Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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It’s the most common forest feline that we never get a chance to see -- the bobcat (Lynx rufus). My chance came on a drizzly morning in late October on a hike near Skykomish. We drove up the long, gravel road to an empty trailhead, complaining about the rain and missing the spectacular view. But a hike in the rain meant solitude in the Wild Sky Wilderness, so we donned raincoats and loaded backpacks with camp stoves, trail mix and packets of tea. We went up the steep trail, chatting while our d... Full story
PAGE, Ariz. – *The U.S. Department of the Interior today released a proposed framework for adaptively managing Glen Canyon Dam over the next 20 years with the goal of creating certainty and predictability for power and water users while protecting environmental and cultural resources in Grand Canyon National Park and the Colorado River ecosystem. The draft environmental impact statement (EIS) is available to the public for review and comment for 90 days. “This document is the result of inc... Full story
OLYMPIA – The public will have an opportunity to comment on salmon and sturgeon management on the lower Columbia River during a meeting of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission scheduled Jan. 22-23 in Vancouver, Wash. The commission, which sets policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), will also receive a briefing and accept public comments on the status of four protected species: the northern spotted owl, snowy plover, western gray squirrel and greater s... Full story
San Diego-The best place to celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved ones is on beautiful San Diego Bay. Bring your Mom, Grandpa, kids, etc and share this day of love with those you care about. Guests will board the tall ship Californian, for a three hour scenic tour of the bay, marine wildlife and local attractions. Ticket prices include keepsake photos, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and other delicacies. Event takes place on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday February 14 from 12:00... Full story
Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners. Winter in Phoenix is a beautiful thing! There is so much going on: great events every weekend, the sun shines (almost) every day, and the temperature is just right. It is an ideal time to get out in the parks to explore the Sonoran Desert. Phoenix has some of the most parkland per person within city limits in the U.S., and mountain preserves... Full story
This destination provides not only beauty and serenity but also lessons from a history that was the opposite: bloody and violent. Fort Bowie is a National Historic Site near Willcox, Ariz., between the Dos Cabezes Mountains and the Chiricahuas. It's a fascinating place, and part of the charm is the fact that once you drive to the parking lot, you need to walk three miles to get to the site and back. This makes the visit an adventure. The hike is pretty easy, with under 200 feet elevation gain.... Full story
In October, the Arizona Deer Association held a youth camp. I was privileged to be part of that event and it certainly proved to be eye opening for a lot of kids under the age of 18. Through the big-game-draw system here in Arizona there are tags that are allocated specifically for youths under the age of 18. In many instances, these are first-time hunters and in some instances, they do not have a mentor or knowledge of the area where the hunt is being held. Courtesy of a grant from Arizona... Full story
PHOENIX - Governor Doug Ducey has appointed Eric Slocum Sparks to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Mr. Sparks is an attorney practicing in Tucson since 1987, specializing in debtor bankruptcy law and business reorganizations. Before opening his own firm in 1990, Mr. Sparks served as general counsel to several corporations, such as the Wilson Companies, GHR Energy Corporation, Bayou Asphalt Corp., and corporate counsel to Tenneco Inc. in Houston. Additionally, Mr. Sparks has served as an... Full story
Antelope Poached Near Flagstaff The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating an out-of-season poaching of a buck antelope, which took place at the beginning of November in Game Management Unit 7 West northwest of Flagstaff. Game and Fish officers received information that a burgundy-red four-door Jeep Wrangler was seen leaving the area following a single shot from a high-caliber rifle and evidence at the scene indicates there may be another vehicle involved. The buck was found near... Full story
The producers of Arizona Wildlife Views, the Arizona Game and Fish Department's television show, took home eight regional Emmy Awards in four different categories from the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) this fall. The award recipients and categories were as follow: Environment – Program/Special Arizona Wildlife Views 2015 – Show #1 (https://youtu.be/v9BIvPCAppc). Producers: Carol Lynde, David Majure, Ben Avechuco. Segments in this... Full story
Once a year, the Arizona Game and Fish Department opens its Wildlife Center to the public. This year, the free, family friendly event welcomed visitors in late November to get a glimpse into the center's operations, see wildlife up close, view educational displays, make wildlife-related crafts and meet wildlife experts. More than 30 years ago, Arizona Game and Fish opened the first state-run wildlife rehabilitation and education center in the nation. Since then, the center has provided wildlife... 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
Tip Of The Week Silver Creek near Show Low is a spring creek that comes out of the ground at a constant temperature and does not freeze in the winter. Catch-and-release fishing for big rainbow trout with artificial lure and flies, with single barbless hooks, will continue through the winter. The Reel Deal Fishing, hunting, football, campfires, and possible "cast-n-blast" adventures (it's quail season!) - this is our cool wave of fall perfection. It also signals the return of trout to our... Full story
When you display the Arizona Conservation Wildlife license plate, you are helping conserve and restore wildlife habitat in Arizona. Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation manages grant funds raised through the sales of the conservation plates. Grants are awarded for wildlife habitat restoration, hunting and angling retention and recruitment, and wildlife education projects. These projects and events are managed by a variety of non-profit organizations You can get a standard-issued plate or... Full story
PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will recognize 16 people during the 2015 Commission Awards event, which will commend national, state and local leaders, wildlife advocates and volunteers for their work to support the state’s wildlife. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Arizona Grand Resort at 8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway in Phoenix. Reservations are being accepted for $65 per person to attend the event, which begins with a social hour and live music at 5 p.m... Full story
KINGMAN, Ariz. - The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the recent poaching of a mule deer doe and fawn near Valentine, about 30 miles northeast of Kingman, in Game Management Unit 18A. Both deer were shot twice and left to waste Dec. 2. "Evidence was collected at the scene, but help from the public will play a critical role in finding those responsible," said Justin Winter, wildlife manager. "This is not the act of a hunter. Poaching is a crime. It is important for... Full story
KINGMAN - The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the recent poaching of a bull elk near Cataract Canyon in Game Management Unit 10. The elk was shot Nov. 30 near Little Redlands Tank and Howell Catchment, about 20 miles southwest of Tusayan. "Evidence was collected at the scene, but help from the public will play a critical role in finding those responsible," said Noah Silva, wildlife manager. "This is not the act of a hunter. Poaching is a crime. It is important for... Full story
Hello! As school begins to wrap up for the winter break, we wanted to remind you about some opportunities occurring in the new year. Space is limited. Be sure to sign up today! Educator Virtual Book Club The Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Phoenix Zoo have partnered together for a unique professional development opportunity. We are looking for educators who wish to combine their passion of reading with conservation to join us for a virtual book club. We will be reading Aldo Leopold's A... Full story
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has begun distributing $8.2 million in funding for 12 local projects designed to protect and restore the natural shorelines around Puget Sound. Project sponsors include local governments, tribes and non-profit organizations from Hood Canal to the Snohomish River Delta who applied for funding through two competitive grant programs administered by the department. Funding distributed by WDFW through those programs comes from a c... Full story
OLYMPIA – Clam diggers will have an opportunity to dig for razor clams on Copalis Beach over the Christmas holiday if the next marine toxin test confirms the clams are safe to eat, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. The dig is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 24, 25 and 26 at Copalis Beach on evening tides. No other state beach will be open to digging those three days. State shellfish managers emphasized the Copalis dig hinges on results from the next marine t... Full story
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is again delaying the commercial Dungeness crab fishery on a small section of Washington’s southern coast. The decision was made in coordination with shellfish managers from Oregon and California, where commercial Dungeness fisheries also remain closed. Although test results in crab from Washington’s southern coast show the crab are safe to eat, results from California and sections of Oregon indicate elevated levels of domoic acid,... Full story
OLYMPIA – Biologists today released seven fishers into Washington’s south Cascades mountains, where the reclusive, cat-sized mammal hasn’t been seen for more than 70 years. The fisher is one of the larger members of the weasel family, which includes otters, badgers and wolverines. Fishers were eliminated from Washington by the mid-1900s through over-trapping and have been listed as a state-endangered species since 1998. Today’s reintroduction was made possible through collaboration between... Full story
The birds you watch in your backyard this winter can be part of scientific data bases that count on you counting them. The longest running such count in the world is the 116th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC), and you can still get in on one of Washington’s 40-some official counts scheduled between Dec. 14, 2015 and Jan. 5, 2016. The CBC provides critical data on bird population trend, and tens of thousands of participants throughout the Americas know that it’s also a lot of fun. The... Full story
Rule 13, if it has no shoulders or eyebrows, don't mess with it! Captain Jared Stubbs, Sea Tow San Diego, reported rumors of a poisonous sea snake washing ashore in Southern California. Since, sources from Heal the Bay has confirmed that the exotic and incredibly venomous sea snake has been spotted off the Oxnard coast line. The sea snake, Pelamis platurus, approximately 2-feet in length and more commonly known as the yellow-bellied sea snake, was found at the Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard,... Full story
William “Billy” Edwards went to work last month, just as he has done every day for the past 25 years. He followed in his father’s footsteps as a computer consultant. His father was one of the pioneers of the industry, dating back to the 1950s when he worked for General Electric as a Mainframe Analyst. Billy had been part of the “Mac” revolution and had done some promising work on applications for the old Macintosh as well as the newer generations. Providing applications that helped the machi... Full story
