Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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LED lighting has changed how people enjoy the outdoors at night. Davis Instruments takes this innovation to a higher level with its Mega-Light. Two models provide bright, clear light, while only drawing 1/50th of an amp. With their advanced, easy-to-replace LED bulbs and high-output circuit boards, Mega-Lights are so efficient, they'll run for 2,000 hours-over 80 days-on a fully charged 12 volt car battery. They even feature a light sensor that turns them on automatically when it gets dark. Rugg... Full story
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson announced today that Matt Spafford has been promoted to Media Manager, Firearms Division, effective immediately. In this new role, Spafford and his team will be ...... 
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MKS Supply, Inc., Dayton, OH, April 2017- Inland Firearms, makers of the incredibly popular Inland series of M1Carbines, is now producing a classic-looking sound suppressor for .22 rimfire firearms that will be marketed exclusively through MKS Supply and will be on display at the NRA Convention booth 4632. Materials: The all-new PM-22 suppressor is constructed of 6000 series aluminum and weighs a feathery 3.5 ounces, making it one of the lightest such units on the market. The black anodized, one... Full story
Minneapolis, MN (April 11, 2017) – [3]Target Walleye recently surveyed readers about their favorite walleye-fishing tactics. The most interesting statistic is the amount of walleye fishing now done with artificial lures. Anglers from every corner of the walleye world were surveyed about how often they fished various tactics. Three-fourths of Target Walleye readers use lures for at least half their walleye fishing. Almost one-third chase walleyes with artificials 75-percent of the time. A... Full story
This special water has four key benefits… 1. It is a super antioxidant with every single swallow. 2. It is 300% more hydrating at the cellular level. 3. It cleanses the colon and helps create the perfect colon ecology. 4. It is alkaline for maximum health benefits. Alkaline water’s distinguishing element from ordinary water is its pH level. Not all water is created equal in that every single kind (including bottled water) may well possess either helpful traits or non-effective traits. Alk... Full story
Safari Club International was one of nearly twenty pro-hunting organizations invited to meet with Secretary Ryan Zinke today, on his first day at work as Secretary of the Interior. We applaud Secretary Zinke for reversing Dan Ashe's last minute Director's Order that directed the phase-out of traditional lead-based ammunition and fishing tackle use on all 81 million acres of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands and waters by 2022. Former FWS Director Ashe issued Director's Order 219 on the last... Full story
It is imperative that sportsmen and women speak now about the Draft Target Shooting Plan for Sonoran Desert National Monument. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released for public comment a plan that will determine what lands within the Sonoran Desert National Monument (SDNM) will be closed to target shooting. It was BLM's intent through an earlier management plan to close the SDNM to target shooting. If it had not been for the intervention of the National Rifle Association (NRA) , the SDNM... Full story
Coconino County Parks and Recreation and Navajo Parks and Recreation Department hosted a dedication ceremony of the new Antelope Canyon Interpretive Site at Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park in early March. The interpretive site was constructed in collaboration with Coconino County Parks and Recreation, Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department, the LeChee Chapter House of the Navajo Nation, and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors. The new site features two ramadas (one at Upper Antelope... Full story
Arizona Boating & Watersports / Western Outdoor Times publications have won four awards. • 2008 - Arizona Game & Fish Commission Media of The Year Award • 2010 - National Water Safety Congress Award of Merit • 2013 - Arizona Game & Fish Commission Media of The Year Award • 2016 - Arizona Game & Fish Commission Outdoor Writer of The Year Award Arizona Boating & Watersports / Western Outdoor Times publications include - • Arizona Boating & Watersports / Western Outdoor Tim... Full story
Arizona's largest sportsmen, outdoor and boat show will again be at WestWorld of Scottsdale. ISE's Arizona show had great success at WestWorld of Scottsdale in 2016. The venue provides easy freeway access to the more populous eastern corridor and surrounding cities. The show was able to expand its outdoor exhibits to include more recreational vehicles, a wakeboarding feature and more. The inaugural year for ISE Scottsdale and Arizona Boat Show were a rousing success and we expect even more... Full story
CELL POWER -- Dan Wilcox (Web master extraordinaire) of Lions Light Corporation shows that even from a distance, modern technology allows him to carry on with his business. He and his wife Lea are "on the road" in their new RV, stopping here at Cudjoe Key, Fla. KAYAKS - As shown on the cover of this issue and as Dallas Shewmaker of Lower Gear writes in his article "Arizona Anglers Get Hooked On Kayak Fishing" (page 1), more and more boaters are making "the shift to the 'Tupperware Navy'." This... Full story
Tonto National Forest joins other federal agencies in offering four more fee-free days on public lands in 2017. The fee-free program is in cooperation with other federal land management agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Fees will be waived at all day-use sites including picnic grounds, shorelines and boat launches operated by the Tonto National Forest. Concessionaire-operated facilities, camping and campground fees will not be waived. The remaining four fee-free days... Full story
Special UClimb Package for New Climbers Returns to Red Rock Rendezvous Climbing Festival Las Vegas, Nev. â âMountain Gear Presents: Red Rock Rendezvousâ is offering its special UClimb Package for first time and entry level climbers at its 14th annual festival on March 24-27, 2017. Throughout the weekend participants will have the chance to learn from some of the sportâs best climbing athletes though a variety of specialty clinics based on interest and ability, on-the-rock clinics and... Full story
For over 25 years the BoatUS Consumer Protection department has helped Boat Owners Association of The United States members resolve disputes with repair facilities. The vast majority of shops do the job right, but sometimes they – or boat owners – make mistakes. To see what went wrong and to possibly learn from others, BoatUS has surveyed its BoatUS Dispute Resolution files to identify eight trouble spots that boaters needing work done should know: 1. Finding a shop: Word of mouth is still kin... Full story
Owners expect the same innovation and quality on their boats as found in their cars, especially when it comes to enjoying music. Whether refit or OEM, the name they turn to is Prospec Electronics. It offers JBL and Infinity, two brands from renowned audio expert Harman. Even a modestly priced boat is a significant investment, often in line with a BMW, Mercedes-Benz or Land Rover. JBL and Infinity premium marine stereo systems match the listening experience found in these autos. In fact, they... Full story
A frog species in Arizona and southern Nevada does not need federal protection under the Endangered Species Act, thanks to the multi-partner conservation efforts of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other federal and state agencies that make up the Relict Leopard Frog Conservation Team. The Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that relict leopard frog populations are stable or increasing. The Service was petitioned in 2002 by the Center for Biological... Full story
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Last week, President Obama took unilateral action and issued a Presidential Proclamation under the outdated 1906 Antiquities Act, locking-up 1.35 million acres of land in southeastern Utah through designation of the new Bears Ears National Monument and locking-up 300,000 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada through designation of the new Gold Butte National Monument. Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) http://gosar.house.gov/, Chairman Emeritus... Full story
To say that the design of the traditional twist-type power cord connector is old is an understatement. When it was invented back in the 1930s, RVers were known as Tin Can Tourists. Still in use today and barely changed, these devices are hazardous, out of date and a common cause of electrical fires. SmartPlug Systems has a better, safer solution for today's modern motorcoach and trailer owner. The innovative SmartPlug is a revolutionary waterproof inlet and connector with 20 times the metal... Full story
LOS ANGELES – Dec. 28 – Six fishing boats engaged in illegal activities were spotted by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in Mexico's Sea of Cortez, ending in their arrest by the Mexican Navy. On December 12 Sea Shepherd's M/V Farley Mowat located poachers on radar before confirming their identities with binoculars. The six fishing boats were working together, using forbidden nets to catch the endangered totoaba bass inside a marine reserve in Mexico's Gulf of California. The totoaba is a rar... Full story
The fishing in South Florida for me, my clients and Get Em Sportfishing Charters http://www.getemsportfishing.com/ during 2016 was great! The Get Em for those of you that didn't know is the name of my 22' 2014 Pathfinder Tournament Edition Bay Boat. During 2016 the Get Em logged more and bigger catches of snook locally and in Flamingo then I have had in recent memory. Catching a snook in North Bay during the day can be a challenge but this past year at times the fish were thick, hungry and... Full story
Many children living in urban areas are not given the opportunity to explore the natural world around them. As a result, they have little to no affinity with nature. In an effort to inspire children living in urban areas to explore nature in their communities, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), a network of more than 52,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates, is proud to announce a new nature discovery program called Wildlife Explorers. Intended for children ages... Full story
Registration is open for the annual Whooping Crane Festival scheduled for February 23-26, 2017 in Port Aransas, Texas. The festival is open to birders, photographers, families, and anyone who loves the outdoors and nature-related activities. As the festival has grown over the years, so has the variety of events. World renowned crane expert, Dr. George Archibald, will be one of the featured speakers. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to take guided boat tours to the Aransas National Wi... Full story
The boat may be put away for the season, but the occasional warm fall day still brings plenty of paddlers out on the water. Knowing when to wear the thermal protection offered by a dry- or wetsuit is key. However, a long-assumed guideline meant to help paddlers make the right decision, sometimes known as the "120-degree rule," may instead put paddlers in danger. The 120-degree rule is a formula that adds together the air and water temperatures to determine when thermal protection is required.... Full story
Alexandria, VA – December 15, 2016 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) www.asafishing.org, along with other associations in the outdoor recreation industry, expressed support today for the nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) to be the next Secretary of the Interior. “In Rep. Zinke, President-Elect Trump has tapped a true leader and a sportsman to run the agency that oversees much of America’s natural resources and public parks and lands that are so important to fishing and hunting... Full story
Popular recreation sites on the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix are either opening for the season, or closing for the season, depending on the location. The Mesquite and Horseshoe campgrounds and Fisherman's Point (also known as Catfish Point) re-opened for the winter on Oct.1. These three areas are on the Cave Creek Ranger District near Horseshoe Lake. They are popular camping spots for fisherman. On the Mesa Ranger District, seasonal reductions in services at some developed recreation sites... Full story
