Articles from the April 15, 2015 edition
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K-9 SAR: The Big Creek Search Dog Team
Ever since dogs were domesticated, they have been assisting humans with hunting, herding, protection, as well as providing companionship. The relationship has evolved along with man and beast, and... Full story
Good Company
This is my kitty Biscuit. She wandered into my yard as a kitten five years ago. I've been her caretaker ever since. She loves attention; can't get enough from me. She is shy with a new person for a day or so, then wants that person's attention, too.... Full story
Arizona AG Supports Bison Management In Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich issued a letter supporting federal legislation that allows skilled sportsmen to aid in the management of bison herds in Grand Canyon National Park. "This... Full story
Too Many Tortoises, Not Enough Homes
Are you fascinated by reptiles? Do you have a yard big enough for a dog, but no time to take one for daily walks? Is someone in your family allergic to pets with fur or feathers? If so, consider... Full story
Pronghorn Fawns Get Help Through Coyote Removal
The Arizona Game and Fish Department was finishing a successful program to help the state's struggling antelope population. The department conducted lethal removal of coyotes until mid-April, to... Full story
Valley Man Charged In Captive Bengal Tiger Case
A Valley man charged with possessing two Bengal tigers, which are restricted in Arizona, appeared in Maricopa County Superior Court last week. After a nearly year-long investigation, Fahad Zeshawn... Full story
Follow Wildlife On Secret Paths
WONDERS OF WILDLIFE -- Did you ever wonder how biologists track the movements of animals that swim, fly, slither or hide and how telemetry is used to track those animals? If you subscribe to Arizona... Full story
1,000 Free Fishing Licenses
PHOENIX – One thousand youth hunt/fish licenses will be given away free of charge at the "Bonsall Park 1,000 Youth License Giveaway," on Saturday, April 25 in Glendale. The giveaway coincides with a f... Full story
Annual Mariachi Festival
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at the Annual Mariachi Festival in Southern Arizona at Patagonia Lake State Park on May 16 (Phoenix, AZ - April 13, 2015) - Make plans to head south for the sounds of... Full story
Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park Creates $509 Million in Economic Benefits
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that over 4.7 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2014 spent $509 million in communities near the park. That spending...
Shoshone Prescribed Fire Treatment Planned on South Rim of Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – National Park Service (NPS) fire managers anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatment for the Shoshone Rx during the week of April 27 as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. The Shoshone Point Rx is within the d...
Gold Canyon, Ariz.
The images are incredible. A bobcat that has scampered to the top of a saguaro cactus -- and it was quite a climb! The photos were captured in Gold Canyon, on the foot of the Superstition Mountains.... Full story
Anglers May Use Barbed Hooks
Anglers may use barbed hooks at Wind River, Drano Lake to fish for hatchery chinook and steelhead Action: The barbless hook restriction is rescinded through June. Species affected: Chinook and... Full story
WDFW Expands Recreational Shrimp Fishery In Marine Area 7 West
OLYMPIA - Recreational spot shrimpers will have additional opportunity to catch shrimp in the western section of the San Juan Islands next month, state shellfish managers announced today. The... Full story
Two Sections Of The Yakima River To Open For Spring Chinook Fishing
Action: Open two sections of the Yakima River to fishing for hatchery spring chinook salmon. Species affected: Hatchery chinook salmon. Locations & Dates: Area 1: Open daily May 2 through June 15 from the Hwy. 240 bridge in Richland (river mile 2.1)... Full story
WDFW Hosts Meetings On Target Shooting Proposals For Wenas Wildlife Area
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold public meetings April 29 and 30 to discuss options for improving safety, reducing fire risk, and addressing other concerns... Full story
Living With Moose Presentations Scheduled In Spokane Area
Spokane area residents can learn how to live with moose from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff at three sessions scheduled over the next month. WDFW wildlife biologists,... Full story
Attention Anglers: Tagged Trout To Be Stocked Into Two White Mountains Rivers
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Game and Fish Department is implanting radio tags into a small percentage of hatchery-raised Apache trout that will be stocked into the East Fork of the Black and the Little... Full story
Volunteers Put Forth "Monumental" Effort
SONORAN DESERT NATIONAL MONUMENT – Almost two dozen volunteers spent Saturday morning bagging, bucketing or dragging more than four tons of trash – enough to fill a 20-yard dumpster – from along the n... Full story
Ida Lewis Distance Race 2015
NEWPORT, R.I. (April 27, 2015) – For over a decade, grand prix sailors and racing/cruising enthusiasts alike have flocked to the summer destination of Newport, R.I. to compete in the Ida Lewis D... Full story
Slide Rock & Red Rock State Parks Provide Unforgettable Family Vacation Memories
(Phoenix, Arizona - April 27, 2015) - 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... Full story
NMMA CANADA RECEIVES THOUSANDS IN FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OVERSEAS FOR THE THIRD YEAR
TORONTO, ON (April 29)- The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada will receive up to $33,825 in funding from Foreign Affairs, Trade Development Canada to support Canadian... Full story
Shoshone Prescribed Fire Treatment Postponed on South Rim of Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – National Park Service (NPS) fire managers have postponed ignition of the Shoshone Prescribed Fire Unit due to precipitation over the project area. Plans for each burn unit contain a set of parameters which define the desired w... Full story
Australia Dominates IWWF Water Ski Racing World Championships
The world’s best water ski racers gathered in Wellington, New Zealand, for the 19th IWWF World Water Ski Racing Championships. This was New Zealand’s second time hosting the Championships following Ro... Full story
