Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Kevin Bergersen, boating-law administrator at the Arizona Game and Fish Department, is surrounded by the pile of life jackets that people turned in so they could get new, updated ones — for free — at last year’s Tri-State Boating Safety Fair. Again this year, boating officials from three states (Arizona, California, and Nevada) are teaming up to highlight the importance of wearing PFDs. The ninth annual event is set for May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at London Bridge Beach Park, Lake Havas... Full story
The National Safe Boating Council is a membership organization with over 330 U.S. and Canadian members committed to reducing boating accidents and enhancing the boating experience. The Council is committed to providing education programs to promote the safety of the recreational boating experience. National Safe Boating Council The National Safe Boating Council is a partner organization supporting the North American Safe Boating Campaign, which unites the efforts of a wide variety of boating...
In many parts of the country, people are asking when did winter end and spring begin? Anglers and boaters are taking advantage of the unusually warm weather, but some may be forgetting that cold waters still lurk beneath the keel. Here are three easy safety tips from BoatUS.com/foundation that will help you get safely through the spring fishing and boating season. • Don't allow the warm weather to let your guard down: The air temperatures may be downright balmy, but deceptively cold waters i... Full story
As the warm weather is upon us, we are all thinking about dusting off the boat and going to have some fun on the lake! As most of us do not boat much in the wintertime, we need to ensure that our boats are properly maintained and that we have not forgotten about the safety equipment we must carry. Remember: When you are out on the water help is not necessarily close by! Since we may not have been boating for several months, too many of the skills required are not engrained into our normal... Full story
Temperatures are warming up, and that means more people will be taking to Arizona’s waterways for boating fun in the sun. While a day on the water offers relaxation and recreation, safe-boating practices are key to enjoying your outing. The most important thing to do when on the water is to be “situationally aware,” said Kevin Bergersen, state boating law administrator with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. That means know what is going on around you, and that conditions on the water can c...
One of the biggest and best fishing and family events of Arizona’s Centennial year is coming soon to Pleasant Harbor, Lake Pleasant, Ariz. Save March 16 through 18 for three fun-packed days of fishing, outdoor competitions, and activities for everyone, young and old (and in between). The list for this event (no, make it these events) just keeps growing and growing, thanks to Kim Carter, general manager of Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM; Don McDowell, event director of Bill Luke Bass Days a... Full story
It is hard to say goodbye to one of our most loyal supporters of and contributors to the safety of Arizona outdoor recreationists, both on the water and on land. However, congratulations are definitely in order for Ed Huntsman, leaving the Arizona Game & Fish Department on March 19 where he has served as Boating and OHV Safety Education administrator and program manager since November 2004. Effective March 26, Huntsman begins his new position in New Orleans, La., at the helm of the Recreational... Full story
This year’s annual Colorado River Law Enforcement Association (CRLEA) conference was held recently in Laughlin, Nev., and hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. For those who are not familiar with CRLEA, it is an association of local, state, and federal law enforcement officials and their civilian counterparts from states bordering the Colorado River (Arizona, California , Nevada, and Utah). These officials work to reduce accidents that result in boating fatalities, injuries, and p... Full story
Bartlett Lake In The Tonto National Forest Bartlett Lake has a boatable surface area of 2,815 acres - more than Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake, combined. Fed by the pristine waters of the Verde River, Indians of this valley spoke descriptively in their legends of the river's "sweet waters". Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Bartlett Lake for a variety of recreational opportunities, including shoreline camping in Arizona's natural desert terrain. While in this part of the Tonto National Forest,... Full story
Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM One of the biggest and best fishing and family events of Arizona’s Centennial year is coming soon to Pleasant Harbor, Lake Pleasant, Ariz. Save March 16 through 18 for three fun-packed days of fishing, outdoor competitions, and activities for everyone, young and old (and in between). The list for this event (no, make it these events) just keeps growing and growing, thanks to Kim Carter, general manager of Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM; Don McDowell, event d... Full story
Start Your Boating New Year Right: Safely At this time of year, be aware of weather emergencies — even in Arizona! Arizona Boating Education This National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA)-approved course includes instruction on general nautical information, different boat types, knot tying, anchoring, waste and oil disposal, risk management, weather emergencies, registration requirements, boating laws and regulations, equipment requirements, navigation rules, aids to... Full story
New Searchable Guide To Arizona’s Best Hikes Millions of Americans may associate Lake Havasu City with powerboat racing, personal watercraft competitions, spring break, and other, well, noisy pastimes, but there’s a little-known quiet side to the area that is gaining in popularity. In fact, to meet the growing demand for a true get-back-to-nature experience, the Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a new feature on GoLakeHavasu.com that covers hiking trails throughout thi... Full story
