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  • Grand Canyon - Obi Fire Grows

    GCNP|Aug 1, 2018

    The Obi Fire Grows to 10,067 Acres - Temporary Closures on Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim Remain In Place Grand Canyon, AZ - Growth of the Obi Fire was minimal this morning, but as the sun dried out fine fuels, the fire reanimated and became semi-active. The majority of the fire growth was in the southern section of the Wahalla Plateau. The Fire is now estimated at 10,067 acres. Fire crews continued backburning operations in the afternoon along Cape Royal Road and are close to wrapping u... Full story

  • Obi Fire Has Now Consumed Nearly All Fuels

    GCNP

    Grand Canyon, AZ - Fire managers are reporting that the Obi Fire has now consumed nearly all of the fuels located in the containment area on the Walhalla Plateau. Fire behavior was observed as creeping with continued smoke production. The final acreage reported for the fire is 11,532. There have been no injuries to firefighters or public reported at this time which achieves our first and highest goal in wildfire management. Resources currently assigned to the Obi Fire are being dispatched to... Full story

  • AZGFD Now Accepting Entries For Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest

    AZGFD|Aug 1, 2018

    Do you have a knack for capturing great photos of Arizona's wildlife? Do you want to see your photo on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views, Arizona's award-winning magazine about wildlife and outdoor recreation? Then you won't want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department's 12th annual Arizona Wildlife Photo Contest. One best in show and 11 first-place winners will be showcased in the 2019 calendar, published in the November-December 2018 issue of Arizona Wildlife Views. The best in show fir... Full story

  • State Employees Charitable Campaign

    WOT|Aug 1, 2018

    State Employees Charitable Campaign Raises Money For Charities Public can enter raffle for 2018 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 EPS. The State Employees Charitable Campaign (SECC) annually provides Arizona state employees with an opportunity to voluntarily contribute monetary donations that support more than 400 nonprofit agencies. Now there's an opportunity for the public to participate as well. The campaign recently announced that proceeds from the raffle of a 2018 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 EPS... Full story

  • Arizona Conservationists To Be Honored

    AZGFD|Aug 1, 2018

    Arizona Conservationists To Be Honored At 2018 Outdoor Hall Of Fame Banquet The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation, together with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, will induct two individuals and three organizations into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 18. The Foundation's 21st Annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place during the annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet at the Embassy Suites at 5001 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. The inductees for this... Full story

  • Veterans Of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Offers Youth Competitions

    Carol L Allen

    The Veterans Of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Offers Youth Competitions Patriot's Pen The 2018-19 theme for this award is "Why I Honor the American Flag". Interested students can enter by the October 31 deadline. The Grand Prize for the Patriotic Essay Writing Contest is $5,000. What Is Patriot's Pen? Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. We invite you to join the more than... Full story

  • Shake, Rattle & Troll Radio Is Nationally Syndicated

    AZBW|Aug 1, 2018

    Shake, Rattle & Troll Radio Is Nationally Syndicated Via SB Nation Shake, Rattle & Troll Radio is Nationally Syndicated via SB Nation covering 36 states and broadcasting in over 100 markets. Shake, Rattle & Troll (SRT) Radio, hosted by Don McDowell, and co-hosted by John Koleszar (JK), has been broadcasting in the Phoenix, Ariz., area for over 17 years. Local popularity, focus on fishing, hunting and conservation issues are now being offered nationally through SB Nation. SRT Radio is a program t... Full story

  • Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints New Policy Director

    ASA|Aug 1, 2018

    Policy Veteran Will Focus On State And Federal Policies That Affect Freshwater Fisheries Alexandria, Va. – August 22, 2018 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Clay Crabtree, most recently a Legislative Analyst with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has joined the ASA staff as Policy Director. Crabtree’s tenure began on Monday, August 20, 2018. He will be based in ASA’s Alexandria, Va. offices. “As ASA’s membership grows and diversifies... Full story

  • Arizona State Parks Park-Cation

    ASP|Aug 1, 2018

    PHOENIX – Summer is coming to a close, but there’s still one more three-day weekend left! Turn your Labor Day weekend into a park-cation by visiting one of the amazing Arizona State Parks in northern Arizona! If a day trip is on your agenda, head to Red Rock State Park (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3vygz/3vqqt1/7manug) in Sedona, where the beautiful trails are rivaled only by the night skies. Your chances of catching sight of wildlife are great during this end-of-summer weather. There are pic... Full story

  • Grand Canyon, AZ - Wildlife Biologists Putting GPS Collars On Elk

    GCNP|Aug 1, 2018

    Grand Canyon, AZ - Wildlife biologists will be putting GPS collars on ten adult elk between late August and October of this year to gather movement data of the elk at Grand Canyon National Park. The GPS collar information will be used to inform the development of a draft elk management plan. Biologists will examine the elk for two years to better understand their movement and interaction with visitors and residents within the South Rim Village. The collar data will allow the biologists to... Full story

  • WDFW Hunting Regulations For Fall Hunters

    WDFW|Aug 1, 2018

    OLYMPIA -- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is highlighting a browser-based, hunting regulations web map in time for 2018-19 hunting seasons. The web map, available at https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/ provides more convenient access to Washington's 2018-19 hunting regulations by allowing hunters to find permit and general season hunts based on location, date, weapon choice and more. "This web map helps hunters narrow their search to the hunts and hunt areas relevant... Full story

  • Tonto National Forest Offices To Close For Holiday

    WOT

    Visitors Reminded To Use Caution With Fire, Wildlife And Weather PHOENIX, August 29, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Forest Supervisor’s Office and all Ranger District offices located on the Tonto will be closed Monday, September 3, for the Labor Day holiday. Forest officials say they expect a large number of visitors to the Tonto’s campgrounds, picnic areas and recreation sites over the 3-day weekend. The following are tips for a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Fireworks, Campfires, and Smo... Full story