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Cooler Temps And Fall Events Ahead ON THE COVER

Photo by Bob Brown, Media Direction Hop On Board By Carol L. Allen

Finally cool weather is ahead and along with that are some great autumn events. Now is the transition time to fall and winter outdoor activities, including all that is available on local deserts, mountains, rivers and lakes. And, for women especially, the how to get the most out of the myriad of outdoor activities in the Southwest, is what “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” is all about. It’s coming up soon — Fri- day, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 6-8 — at Sand-Water-RV Expo Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. Sponsored by the Arizona Wildlife Fed- Outdoor Recreation, Motorsports Take Center Stage eration in partnership with the Arizona Game & Fish Department, this is a won- derful learning opportunity supplement- Annual attraction set ed by fun and entertainment. to kick-off fall outdoor COVER, continued on page 14 recreation season, Nov. 16-17 at Lake Havasu. PORTS With cooler Arizona temperatures on the way in a couple of months, recreation 2 enthusiasts begin the seasonal transition DOWNSTREAM to fall and winter outdoor activities like Cruise through some of the camping, fishing, travel and off-roading. upcoming events in the Southwest. This means Southwest residents and va- cationing visitors alike are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to enjoy everything that local deserts, mountains, rivers 4 and lakes have to offer. BOATING Renewing your registration EXPO, continued on page 17 is now mobile friendly. 8 TACKLE & TARGET Country Music Will Rock This month’s Arizona angling pro is Jerry Weston. At Lake Pleasant Pleasant Harbor, The City of corn hole. The event runs from 2 Peoria, and Dillon’s Restaurant p.m-11 p.m., with gates opening will host the 1st Annual Peoria at 12 p.m. The event site features Country Music Fest on Saturday, panoramic views of Lake Pleas- Oct. 19, featuring live country ant and easy access to a variety of music from four popular coun- lakeside water sport activities. try bands,as well as food trucks, Advanced online tickets are a beer garden serving a variety $15.00 per person and $5.00 for of “adult beverages,” as well as children, 12 and under. Tick- Learn How a fan experience, including live bull riding, a cigar lounge and Rob West MUSIC FEST, on page 19 To Become 10 LAND CRUISING An ‘Outdoors Escape the heat with a cool day trip. Woman’ Register now for the “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” (BOW) workshop on Sept. 6-8 at Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. The program introduces women to outdoors skills in an enjoyable, non-threaten- ing environment with expert instructors. Classes include horsemanship, rappel- 15 ling, wilderness medicine, birding, hik- WESTERN WILDLIFE ing, archery, fly and warm-water fishing, AZGFD and partners paddling a kayak, and shotgun/rifle/pistol assist thirsty wildlife. OUTDOOR, continued on page 19 PORT DOWNSTREAM

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Publisher...... Jim Allen Editor...... Carol L. Allen Production...... Angela Ogden September 2019 Events Calendar Outdoors Editor...... Margie Anderson September 2019 Events Calendar Shooting Sports Editor...... John Anderson Distribution...... Steve Bazzar BEYOND ARIZONA Sierra Vista Center. Festivities include live music 5 — Patterson Observatory Public and cultural dance performances, Contributors Night - weather permitting, the calligraphy art exhibition, vortex tour, FUR AND FEATHER ANIMAL public is invited to observe the night and Wellness classes (Sound Healing, Arizona Game and John Kolezar ASSISTANCE, INC.: Ongoing — A skies through the 20-inch Patterson Detox, Qi-Gong, Qi-Energy Calligraphy), permanent residential facility for dogs Fish Department Kelsee Haws telescope and with other instruments, children’s crafts, and face painting. and cats designed for comfort, well you might see craters of the crescent The highlight of the evening is an ASU Bass Team Kip Pollay being, and CARE for LIFE. Where Every moon, gas giant planets, Uranus, opportunity to light and float a lantern, Lisa Brookes-Haws “One” Deserves a Chance, PO Box Arizona State Parks Neptune, double stars, star clusters, filled with your intentions for joy, peace 555 Pie Town, NM 87827, e-mail to AWA, AYC, BASS Lost Our Home nebula, planetary nebula and distant and prosperity. 2-9 pm. 928-20-3391 furandfeatheranimalassistance@gmail. LPSC galaxies. Free. 7 pm. 520-417-6960 or or https://sedonamagoretreat.org/ Becky Thompson com https://www.hacastronomy.org/ lantern-festival Mary Syrett Bill Roecker BoatU.S. M.D.R. Proctor BOATING Prescott Pine-Strawberry Margie Allen 6-8 — Becoming an Outdoors Woman 14 — Annual Fire on the Rim Mountain Bureau of Maxine Brookes LEARN TO SAIL: Current — If you know - Camp Friendly Pines. Offers adventure Bike Race - Test your skills on some Reclamation someone who would like to learn to and life skills, for women age 18 and of the sweetest technical singletrack Mike Brookes Chelle Brookes sail, turn them on to the Arizona Sailing older to learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, in the state, while supporting a great National Park Foundation’s Adult Beginning Sailing cook with Dutch ovens, photograph cause. Every penny earned by this Christi Brookes Service class. wildlife & a range of outdoor recreation charity event goes directly into trail Daryl Horsman skills, “hawk talks” and nature hikes. building and wildfire protection in the NAU Athletics Debbie Huntsman US SAILING/ RED CROSS ONLINE $275, includes meals, lodging and Pine Strawberry fuel break. Includes Patrick Horning TRAINING: Ongoing — To make it easier classes. 480-644-0077 or https:// kid’s race, beer garden, auction, live DJ Proctor Phoenix Power for prospective US SAILING-certified azwildlife.org/bow/ music, ride on ranch land opened just Don McDowell instructors to fulfill course requirements for this event, and kid’s kamp. www. Squadron Ed Huntsman for CPR and First Aid certification, US fireontherim.com/ Rory Aikin SAILING teams up with the American Fur and Feather Rose and Ron Red Cross to provide an online training Benson Gloria Bryson Pyszka Werner program. Participants can sign up by 28 — Sunset Hikes - Kartchner visiting www.ussailing.org/training Henri Hurrier SAPC Clarksdale s Caverns State Park. Hike through the and clicking on the Red Cross Online beautiful Whetstone Mountains as we Jack Innis 7 — Raptors on the Superstition Search Training button (towards the bottom of journey along this trail that climbs the Rails with Liberty Jackson Bridges & Rescue the page). limestone hill north of the cave and Wildlife - Verde Jane Lemon Mott descends into the wash that follows Tom Nunez Canyon Railroad. As breathtaking as the fault between the Whetstone Block Janet Bosley an eagle is in flight, a face-to-face Tonto National and the San Pedro Block. A short spur encounter with a raptor is an equally Jay Williams Forrest trail at the upper portion of the Foothills astounding event. Our friends from Loop Trail leads to a scenic mountain Jerry Tate USA Water Ski Scottsdale’s Liberty Wildlife share viewpoint. All hikes meet at the group John Campbell Wayne Gustaveson the majesty of a rescued bald eagle ramada. $7/vehicle entry includes up to with visitors at the depot and on the four adults. This 2.4-mile hike is rated as train on select days throughout the moderate, and participants should wear contact us year. Everyone has the opportunity for appropriate footwear, and bring a personal interaction. 12:30 pm. https:// flashlight and plenty of water. 5 pm. verdecanyonrr.com/ 7620 E. Mckellips Rd, Ste. 490 s Lake Havasu City https://azstateparks.com/kartchner/ Scottsdale, AZ 85257. 15 — Southwest Kayaks Fishing Open – events/kartchner-sunset-hikes Arizona: (480) 947-6219 Grand Canyon www.azbw.com Mesquite Bay Central. Experience kayak 7-15 — 11th Annual Grand Canyon www.westernoutdoortimes.com bass fishing in this new open fishing Celebration of Art – A unique Winslow 28 — Star Party: Homolovi State Park - tournament series! The tournament is opportunity to view and purchase high- Come out to Homolovi’s Visitor Center free to enter, and it is open to all ages quality Grand Canyon art. Features a MEMBERSHIPS Museum and Observatory for a night juried art competition and show; Plein and experience levels. The tournament under the stars! Free with cost of park Air artists painting on the rim; see works will launch at Mesquite Bay Central, entry. Dress warmly and bring your of some of the best master artists in about 50 yards from Mesquite Bay sense of wonder! Telescopes will be the nation as they seek to capture the North. A sign stating, “Hand launch area available. $7 day use fee per car with beauty of the timeless Grand Canyon up to 4 adults. 30 minutes after sunset. only,” will indicate the correct launch landscape on canvas. Free. www. 928-289-4106 or https://azstateparks. site. Put-in and take-out will launch grandcanyon.org/events/celebration- com/homolovi/events/star-party at Mesquite Bay Central. Participants of-art-2019/ will have the chance to win cash. AWARDS This event is free to participants and Sedona CLASSES/SEMINARS spectators. 928-680-9257 or https:// 13 — Full Moon Hike - August - Red 2008 & 2013 southwestkayaks.com/ Rock State Park. Led by a naturalist, AZGFD, CG AUXILIARY, PHOENIX AZGFC Media of this moonlit hike gives participants the POWER SQUADRON BOATING the Year rare opportunity to enjoy the sunset CLASSES: Ongoing (See page 3 of this Tempe and moon rise from an overlook and issue.) AZ YACHT CLUB MEETINGS: Second return by the light of the moon, while 2009 National Water Safety Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. — in also having the chance to learn about Congress Award of Merit the Caddy Shack at Rolling Hills Golf Sedona and the surrounding areas. COMMUNITY AND SEASONAL Course, 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe; www. Verde Valley and park history, as well 2016 AZGFC Writer Of The Year Clarksdale arizonayachtclub.org as archaeology, geology, botany, 14 — Summer Starlight Rides - Verde and riparian wildlife information, are THE FINE PRINT also possible topics offered by a Canyon Railroad. Monthly Starlight CAMPING/RVING/ knowledgeable guide. Pre-register.5:30 excursion on select Saturdays, pm. 928-282-6907 or https:// departing the depot during the cooler The entire contents of “Arizona Boating & Watersports” AZ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES azstateparks.com/red-rock/events/ temperatures of later afternoon and and “Western Outdoor Times” are copyrighted © 2019 traveling through the dramatic colors by Arizona Boating & Watersports, LLC. No part may full-moon-hike-red-rock-hiking-sedona be reproduced in any form without the express written CALENDAR OF OUTDOOR EVENTS: of sunset and into the moon glow of consent of the Publisher. All property rights to any Ongoing — www.azgfd.gov/ twilight. 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He custom Mobile Friendly built a trailer for our 23-foot powerboat Arizona boaters now can renew their and we couldn’t be happier with the ex- watercraft registration in the palm of their hands. The Arizona Game and Fish De- cellent construction. He also went out to partment has revamped its online water- our boat storage place for us at no charge Owsley. He started building trailers in Kokopelli Trailers builds the same craft registration system so that it is easy when we needed some help with one of 1999 for a company on the East Coast. high-quality trailers on the West Coast to use on a smart phone or tablet as well With a passion for building quality trail- that the boating community on the East the wheels. Uriah is the best!! You can’t as on a desktop computer. ers and a dream to own his own company go wrong if you need a boat trailer any- Coast has long been accustomed to. Their As was the case before, to access their where in the Valley.” one day, he moved to Phoenix, Ariz., in process and perfect location in the Valley watercraft records, boaters will need the Kokopelli Trailers is owned by Uriah 2010 and opened Kokopelli Trailers. of Phoenix have helped eliminate the high watercraft number and ONE of the fol- cost of shipping brand-new trailers from lowing: birth date of the first named own- coast-to-coast. er; OR the current renewal authorization And, Uriah Owsley is passionate number; OR a password (if they have es- about supporting the community. For the tablished one). Ivan Nelson Veterans Fishing Classic at To renew your watercraft registration, Bartlett Lake on August 25, he donated a visit https://watercraft.azgfd.com/. custom-built, bass-boat trailer to the orga- For general watercraft registration in- nizers of the event. It will be raffled off formation, visit www.azgfd.com/boating/ with the proceeds’ going to the winners of registration/. 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According studies show that ingested microplastics The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- to a study by the World Economic Forum, can seriously damage marine organisms. ment held multiple life-jacket-exchange at the current rate of pollution, there will One of the simplest ways to reduce plas- events at area lakes earlier this summer. be more plastics than fish, by weight, in tics aboard your boat is to fill up and carry In its 11th year, the Life Jacket Ex- the ocean by 2050. To help reverse this aboard (or stash in a cooler) an insulated change program allowed people with an boating safety education coordinator. “We trend, here are three tips from the non- container that can hold enough cold water old, worn-out life jacket to swap it for conduct these exchange events to ensure profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating for the day instead of buying individual a new one (while supplies lasted). Last Arizona’s boaters and paddlers have a life Safety and Clean Water to help boaters bottles. Invest in a set of non-breakable year, the department’s Boating Safety Ed- jacket that fits correctly and is in great reduce plastic waste and pollution while plates, cutlery, and food and drink con- ucation program exchanged 1,520 of the condition.” on the water. tainers to limit single-use plastics aboard. life-saving jackets. Before heading out on the water, it’s Pack for the boat trip: Microplastics These efforts won’t break the bank, don’t “Wearing a life jacket is the easiest important that boaters check to ensure are very small pieces of plastic, less than take a lot of extra effort, and can pay big thing someone can do to protect them- that their life jackets are in good condi- 5mm in size, that are the result of larger dividends for boaters and the environment selves against drowning, but it only tion and that theyº are the right size and plastic products partially decomposing in the long-term. works if they’re still in good operating fit for passengers. 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Top-Five Family Camping, Fishing Spots These Cool Sites Are Recommended As Summer Temps Continue Into Fall By Nick Walter our updated Fish & Boat AZ map. For AZGFD Are any your favorites?

Sun sweats, triple-digit fidgets, dog 5. Ashurst Lake days — they seem to make most outdoors Doug Avakian caught a three-pound lovers crave cool times in the high coun- rainbow trout from Ashurst Lake south- Woods Canyon Lake try. east of Flagstaff in June from a boat on Some of the best family camping a Kastmaster. At 7,113 feet in elevation, water quality (due to its max depth of 50 Kids Can Catch Sunfish and fishing options include waters with this 229-acre lake southeast of Flagstaff feet), appears to be near full, and as of Kids can catch sunfish off piers and stocked or self-sustaining fish, quality has good shoreline access, wide-open mid-July had no fire restrictions. Plus, we over rocky shoreline areas using No. 12 camping amenities, and striking scenery. water for boat anglers, and has had great added an additional 3,000 fish to the al- hooks and small pieces of worms. Cray- Those factors were used by AZGFD fish- summer fishing. Anglers have been catch- ready scheduled 2,000 catchable rainbow fish can be trapped here as well. The lake ing report editors and regional staff to de- ing trout on the lake using PowerBait and trout that were stocked. has self-sustaining populations of large- termine this list. lures.The fish are moving deeper as the mouth and smallmouth bass, sunfish, Be sure to check the latest fire restric- water warms. Try flies or lures to catch Bring Boats To Carry walleye, carp, catfish, black crappie and tions. the bigger trout. Bait anglers fishing There’s no public boat launch, so the black bullhead that are easy for kids to worms under a bobber have been catch- only option at this walk-in lake is to bring catch (try a simple worm on the bottom). Reserve Ahead ing some fish. “carryable” boats. There is only dispersed Fishing also is good for 12-inch stocked It’s a good idea to reserve a camp- camping in the nearby forest, but you rainbow trout — try fishing at least 10 ground in advance if possible, but if Good Shoreline Fishing don’t have to pay fees in order to camp. feet deep. you’re looking for a walk-in site, consider There is a boat ramp and 50 single-unit Be sure to be “Bear Aware” with bear ac- booking your spot before you start fish- campsites (25 at each of two campgrounds tivity rising statewide. 2. Big Lake ing. Finally, please remain vigilant with on both sides of the lake) with tables, fire Big Lake is known for big trout. It’s fire safety, and also be safe with sum- rings, cooking grills, plus drinking water 3. Fool Hollow Lake an Arizona summertime family staple. mer monsoon storms — get off the water and vault toilets. A seasonal store typical- Fool Hollow Lake State Park has Cutthroats have been biting on and off, when you hear lightning, watch out for ly operates out of a trailer from late spring some of the best camping amenities in the and there are plenty of rainbow trout flash flooding, and don’t forget to bring a to early September. Don’t forget your state. Don’t be fooled: this is an excel- along with lots of crayfish for kids if the few extra layers and a rain jacket to stay crayfish traps — the lake is full of “mud- lent fishery for getting the family into the trout are not biting. The best part may be comfortable in the mountain cold. bugs”. Ashurst Lake has good shoreline outdoors and onto sunfish and mudbugs the excellent and plentiful campground Okay, here is this year’s top-5 list of fishing options. (crayfish). Fool Hollow Lake State Park amenities. There are two subspecies of family camping and fishing spots. See the has excellent family fishing amenities cutthroat at Big Lake: Snake River fines- video and expanded information below 4. Bear Canyon Lake such as clean and spacious campgrounds, pot cutthroat, which are more commonly and at https://fishaz.azgfd.com/fishingwa- Bear Canyon Lake has great water picnic areas and fishing piers. The lake caught in Railroad Cove and prefer dry ters/top-5-family-camping-and-fishing- quality and has been stocked with extra nearly reached full pool and both boat spots-for-this-august/; also find them on rainbow trout. Bear Canyon has good ramps are in good condition. camping, continued on page 19

Arizona Lakes, Arizona Pros: Jerry Weston/Bartlett Lake Put Fish In The Boat, Even During ‘Dog Days’ By Margie Anderson stick around and fish a certain area, you Cloudy Or Sunny can set the trolling motor to keep you in Cloudy weather usually means you If you go to the Mesa Bass Pro Shops place. He also likes the Hydrowave, which can work a little faster, while bright sunny bass seminars, you’ve probably seen Jerry is an electronic device that puts out sound days call for slower retrieves and more Weston. If not, get out there and meet a that is said to attract bass. One takeaway subtle baits. Nighttime fishing is awe- bunch of Arizona bass pros! Jerry was from our trip with Jerry was this: Even if some at Bartlett, especially when it is so kind enough to take us out to Bartlett you don’t have a boat, you can catch bass hot during the day. Try going out in the Lake one morning and show us how he if you thoroughly work a bank. If you are late afternoon and staying for a couple of puts fish in the boat during these dog days. a shore fisherman, take two or three rods hours after dark, or go out at three in the The water temperature was in the high with you. Have one set up for reaction morning and stay until after sunrise. You’ll 80’s right from the get-go, but it was baits and one for jigs or worms. Weston not only be more comfortable, you’ll also cloudy and the barometer was falling, recommends 14- to 17-pound-test fluoro- have a dynamite chance of catching some so Weston opted for a reaction bait first carbon for jigs and worms — heavier line nice Bartlett bass. Jerry says he loves jigs thing. We were on the water before sun- if there is a lot of cover. Just work the area at night, and he uses a Berkley Powerbait rise, and he went straight to a main-lake and change your bait to suit the structure. Chiggerbug on his jigs. These little lures area past the S-curve and across from that If you come to a long point, throw as far are only three inches long, but they have second boat ramp. out as you can and work the lure back. big “claws” that put out plenty of vibra- Start with reaction like a crank or spin- Ideal Summer Fishing Areas nerbait, then use a worm or a jig. DOG DAYS, continued on page 18 These main-lake areas with small cuts are ideal summer fishing areas because bass like to have immediate access a jig or a worm quickly. When we passed to deep water in the summer. Jerry was the point, he went back to the crankbait. throwing a Berkley Dredger 14.5, which Meanwhile, John caught a nice bass on a is a 5/8 oz bait. It was silver and blue. For topwater popper. It’s always a good idea these deep-diving baits he uses 12-pound- to have your fishing partner do something test fluorocarbon line because it sinks and different. helps the bait get down. He put a fish in Jerry used the Dredger, a chartreuse the boat before 5:30 a.m. and white spinnerbait, and that jig just Weston keeps a variety of baits tied on covered the shoreline thoroughly. He and when the bank changes, he switches caught fish on every bait. When the baits. On Bartlett, in this area, you can shoreline changed, he changed baits, but be fishing a shallow gravel slope, then just kept moving. When he caught a fish, twelve feet later it’s big rocks, then again he’d stay in the area for a bit and see if a bit later it’s a cliff. When the bank any others were around. When he came to changes, he changes. He picked up a Bass a long point, he would fish it thoroughly, Patrol ½-ounce jig and started dragging it then move up and fish uphill. That often around on a deeper point. did the trick.

Start Fast, Then Slow Down Weston Knows Boats “Start fast, then slow down if you don’t Jerry works on boats, so he knows get bit,” he says. Starting fast lets you see what works and what doesn’t. One thing if anything is active. If so, you can contin- he really likes is his Ultrex trolling motor. ue with a variety of reaction baits, or fish If you need to re-tie, or you just want to www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com September 2019 | 9 PORT TACKLE & TARGET

Ivan Would Have Been Pleased! The Ivan Nelson Veterans Fishing Classic Was A Huge Success By Carol L. Allen Photos courtesy of Bass Junkyz and Don McDowell

As Carol Nelson, Ivan Nelson’s wife, presented the winning trophy, all in attendance celebrated with her the successful event that had paired pro-anglers and veterans in the August 25 fishing tournament at Bartlett Lake, Ariz. A community had truly come together to honor her late husband and to give veterans (many who had never fished before) a chance to enjoy this sport and to get out on the water with those who are experienced anglers. This event would not have been possible without the valuable assistance and expertise of many individuals. At the risk of omitting someone, and I apologize in advance if I do, and give a sincere thank you (in alphabetical order) to the following people and businesses who were keys to the success of this event: • Anderson, Margie and John: These well-known outdoor enthusiasts and writ- ers helped spread the word about the Classic, promoting it with their plethora of valuable contacts. • Arizona Boating & Watersports/ Western Outdoor Times/Florida Boating & Watersports, Jim and Carol Allen: These publications have been covering the Classic in both its print and online versions. • Arizona Color: The banners hung around the event and the surrounding area were donated by Arizona Color. They were outstanding. Thank you to Samantha Marcantonio, Matt Nisbet, Adam Wheat, Tom G., Mike H.(“Stallone”), and Cory G. • Bartlett Lake Marina, Bryan and Eric Church and family: The Church family bent over backwards to welcome anglers, vets, and many others in attendance. In addition to many other offers of help, they provided food for the lunch following the fishing, kept their restaurant The Last Stop open past regular hours for the participants, and made the marina’s THE ORIGINATORS — From left, Jim party boat available to those who wanted Allen, Don McDowell, and Uriah a tour around the lake before the awards Owsley were the “idea men” who ceremony. originally came up with the idea for • B.A.S.S. Arizona High School Na- a veterans’/pro-angler fishing tour- tion, Goodyear Bass Club Mike Hof- nament. The result: the Ivan Nelson farth: Mike offered his invaluable knowl- Veterans Fishing Classic. Poston Butte High School AFJROTC Cadets edge and expertise in helping organize the Don was the overall captain of the event, awards ceremony which he co-emceed. of the organizing and implementing of tournament, assembling gift bags for the and its success would not have happened • San Tan Valley Poston Butte High the event. His contacts, including the pro- vets, supervising and cooking the after- without his leadership. Don not only de- School AFJROTC cadets (AZ-20171), anglers and businesses, have been invalu- fishing luncheon, and so much more. voted his time in running all the planning MSgt. Debbie Melton and Major John able. Kudos also go to Jeff Aamold, whose • Bass Junkyz, Tim Price: Without meetings, but also was the catalyst for Napier: If you were at the event as the help with the awards ceremony was much his knowledge and expertise, this event bringing together pro-anglers to partici- anglers and vets came in around 10 a.m. appreciated, and to his wife Mona who, would not have happened. Tim’s input pate in the tournament. His knowledge of with their catches, you might have seen along with Carol Nelson, served the food and hard work were critical to making all aspects of planning such a big event, a group of fine young people (in orange at the Pairing Dinner. this event a success. Bass Junkyz had all including the legalities, was vital. tee-shirts) welcome them and saluting • VFW Post 3513, Jeff Jones, the equipment on site, including stage and • Frasher’s Smoke House and Mrs. each veteran as he or she arrived at the Tom Kendra, and Tom Cole: audio equipment, all the weigh-in tools Chicken, George Frasher: A week prior ramp. These were the cadets from the AF- Commander Jeff Jones and for safe, successful treatment of the fish. to the actual fishing tournament, George JROTC unit at Poston Butte High School, Quartermaster Tom Kendra played im- We also thank his staff, including his wife provided a meal for the Pairing Dinner San Tan Valley, Ariz. The unit is the ad- portant roles in this event -- with publicity Claudine, Greg Krueger, Stephen Price, (held for anglers and vets to meet one an- opted unit of VFW Post 3513 Auxiliary, and their attendance at planning meetings. Brian Price, Don Ashford, Kirk McKin- other) at VFW Post 3513. His donations which offers them support. The cadets are They made sure the Post was available for ney, Mahone Maktima, and photogra- of delicious pork and chicken were en- all the planning meetings and the Pairing ready and willing to participate in future phers Rick and Angie Barushok. joyed by all. Dinner. At the Pairing Dinner, Chaplain Post events. • Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10- • Kokopelli Trailers, Uriah Owsley: Tom Cole offered a prayer for the safety • VFW Post 3513 Auxiliary, Senior 11, June Esparza and other members of the Uriah was actually the first to suggest a and success of all involved in the Classic. flotilla were on the water, ensuring safety tournament where he might give one of Vice President Jim and Carol Allen, • VFW District: Joe Dora, who is Dis- for all the participants. The flotilla’s valu- his custom-built bass-boat trailers as a and key supporters of the Post, Jeff trict Commander and Commander of Post able supporters included Commander P. prize. Fast forward to the Ivan Nelson and Mona AAmold, Carol Nelson: The 720 offered valuable interest and support Swietek, Vice Commander L. Lamb, and Veterans Fishing Classic, and his original originator of the idea of this tournament, that reached beyond the local. Capt. Dave Esparza. A special thank-you idea evolved into something even bigger. Uriah Owsley, first approached Jim Allen • VFW State: Department Command- goes to Mark Becker who drove the party • Marc Townsend, owner of Custom of Arizona Boating & Watersports/West- er Tom Judd and Department Surgeon boat for some of the guests and partici- Garage Floors and pro-angler: His ex- ern Outdoor Times with his idea. The two Mark Short gave their support for the pants. pertise as a pro-angler has been invaluable conferred, enlisted others, and the rest is Classic from its inception to its successful • Don McDowell Outdoors Host to the planning and success of this tourna- history. Jim and Carol have been instru- conclusion. of the Don McDowell Outdoors radio ment. He invested time and effort from mental in publicizing the tournament, show (formerly Shake, Rattle,& Troll): the onset of the planning right through the and Jim especially has been a vital part FISHING, continued on page 11

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Other Valuable Partners In one way or another (i.e., donating prizes for the after-tournament drawings and/or offering their support in other ways), each of the following were sig- nificant partners in the success of the Ivan Nelson Veterans Fishing Classic. • Ace Hardware • Adventures idiaz • Ironwood Cancer Research Center • Airtime Cooling & Heating • Malihini Sportfishing, San Diego • Andrew Napoleon of A&M Graph- • Rim Country Custom Rods ics • Spirit Electronics • Arizona Game & Fish Department, • Starfire Golf Club • Arizona Department of Tourism • Tonto National Forest • Maricopa County Sheriffs Depart- • Vet Tix ment • Wide World of Maps • Bass Pro Shop • Broomstick Custom Baits And, The Winners Were — • Casa Veterans Administration Congratulations! The three top teams • Coca Cola who have won the San Diego Malihini • Daiichi Hooks sport-fishing trip this fall are the follow- • Desert Sportsmen ing: • Eludesions Escape Rooms • #1: Boater Andrew Goettl and Vet- • Hale’s Marine Service eran Mitch King with a total weigh-in of 8.64 pounds and a big fish of 2.45 pounds. McDowell Outdoors radio show. • #2: Boater John Griffith and Veteran • If you have a larger boat or a differ- Robert Gofline with a total weigh-in of ent boat than a bass boat you are able to 6.78 pounds (They did not weigh a big take the $5500.00 and put it towards the fish.) trailer that you want or the trailer that will • #3 Boater Corey Kramer and Veteran fit your boat. Jimmie Colman with a total weigh-in of • The raffle is nationwide and will be 6.50 pounds and a big fish of 2.13 pounds. highly promoted on Don McDowell Out- doors radio. About The Kokopelli Trailer Raffle • If you are the winner, you must make Kokopelli Trailers has donated a cus- arrangements to have the trailer picked up tom boat trailer to be raffled off for the in Phoenix, Ariz. good of veterans participating in the Ivan • To enter, go to https://www.vfw- Nelson Veterans Fishing Classic. post3513.com/kokapellitrailerraffle?fbc Raffle Rules lid=IwAR0e-EsLD2ZP5CwiWL5-pM- • We will be donating a $5500.00 alu- minum bass boat trailer for the raffle to H7F-Egr66S9fxqIZ-3mGSoFcFCTn- fund the 5 teams who won the trip on the juZ0gBtA Malahini in San Diego. • The tickets are $25.00 each. What’s Ahead? • Once 300 are sold, we will be picking Plans are already being made for the a winner. next Ivan Nelson Veterans Fishing Clas- • Winner to be drawn live on the Don sic. n Get Fit for the Outdoors Get ﬁt with KJ Boots, they’re fun for the whole family. PROVEN TO: • Diminish Body Fat • Improve Muscle Tone • Provide Cardiovascular Activity to your heart • Stimulate your lymphatic system, increasing your metabolism • 80% reduced impact to your feet, knees, hips & lower back Excellent for joggers, runners & marathon trainers wanting to eliminate unnecessary stress to joints!

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Haigler Creek/Young/ Hell’s Canyon Loop Get Out Of The Heat With A Great Day Trip By Margie Anderson

Almost thirty-five years ago, John and I and our American Brittany, Katie, went to Haigler Creek for the weekend. We camped in the woods right next to the creek and never saw any- one else the whole time we were there. Recently, John and I and our There are several little riffles like French Brittany, this downstream from the road, Mochi, went back and a very nice trail to follow. to Haigler Creek just for a ride day-use areas on either side. It is stocked to get out of the with trout and when we walked along the heat. It makes for creek near the road, we came to a pool a great day trip, where we could actually see the trout especially if you hanging out. Mochi thoroughly enjoyed take the dirt roads jumping in and out of the water, so I’m down through pretty sure the fish wouldn’t be biting Young afterwards and head north from with her around. there. Take The Kids For A Picnic Haigler Creek flows right across the road, and there are day use areas on Through Young either side of the creek. There are several pretty little riffles The main road north from Young offers a bit of a side trip which we didn’t take and the scenery are still there, but now the the first time we were on that road, but we road is lined with “no camping” signs and took it this time and it was great. To get to there are day-use areas on either side of Haigler Creek, take Colcord Road (291) the creek. We stopped at one of the day south from Highway 260 east of Payson. use areas – both have pit toilets and ta- After about four miles, turn right onto the bles. There are also two campgrounds on Chamberlain Trail (200) and it takes you the road to the creek, but they are a bit down past Fisherman’s Point trailhead to farther away. Not too far to walk, though. Haigler Creek and Alderwood. Plenty Of Hiking Trails Haigler Creek There are plenty of hiking trails around Thirty-five years ago, Haigler Creek there as well. When we were on our way was just another little creek with dispersed to the creek before, there was a Jeep trail camping and beautiful scenery. The creek at Gordon Canyon and you were able to drive down the canyon to Fisherman’s Point.Now there is a barrier and some

The bank is beat to dust near the day-use areas, but there are trout in this pool. parking, and if you want to go down to and short waterfalls along the creek, so Fisherman’s Point, you need to hike. It’s it’s a great place for photos. It’s also very a 350-foot descent covered in half a mile, shady for the most part, so it’s nice and and it’s pretty steep, so bring trek poles. cool. This is a great place to bring the kids If you want to, you can fish down there or for a picnic and a little cooling off in the keep hiking up or down the creek. It’s a water. gorgeous little creek and it flows all year. Further down the road is Alderwood A couple of miles past Gordon Can- site, another area where you can enjoy the yon, Haigler Creek flows right across the creek. We drove down there and the roads road and forms pretty little falls on the get a bit confusing, but there are camping, Haigler Creek downstream side. This is the spot with DAY TRIP, continued on page 13 WWM Moved Flyer.qxp_Layout 1 3/8/17 9:39 AM Page 1

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Sheepherder’s Grave sign: Keep your eyes peeled or you’ll miss it.

This is Haigler Creek at the Alder- This is the route described in the Haigler Creek recreation sites: The wood site. story. This is from the National one at Gordon Canyon shows a Geographic Trails Illustrated map road, but it is closed and is now a of Hellsgate, Salome, and Sierra hiking trail down to the creek. It’s DAY TRIP Ancha Wilderness Areas. I bought very steep. Continued from page 12 it at Sportsmans Warehouse.

fishing, and a few tables scattered around vice Station, keep an eye out for a road and 868). On the map, it shows the road the area, so we just chose a place to park. to the right, number 109. I’m really glad crossing the creek and continuing on to a There are trails that almost all lead to the we decided to go this way because that road that ties back in to 288. However… creek, so we walked down one of them. loop (109) goes over to the edge of Hell’s that road virtually disappears and we had The creek here is narrower and a lot Canyon where Canyon Creek flows, and a very hard time following it. It got so bad more private. We enjoyed it until some- follows the edge of the canyon for a cou- that we stopped and walked the rest of the one’s dog decided he didn’t like our being ple of miles before looping back through way to Cherry Creek, which was dry any- there. The guy kept yelling at the dog but the forest to 288. The views are gorgeous way. But you never know until you try. it ignored him and pretty much chased us from this road, and I highly recommend back to the truck. The Sheepherder’s Grave: He was you take it. the first casualty of the Pleasant Half The Fun Of Day Trips Valley War. The area between 109 and 288 is criss- You Can Go Around crossed with hiking trails through the That’s half the fun of day trips, especially the ones on dirt roads. This trip was My map said that the road crossed the it, but you need to keep an eye out for it woods. We saw a few RV’s parked off almost all dirt roads once you leave High- creek very near where we were, but the or you’ll miss it. This unnamed Navajo the road as well. Highway 288 is called way 260, but aside from the side roads, dog guy was parked right in the road so sheepherder was the first casualty of the “From the Desert to the Tall Pines” Sce- any truck and many cars would have no we couldn’t get past to see if it really went Pleasant Valley War, a feud between cattle nic Byway, and it’s a fun road. The road problem on it. All bets are off if it rains, through. I’m pretty sure the road was herders (the Grahams) and sheep herd- crosses several creeks as it meanders from fenced off so you couldn’t drive across ers (the Tewksbury’s) that went on from Highway 188 to Highway 260, and there though. the creek any more, but I’m not positive. around 1882 until the last Graham died in are many side roads to explore. You could As always, I used my Topo Maps app However, you can go around and get to 1904. In all, at least 19 and possibly 30 spend years discovering all the cool stuff the entire time, and I highly recommend the other side without having to drive far people were killed in this dispute. It’s an around there. you download it. If storage on your phone at all. We actually started to do just that, interesting story, so if you have time, look is an issue, just download the quadrants but after going just a little way, we decid- National Geographic Map it up. you need. My phone has tons of storage, ed that we had seen enough of the creek The photo of the map is from a Nation- so I downloaded every Arizona quadrant for the time being, and decided to leave it 288 And 109 al Geographic map of Hellsgate, Salome, map in high def. These maps are very to the dog. and Sierra Ancha Wilderness Areas. This From there, we went on to Highway helpful – they not only show you where map shows all the Haigler Creek recre- you are, they show you things that prob- Sheepherder’s Grave 288 and turned left (north) toward High- ation sites, and those sites are not on my ably aren’t on your paper maps. Instead of going back the way we came way 260. I’ve written about Highway 288 DeLorme Atlas or my 1:100,000 maps. before – it’s mostly gravel road, but not (what’s the fun of that?), we stayed on It pays to have several maps of the same Start Adventuring 200 and went south to 2993 toward Pleas- bad at all. Last time we were on it, we area. Another thing I like about the Na- ant Valley. I saw a place called Sheep- took it straight through, but I could see tional Geographic Trails Illustrated Top- You don’t even need to have service to herder’s Grave on the map and wanted to on the map that there was a bit of a loop ographic Maps is that they show hiking use them, as long as your device is GPS see what that was about. I think we were to the east at one point that looked like it trails. capable. You do need to have WiFi or cel- back on 200 by that point. We had taken a didn’t add much mileage to the route, so The trails are easy to see because lular service while you’re downloading little side loop to see a well. we decided to take that way this time. they are red to distinguish them from the the maps, but once they’re on, you can ac- Anyway, the Sheepherder’s Grave is roads. 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Flow- power cable and into the RV through the Carrillo is no stranger to Aqua-Hot, electrical safety, which is typically known ing at a rate of 1.5 gpm, it provides for inlet. If the plug or cordset have been having worked for the company for nine as the ground wire. If there’s a break in virtually unlimited showering, a big sell- compromised—such as by pitting, cor- years before starting his own company, the RV insulation resulting in contact with ing feature for married couples, he notes. rosion or physical damage—it creates Heat My RV. But while he has a vested any metal, a fault current should be cre- Founded by John Carrillo in 2008, resistance. This is the primary pitfall of interest in the product, it’s his personal ated which will trip the circuit breaker. Heat My RV is an Aqua-Hot Mobile Au- traditional twist-type connectors with thin experience that solidifies his commitment However, if the EGC connection fails due thorized Service Center and Dealer. The metal blades. 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Few people underestimate the dangers his trailer by installing separate thermo- shaped blade or fumbling trying to get the “Just like in a home, there are DIY of an incorrectly wired home electrical stats for each of the five registers. sealing ring to thread. jobs the average RV owner can easily “I recommend the SmartPlug without undertake and then there are those that reservation,” said Mike Sokol, noted ex- require specialized training,” continued pert on RV electrical safety and author of Sokol. “Bringing in a qualified technician No~Shock~Zone RV Electrical Safety. to troubleshoot and correct an electrical “It’s by far the easiest plug to use and cer- problem will not only save a lot of time tainly the safest.” but could also prevent someone from be- The adage “water and electricity don’t ing injured.” Sokol’s websites are www. mix” is more than applicable to a camp- rvtravel.com, www.rvelectricity.com and ground that’s exposed to the elements. www.noshockzone.org. 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Rounding out this full, fun fall sched- COLORS ule is the 8th annual Sand-Water-RV Continued from page 1 Expo at Lake Havasu on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16-17. Here you will find Another outdoor feature this fall is all you need to start enjoying the South- the first annual Peoria Country Music west’s outdoors: off-road vehicles, RVs, Fest on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Pleasant boats (all kinds of craft), motorcycles, Harbor. Attendees can look forward to bicycles, and much more — plus all an exciting day of great country music, related accessories and services. Plan bull riding, a cigar lounge and corn hole. ahead for this exciting show with all you And, of course, there are all the ameni- need to celebrate the cooler weather in ties that are included with time spent the great outdoors. at Lake Pleasant: dining, boating, and So, we urge you to hop on board and Contact Mike Wallace at (480) 228-7733 or [email protected] camping. This promises to be a great enjoy at least one — preferably all — of event. these fantastic fall events. n

14 | September 2019 www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com PORT WESTERN WILDLIFE As Temperatures Climb, AZGFD Assists Thirsty Wildlife Water is the essence of life and it’s just as precious for Arizona’s wildlife. For that reason, the Arizona Game and wildlife populations,” said Joseph Currie, life statewide, AZGFD began its “Water Fish Department has trucked or airlifted AZGFD Habitat Planning program man- for Wildlife” donation campaign last year more than 1.5 million gallons of precious ager, who oversees the department’s wa- to give the public an opportunity to sup- water to catchments throughout the state ter catchment efforts. “By hauling to wa- port department efforts by texting SEND- since January 2018. And trail cameras tell ter catchments, we’re helping to prevent WATER to 41444 from any smart device. the tale of this important work with foot- the localized wildlife die-offs that could After sending the text as one word, with- age of elk, deer, bighorn sheep and count- happen if water simply wasn’t available.” out a space, a link with the department’s less other species leaning over for a re- Last week crews conducted emergency logo will be sent to the phone to complete freshing drink at one of 3,000 catchments water drops via helicopter at catchments the donation. maintained by the department. that were bone-dry near Kingman. Given Funding raised ensures that the depart- “Water catchments are used by all that AZGFD doesn’t receive state general ment can deliver water to remote regions was able to purchase a trailer and new wildlife and while badly needed monsoon fund tax dollars, costs to drive and airlift of the state, which helps mitigate popu- tires for a water-hauling truck, fuel and rains recently returned, storms are often water continue to mount. lation fluctuations and keep wildlife out help offset costs to airlift water to catch- sporadic and large sections of the state do To help defray rising costs of providing of urban areas in their search for water. ments for bighorn sheep. not receive adequate water to sustain local life-sustaining water for Arizona’s wild- Because of the donations, the department While AZGFD partners with many great wildlife groups, the department bears much of the costs to haul water to and maintain about 1,000 of its own catchments statewide. Additionally, the depart- AZGFD Commission Honored By Western ment also maintains an additional 1,000 Bureau of Land Management and 1,000 U.S. Forest Service water catchments. Association Of Fish And Wildlife Agencies For more information about how the The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies a national leader in wildlife conservation,” AZGFD Director Ty Arizona Game and Fish Department con- (WAFWA) honored conservation professionals from several Gray said. “This leadership and support allows the Department serves and protects the state’s wildlife western states with awards commending their work to conserve to generate innovative ways to better serve our customers and or to make a donation to the Water for fish and wildlife resources at an awards ceremony July 15 at the ensure Arizona’s wildlife and outdoor recreational opportunities Wildlife campaign, visit www.azwildlife- organization’s annual conference in Manhattan, Kansas. are around for future generations to enjoy.” hero.com, or use your smart device to text The Arizona Game and Fish Commission was recognized WAFWA also honored Bureau of Land Management Arizona SENDWATER to 41444. with the WAFWA Commission of the Year Award. State Director Ray Suazo as its Federal Conservation Partner of Did You Know? Current AZGFD Commission members are: James Ziel- the Year. Since his appointment as State Director in 2011, Suazo The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- er; Eric Sparks; Kurt Davis; Leland “Bill” Brake; and James has supported AZGFD’s mission to conserve Arizona’s diverse ment conserves and protects Arizona’s Goughnour. wildlife resources. 800+ wildlife species but receives NO Ar- “As a staunch advocate for the state’s authorities to manage For more information about WAFWA and to review a com- izona general fund tax dollars. Contribute wildlife in Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission is plete list of award recipients, visit www.wafwa.org. n to our on-the-ground conservation efforts at www.AzWildlifeHero.com. n Volunteers Sought To Help Plant Monarch Butterfly Habitat In an effort to support and reverse de- clining monarch butterfly populations, the Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking volunteers to help plant milkweed this fall and winter at wildlife areas statewide. Over the last two decades, populations of the iconic monarch butterfly have de- clined 80 percent throughout its historical range in the Western U.S. To help stem the losses, AZGFD plans to enhance but- Kiokom Touchscreen terfly habitat at wildlife areas statewide monarchs. The locations are known as Kiosks are a Virtual under the Western Monarch Butterfly “monarch waystations,” where monarchs Conservation Plan. receive the necessary food and resources Concierge and Provide to produce successive generations and AZGFD staff and volunteers will plant sustain their migration from Canada, to Info and Discounts on native milkweed — a critical food source North America and into central Mexico. for caterpillars — and other flowering the SPOT!! plants that are sources of nectar for adult BUTTERFLIES, continued on page 19

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FOR MORE BOATING NEWS, LOG ONTO WWW.WESTERNOUTDOORTIMES.COM American Creative Patriotic Art Contest VFW Contest Seeks Artistic U.S. Students Urge them to enter and have a chance WE ARE to win a scholarship. VFW POST 3513 From VFW Auxiliary National AUXILIARY Organization: ‘Unwavering Support For Uncommon Heroes’

Each year, more than 4,000 high Brothers In Arms school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young be used. American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. • Do not frame two-dimensional piec- The contest began in 1979 to recognize es. up-and-coming artists and encourage pa- • Submit canvas entries on a stretcher triotism in youth. frame or canvas board. Who Is Eligible To Apply? • Other entries must bematted in white. • Any student in grades 9-12 who is Do not use color mats. Reinforce the back enrolled in a public, private or parochial with heavy paper. Mounted and floating high school or home study program in the mats may also be used. United States. • The art should be no smaller than 8” • Maximum student age of 18 at time x 10” but no larger than 18” x 24”, not of local entry. including mat. • Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. • Three-dimensional art can be paper, national. papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, • Applicant does not have to be related fabric, etc. to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to • Pieces should be no larger than 18” in participate, but the student must attend any direction. school in the same state as the sponsoring • Art cannot be more than 5 lbs. in VFW Auxiliary. weight. • Digital art, photography and jewelry What Is The are not accepted. Scholarship Amount? • Complete entry form (https://vf- The first-place winner from each state wauxiliary.org/wp-content/uploads/Patri- otic-Art-Fillable-Brochure_071018.pdf) VFW Post 3513 competes for national awards totaling $31,000. and attach to back of entry. We are the largest VFW Post in Scottsdale and the only Scottsdale VFW Post with its • Submit a typed explanation of patrio- own building for events. We are located one mile south of downtown Scottsdale. What Are The Scholarship tism expressed in art (250 words or less). 7220 E Wilshire Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · (480) 941-9849 Submission Requirements? • Two-dimensional art must be on can- What Are The Scholarship vas or paper. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, Contest Deadlines? charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, • March 31: Student Entry Deadline to ink, oil, marker or other media taught may CONTEST, continued on page 17

16 | September 2019 www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com CONTEST In Flanders Fields Continued from page 16 By John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the Local VFW Auxiliary. crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky, • April 10: Local VFW Auxiliary and The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the District Judging Complete. guns below. • April 15: Local VFW Auxiliary and We are the Dead. Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, District Winners to Department (state) for saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved and now we lie Judging. In Flanders fields. • May 5: VFW Auxiliary Department Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you, from failing hands we (state) Winners to VFW Auxiliary Na- throw, The torch; be yours to hold it high. tional Headquarters. If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow, In Flanders fields. Local VFW Contact Auxiliary Scholarship Chair @ Vet- erans of Foreign Wars Stanley A. Crews Post 3513 pre-registration for Paddlefest is strongly 7220 E Wilshire Dr., Scottsdale, AZ EXPO recommended. Continued from page 1 85257 (480) 941-9849 Need-To-Knows National Contact: info@vfwauxiliary. Arizona’s Premier The Sand-Water-RV Expo is presented org n Motorsports Show by JetRenu with co-sponsorship support As it has for the past seven years, the from Sunshine RV of Lake Havasu. The official kick-off of approachingfall and Expo will be open to the public from 9am winter recreational sports is the 8th An- to 5pm on Saturday, November 16 and on nual Sand-Water-RV Expo, the premier Sunday, November 17 from 9pm to 3pm. Don’t leave your boats uncovered! motorsports show in Arizona. The Expo Adult admission is only $5.00, children 6 returns to Lake Havasu City, November to the Expo, visitors are also encouraged and under are free and on-site parking is 16-17for its eighth consecutive year. And to sign-up and participate in a free “poker also free. again for 2019, the Expo is growing, 25 run” where vendor/exhibitor card stops If you’d like to make the Expo a two- percent bigger and better than ever with will be located throughout the Expo. At day affair, 2-Day VIP discount admis- over 145 exhibitors and vendors eager to the end of the day, collected cards will sion passes will be available at the Expo display everything for the coming season be revealed to determine the winners of ticket office on Saturday, November 16. including the newest and greatest in off- many valuable prizes. Food, beverage and beer garden conces- road vehicles, UTVs, trucks, Jeeps, RVs, sions are on-site, dogs okay on leash. The travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, Paddlefest Is Back Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 3 &4 boats, pontoons, wakesport boats, mo- On-the-water, kayakers, paddleboard- venue is located on London Bridge Road torcycles, bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards ers and Hobie Cat sailors will also seek approximately one-half mile north of the Buy a portable Garage or Shed to protect it! and all related accessories and services. London Bridge directly behind the Hamp- Rent to Own their own form of adventure during the No Credit Check two-day Expo, as Lake Havasu Paddle- ton Inn. Two Side-By-Side Venues fest is once again part of the Sand-Water- Graceland of Mesa One thing visitors to the 2019 Expo RV Expo on Windsor 4 beach. Paddlefest More Information 9301 E Main St Mesa, AZ 85207 will immediately notice upon arrival is welcomes all non-motorized craft to join Exhibitor space applications still be- (480) 738-9008 a totally new and larger show footprint, in for a weekend of games, activities, ing accepted. For additional information [email protected] now occupying two side-by-side ven- demos, and instructions. There’s also and the latest updates regarding Expo (Phoenix & Rye Locations too.) ues, Windsor Lot 3 & 4 at Lake Havasu the opportunity to win one of two Ho- exhibitors, special attractions/entertain- State Park. This new floorplan also in- bie kayaks as the raffle grand prize. For ment, and vendor opportunities, please vites Expo visitors to conveniently park participant convenience, over-night dry visit http://www.sandandwaterexpo.com for free inside the venue. Upon entrance camping is also available on-site. Event or email [email protected]. n Trust Your Arizona Boat Work To Hale’s Marine Service and Transport • Assistance With Selling Your Boat • Electric Boats • Boating Accident & Storm Damage • Fiberglass/Aluninum Hull Repair • Boat Pickup & Delivery (All Valley Lakes) • Mechanical Repair • Bottom Paint • Preventive maintenance(Annual Service) • Canvas & Interior Repair • Trailer Service • Custom Installations • Transportation (Local & National)

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18 | September 2019 www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com Festival attendees are encouraged to buy ant Harbor Marina, is open throughout OUTDOOR MUSIC FEST tickets in advance. the weekend for breakfast, lunch and Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 For those wanting a Weekend Expe- dinner and will feature three days of live rience, camping is available, both full country music. shooting among more than 30 others. ets purchased at the gate are $20.00. A hook-up campsites (electric, water, sew- “Peoria Country Music Fest is going Evenings and mornings are filled with limited number of VIP tickets are also er and internet access) and dry camping to showcase some of the best country fun and entertainment, including bird available at $45.00 and include two com- spaces. Showers, convenience store, pool music around at a one-of-a-kind loca- walks, yoga, fly tying, night fishing and plimentary drink tickets, one Dillon’s presentations. and clubhouse amenities are available to tion,” said Bridget Binsbacher, vice Restaurant meal and access to a special Participants stay in rustic cabins, but weekend campers at Pleasant Harbor RV mayor of the City of Peoria. “We are so there are showers and bathrooms in each seating area with a dedicated cash bar. Resort. proud to have beautiful Lake Pleasant in cabin, and a central dining hall for meals. Tickets can be purchased online at www. Pleasant Harbor offers an array of our city with easy access and the perfect The program is sponsored by the Ari- pleasantharbor.com. watersports and lakeside activities fea- spot to kick up your heels for an entire zona Wildlife Federation in partnership Ticket prices do not include entry turing the world’s largest floating water- weekend of entertainment and fun!” with the Arizona Game and Fish Depart- into Pleasant Harbor,which is an addi- slide (H2-Whoa!), boat, sail and jet ski For more information about the Peo- ment. tional $10 fee per vehicle for this event. rentals, hydro flying, kayak and paddle ria Country Music Fest, tickets or camp- For more information, a schedule of No coolers or alcohol are allowed; how- board rentals. In addition to the many on- ing, please visit www.pleasantharbor. classes, and a registration form, visit ever, unopened plastic water bottles, site food trucks at Saturday’s event, Dil- com or call the Pleasant Harbor events www.azwildlife.org/bow. n lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. lon’s Bayou Restaurant, located at Pleas- line at 623-203-5173. n

• Page Springs Fish Hatchery near • Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area near Saf- that is growing the milkweed plugs to be BUTTERFLIES Cornville on Sept. 30, 2019 ford on Feb. 8, 2020 planted. Continued from page 15 • Sipe, Wenima and Becker Lake Wild- The waystations are being developed For additional details or to reserve a life Areas near Springerville on Oct. 19, through AZGFD’s collaboration with spot to volunteer, complete the sign-up Opportunities for the public to help 2019 Southwest Monarch Study and the Gila form. Those with questions should email • Colorado River Nature Center in Watershed Partnership. Southwest Mon- plant milkweed at the wildlife areas will [email protected]. be available in the coming weeks and Bullhead City on Oct. 26, 2019 arch Study is a non-profit agency focused • Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in on monarch conservation that is provid- To learn more about how AZGFD months. Planting will be timed to take ad- McNeal on Nov. 2, 2019 ing materials and expertise for the way- works to conserve and protect the state’s vantage of monsoon and winter rainfall, • Robbins Butte Wildlife Area in Buck- stations through a grant from the National wildlife visit www.azgfd.gov. To provide so the schedule of events is tentative. The eye on Dec. 7, 2019 Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The Gila a contribution to support the department’s following tentative locations and dates in- • Horseshoe Ranch near Black Canyon Watershed Partnership is a local non- on-the-ground conservation efforts, visit clude: City on Jan. 18, 2020 profit focused on watershed conservation www.azwildlifehero.com. n

boat is the most productive method dur- bow trout weekly. shallow water between rocks for sunfish. COLORS ing the summer. If shore fishing, get out Don’t forget about catching crayfish, Continued from page 1 early or late in the day, and take cover in Forest Lakes Lodge too.The best bet for anglers with boats your vehicle or camp during monsoon/ For families that don’t enjoy camping or kayaks (the Woods Canyon Lake flies or nymphs, especially in the morn- lightning storms. in a tent or camper during the summer ings and evenings, and Bonneville cut- monsoon storms, the closest lodging is Boat And Paddlecraft Rentals throat, which are behaving more like 1. Woods Canyon Lake at Forest Lakes Lodge, just 11 1/2 miles Store has boat and canoe/kayak rent- rainbows and cruising along the bottom Woods Canyon Lake near Payson away on Highway 260. A little tip: re- als and necessary camping amenities) or several feet off bottom. is an ideal to cool off from the summer fuel your automobile at the Rim Resort is to hit the water just before sunrise heat and catch fish. The Arizona nerve Filling Station, just a mile east of the and troll, or slowly work, small in-line Try Trolling center of friends, families, fishing, and Forest Lakes Lodge on Hwy 260. Call spinners 15 feet deep. Any deeper, and Trolling should be effective for both camping, Woods filled and spilled, has 928-535-9682 to ensure it’s open. At this you’re typically fishing below the ther- rainbows and Bonnevilles.Shore-an- a newly paved parking lot and road small town station, the pumps are “old mocline where during the summer there gling is still an option, but as the summer leading to the boat ramp, and has been school”. Back to fishing. For a novice is no oxygen.Anglers could have no goes along, you might want a boat (rent- stocked with tiger trout. Along with angler – or for a kid’s first fish – try put- problems getting a six trout daily bag als are available at the store) because nearby Willow Springs Lake, Woods has ting a small piece of a worm on a small limit or hooking into a rod-rattling tiger most trout will be deep.Trolling from a been scheduled to be loaded with rain- hook (No. 12 or smaller) and dangle it in trout. n

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