Articles from the March 1, 2017 edition
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On The Cover - AZ Shows Its Stuff!
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... Full story
Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo
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,... Full story
Scottsdale - International Sportsmen's Expo & Arizona Boat Show
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... Full story
Lake Havasu Boat Show Adds Second Venue To Accommodate Expanding Exhibitor Demand
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 wer... Full story
Verde and Salt River Water Releases Causing Closures
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,... Full story
Arizona - Public Invited To Comment On Proposed Boating And Watersport Rules, Fees
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public comments on multiple proposed boating and water sports rule changes. In mid-January, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission approved a draft... Full story
Roosevelt Lake, AZ - Wet Winter Brings Rising Lake Levels
The start of boating season is almost here and you can expect water levels at Roosevelt Lake to be higher than they have been in years! The past few months of winter brought more than expected rain... Full story
BoatUS Members Asked To Petition New Administration, Congress To Fix Ethanol Policy
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is asking its more than half-million members - and any recreational boat owner concerned with having a safe fuel supply - to petition the Trump ad... Full story
US Sailing Now Offering New Safety-At-Sea Online Education
US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport, has launched the new Safety at Sea Online course, featuring eight-modules of online Safety at Sea curriculum designed for sailors of all types... Full story
Self-Defense Insurance
I'm assuming that if you have a Concealed Carry Permit it's because you actually carry a weapon and would be willing to use it to defend yourself or your loved ones if your lives were being... Full story
Secretary Zinke Reverses Obama Administration Ammunition Order
Safari Club International was one of nearly twenty pro-hunting organizations invited to meet with Secretary Ryan Zinke today, on his first day at work as Secretary of the Interior. We applaud... Full story
Four Great Outdoor Places Near Tucson
This is the perfect time of year for an outdoor adventure in Tucson. The weather is great and the wildflowers should be amazing this year after all the rains we've had all winter. All four of these... Full story
Quick-Release Hinges Ease Bimini Mounting
Adding a bimini top brings more than simple comfort to a boat - it also provides critical protection from the sun's UV rays. To simplify installation, Accon Marine offers an array of Quick Release... Full story
International Sportsmen's Expo & Arizona Boat Show - Fishing Demonstrations
Arizona Boating & Watersports / Western Outdoor Times is proud to be the sponsor for the Aquarium Demonstration Tank. You will find all these great presentations at this years event. Arizona... Full story
The Renaissance Faire
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... Full story
New Underwater LED Lights Are The Brightest Available
From attracting fish to creating the perfect dockside mood, TecNiq's new M50 and M51 Water Dragon Underwater Lighting illuminates the world aquatic. They're the brightest surface-mounted LED... Full story
Arizona: March 15th Deadline
It is imperative that sportsmen and women speak now about the Draft Target Shooting Plan for Sonoran Desert National Monument. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released for public comment a plan... Full story
WAKE ZONE: OP/ED - Sportfishing Industry Angered
New U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy on lead fishing tackle blindsides recreational fishing community. On the day before President Obama left office, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued an... Full story
Fishing At Lake Powell Is Incredible
February was an excellent month for great fishing results in the southern lake. We found great spooning results in early February with a fish count of 75 stripers. Then, later in the month, we cau... Full story
AZGFD Fish Report Excerpts
Tip Of The Week Three years ago, the world record redear sunfish was taken out of Lake Havasu. Hector Brito caught a 5.80-pound redear sunfish on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Redear sunfish have grown to... Full story
Lost Our Home Visits Chandler Ostrich Festival
DOGS AND OSTRICHES -- Lost Our Home will be at the 2017 Chandler Ostrich Festival! This is a huge three-day event with 80,000 people expected to attend. This will be a great event to show off Lost... Full story
Arizona - Go Wild For Flowers!
Ahhh...spring is in the air and the wildflowers are blooming! Along with the warm temperatures comes the chance to view Mother Nature at her finest as she carpets the desert floor with an array of beautiful colors. While some may curse the allergies... Full story
Survey Looks To Measure OHV Financial Impact
The popularity of off-highway vehicles (OHV) has exploded throughout the state and, Arizona State Parks and Trails and the Arizona Game and Fish Department are turning to OHV enthusiasts to help... Full story
Grand Canyon - National Park Service Shuttle Bus Service
PARK AND RIDE -- The National Park Service (NPS) again offers shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Ariz. Service will will run through Saturday,... Full story
Volunteers Can Help Spotlight Endangered Black-Footed Ferrets
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking volunteers to assist with spotlighting efforts to help document the population of endangered black-footed ferrets in Aubrey Valley and on the Double O... Full story