PHOENIX — The chair of the state Game and Fish Commission says it extends what hunters call “fair chase.” Read more
Like all grandparents, I love my grandkids, am proud of them, and thrilled to see them succeed. Besides all of their … Read more
I have always felt that buying a fishing license is a great investment in the coming year’s fishing. The Arizona Game… Read more
One of my favorite places to fish at this time of year is the Upper East Verde River. What’s odd about that statement… Read more
“I see you are doing your lizard impression,” teased my friend Mark. Read more
Local fishing groups have been keeping busy. Read more
It seems odd that we anglers get excited about trying to outsmart fish that have a fraction of our brain capacity; bu… Read more
With the colder weather and the cooler water temperatures that the fall brings, I head up to Woods Canyon and Willow … Read more
A special delivery arrived at Green Valley Park lakes last week. Read more
Coming from a large family, I found myself in a rare place for my birthday in September. Read more
Terry Diehl finished first with 8.17 pounds of fish in the Let’s Talk Fishin’ Trout Tournament at Roosevelt Lake on Oct. 2. Read more
I love the convenience of fishing at the lakes at Green Valley Park. It is such a pleasure having three beautiful lak… Read more
Here we are at the start of October and I am thinking about big rainbow trout in Silver Creek, which is located just … Read more
On Oct. 1, Silver Creek switches to its catch-and-release season regulations until March 31. During this time, only a… Read more
Shortly after moving to Payson, while fishing at Green Valley Lake, a guy with a Payson Flycasters Club hat and a Tro… Read more
One of my favorite aspects of stream fishing is predicting where I will find a trout that is interested in taking my … Read more
This has been a strange year for weather, and the impact that it has had on streams in Rim Country. While some stream… Read more
It started with an unproductive fishing excursion to Upper Tonto Creek. Read more
I have certainly benefited from advice from other anglers. My dad got me started fishing when I was about 5 years old… Read more
While fishing is a popular pastime in Rim Country, consider fishing for another aquatic species the next time you are out. Read more
As a 10-year-old, I had my first opportunity to cast a fly rod. It continues to be how I fish, close to 99% of the ti… Read more
With the return of intermittent monsoon storms, the national forests have reopened. Read more
As part of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission’s goal to increase online services for customers, the commission prop… Read more
With forest closures all around us, fishing opportunities are pretty much limited to the Green Valley Lakes here in t… Read more
Arizona Game and Fish Commissioner James Goughnour of Payson will become the Commission Vice Chairman from July 1, 20… Read more
An overflow crowd of Rim Country residents each took their two minutes at the microphone during the Arizona Game and … Read more
The deadline to apply for Arizona Game and Fish Department 2021 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for … Read more
While COVID-19 did not keep me from fishing, it did prevent Julia Randall Elementary and Rim Country Middle School ki… Read more
My fish catching streak with my younger set of grandkids is now broken. Addi, 6, and Camden, 3, have always caught fi… Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) Tuesday made available fo… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2021 hunt permit-tags issued through the d… Read more
“The lack of snowmelt and the prospect of little rain this summer could very well result in early forest closures and… Read more
Payson pro angler Clifford Pirch caught the big fish of the tournament when he snagged a 9-pound 13-ounce bass in the… Read more
Shoveling snow after a big storm is a lot of work, but I am always happy to do it because I know big snows are critic… Read more
Fishing, like the weather, is heating up at Green Valley Park. Rainbow trout stockings will continue through the end … Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) works hard to provide fun and unique fishing opportunities for anglers. … Read more
While I fish all year, I really look forward to the first trout stockings of the year in Rim Country streams and lake… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is seeking public comment on an alternative proposal to amend rules regarding th… Read more
Ever since I was a kid, March has always been a month of great anticipation for me of that first stream trout stockin… Read more
I love stream improvements. Some are quite simple in design, while others require a great deal of work to install. Th… Read more
Have you ever fished Lees Ferry? This might be the time to go. Read more
As an angler, I am always happy to see winter snowstorms. Yes, I have been known to be out in heavy snows happily cas… Read more
One advantage of fly-fishing is that my line tangles are just a fraction of what I used to get with a spin-cast or sp… Read more
Have you bought your fishing license? Years ago, I decided that Jan. 1 would be the day that I renew my fishing licen… Read more
Craig Swartwood pulled the trigger. Read more
Silver Creek, outside of Show Low, is a spring-fed creek that maintains a consistent water temperature all year. It i… Read more
I like to catch fish when I go fishing. You probably do too. Most times I am successful, but there are days that I do… Read more
Fly-fishing can seem complicated. There are those long, graceful casts that look really challenging to pull off. Ther… Read more
The Mogollon Sporting Association may not get enough credit for its role helping Rim Country wildlife, youth and the … Read more
My wife Martha is the undisputed craftsperson in our family. She makes beautiful tile table tops, realistic tile wall… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Commission held a meeting at Payson’s Quality Inn on Friday, Dec. 4. Read more
