Western Outdoor Times - Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!

In her article that features ten places to "Beat the Heat" during an Arizona summer, Margie Anderson notes that one of her favorites is Prescott and nearby Watson Lake. She says that although this... Full story

Largemouth bass fishing is a great bet at Bartlett Lake, and the dropshot technique using plastic worms is usually the most reliable method of catching these fish. Before heading out, see a video... Full story

(Phoenix, AZ - July 1, 2015) - Get away from the sizzling temperatures and make a splash at one your State Parks on the Fourth of July weekend. Cool down and relax by swimming, water-skiing, boating,... Full story

PHOENIX - Arizona Game and Fish video producer David Majure recently received five Excellence in Craft Awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Majure was recognized for his work on... Full story

PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department has scheduled a series of six "open houses" for its constituents to review and ask questions about proposed hunt recommendations for webbed migratory b... Full story

Tip Of The Week Trout stocking in our mountain streams has begun and will continue every week until September. In the White Mountains region, big holdover trout have been caught at Big Lake, Luna... Full story

The area around Sierra Vista Arizona is diverse: everything from pine forests to desert and riparian areas. It makes for a great little vacation, and there is plenty to do down there. Last month I... Full story

PHOENIX – Based on public input received this year, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has developed a first-draft revision of the hunt guidelines and wants to hear more about how this revision m... Full story

This week is the final stocking of the season until September, but we're making it a BIG one! Please enjoy a safe and fun summer with your families! Here's the load sheet for this week (a total of... Full story

Sixteen tons - of fish! You may have heard the old song by Tennessee Ernie Ford, "16 Tons." Well, by early April, that's how many catfish and sunfish will have made their way into Community Fishing... Full story

This is a gorgeous time of year to visit Saguaro National Park. There are two different parts to this park: the Tucson District west of Tucson, and the Rincon District which is just southeast of... Full story

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

Established by Congress in 1939, the 30,000 members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are Semper Paratus "Always Ready." Vessel safety checks, harbor patrols, safe-boating courses, search... Full story

Mark your calendars! The cats are coming/are back. Our first stocking of the season: Thursday, March 19. For delivery: Close to 15,000 pounds of hungry catfish into 21 core waters - Get your family,... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Department has made the 2015 fall hunt recommendations for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, buffalo, bear, mountain lion, and predators and furbearers available for... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Department recently suspended the wildlife rehabilitation license and denied the wildlife holding license of Forever Wild and owner Darlene Braastad of Tucson due to... Full story

Have you ever wanted to bring your family camping but weren't sure where to start? The Arizona Family Campout Program is a one-weekend adventure designed for families who have little-or-no experience... Full story

On the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Grand Canyon Enlargement Act, four outdoor recreation and conservation groups presented 78-year-old Jeff Ingram of Tucson, Ariz., with a lifetime... Full story

(Phoenix, AZ - February 18, 2015) - Join us for the annual historic re-enactment of an Arizona Civil War skirmish, Battle of Picacho Pass, and the New Mexico battles of Glorieta and Val Verde at... Full story

Events Scheduled throughout Arizona In March (Phoenix, AZ - February 19, 2015) - For the entire month of March 2015, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)/Arizona State Parks (ASP) is... Full story

Tip Of The Week At Silver Creek, Cinda Howard of Fly Fish Arizona said fishing is good but has been getting tougher. Flies of choice have been bunny leeches in tan or black, Glo Bugs, San Juan worms... Full story

If you have a sense of curiosity about those twinkling lights in the night sky, come to Catalina State Park for the next Star Party. As news evolves everyday from the many probes into our universe,... Full story

Oracle State Park, Center for Environmental Education, is open on weekends in 2015 and will present events throughout the winter including a Stargazing Event to celebrate the Park recognition as a... 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

Celebrating 27 years of cheers, the Arizona Renaissance Festival opens every weekend on Saturday and Sunday, from Feb. 7 through March 29, 2015 and Presidents' Day, Mon., Feb. 16, 2015. Ye Olde Faire... Full story