Western Outdoor Times - Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!

Daniel Elias found out about the Free Rig in early 2019 from Japanese bass fishermen on Instagram, in posts that weren't even in English. The rig is fairly simple – you use a cylindrical drop shot wei... Full story

We salute spring in the Southwest, one of the best times of the year to get out and enjoy the wildflowers, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, bird watching, etc. The "venue menu" is endless -... Full story

Mark Kile was the guy to watch at any local tournament a few years back. We were lucky enough to go out with him several times at his home lake, Roosevelt, and he just flat knows how to catch them.... Full story

The legend is that an angler eating lunch on the lake accidently dropped a spoon overboard. As he watched the silver spoon drift downward, sun glinting off the handle and bowl, he saw a fish dart out... Full story

The Eleventh Hour of The Eleventh Day of The Eleventh Month: At this time, we give thanks to our veterans, past and present. There are many events recognizing these special Americans and honoring... Full story

Years go by and fishermen change, but the bass sure don't. We went fishing at Roosevelt one November many years ago with an AllStar Bass angler named Dave Prothe, and he schooled us on spinnerbaits... Full story

Bass Pro Brett Hite has won over $1.6 million fishing tournaments. We got to go out with him on Bartlett a couple of years ago, and he gave us some great fall fishing tips. He's a cool guy. Keep It... Full story

In Memory We express our sincere sympathy to the families and friends of three good friends: the Rev. Dr. Cecil Corbett, Nez Perce, past president of Cook College in Tempe; Henri Hurrier, past... Full story

The Arizona Deer Association (ADA) has undertaken efforts to educate the deer/elk hunting populations in Arizona in recognizing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) changes in mule, whitetail deer and elk...

There Are Beautiful Drives Near Alpine And Springerville If you're looking to get out of the heat and see some gorgeous country where it's cool and green, I've got the perfect road trip for you. If... Full story

The deadline to submit nominations is May 12. The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation is soliciting nominations for this year's candidates for induction into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. The... Full story

During these times of heightened worry and isolation, we at Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times wish you good health, safety, hope, and peaceful spirits. All of you who love the... Full story

Spring is bursting with great events for outdoors enthusiasts. Whether you are a kid or a senior, as long as you enjoy outdoor activities, there is something wonderful ahead for you. The International... Full story

There are two big outdoor events in Arizona this month, plus two fantastic new holsters I wanted to tell you about. Also, dove seasons, quail season, and waterfowl seasons may all be over, but that... Full story

Welcome to 2020! It's hard to believe it has been 20 years since the century change. My, how time flies! As we begin another new year, outdoor folk can fill their 2020 calendars with many exciting... Full story

You already know our "cover girl", Margie Anderson (and thanks, John Anderson, for this great photo). She is the ultimate outdoors woman and an expert on fishing, hunting/shooting, hiking, wildlife... Full story

As we move forward into 2019, we wish you one of the best years ever — filled with prosperity, good health, much happiness, and, of course, memorable times in our wonderful outdoors. We look f... Full story

Leaving California, by Hal Bray, Special to California Political News and Views.... My wife and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. But like 46% of Bay area residents in a June 2018 Bay Area... Full story

First, we thank Mike Ferring of the Arizona Yacht Club for the cover and other photos, plus his coverage of the AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup. It is always a well-deserved source of pride... Full story

Going Up the Mast" is just one workshop at the Sailing Convention for Women. The Sailing Convention for Women, presented by Gail Hine, will be held on Sat., Feb. 2, 2019 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht... Full story

We thank Rory Aikens, formerly with the Arizona Game & Fish Department as their fishing "go-to-guy", for the beautiful photo he has provided. It's of Big Lake in Arizona (at an elevation of 9,000 feet... Full story

In September 2005, our Publisher Jim Allen and Editor Carol Allen delivered the first copies of issue number one of Arizona Boating & Watersports. Jim drove the papers - in an old 1973 Dodge Balboa... Full story

We have officially marked our 10th anniversary and we can't believe how much Lost Our Home has grown in the last decade. We've come a long way from our humble beginnings working out of our Founder... Full story

Grand Canyon, AZ- Recent monsoonal activity in the region resulted in an several new lightning ignited fires on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park over the past several days. Grand canyon... Full story

GOOD OLD RV's Rustic Retreat. If you like Old RV's and haven't visited Good Old RV's yet you are in for a pleasant surprise. This is only one of their great events and opportunities. Event Details... Full story