Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Although some venues may temporarily be unavailable, they will be ready for you when the current crisis has passed. The seduction of the crimson Sedona sandstone has long captivated people around the world. Such stunning beauty in a beautiful yet easily accessible back country makes us unique – and attracts spiritual seekers, rugged outdoors types, and world class artists from sculptors to chefs. In the last two years we have been working toward keeping Sedona the Most Beautiful Place on E... Full story
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz – Luke Air Force Base, to include the 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing, along with the Arizona Air National Guard 161st Air Refueling Wing will honor Arizona's front line COVID-19 responders with a community flyover May 1, 2020. "We are honored to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the healthcare workers, first responders, military members and other essential personnel who are working on the front lines to combat the coronavirus," said Brig. Gen. Todd C... Full story
Spring is bursting with great events for outdoors enthusiasts. Whether you are a kid or a senior, as long as you enjoy outdoor activities, there is something wonderful ahead for you. The International Sportsmen's Expo comes again to West World of Scottsdale on March 13-15 with a plethora of free activities, adventure destinations, gear, and services. A sincere thank you to George Andrejko, AZGFD photographer, for the cover photo that illustrates the joy youngsters can experience at the family fr... Full story
Here at Scottsdale Spay and Neuter, we are closely affiliated with our full-service veterinary partner, Animal Medical Services of Scottsdale. Our mission is providing a safe, healthy alternative to expensive veterinary surgical care. Your pets health and safety doesn't have to cost a fortune, and we are committed to providing spay/neuter services, as well as vaccines, routine parasite screening tests and microchips, at the lowest possible cost while maintaining a high level of safety, comfort... Full story
Nitro and Bass Pro Shops pro Matt Shura has been fishing bass tournaments since he was just a kid, and in fact, he held the state record for largemouth bass for some time a few years back. If you go to the fishing seminars at the Mesa Bass Pro Shop store, you've seen him there and probably heard some great bass fishing tips from him. Rig It Straight Matt took us to Saguaro in March and showed us how to fish one of his favorite early spring baits – the Reaction Innovations Little Dipper. This bai... Full story
There are two big outdoor events in Arizona this month, plus two fantastic new holsters I wanted to tell you about. Also, dove seasons, quail season, and waterfowl seasons may all be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still do some great bird hunting. Read on for details! Alien Gear Grip Tuck Holster This holster is different from the other Alien Gear holsters in a couple of ways – it's designed to fit an entire class of firearms instead of a single model like their hard polymer holsters, a... Full story
Ever since I read about this loop, I've wanted to do it – the loop takes you through five ghost towns in southern Arizona, and it goes through some seriously beautiful country, too. We made Patagonia our headquarters for this adventure, and we did some great side trips as well. We devoted three days to this trip: a day to drive down to Patagonia with some side trips, a day to do the loop, and a day to drive home, again with some side trips. Picacho Peak State Park, Madera Canyon We stopped at P... Full story
The International Sportsmen's Expo, always an Arizona favorite, returns to Scottsdale's West World March 13-15, 2020. WestWorld of Scottsdale is the ideal location for the Sportsmen, Boat & RV Expo. Hundreds of exhibiting companies offer adventure destinations, gear and services. Free activities and learning opportunities make for a fun day out for the entire family. Plus the giant RV Pavilion, hosted by Good Sam Media & Events, with on-site RV camping is available. Hours Friday: 10 a.m. - 7... Full story
Publishers Note - VFW 3513 Auxiliary has officially adopted this project naming it VFW Alley Cats - Operation Paws. Our purpose is to humanely control the population and condition of the colony that currently exists as Post 3513. Our goal is to connect the spayed/neutered animals with a veteran who will give it a good home. This can be good for the animals as well as the veterans. Donations for this project can be made to VFW Post 3513 or directly to Arizona Spay And Neuter Clinic. We are... Full story
Make Plans To Attend The National Outdoor Women's Weekend It's a great opportunity to learn more about shooting sports, hunting, wild game cooking, more. Women interested in learning about or increasing their knowledge of shooting sports and hunting are encouraged to attend the inaugural National Outdoor Women's Weekend (NOWW) March 7-8 at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center in Phoenix. The event, hosted by the Valley of the Sun Chapter of Quail Forever, will feature classes, seminars, clay target... Full story
4 Industry Day At The Range Join us Friday, March 27 for the Arizona Game and Fish Department Industry Day at the Range. This event is being hosted to provide invited members of the press and retail, wholesale and law-enforcement purchasing agents the opportunity for hands-on testing, review and evaluation of almost every category of firearm and ammunition in the shooting, hunting and outdoor markets. Exhibiting opportunities are open to all manufacturer exhibitors currently registered for... Full story
Experience Food, Fools, Frivolity Would you like a seat at the most exclusive event within the Faire? The Pleasure Feast! And you are invited. Food, Fools and Frivolity. Don't miss the incredibly delicious and wildly raucous Pleasure Feast! Savor five courses of fine foods and ample drynk, served with a side order of live entertainment and Festival souvenir goblet! Be treated like royalty as the King's kitchen and the boisterous serving maidens dish up a roaring good time! Limited seating twice... Full story
Do you like boating? Want to meet new boating friends? Interested in developing better boating skills? Then you should attend our monthly general membership meetings and see what we’re all about. Lake Pleasant Sailing club is an active boating and sailing club and has been in existence for over 40 years with boating activities based around Lake Pleasant in Arizona. We welcome and seek new boaters of all types.... 
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They Are Compassionate, Caring, And Community-Minded Here at Scottsdale Spay and Neuter, we are closely affiliated with our full-service veterinary partner, Animal Medical Services of Scottsdale. Our mission is providing a safe, healthy alternative to expensive veterinary surgical care. Your pets health and safety doesn't have to cost a fortune, and we are committed to providing spay/neuter services, as well as vaccines, routine parasite screening tests and microchips, at the lowest possible... Full story
Off-road vehicles, RVs, kayaks, motorcycles, lanterns, trucks: What do these all have in common? They are all coming to the Southwest in awesome expos and events ahead this spring. It's the time of year when the Southwest really comes alive -- on water and on land. Thank you, Bob Brown of Media Direction for the cover photo that represents the power and energy of the outdoor activities that begin at this time of the year. We recommend that you attend as many of these awesome events as you can... Full story
This is a huge year for Dylan with tournaments and marriage ahead. We wish him well. February can be a tough month at Bartlett. The water isn't warm yet, but it's coming, and a degree or two a day can put the bass in pre-spawn mode. This time of year, Dylan Maxon reaches for a big spinnerbait to get a limit at Bartlett. Dylan is a long-time tournament bass fisherman with some great sponsors – Signature Gates and Welding (the owner is another great fisherman – Kevin Finley), Irod Fishing Rod... Full story
Get ready to be transported back to the 16th century as one of the largest and most picturesque Renaissance Festivals in the nation prepares for raucous revelry below the foothills of the Superstition Mountains. The Festival is celebrating its 32nd season of pomp and pageantry; join in the revelry! The Arizona Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8 through March 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cheer for brave knights! Roam our 30-acre festival village filled with whimsical castles... Full story
Welcome to 2020! It's hard to believe it has been 20 years since the century change. My, how time flies! As we begin another new year, outdoor folk can fill their 2020 calendars with many exciting events. One of the first is Arizona Yacht Club's Birthday Regatta & Leukemia Cup, and we thank Mike Ferring for the cover photo. Also ahead is the Arizona Game & Fish Department's annual awards banquet that recognizes many who have been excellent stewards of our state's incredible outdoor treasures.... Full story
Pat Horning Retires After Many Years Of Valuable Service Letter From Pat Horning ChiefBWFR@gmail.com The National Park Service (NPS) has been a major part of my life. I grew up at Grand Canyon where my father managed the NPS water utility at Phantom Ranch. My childhood heroes were famous rangers. In 1978, I joined the NPS trail crew at Grand Canyon where I worked seasonal NPS positions for the next 17 years. In 1986, my soon-to-be wife, Lisa had an accident. To be near during her recovery, I tra... Full story
Arizona: Draft Forest Plan for the Tonto National Forest Addresses both Recreational Shooting and Hunting The US Forest Service has released a plan for the Tonto National Forest that will guide its management for the next 10 to 15 years. The nearly three million-acre national forest is located north of Phoenix and is the 5th largest national forest in the US. Since its establishment in 1905, the Tonto has become of the most visited “urban” forests with over 5 million visitors annually. The pub... Full story
McMillan Stocks pro and Nitro State Team member Kevin Finley runs up to Lake Pleasant frequently – he lives close by, so he has become extremely familiar with this lake. Pleasant has a reputation as a tough lake to fish, but Kevin always manages to pull a few out of the water, and usually some big ones, even in January.... Website
Arizona is such a diverse and beautiful state – we are blessed with everything from deserts to alpine areas. One of the organizations I appreciate most is the Nature Conservancy – they actually buy some of the most delicate and beautiful places, restore them if necessary, and keep them protected. In Arizona there are 12 preserves, protecting more than a million and a half acres.... Website
The Forest Service continues the fence project in the Lower Salt River area to comply with state agreement to help minimize horse-related accidents. PHOENIX, January 11, 2020 - For Immediate Release. Tonto National Forest staff continue to oversee contracted installation of 14 miles of fence in the Lower Salt River area on the Mesa Ranger District as part of a joint effort to prevent horses from crossing Bush Highway, which endangers the animals and the public. The established fence line also... Full story
For The Hunter (1/20, 2/20) Happy 2020! It's difficult to believe we're already one-fifth of the way through the 21st century, isn't it? Our Opportunities As we head into the new year, I'm reminded of how blessed we are to have opportunities to pursue 10 species of big game - elk, pronghorn, mule deer, white-tailed deer, bison, bear, javelina, mountain lion, bighorn sheep and turkey - and a variety of small game species like quail, rabbits, ducks, geese and doves, as well as predatory and... Full story
Location: Lake Havasu State Park, 699 London Bridge Rd. WON BASS and title sponsors Bass Cat Boats and Mercury Motors present the 2nd AZ Open at Lake Havasu. The Lake Havasu fishery has been on the rise for many years with the growing population of small mouth bass and a stable population of large mouth bass just waiting to be caught. Location: Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4, 171 London Bridge Rd. The Weekend Warrior Bass Series is designed for beginner or average non-professional anglers. An... Full story
