Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Arizona Game and Fish Department Director Larry D. Voyles has announced that he will retire from the state's wildlife agency this summer. Director Voyles, who first joined the Department as a wildlife manager in the Yuma region in 1974, will remain as Director until his replacement is named by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Reflections On Nine Years In a letter to Game and Fish employees, Voyles reflected on his nine years as Director of the 600-person agency, saying "I was in the unique... Full story
Don McDowell, Arizona native, is an avid outdoorsman and has been an active bass pro fisherman for over 16 years and in the past 15 years has been broadcasting his own radio show promoting bass fishing and conservation efforts...... 
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A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,969,811 visitors to park name in 2016 spent $648,170,900 in communities near the park. That spending supported 9,779 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $904,315,700. “Grand Canyon welcomes visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Chris Lehnertz. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides. We also feature the park as a way to in... Full story
JANUARY: AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup AZGFD Awards Banquet Great Canadian Picnic LA Boat Show San Diego Sunroad Boat Show FEBRUARY: Arizona Game & Fish Expo Bass Master Cruising Season Groundhog Day Mardi Gras Presidents’ Day Valentine’s Day MARCH: Ash Wednesday Dana Point Festival of Whales Daylight Savings Time Dragon Boat Festival Fred Hall Fishing Tackle and Boat Show - Long Beach - San Diego International Sportsmen’s Expo and Arizona Boat Show Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Saint... Full story
Forest officials say they expect large numbers of visitors to the Tonto's popular campgrounds and picnic areas over the weekend preceding July 4. The following information will help visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience. Fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on the Tonto National Forest. Also currently prohibited are: * Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. (Smoking is prohibited in all federal buildings) * Building, maintaining, attending, or using a... Full story
If one were to fill a "bucket list" with all the Watersports he or she would like to try, it would no doubt overflow. Have you ever stopped to consider how many ways - besides traditional boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing, and swimming - there are to enjoy the water. Starting just with categories, we have "in the water (e.g., snorkeling and water polo), "on the water (e.g., cable skiing, body boarding)", "under water (e.g., diving and spear fishing)", to name just a few. That list... Full story
Editor's Note: And, speaking of fire safety, let us present to you our granddaughter! The first time I met Kelsee, I was immediately impressed from the way she poised herself, to her friendly smile, and then by her story. She is a unique young woman to say the least. Kelsee is a CAVIT Fire Science Alumna. She attended CAVIT from 2014- 2016. However, that is just the start. Her story includes honor-roll achievements, national-championship titles, community awards, and more. When I met her, I... Full story
The Day on the Lake program is the only adapted water sports program for those with physical and neurological disabilities offered in Arizona. Summer 2016 marked our 20th year of helping people who suffer from a neurological disability ride the waves at one of the most accessible waterside facilities in Arizona - Bartlett Lake Marina. Day on the Lake 2017 will occur on the following dates: June 1-3 and Sept. 7-9. The cost is $50.00 per day for all activities, and includes a t-shirt. Bartlett... Full story
Especially to Dan, but also to the "boat captain" and to our Sunday server Cathy, thank you! We have had two great and memorable times at the Watershed this month -- one, a memorial service for our uncle followed by a family dinner and Sunday, Easter brunch outside with our family (including Indi Bones, our granddaughter's Australian cattle dog puppy :-) ). Honestly, we are so impressed with your new menu, your service, and, as always, the ambiance (which we enjoyed when we lived in The Lakes a... Full story
I was going to send this out mid-summer, but Jim reminded me that our 60th reunion is coming up, and I know how time flies. So, here we are. By the way, if you want timely information, it's at your fingertips on Facebook: Yakima High School Class of 1957 https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=yakima%20high%20school%20class%20of%201957. We have lost some dear friends/classmates since the last Pirate Press and I want to thank Ed Nolan, among others, for keeping us informed. Those of us who do not... Full story
One of the most popular boating events in Arizona is the annual Desert Storm Poker Run & Shootout http://www.golakehavasu.com/events/details/1786/, held each spring at Lake Havasu. This year, performance boats will be searing the waters May 2-6 for the 18th running. The credit on the cover photo of the poker run goes to Todd Taylor of Jokers Wild Productions. He really helps with Desert Storm as a photographer and doing all kinds of major functions from dock installation to setup of the race... Full story
John (known as Jack) was born on June 18, 1928 in Wayne, Nebraska, the son of Ethel and Lloyd Fitch. Jack was a gifted student and completed high school in three years before going on to earn his degree in mathematics from Wayne State Teacher's College. He served in the National Guard. Jack eventually became a court reporter. In the 1950s, he moved to Omaha and worked for Douglas County District Court judges Newkirk and John C. Burke, before going on in the 1970s to work for Judge Albert Schatz... Full story
San Diego, April 9, 2017 - The Port of San Diego's 39th Annual Day at The Docks – FREE West Coast public celebration of sportfishing will take place on Sunday April 9, 2017 from 9 AM to 5 PM. The festival marks the official start of San Diego's Spring Saltwater Fishing Season and there is no other event quite like San Diego's Day At The Docks! Arizona Boating & Watersports https://www.azbw.com/ and Western Outdoor Times https://www.azbw.com/ will be at Day At The Docks https:... Full story
"So big, you might not be able to see it all in just one-day," commented Lake Havasu Boat Show producer, Bob Brown. "The growth of this boat show has been astounding. We'll be 130 exhibitors and vendors strong when the Boat Show opens on Friday, April 7 at Lake Havasu State Park. "This will be the first time we'll be using both special event areas at the Park, Windsor lots 3 & 4 plus the new launch ramp and courtesy docks for in-water demos during the show. I'd suggest visitors arrive early and... Full story
The Boulders OHV Area is very popular with recreational target shooters, off-highway vehicle riders, equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers, and others because of its close proximity to the Phoenix area. Unfortunately, this area is also prone to illegal dumping, littering, and debris that needs to be cleaned up. This important work will help ensure future recreation opportunities to this popular area. Join in the cleanup on Saturday, April 29 at Boulders OHV Recreation Area from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.... Full story
It's with thanks to the multiyear returning main sponsors Shugrue's Family of Fine Restaurants, Spectre Powerboats, the Lake Havasu Convention and Visitors Bureau, DCB Performance Boats and Teague Custom Marine that we are able to bring you a bigger, better Desert Storm for 2017. Along with the return of all that you love about this, the largest performance-boating event in the West, we have a new date, May 2-6 for the 18th annual running. Also new is the move of the Desert Storm headquarters... Full story
Spring is here and it is a good time to reflect on the 2016-2017 winter season. With the Governor of Arizona signed designation of Arizona's Winter Wonderland, Flagstaff continues to see an increased interest from both the drive-market and the international markets for visits in the winter season. The key accommodations metrics for the main snowplay season (December - February) showed a year over year increase in overnight stays in Flagstaff of 22,500 room nights for these three months. These... Full story
Newport, R.I. – Newport Exhibition Group announced that its 47th Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 14th through 17th, 2017 at the Newport Yachting Center located on Newport’s famed waterfront in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.... Website
The first time I met Kelsee I was immediately impressed from the way she poised herself, to her friendly smile, and then by her story. She is a unique young woman to say the least. Kelsee is a CAVIT Fire Science Alumni.... Website
March and April are two months that really showcase the outdoors in Arizona. The International Sportsmen's Expo and Arizona Boat Show, the Arizona Game & Fish Expo, and the Lake Havasu Boat Show all feature craft, vehicles, products, services, activities, education, and more - all three shows are geared to making your outdoors more fun, safer, and full of opportunities you may not have even imagined. Note: A special thank-you goes to Bob Brown of Media Direction for sharing this exciting cover... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo dates are set for Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Admission and parking are free! Once again, there will be plenty of hands-on fun for all ages. Check out the huge family fishing tanks. See all sorts of live wildlife. Learn target archery and try other shooting sports in a safe, supervised, controlled environment on the range. Get a feel for specialty shooting disciplines like clay target,... 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
If the 26th Annual Lake Havasu Boat Show coming April 7-9 to Lake Havasu State Park is any indicator, the recreational boating industry is on the brink of its best year in a decade. "[Even when we were still] two months out from our opening day at the Lake Havasu Boat Show and we've already exceeded the amount of sold display space from a year ago by nearly 50 percent," commented boat show producer, Bob Brown. "It's a combination of new companies and products wanting to target the Lake Havasu ma... Full story
Note - See the update at the bottom of this story for areas that have reopened since the issue date. PHOENIX, AZ, February 28, 2017—For Immediate Release. Forest Road 19, leading to Bartlett Lake, is closed due to flooding just east of the Cave Creek Ranger District office. Forest Road 20 which leads to Needle Rock and Box Bar is also closed due to flooding. Recreation sites around Horseshoe and Bartlett reservoirs have been closed because of water flowing into and through the Verde River s... Full story
Revel in the atmosphere of 16th century Europe! Step back in time. Explore our 30-acre festival village filled with 13 stages of nonstop entertainment; falconry, sea fairies, pirates, performances of music, dance, acrobatics, and comedy. Cheer on your favorite armored knight at the jousting tournament. Explore the marketplace with over 200 storybook shops, studios and galleries filled with unique arts and crafts, plus kitchens, pubs, and people-powered rides. Foolish pleasures mix with artisan... Full story
