North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park Is Now Open

ON THE COVER Waterways Welcome Us By Carol L. Allen

As I began to gather material for this June issue, I was noticing that there is some optimism about scheduling and re-scheduling events. Is our long wait over? Can we really recreate again? So many events were cancelled last year and some will still need to be resched- uled, but overall, with caution and care, it appears the worst may be over. We hope so! Meanwhile, before the weather really heats up, it is an excellent time to go to our waterways. Lake Pleasant with all its amenities is a wonderful place to start. Have you tried H2-Whoa? That “really big” water slide is incredibly fun and joins many other great water activities in Pleasant Harbor. It’s close enough to the Valley for a memorable day trip or if you want to stay longer, the adjoining RV park is a remarkable and most enjoyable facility. A little farther north is one of Ari- zona’s cool gems: Flagstaff. Discover H2 Whoa! Flagstaff has been thinking ahead about our fathers and made some ex- Come Take A Big Slide Into Summer cellent suggestions of things to do with Dad. The timing for a trip to the high H2 Whoa! is the world’s tallest floating waterslide and has means you can slide all season long. Visitors to Pleasant Harbor been recorded as such by The Guinness Book of World Records. must also pay the $6 per vehicle gate entrance fee. country for Father’s Day is spot on and At a height of 34 feet, 10 feet taller than the previous world record would be refreshing for not only “The holder, this mammoth water slide features three launch ramps and One-Stop Recreation Spot Man of the Day” but also the whole a blob jump for even more outrageous thrills. Forty five minutes from downtown Phoenix, Pleasant Harbor, family. serves as a one-stop recreation spot for lakeside fun. Pleasant Har- My thoughts as this issue goes to ‘H2 Whoa!’ Is Open Seven Days A Week bor RV Resort and Marina is open to the public 365 days a year, press are of those who have suffered “H2 Whoa!” celebrated an official Grand Opening the weekend and in addition to this extremely popular slide attraction, the ma- losses of all kinds during the pandemic of April 27 – 29, 2018 and is located at Pleasant Harbor on the rina features Dillon’s Bayou restaurant, boat, sailing and Jet Ski — from loved ones to businesses and Southeastern shores of Lake Pleasant. The slide is open seven days rentals, kayaks, and paddle boards, fly boarding, slip rentals and to everything in between. My hope, my a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Admission is $25 Monday through storage, as well as a full service RV resort with 254 spaces, featur- Thursday and $30 Friday through Sunday; this allows riders a one- ing a clubhouse, store, heated pool and Jacuzzi. prayer is that the nightmare is behind us hour pass for unlimited use of the slide and blob jump. Additionally, Pleasant Harbor features Phoenix, a 150-person now and that we can move on to fulfill Other passes available are a one-day for $75, which gives un- boat cruise, with daily excursions, as well as breathtaking sunset much happier dreams ahead. limited thrills for the entire day and a season pass for $300, which SUMMER, continued on page 18

PORTS Ten Ways To Spoil Your Dad 2 Flagstaff Has DOWNSTREAM A variety of events fills Some Great June calendar. Ideas For June 20 4 Head for the cooler high BOATING country to celebrate dad. BoatUS has some interesting numbers. From Discover Flagstafrf Flagstaff, with its wide-ranging choice of manly activities, is the ideal place to celebrate Father’s Day. It’s easy to make 9 the day extra special for Dad when you TACKLE & TARGET plan a mountain town get-together to Roger Lipera/Unsplash Dad will love these gift ideas! show him how much you care. Whether you make it an extended family activity, a FLAGSTAFF, continued on page 19 North Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park Is Now Open The gate at the entrance to the North Rim lodging, groceries, retail, food and beverage of Grand Canyon National Park opened on services, and the gas station are ready for May 15 to mark the official opening of the visitors. There will be no shower or laundry 14 North Rim for the 2021 season. Grand Can- service available this year. The North Rim LAND CRUISING yon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides Hiker Shuttle will also be unavailable. Read of adventure on will also commence their 2021 seasonal op- the Pacific Crest Trail. erations on this date. Until The End Of October Services provided by the National Park At the lodge, food and beverage ser- Service, including the campground and the vices will be available starting at 5 a.m., 17 Grand Canyon Conservancy bookstore, are lodge check-in will begin at 4 p.m., and WESTERN WILDLIFE now available. The Backcountry Informa- dinner seating will begin at 4:30 p.m. for May Memorial Wildlife Area tion Office is also open. Grand Canyon those with reservations. As of press time, deeded on June 4, 1941. Lodge North Rim operations, including NORTH RIM, continued on page 19 PORT DOWNSTREAM I From Bats To Balloons: OWI THE CREW This Is Arizona In June Publisher ...... Jim Allen Editor...... Carol L. Allen JUNE 3 Production ...... Angela Ogden Outdoors Editor...... Margie Anderson State Bats Shooting Sports Editor ...... John Anderson Bats of Arizona — 6:30-8 p.m. June Distribution ...... Steve Bazzar 3 (AZGFD). Description: Bats are com- pletely misunderstood creatures. These Contributors flying mammals are an incredible species that fill a special niche. Learn about Arizona Game and John Kolezar the different species in Arizona and their Fish Department Kelsee Haws natural history. Register here: ASU Bass Team Kip Pollay https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/en- Lisa Brookes-Haws ews/wildpluslife/050121/ Arizona State Parks AWA, AYC, BASS Lost Our Home JUNE 5 Becky Thompson LPSC Bill Roecker Mary Syrett 2021 Cruz’n The Rim Car Show M.D.R. Proctor The 2021 Cruz’n the Rim Car Show BoatU.S. Margie Allen is presented by the Rim Country Cruis- Bureau of Maxine Brookes ers Car Club at Frontier Field; 650 N. Reclamation 9th Place in Show Low on Saturday, June Mike Brookes Chelle Brookes 5th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. National Park Classic cars, food and craft vendors and Christi Brookes Service beer garden. Daryl Horsman NAU Athletics Air Balloon Festival returns to Pinetop- Debbie Huntsman Patrick Horning Lakeside June 25-27 with 16 balloons. DJ Proctor This event will be free to the public, free Phoenix Power Don McDowell admission, hours vary. The event will in- Squadron Ed Huntsman clude morning balloon launches (weather Rory Aikin permitting), a Friday night kickoff con- Fur and Feather Rose and Ron cert, food and retail vendors, a beer gar- Gloria Bryson Pyszka den, live entertainment all weekend and Werner a beautiful balloon glow Friday and Sat- Henri Hurrier SAPC urday event. Jack Innis Superstition Search This festival is located in the heart of Jackson Bridges Arizona’s White Mountains, at an eleva- & Rescue tion of 7,000 feet. The area is part of the Jane Lemon Mott Tom Nunez largest continuous Ponderosa Pine Forest Janet Bosley Tonto National in the world. Jay Williams Forrest White Mountains Balloon Festival Gallery is in Mountain Meadow Recre- Jerry Tate USA Water Ski ation Complex, 1101 N. Woodland Road, John Campbell Wayne Gustaveson Lakeside, Ariz. 85929. Contact is Tony Alba, (928) 882-2665. CONTACT US THROUGH JUNE 30 JUNE 11-13 Arizona-an information access service for 7620 E. Mckellips Rd, Ste. 490 people who cannot access current print 2021 Arizona Lavender Festival Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Arizona: (480) 947-6219 BrewSky UTV Fest media due to a disability. https://azbeer. The 2021 Arizona Lavender Festival com www.azbw.com Black Horse Brewery is a fam- will be held at Red Rock Ranch in Con- www.westernoutdoortimes.com ily owned and operated Micro Brewery cho, Arizona from June 17-20 and again creating and brewing high quality prod- from June 24-27. Hours each day are 9 ucts for the craft beer fan. The Black a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 and 3 and MEMBERSHIPS Horse Brewery is graciously hosting the under are free. Activities include lavender Brewsky UTV Fest. Please join us for a growing discussions, cooking demonstra- fun filled weekend of trail rides exploring tions and tastings, wine and cheese tast- this amazing town filled with history. We ings and sales, live music, food vendors will have many activities such as a corn JUNE 12-20 and much more. For more information go hole tournament for example. We are still to www.redrockranch.com/2021-laven- in the planning process so stay tuned for Sedona International Film Festival der-festival. upcoming details. Join us for a festival re-scheduled and re-imagined! We are your ticket to the THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19 AWARDS JUNE 12 hottest show in town — both in-person and virtually — with your safety in mind! Rhythm On The Rails 2008 & 2013 Enjoy the best independent films from Made In The Shade The pulsing tempo of steel wheels on AZGFC Media of around the world: June 12-20, 2021 — The Made in the Shade beer tasting an iron track make for the perfect per- the Year celebrating 27 years! festival returns as Northern Arizona’s cussion to accompany live music amidst From features to shorts, documentaries longest-running, most popular craft beer wild Arizona scenery. Back by popular to animation and foreign films to student 2009 National Water Safety tasting event featuring dozens of craft demand, Verde Canyon Railroad proudly films, you will be treated to a cinephile’s Congress Award of Merit breweries, party music and entertainment, presents “Rhythm on the Rails” on select dream — nine days and more than 100 evenings during the 2021 summer season. plus food and other vendors at Pepsi Am- 2016 AZGFC Writer Of The Year phitheater. Hours are 1-5 p.m. (VIPs enter films! 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Under state law, life jackets are required to be worn by children 12 years old and younger, but it’s strongly urged that everyone wear Wear a life jacket. one while on the water. Life jackets save lives. Before heading out on the water, it’s important that boaters check Every trip. to ensure that their life jackets are in good condition and that they are the right size and ﬁ t for passengers. Look for: • Any rips or tears Every time. • Missing straps • Broken fasteners • Ensure that the ﬂ otation hasn’t shifted.

Life jackets should be inspected each boating season due to the environment’s impact on their materials and replaced if neccessary.

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To help understand how they do Trailer Assist will haul a boat trailer and it, here’s an annual look at some notewor- its tow vehicle to the nearest repair shop thy numbers behind the boating organiza- or safe area with no out-of-pocket ex- tion. pense to the member (annual fee $14) 9,357: Roadside-assistance companies BoatUS Membership across the United States and Canada that 700,294: Total number of BoatUS have the specialized equipment to handle members nationwide (annual dues: $24) boat trailer breakdowns and provide 24/7 25: The number of benefits and -ser service to BoatUS Unlimited Trailer As- vices included with BoatUS annual mem- sist service members bership, including 24/7 towing dispatch, 44%: Requests for roadside Trailer Assist service to the BoatUS 24-hour advocacy and support for boating issues, dispatch centers attributed to flat tires/ consumer assistance, boating-safety edu- BoatUS Magazine BoatUS 24-hour dispatch centers in Vir- no spare, the number-one reason. Wheel cation, and discounts on fuel, transient 481,972: Circulation of BoatUS Mag- ginia, Florida and California and local bearings (21%) were second, followed slips and travel azine, the nation’s largest recreational TowBoatUS companies by 3. trailer axle (11%), 4. trailer failure 28.4 feet: Average length of a BoatUS boating publication $790: The nationwide average cost of 38: The number of YouTube videos on-the-water towing service for a non- (6%) and 5. tow vehicle failure (5%) member’s primary boat (BoatUS mem- BoatUS Marine Insurance Program bers own two boats on average) BoatUS Magazine editors produced last BoatUS member year, from “100-hour 4-Stroke Outboard $0: Amount BoatUS members paid for $9,239,217,728: The total hull value 27: Average number of years of boat- of all boats insured with the BoatUS Ma- ing experience per BoatUS member Maintenance” to “Topsides Gelcoat Re- covered services with an Unlimited Tow- pair” ing Membership rine Insurance Program 76%: BoatUS members who day 1983: The year the first BoatUS Ma- cruise, the No. 1 boating activity, fol- 92,638: The number of hours boaters 43: TowBoatUS towing port locations on the Great Lakes region, from Clayton, rine Insurance Catastrophe Team was lowed by fishing (59%), overnight cruis- spent watching BoatUS videos on You- New York, to Bayfield, Wisconsin established to assist Houston Yacht Club ing (44%), watersports (26%) and sailing Tube last year 27: TowBoatUS towing port locations following the disastrous landfall of Hur- (20%) 407.5: The number of editorial pages published over six issues (one year) of on the Pacific Coast from San Diego, Cal- ricane Alicia. This set the course for 24: The number of helpful BoatUS ifornia, to Vancouver, British Columbia BoatUS to become the nation’s expert in App features that save boaters time and BoatUS Magazine, loaded with information to get more out of the boating life- 12,000: The average breaking strength hurricane-damage avoidance money, from requesting a tow on the wa- style in pounds of a TowBoatUS response ves- 50%: How much of a marina’s haul- ter to finding member discounts at local out bill that the BoatUS Marine Insurance 60: The number of Boating Writers sel’s towline marinas International (BWI) writing excellence 900: The fuel tank capacity in gallons BOATUS, continued on page 6 $0: The cost for BoatUS members to awards bestowed to BoatUS Magazine get a Maritime Mobile Service Identity writers since 1997 (MMSI) number, the unique nine-digit 37: The number of years BoatUS has number that is assigned to vessels and been helping members avoid boating programmed into their DSC-VHF radios mistakes through a series of boat damage to help provide a swift rescue ($25 for avoidance articles created by the BoatUS nonmembers) Marine Insurance Program, now in every 1,213: BoatUS Partner Network busi- issue of BoatUS Magazine nesses that provide discounts to BoatUS On-Water, On-Road Towing and As- members on a range of services and goods sistance including marinas, fuel, guides, tackle 312: The number of TowBoatUS tow- shops and more ing port locations across the United States 373: BoatUS Partner Network marinas 624: The number of towboats in the across the United States that offer BoatUS TowBoatUS towing fleet, the nation’s members up to 10 cents off per gallon of largest fuel. 26: The average length in feet of a 46: The number of national savings TowBoatUS response vessel. 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By John Anderson Texas, October 1-3, 2021. Attendees will get to test-drive the newest handguns on a If your dad likes to shoot, hunt, or car- live-fire shooting range, and get access to ry, Father’s Day is a snap – I’ve got some gear from the top companies in the fire- great ideas for gifts for dad at a variety of arms industry. There will also be practi- price points. You’ll be the favorite when cal seminars and courses and hundreds of Dad opens one of these! Here’s the code: products like guns, holsters, knives, and $=less than $25; $$=$25-$50; $$$=$50- more. $75; $$$$=$75+ Tickets are very reasonable: Non- USCCA member general admission $25, Non-member digital ticket $15. The digital ticket means dad can attend without leaving home, enjoying access to the expo from anywhere via phone, tablet, or computer. He can watch free seminars in real time and even enjoy a virtual walk- through of the exhibit hall with Kevin Mi- chalowski, the Executive Editor of Con- cealed Carry Magazine. Get dad a ticket at www.usccaexpo.com, or better yet – PepperBall Compact get two tickets and go with him! have a Nelson Automatic Dog Waterer that mounts to a wall or kennel pole so it won’t ever be tipped over. As the bowl, it attaches to a hose and refills as the dog or dogs drink. Since they Safariland Impulse Foam are stainless steel they’re easy to clean, Hearing Protection and it also dismounts easily when it needs a scrub. Check them out at www.gundog- Safariland Foam Impuse supply.com. Hearing Protection $ Every shooter needs hearing protec- PepperBall Mobile tion, and Safariland’s Foam Impulse ed and ready to PepperBall Launcher that Hearing Protection is fantastic. Forget weighs just a little over 2 ounces. It can those awful little foam capsules in the cel- Milspin Glass Breaker Base Plate launch a PepperBall up to 30 feet, which lophane wrapper – these are Universal Fit is up to three times the range of leading Memory Foam earplugs with patent pend- Milspin Glock Magazine personal-sized pepper sprays. The Pep- ing impulse filter technology. Simply put, Window Breaker $$$ perBall bursts on impact to release a pep- this means that in full-block mode they You might be familiar with Milspin per cloud that will quickly incapacitate a ramp noise down 20db continuously, or because they make absolutely gorgeous threat, and it doesn’t have to hit the at- Kore Gun Belts in impulse mode they give you 38db peak magazine baseplates and rear plates for tacker to be effective. It’s also reloadable Glocks. I know I got some of their stuff for impulse reduction and 13db continuous and uses an N2 cartridge. Christmas, and it’s first class and made in Kore Gun Belt $$ reduction, no batteries required. 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You just lop to keep plenty of water out for your dog off what you don’t need and the hidden because they knock the dish over or drink track in the belt has over 40 positions so it all up. The Sir Aqua solves that by re- you can adjust ¼-inch at a time. They’re PHLster filling as the dog drinks. You just attach it great. Use code KoreNew10 to get 10 Enigma to a standard garden hose (or use a steel percent off your first order at www.kore- washing machine hose if Fido likes to essentials.com. chew the hose up). This dish is made in FATHER’S DAY, continued on page 10 PHLster Enigma $$$$ the USA and only costs $32.99. They also Streamlight Pocket Mate USB Is Dad a runner? A doctor maybe? Rechargeable Mini Flashlight A gym rat? Maybe he’s just a guy who Streamlight Pocket Mate prefers to dress casually and forego USB Rechargeable Mini Light the belt now and then. If you carry, you This little flashlight is awesome – it will know your options are extremely limited run from 20 to 60 minutes on a charge, it when you’re wearing something like gym will attach to darn near anything with its shorts, jogging pants, or scrubs. The PHL- integrated clip and snap hook, it comes in ster Enigma ends that problem. It’s not four colors, puts out 325 lumen on high, a holster – it’s a holder for your holster. and has a micro usb port for charging. The It comes with a 46-inch adjustable belt, pushbutton switch will glow green to let Fidlock Magnetic Quick Release Buckle, you know when it’s charged up. mounting and attachment hardware, a The Pocket Mate is just 2” long x 1.08” holster faceplate, and a leg leash. wide by 0.5” thick. Best of all, it’s only You simply adjust the belt to fit you, $21.50 at www.brightguy.com. 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Lake Powell Report (mid-May) Bass Fishing Is At Springtime Peak By Wayne Gustevson in 3 or more feet of water, there will be pieces of anchovies. Cast a chunk of an- both large and smallmouth bass hanging chovy out 40 feet and let it slowly descend [At press time] the falling lake level around in the weeds. It is more likely to back to the boat. Chum excites the school is slowing down slightly, but there is still find bass under overhanging rocks. Nest and they search for more bait. When your more water going out than coming in. builders may build a nest on a sandy ridge baited hook appears, the striper school at- The daily water temperature now varies or under the protection of rocky habitat. tacks, and many fish are caught in short between 62-68 F. This is the spawning Old cottonwood trees that have been un- order. trigger for bass in Lake Powell. Expect der water for decades, may also attract Anchovies are fragrant but soft. A to find male bass building and guarding bass. Effective bass lures include single piece of striper meat, filleted off a skinny nests over the length of the lake. and double-tailed plastic grubs, Ned rigs, striper, will stay on the hook much longer Senkos and a wide variety of plastic baits. if the hook pierces the striper skin. On my Check The Ledges last trip, I caught 9 stripers on the same In Side Canyons Bait Is Red Hot! piece of striper meat. If the hungry striper Bass fishing for both largemouth and Fishing for stripers using bait is red school slows down, use anchovies once W ayne Gustaveson smallmouth bass is at the springtime hot! The close spots in the southern lake, more to energize the school. Yesterday, peak. With the crazy low water levels, ex- such as the dam and Buoy 3 are not as we had a school going strong eating strip- striper lure to find active stripers. In Good pect to find bass on or under ledges in the good as the uplake spots. It is better to er bait. Eventually, the school quit biting Hope Bay and further uplake, trolling side canyons. Rocks provide shade and run farther uplake to the mouth of Warm and I assumed they moved on. I put on an- works even better than bait for catching structure and may be the best habitat to Creek, Gunsight Canyon, Labyrinth Wall, other anchovy and the school lit up again. many stripers, walleye and bass. Trolling find bass and crappie. There are very few Buoy 25, Rock Creek and beyond. In the I think the scent of the anchovy energized lures that worked great this week were brushy areas where largemouth and crap- northern lake, stripers are at the mouth of the school. Strike King 5XD, XRap Shad, and Lucky pie prefer to hangout. Lake Canyon, Moki Wall and mouth of Craft XD Pointers. Occasionally, there will be a wind- Moki Canyon. Troll Your Favorite Lure blown pile of tumbleweeds in a pro- To find an active school, watch the If bait is not your favorite, go to the At press time, lake elevation was 3561 tected ravine. If the tumbleweeds are graph for fish traces, then chum small backs of canyons and troll your favorite and water temperature was 62-68F. n Public Comments Sought On Fish Stocking In Arizona Proposal would continue federal funding to support AZGFD sport fish-stocking program.

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AZ LAKES, AZ PROS/LAKE PLEASANT Vanderkooi Has Amazing Success With Carolina Rig By margie anderson farther out into the open water. Before he VanderKooi. “The Carolina rig is more started fishing, Rob explained his rig. subtle, but if the fish start getting more I’ll never forget the year the All Star “I use a flippin’ stick to fish the Caro- active, you can always move it faster.” Super Team Championship at Lake Pleas- lina rig,” he began, “because it’s long ant was won with a Carolina rig, and Rob enough to give me a lot of sweep-set During The Dog Days VanderKooi and Lynton Leslie also took power, and strong enough to move the During the dog days of summer, second place using the rig. Both before line quickly to set the hook. I spool a bass hold tight to the submerged trees. and since that tournament, many oth- big reel with 20-pound-test Berkley Big Rob inches the rig along, slowly easing ers have been won on Pleasant using the Game line, and I use a 15-pound-test it up and through the trees, then letting same technique. leader.” The slightly lighter leader means the weight fall back to the bottom. The Dean Farrell and Dave Deadman MaRgie andeRson that if he breaks off, he usually doesn’t lizard follows along behind, fluttering rob vanderkooi With are two other anglers who have learned John anderson lose the whole set-up, just the leader and and waving as it gets pulled through the to fish this rig with incredible results. hook. branches. Almost every bite occurs as VanderKooi agreed to show us how, whole time, and weighed an incredible 36 the lizard falls down through the trees, where, and when he uses the Carolina rig. pounds the first day. “You have to be in ‘That’s A Good Bait!’ so once it stops falling, VanderKooi lifts Here’s what we learned: just the right spot,” Rob emphasizes, “If Rob adds a 3/4-ounce egg sinker to the and “weighs” the line. If it feels different, you’re even ten feet off, you’re not going line, then threads on a glass bead before he sets the hook hard and fast by sweep- The Summer/Winter Rig to catch the fish.” Rob located this honey tying on the swivel with a Palomar knot. ing the rod sideways and turning the reel Rob likes the Carolina rig in summer hole weeks before the tournament, and To the swivel he adds the four-foot lead- hard. and winter. He looks for outside structure repeatedly checked it and kept an eye on er of 15-pound-test Big Game line, and “This time of year, like winter, you — good long points with a hard break- off it in the days preceding the tournament. ties on an extra wide gap 3/0 Gamakatsu don’t get a lot of bites,” says Rob, “but to deep water either on one side or at the hook. The lure he likes best is a water- you have a chance to get good bites by us- end. This kind of point will hold fish even Another Good Point melon Zoom Lizard. “There’s no scent ing a big bait like the lizard.” He proved when the water is rising or falling rapidly, A lot of people witnessed the im- on this lure, but I think they’d digest it his point by immediately catching a cou- VanderKooi explains, because the break pressive bag of fish that he and Lynton before they spit it out,” he declares. “You ple of five-pounders off the new spot. makes it possible for them to move up brought to the scales, and some people know that’s a good bait.” “In winter, when there’s more water or down to keep at a comfortable depth, knew where the pair had been fishing, so Casting a Carolina rig is not easy — in the lake, I start fishing the river ends,” while the sloping point provides an easily it got pounded pretty hard; however, it Rob slings it out sideways to get maxi- he continued. “There are good points like accessible feeding area. didn’t take VanderKooi long to find a new mum distance, and he barely moves it this all over this lake, and all you have to During the Championship, Rob and honey hole. About 75 yards away was once it hits bottom. “Texas rigs are for do is find them, then have the patience to Lynton stayed on the same spot the another point that looked good, this one more aggressive fish, I think,” states fish them thoroughly.” n June 2021Arizona Hunting Calendar ComPiled By margie anderson

For the Fall 2021 Hunt: Apply online at www.azgfd.govfor deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, sandhill crane by June 8, 2021. Tags mailed out by Aug 9, 2021.The fall regulations booklet is available on- AZGFD Accepting line and at outdoor stores. Applications must be submitted online. Applications For If tags are left over, first come applications accepted by mail on or after 8:00 a.m. July 26, 2021. Available at Game and 2021 Fall Hunts Fish offices after 8:00 am Aug 2, 2021. ARIZONA BIG GAME SUPER UsFws The deadline is fast RAFFLE: If you win, you can hunt AZ Coyote big game species for 365 days. Get raf- approaching: June 8. fle tickets for elk, antelope, Coues, mule who possesses a valid license. Falconry-

deer, black bear, desert bighorn sheep, only hunts require a Sport Falconry waLLace KecK The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- buffalo, mountain lion, javelina, turkey. License. See regulations for daily lim- skunk ment (AZGFD) is accepting applications Go to www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle. its and bag limits. This calendar is for for 2021 hunt permit-tags issued through com.Mail Order Entries must be received convenience only. You must read and areas statewide except National Wildlife the draw process for deer, fall turkey, fall by July 9, 2021. Online orders accepted follow the hunting regulations found in Refuges, and 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M. javelina, bighorn sheep, fall bison and through July 11, 2021. Drawing Time and the booklets and pamphlets available at Any cottontail. sandhill crane. Place TBA. Go to the website to see de- www.azgfd.com and at retailers where Cottontail rabbit in Buenos Aires, To apply, visit www.azgfd.gov and and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife tails about the raffle and additional prizes licenses are sold. click on “Apply For The Draw.” For an and raffles. Refuges:year-round any cottontail rabbit. overview of the application service, in- Cottontail rabbit limited weapon 2021-22 Fees: SMALL GAME cluding license requirements, applying General Hunting, resident: $37 Non- (shotgun shooting shot):year-round. for bonus points and payment informa- resident: not available see combination Tassel-eared tree squirrel Unit 31: Open areas except National Wildlife Ref- tion, see Page 26 of the “2021-22 Arizona Combination Hunt and fish, resident: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021(year-round). Hunting Regulations.” Printed versions $57 Non-resident: $160 Cottontail rabbit: year-round Open HUNTING, continued on page 12 soon will be available at all license deal- Youth combination hunt and fish (ages ers statewide. 10-17), resident: $5 Non-resident: $5 Arizona’s Kayak Fishing Headquarters The deadline for the department to Short-term combination license, resi- receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. dent: $15/day, Non-resident: $20/day Hobie Kayaks (Arizona time) Tuesday, June 8, 2021. There are also fees for permit-tags and Applicants must possess a valid Arizona nonpermit-tags. See the 2021-2022 Hunt- Sales • Rentals • Rigging hunting license to apply for a hunt permit- ing Regulations at www.azgfd.com for tag. That license must be valid on the last details. New • Used day of the application period (June 8). Report Vandalism: 1-800-VANDALS In the meantime — Report poachers: Operation Game • Check your AZGFD portal account. Thief 800-352-0700 rewards for informa- This is the perfect time to review your tion that results in an arrest. personal data, including your application Be sure to check the hunting regula- history and total bonus points (bonus, tions carefully before you hunt. Many of loyalty, hunter education). If something the following hunts have notes and le- seems amiss, call AZGFD at 602-942- gal requirements listed. You must check 3000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday the regulations. Pick up a paper copy at through Friday. outdoor stores, Game and Fish offices, • Know your Department ID or Cus- or go online at www.azgfd.com and click LowerGear tomer ID. This is a must to submit an OUTDOORS on regulations to download the booklet. application. There are three ways to lo- “Open areas” have restrictions beyond 2155 E. University Dr cate a Department ID or Customer ID: what is listed here. ALL HUNTS require Log into your AZGFD portal account, Tempe • 480-348-8917 and click on “View Details” under “My a valid hunting license or combination license. Hunters under 10 need a license www.lowergear.com Open 7 days FALL HUNTS, continued on page 12 or they must be accompanied by an adult

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ExPAND SKILLS — OUTDOOR SKILLS NETWORK Watch For Updates In Downstream Each Issue ComPiled By doUg BUrt and other outdoor skill development events is just one portion of these events. Many of shooting lessons, instructional, typically AZGFD HuntinG/SHootinG throughout the year. Most of these events of- these events are also open to people wishing 1-day activity. Instructional — knowledge SportS MAnAGer fer mentoring (not guides), hands-on activi- to learn more about wildlife, habitat, conser- or information imparted ties, seminars, a hot meal and campfires for vation, camping and the outdoors. • Skill Meter: 0-5 Are you interested in going hunting, but sharing your story. For a continually updated list of events • Mentoring Meter: 7-10 not sure where to start? Event types and descriptions are merely and to register, visit: www.azgfd.gov/Out- Look no further. The Arizona Game and guidelines to help you choose what is best doorSkills Beginner Fish Department along with an extensive for you — they are not prerequisites — most • Basic take of wildlife, 1-day event, network of partnering organizations host events offer activities that are suitable for all Introductory pass shooting, species include dove, ducks, dozens of learn how to hunt, fish, shoot, trap skill levels and interests. Further, hunting • No hunting or pursuit of wildlife, SKILLS, continued on page 17

Falconry-only seasons for Sparrows able and the hunts are in late August to HUNTING and Starlings, crow, coati, Gunnison’s mid-September. See regulations. Continued from page 11 Prairie Dog, others: see regulations. Spring Turkey applications accepted SANDHILL CRANE hunting is by through October 13, 2020. Tags will be uges) any cottontail rabbit. permit only. Hunts are in November and mailed out by December 4. Hunts vary by Falconry-only cottontail rabbit: December. Apply online by June 8, 2020. unit and occur in April and May.See the year-round. Open areas except National REPTILES A hunting or combination spring regulations for details. Archery- Wildlife Refuges any cottontail rabbit. license is required for taking reptiles. A only nonpermit-tag required Turkey is Fishing or combination license is required Aug 20-Sept 9, in certain areas only. See PREDATORY AND for taking softshell turtles. See regula- regulations for restrictions and require- FUR-BEARING MAMMALS LUxiL tions booklet for list of legal reptiles and ments. taking methods. Coyote and skunk: year-round. Open antelope Jackrabbit BISON Seasons vary in length and are General Reptiles: year-round – see areas statewide except National Wildlife in November and December. There are All mammals EXCEPT game mam- regulations for areas, limits, and closed Refuges and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and also limited opportunity permits for gen- mals, fur-bearing mammals, predatory areas. 38M. eral, muzzleloader, and archery. Those Coyote and skunk Buenos Aires mammals, bats, coati, black-footed- BIG GAME HUNTING: see regu- ferret, New Mexico jumping mouse, lations for information on hunts and hunts also vary in length and are in late Wildlife Refuge: year-round August – December. See regulations.Ap- Coyote, Cabeza Prieta National Gunnison’s prairie dog, black-tailed dates. Big game hunting is by permit prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, oce- only. To see draw odds go to www. ply online by June 8, 2021 Wildlife Refuge: year-round Spring bison hunts are in January, Coyote and skunk limited weapon lot, otter, porcupine and wolves: year- azgfd.com/Hunting/surveydata/ DEER HUNTING We have two kinds April-June, July, and August, depending (shotgun shooting shot): year-round. round. Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Units 11M, of deer: Coues’ whitetail and mule deer. on unit. Applications are being accepted Open areas statewide except National 25M, 26M, and 38M) Hunting is by permit only. Resident per- through October 13, 2020. Tags will be Wildlife Refuges. Jackrabbit Open Areas statewide in- mit tags are $58, non-resident $315. Ap- mailed out by December 4, 2020. ply online by June 8, 2021Hunts vary OTHER BIRDS cluding Buenos Aires and Cabeza Prie- ta National Wildlife refuges, excluding in length and are in October, November, NONPERMIT TAGS – AND MAMMALS all other Refuges and Units 11M, 25M, and December. Specialty hunts include PURCHASE OVER House sparrow and European star- 26M, and 38M: year-round archery, muzzleloader, CHAMP (Chal- THE COUNTER ling: year-round. Open areas statewide Limited weapon (shotgun shooting lenged Hunter Access Mobility Permit), Archery Turkey except National Wildlife Refuges and shot) English house sparrows and Eu- and youth hunts. There are also archery- Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M. Youth-only turkey ropean starling: year-round. Open areas only non-permit tags that can be bought Bear statewide except National Wildlife Ref- over the counter. See the regulations for Mountain lion uges. information about those permits. Archery Javelina Limited weapon (shotgun shooting Archery-only non permit-tag deer Elk shot) Gunnison’s prairie dog Unit 11M: seasons are in August-September, De- Archery deer year-round. cember, and January. See the 2021-2022 Limited weapon (shotgun shoot- regulations for details. There is a chart on Bobcat seal (for sale or export) ing shot) All mammals EXCEPT game page 35. See the regulations for information on mammals, furbearing mammals, pred- BIGHORN SHEEP Sheep tags are these non-permit tags and prices. atory mammals, bats, coati, black-foot- notoriously hard to get. Apply online by edferret, New Mexico jumping mouse, June 8, 2021. Season dates vary and fall POPULATION Gunnison’s prairie dog, black-tailed in October through December. See regu- MANAGEMENT HUNTS prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, oce- lations. To be put in the hunter pool for popula- lot, otter, porcupine and wolves: year- TURKEYFall turkey season is in Oc- tion management hunts, fill out the form round. Open areas statewide except Na- tober. Apply online by June 8, 2021. found in the regulations. You need to re- tional Wildlife Refuges. Archery-only non-permit tags are avail- submit every year. n

602-942-3000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Guard. Information: www.azgfd.gov/ FALL HUNTS Monday through Friday. pointguard. Continued from page 11 • Plan to purchase PointGuard. This For more information, check out allows hunters to surrender their hunt “What You Need to Know,” a list of AZGFD Dashboard;” check your hunting permit-tag(s) for any reason without los- frequently asked questions (FAQs), at or combination hunt and fish license if it ing their bonus points. A portal account https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Draw/. was purchased online; or call AZGFD at is no longer required to purchase Point- n WWM Moved Flyer.qxp_Layout 1 3/8/17 9:39 AM Page 1

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F aTHER’s Day Gifts For Outdoor Dads Enjoy Shopping For The Many Types Of Dads And the best gift of all is several of their kits, including one for our month for service. So – not cheap, but in- also works wonders on those inflatable French Brittany, Mochi. They are ideal – valuable if we ever really need it. I got mattresses that are almost impossible to your love and your time. compact and comprehensive. an email from Jeep the other day and they get back in the carrying bag if you de- have one of their own now. flate them by hand. Trust me, I know. I By Margie Anderson A Sturdy Shovel got ours for around $25 on Amazon. Just Another thing an off-road dad needs to search for 12-volt pump and make sure If you’re like me, your dad probably have is a shovel.Nowadays there are shov- you check that it also deflates. A 12-volt had a lot to do with your love of the out- els that are actually multitools, and that’s has more power than a battery-operated doors. A dad who hikes, fishes, hunts, the kind we have in our Jeep. With it, you pump so it really deflates those pillows camps, or goes off-road is so easy to buy can dig yourself out of a bind, smooth out and mattresses beautifully. for! Basically, when I bought stuff for my a spot for your tent, put your fire out, etc. dad I just bought stuff I’d like to have Just search for survival shovels online and myself. If that doesn’t work for you, I’ve you’ll find tons of them. Make sure to get got some ideas for you. Here’s a bunch of a sturdy one – read the reviews. A cheap stuff I bet your outdoor dad will love. shovel that breaks when you try to use it is worse than useless. Ideas For The Off-Road Dad John and I go exploring a lot, so I A Small Satellite Phone TrailsOffroad.com Off-Road Trails know there are some things that you re- One of the things that gives us the most For Vehicles ally need to have in your vehicle. One is peace of mind when we’re in the boonies a great first aid kit. You can find a wide is our Garmin In-Reach Mini. It’s a small A Membership range of kits at www.mymedic.com at satellite phone that lets us call for help Here’s a cool idea for your off-roading a variety of price points. Another great when there is no cell signal. There are lots dad: Get him a premium membership in place for outdoorsman first aid kits is of different brands of these phones, and www.trailsoffroad.com AND www.ga- www.adventuremedicalkits.com. I’ve got ours was around $300, plus about $13/ iagps.com. This will allow him to not only find great off-road trails to explore, but also it will allow him to upload those trails from traillsoffroad to his Gaia app,

JetBoil A Favorite: The JetBoil One of my absolute favorite pieces of camping gear is my JetBoil. It runs on canned gas and boils water in about two minutes. Their Flash Java Kit model only takes 100 seconds! I use it for making coffee, boiling water for our Backpackers Pantry meals, and for heating up water for doing the dishes in camp (if we have any). They have a variety of models now – I got Survival Shovel GAIA GPS app showing trails I mine years ago and it is still going strong. downloaded from TrailsOffroad. It even has a button that lights the gas so I com. The Gaia app shows you don’t need matches. You can see them at where you are in real time, www.jetboil.com. regardless of cell service. Waterproof Matches Are Handy which means he can see where he is in If you like to have the kids make real time so he knows he’s staying on something for dad, why not repurpose a the trail. Our Jeep is even equipped with prescription bottle and old candle stubs a screen that I can show the Gaia app on to make dad some waterproof matches? while we’re driving, so John can see the You’ll need to help, but all you have to map too. It is so cool. The premium Gaia do is dip wooden matches in melted wax membership is $39.99 and the Trails Of- one at a time. They don’t take long to so- froad All-Access is $25 – each of them is lidify, and then you can put them in the good for one year. I guarantee Dad will prescription bottle. I’ve also seen people love it! do it with clear nail polish instead – which might be better if dad is going to leave the bottle in the truck. The wax might melt. Another idea for those prescription bottles is a small sewing kit for emergency tent/ clothing/backpack repairs in the field.

The Hunting Dad A Map Of The Hunt Unit Does your dad have a favorite hunting unit? You can go to www.mytopo. com and get a map of that hunt unit, and you can also buy them at Sportsman’s Tent Cot Warehouse. At mytopo you can actually For The Camping Dad make a custom map of any favorite area How About A Tent Cot? and they aren’t very expensive at all. Or Is your dad getting a bit long in the pick him up one of those DeLorme At- las and Gazetteer booklets at your local tooth and finding it harder and harder outdoor store – it has detailed topo maps to exit the tent for those nighttime calls of the whole state, including back roads, of nature? If you don’t mind spending a recreation sites, and GPS grids. The Ari- couple hundred bucks, you can get him a zona one is $24.95 and you can get them tent cot. These are just what they sound at Wide World of Maps www.maps4u. like – a cot with a tent that attaches to it. com. You could also get him a map of his You can get singles or doubles, and comfy favorite National Forest – these are excel- inflatable mattresses to fit. So much nicer lent because they have all the forest roads than sleeping on the ground! We got ours labeled. I love them. at www.kamprite.com. They have a compact model that is just around $163. Outfit The Man Hunting dads also need camo hats and Another Good Idea: A Pump shirts, game bags, rubber gloves, etc. A If dad likes to keep things comfy but visit to Cabelas, Bass Pro Shop, or Sports- compact, a 12-volt pump that also deflates man’s Warehouse will blow you away is an ideal gift. Since I pack our bedding when you see the variety of stuff you can in Space Bags, that 12-volt pump is the get for a dad who hunts. Contact Mike Wallace at (480) 228-7733 or [email protected] perfect way to get them back to their tiny size for packing in the morning, and it SHOPPING, continued on page 15

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‘KNOW BEFORE yOU GO’ Tonto National Forest Has Initiated Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Current drought conditions in central by a fine of up to $5,000 and imprison- tions are present on the Tonto National Arizona resulted in the Tonto National ment for up to six months. Forest. Fire danger conditions are moni- Forest (Tonto) entering Stage 1 Fire For more information regarding the tored closely from spring through sum- Restrictions on May 14 beginning at 8 fire restrictions closure order and map, mer, or through the end of fire season, to a.m. in an effort to protect public health see the “Alerts & Warnings” section on determine when fire restriction orders are by reducing the number of preventable, the Tonto home page at www.fs.usda.gov/ appropriate. human-caused wildfires. Restrictions tonto. The forest’s Stage 1 fire restriction or- will remain in effect until forest officials The public can obtain current state and der includes a prohibition on “discharg- determine that conditions have changed federal fire restrictions information across ing a firearm” (with an exception for legal sufficiently to reduce the risk of human- Arizona on the Arizona Interagency Wild- hunting activity) pursuant to 36 C.F.R. caused wildfires. fire Prevention and Information website. 261.58(m). The purpose of this prohi- Visit Inciweb for information on cur- bition is to protect the public and our Prohibited Acts MaRK KaUFFMan/UnspLash rent fires burning in Arizona. natural resources from the risk of a rec- During Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, the reational shooting-caused ignition during following acts are prohibited on all Na- Exemptions To The Stage 1 Fire Prevention Team On the extreme environmental conditions as- tional Forest System lands within the Fire Restrictions The Tonto National Forest sociated with Arizona summers. Tonto: • Persons using a device solely fueled The Tonto National Forest has mobi- • Igniting, building, maintaining, at- by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can lized a National Fire Prevention Educa- Need To Restrict Recreational Shooting tending or using a fire, campfire, or stove be turned on and off. Such devices can tion Team to inform forest visitors about There is a need to restrict recreational fire, including charcoal and briquettes, only be used in an area that is barren or target shooting caused wildfires and the shooting for public safety and resource outside a fire structure that is provided cleared of all overhead and surrounding forest’s Stage 1 fire restrictions. Inter- protection across the forest when these by the Forest Service within a designated flammable materials within 3 feet of the agency group educates Tonto National conditions are present due to the Tonto’s area. device. Forest visitors about wildfire prevention. exceptionally high recreational use. Re- • Smoking, except within an enclosed • Any Federal, State, or local officer, sponsible recreation requires forest visi- vehicle or building, a developed recre- or member of an organized rescue or fire- Target Shooting tors to be extra cautious. ation site, or while stopped in an area at fighting force in the performance of offi- Target shooting is a recognized cause least three (3) feet in diameter that is bar- cial duty. of wildfires when high fire danger condi- TONTO, continued on page 18 ren or cleared of any flammable material. • Persons with a written Forest Ser- • Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas vice authorization specifically exempting gun. This means recreational target shoot- them from the effect of this Order. ing is prohibited. However, persons en- • Persons engaged in legal hunting ac- gaged in legal hunting activities pursuant tivity pursuant to state, federal, or tribal Tutoring, Editing, Writing to state, federal, or tribal laws and regula- laws and regulations are allowed to dis- tions are allowed to discharge a firearm charge a firearm while taking wildlife. As a college English teacher, editor, and writer of both while taking wildlife. ﬁction and non-ﬁction for many years, I am available $25/hour Definitions online (or by U.S. mail) for tutoring, editing, proofreading, copyediting, and writing. I have skills in academic (4 hour minimum) No Fireworks At All Designated area defined: Developed research at both high school and college levels and can Visitors are reminded that fireworks recreation sites such as campgrounds and also assist those working toward their GEDs, those who Carol Allen and explosives are prohibited year-round picnic areas that are maintained and ad- need help with resumes, and with both advertising and proposals. [email protected] on National Forest System lands. ministered by the Forest Service, shown The May 8 start of the Maverick fire on the current Forest visitor maps, and are on the Mesa Ranger District is one of six equipped with permanent fire structures. human-caused wildfire starts on the Tonto Fire structure defined: A permanent in May, according to Taiga Rohrer, Tonto metal or concrete structure, which is spe- National Forest Fire Management Officer. cifically designed for the purpose of con- “With extreme drought, ‘Very High’ to taining a campfire or cooking fire that has ‘Extreme Fire Danger’, no rain forecasted been installed and maintained by the For- in the near future and rising temperatures, est Service. we’re anticipating an active wildfire season,” Rohrer said. “These fire restrictions For More Information will protect human life, property and our Forest officials emphasize that viola- natural resources.” tion of these fire restrictions is punishable

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This is what best-sell- ing author Barney “Scout” Mann had to Jacob Jolibois on Unsplash say about Whistler’s Way — “William ‘Whistler’ Monk invites you to ride on his shoulders, reading his Grand Canyon thoughts, simply by turning the pages of Whistler’s Way … A Thru-Hiker’s Ad- venture on the Pacific Crest Trail. This is National Park Monk’s second long trail book. The first chronicled his 2017 eastern adventure, Whistler’s Walk: the Appalachian Trail in Urges Visitors WE ARE 142 Days. VFW POST 3513 “In Whistler’s Way, Monk ran head- To Hike Safely long into a big snow year on the PCT. So AUXILIARY many hikers flipped, skipping the Sierra Hikers and backpackers hiking in the Nevada, re-starting further north, with the inner canyon are strongly encouraged to hope to return later to John Muir’s ‘Range be prepared for excessively hot tempera- of Light’.” tures greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit Monk, too, made that hard decision, this spring and summer season. Hikers at- testing his philosophy: “I’ve never had a tempting rigorous distances, such as “Rim bad day in my life.” That philosophy was to Rim” through the inner canyon, must sorely tested again on the slopes of Mt. be self-reliant and understand their own Jefferson when he careened down an icy physical limitations to prevent emergency bank, breaking ribs. Still, 37 days later, situations for themselves and responders. BECOME AN AUXILIARY MEMBER. Monk was back on trail. That this book Rangers at Grand Canyon strongly Contact Dorothy Callaway exists at all is the result of Monk’s promise urge visitors who plan to hike in the can- [email protected] made to himself; “[A]s difficult as it was, yon to take extra precautions and hike I committed to myself that I would never safely. Hikers should hike before 10 a.m. miss a day of writing in my journal.” and after 4 p.m., rest in shade whenever Monk’s trail companion of over 2,000 possible, and avoid hiking during the heat miles reported in the foreword that Monk of the day. Important tips for a successful was “excited and giddy” whenever he hike include the following: balancing real stopped to jot journal notes. Whistler’s food, electrolyte, and water intake; drink- Way certainly covers the trail sights and ing when thirsty; getting wet to stay cool, stunning landscapes, but Monk makes sure to focus on what was most impor- and stopping hiking if you start to feel ill. tant to him — the people, repeatedly the All visitors should ensure they are people, how good-spirited and kind Monk drinking plenty of fluids, taking breaks found them as he thru-hiked the Pacific in shade during the heat of the day, and Crest Trail. watching for signs of distress in traveling Just as for Monk, readers of Whistler’s companions. Drinking water is available Way may find their faith in people renewed on the Bright Angel and North Kaibab VFW Post 3513 and restored. trails but not available on the South Kai- We are the largest VFW Post in Scottsdale and the only Scottsdale VFW Post with its Whistler’s Way is available on Ama- bab trail. Visitors also are reminded they own building for events. We are located one mile south of downtown Scottsdale. zon. should be prepared to self-rescue while on 7220 E Wilshire Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · (480) 941-9849 www.amazon.com/dp/1952019028/ the canyon’s trails and recreate responsi- ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_ bly while visiting the park. encoding=UTF8&fbclid=IwAR2d43p_ Additional information about hiking lLZoU27axi-XHkV8c0aPS3yHXegiFRO smart in the heat is available at https:// 3xCcctCV2rMIgzctWh8I&qid=16116110 www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike- 84&ref_=tmm_pap_title_0&sr=8-3 n smart.htm. n

16 | June 2021 www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com PORT WESTERN WILDLIFE Please Leave The Wild Babies Alone The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- ents, which are likely just out foraging for animal that is clearly sick or injured with when you should remove a baby wild ani- ment (AZGFD) reminds the public to food and water. wounds or broken bones, is unresponsive mal from its natural environment. leave baby wildlife alone. As tempera- “This can often leave a parent search- or lethargic, has been attacked by a cat or • It is always better to call a wildlife tures rise and days grow longer, the new- ing for its young, and wildlife raised by dog, or there is strong evidence that the rehabilitator to remove or assess a wild borns of many wildlife species are begin- humans is less likely to survive if released mother is dead. animal. ning to explore the world around them. back into the wild.” Young wildlife found in a yard or in • If you’ve already picked up a young AZGFD encourages people to resist Once they’ve been removed from the the field is rarely abandoned. Typically, animal, put it back exactly where you the urge to help seemingly abandoned wild, some species of baby animals, such once the perceived predator (perhaps a found it, or under/in a shrub nearby where animals, including baby birds and young as elk calves or deer fawns, may even dog, cat or person) leaves the area, one or its mother can find it. rabbits, as a parent is likely nearby and have to be euthanized because they can- both parents will return and continue to will return once humans have left the area. not be released due to disease concerns. care for the young. Wildlife Rehabilitators In addition, zoos and other wildlife sanc- For concerns about young humming- Can Have Negative tuaries have limited space to hold them. Bird Babies birds, in or out of nests statewide, call Consequences Wildlife centers around the state are Baby birds are the most common wild- Noreen Geyer-Kordosky at 520 240- “Picking up or ‘rescuing’ baby wildlife inundated each year with baby birds, rab- life species encountered by the public 2686. Noreen also offers a free Power- is often unnecessary and can have nega- bits and other wildlife that were unneces- and removed from the wild. Additionally, Point program “Hummingbirds: Natu- tive consequences,” said Stacey Sekscien- sarily taken from the wild. eggs of ground-nesting birds like quail ral History” for both children (4th-12th ski, wildlife education program manager. should be left in place when discovered. grade) and adults (60-90 minute including “While the intention is well-meaning, Contact A Rehabilitator time for questions) in the Tucson area. To the ‘rescue’ often results in a newborn or The public should contact a licensed Picking Up Injured Wildlife schedule a presentation, email Noreen at juvenile animal being taken from its par- wildlife rehabilitator if they encounter an • There is almost never an occasion [email protected] n

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A closing reception for formational web tool that went live this you go! arizona Boating & Watersports/ exhibiting artists and the public will be spring. This tool provides the public with Western outdoor times held in the fall. To learn about each artist, fire restrictions information for public For More Information (480) 947-6219 visit https://www.tubacpresidio.org/spe- lands that is easy to find and understand. Public Affairs Officer: Susan Blake, [email protected] cial-exhibits or Facebook: https://www. The tool also links users to those agencies (480) 647-8082, [email protected], www.azbw.com facebook.com/preservetubac n that manage public lands for more de- www.fs.usda.gov/tonto n www.westernoutdoortimes.com 7620 East McKellips Road, Ste 490 Scottsdale, AZ 85257 More information is available at rocky point times newspaper FISH https://www.azgfd.com/Fishing/Fisher- SUMMER (52) 6383836325 Continued from page 10 iesManagement/. Continued from page 1 [email protected] • View the draft Environmental As- www.rockypointcollectibles.com alternatives. The preferred alternative for sessment here: https://azgfd-portal-word- and music cruises. Need a boat or water P.O. Box 887 the agencies, also known as the Proposed press-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws. skis? Rent a Jet Ski? Paddle board or sail- Lukeville, AZ 85341 U.S.A. Action, would allow AZGFD to continue com/wp-content/uploads/archive/Final- boat? How about trying out fly boarding? Draft-FWS-EA-2021-SFSP-5_11_2021. radio sHoWs its stocking program for the next 10 years Hydroboarding is one of the hottest and also includes conservation measures pdf new extreme watersports, allowing lake don Mcdowell to reduce potential impacts on federally visitors the opportunity to propel up to 50 (623) 221-7655 Additional Information feet off the water with the assistance of [email protected] listed or sensitive native aquatic or semi- aquatic species. 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In fis- After a full day of lake activities, (623) 879-7236 cal year 2020, AZGFD sold 273,902 fish- [email protected] • Emailed to [email protected], or there’s no reason to drive back home — ing licenses, generating revenue of nearly www.halesmarineservices.com • Sent by U.S. Mail to Arizona Game Pleasant Harbor RV Park offers full hook- $14 million. 22241 North 24 Avenue and Fish Department, Attention: Dave up and dry camping, with amazing views During the last six years, AZGFD has Phoenix, AZ 85027 U.S.A. Weedman, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, of Lake Pleasant. Be sure to call ahead for stocked approximately 3 million fish per reservations (800-475-3272)! sWiM platForMs Phoenix, AZ 85086 (must be postmarked year. The majority of stockings were cold- Maricopa Water District (MWD)’s no later than June 11, 2021). water species, such as Rainbow, Apache, swim platforms Your written comments — including Pleasant Harbor pretty much as it all. 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18 | June 2021 www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com Passports. They direct you to lunar-like FLAGSTAFF geologic features where Apollo astronauts NORTH RIM Continued from page 1 trained. Give Dad the opportunity to Continued from page 1 tell you where he was when Americans gathering of the nearest and dearest or an first landed on the moon and what he masks are required indoors and outdoors intimate one-on-one, these Flagstaff Fa- remembers. Step back in time together: in any locations where physical distanc- ther’s Day happenings will make him feel one small step for Dad, a giant leap for ing cannot be maintained. The last day of like a star. Celebrate your Pops on Sun- the whole family. the 2021 season for most commercial ser- day, June 21, 2020. Go outdoors, or stay inside—here are ten ideas for fun things vices will be October 15, 2021. 8. Take A Hike The National Park Service will contin- to do on Father’s Day. For a fun Flagstaff Father’s Day, ue its operations including the Backcoun- there’s nothing like spending quality time 1. Lumberjack Challenge obstacles in the Ponderosa pines. You’ll with Dad hiking in the great outdoors. Let try Information Office and campground Stumped for fun things to do on Fa- build trust in each other while scaling Pops choose the trail: a leisurely family through October 31. November 1 through ther’s Day? Take Dad axe throwing for ropes courses near the treetops that are December 1, the North Rim will be open an über memorable day. After lessons for sure to deliver thrills to remember for- walk at Picture Canyon Natural and Cul- for day use only (no overnight parking) proper throwing technique, he’s sure to be ever. Family-friendly options include the tural Preserve, a moderate hike in Lava the best axe-wielding Pa ever. 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