reservations can be made on the first of the month four months prior to the proposed start date and will be accepted through the p... Full story

  • ICAST 2014 Registration And Other Important Information

    WOT

    Register Now for ICAST 2014! Don’t wait a minute more! Register now for ICAST 2014 – the world’s largest recreational fishing trade show – being held July 15 – 18, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla! Your ICAST/IFTD badge gives you access to the entire show floor! Experient, Inc. is the only company authorized to make hotel reservations at the official ICAST hotels and register for your show badge. Click here for a list of the official hotels and a map of their locations. Reg... Full story

  • Add Shrimp, Halibut To Your Catch Of Trout, Chinook Salmon In May

    WDFW|Apr 15, 2014

    Trout fishing is off and running at hundreds of lakes across the state, as spring chinook salmon continue to push into fishing areas higher and higher up the Columbia River Basin. In marine waters, fishing seasons for spot shrimp and halibut are set to open on various dates this month, when more razor-clam digs will be scheduled on coastal beaches. With new fishing opportunities opening throughout the state, May is a great time to go fishing, said Joe Hymer, a fish biologist for the Washington...

  • 6th Annual Yellowtail Derby 2014

    John Campbell|Apr 15, 2014

    The 1st Day, May 4, was beautiful, but precious few fish were landed. Saturday, the day before was over the top. Boat after boat came to the Shelter Island Ramp loaded with Big ‘Tails. Derby Angler, Carl Van Meter, was fishing Saturday, May 4, with his friend Bill on his boat Sea Goat at the Islands. They caught 5 “Big” tails, one weighed in at 37.5 after it was bleed and gutted. Still a “level playing field.” Still time to Enter! May 1st is the Pre-fish party and seminar at the Bali Hai – Big... Full story