Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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In addition to the thrill of having our Outdoors Editor inducted into the arizona outdoor hall of fame, we feel honored to have both Margie and John Anderson as loyal and valuable contributors to our publications. Of course we honor the other four inductees as well; our Wildlife benefits incredibly from their hard work, dedication, and commitment. Another reason to celebrate is the annual incredible fireworks display at Pleasant Harbor. We send a warm thank-you to them for honoring our... Full story
Celebrate America 2021 At Lake Pleasant Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant will host its annual Celebrate America fireworks show on Saturday, July 3. Located on the southeastern shores of Lake Pleasant, conveniently adjacent to the Phoenix Metro area, Pleasant Harbor hosts this annual firework show, as well as food trucks, free kids activities, including water slides, bounce houses and live music. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with fireworks at 9:00 p.m. and activities running through 10:30 p.m.... Full story
July 9-21: Win The Hunt Of A Lifetime; enter the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle. If you win, you can hunt AZ big game species for 365 days (August 15, 2021-August 14, 2022). Get raffle tickets for elk, antelope, Coues, mule deer, black bear, desert bighorn sheep, buffalo, mountain lion, javelina, turkey. Mail order entries must be received by July 9. Online orders accepted through July 11. Main drawing date will be July 21, time and place TBA. Downstream Events Calendar July 2021Go to the... 
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Lake Powell Report (6/23/21) Lake Powell is dropping. Inflowing water today is 10,000 Acre Feet less than outflow. The parched Southwest really needs Monsoon rain to fall this summer. Be careful when traveling on the lake. Stay in the middle of the main channel to ensure a safe trip. Stripers Still Hitting Bait Stripers are still hitting bait in the normal spots like Buoy 25 Cove and Wall, Rincon, and Moki Canyon. On my weekly fishing trip, we saw fewer slurping stripers in the channel between... Full story
Public comments will be accepted through July 31. As part of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission's goal to increase online services for customers, the commission proposes to amend rules within Articles 1 and 3 to establish a paperless permit-tag system. Added Flexibility The new system will give customers added flexibility following the purchase of a license or tag. An app on their own electronic device will enable customers to view their licenses and tags, allow them to electronically "tag"... Full story
Until Further Notice At Press Time, These Shooting Ranges Are Closed FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Northern Arizona Shooting Range is closed indefinitely due to fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent wildfire activity that have forced a full closure of the Coconino National Forest. The range, located about 20 miles east of Flagstaff, ceased operations at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 23. The range will reopen only when conditions improve. The 160-acre range, which features rifle and pistol ranges, as w... Full story
Compiled By Margie Anderson Unless you drew a bison permit, there isn't much going on this month except small game, but small game is a great way to get your kids out hunting this summer. Check the Game and Fish website for places to start looking. Also, don't forget to buy your tickets for the Super Raffle! For the Fall 2021 Hunt: Online applications atwww.azgfd.govfor deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, sandhill crane were due by June 8, 2021. Tags mailed out by Aug 9, 2021. If tags... Full story
Bob Corbin, former Attorney General of Arizona, is a staunch supporter of our constitutional right to bear arms. He served as AG from 1972 to 1991, the longest of any other elected official. Mr. Corbin served as President of the National Rifle Association from 1992 – 1993 and is currently one of the ten board members who serve on the NRA Civil Rights Legal Defense Fund board. Mr. Corbin met with Pastor Ryan Rice, who is now heading up the AZ Quail Today website (www.azquailtoday.com) , and we l... Full story
Public can help by texting "SENDWATER" to 41444. Water is the essence of life, and it's just as precious for Arizona's wildlife. As drought conditions continue to worsen across the Southwest, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is preparing for another record-setting year of delivering lifesaving water to thirsty Arizona wildlife. AZGFD trucked and airlifted an unprecedented 2.4 million gallons of life-sustaining water to catchments throughout the state in 2020. With little relief in... Full story
The Outdoor Hall of Fame annually recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions toward Arizona's wildlife, the welfare of its natural resources, and the state's outdoor heritage. The 2021 Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Inductees are Becoming an Outdoors Woman, Bill Hardy, Margie Anderson, Charlie Kelly and Randy Babb. The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation invites you to join us and the Arizona Game and Fish Department in honoring these deserving and...
Apache Lake Marina and Burnt Corral Campground will close to the public Friday, 8 a.m. PHOENIX, July 1, 2021 — Firefighters are responding to a wildfire, named the Painted Fire, on the Tonto National Forest east of Forest Road 80 near Horse Mesa Dam and Apache Lake. The Painted Fire was reported late Wednesday afternoon and is burning approximately 3 miles west of Apache Lake Marina. The lightning-caused fire has burned approximately 835 acres in dry thick brush and grass. Visitors to the f... Full story
Everyone loves to show off their outdoor adventures: some hand their phones around at work, others post on Instagram or Facebook or Twitter, some print them out and frame them. Unfortunately, not everyone takes rockin' outdoor photos. If you want to wow your friends, there are a few basic things you should remember when you are taking photos outdoors. Keep Your Lens Clean Even if you're not shooting into the sun, water spots and fingerprints on your lens can make big blurry spots. Specks of dirt... Full story
4 Species Of Rattlesnakes Call Arizona Home 264 bites recorded statewide in 2020. With more people getting outdoors to take advantage of the state’s warm, spring weather, it’s important to keep in mind that 13 species of rattlesnakes also call Arizona home. Depending on location, the species that are encountered most often are the Western diamondback, sidewinder, Mojave and black-tailed rattlesnakes. “Arizona has more rattlesnake species than any other state, and we can all celebrate that amazi... Full story
When adding lifting cleats or eyes on a boat, the positioning of bulkheads and other internal structures below deck can sometimes make this equipment difficult to install. The new 209-PA Pivot Attachment from Accon Marine overcomes these tricky situations by allowing minor alignment variances between hardware components. Accon's Pivot Attachment helps eliminate frustrating repeated adjustments when the threaded rod doesn't precisely mate to its hardware. During installation, the user can... Full story
Many boat owners understand the regulation of having lifejackets on board, but don't wear them regularly when on flat water because they're uncomfortable. The Adventurer from Bombora is different. Worn around the waist, it's barely noticeable. Yet when the worst happens, a pull of the activation cord instantly inflates it into a USCG-approved Type III PFD. Despite its compact size of only 19" L x 7" H x 3" D, the Adventurer delivers 25 lbs. of buoyancy when inflated. Designed for chest sizes... Full story
Daniel Elias found out about the Free Rig in early 2019 from Japanese bass fishermen on Instagram, in posts that weren't even in English. The rig is fairly simple – you use a cylindrical drop shot weight, but instead of a clip, there is just a small loop at the end – a pencil weight with an eye at the top. You simply slide it onto the line before tying on the hook, and it slides freely up and down the line: Free Rig. The Hook Up Tackle (www.thehookuptackle.com) has weights for this technique; ju... Full story
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park this Memorial Day weekend and through the summer season can expect long lines, full parking lots and crowded conditions. To make the most of a visit to the park during this time, park rangers recommend the following pro tips: Pro Tip 1: Make sure you're ready for your visit by checking the park website to begin planning your trip. Public health measures are in place including capacity limits, temporary closures and modified... Full story
Why Waiting Until Year End Could Cost You Single engine center-console boats wanted for on-water training programs. Boat owners wishing to do good or take advantage of potential tax benefits may consider donating their boats to charity. Often this decision is made at the end of year just before the start of the new tax season. Waiting until the end of the year, however, could shortchange a boater's potential tax benefits, according to the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation and Boating Safety and Clean... Full story
The common method of powering party lights or an electric polisher while at the dock is to run an electric extension cord down the companionway, creating an unsightly trip hazard. With a Hubbell Marine HBL105GF adapter, it's easy to instead use a 30A 125V marina power pedestal to run 15A 125V devices. Plugged into the shore power source, it offers a standard three-prong outlet with integrated ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) for peace of mind. Measuring 22-1/2" L, the HBL105GF adapter... Full story
Editor's Note: As a courtesy, we are including the following note to Antelope Point Marina customers. "Dear Marina Customers, We are excited that the 2021 summer season is finally here! Due to the low water levels we are experiencing at Lake Powell we are working as quickly as possible to get you launched and on the water. Thank you for your continued patience. We are working hard to assure your family and friends will have a great experience despite these challenges that are beyond our... Full story
The new Milennia MIL-S3501 3-1/2" Full-range Speakers from Prospec Electronics are the ideal small-sized solution for powerful, immersive sound. With a mere 4" outer diameter, they're easy to install in tight spaces. While a pair of high-performance Milennia 3-1/2" Full-range Speakers make the perfect complement for an existing stereo system, they're also ideal for use as the primary speakers in golf cars, portable hot tubs, heavy equipment, smaller fishing boats and RIBs. They're likewise a... Full story
Holbrook, Ariz. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 384,000 visitors to Petrified Forest National Park in 2020 spent $25.3 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 328 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $68.6 million. "Petrified Forest National Park values its gateway community of Holbrook, Ariz. and the visitor friendly businesses that play such an important role in the overall experience of visiting the park" s... Full story
