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Land Cruising Western Pages 12-14 Tackle Boating Wildlife Pages 4-6 & Target Pages 10-11 Pages 7-9 January 2016 Vol. 11, No. 9 Ringing In A Happy New Year New Powerboat Sales Continue Surge In 2015 Boating Industry To Approach Pre-Recession Levels In 2016 Boats larger than ON THE COVER 40 feet, saltwater ‘Backbone’ Of ÀVKLQJERDWVVHH sales resurgence. America’s Boating

New powerboat sales are on a multi-year Safety, Angling rise with pre-recession levels on the horizon in several boat segments as early as 2016. Conservation The National Marine Manufacturers As- EARLY WINTER BOAT SHOW -- The San Diego 2016 Sunroad Boat Show, Thursday, Jan. sociation (NMMA), the leading trade as- 21- Sunday, Jan. 24 at Sunroad Resort Marina is one of those that marks the start of boat-show sociation representing the North American season across North America. They are important indicators for sales and buyer trends for the Re-Authorized coming year. recreational boating industry, estimates new In a victory for boaters and anglers, “A steadily improving economy and president. “We anticipate six to eight per- powerboat unit sales will be up as much as the recent passage of the Fixing Ameri- eight percent in 2015 when the industry tal- ÀXUU\ RI SURGXFW LQQRYDWLRQ KDYH ERRVWHG cent growth in 2016 which would take total ca’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act OLHVLWV¿QDO¿JXUHV7KH100$DQWLFLSDWHV new powerboat sales, which is encouraging new powerboat sales back to pre-recession also includes re-authorization of the the industry will continue its growth spurt to see as we head into the winter boat show OHYHOVRIXQLWV´ Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust with an increase in new powerboat sales of season, one of the busiest selling periods of Fund through the year 2020. six to eight percent in 2016. WKH \HDU´ VDLG 7KRP 'DPPULFK 100$ See POWERBOAT SALES, Page 19 $IWHU VLJQL¿FDQW OREE\LQJ E\ %RDW Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) along with other boating and Governor Proper Federal Resources Needed angling organizations, in 1984 Congress passed legislation establishing what was Ducey Makes then called the Wallop/Breaux Trust To Address Stubborn Burro Issue Fund. Now called the Sport Fish Restora- tion and Boating Trust Fund, it continues Commission and 2014, the BLM has spent more than to serve as the backbone of boating safe- $216 million to gather, house and feed ex- W\LQIUDVWUXFWXUHFOHDQZDWHUDQG¿VKHU- Appointment FROM KURT R. DAVIS cess animals until someone adopts them, ies conservation funding in the United AZGF COMMISSION yet the sad reality is that the vast majority States. *RYHUQRU 'RXJ 'XFH\ KDV DSSRLQWHG CHAIRMAN are never adopted. The practical “user pay, everyone Eric Slocum Sparks to the Arizona Game Storing and feeding burros does very EHQH¿WV´SURJUDPXVHVIHGHUDOERDWIXHO and Fish Commission. little to tackle the real threat looming over DQG¿VKLQJWDFNOHWD[HVWRSURWHFWQDWXUDO Sparks is an attorney practicing in our wildlife. If the federal government and aquatic resources, enhance boating safety Tucson since 1987, specializing in debtor It is the role of the Arizona Game and horse and burro advocates had the resolve DQGSURYLGHPRUHUHFUHDWLRQDO¿VKLQJDQG bankruptcy law and business reorgani- )LVK 'HSDUWPHQW WR FRQVHUYH SURWHFW DQG to control the overpopulation of burros, boating opportunities. Since its inception, ]DWLRQV %HIRUH RSHQLQJ KLV RZQ ¿UP LQ manage more than 800 wildlife species imagine how that $216 million in federal more than $7.5 billion has been collected 1990, Mr. Sparks served as general coun- within the state’s boundaries – more than funding could be better spent. It could mean and allocated to the states. sel to several corporations, such as the any non-coastal state in our nation. To ful- extra dollars to support veteran services, in- More recently since 2004, over 3.8 bil- Wilson Companies, GHR Energy Corpo- ¿OOWKDWSURPLVHWKH$UL]RQD*DPHDQG)LVK frastructure needs of our National Parks or OLRQ¿VKKDYHEHHQVWRFNHGERDW ration, Bayou Asphalt Corp., and corpo- &RPPLVVLRQDQG'HSDUWPHQWPXVWVWDQGDV programs for our nation’s vulnerable chil- ramps and access sites have been cre- rate counsel to Tenneco Inc. in Houston. a barrier against all threats to our wildlife. dren and the elderly. DWHGRUUHQRYDWHGDQGRYHUWUDQ- Additionally, Sparks has served as an It’s a heavy responsibility carried out by sient boating facilities built, 4.7 million international advocate for sustainable DOO ZKR VHUYH DW WKH 'HSDUWPHQW DQG LW¶V Growing Imbalance students taught aquatic education, over wildlife and habitat management. He has why we are pressuring the federal govern- Because the problem has gone unabated DFUHV RI ¿VK KDELWDW SURWHFWHG contributed extensively to conservation ment to provide the U.S. Bureau of Land for decades, we are now in a position where and over half a million boaters, sailors and resource projects, boards and com- Management (BLM) with the resources an overabundance of burros, which is a and anglers have completed an approved mittees, including Water for Wildlife needed to meet its obligations and return non-native and feral species, now outnum- state boating safety education course. Foundation and Safari Club International. the state’s burro populations to appropriate bers our native iconic bighorn sheep popu- BoatUS, as a longtime champion of Sparks also has served as Legal Com- management levels. lation in the Black Mountains near King- the Trust Fund along with other mem- mittee Vice Chairman of Safari Club In- man. This growing imbalance is having a bers of the Angling and Boating Alliance ternational (1999-2009), the Safari Club direct impact on the state’s native wildlife (ABA), has worked tirelessly to make International Museum, Boys and Girls Overpopulation Costly Under the Wild Horse and Burro Act of and that is utterly unacceptable. certain it continues to be used for key &OXERI7XFVRQ%RDUGRI'LUHFWRUV 1971, the state should have no more than As their populations grow by up to 20 ERDWLQJDQG¿VKLQJSURJUDPV 1999), Golden Eagle Firearms Corpora- 1,316 burros within its borders. Yet surveys percent per year, burros continue to devas- Said BoatUS President Margaret Pod- WLRQ%RDUGRI'LUHFWRUVDQGWKH:DWHUIRU estimate the population at 4,411 – more than tate fragile desert ecosystems and compete lich, “Some in Washington might have :LOGOLIH )RXQGDWLRQ %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV 235 percent above the appropriate manage- with sensitive wildlife species for forage (1987-1997), among others. 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WWWAZBWCOMsWESTERNOUTDOORTIMESCOMJANUARY 2016 | 3 CAPTAIN’S CORNER Situational ‘Just Wear It’ Is Working Public swaps 800 old life jackets for new in 2015 Awareness under AZGFD’s Life Jacket Exchange Program. The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- The program began with one ex- And America’s ment swapped approximately 800 old change event during National Safe Boat- and tattered life jackets with new ones ing Week at Lake Havasu City. Today Waterway Watch during life jacket exchange events at the department swaps life jackets during area lakes this past summer. multiple events at Lake Pleasant, Lake During the popular events, the public Havasu, Saguaro Lake and Canyon Lake can swap old, less-effective life jackets throughout the year. BY CAPT. DAVE for new ones. The department began the The life jacket exchange program is ESPARZA life jacket exchange program in 2008 to funded through a U.S. Coast Guard grant help save lives and to encourage water- to purchase new jackets in a variety of craft users to remain safe on the water. sizes.

As a boater, you know what is normal Most Effective Way Drowning: Major and what is not. For example, you see “Wearing a life jacket is the most ef- Cause Of Death someone taking pictures of a dam, and Drowning was the reported cause of fective way to prevent against drowning,” you think to yourself, that’s not normal. death in 78 percent of the 610 recreation- said Josh Hoffman, AZGFD Boating Well maybe it is and possibly it is not. al boating fatalities in 2014 nationwide, Safety Education Program coordinator. 5DLVH ERWK DUPV VWUDLJKW XS DQG LI That is why the Coast Guard estab- according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Of the life jacket hits your chin or ears, it “However, after a few years in Arizona’s lished a public outreach program in 2006 those incidents, 84 percent of those who may be too big or the straps may be too hot dry climate, a life jacket’s effective- titled “America’s Waterway Watch.” It is drowned were not wearing life jackets. loose. ness is drastically reduced. That’s why up to us, the avid boaters, to keep an eye “As important as having a life jacket,

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WWWAZBWCOMsWESTERNOUTDOORTIMESCOMJANUARY 2016 | 5 Boating Sailing’s Best Of 2015 Shortlisted AZGF Commission Awards cisco, Calif.); 470 European Champion US Sailing’s Stu McNay (Providence, R.I.); distance Rolex Yachtsman racing record breaker Lloyd Thornburg (Santa Fe, N.M.); and J/24 North Ameri- Banquet Set For Jan. 16 can Champion Will Welles (Portsmouth, & Yachtswoman R.I.). The annual Arizona Game and Fish and include a table in the organization’s of the Year awards Nominees shortlisted for US Sail- Commission Awards Banquet will be name, logo advertisement in the event ing’s 2015 Rolex Yachtswoman of the held on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at the program, recognition in the introductory recognize the best. Year award: U.S. Women’s Match Rac- Arizona Grand Resort, 8000 S. Ari- PowerPoint presentation and event press ing Champion Nicole Breault (San Fran- zona Grand Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona release, and banquet tickets. cisco, Calif.); Aquece Rio International 85044. The event will honor the recipi- 7KH PRVW VLJQL¿FDQW VDLOLQJ SHUIRU- Sailing Regatta (Olympic Test Event) 470 ents of the 2015 Commission Awards 2015 Award Recipients mances of the year are being heralded by Women’s Champion Anne Haeger (Lake that were selected at the Commission’s Award of Excellence: Hildy Angius US Sailing with the announcement of the Forest, Ill.); Pan Am Games Laser Radial September 4, 2015 meeting (see below). Award of Excellence: Mark Brnovich 12 men and six women who have been Gold Medalist Paige Railey (Clearwa- The purpose of these awards is to rec- Youth Environmentalist of the Year: shortlisted for the 2015 Rolex Yachtsman ter, Fla.); Aquece Rio International Sail- ognize Arizonans who have contributed KJ Aldridge and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. ing Regatta (Olympic Test Event) 470 The nominees will be reviewed by a VLJQL¿FDQWO\ WR WKH FRQVHUYDWLRQ RI WKH Outdoor Writer of the Year: Marga- Women’s Champion Briana Provancha state’s wildlife, its outdoor heritage, and ret Anderson panel of noted sailing journalists who (San Diego, Calif.); Buddy Melges Chal- discuss the merits of each sailor’s rac- the mission of the Arizona Game and Media of the Year: Rosie Romero Jr. lenge winner Stephanie Roble (East Troy, Fish Department. Conservation Organization of the ing results before voting to determine Wisc.); and Lightning North American The social hour begins at 5 p.m. fol- Year: Heritage Park Zoological Sanctu- US Sailing’s 2015 Rolex Yachtsman and Champion Jody Starck (Buffalo, N.Y.). Yachtswoman of the Year. The winners lowed by dinner and the awards ceremo- ary will be announced in mid-January and Established In 1961 ny. The cost is $65 per individual Conservationist of the Year: Steve honored on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, dur- Established in 1961 by US Sailing and The Arizona Game and Fish Commis- Clark ing a luncheon at the New York Yacht sponsored by Rolex Watch, U.S.A. since VLRQKHOGLWV¿UVWDQQXDODZDUGVEDQTXHW Natural Resource Professional of the Club in Manhattan, when they will be 1980, the annual presentation of US Sail- on Jan. 12, 1991. Since then, a total of Year: Ray Suazo presented with specially-engraved Rolex ing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman 344 recipients have been recognized Volunteer of the Year: Chad Villamor timepieces. of the Year awards are considered the with Commission awards. The awards Educator of the Year: Melanie Eng- Nominees shortlisted for US Sail- sport’s ultimate recognition of an individ- banquet gives the Commission an op- strom ing’s 2015 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year ual’s outstanding on-the-water achieve- portunity to recognize individual and Mentor of the Year: Richard Williams award: Lightning World Champion Geoff ments for the calendar year. organizational award recipients for their Advocate of the Year - State: David Becker (Annapolis, Md.); distance racing Over its history the coveted award has contributions to Arizona’s wildlife re- Gowan Sr., Speaker of the House record-breaker Ryan Breymaier (Annapo- been presented to 43 men and 34 women, sources. Advocate of the Year – Federal: Sen- lis, Md.); Etchells North American Cham- including these distinguished sailors who All of the costs associated with the ator John McCain pion Steve Benjamin (Norwalk, Conn.); have claimed the honor multiple times: awards banquet must be paid for by Buck Appleby Hunter Education In- J/70 World Champion Bill Hardesty (San Ed Adams, Betsy Alison, Sally Barkow, ticket sales and sponsorship donations, structor of the Year: Patrick Headington Diego, Calif.); Etchells World Champion Dave Curtis, Dennis Conner, JJ Fetter, Al- including the complimentary tickets for Wildlife Habitat Steward of the Year: Skip Dieball (Toledo, Ohio); Rolex Farr lison Jolly, John Kostecki, Buddy Melges, award recipients and their spouse or Spider Ranch 40 World Champion John Demourkas Lowell North, Jan O’Malley, Jane Pegel, guest. Table Sponsorships for organiza- North American Model Commission- (Santa Barbara, Calif.); Rolex Maxi 72 Ken Read, Cory Sertl, Lynne Shore, Jody tions are available in several categories ers Award: Carol Lynde World Champion Hap Fauth (Minne- Starck, Anna Tunnicliffe and Ted Turner. apolis, Minn.); 470 European Champion For highlights from the year’s racing Dave Hughes (Miami, Fla.); Melges 20 results for each nominee, please visit: More Information World Champion John Kilroy (San Fran- http://rolex.ussailing.org INSTRUCTION Continued from page 5 More information can be found at head the project so that all recreational www.onwaterstandards.org and that re- boating constituencies are equally repre- lated to the On-Water Standards Grant, sented in the organization of this system. the SME Team members, their role in A core team of 43 Subject Matter Experts the program, and other details about the (SMEs) is developing On-Water Stan- National On-Water Standards project, dards for SAIL, POWER and HUMAN- please contact National On-Water Skills propelled domains of recreational boat- Standards Facilitator K. 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HUNT Commission consideration of whether Continued from page 7 a given technology or practice should be limited or prohibited in the interests of technology or practice. preserving Fair Chase will be carefully The following criteria will be used to weighed in an open public process. evaluate whether or not a new technology or practice is a Fair Chase issue: $WHFKQRORJ\RUSUDFWLFHWKDWDOORZVD The Importance Of Fair Chase hunter or angler to locate or take wildlife Public support of Fair Chase and ethi- without acquiring necessary hunting and cal hunting is important to the survival of angling skills or competency. hunting and angling. These pursuits are $WHFKQRORJ\RUSUDFWLFHWKDWDOORZVD WKH FRUQHUVWRQHV RI WKH 1RUWK$PHULFDQ hunter or angler to pursue or take wildlife Model of Wildlife Conservation and are without being physically present and pur- the primary source of funding for conser- VXLQJZLOGOLIHLQWKH¿HOG YDWLRQHIIRUWVLQ1RUWK$PHULFD7KHVXS- $WHFKQRORJ\RUSUDFWLFHWKDWPDNHV port of Fair Chase and respect for the tra- harvesting wildlife almost certain, and/or ditions of hunting and angling are every the technology or practice prevents wild- sportsmen’s responsibility. So remember, life from eluding detection and/or take. Hunt Hard, Hunt Fair.

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WWWAZBWCOMsWESTERNOUTDOORTIMESCOMJANUARY 2016 | 9 WALK-IN WATER TROUGHS Who, What, When, Where, Why, How They Came To Be

BY JOHN (“JK”)KOLESZAR SPECIAL FEATURES EDITOR

Each year the Arizona Deer Asso- ciation works with the Arizona Game & Fish Department Development Branch on worthwhile projects designed to help all wildlife but in particular, deer. The photos that you see are really the culmination of years of activity prior to the actual production of this walk-in water trough. For those who are not familiar with it, this article is a primer on how things get Finished Apron done. Every year HPC (Habitat Partnership and accepted by the groups all across the Committee) groups meet all across the table. state. Water happens to be a key compo- 2QFH WKH ¿QDO DSSURYDO KDV EHHQ HV- nent, one that is in fairly short supply all tablished, the list is turned over to the De- across Arizona. These groups meet with velopment Branch of the Arizona Game the single purpose of determining how we & Fish Department and scheduled for im- can improve habitat and water sources for SOHPHQWDWLRQ6RPHRIWKHSURMHFWVWKDW, wildlife all across Arizona. KDYHZRUNHGRQKDYHEHHQDVORQJDV¿YH years in the process. Once the projects are scheduled, the conservation groups work in conjunction with the Development Tanks In Ground corresponding state or federal agencies for appropriate clearances. Those clearances include such things as Endangered Species, historical archeological sites and a host of other items on the checklist. Once the clearances are all obtained, the projects are submitted each Septem- ber to the Arizona Game & Fish Depart- Underwork ment for review. Monies for these projects are raised through the various tags that Projects Proposed DUHDXFWLRQHGRUUDIÀHGHDFK\HDUE\WKH With the help of ranchers, concerned conservation groups. Last year alone, we citizens, conservation groups, wildlife managed to raise almost $2 million dol- managers from the Arizona Game & Fish lars for projects. Department and anyone else interested, a number of projects are proposed. These Pecking Order Established projects then have to be reviewed by the The projects submitted to the Arizona

When you display the Arizona Conservation Wildlife license plate

You are helping conserve and restore wildlife habitat in Arizona! Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation manages grant funds Production Of Apron raised through the sales of the conservation plates. Grants are awarded for wildlife habitat restoration, hunting & angling retention Game & Fish Department are then re- Branch for coordinated work on many of and recruitment, and wildlife education projects. These projects viewed and given a pecking order of im- these projects. and events are managed by a variety of non-profit organizations portance by region. That list is then sent to all of the conservation groups for their Put Into Motion review and rankings. Finally, in January The last thing that happens is work of each year, a meeting is held whereby projects are put into motion. Whether the monies are allocated for those lucky projects that have been deemed ready See TROUGHS, Page 19 You can get a standard issued Plate or a customized Plate with up to seven letters. To get a Plate, go to Service Arizona On-Line at www.servicearizona.com or your local MVD office. Updated Rules Governing Live Wildlife In Arizona Now In Effect The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- native desert tortoises to reproduce in PHQW DV SDUW RI LWV UHJXODU ¿YH\HDU UH- captivity in an effort to reduce the number view rulemaking process, has updated its of unwanted captive desert tortoises, Article 4 (Live Wildlife) rules. The new ,PSURYHG FRQVLVWHQF\ EHWZHHQ IHG- provisions became effective Dec. 5. The eral and state rules, for example, listing updated rules were recently approved by all birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty the Governor’s Regulatory Review Coun- Act as restricted live wildlife, cil. The new provisions include some no- ,QFOXVLRQRIUHGVKLQHUFHUWDLQVSH- table changes including the following: FLHVRIWLODSLDSDGGOH¿VKVWXUJHRQ&KL- 5HPRYDORIKHGJHKRJVIURPWKHUH- nese mystery snail, and false dark mussel stricted live wildlife list to allow them as as restricted live wildlife as all are non- pets, QDWLYH WR $UL]RQD DQG SRVH VLJQL¿FDQW 3URKLELWLRQV RQ SRVVHVVLRQ RI DQ\ threat to native species, non-human primate species (including &ODUL¿FDWLRQ RI GH¿QLWLRQV DQG ODQ- orangutans, chimpanzees, gorillas, ma- guage, consolidation of some rules, and caques and spider monkeys) by private in- updating of references. dividuals without a special license, in an For more detailed information on the effort to protect public health and safety, Article 4 changes, visit https://azgfdpor- 3URKLELWLQJ D SHUVRQ IURP DOORZLQJ tal.az.gov/Agency/Rulemaking.

10 | JANUARY 2016 WWWAZBWCOMsWESTERNOUTDOORTIMESCOM Western Wildlife Outdoor Recreationists Asked To Protect Bald Eagles Each year, as part of its highly success- ful program to manage and conserve bald eagles in the state, the Arizona Game and Fish Department asks outdoor recreationists, aircraft pilots, drone operators and motorized paragliders to help this mag- QL¿FHQW ELUG LQ $UL]RQD 7KHVH JURXSV are asked to honor the closure of 23 areas across the state that are important bald HDJOHEUHHGLQJVLWHV Various land and wildlife management agencies close the breeding areas during Verde River near Mule Shoe Bend, &RQWDFWWKH7RQWR1DWLRQDO)RUHVW0HVD the birds’ breeding season to protect the DOORZVZDWHUFUDIWWRÀRDWWKURXJKEXWQR 5DQJHU'LVWULFW VWDWH¶V EUHHGLQJ SDLUV RI EDOG HDJOHV stopping in the river or landing is allowed 6DOW 5LYHU QHDU *ROG¿HOG.HUU )LUH Some of the closure areas are located near IURP 'HF WR -XQH &RQWDFW 7RQWR Station is closed to foot and vehicle entry popular recreation 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WWWAZBWCOMsWESTERNOUTDOORTIMESCOMJANUARY 2016 | 11 START WITH NEW YEARS DAY HIKES Then, Make A Resolution To Visit All Of Arizona’s State Parks In 2016 BY MARGIE ANDERSON

The State Parks in Arizona are offering guided hikes for New Years Day as part of a program called 1st Day Hikes. Guided hikes are great, even if you are an experienced hiker, because the guides will have lots of information about the area that you might not have known. The State Parks are great places to visit at any time, and the opportunity for a free guided hike is a bonus. Generally, Lagoon At Deadhorse Ranch Verde River Riparian Area the weather is cool on New Years Day, but at higher altitudes, you should add lay- Ringtail, the park mascot, for a 2-hour, ers. Also, bring your own water and wear History In Many Forms sturdy boots or hiking shoes. You should 1-1/2-mile hike. They say this hike is At Fool Hollow Lake Recreation also bring binoculars and a camera. PRGHUDWHO\ GLI¿FXOW EXW LW¶V RSHQ WR DOO Area at Showlow, the park admission is st At Alamo Lake State Park near Wen- ages. Your dog is welcome, but it must be waived for 1 Day hikers. Meet at 10 am den there will be a one-mile hike where on a leash. at the Bluebird Ramada for a hike just un- Ranger Ron Logan will show and tell Catalina State Park near Tucson of- der a mile and a half along the lake. about the plants and animals at the park. fers an amazing seven-mile hike on the The hike at Homolovi State Park near Alamo is a beautiful lake and you’re al- 50-Year Trail loop starting at 8 a.m. It’s Winslow doesn’t start until 1 p.m. Hike most sure to see wild burros and lots of long, but there’s only a 450 foot elevation with a Park Ranger to Diné Point on the gain so it’s pretty easy going. Tsu’vö trail. You’ll see petroglyphs on this beautiful birds. This hike is recommended Boyce Thompson for ages 10 and up and starts at 9 am. Cattail Cove hike starts at 10 a.m. at two-mile hike. At Kartchner Caverns State Park nephew happened to be Bill Thompson, the ramp and it’s a 2-3-mile hike that will A Boyce Thompson Factoid take about three hours. You’ll learn about near Benson there is a nature walk and better known as Wallace of the Wallace scavenger hunt from 1-3 pm. The Foot- There are three events offered at Boyce and Ladmo Show. the history, plants, and animals of the area Thompson Arboretum. If you have nev- from Bill and Betty Noble. hills Trail Loop is about 2-1/2 miles and The three New Years Day events are a you’ll learn about the plants and their uses. er been to this park, you are totally miss- Deadhorse Ranch near Cottonwood bird walk at 9:30, a guided walk on the Lake Havasu State Park offers a ing out. It is absolutely gorgeous, nestled Main Trail (1-1/2 miles) at 10 a.m., and is one of my favorite State Parks. There in the mountains near Superior. There are ranger-led hike along Sunset Trail starting a Native American Style Sage Smoke are several pretty ponds and lots of birds. at 10 am. Meet at the trailhead in the main awesome trails here — one of my favor- Blessing and concert. Leashed dogs are Meet at 9 a.m. at the West Lagoon parking ites takes you past a pond. You’ll see lots lot. welcome at Boyce Thompson. lot and hike the riparian area of the Verde Lost Dutchman State Park is another of plants from all over the world here. river and along the lagoons. You never Here’s a factoid about Boyce Thomp- of my favorites. The Superstitions are so Learn As You Hike know what kinds of cool birds and critters beautiful, and have so much folklore and son: It was named after a wealthy miner, At the Buckskin Mountain State you’ll see here. Plan on an hour and a half William Boyce Thompson, whose great history! We did our New Years Day hike Park near Parker you can join Rocky or two hours for this hike. here last year and loved it. For the 1st Day hike here, meet at 9 a.m. at the Saguaro day-use area for a hike on the Treasure Loop Trail where you’ll learn about the plants and animals and the rich history of the Superstitions and the Lost Dutchman Mine. The hike is about 2-1/2 miles and will take a couple of hours.

One Of The Favorites I know I keep saying this, but Ly- man Lake is another of my favorite State Parks. We love to go up here and stay in one of the lakeside cabins for a few days, KLNHWKHWUDLOV¿VKDQGYLVLWWKHOLWWOHPX- seum in St. John.

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Parents are ultimately responsible for need. plates and decals are available at any Ari- their children’s safety. Through Email A helmet — Whether riding in a side- zona Motor Vehicle Division location or by-side utility-type vehicle (UTV), all- at www.servicearizona.com. Riders should only carry the number To increase customer service, terrain vehicle (ATV) or dirt bike, all rid- Take a safety course. Safety courses of passengers for which the machine is the Arizona Game and Fish Depart- ers younger than18 years old are legally teach new and veteran riders the tech- designed. One of the biggest causes of ment encourages off-highway vehicle required to wear a Department of Trans- niques needed to safely operate and ride OHV-related injuries is riding with more (OHV) owners to sign up to receive portation-approved helmet. Helmets are an OHV, including the importance of than the recommended number of pas- their yearly OHV decal-renewal re- strongly recommended for all riders older shifting their weight, maintaining control sengers. Proper riding techniques require minder through e-mail. than 18. of the machine, evasive breaking and ma- operators to shift their weight and change The decal program began in 2009 Eye protection, such as riding gog- neuvers. For information on where to take position to keep control of the machine. and requires all OHVs, including all- gles, is legally required for all riders if the a course or to take one online, visit https:// Carrying a passenger can make riding terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides OHV is not equipped with a windshield. azgfdportal.az.gov/Education/OHV. 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To ensure owners receive timely notice that their decal is about to ex- pire, they can sign up to receive a re- At Patagonia Lake State Park minder through e-mail, mail or both The Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake by visiting www.azgfd.gov/ohv and State Park has opened for the season and clicking “OHV Decal Requirements.” ZLOOEHRSHQIURPDPXQWLOSP There are approximately 112,000 ¿YH GD\V D ZHHN 7KXUVGD\V WKURXJK vehicles issued OHV decals within the Mondays) through March 2016. During state. By encouraging OHV owners to the season, the Park offers programming receive renewal reminders online, the department hopes to save on the ap- that features boat tours and bird walks proximately $120,000 spent to print open to the public. and mail notices each year. Fort Verde Bird walks are held on Fridays at 9 Each sticker costs $25. Thirty per- a.m. and are held at the Birding Kiosk cent of the funds collected go into the State Historic at the east end of the campground. Bird Patagonia Lake state’s Highway User Revenue Fund, walks are free with the regular park en- which is distributed to counties and Park Victorian trance fee or an Arizona State Parks An- The cost for each one-hour boat trip cities for road and highway mainte- nual Pass. is $5 per person, in addition to the park nance. The remaining funds are split Decorations Pre-registration is not required. Walks entrance fee. Reservations are required as follows: generally last about two to three hours for boat tours and can be made by call- SHUFHQWWR$UL]RQD6WDWH3DUNV Will Remain and follow the birding trail at the east ing (520) 287-2791. If you are going on for grants and agreements, trail con- end of the lake, including the mesquite a boat trip, plan to arrive at the Visitor struction, development and mainte- bosque and the cottonwood-willow ri- Center 15 minutes prior to departure. nance, signage and maps. Through Jan. 3 parian area along Sonoita Creek. For more information about the boat SHUFHQWWRWKH$UL]RQD*DPH and Fish Department for law enforce- 7KURXJK-DQ)RUW9HUGH6WDWH The popular Pontoon Boat tours are tours or walks call the Visitor Center at ment, education and outreach. Historic Park will be decorated with Victo- (520) 287-2791 or visit AZStateParks. held on weekends during the season. The SHUFHQW WR WKH $UL]RQD 6WDWH rian decorations for the holidays. Visitors Avian Boat tours are held at 8:45 a.m. com/parks/PALA. Patagonia Lake State Land Department for mitigation, sig- can glance into the past and see how those and 10 a.m., the Lake Discovery Tour Park is located in southeastern Arizona nage and enforcement. who once resided at Fort Verde celebrated is at 11:15 a.m., and the Twilight Boat at 400 Patagonia Lake Road in Patago- For more information about the Ar- Christmas on the frontier. Christmas trees Tour is also available but the time varies. nia. 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WWWAZBWCOMsWESTERNOUTDOORTIMESCOMJANUARY 2016 | 17 GRANT 3RZHOO5HVRUWVDQG0DULQDV³:H¿UPO\ to visit national parks. Continued from page 14 believe in the importance of educating “Through programs like Open Out- children about the history of our national Doors for Kids and the Find Your Park/ Rainbow Bridge National Monument,” parks and want to encourage them to ex- Encuentra Tu Parque movement, we are said Acting Glen Canyon Superintendent, perience all our parks have to offer.” creating the next generation of park stew- Billy Shott. “Connecting America’s youth to the ards, connecting youth across the country The project would not be possible historical assets on our public lands is to these special places and inspiring their without the generous support of local inspiring work,” said Glen Canyon Natu- natural curiosity and love for them,” said 9980 W. Happy Valley Rd. #1130 partners Lake Powell Resorts and Ma- ral History Association Director, Karen Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the Peoria, AZ 85383 rinas and the Glen Canyon Natural His- Dallett. “Glen Canyon NHA sees this National Park Foundation. 623-376-7277 tory Association. Lake Powell Resorts program as an important piece of our mis- and Marinas is graciously providing their sion.” Building Future Stewards az.peoria.papamurphys.com tour boats and crew at a greatly reduced “By sharing parks with kids at such a UDWHIRUWKH¿HOGWULS7KH*OHQ&DQ\RQ ‘Open Outdoors For Kids’ young age, we’re building a strong gen- Natural History Association is providing As part of the National Park Founda- eration of park stewards who will care DGGLWLRQDO¿QDQFLDODQGORJLVWLFDOVXSSRUW tion’s Open OutDoors for Kids program, for and protect these treasured places into this grant (funded in part by Disney) pro- the next 100 years,” said Jonathan B. Jar- Partnering vides funding for materials and logistics vis, director of the National Park Service. “We are delighted to partner with the WRPDNHQDWLRQDOSDUN¿HOGWULSVFLWL]HQ “Thanks to our philanthropic partner, the National Park Foundation on the Bridg- science projects, Junior Ranger activities, National Park Foundation, we’re able to ing the Gap program to provide over 200 experiential learning opportunities, and strengthen and enrich our parks through local fourth graders with an opportunity more possible. the lasting bond these experiences foster.” to experience the wonder of Lake Powell Including this year’s grantees, Na- For the full list of park grantees, and and Rainbow Bridge,” said Scott Mcginn, tional Park Foundation grants have made their projects, visit www.nationalparks. vice president of operations for Lake it possible for more than 300,000 students org/ticket-adventure.

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18 | JANUARY 2016 WWWAZBWCOMsWESTERNOUTDOORTIMESCOM APPOINTMENT BACKBONE Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 asm for year-round outdoors activities is viewed these boater and angler tax dollars shared by his friends and family. as a way to solve their own budget prob- Sparks is a member of the Pima County lems. BoatUS along with the ABA made Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona, ciation’s Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney FHLYHG D &HUWL¿FDWH RI &RPSOHWLRQ IURP certain this reauthorization ensures that the State Bar of Texas and the American $SRSXODUSXEOLFVSHDNHUWKLVDS- Harvard Business School in Government the money boaters and anglers pay stays Bar Association. He has received numer- pointee has taught classes and made pre- Policy and Management. intact for the intended use: saving lives, ous awards and recognition for his com- sentations on various aspects of the legal 6SDUNVKDVEHHQDSSRLQWHGIRUD¿YH NHHSLQJRXU¿VKVWRFNVKHDOWK\DQGPDN- munity service, including a Special Rec- profession. year term, effective Jan. 18, 2016, to re- ing it easier to enjoy the water.” ognition from the State Bar of Arizona A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, place outgoing Commissioner Robert Podlich went on to state, “We appreci- and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for pro Sparks earned his Juris Doctor degree Mansell, whose term is expiring. His ap- ate the leadership of the multiple House ERQRVHUYLFHVLQFRQVXPHUFDVHV from John Marshall Law School in 1972, SRLQWPHQW UHTXLUHV FRQ¿UPDWLRQ E\ WKH and Senate Committees that included the and was named Pima County Bar Asso- ranking eighth in his class. He also re- Arizona Senate. Trust Fund in the FAST Act. Congress- man Bill Shuster, Senator James Inhofe, Congressman Peter DeFazio, Senator BURRO POWERBOAT SALES VLYHO\ ¿VKLQJ ERDWV LQWR PRUH YHUVDWLOH Barbara Boxer, Senator John Thune and Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 family day boats that can also be used for Senator Bill Nelson are all to be com- KDUGFRUH¿VKLQJ mended for their continuing support of critical wildlife habitat, crowding exist- All These Are ‘Powerboats’ The innovations we’re seeing in this America’s boaters and anglers.” ing native species and fouling waterholes The powerboat category is comprised category are bringing out buyers who relied upon by native bighorn sheep, mule of outboard boats, wake sport boats, in- want the best of both worlds — an event- deer, Gambel’s quail and migratory song- board cruisers, sterndrive boats and jet IXOGD\RI¿VKLQJDQGDUHOD[LQJGD\FUXLV- birds. boats, as well as personal watercraft, TROUGHS ing with friends and family.” Continued from page 10 Desert wildlife species typically con- which includes such brands as Sea-Doo, sume only those parts of plants that eas- WaveRunner and Jet Ski. Most power- Winter Boats Shows Begin they are controlled burns, tree thinning ily grow back. However, burros eat the boat categories experienced year-over- Dammrich added, “Sales are up in or water tanks, the projects need help for bark and remove entire limbs from trees year growth through the second quarter most segments and with larger boats on completion. and consume native grasses down to the of 2015, including: jet boats, up 18.1 per- the move, it’s helping to lift the industry The pictures here are from the Twin roots, preventing them from returning. cent; wake sport boats, up 12.1 percent; and support thousands of marine indus- Buttes Catchment that was installed in the In some cases, habitat damage by bur- deck boats, up 11.3 percent; personal wa- try jobs nationwide — numerous people spring of 2014. The catchment is located ros is so severe that native wildlife has tercraft, up 8.2 percent; pontoon boats, up are employed when just one large boat or north of Roosevelt Lake and was deemed been displaced from their home territories 6.6 percent; and, bass boats, up 5.3 per- yacht is built given how precise and vast critical to mule deer, javelina , bear and throughout western and central Arizona. cent. these craft are, so when multiple boats are various other species. 2WKHU ¿EHUJODVV RXWERDUG ERDWV LQ- sold you can imagine the jobs this sus- Water does not magically stay in Ari- Too Much At Stake FOXGLQJFHQWHUFRQVROHERDWVVSRUW¿VKLQJ tains, and smaller, entry-level boats were zona without human intervention. 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Outdoor Dedication Of Volunteers realize that this is a very serious issue Sales of larger boats, particularly those enthusiasts can expect new model and The next time you see one of these cre- that negatively affects Arizona wildlife HTXLSSHGIRURIIVKRUH¿VKLQJDUHRQWKH product launches from marine manufac- ations out in the middle of a forest, you and habitat. Unless action is taken soon, rise following a sharp decline during turers, as they unveil the latest boats, en- can understand the complexity of the pro- it may take a lifetime to reverse the dam- the recession. Sales of new powerboats gines and accessories. All boats, products cess and the dedication of the volunteers age burros continue to cause to Arizona’s 40 feet and above were up 9.4 percent and gear are for sale at winter shows, in who made it happen. critical wildlife habitat. through June. order for buyers to be ready to launch in Unfortunately, it may take legal ac- Noted Dammrich, “The saltwater cat- time for the spring boating season. tion by the Game and Fish Commission egory is hot and has seen double-digit Winter boat shows are a leading sales FOR MORE BOATING to help our federal agencies to wake up growth for three years, likely given grow- venue for the boating industry and are NEWS, LOG ONTO DQG&RQJUHVVWRIXO¿OOWKHLUREOLJDWLRQVWR ing popularity of the sport coupled with among several indicators for sales and WWW.AZBW.COM Arizona’s habitat and wildlife. the trend to make what used to be exclu- buyer trends for the coming year.

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