Articles from the July 1, 2015 edition
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New 'Rock The Boat' Sponsor
Infinity Fabrics, a leader in woven vinyl surfaces, is preparing for growth by updating its logo, brand look and Web site to align with the future of the company. After spending several years... Full story
U.S. Coast Guard Releases Boating-Safety App
The Coast Guard has released its first boating safety app. However, the Boating Safety Mobile app was not designed to replace a boater's marine VHF radio, which the Coast Guard strongly recommends... Full story
Captain's Corner
Well, summer is finally here, we have temperatures well above 100 degrees on a daily basis. It is time to head to the lakes and rivers in the great State of Arizona. Oh, but first — • Do you have the... Full story
AZGFD Offers Tips For Boating Safely, Responsibly
Time on Arizona's many lakes can be fun for the entire family, but great memories can only be made if that fun is done safely and responsibly. The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds boaters and... Full story
Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay
BEYOND ARIZONA – Kelsee Haws, San Tan Valley, Ariz., is one of over 20 Arizona students who took an Education First tour of the South Pacific in June. She sits on a dock of Lake Okareka, Rotorua, N... Full story
From The Homefront
Twice a month, Coast Guard All Hands [features] "From the Homefront," a column for Coast Guard spouses by Coast Guard spouse Shelley Kimball. Shelley has been married to Capt. Joe Kimball, commanding... Full story
Lake Powell - Turn Your Angling Adventure Into Success
Subtle changes in fishing conditions continue. Here are some of the small events that may change your fishing adventure into a successful trip. Stripers have now received that warm-water spawning trig... Full story
Create Unforgettable Family Memories
Travel to Slide Rock and Red Rock State Parks in Sedona to create unforgettable family vacation memories. Both parks were selected in a recent travel poll by FamilyFun magazine readers as one of the... Full story
Fire Danger High!
Target shooting is prohibited while fire restrictions are in place; fireworks and explosives are prohibited year-round. Vital information is available. Effective immediately, open campfires will be... Full story
Be Water-Safe - It's Summer Swim Time
It's summer in the Southwest, and there's no stronger call than that of water for all of us to cool off. Whether boating, fishing, water skiing, wake boarding, swimming, or participating in any... Full story
AZGFD Excerpts - Mid-June Report
Tip Of The Week If you are in Apache County, don't ignore Nelson Reservoir. It's often ignored by anglers zooming to Luna, Big Lake and beyond, but it's a decent late-spring rainbow producer. It even... Full story
AZGFD Takes Action To Spur Development Plan
The Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona Attorney General filed suit against the Department of Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing their statutory duty to develop... Full story
Arizona Highways, Arizona Wildlife Views Partner On Photo Contest
This year for the first time, Arizona Wildlife Views magazine and Arizona Highways are co-hosting our wildlife photo contest! The partnership means this contest will be easier than ever to enter:... Full story
2016 AZGFD Heritage Fund Grants Cycle Now Open
Do you need funding to initiate or complete a wildlife conservation-related project? Are you a teacher interested in getting children outdoors to experience nature and wildlife, but don't have the bud... Full story
'Smokey' Has Spoken - For Over 71 Years
Smokey Bear (aka Smokey the Bear) is an advertising mascot created to educate the U.S. public about the dangers of forest/wild fires. An advertising campaign featuring Smokey was created in 1944 with... Full story
Cool And Charming: This Is Flagstaff
At an elevation of 7,000 feet (2,135 m), in the midst of the world's largest ponderosa pine forest, Flagstaff is a four -season hub of activity where an eclectic mix of small-town charm and endless... Full story
Final Stocking Of The Spring Season Is Completed
The final stocking of the season is done until September, but Arizona Game & Fish made it a big one. Please enjoy a safe and fun summer with your families. Here's the last load sheet for the season (a... Full story
Good Company
It's official! The paint is dry, the kennels are in place, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony is complete. The Sojourner Center Pet Companion Shelter opened for business in mid-May. We are truly blessed... Full story
Coast Guard Bomb-Sniffing Dog Retires
A Coast Guard Explosive Detection K9 retired after six years of service, in a retirement ceremony held at the Maritime Safety and Security Team in Galveston, Texas. Chief Bert, a Coast Guard military... Full story
We're Looking Forward To October And - Prescott!
What: Prescott's Great Outdoors - Outdoor Recreation Festival & Expo When: Saturday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Watson Lake Park - 3101 Watson Lake Road Why: Please join... Full story
Shooting Accurately
Target shooting is a sport that a lot of families enjoy, but let's face it - the thrill soon wears off if you shoot poorly. I see it all the time on social media: People post "went shooting with the... Full story
2015 Hunt Arizona Now Available Online
The 2015 edition of Hunt Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Department's yearly compilation of big and small game hunting statistics, is now available online at https://azgfdportal... Full story
Cottonwood Woman Receives $500 Gift Card
The last thing Jenni Rice expected was to get a call from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The Cottonwood woman had been randomly chosen to receive a $500 gift card to Sportsman's Warehouse, an i... Full story
ATV, OHV Riders Reminded About Safety Techniques
Arizona's mild start to the summer created perfect conditions for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts to head out and view some of the state's most picturesque locations. Although "mild" is now a... Full story