Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will conduct a public hearing and take action on proposed 2015-16 migratory waterfowl hunting seasons during a public meeting Aug. 7-8 in Olympia. The commission will also receive briefings on a variety of other management issues, including the implementation of the Statewide Steelhead Management Plan and a report that provides an overview of threats to steelhead populations and the management actions designed to address those threats. The c... Full story
Action: Closes the Sol Duc, Bogachiel, Calawah, and Dickey rivers and all their tributaries, and upper 475 yards of the Quillayute River to all fishing. Effective date: Aug. 1, 2015, until further notice. Species affected: All species. Location: The Dickey River, Sol Duc River, Calawah River, Bogachiel River and all tributaries. The Quillayute River from the confluence of the Sol Duc and Bogachiel Rivers downstream 475 yards to fluorescent orange paint on rocks. Reason for action: Low water and... Full story
Summer fisheries are now in full swing, providing some of the best fishing opportunities of the year. Washingtonians are reeling in salmon off the coast, pulling up pots full of crab in Puget Sound, and casting for trout in alpine lakes on both sides of the Cascades. Also this month, hunters will take to the field to hunt for black bear in the first big-game hunt of the season. Many others will also be out scouting hunting areas to prepare for deer and elk seasons beginning in September.... Full story
YUMA, Ariz. - A river of beer will wash into Yuma's Desert Sun Stadium Oct. 24 as the Yuma Visitors Bureau hosts its third annual brew fest spotlighting craft beers from the Southwest and beyond -- and benefiting local veterans. Rio de Cerveza flows from 5 to 9 p.m., with VIP ticket holders getting a special-access preview beginning at 4 p.m. Live entertainment will again be provided by 80's and Gentlemen from Tucson, and a variety of food vendors will be on hand selling savory solids to soak... Full story
jim@azbw.comAd Reservations & Story Copy Due August 15, 2015 for our September 2015 issue. Don't miss out on being in our 10th anniversary issue. Please let us know by August 15th if you would like to change your existing ad, if you have new editorial you would like us to consider, or, if you would like to submit a new ad. Thank you.... Full story
Alexandria, VA – August 3, 2015 – A joint Congressional hearing delved into concerns raised by members of the recreational fishing community, as well as other stakeholders, about the National Park Service's recent decision to close over 10,000 acres of Biscayne National Park to recreational fishing. The hearing entitled, "Restricted Access at Biscayne National Park and Implications for Fishermen, Small Businesses, the Local Economy and Environment" was held in Homestead, Fla., by the U.S. Hou... Full story
FLAGSTAFF - Ever wonder what it be like to see hundreds of elk in one place at one time? That opportunity is possible during the annul elk viewing workshop hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Mormon Lake Lodge. Workshop presentations are scheduled for the morning on Saturday, Aug. 15. The workshop includes a presentation and a field trip to watch elk in their natural habitat near Mormon Lake, which is one of only two natural lakes found in Arizona. During the early fall, hundreds... Full story
Welcome to the 2015-16 school year. We hope that you found both rest and inspiration this summer. We have some very exciting educator workshops planned for the school year. Below you can find information on some of the more immediate ones. In addition, there are some details on our sport fishing program. Enjoy! Using Cameras to Study Wildlife The advent of digital cameras has opened up new avenues for studying wildlife. Today, the digital camera is one of the most widely used technology tools... Full story
PHOENIX – The outdoors is moving indoors for this weekend's "Arizona Get Outdoors Expo" at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The inaugural three-day event, in association with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, will feature plenty of family fun and adventure inside the more than 300,000-square-feet of air-conditioned space at the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center, 16601 N. Pima Road, in Scottsdale. On display will be the newest in hunting, fishing and camping equipment and technologies, outdoor education... Full story
The next Arizona Game and Fish Commission meeting will be held on Aug. 7-8 at the Little America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, 86004. The meeting begins Friday at 8 a.m. with a call to the public, followed by consideration of several consent agenda items (see agenda). Among other items, the commission will also: Hear a presentation on key systems development initiatives, including future functionality for the Customer Portal, Portal operations and online draw. Hear a general wolf briefi... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Justin Kremer of Tempe, AZ has been successfully located by search crews earlier this afternoon. Kremer was reported as missing on Friday, July 31st with a last known location of West Rim Drive. Search and Rescue crews and investigators were able to locate and contact Kremer near Mescalero Point, west of Grand Canyon Village. Kremer was transported back to Grand Canyon Village and will be transported to Flagstaff for further evaluation. The National Park Service... Full story
Last summer, there were two incidents where aircraft towing banners (banner tows) collided with parasail rigs aloft that were being towed by small passenger vessels. Fortunately, there were no passenger injuries, only property damage, but these incidents could have resulted in serious injury or a fatality. This MSIB outlines the applicable regulations and provides guidance to promote safety of parasailing while operating with passengers aloft in the vicinity of banner tow or other aircraft... Full story
Jimmy was a gentle soul with the patience of a saint. For me as a child, the Paint Shop held endless fascination. Jimmy not only tolerated my harebrained ideas (like an obsession to paint big multi-colored polka dots on my bicycle). He stopped what he was doing to make sure I had the right paints & brushes so the projects turned out Rybovich-right. My cousin Michael Rybovich sent me this beautiful tribute to the beautiful man. He said it would be ok to share it with you. Jimmy Becker 1980 Pat,... Full story
SAN DIEGO—The Port of San Diego 2015 Festival of Sail, hosted by the Maritime Museum of San Diego, will transform the North Embarcadero into a nautical theme park. More than twenty tall ships and other fascinating vessels from around the world will visit San Diego, Sept 5-7. The festival kicks off with a majestic parade of tall ships on San Diego Bay, Friday, Friday 4 led by the new Spanish Galleon, San Salvador. This will be the first time the public will be able to see the new ship for the f... Full story
MKS Supply, LLC, Dayton OH, August 2015- Inland Manufacturing and MKS Supply, LLC, the exclusive marketer for Inland firearms is extremely proud to announce its awarding firearms to two shooters (one, the National Champion) at the National Championships held in July at Camp Perry, Ohio. Inland Manufacturing's President, Ron Norton presented Army Staff Sargent Lawrence Cleveland of the U.S. Army marksmanship Unit (AMU) with a replica World War II 1911A1 pistol ($749.00 MSRP) for firing a... Full story
It doesn’t take much looking across the state this month to see huge aggregations of birds – this year’s production of many migrant species that are gathering now and will be moving south soon. Some of the most obvious are swallows, which readily collect on power and telephone lines along roads in open areas where they’re swooping after insects. Earlier this summer our Snohomish Basin area habitat biologist Jamie Bails especially noticed a particular nesting colony of cliff swallows, one of... Full story
OLYMPIA - State shellfish managers today doubled the area of Washington's coast closed to crab fishing after finding elevated levels of marine toxins in crab tested north to the Queets River. Effective immediately, recreational and commercial crab fishing is prohibited in 45 miles of coastal waters from Point Chehalis to the Queets River, expanding on a closure in effect since early June that extends 45 miles south to the Columbia River. Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager for the Washington... Full story
Action: Methow River closed daily to fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight. Effective date: Aug. 5, 2015, until further notice. Species affected: All species. Location: The Methow River (Okanogan County) from County Road 1535 Bridge (lower Burma Road) upstream to Weeman Bridge (8 miles upstream of Winthrop). Reason for action: Afternoon water temperatures in the Methow River are approaching the upper limit for survival of trout. The Methow River receives significant fishing pressure during the summer.... Full story
Action: Fishing for salmon is closed south and west of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point to the Hood Canal Bridge within Marine Catch Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet), except angling for salmon from shore is allowed from the Hood Canal Bridge to the northern boundary of Salsbury Point Park. Effective Date: Aug. 6 through Aug. 15, 2015. Species affected: Coho and pink salmon. Location: Waters south and west of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point to the Hood Canal Bridge in Marine... Full story
OLYMPIA – State fishery managers are seeking public comments on proposed sportfishing rules for the freshwater areas of Puget Sound and the Washington coast. As part of that effort, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has scheduled four meetings to discuss rules proposed for the 2016 season with the public. All but one of the proposals is specific to the rivers and lakes of the Puget Sound and coastal regions. The exception is a proposal for the lower Columbia River that was h... Full story
Action: Closes to all fishing the Clearwater River (Jefferson Co.) and its tributaries, and all tributaries to the Queets River, including the Salmon River outside Olympic National Park and the Quinault Indian Reservation. Effective date: Aug. 10, 2015, until further notice. Species affected: All species. Location: In west Jefferson County, the Clearwater River and its tributaries, and tributaries of the Queets River (Matheny Creek and the Salmon River outside Olympic National Park and the... Full story
Action: Closes Black River within Grays Harbor and Thurston counties. Effective Dates: Aug. 12, 2015 until further notice. Species affected: All species. Location: Black River from the mouth upstream to Black Lake. Reason for action: Low stream flows, increased water temperatures, and higher potential encounter rates subject these fish to stress, injury, or death. Information Contact: Chad Herring, Region 6 Area Biologist 360-249 -1299. Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license,... Full story
Pacific Voyager boats the first Albacore of the 2015 season. Exact location not known however I suspect around the 100 mile mark. As many as six private boaters reported Albacore catch as well. More to follow as the Albacore bite develops. This very well could extend the season depending on the numbers.... Full story
Action: Close salmon fishing in all waters of the Big Quilcene River Effective date: Aug.16, 2015, until further notice. Species affected: Salmon. Location: All waters of the Big Quilcene River from the mouth to Highway 101. Reason for action: Flows in the Big Quilcene River are at less than half of average, water temperatures are elevated, and a large return of Endangered Species Act-listed summer chum is forecast to enter the river beginning in August. These conditions are not conducive to an... Full story
OLYMPIA - The Washington departments of Natural Resources (DNR) and Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have appointed five new members to the Teanaway Community Forest Advisory Committee to help the agencies implement the recently created forest management plan. The committee played a key role in helping the agencies develop the management plan, which was published in June and will continue to advise the agencies on operations within the forest. The committee, which retains 15 of its original members,... Full story
