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ISE Phoenix and the Arizona Boat Show are coming soon to the University of Phoenix Stadium. Last year's introduction of the Arizona Boat Show was a giant success, and we're ready for another great... Full story

Join us Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Jan.16-17-18, 2015 for the AYC Birthday Regatta and 15th Leukemia Cup! Three days of racing, cruising and Desert Hospitality! The Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta... Full story

Coming early in the New Year will be one of Arizona's favorite outdoor events: the Arizona Game & Fish Department's Outdoor Expo. Expo Objective The objective of this favorite outdoor event is to... Full story

Tip Of The Week At Apache Lake, anglers have been catching a high number of largemouth bass in the 1-2-pound range on Lucky Craft rip baits. The Reel Deal Some reported hot spots have been Bartlett... Full story

Trout Are Back In Tucson Trout stocking has resumed at Lakeside Park in Tucson now that water-quality issues have been resolved. Kiwanis in Tempe was stocked on Nov. 24. Operation Game Thief callers... Full story

The red towboats of BoatUS' on the water TowBoatUS towing fleet will be getting busier in Alabama in 2015 as a new presenting sponsor of the Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series. The partnership... Full story

This is a super easy and fast not to mention inexpensive and no-mess way to make a beer batter for your fresh fish while camping. Using only beer, your freshly caught fish, some oil for your skillet,... Full story

Contributed By Quick from Scratch Fish & Shellfish A simple garlic-and-herb-infused oil combined with wine vinegar acts as both a basting liquid and a sauce for the fish. The trout skin protects... Full story

Each year as part of its nationally-recognized and highly successful program to manage and conserve bald eagles in the state, the Arizona Game and Fish Department asks outdoor recreationists and aircr... Full story

With the recent release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, interest in target archery has soared, especially among young people. To assist newcomers with getting started, the Arizona Game and... Full story

What do you buy for the person who seems to have it all? Give them a gift this holiday that not only provides enjoyment for them, but also benefits wildlife conservation in Arizona. This year,... Full story

History is in the making as the B.A.S.S inaugural Toyota Bonus Bucks BASSMASTER Team Championship gets under way on Degray Lake in Arkansas. Almost 9,000 anglers worked all year to qualify for the... Full story

Ingredients (four servings) 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 sweet onion, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil, divided salt and... Full story

Ingredients (Recipe makes four servings.) 4 whole (12 ounce) trout, cleaned with tails and heads on 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon... Full story

Ingredients (Recipe makes four servings.) cooking spray 1/2 cup crushed pecans 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary 1 teaspoon salt black pepper to taste all-purpose flour, or as needed 4 (4 ounce)... Full story

As Arizona Game and Fish public information officer Nick Walter found out, the Boulder Creek area of Canyon Lake, because of its no-wake restrictions, is an excellent spot for beginning and expert... Full story

It's not really a subject that I like talking about, but it would be foolish not to address it. The fact is, emergencies do happen on the water. And I'll be the first one to admit it, nothing's a... Full story

Arizona Yacht Club's George Tingom reports that six people have signed up for the January US Sailing Level One Instructor class, but he needs others to sign up now in order to reach the minimum eight... Full story

JOINT COLOR GUARD -- Members of a joint service color guard present colors before attendees of the National World War II Museum's grand opening of the Road to Berlin exhibit, Dec. 12. The color guard... Full story

The following facilities are closed or operating on a reduced schedule. Wahweap • Lake Powell Resort – open • Rainbow Room restaurant and Wahweap grille – closed • Latitude 37 – closed... Full story

US Sailing's Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) today announced that the nomination period has opened for the 2014 US Sailing Coach of the Year Awards. The OSC will honor coaches in five categories who... Full story

The proposed increase would change from $25 to $30 for a single vehicle for a seven day pass. The park's annual pass would increase from $50 to $60. The current rate of $12 per individual or... Full story

Your oasis awaits you! Just a short drive from downtown Phoenix, Pleasant Harbor, located on the southeast shores of Lake Pleasant, is the premiere destination for those seeking year-round fun. Open... Full story

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is now closed for the season. Arizona State Route 67, leading to the North Rim closed on Dec. 1. State Route 67 and all services on the North Rim are... Full story