Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Page, AZ – National Park Service Rangers are searching for two missing persons in two separate incidences that occurred over the last several days. A swimmer was reported missing in Gunsight Bay on Friday, September 21 at approximately 11:00 am. The 35 year-old male from Salt Lake City jumped off a wakeboat and was swimming to the houseboat when he began to call for help. Members of the group attempted to assist, but were unable to find him after he slipped beneath the surface. On Monday, S... Full story
While the majority of boaters in colder parts of the country have winterized their boats or put them into storage until spring, many still rely on their vessels for hunting, fishing or necessary transportation in cold weather, substantially increasing their risk of a deadly accident. Extra caution and preparation should be taken before heading out on the water in winter. And, although Arizona winters are mild in some parts of the state, they can be very cold in other parts. The U.S Coast Guard... Full story
A snowy egret with enormous white wings outspread, balances precariously on a tiny yellow branch. The image, captured by Bryan Keil of Scottsdale, Ariz., is the grand prize winner in this year’s wildlife photo contest. The contest, sponsored by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, attracted more than 400 entries from across Arizona and beyond. Winning images have been published in a full-size 2013 wildlife calendar in the November–December issue of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine. The oth... Full story
As always, we are planning a multitude of activities for the holidays at State Parks. "First Day" hikes on January 1, 2013 are always popular and you can start booking them now so you can be out walking on New Year's Day. We know taking your family for a holiday excursion can be daunting when you add up all the costs for meals and hotels. But did you ever think it was odd you were traveling somewhere else when your family from cold states always wants to come to warm Arizona for the holidays?... Full story
In 2009 LakeRacer took us back to the early days of Arizona Hot Boats and the Fall Heatwave series poker runs by hosting the Monster Bash Poker Run. It was back to a little smaller and easier going event with a fun theme and costumes encouraged. In 2010 we again held this late season event and added a Friday Morning Shootout, and 2011 was again a favorite of our long-time participants and bigger than ever! So here we go again!! Welcome to the 2012 Monster Bash Poker Run on Nov. 1-3. Once again,... Full story
The Ladies’ Day@the Lake is a day-long, sailing summit for women sponsored by Lake Pleasant Sailing Club (LPSC). It is designed to introduce women to and/or enhance their skills in recreational boating through both land-based seminars and on-the-water workshops. This third LPSC ladies’ summit is scheduled on Nov. 10 at Lake Pleasant. There will be something for every skill level. Instructors include Mike and Mary Ellen Ferring, Fran Weber (winner of the 2012 SCWSA Peggy Slater Award), Nancy Erl... Full story
Bartlett Lake Jet Skis offers the largest personal watercraft rental fleet in the area. Just like our boat fleet, you can be assured that all our units are professionally maintained to ensure reliability and performance. And we’re the only rental operation that offers current, state-of-the-art four-stroke performance models up to 1500 cc’s and 160 hp. Whatever your speed or need, we’ve got you covered. All units are launched directly from our large private docks and you will be on the open water in a matter of seconds! For your other beach... Full story
Is your state getting too cold to ride? Well, here in Arizona, we ride all year round! AZ WakeGirls is an organization in Arizona that produces ride days at least one day a week at Bartlett Lake. We have an initial fee of $75 per year that includes a swag pack, and then each time out to ride all day is $35. All skill levels are welcome and we enjoy having new riders out with us! Our club promotes women's wakeboarding and brings together the women's wakeboard community in Arizona. We have many... Full story
GOT SPEED? -- Yes! The world's fastest boats and most daring drivers take to the waters of Firebird Lake for the final event in the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing season. Speeds will approach nearly 250mph as Top Fuel Hydros, Top Alcohol Hydros, Pro Modified, Pro Gas Flats and more battle it out during this critical end-of-season showdown, Nov. 2-4.... Full story
Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a recognized mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of off-roading, RVing, and boating is about to add another accolade to its resume with the announcement of the first-ever "Sand and Water Expo" coming to Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 special-event venue, Oct. 27-28. "We couldn't be more pleased to have the opportunity to bring this level of event to Lake Havasu City," commented Bob Brown, president of Media Direction, the producer of the exceptionally successful 2012 Lake... Full story
After more than 22 years and 1,200-plus weeks of producing the weekly fishing report, this is my last one. I am retiring. I am truly blessed for having had such a superb readership. And such an interactive one. I truly appreciated all the e-mails and phone calls with tips and questions. It was also gratifying to meet so many of you on the lakes, at events, or in some cases, even places like the local super market. Being just an old small-town newspaper editor, I have always looked at all of you... Full story
Fishing out of Wahweap is hot and cold. Fishing is super hot for the first hour of light in the morning. Toss a small profile surface lure like a Sammy or Sugoi splash toward the shoreline for fast action from smallmouth bass and juvenile striped bass. On one morning recently, one of the hottest spots was the Stateline ramp cove. A shad school moved under the courtesy dock at first light and was quickly surrounded by bass and stripers. Lures landing on the outer perimeter of the shad school... Full story
All lakes were stocked again with channel catfish the week of Oct. 1-6. Fishing for catfish is good to excellent now that the fall stockings have resumed. Mornings and evenings are the best times as catfish prefer to feed under dim or dark conditions. While the majority of stocked catfish are caught in the first five days of stocking, anglers are still catching cats one to two weeks later at a slower rate. Top baits for catfish have been stink baits, shrimp and worms fished on the bottom in the... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is awarding grant funding to 14 local sportsmen’s groups to support 22 projects geared toward increasing hunter and angler recruitment and retention. The Local Sportsmen’s Group Grant Program was started in 2007 to provide financial assistance to local sportsmen’s organizations in supporting wildlife conservation. The program awards grant funds to eligible projects through a competitive application process each year. Focus On Recruitment, Retention The focus of projects eligible to receive grant funds is det... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking for assistance from deer and elk hunters in monitoring efforts for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Hunters can provide assistance by allowing Game and Fish personnel or a cooperating taxidermist or game-meat processor to collect a tissue sample from their harvested deer or elk. CWD is a neurodegenerative wildlife disease that is fatal to cervids, which include deer, elk and moose. Clinical signs include loss of body weight or emaciation, excessive... Full story
A boater is quite right about only needing a flashlight or lantern for a (non-mechanized) boat less than 7 meters (23 feet). However, if the boat has machinery (a motor — even a trolling motor) on board, according to A.R.S. Title Five, which is what “Officer Friendly” out at the lake in Arizona enforces, you'll need running lights if you're out between sunset and sunrise, or operating in restricted (rain, dust or the like) visibility: 5-333. Classification of watercraft; lights A. Water...
Even some places in the Southwest may have ice and cold temps, beginning soon. If you are in one of those locations, as you patiently wait for the ice to thaw or the weather to warm up so you can finally get your boat back on the water again, here’s an idea. Why not use the down time productively and take a boating safety class conducted by your local Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla? Also, Arizona Game & Fish Department, the Phoenix Power Squadron, and the Lake Pleasant Sailing Club all offer classes that are referenced each month on page t... Full story
Oct. 19, 2012 PHOENIX - The Arizona Game and Fish Department will host a series of public meetings statewide in November to discuss proposed legislation to allow the Arizona Game and Fish Commission to establish hunting and fishing license structure directly through a streamlined, customer-focused process. The proposal would provide the commission more flexibility to change the license structure and license products to be responsive to customer needs and changing conditions. “Potential benefits... Full story
The IJSBA World Finals is the world's premier event for all things personal watercraft. Now in the 31st consecutive year of operation, the IJSBA World Finals continues to be the unrivaled showcase of the human spirit in forms of engineering, athletic achievement, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. For some great competition and spectator viewing, come to Lake Havasu City’s Crazyhorse Campgrounds and Resort Sept. 29-Oct. 7 The World Finals is centered around the sports of Closed Course Racing and F... Full story
Even though each night is two minutes longer, the nighttime temperatures still remain in the upper 70s and 80s, so our larger desert impoundments are experiencing a slow cool down this season so far. However, in the high country the nights are into the 50s or cooler, so the transition to fall conditions will be more pronounced and the fish should be getting increasingly active. Transition Time This is really a transition time of year from summer to autumn conditions. As the water cools, the... Full story
Bartlett Lake Jet Skis offers the largest personal watercraft rental fleet in the area. Just like our boat fleet, you can be assured that all our units are professionally maintained to ensure reliability and performance. And we’re the only rental operation that offers current, state-of-the-art four-stroke performance models up to 1500 cc’s and 160 hp. Whatever your speed or need, we’ve got you covered. All units are launched directly from our large private docks and you will be on the open... Full story
To a lake near you! Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a recognized mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of off-roading, RVing, and boating is about to add another accolade to its resume with the announcement of the first-ever "Sand and Water Expo" coming to Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 special-event venue, Oct. 27-28.... Full story
Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a recognized mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of off-roading, RVing, and boating is about to add another accolade to its resume with the announcement of the first-ever "Sand and Water Expo" coming to Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 special-event venue, Oct. 27-28. "We couldn't be more pleased to have the opportunity to bring this level of event to Lake Havasu City," commented Bob Brown, president of Media Direction, the producer of the exceptionally successful 2012 Lake... Full story
Come To The Clinic; Come To The Party First and foremost, thank you to Tom Errickson from the Sailboat Shop, for all his support in helping us promote AYC's Catalina 22 Fleet. Allow me to introduce myself: Christina Campo, the "Official Executive Concierge" to Steve Campo, our new AYC Catalina 22 Fleet captain. I'm very excited to take on this role in that I think of myself as the new social director of our fleet, and I love being social. The legendary stories of AYC's C22 fleet and the fun... Full story
In 2009 LakeRacer took us back to the early days of Arizona Hot Boats and the Fall Heatwave series poker runs by hosting the Monster Bash Poker Run. It was back to a little smaller and easier going event with a fun theme and costumes encouraged. In 2010 we again held this late season event and added a Friday Morning Shootout, and 2011 was again a favorite of our long-time participants and bigger than ever! So here we go again!! Welcome to the 2012 Monster Bash Poker Run on Nov. 1-3. Once again,... Full story
