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DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA (USA) – Technicold™ by Northern Lights, leading manufacturer of marine heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, will introduce the Fresh Air Make-Up unit (FAMU) at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “Technicold’s unique design philosophy allows us to create truly customized climate control solutions,” said Shaun Hall, Technicold Global Sales Director. “Our new FAMU is one more way that we can provide the versatile, reliable systems that the marine sector requires,” he added. Wit... Full story
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, USA - SNAME has published a new technical report with guidelines for testing a small boat’s lightcraft weight and center of gravity characteristics. Standard Guide for Conducting Small Boat Air-Inclining Stability Test: (Lightweight Survey and Air Inclining Test to Determine Lightweight and Centers of Gravity) covers the determination of a small boat’s lightcraft weight and center of gravity characteristics, expanding on the guidance given in ASTM F3052 (2014). The pro... Full story
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board will interview six candidates on Monday, Nov. 9, for the governor’s appointment to fill the 2016 vacancy on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. The meeting begins at 9 a.m., with interviews starting at approximately 9:30, at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters at 5000 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix. An agenda will be posted in advance at www.azgfd.gov/board. The following candidates will be i... Full story
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting letters of interest through Nov. 30 for membership on its Master Hunter Advisory Group (MHAG). The group, which represents master hunters statewide, advises WDFW on issues and opportunities affecting master hunters and the Master Hunter Permit Program (MHPP). Five volunteer positions will be opening on the 15-member group in April. The five appointed members will serve three-year terms. All appointees must retain t... Full story
PHOENIX — Archers can expect a smoother ride down Archery Drive when the Ben Avery Shooting Facility’s archery range reopens Friday, Nov. 20. In order to complete more than $300,000 in roadway improvements, the archery range will be closed to the general public Nov. 12 through Nov. 19. A portion of the project is being funded through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) program, a stalwart national funding source for state conservation and recreational opportunities, which inc... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - November 3, 2015) - Join us on Veteran's Day 2015 at an Arizona State Park or nearby community in honoring and thanking those who serve! Learn about our free annual pass for 100% Disabled Veteran's and our 50% off annual pass for disabled veterans, retired and active duty servicemen and start enjoying the beauty of Arizona's open spaces. Create your adventure in an Arizona State Park where you'll find 1,400 campsites and 81 trails with 124 miles of hiking for the whole family....
PHOENIX – Preparing for and responding to various emergencies is central to the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) mission. On Nov. 4, 2015, multiple federal, state, and local agencies, along with representatives from non-governmental, private and voluntary organizations, will conduct a statewide exercise to test their ability to respond to a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. The exercise will allow agencies to evaluate their current plans, procedures and capabilities in r... Full story
PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds hunters who applied online for 2016 spring hunt permit-tags that 11:59 p.m. (MST) Thursday, Nov. 12, is the deadline to update their credit card or debit card account information. Online applicants are responsible for keeping their account information current. If a credit card or debit card is invalid for any reason at the time when the computerized draw is performed, an online application could be rejected. Online applicants who have b... Full story
OLYMPIA – Starting Nov. 1, anglers will be restricted to one hatchery-reared adult coho salmon per day as part of their catch limit on several tributaries to the lower Columbia River. Poor returns of coho salmon prompted state fishery managers to reduce the daily limit to one hatchery adult coho – down from six – to preserve fish for state hatchery propagation and restoration programs. Waters affected by the new limit include the Deep, Grays, Elochoman, Cowlitz, Toutle, Green, Tilton, Cispu... Full story
OLYMPIA – Anglers fishing for salmon in Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) will be allowed to keep chum only beginning Nov. 1, state fishery managers announced today. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) had scheduled an opening for hatchery chinook salmon to begin Sunday, Nov. 1, but has postponed that season to protect a large number of juvenile chinook in those waters. “We’re seeing more young chinook out there than we’ve seen in over a decade,” said Ron Warren, WDFW fisheries... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Starting November 3, Grand Canyon Trail Crew will replace the 25-year old composting toilet facility at Cottonwood Campground. The existing four-stall facility has reached the end of its useful life and the trail crew will remove and replace it with a new four-stall building with solar-powered composting toilets. The new building will be similar to composting toilet units located at Indian Garden, which were constructed in 2011. Those units require a fraction of the m... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will offer everyone free entrance on Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11. Fee-free designation applies to entrance fees only and does not affect fees for camping, reservations, tours, or use of concessions. Park entrance stations will have the Interagency Senior and Annual passes available for those who wish to purchase t... Full story
Embarcadero― Celebrate the New Year in style with the Maritime Museum of San Diego at the Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Party December 31, 2015. We’re transforming the McKinney deck event center on the historic Steam Ferry Berkeley into a classy lounge. Two stages will feature opening DJ’s Digital Lizards of Doom, Swing Phunk, DJ Ray Chill, Dbear and headliners DJ MANCAT and Goose MAVRK. They will keep your feet moving and heart pumping throughout the night with sweet tunes of electro swing,... Full story
Alexandria, VA – November 5, 2015 - Not many activities offer as many opportunities for tranquil relaxation or exhilarating surges of adrenaline, but both types of experiences have about equal appeal when it comes to fishing. This, and other motivational factors, are illuminated in the third report in a series examining sportfishing “churn,” a term that refers to anglers’ transitioning in and out of the sport from year to year. Produced for the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) by Southwi... Full story
Tucson photographer Rhonda Spencer didn't know she was making a winning image when she took a photo of two lowland leopard frogs. Spencer, who enjoys photographing all wildlife, just thinks these frogs are "amazing." The judges who selected her image for the top prize in this year's wildlife photo contest thought it was amazing, too. Jeff Kida, photo editor of Arizona Highways magazine, said, "At first glance, the composition appears clean and simple: a frog and its refection, with a background... Full story
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. –– Game and Fish and Mohave County are planning a "Welcome Back the Trout" day on Nov. 21 to commemorate the return of this popular sport fish. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Davis Camp in Bullhead City. Fish will be stocked prior to the event. This will be the second year of trout stockings since the Willow Beach Hatchery ceased stockings from November of 2013 to October of 2014. During the clinic hours, individuals may fish without a license. Walmart a... Full story
Cooler temperatures have finally come back, which means it's time to switch to trout stocking. The week of Nov. 2 included our final catfish stockings for the season. We will resume stocking catfish next March. Our first trout stocking into core waters is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16. See the schedule. Due to some necessary scheduling changes with the vendors, we'll be stocking some of the core waters on Monday, and the rest of the waters on Wednesday. The first stocking of the season is the on... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board has forwarded the names of five candidates to Governor Doug Ducey for his consideration in filling the upcoming 2016 vacancy on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Shannon Breslin, James Goughnour, Peter Groseta, William Don Martin and Eric Sparks were selected from six candidates who were interviewed by the board at its public meeting yesterday (Nov. 9) at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters in Phoenix. The... Full story
The seventh edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth will run from 11 to 16 April 2016, and a number of boats have already taken the necessary steps to make sure they are on the starting line at what has become one of the Caribbean's main sailing events. The 100-foot Comanche, the MOD70 Phaedo3 and the two Maxi72s Momo and Proteus are just some of the big names that have confirmed their presence to the delight of the organisers and sailing fans. A waterborne extravaganza Comanche, the 100-footer VPLP-Verdier design owned by Jim and Kristy Hinze... Full story
"Osiyo, dohijo?" is a Cherokee greeting equivalent to the English, "Hello, how are you?" If you were in good spirits and feeling well, you might respond, "Osdv, senina?" or "Good, and you?" Our Cherokee people are the second largest tribe in the United States, with our Tribal Capitol in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Our tribe is not native to Oklahoma, where most of us reside, and we are not even native of the Appalachian Mountainous region where the Europeans first made contact with... Full story
(Maricopa County) – Have you ever wanted to tell someone to take a hike? Later this month, you’ll have a chance to do just that! This year, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be celebrating National Take A Hike Day on Sunday, November 15. While there is very little information available on the history of National Take A Hike Day, the concept aligns with the department’s goal to get people outdoors and connected with nature. This is the third year the department will waive the day-use park entry fee to encourage people... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to start the celebration for the upcoming National Park Service Centennial on Saturday, November 7 and visit the REI Village. In partnership with REI, a premier sponsor for the “Find Your Park” NPS Centennial campaign, an interactive “village” will be set up at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center between 10 am and 4 pm this Saturday. The REI Village creates an opportunity for visitors to join in on a backyard-style party full of g... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate Native American Heritage Days on Monday, November 9th, 2015. Native American Heritage Days celebrate and promote understanding of the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people. Grand Canyon National Park’s extensive tribal histories make it an ideal place for the public to learn about, acknowledge, and appreciate tribal culture. The park’s celebration will include a special evening prese... Full story
To have all six male and female World Record holders in Waterski Slalom, Tricks and Jump chasing the coveted title of World Champion is guaranteed to create a spectacular contest. Taking place at the perfect Boca Laguna Ski Club site in Chapala, Mexico, this will be the second World Championships staged by the Mexican Waterski & Wakeboard Federation within four weeks. The highly successful Wakeboard World Championships took place there recently in Cancun at the new Mayan Watersports Complex. Wit... Full story
Owners and operators of vessels employing large laundry operations and extra-large-capacity drying machines are warned of the potential fire hazards this equipment poses. They are also encouraged to be aware of and familiar with the equipment and all associated safety systems and to ensure these systems are properly maintained and operational. Recently a small fire developed in a dryer onboard a cruise ship. The fire was quickly extinguished by the vessel's crew and caused no significant... Full story
