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International Sportsmen's Expositions (ISE) is pleased to announce a major expansion to its 13-year-old Arizona consumer show, held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, site of the 2015... Full story

Current conditions at Lake Powell during 2013 were difficult for all fish populations because of declining lake levels resulting in habitat loss. Shoreline vegetation, which had been inundated in rece... Full story

A new restaurant and store at Bartlett Lake is now under construction. In addition to indoor seating, large outdoor patios will provide beautiful views of Bartlett Lake and the marina. Keep checking... Full story

Each year America's State Parks announces a national collaboration of all 50 State Park systems across America to sponsor guided "First Day Hikes" on New Year's Day. Arizona State Parks will charge da... Full story

Join us on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Jan. 17-18-19, 2014 for the 54th AYC Birthday Regatta and 15th Leukemia Cup -- three days of racing, cruising and desert hospitality! The Arizona Yacht Club... Full story

Preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in Arizona waters starts with Arizona boat owners and anglers. To protect Arizona lakes, rivers and streams from the devastating effects of... Full story

Dates: February 20-23, 2014 Location: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305 Hours: Thursday - Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tickets:... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo will be held on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The free event offers loads of... Full story

Keep in mind that here in Arizona, there is plenty of year-round fishing. Bass and other sport fish may not be as active, but they are still catchable. In many cases; it's a matter of slowing down you... Full story

Knowing more about where to look, how to look and what you are looking for in a given environment can greatly enhance your wildlife-watching experience. People often miss animals that are very near... Full story

Rainbow trout stockings have started and will continue all winter long at two-week intervals at all Urban Fishing waters. Trout range in size from 11-12 inches in length, with some fish up to 16 inche... Full story

HOUSTON — David Matthew Geissen, 21, has been arrested following the return of an indictment alleging he communicated a false distress message to the Coast Guard, announced United States Attorney K... Full story

GIFT IDEA -- Need a present every angler will like? Get one for yourself or the angler in your life and another to give to a fisherman-best friend. Don't let the Christmas season slip past without... Full story

One of the biggest changes coming to Arizona's new hunting and fishing license structure in 2014 will be the bundling of privileges for Fishing licenses and Combination Hunt/Fish licenses. More... Full story

Whether cruising or performing tricky maneuvers, boating should be a pleasurable pastime. External, joystick-controlled bow thrusters from Sideshift help keep even the most intricate docking and... Full story

Refrigeration needs aboard every boat vary, depending on the type and duration of each outing. The supremely versatile bench-style cockpit freezer/refrigerators from Frigibar Industries do it all.... Full story

Arizona State Parks are celebrating the holidays in December 2013 with two remaining events one at Fort Verde State Historic Park and the other at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. Besides these... Full story

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is now closed to vehicle traffic for the season. Arizona State Route 67, leading to the North Rim closed on December 2, 2013. State Route 67 and all service... Full story

The Arizona State Parks department, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is launching a new program to offer opportunities for homeless Veterans to apply for jobs as temporary... Full story

YUMA, ARIZONA - Post-holiday blues are not on the calendar in the nation's sunniest city - but January's lineup of events does offer something for everyone, from those who want to learn how their... Full story

As part of a conservation program for the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted an annual... Full story

Things can get hectic in the winter – the kids are still in school and the holidays can make everyone feel rushed. Getting outside and taking a nice long hike can be one of the most relaxing things y... Full story

(PHOENIX) – The Arizona Office of the Auditor General has conducted an audit of the Arizona Game and Fish Department and made its report public today on the Auditor General’s website (http://azauditor... Full story