Articles from the January 1, 2017 edition
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Lost Our Home Pet Rescue
As the New Year begins, perhaps you can find time (and or money) to help out one of the Phoenix-area no-kill shelters: Lost Our Home. Here are some possibilities for you to become involved in 2017.... Full story
Reservations Accepted For Annual Game & Fish Commission Awards Banquet
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will recognize 17 people during the 2016 Commission Awards event, which will commend national/state/local leaders, wildlife advocates, and volunteers for their... Full story
Arizona - Potential State Record Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Taken
Randy Spray has been putting in for a bighorn tag for 43 years and had never drawn one. He told a friend, "I really need to draw a tag, I'm getting older and pretty soon I won't be able to do a... Full story
Arizona - As Of Jan.1, New Fishing Regulations Took Effect
Some new fishing regulations took effect on Jan.1, Be sure to look for the full 2017-18 Arizona Game and Fish Department fishing regulations online around the first of the year. Also, the new fishing... Full story
SUPERIOR, Ariz. – Update: Persons Of Interest Were Hunting Legally
The Arizona Game and Fish Department found that persons of interest in a photo distributed on some AZGFD social media accounts were hunting legally when they recently took a buck near Superior. When... Full story
Arizona - Winter HAHWG One-Day Meeting
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at the Archery Center at Ben Avery (same location as last year) is the date for our Winter HAHWG meeting; we look forward to a great gathering again. If you have any special... Full story
Sea Shepherd, Mexican Navy Team Up To Catch Poachers; Fishermen Arrested
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... Full story
San Diego - Annual Yellowtail Derby
There are just five months to go until the 9th annual Yellowtail Derby that start on April 29. The goal is to have over 200 of the best SoCal (and beyond) anglers in the competition. More entries add... Full story
New Mexico - Fur And Feather Animal Assistance
It's great to have you aboard! We appreciate all of our members and welcome you to our furry family. Every day thousands of animals are needlessly euthanized. Joining our endeavor means you really... Full story
It's A Super Event, Eh?
Every year Phoenix-area residents have a chance to celebrate the friendship they share with our neighbours (cq) to the north who become our winter visitors/residents. It's that time again! The Great C... Full story
Input Can Shape Target-Shooting Policy For Sonoran Desert National Monument
The Arizona Game and Fish Department encourages the public, especially those interested in recreational target-shooting, to provide their input on management alternatives for the Sonoran Desert National Monument near Gila Bend. The Bureau of Land... Full story
Arizona's Top Five Fishing Holes For This Winter
In Arizona, winter doesn't have to mean sending boats and rods and reels into hibernation. While outdoor recreation opportunities across many U.S. states shut down during the season of freeze,... Full story
Here's A 'Berry Good' Trout Recipe To Try After Your Next Catch
Trout are being stocked in "core" Community waters this week, and more are being caught and stocked in higher elevation lakes. If you are successful, we suggest heading to the kitchen to try this dele... Full story
AZGFD Fish Report (Dec.) Excerpts
Tip Of The Week Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest can be a great place for winter crappie and bass. Some of the best crappie fishing can be done in the cold of the morning - then anglers can... Full story
South Meets South With This Bourbon-Glazed Catfish Recipe
So you've caught some line-ripping cats and taken advantage of bragging to some buddies about your Mr. Whisker's success; now try cooking for them with this great recipe. Here's an alcohol-infused... Full story
39th Annual SHOT Show ® 2017
This show is for trade only and is not open to the public, but Western Outdoor Times writers John and Margie Anderson, who are both members of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), will... Full story
Yuma, Arizona - Explore Yuma County's Unknown Corners
At 5,519 square miles in area, Yuma County is bigger than three U.S. states*, so it’s not surprising that a lot of visitors never see big swathes of its wide-open spaces. Castle Dome blacksmith... Full story
SHOT Show - Day One
The SHOT Show has officially started and the entire event is packed to the gills. It's spread over several floors and many areas of the Sands Convention Center, and we can already tell it's going to... Full story
SHOT Show - Day Two
If anything, the show is even busier today. There are always long lines at the registration booths, and the aisles are bustling. We found some great products for all kinds of outdoor sports today -... Full story
SHOT Show - Day Three
We are staying in the Luxor hotel (which is incredible, by the way), and when we go out to dinner or are just walking back to the room after the show, we see and talk to a lot of people - waiters and... Full story
SHOT Show - Day Four
Last day of the show! If you wanted to see every exhibitor here, you'd have less than a minute per booth - so obviously we haven't seen everything. Our plan was to visit NEXT first, which we did.... Full story
Welcome 2017! South Florida Fishing Style!
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... Full story
Olympia - Commission Set To Consider Columbia River Salmon Policy
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider updating the state's reform policy on Columbia River salmon management during a meeting scheduled Jan. 13-14 in Vancouver, Wash.... Full story
Sportfishing Industry Angered by Last-Minute U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' Director's Order
January 23, 2017 – Alexandria, VA – On the day before President Obama left office, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued an edict to phase out the use of traditional fishing tackle on the hund... Full story
Hunting And Fishing Licenses For The 2017-2018 Season Are Now Available
OLYMPIA – Recreational fishing and hunting licenses for the 2017-2018 season, which begins April 1, 2017, are available for sale today. Typically, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife... Full story