Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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OLYMPIA - Clam diggers today got a green light to proceed with a two-day razor clam dig starting May 2 at three ocean beaches. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the digs after marine toxin tests showed the clams on those beaches are safe to eat. All of the digs are scheduled on morning tides. No digging will be allowed on any beach after noon. The upcoming dig is scheduled on the following dates, beaches, and low tides: May 2, Saturday; 6:23 a.m., 0.2 feet; Long... Full story
April 30, 2015 "I Support Wildlife™" program gives public the opportunity to contribute to wildlife conservation The Arizona Game and Fish Department today announced the official launch of its new Customer Portal and redesigned website. The portal allows customers to create a secure account where they can manage and view their contact information, as well as their license and draw results information and bonus points, in their personal "My AZ Outdoors" section. "Best of all, it's mobile f... Full story
May 1, 2015 Paper applications for 2015 fall hunts now being accepted; online application service to be available in early to mid-May The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted the 2015-16 Arizona Hunting Regulations online, which opens the 2015 fall draw cycle. Hunters can now apply with a paper application for 2015 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall buffalo and pheasant (the draw process for elk and pronghorn... Full story
May 5, 2015 Local non-profit sportsmen’s groups are eligible PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department is now accepting applications for $75,000 available in grant funding for local sportsmen's organizations to provide public, hands-on, mentored projects focused on the retention of new hunters or anglers. The priority funding focus of this year’s grant program is on moving beginners from the recruitment stage to the retention stage of the Adoption Sequence. Projects and events that involve... Full story
May 6, 2015 By Chris Cantrell Chief of Fisheries, Arizona Game and Fish Department Fish hatchery workers across the nation are preparing for their busiest time of the year. During the next two months, Arizona Game and Fish Department employees and volunteers will stock more than 500,000 catchable “farm fresh” trout, providing the public an opportunity to engage in conservation -- some for the very first time. State-run aquaculture not only enables families to etch lifelong fishing memories, it... Full story
May 8, 2015 The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation | Phoenix Zoo and the Arizona Game and Fish Department are pleased to team up for this new educator professional development opportunity for teachers of all grade levels. Join us this summer as we explore how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are used in wildlife management and conservation. This problem-based workshop takes place over five days and consists of two parts to inspire critical thinking and analysis in the... Full story
May 8, 2015 For the most updated fishing information from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, follow our Fish AZ blog at: http://fishazblog.com/ Here's the latest from the blog, an afternoon/nighttime striped bass trip Thursday, May 7, at Lake Pleasant with professional fishing guide Derrick Franks "The Striper Snatcher." LAKE PLEASANT -- For predators such as schooling striped bass, a recent hatch of shad means the groceries are in the 'fridge. Flying through the water column and chasing fry Thursday, May 7 at Lake Pleasant, these stripers... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - May 6, 2015) - Every five years, the staff at Arizona State Parks prepares an information-filled report concerning plans for Arizona's motorized and non-motorized trails and their users. "This plan includes recommendations and action strategies to protect and enhance trails throughout the state including those in local city, county and state parks, as well as those on National Forest, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management lands," said Sue Black, Executive Direct... Full story
May 8, 2015 Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Crews finished repairing a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline (TCP) that occurred north of Phantom Ranch late Monday, May 4th. Phantom Ranch is no longer in water conservation mode and drinking water is again available at Cottonwood Campground, Roaring Springs, and Supai Tunnel on the North Kaibab Trail. Hikers and trail runners are reminded to carry water treatment methods at all times in the inner canyon, as the pipeline can break at any time. Water may also n... Full story
Washington, D.C. – May 1, 2015 – Leaders in the recreational fishing and boating community yesterday highlighted the progress in elevating the importance of saltwater recreational fishing in the nation’s primary law governing marine fisheries management. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources yesterday approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), H.R. 1335, to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), which addre... Full story
May 5, 2015 Contact: Pete Lopushinsky, (509) 663-6260 WDFW seeks advisory committee candidates for the Colockum Wildlife Area OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking candidates to serve on a committee that advises the department on the management of the Colockum Wildlife Area. WDFW manages the 105,662-acre wildlife area located between Wenatchee and Ellensburg to provide winter range for deer and elk and habitat for upland birds. The department is looking for... Full story
OLYMPIA - With spring chinook salmon passing Bonneville Dam in higher numbers than expected, fish managers from Washington and Oregon today agreed to extend the fishing season on the Columbia River for miles below and above the dam. In the lower river, the fishery will reopen Saturday, May 9, for one day, and again from May 16 through June 15 from the Tongue Point/Rocky Point line upriver to Beacon Rock for boat and bank anglers. Bank anglers can also fish farther upriver to the fishing... Full story
May 6, 2015 Action: Spring chinook salmon fishing closes on the Snake River below Ice Harbor and Little Goose dams, but remains unchanged in the Lower Granite and Clarkston areas. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Snake River fishery zones to close. Below Ice Harbor Dam: Effective immediately, Snake River from the South Bound Highway 12 Bridge near Pasco upstream about 7 miles to the fishing restriction boundary below Ice Harbor Dam; Below Little Goose Dam: Effective 1 hour after official... Full story
May 6, 2015 OLYMPIA - Three days of a four-day razor clam dig have been canceled on all ocean beaches because of public health concerns, state shellfish managers said today. The opening will continue as planned Thursday on Long Beach and Twin Harbors beaches after state health officials cleared that day's dig. Levels of domoic acid, detected through routine testing, have been on the rise since late Monday and could exceed state health guidelines by this weekend. The Washington Department of... Full story
May 7, 2015 Contact: Juli Anderson, (509) 636-2344 OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold a public meeting May 19 to discuss a draft management plan for the Swanson Lakes, Revere and Reardan Audubon Lake wildlife areas in eastern Washington. The meeting is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. at WDFW's Eastern Region office, 2315 North Discovery Place in Spokane Valley. The management plan covers three distinct landscapes, which encompass roughly 25,000 acres of wetlands... Full story
May 7, 2015 Action: Close the Skykomish River to the retention of hatchery chinook salmon. Effective date: June 1 through July 31, 2015. Species affected: Hatchery chinook salmon. Location: The Skykomish River from the mouth upstream to the mouth of the Wallace River. Reason for action: The forecast run size for Wallace River hatchery chinook is below broodstock needs. Hatchery rack returns will be closely monitored and if early returns indicate that the run size will meet broodstock needs the... Full story
May 8, 2015 OLYMPIA - Anyone who took part in the recreational razor clam dig from coastal beaches from Long Beach north to Kalaloch on Thursday, May 7 should destroy all razor clams harvested due to high levels of the marine toxin, domoic acid. The Washington State Department of Health issued that advisory after discovering elevated levels of domoic acid, which can cause illness if there are high levels. As a result, recreational and commercial razor clam digs scheduled for this weekend have... Full story
Alexandria, Va. – May 12, 2015 – A report released today further demonstrates the importance of reviewing how the nation’s marine fisheries are allocated between the recreational and commercial sectors. The report, “The Economic Gains from Reallocating Specific Saltwater Fisheries,” produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Southwick Associates, was introduced at the American Boating Congress, an annual legislative conference co-hosted by organizations from all segments... Full story
"Herb," (Herbert L.) Pocklington, was a giant of a man as well as a true hero in every sense of the word. A prime example of American upward mobility, he was born in Algonac, Michigan, home town of the then-fledging Chris Smith and Sons Boat Co. He joined what had become Chris-Craft Corporation in 1942 as a 15-year-old, part-time, "gofer," when the firm was moving from pleasure boats to military craft. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, he rejoined the firm in 1946 as a factory worker, th... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service (NPS) will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2015. The Tusayan Route will be available from Saturday, May 23, 2015 through Friday, September 25, 2015 and will run at 20-minute intervals between 8 am and 9:30 pm daily. During the busy summer season, lines are long at the entrance station and parking is difficult to find on the South Rim. Those taking advantage of the s... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Monday, May 11th the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center was contacted by the Tallmadge, OH Police Department reporting a missing man who was believed to be suicidal and currently at Grand Canyon. Rangers were able to locate the individuals’ vehicle at the Bright Angel Lodge and were able to trace the man to the Abyss on West Rim/Hermit’s Rest Drive based on information provided by investigators in Ohio. Rangers initiated contact with the man and over the cours... Full story
The 3/4 Day Boats found fish for our Derby anglers. Both Gary Glockzin and Katerina Eckert landed yellowtail, which qualify for the weekend prizes. We now have our first Open Party fish and also the first fish caught by a woman. There is 27 more days to Fish. We have a new Sponsor for the Leader Board, Rick Jensen of Sportfishing Financial Group. Check him out on the Sponsor Page, which has a link to his website. Yellowtail Derby Tee Shirts are available I will be at the SD Angler meeting and... Full story
Rick Maxa, fishing off North Mission Bch for Halibut and White Seabass on Monday afternoon saw birds working. He threw a jig out and landed his largest local yellowtail, which was hooked on a Salas 7x light. Rick brought the fish into Seaforth Sportfishing where it was weighed in by RC Newton at 45# 10 oz. This is 20 pounds over the previous 2015 Derby YT, it is also 6 pounds larger than the 39 # 6 oz YT caught by Tom Kues in 2011 Yellowtail Derby. There is 25 more days to Fish. We have a new... Full story
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 11, 2015 –More than 250 business leaders from across all sectors of the U.S. recreational boating industry are gathering on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. today to kick off the annual American Boating Congress (ABC), a three day advocacy event. With the unofficial start to boating season just under a month away on Memorial Day weekend, ABC gives members of the U.S. recreational boating industry a timely platform to meet with legislators and other decision makers on C... Full story
Effective dates and Locations: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) May 30 through June 12 - Open seven days per week, 2 salmon daily limit. Release wild chinook and all coho. Minimum size for chinook is 24 inches. June 13 until further notice: Daily limit of 2 salmon, of which not more than one may be a chinook salmon, release wild coho. Marine Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores) May 30 through June 12 - Open seven days per week, 2 salmon daily limit. Release wild chinook and all coho. Minimum size for chinook... Full story
