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I used to dread the fall. Growing up in Southern California, all it promised was a return to school, less sunlight an… Read more
Having a trout fishing destination within 10 minutes of home is one advantage of living in Payson. Assuming the water… Read more
I’ve got the feeders full. Read more
You know that fall is in the air when the bull elk sound off in the Rim Country. The sound of bugling is also a sign … Read more
Gorgeous canyon vistas, a beautiful river, and a lot of trout. Lees Ferry is one of the prettiest places to fish. Alt… Read more
September is the transition month where you put the fishing equipment in the corner and pull the hunting equipment ou… Read more
Trevor Nelson, the Canyon Creek Hatchery manager, lifted a cover off the indoor raceway filled with thousands of youn… Read more
Hoping to promote responsible off-road use, a volunteer group is installing information kiosks with trail information… Read more
Labor Day weekend is the last major migration to the Rim Country by thousands of Valley residents. Read more
The Verde River embraced my inflatable kayak, gentle as a mother. The leafy arms of the cottonwoods shaded me as I pa… Read more
The USDA Forest Service, Tonto National Forest will increase campground fees beginning Oct. 1. Read more
We all know to call 911 if there is an emergency. There is another emergency number that I’d suggest adding to your p… Read more
I did my fair share of bobber fishing as a kid, but I often found myself really bored in the boat, or ready to wander… Read more
Along the Mogollon Rim with its many drainages, some of the best berry patches exist for those who enjoy picking wild… Read more
Out & About
The brook’s a babbling — burbling even. I’m scouting the hole, planning my attack. Read more
The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) honored conservation professionals from several western… Read more
I’ve been fishing a long time. One of the continuing joys of fishing for me is remembering events from my childhood o… Read more
Luna and I stood on the deck surveying the backyard and I glanced at the thermometer hanging in the shade — 100 degrees. Read more
Aren’t all rods and reels just about the same when it comes to catching a trout or bass? We know the answer to that, … Read more
Small creeks are where I learned how to consistently catch trout with a fly as a kid back in Pennsylvania. Read more
For most, the Pine Creek Trail is a short, beautiful and albeit not very difficult hike at the Tonto Natural Bridge S… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating the recent death of an elk in the gated community of Chaparral Pines. Read more
Late spring and early summer in the Rim Country means that the cow elk that were bred during the rut are now having c… Read more
Late spring and early summer in the Rim Country means that the cow elk that were bred during the rut are now having calves. Read more
Dog ownership
Loki cocked his hairy head and fixed me with his deep brown eyes. Read more
My 4-year-old granddaughter has never been skunked while fishing. That is a lot of pressure on her fishing guide! I w… Read more
Every fishing season there are a number of streams and lakes I try to visit at least once because of fond memories of… Read more
The Coconino National Forest is seeking public input on proposed fee implementation at the Clints Well and Kehl Sprin… Read more
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My heart pounded, my forearms burned and my legs trembled: Clearly, this was the stupidest thing I had ever done for fun. Read more
I really didn’t intend to do any fishing! Instead, I needed to check out spots to take my 4-year-old granddaughter to… Read more
There’s a new interactive Fish & Boat AZ map online for anglers, boaters or paddlers at fishandboataz.azgfd.com. Read more
Summer is here and temperatures are heating up, which dictates thousands of visitors coming to the high country. Moun… Read more
A bird often described as “so ugly, it’s beautiful,” traces its roots back as far as 10,000 years to the Pleistocene epoch. Read more
A litter of seven orphaned young coyotes huddled in the corner of a kennel at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center … Read more
Let’s go fishing” is a common utterance by someone who enjoys the challenge of getting a fish to strike and the thril… Read more
I know the calendar says its early summer, but you can start preparing now for your fall big game hunts. Read more
Jeremy Ulmer has enjoyed so much success hunting in Arizona, that he’s expanding his horizons. Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department euthanized a 3-year-old female bear at Camp Geronimo Wednesday. Read more
I’ve written often about watching my older grandsons as they move along the continuum of depending on me for their fi… Read more
Let’s Talk Fishin’ held a two-day fishing tournament at Roosevelt Lake on May 18-19. Read more
I love fish and fishing. I like trying to figure out how I can improve my fishing success based on what I learn about… Read more
A love for education and conservation have shaped Jim Strogen’s life. Read more
Duane Merrill heard tales of brown trout living in Tonto Creek. Read more
Trout stocking on the local streams has been going on since the first week of April on the more popular waters of Ton… Read more
Rim Country residents and visitors can learn how a massive effort by multiple groups has helped restore the Verde Riv… Read more
Rim Country residents can speak with Arizona Game & Fish Department Commissioners during their meeting at Quality… Read more
The Tonto National Forest, in coordination with the Coconino National Forest, will implement a temporary closure of F… Read more
The Mogollon Sporting Association held its 27th annual banquet earlier this month at the Mazatzal Casino. Once again,… Read more
Kids gleefully handled live snakes and lizards, sharpened their archery skills, learned to tie flies, identify skulls… Read more
