Articles from the May 15, 2014 edition
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Halibut Fishing To Close In Most of Marine Area 2
Action: Close the recreational halibut fishery in Marine Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores), except that halibut fishing is allowed in the northern nearshore area from the Queets River (47º31.70'N....
Lake Sylvia To Close For Kids-Only Fishing Event
Action: Close Lake Sylvia to fishing by the public 12 hours prior to the kids-only fishing event. Effective dates: 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, through 5:59 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014. Location: Lake...
Recreational Spot Shrimp Fishing Reopening In Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2
Action: Recreational spot shrimp fishing will reopen for one day (Wednesday, May 21) in Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2. Effective date: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Species affected: All shrimp species including spot shrimp. Location:...
Restrictions Added To Wind River Spring Chinook Fishery Above Shipherd Falls
Action: Barbless hooks required, night closure and anti-snagging rule added beginning Monday May 19th. Species affected: Chinook and steelhead Location and effective dates: Wind River from 100 feet...
Central Arizona Friends of NRA To Hold Fundraiser
Scottsdale, AZ - The Central Arizona Friends of NRA will host a fundraising banquet on June 28th at Pinnacle Peak Patio Steakhouse, located at 10426 E. Jomax Road, in Scottsdale, AZ 85262. Early bird... Full story
Spring Is Really Here
Happy Spring to all my friends and fellow outdoorsmen. Spring is really here, I heard today that there is still ice on a few Ontario Canada ponds. WOW. My company recently released two magazines and... Full story
Hunting and Angling Heritage Workgroup
The annual grant program for Local Sportsmen’s Groups is now open. Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. (MST) on Monday, July 7, 2014; postmarks do not count. As we discussed... Full story
Canadian Taxation Office Suspected Fishing Boat Owner
The Canadian Taxation Office suspected a fishing boat owner wasn't paying proper wages to his deckhand and sent an agent to investigate him. CTO AUDITOR: "I need a list of your employees and how much... Full story
Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Underwhelmed By House Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization Bill
Washington, D.C. – May 29, 2014 – As Congress continues exploring reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the primary law governing... Full story
Fire restrictions throughout Arizona begin Memorial Day weekend
PHOENIX – To reduce the looming threat of summer wildfires following one of Arizona’s driest winters on record, officials have announced fire restrictions for many locations throughout Arizona.... Full story
State Forester Issues Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
PHOENIX, AZ (May 28, 2014) – Due to the continued elevated risk of wildfire in the State of Arizona, State Forester Scott Hunt announced today that the Arizona State Forestry Division will be... Full story
Slide Rock State Park is Temporarily Closed Due to Slide Fire
(Phoenix, AZ - May 21, 2014) - The State Parks in Arizona provide many opportunities for Memorial Day 2014 campers. If you have not already reserved your campsite, some campsites are already full.... Full story
Homolovi State Park Re-Opens Memorial Day Weekend
(Phoenix, Arizona - May 23, 2014) - Homolovi State Park will re-open on Friday, May 23, 2014 after road construction and improvement work forced the park closure last week. Homolovi State Park, just... Full story
Oracle State Park Going for International Dark Sky Park Designation
(Phoenix, AZ - May 29, 2014) - Arizona State Parks, in collaboration with the Friends of Oracle State Park and the recently formed Oracle Dark Skies Committee, announces that it is pursuing an... Full story
Multiple Fire Starts on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Friday, May 23, four fire starts were reported on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The North Rim of the park is currently at High fire danger and the South Rim... Full story
Galahad Fire to be Managed for Multiple Objectives on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Galahad Fire for multiple objectives. The lightning-caused Galahad Fire was... Full story
Grand Canyon National Park Hosting 24th Annual Star Party
Grand Canyon, AZ - The twenty-fourth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 21 through Saturday, June 28, 2014 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. This...
Galahad Fire Continues to Meet Objectives
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are managing the Galahad Fire for both resource and protection objectives. Resource objectives for the... Full story
Joint U.S. Coast Guard And BSEE Safety Alertt
This Joint Safety Alert addresses a dynamic positioning (DP) incident on a vessel resulting in a loss of position while conducting a critical Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activity. An equipment... Full story
NMMA Canada Receives Funding for Discover Boating Hands-On Skills Training
Bolton, ON (May 15, 2014) – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada announced today it has received $87,225 in funding from Transport Canada to support the Discover Boating...
WDFW Streamlines Application Process
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has launched a streamlined application system for state hydraulic approval permits, which have played a key role in protecting fish...
WDFW Schedules Public Meetings
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host meetings in June to discuss plans to survey public and private beaches around south Puget Sound for forage fish habitat. The...
WDFW's 2014 'Citizen Awards' Honor
OLYMPIA - One volunteer helped capture more than a hundred ground squirrels for translocation, while another played a key role in monitoring the health of bighorn sheep during a pneumonia epidemic...
WDFW Cautions Boaters
OLYMPIA – With summer approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding recreational boaters to give killer whales and other marine mammals a wide berth. State and federal law requires boaters to stay at least 200... Full story
Heart Lake Fishing Closure For Kids Fishing Event
Action: Closes Heart Lake to fishing by the public. Effective dates: 12:01 a.m. June 4 through 11:59 p.m. June 7, 2014. The lake is open for anglers participating in the Kids Fishing event June 7 from...
