Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Are you fascinated by reptiles? Do you have a yard big enough for a dog, but no time to take one for daily walks? Is someone in your family allergic to pets with fur or feathers? If so, consider adopting a desert tortoise through the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Desert tortoises offer a unique alternative to more traditional family pets, and can teach many of the same life lessons to children, including responsibility, compassion and commitment. “We cannot stress enough how detrimental r... Full story
Monsoon season brings one of the southwest desert’s most iconic creatures out of their burrows and out-and-about across the state. Desert tortoises are now in their most active season and more likely to be seen by the public. The Arizona Game and Fish Department asks the public to follow these important guidelines if they encounter a desert tortoise: • Do not remove a tortoise from its habitat. Taking a wild tortoise home is illegal in Arizona. Additionally, most tortoises stay in the same sma... Full story
Before You Go • Get a well-fitting life jacket and have the dog wear it a few times around the home before they get on a boat. Any pet life jacket should have a handle to easily lift the animal out of the water. Check BoatUS.com/doglifejacket. • Have a special ID tag with the name of the boat, marina, slip number and cellphone number on it just in case. If the dog gets lost, it's a lot easier for the person who finds them to get them back to you quickly. • If you'll be going to Canada or Mexic... Full story
So we all plan to go out to the lake. We have listened to the weather forecast and storms are either not identified or often not discussed because the chance is low. Even so, as you go about your day on the lake, be vigilant of those storm cells that are small and fast moving. Most of the time you will have a great amount of wind blowing through the area prior to the rain. If you were paying attention to the weather, then the best thing to do is to move to a sheltered cove and just wait for it... Full story
The summer season is winding down, but there are still many opportunities for hiking, walking and lectures in August and September at Red Rock State Park. The park offers guided hikes and bird walks as well as the opportunity to explore on your own. Moonlight Hike: On Tuesday, Aug. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 19, join us for a Moonlight Hike. This is among the most popular interpretive hikes at the Park. Led by a naturalist, it gives hikers the rare opportunity to enjoy the sunset and moonrise from a... Full story
Many of you in the marine industry and boating world know me; my name is David Esparza, and I have been a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for 19 years and a volunteer with the Arizona Game and Fish Department as boating safety instructor for 20 years. I have now worked at West Marine in Tempe for almost three years. First, wear your life jacket when around water. Set the example for others to follow — your fellow boaters, your children or your guest upon your boat. Boating accidents can be horrible and deadly; approximately 8... Full story
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Let us put you on the water at Tempe Town Lake, offering a variety of watercraft and —the perfect escape: tempe@boats4rent.com. To see what’s available on this popular local lake, contact one of the boating staff: • Boat Permit Information: Marianne Selby, 480-350-5241; marianne_selby@tempe.gov • Boating Program Information: Ryan Allison, 480-350-8069; ryan_allison@tempe.gov • Alicia Jerger, 480-350-8034; alicia_jerger@tempe.gov... Full story
Step into the history, beauty and wildlife of the mighty Colorado River. Join Yuma River Tours for an unforgettable journey. Spend the day on the cool waters of one of the world’s greatest rivers and view the wildlife that thrives along its banks. Yuma River Tours runs through parts of the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge wilderness only accessible by boat. Cruise in comfort with our Coast-Guard-certified captain and crew as they delve into river lore surrounding Native Americans, pioneers, m... Full story
ANOTHER WAY -- to enjoy Arizona's waterways it to rent a boat suited to your style. Invert Sports provides rentals, watersport lessons, and charters at Powell, Mead, Havasu, Mohave, Pleasant, Alamo, Apache, Bartlett, Canyon, Upper Lake Mary, Lyman, Reservation, Roosevelt, Saguaro, San Carlos lakes, and the Colorado River, Parker. For more information, (888)205-7119/ info@invertsports.com/ www.invertsports.com. Tell them Arizona Boating & Watersports sent you.... Full story
After "Thunder on the River," perhaps a quieter experience is in order. Located at the London Bridge English Village, Sunset Charter & Tour Company of Lake Havasu City offers the only year-round tour-boat operation in the area and has won a 2013 Certificate of Excellence on Trip Advisor and has been voted the #1 "Things to Do in Lake Havasu" on Trip Advisor. Their excursions focus on the natural beauty of the Colorado River.... Full story
One of the best decisions I ever made was to take the US Sailing Instructor class. Now you can make that same decision to improve your sailing and prepare to help teach others about this great sport. Sign up for classes being offered the first two weekends of January 2014. Registration is open now. You'll find our class on the bottom of the calendar list at http://arizonayachtclub.org/education. When you click on the "enroll now" button, you'll be taken to a scary page of pre-requisites and... Full story
Lake surface temperature and lake level are declining. Cool monsoon weather patterns are adding much-needed rainwater to the lake but not enough to keep the lake from declining one foot per week. Fishing success for stripers on anchovy bait and smallmouth on plastic bait is still exceptional. Adult stripers are holding at about 30 feet where cooler temperatures make life more pleasant for these hungry fish. Add some anchovy chum to the water and stripers come running. Best fishing spots are... Full story
Fishing for catfish is slow at all Urban Fishing waters statewide through the summer (no stocking period). For holdover catfish, try the larger lakes of more than 5 acres. Some catfish and bass are being caught, but it takes persistence and some good timing in the early morning and evening hours. Fishing has been good all summer for the plentiful bluegill that frequent the shoreline areas in search of food. Mealworms fished on the bottom or a few feet under a bobber can catch sunfish throughout... Full story
Did you know that — • There are now a total of 21 lakes in the Program located in 11 cities. More lakes are expected to join the Program over the next few years. • The $18.50 Class U (Urban) fishing license fee is the same price for non-residents too. • The Class L, Super Conservation Fishing license is also valid at Program waters. This new combo license includes the Class A state fishing license, the Class U urban fishing license and the Trout Stamp packaged together for $53, a savings of $5 f... Full story
Wendy Tochihara jumps on the exotic train with an opah. 2013 is delivering some of the best fishing we had from the border to the tip of Baja and all Baja veterans are saying the same thing, "Best fishing in years!" Visit the Baja-on-the-Fly report at http://www.bajafly.com/report/Bajafly.report.htm (If asked for -- user name: bajainfo and password: rancho.)... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has added largemouth bass virus (LMB virus), whirling disease and all snakehead fish to the Director’s Orders aquatic invasive species (AIS) list. LMB Virus LMB virus, which primarily affects adult largemouth and smallmouth bass during the summertime, has been discovered at Lake Pleasant (Maricopa County Parks) and Bartlett, Saguaro, and Roosevelt lakes on the Tonto National Forest. All watercraft users leaving those lakes will now be required by law to c... Full story
This is a reminder to save the date for the 2014 Inland Waterways Conference (IWC), scheduled March 5-7 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). The conference dates have shifted one day because of the Mardi Gras celebration of Fat Tuesday (Tuesday, March 4). As a result we are providing an extra block of rooms for those who would like to come down to New Orleans one or two days in advance of the IWC to take part in and enjoy the Mardi Gras celebration. Because we are at the Hyatt Regency at the... Full story
It's said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For the many sportfisher owners who are turning to Seakeeper for gyroscopic stabilization, it's also a means for gaining the maximum fishing advantage. In increasing numbers, owners and builders recognize that a gyro not only increases crew comfort, but can also help deliver the winning edge. Seasickness and fatigue can plague even the most experienced fishermen. Seakeeper gyros ease these problems by reducing resonant boat roll up to... Full story
Mesa, Ariz. (August 23, 2013) – The courtesy dock at Saguaro Del Norte Ramp 1 was damaged by a boat fire August 11, 2013. The dock will remain closed until necessary repairs can be completed. Ramp 1 as well as ramp 2 and courtesy dock 2 remain open for launching boats at Saguaro Lake. “We ask for public understanding, support and cooperation as it could take several months to complete the needed repairs.” stated Gary Hanna, Mesa District Ranger. For further information please contact the Mesa... Full story
Arizona is famous for many things, but opening day of dove season is downright legendary. Temperatures here may still be high, but there's nothing cooler for the hunting community than the first day of dove season. Sunday, Sept. 1 is the official start of dove season. Since the big day falls on a Sunday this year, be sure to get your hunting license and stamp well in advance. Before the weekend, stop in and get your license and stamp at any of the seven Game and Fish offices statewide, 8 a.m.... Full story
What do you have when you combine a 300-foot zip line, rapelling, a kid’s fishing tank, live creatures, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, camping, live music, food, many booths and exhibits, educational clinics, sporting equipment displays, and an entire area of Arizona Game & Fish Department displays and exhibits . . . . . . All in the scenic setting of the Granite Dells of Prescott? You have the Prescott’s Great Outdoors – Outdoor Recreation Festival and Expo to be held... Full story
Put on your thinking caps and bring out your magnifying glasses. It's time to become a wildlife detective! In this family-oriented program, a park naturalist will teach you how to look for signs that wildlife is near. Learn how to determine which animal has been in the area based on track and scat analysis, spotting broken branches and tree rubbings and even creating a shadow over tracks. Participants will also have the opportunity to make a plaster cast of tracks. The program is designed for... Full story
Waterski Racing is one of the most spectacular extreme sports ever created! For the third time, Spain will host the World Waterski Racing Championships following Spain’s highly successful events in 1985 and 1999. The location will be Puerto Colon at the coastal town of Adeje in the south of Tenerife where the very popular Racing tradition dates back to the 1970s. To describe Waterski Racing as an Extreme Sport is an understatement. It demands enormous skill, concentration, stamina, team focus a... Full story
Mesa, AZ – Supervisor Buster Johnson took to the podium during the recent Congressional Field Hearing on the overreach of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Mesa, Arizona. During Supervisor Johnson’s allotted time, he gave examples of overreach with the EPA and various Mohave County issues ranges from the closure of the Mohave County Generating Station to the money it cost tax payers for the overreach of the waste tire program. “The EPA has a job... Full story
