One advantage of living in Payson is that from October through May residents can catch trout within a few minutes dri… Read more
The West Coast has caught fire. Read more
Arizona High School and Junior High Rodeo Association season opener Read more
The garish orange strike indicator drifts between the undercut bank of the East Verde River and the mostly submerged rock. Read more
Some hunting units within the Tonto National Forest may be closed after an unusually active wildfire season in centra… Read more
Many of Payson’s groundwater wells have risen by 60 feet after two seasons of recharge from the C.C. Cragin Reservoir. Read more
It’s that time for the camo-clad archery hunters to try to outsmart a wily whitetail or a high antlered mule deer buc… Read more
Many times when I go fishing, I just stop and watch the surrounding wildlife. While fishing along Tonto Creek and the… Read more
Summer is winding down and many outdoorsmen are picking up their bows and shotguns for some early hunts throughout th… Read more
A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration’s sweeping reinterpretation of the migratory bird treaty. Read more
As we approach the Labor Day long weekend many of the high country trout waters will receive their final visits of th… Read more
It’s that time of the year again when bull elk shed the velvet that has been nourishing their antler growth for the l… 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
How is it possible to cast a nearly weightless fly 40 feet or more? Fly-fishing differs from spin-cast, spinning, or … Read more
The long, expensive effort to return Mexican gray wolves to the wild continues its stutter step — forward and back, f… Read more
Ah. The good old days. Read more
Now that we have gotten some rain, Tonto National Forest has reopened. This is still a dangerous time of the year for… Read more
With the monsoon officially here, fire officials have rescinded Stage 3 fire restrictions on the Tonto National Fores… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) recently announced it is seeking public input on proposed amendments to … Read more
A breakthrough agreement allows free forest thinning projects to proceed without fear of a lawsuit on behalf of the e… Read more
Congress last week approved a bill that will provide nearly $1 billion annually to maintain national parks and buy ad… Read more
Look to the left. Look to the right. They’re everywhere! Read more
Payson resident Jim Strogen received the 2020 Outstanding Citizen Wildlife Contributor of the Year Award from the Wes… Read more
When I talk about hooks and hook size with new fly fishers, I show them a large hook my uncle used for sharks. It imp… Read more
Organizers of the Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race (FOTR) announced on July 13 they’ve canceled this year’s event i… Read more
Everyone has said it at least once, 2020 has been rough. COVID-19, fire danger, forest closures and a tough economy, … Read more
The recent attacks on humans by a bison and a bear in other states should serve as a warning to all of us in Rim Coun… Read more
With Tonto National Forest closed, and access to streams below the Mogollon Rim off limits, I have been spending a lo… Read more
Fly fishers use the phrase “match the hatch” to describe our efforts to select a fly that is the same color, shape, a… Read more
With the current closure of the Tonto National Forest, the streams under the Rim are closed to entry on the public fo… Read more
Some view my love for fish and fishing as excessive. To other fly fishers, it is normal. It is a recessive trait in m… Read more
Somebody said fishing was fun and a great way to enjoy the outdoors, so you took their advice. Read more
Where are the fish biting, and what kind of bait should I be using? Read more
Jeremy and Kristy Ulmer recently celebrated 10 years in business. Read more
As we look for ways to get outside with our families, fishing is often one of the first activities that comes to mind… Read more
Payson professional angler Clifford Pirch is thrilled to be back on the Bassmaster Elite Series after it was postpone… Read more
With the reintroduction of the Gila trout to the East Verde River, recreational anglers who visit the area can catch … Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed designating most of the clear, year-round streams in Rim Country and … Read more
Let’s Talk Fishin’ held its season championship tournament on Roosevelt Lake on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Read more
The last ponderosa towered over the plaza of Pueblo Bonito, marking a lost forest and a lost world in the last genera… Read more
The last three months have brought a drastic change to Arizona and the country with the COVID-19 virus impact on soci… Read more
When visiting the great outdoors in the spring and early summer, even if you are only venturing as far as your own ba… Read more
Give me log jams, exposed roots, sweeping vines, and overhanging branches on a creek, and I am a happy guy. Tangled b… Read more
The Memorial Day holiday weekend ushers in summer as thousands of visitors spend time in the Rim County camping, fish… Read more
I love fishing with my grandkids any chance that I can. With social distancing restrictions, it has been a long time … Read more
Arizona’s already hot and dry. Read more
