On The Cover April 2024

With the warmer temperatures and change of seasons, "a young man's (and woman's) fancy turns to thoughts [of fishing]". Throughout the Southwest the focus is on both fresh and salt water fishing. If you are in Arizona's high country, it's time for trout stockings; if you are in San Diego, the annual Day at the Docks celebrates the start of salt-water fishing. Whatever your preference, we wish you tight lines.

And when you are on the water, salt or fresh, remember to think safety first. Our boating co-editor Ed Huntsman reminds us to take a boating-safety course and to always wear a life jacket (no exceptions!). None of us wants to become a "statistic" because of ignoring the rules or the available training by experts.

So, spring ahead into the beginning of the boating and fishing season. May it be a wonderful time of year for you, your family, and friends.

PORTS

BOATING - Rule number 1 is safety.

DOWNSTREAM - Adventure Vans, Performance Boats, Raptors, UTV Fest, Tour de Scottsdale, Verde Valley Birding, Veterans Car Show And More

LAND CRUISING - The Kolbs still welcome visitors.

TACKLE & TARGET - It's a good day -- at the docks.

WESTERN WILDLIFE - Mexican wolf population increases.

Don't Miss These

Save The Date. - Day at the Docks signals start of saltwater fishing.

The Bass Are Waiting In Havasu. - New Horizons Pro Am Bass Tournament set for April.

Time For Trout - Stockings soon in Mogollon Rim

Important Dates

Passover Begins At Sunset: April 22

Earth Day: April 22

Mother's Day: May 12