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We Love A SW Autumn By Carol L. Allen

In many parts of our country, sum- mer warmth has turned into crisp, cool fall weather. However, in the South- west, we have an extended season of It’s About Overcoming Adversity time to spend in and on the water and to enjoy many other outdoor activities. It’s a wonderful transition season Through Activity And Determination with temperatures neither too hot nor too cold, and there are so many adven- tures for us still in October: boating, Paralyzed Veterans of America hiking, RVing, camping, off-roading, is on a mission – partnering with fishing, and more. If we want a touch of fall, we can the 8th Annual Sand-Water-RV head north to the awesome colors of Expo, Lake Havasu. autumn in the high country and enjoy many activities still available in those Outdoor recreation, whether it’s on land or water, is an activity cooler climes. enjoyed by millions of people, sometimes even more than you may It’s up to us, but the bottom line realize. That’s why the 8th Annual Sand-Water-RV Expo in Lake is this: Celebrate your options in the Havasu, sponsored by Jet Renu and co-sponsored by Sunshine RV, wonderful outdoors of the Southwest. is proud to announce our 2019 charity partnership with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). This is the second consecutive year “Staying indoors” is for another time, that the Nov. 16-17 Sand-Water-RV Expo at Lake Havasu State n another place. Park, the premier motorsports and outdoor recreation show in the Southwest, has designated PVA as its official charity. PORTS EXPO, continued on page 19 2 DOWNSTREAM Cruise through some of the Dam Cancer! Run/Walk 2019 upcoming events in the Southwest. 4 Lake Pleasant Will BOATING USBA finals come to Havasu Again Host Annual Run Pleasant Harbor and Evofit will host the annual Dam Cancer Run/Walk at Lake Pleasant on Oct. 12, featuring a 5K, 10K, Obstacle Run and 5K Walk. All running events traverse the New Waddell Dam. AZGFD Is Accepting Closed to the public throughout the year, this event provides runners a unique oppor- Applications For tunity and vantage point of Lake Pleasant, Heritage Fund Grants 440 feet above the New Waddell Dam’s foundation. Application deadline In addition to the various running events, participants will receive swag bags and will is Oct. 31 for be greeted at the finish line to music, a clas- New Waddell Dam $380,000 in grants. sic car show and local vendors. To register for all four races, visit pleasantharbor.com. The Arizona Game and Fish De- Dam Cancer Run Start Times/ partment is accepting applications for Or, for more information, you can call the Costs: Pleasant Harbor event line at 623-203- $380,000 in Heritage Fund grants begin- • 5K Run – Start Time: 8:00 a.m.; Cost: 5173. ning through 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31. $45 Grant funding will be available • 10K Run – Start Time: 7:00 a.m.; Cost: 8 Spectacular Views through a competitive application process $55 in the following categories: schoolyard TACKLE & TARGET “This is a rare treat for race participants,” This month’s Arizona angling pro • Obstacle Run – Start Time: 8:10 a.m.; habitat, urban wildlife/habitat, public ac- said Deneen Ramirez, Event Coordinator at Cost: $55 is Tony Gaillombardo. cess, and Identification, Inventory, Ac- Pleasant Harbor RV Resort & Marina. “The • 5K Walk – Start Time: 8:10 a.m.; Cost: quisition, Protection and Management dam is not regularly open to the public and $20 (IIAPM). the views are spectacular.” In addition to local, county, state, fed- 12 In both 5K and 10K races, the top three Event Age Categories eral and tribal governmental agencies, LAND CRUISING male and female finishers will be awarded (5K, 10K & Obstacle Run): school districts and public charter schools, It’s a perfect time for a medals, as well as the Top 3 winners of the • 17 and under, 18-26, 27–35, 45-53, 54 the department welcomes non-profit orga- lake adventure Obstacle Run. There are no awards pre- nizations to apply for a Heritage Grant as sented in the 5K Walk. Part of the proceeds Directions To Pleasant Harbor eligible applicants. This eligibility applies from the cancer run will be benefit Wigged From the Phoenix area, Pleasant Harbor to any non-profit group which meets the is the closest entrance to Lake Pleasant, internal revenue service definition of a 14 Out, an organization assisting cancer survi- conveniently located off Carefree Highway 501(c) organization. WESTERN WILDLIFE vors. In addition to event fees, there is a Water catchments are violated $6.00 entry fee, per carload. CANCER RUN, continued on page 19 GRANTS, continued on page 19 PORT DOWNSTREAM I OWI THE CREW

Publisher...... Jim Allen Editor...... Carol L. Allen Production...... Angela Ogden October 2019 Events Calendar Outdoors Editor...... Margie Anderson Shooting Sports Editor...... John Anderson BEYOND ARIZONA complete its entire length, over 800 Distribution...... Steve Bazzar miles, in one day. Outdoor enthusiasts Contributors FUR AND FEATHER ANIMAL of all ages and abilities are invited to ASSISTANCE, INC.: Ongoing — A participate. https://aztrail.org/events/ Arizona Game and John Kolezar aztinaday-2019/ permanent residential facility for dogs Fish Department Kelsee Haws and cats designed for comfort, well Kip Pollay being, and CARE for LIFE. Where Every Benson ASU Bass Team “One” Deserves a Chance, PO Box 19 — Star Party at Kartchner Caverns Arizona State Parks Lisa Brookes-Haws – Kartchner Caverns State Park. 555 Pie Town, NM 87827, e-mail to AWA, AYC, BASS Lost Our Home furandfeatheranimalassistance@gmail. Want to learn more about the stars LPSC com and planets? 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Christi Brookes class. pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread and Service 2-8 p.m. https://azstateparks.com/ homemade cider donuts. 520-384-2084 Daryl Horsman kartchner/ NAU Athletics US SAILING/ RED CROSS ONLINE or www.appleannies.com/ Debbie Huntsman Patrick Horning TRAINING: Ongoing — To make it easier DJ Proctor for prospective US SAILING-certified CLASSES/SEMINARS Jerome Phoenix Power Don McDowell instructors to fulfill course requirements 11-12 — 16th Annual Jerome Ghost Walk Squadron for CPR and First Aid certification, US AZGFD, CG AUXILIARY, PHOENIX - Spook Hall. Theme: The Demise of Ed Huntsman Rory Aikin SAILING teams up with the American POWER SQUADRON BOATING O.A. Daags. This Ghostly October please Fur and Feather Red Cross to provide an online training CLASSES: Ongoing (See page 3 of this come and meet some of Jerome’s Rose and Ron Gloria Bryson Pyszka program. Participants can sign up by issue.) more “permanent” residents. They Werner will be out and about starting at 6:30 visiting www.ussailing.org/training Henri Hurrier SAPC pm with a new performance starting and clicking on the Red Cross Online Jack Innis Training button (towards the bottom of COMMUNITY AND SEASONAL every ½ hour. There will be six shows Superstition Search the page). nightly. $15-20. 928-634-1066 or https:// Jackson Bridges & Rescue Phoenix jeromehistoricalsociety.com/ Jane Lemon Mott Tom Nunez Tempe 4-27 — 135th Annual Arizona State Janet Bosley Tonto National AZ YACHT CLUB MEETINGS: Second Fair – Arizona State Fairgrounds. Tempe Tuesday of every month 7 p.m. — in Arizonans have been meeting and 11-13 — 47th Annual Four Peaks Jay Williams Forrest making memories at the Arizona State the Caddy Shack at Rolling Hills Golf Oktoberfest - Tempe Town Lake. Jerry Tate USA Water Ski Fair for more than 100 years. Now with German style fare at five bratwurst Course, 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe; www. John Campbell Wayne Gustaveson arizonayachtclub.org over a million guests each year, we service tents, carnival treats such as welcome you to indulge all your senses corn dogs, turkey legs, funnel cakes at Arizona’s original playground. Find and nachos, etc. Island noodles, and contact us CAMPING/RVING/ yourself in the middle of the midway desserts from a German bakery and enjoying everything from crazy air food, ice cream. Live music, a Kinderfest for AZ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 7620 E. Mckellips Rd, Ste. 490 rides and games, to an exciting event family fun and entertainment, filled in the Grandstand. To end the night, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. CALENDAR OF OUTDOOR EVENTS: with games and activities for kids a live concert at the Arizona Veterans Arizona: (480) 947-6219 Ongoing — www.azgfd.gov/ and adults young at heart. Free. Fri 5 www.azbw.com Memorial Coliseum! Wed- Fri Noon- OutdoorSkills Google calendar. pm - midnight, Sat 10 am - midnight, www.westernoutdoortimes.com 9pm | Sat-Sun 11am-10pm | Closed: Sun 11 am - 6 pm. http://www. Mon-Tue. $10. 602-252-6771 or https:// Sierra Vista tempeoktoberfest.com/ azstatefair.com/ MEMBERSHIPS 5 — 4th Annual Sky Island Tour 2019 Bike Ride - Windemere Hotel. The Phoenix 5 — Downtown Phoenix Oktoberfest recreational ride includes a metric 27 — 8th Annual Dia de Los Muertos – CityScape. Lace up your lederhosen century (62-mile) ride that loops Phoenix Festival – Steele Indian School and hit the Bavarian dance floor through Bisbee, as well as a 20-mile Park. The Coalition invites families and featuring live polka music! Then, test ride on the Cochise Vista Trail, a 44-mile friends to bring a blanket and grab a your skills in the wurst Oktoberfest ride, a new 30-mile ride and a five-mile spot on the grass for this seventh annual competitions including stein hold, fun ride. Sponsored by and benefits event which honors and celebrates brat eat, pretzel eating and beer maid NAMI SEAZ (National Alliance on Mental those who have passed on with music, costume contest. $10 online, $15 at the Illness Southeastern Arizona). 520-459- dance, theater performances and an AWARDS gate, 21+ over event. 4-10 pm. https:// 3228 or https://www.skyislandtour. artists’ Mercado featuring local artists www.dtphxoktoberfest.com/ com/ and art groups. Food and children’s art 2008 & 2013 activities area will be available as well. AZGFC Media of Flagstaff Prescott Free. 2-8 pm. 480-834-5731 or http:// the Year 5 — 11th Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest 10-13 — Big Sting – It’s a Country Thing diadelosmuertosphx.com – Wheeler Park. Flagstaff’s take on – Watson Lake. Escape to the Country in this famous celebration. Discover the Rocks for an exclusive music camp Prescott 2009 National Water Safety arts and craft vendors, food vendors out weekend with you and 3000 of 27 — 11th Annual Day of the Dead: Dia Congress Award of Merit and the beauty of our fall leaves. A your closest friends with the Shadows de los Muertos Celebration - Smoki Foundation concerts, food, beer, family favorite with music, beer, brats Museum. Mariachis, traditional Mexican 2016 AZGFC Writer Of The Year camping, horse shoe tournaments, corn and quirky contests. $7 cash only. 11 dancers, and more. Free. 11 am - 3 am – 8 pm. 928-606-7600 or https:// hole, other games and more!. https:// pm. 928-445-1230 or https://www. THE FINE PRINT www.thebigsting.com/ flagstaffoktoberfest.com/ smokimuseum.org/events

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Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Boat Decontamination Stations: During the 2018-19 fiscal year, “In addition, these notices have indi- A Testimony To Be Herd AZGFD decontaminated a record 237 cated that more inspection and decon- Elmer Herd, who in March was bound boats -- up from 159 the previous fiscal tamination work had been performed on from Lake Havasu City, Ariz., to Oregon, year. This increase in decontaminations these boats prior to transport, mitigating was so impressed by the thoroughness of also has helped some Western states, much of the risk posed by these water- a decon of his inboard jet boat, he wrote namely Idaho and Utah, curtail accumu- craft. We understand the challenges in- a letter to AZGFD expressing his com- it, the determination to make sure it was lations of AIS. Decontamination (or de- volved in implementing inspection and pliments for AZGFD’s invasive species right.” cons) consists of a specialized hot water decontamination programs to contain in- prevention efforts. Herd said his boat, by wash to kill and remove aquatic invasive vasive mussels, and have been pleased to nature riddled with deep nooks and cran- About Aquatic Invasive species. see the progress made by Arizona Game nies, was infested with quagga mussels, Species In Arizona and Fish.” seaweed, and algae. 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Arizona Lakes, Arizona Pros: At Bartlett Tony Gaillombardo Favors Chatterbaits By Margie Anderson

An old friend of ours, Tony Gaillom- bardo, has been fishing since he was five years old. He hosted Fishing Arizona, a local television show, for a year, and pro- staffer for Mepps and Mister Twister for many years. He’s got an extensive col- lection of antique lures, and although he specializes in bass fishing, he also fishes for trout, catfish, sunfish, and even craw- dads. He took us up to Bartlett one fall and we caught a ton of fish. As soon as the water starts to cool off in the fall, bass move up into shallower water and start to get easier to catch, Tony says. They move more, too, so you can pick your topwater and reaction baits back up and start pounding the bank for fish. Beats the heck out of sitting in one spot jiggling a drop shot rig! Vibrating jigs are dynamite baits First Thing In The Morning on any lake. First thing in the morning, try a top- water like a buzzbait or Zara Spook and culiar blade in front with the tie-on right throw it over long points at the entrances in the middle of it. You can trim these to coves and flats next to channel bends. out with a skirt or a plastic bait and all Flats are deceptive -- a lot of guys pass you have to do is throw them out and reel right by a good flat because they tend to them back to catch fish. These are great look like a “nothing” bank. But no flat for kids. is truly flat. Examine the bank – you’ll probably see little cuts and channels and Try Those Chatterbaits you can be sure that they run right out We threw a bunch of Chatterbaits this fall no matter which lake you go to. wondering if you have a bite. Fish them into the lake. Those little dips in the bot- around the rocks near the dam at Bartlett They are killer! on the same rod you fish your spinner- tom are just what the fish use to move up and caught bass on them all – chartreuse, You aren’t limited to rocks – throw baits on. We usually have the best luck and down when they feed. white, white and blue, chartreuse and them on any bank. If you want the bait on shad colors. Put a Yamamoto Grub on One of his favorite reaction baits is a white, gold blades, silver blades – it to run deeper, just let the bait sink a bit the hook as a trailer and the fish really Chatterbait. The generic term for these didn’t matter. They are a ton of fun to before you start reeling. The fish gener- hang on. Good luck! n baits is vibrating jig, and they have a pe- fish and you should definitely try them ally just slam them – there’s usually no Get Ready For Hunting Season By John Anderson Crucial: Comfort, Stability Comfort and stability are crucial to Arizona is blessed by an abundance of successful glassing. Margie and I carry gorgeous hunting country, but that also inflatable cushions to sit on – they hardly means that hunters have a lot of ground HUNTING, continued on page 10 to cover while hunting. Optics are crucial in most western hunts, but particularly in hunting Coues deer. There’s more to “glassing” than just sitting down with a When you are glassing, getting the pair of binoculars, so I’m sharing some binoculars steady is crucial. Here tips from Leupold, makers of some of I’m using my vehicle instead of a the finest optics I’ve ever used. I’ll also tripod. share some tips on ammo, gear to carry, BinoBandits block the light coming and more. in from the sides and help you see away from where you are. But don’t for- better with less eye fatigue while get to look closer as well. I’ve had Coues Glassing glassing. deer bedded down just a few yards away Most hunters carry binoculars, but the from me, and they’d stay there while serious ones usually add a spotting scope scope for better identification. I know I walked right past. One way to pattern to the mix. Spotting scopes are bigger from experience how hard it is to see ant- your glassing is to divide the landscape When you are glassing, getting the and heavier, but they also have a lot more lers on a deer that is bedded down under into grids roughly the size of your field of binoculars steady is crucial. Here power and will allow you to peer under a tree half a mile away. A spotting scope view. Scrutinize every inch before mov- I’m using my vehicle instead of a the brush for a very long distance. The makes it a lot easier. ing on to the next portion. tripod. general rule, says Leupold, is to use the binoculars first. Get comfortable, get the Look Closer As Well binos steady, and start searching. If you When you first sit down to do some detect movement, switch to the spotting serious glassing, it’s natural to look far

When you have a lot of country to hunt, glassing is the way to go. www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com October 2019 | 9 PORT TACKLE & TARGET Arizona Hunting Calendar October 2019 Compiled By Margie Anderson

October is a great month for hunters, with opportunities for many species even if you didn’t draw a tag. Visit the Game and Fish website at www.azgfd.com for more info on hunts as well as where and how to hunt different species. 2019 Fees: General Hunting, resident: $37 Non- resident: not available see combination Combination Hunt and fish, resident: $57 Non-resident: $160 Youth combination hunt and fish (ages 10-17), resident: $5 Non-resident: $5 Coues deer are smaller than mule Short-term combination license, resi- deer, their antlers branch differ- dent: $15/day, Non-resident: $20/day ently, and they have less white on There are also fees for permit-tags and their faces — just rings of white around the nose and eyes. nonpermit-tags. See the 2019-2020 Hunt- ing Regulations at www.azgfd.com for We saw this wonderful mule deer buck at Bartlett Lake. Falconry-only cottontail rabbit: July details. 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 (year-round) Be sure to check the hunting regula- zones having annual harvest limits. Sea- life Refuges, any tree squirrel except Mt. Open areas except National Wildlife Ref- tions carefully before you hunt. Many of sons vary by zone. When the limit is Graham red squirrel. uges any cottontail rabbit. the following hunts have notes and legal reached, the hunt is over in that zone. You Archery-only tree squirrel : Aug 23 – requirements listed. You must check the Predatory And must call to report kills or check hunts Sept 13, 2019 12A, 12B, 13A, 13BAny regulations. Pick up a paper copy at out- Fur-Bearing Mammals before going hunting. There are also ar- tree squirrel door stores, Game and Fish offices, or Coyote and skunk: Jul 1, 2019 – June chery and pursuit-only tags available. See Cottontail rabbit: July 1, 2019 – June go online at www.azgfd.com and click 30, 2020 (year-round) Open areas state- regulations for details on weapons, fees, 30, 2020 (same dates last years, so season on regulations to download the booklet. wide except National Wildlife Refuges. zones, etc. is year-round) Open areas statewide ex- “Open areas” have restrictions beyond Coyote and skunk Buenos Aires Wild- cept National Wildlife Refuges, and 11M, what is listed here. ALL HUNTS re- life Refuge: July 1 – June 30 (year-round) Small Game 25M, 26M, and 38M. Any cottontail. quire a valid hunting license or combi- Coyote and skunk Kofa and Imperial Any tree squirrel except Mt. Graham Cottontail rabbit in Bill Williams nation license. Hunters under 10 need a Wildlife Refuges: Oct 18 2019 – Feb 9, red squirrel: Oct 4- Dec 31, 2019 Open River, Buenos Aires, Cibola, Havasu, license or they must be accompanied by 2020. areas statewide. Imperial and San Bernardino National an adult who possesses a valid license. Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, wea- Tassel-eared tree squirrel Unit 31: Wildlife Refuges: Sep 1, 2019 – Feb 9, Falconry-only hunts require a Sport Fal- sel, and badger: Aug 1, 2019 – March 31, July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019 (these were 2020 any cottontail rabbit. conry License. See regulations for daily 2020. the dates for 2018-2019 as well, so season Cottontail rabbit in Kofa Wildlife Ref- limits and bag limits. This calendar is for Coyote and skunk limited weapon is open year-round. uge: Oct 18, 2019 – Feb 9, 2020 any cot- convenience only. You must read and fol- (shotgun shooting shot): July 1 – June 30 Tassel-eared tree squirrel Unit 33: tontail rabbit. low the hunting regulations found in the (year-round) Open areas statewide except Sept 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020. Cottontail rabbit limited weapon booklets and pamphlets available at www. National Wildlife Refuges. Limited weapon tree squirrel, 11M: (shotgun shooting shot): July 1, 2019 – azgfd.com and at retailers where licenses Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, wea- Oct 4 – Dec 31, 2019 see regulations June 30, 2020 (same dates last year, so are sold. sel, and badgerlimited weapon (shotgun Archery-only tree squirrel: Aug 23 – season is year-round) Open areas except Mountain Lion: Aug 23, 2019 – May shooting shot): Aug 1, 2019 – March 31, Oct 3, 2019 Open areas state wide except National Wildlife Refuges) any cottontail 31, 2020 This hunt is held by zone, with 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B and National Wild- rabbit. HUNT, continued on page 11

HUNTING Continued from page 9 take up any room and weigh only a couple ounces, but they make a big difference as opposed to sitting right on a rock for sev- eral hours. Also, pick your spot wisely. Stay away from those giant ant nests, for example. Try to find a place where you can be in the shade. This will not only keep you comfortable, it will help conceal you from any deer that are watching from across the way. You can rest your elbows on your knees to stabilize your optics, but My hunting rifle weighs in a just 7 pounds, loaded. It’s got a McMillan stock, Blue Force Gear sling, and an amazing Leupold scope. I didn’t list a rangefinder as crucial honestly, tripods are better. In spite of the because some guys are naturally extra weight in your pack, you’ll be glad A commercial shooting range is ideal but now I have a new Leupold scope with good at judging distance. I’m not to have them. one of them, so I carry a range- for this, since they have ranges where you CDS and they just sent me a dial for my finder. can set targets at different distances, and scope, custom made for the ammo I plan Shades Help those distances are accurately measured to use. All I have to do is use the range- Leupold suggests that instead of twist- 8. Animal prep supplies: plastic gloves, out for you. Make sure you set your rifle finder to get the distance, then dial that hand towel, bags for meat. ing your eyecups all the way out, leave firmly on a vise or use sandbags or some- into the scope. Done. them all the way in, rest the top of the eye- thing so that all you need to do is squint Margie and I stay together, so she car- cups on your brow, and slightly tilt your through the scope and pull the trigger. Must-Carry Hunting Gear ries this stuff: head down while leaning into the bin- The older I get, the lighter I want my 1. Rifle and ammo oculars. This, they say, puts less pressure Need To Knows pack to be when I’m hunting. That said, 2. Binoculars around your eye sockets and gives you There are a couple of things that help there are still things that I consider to be 3. Tripod a more comfortable neck position while with this process. Bring the directions to absolute must-haves when I’m out hunt- 4. Cushions opening your field of view. You can also your scope or sights with you. It can be ing. First of all, let me say that I no lon- 5. Water and electrolyte pouches put your fingers against the brim of your hard to remember details while you’re at ger backpack-hunt. I have a base camp I 6. Food – lunch and snacks cap for even more stability. Margie and I the range. I mean details like “how far return to each night, so that makes things 7. Maps and compass also use binocular shades – they fit over does one click move the center up, down, much easier. So here’s what I carry. 8. Walkie Talkies – so one can stay and the eyecups and then go up and around to or sideways”? This stuff is crucial. You 1. Rifle, of course, but with a good direct the other to the downed animal block out vision and light from the sides. can get there eventually by trial and er- strap that I can use not only to carry it, 9. Life Straw They really help, especially if you wear ror, but it’s so much easier if you can just but to steady it if I have to shoot off-hand. 10. First Aid kit glasses. move it the right number of clicks right Extra ammo, but not too much. Ammo is These are what I’d consider to the be off the bat. heavy. absolute minimum. You can add as much Shooting It’s also good to have ballistic infor- 2. Binoculars. I have a small, light, but stuff as you can carry, but I find that the One thing I do before every hunting mation about the ammo you’re shooting. excellent pair. more I carry, the less distance I can cover. trip is head to the range with my hunting You need to know things like how much 3. Tripod Since bagging a good deer usually means rifle to make sure it is dialed in. I like to the bullet will drop at various distances Spotting Scope being at least one ridge away from a road, try a variety of different brands of hunting and how much hitting power it has when 4. Water and electrolyte pouches distance is crucial. We both also usually ammo to see which ones work best in my it gets there. Once I choose my ammo, I 5. Food – lunch and snacks carry a sidearm, and I’ll talk more about rifle, but the key is to make sure it is prop- used to write this info on a piece of paint- 6. Hunting knife and sharpener that, and about the best holsters for carry- erly sighted in and shooting accurately. ers tape and wrap it around my gun stock, 7. LifeStraw in case I run out of water ing while hunting next month. n

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for details. whitetail and mule deer. Hunting is by HUNT permit only. Resident permit tags are Continued from page 10 Waterfowl, Snipe $58, non-resident $315. Apply online by Waterfowl and Snipe Hunters are re- June 11, 2019. Hunts vary in length and 2020 Open areas statewide except Na- quired to have an Arizona Migratory Bird are in October, November, and December. tional Wildlife Refuges. Stamp and a Federal Duck Stamp in ad- Specialty hunts include archery, muzzle- dition to their hunting license. You can loader, CHAMP (Challenged Hunter Ac- Other Birds, Mammals get an Arizona stamp where you buy your cess Mobility Permit), and youth hunts. House sparrow and European star- license. The Federal Duck Stamp is avail- There are also archery-only non-permit ling: July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 (year- able at outdoor retailers, many national tags that can be bought over the counter. round) Open areas statewide except Na- wildlife refuges, the Post Office, and on- See the regulations for information about tional Wildlife Refuges. line through Amplex at www.duckstamp. those permits. Elk Crow 1, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, com. Call stores and post offices to make Archery-only non permit-tag deer 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11M, 17A, 17B, Gambels, Scaled, and California sure they sell them before you go. seasons are in January. See the spring 18A, 18B, 19B (excluding National quail:Oct 18, 2019 – Feb 9, 2020. Bill Ducks including mergansers, coots, regulations for details. Wildlife Refuges): Sept 1, 2019 – Dec 31, Williams River, Cibola, Havasu, Impe- common moorhens, including white Bighorn Sheep:Sheep tags are notori- 2019 rial, Kofa and San Bernardino National geese (snow, blue, and Ross’) and dark ously hard to get. Apply online by June Coati: Sep 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020 Wildlife Refuges. geese (Canada and white-fronted), ex- 11, 2019. Season dates vary and fall in Open areas statewide except National Falconry-only quail: Sept 1, 2019 – cluding scaup: October through December. See regula- Wildlife Refuges. March 10, 2020 Open areas Statewide General Waterfowl: tions. Gunnison’s prairie dog: July 1, 2019 (excluding National Wildlife Refuges and Oct 18, 2019 – Jan 26, 2020, Desert Bear:You can buy a non-permit tag for – Mar 31, 2020 Open areas Statewide (ex- Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Any Zone: Those portions of Units 6 and 8 bear over the counter. Seasons vary by unit cluding National Wildlife Refuges, White quail within Yavapai County and Units 10 and units close when the quota is reached. Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area in Falconry-only quail 25M, 26M, and and 12B through 46B. You are responsible to call and report kills Unit 1, and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M: Jul 1, 2019 – Mar 31, 2020 Any Oct 4, 2019 – Jan 12, 2020, Mountain and also call before hunting to make sure 38M) quail. Zone: units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and the the unit is still open. See regulations for All mammals except game mam- portions of units 6 and 8 within Coconi- details. Seasons are in Aug – Dec. There mals, fur-bearing mammals, predatory Dove Hunting no County. are also archery-only non-permit tags. mammals, bats, coati, black-footed fer- (Dove hunters are required to have an Scaup: Mountain Zone Oct 19, 2019 Spring bear hunts are during March ret, New Mexico jumping mouse, Gun- Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp in addi- – Jan 12, 2020. – May. Archery is May – July. See the spring regulations for details. nison’s prairie dog, black-tailed prairie tion to their hunting license.) Falconry-only waterfowl: Mountain Zone: Sept 30, 2019 – Oct Javelina:Fall javelina season is in Oc- dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, Eurasian collared doves may be hunt- 3, 2019. tober – December. Apply online by June porcupine and wolves: year-round. Open ed year round with no daily bag or pos- Snipe: (See waterfowl for definitions 11, 2019. See regulations for info. There areas Statewide (excluding National session limits. of Desert and Mountain zones.) are also general non permit-tag javelina Wildlife Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, Band-tailed pigeon: October 4 – 17, Desert Zone: Oct 18, 2019 – Jan 26, hunts in the Lower Gila River Hunt Area and 38M) 2019. Daily bag limit 2. Possession limit 2020. in unit 41 year-round. See the regulations. Jackrabbit Buenos Aires National 6. Mountain Zone: Oct 4, 2019 – Jan 12, Spring javelina hunts occur in Janu- Wildlife Refuge: Sept 1, 2019 – Mar 31, (Restrictions apply to open and closed 2020. 2020 ary and February. Archery-only hunts are areas for doves. See regulations for de- Limited weapon (shotgun shooting almost the entire month of January. See tails.) shot) English house sparrows and Eu- Big Game Hunting the spring regulations for details. Applica- (See regulations for information on tions are generally accepted in September ropean starling: year-round. Open areas Chukar Hunting statewide except National Wildlife Ref- hunts and dates. Big game hunting is by and early October. (See regulations for limits and where uges. permit only. To see draw odds go to www. Elk:Seasons vary by unit and are in Limited weapon (shotgun shooting to find chukar.)Sept 1, 2019 – Feb 9, azgfd.com/Hunting/surveydata/.) September – December. Non-permit tags shot) Gunnison’s prairie dog Unit 11M: 2020. Any chukar. Open areas statewide Deer Hunting – (There will be hunt- are also available and applications are year-round. except National Wildlife Refuges. ers out all over the state during October, generally in January. Limited weapon (shotgun shoot- so please be considerate and careful. Wear Bison:Seasons vary in length and are ing shot) All mammals EXCEPT game Blue Grouse Hunting blaze orange and put some orange on your in December. There are also limited op- mammals, furbearing mammals, preda- (See regulations for limits and where dog as well.) tory mammals, bats, coati, black-footed to find blue grouse.) We have two kinds of deer: Coues’ HUNT, continued on page 19 ferret, New Mexico jumping mouse, Sep 1 – Nov 10, 2019. Open areas Gunnison’s prairie dog, black-tailed Statewide (excluding National Wildlife prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, Refuges and Unit 31). otter, porcupine and wolves: year-round. 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www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com October 2019 | 11 PORT LAND CRUISING Fall Is The Perfect Time For A Lake Cruise By Margie Anderson Canyon Lake We recently took a tour on Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake and it was great – in fact, it was even better than I ex- pected. We met our best friends Ron and Debbie at the lake, and we brought our two college-aged granddaughters with us. The tour we chose was a special one: the Bighorn Sheep Tour. There were a bunch of Arizona Game and Fish experts on board with us, as well as several guys This was the first time I had seen a from the Arizona Bighorn Sheep Society. Coues deer swimming. It was an amazing day. dow, and there was plenty of room at Over 50 Sheep! the table for the six of us. Dolly is even John and I have fished at Canyon air-conditioned, so we were very com- many, many times, and we’ve often spot- fortable. To top it off, the Arizona Desert ted bighorn sheep there, but the Bighorn Bighorn Sheep Society was running a tab Society guys put us to shame – between at the concession on board, so we were them and the Game and Fish people, they able to get free sodas and snacks during spotted over fifty sheep that day! Incred- the whole trip. It just kept getting better ible. We had just barely gotten away from and better. the dock when they spotted the first ones. The fun actually started at the ticket A Highlight line. We had bought our tickets online, Coues deer walked down to the river and didn’t mind Dolly at all. Since this was a special cruise, the and just needed to show up at the window. captain would stop Dolly and even circle I had our electronic tickets on my phone, photographing wildlife is your main goal. around or point the bow at the shore so but they already had our names on the Also, the windows on Dolly will distort that everyone on board could get a good list so we were good to go. But, while we your photos, especially the color. There view of the bighorns. As I said, we saw were in line some fellas from the Bighorn are two outside areas, one on each level, over fifty of the bighorns on this cruise, Sheep Society were already handing out but they can get crowded. I ended up tak- but that isn’t all we saw. We saw a lot of goodies – lanyards and things like that – ing many pictures from the stairs. different birds, including a bald eagle. to anyone who wanted them. The windows do open, and in the For me, the highlight was seeing three Oh, by the way, you don’t need to pay fall that won’t be a problem, but when of the little desert whitetail deer – Coues for a Tonto Pass if you are boarding Dolly. we went in the summer nobody wanted deer. They walked down to the edge of the There is a separate parking lot, and there to open a window at all. So keep that in lake to get a drink, and one of them got are also a restaurant and restrooms there. mind if you want to take some photos. right in and began to swim back and forth along the shore. That’s something I’ve Better And Better Captain’s Commentary never seen before and it was great. I had seen the Dolly many times, but In addition to seeing all the wildlife, I had never been on board before. There I learned a lot about Canyon Lake from If You Want To Get Photos is plenty of room inside, and we took a the Captain’s commentary as we cruised To get the most out of your tour, I’d ad- table upstairs. Each table is by the win- along. He showed us some rocks that vise getting information on special cruis- looked like people and had names, told es like the one we were on, especially if us a lot about the geology and the his- We also spotted a bald eagle. tory of the lake, and kept us entertained the whole time. Even our granddaughters didn’t get bored. I highly recommend the Dolly cruises.

Special Cruises Dolly has all kinds of special cruises including an Astronomy Dinner Cruise, Scenic Nature Cruise, and a Twilight Din- ner Cruise. We paid $35 each for adults, and children 5-12 were $23, while little ones 1-4 were $6. Infants under 1 are free. I’m sure the other cruises are similar- ly priced. You can book online at www. dollysteamboat.com or call them at 480- 827-9144. To get directions, just put their address in your map app: 16802 AZ-88, Tortilla Flat, AZ 85117, or just type in “Canyon Lake”. You need to check in a half hour before your cruise.

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The proposed action is detailed Travel Management Plan Comments”); (DEIS) for ASNFs Public Motorized in the DEIS, which can be found along or hand delivered to Supervisor’s Office, Travel Management Plan. with other project documents under the The purpose of the plan is to comply “analysis” tab at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ 30 S. Chiricahua Dr., Springerville, AZ with the federal Travel Management Rule project/?project=22692. 85938 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 by providing a system of roads, trails, and “This document will address public p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding areas designated for motor vehicle use issues raised during the formal objection federal holidays. while protecting biological, physical, and process of the EIS,” said Forest Supervi- cultural resources. sor Steve Best in an ASNFs news release. 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Comments may be submitted elec- ?cid=stelprdb5200750. n Grand Canyon National Park Switches On New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations The National Park Foundation, National Park Service, and the Department of Energy partnered with BMW of North America to Carlquinn donate 100 EV charging stations for locations in and near national parks. Tesla Model 3 Electric vehicle (EV) destination trav- tion in parks and gateway communities. National Park Service in meeting their en- rich history. Find out more and become elers can add Grand Canyon National Five additional EV charging stations were ergy, economic, and environmental goals. a part of the national park community at Park to their list. Six EV charging stations installed as part of this program, two in The benefits of these projects have the op- www.nationalparks.org. are available for visitors to use at Mas- the gateway community of Tusayan at the portunity to reach far beyond the bound- wik North, Canyon Village Market and Grand Hotel and three at the Grand Can- aries of the national parks. About The Yavapai Lodge. Three additional charging yon Railway Hotel in Williams. Department Of Energy stations were installed for National Park “The automobile has long been cen- About The The DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Of- Service (NPS) and partner staff members tral to the great American vacation in na- National Park Service fice supports a broad portfolio of early- to use at the park headquarters and Xan- tional parks,” said National Park Service More than 20,000 NPS employees stage research and works directly with terra general offices. Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith. “While care for America’s 419 national parks and its nationwide network of Clean Cities The National Park Foundation, NPS our treasured landscapes offer familiar work with communities across the nation coalitions to enable the widespread use and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) vistas time after time, the automobile has to help preserve local history and create of alternative fuels and energy efficient partnered with BMW of North America to changed greatly, and parks want to meet close-to-home recreational opportunities. technologies that reduce transportation donate 100 EV charging stations for loca- the needs of our visitors who use elec- Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook, energy use and costs for businesses and tions in and near national parks. This proj- tric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. ect kicked off in April 2017 with the first Through this joint effort between BMW consumers. electric vehicle charging stations installed of North America, the Department of En- About The National Note: The year, Grand Canyon Na- at Thomas Edison National Historical ergy, and the National Park Foundation Park Foundation tional Park celebrates 100 years since its Park. electric vehicle drivers will have more The National Park Foundation is the of- designation as a national park. To pre- “We are excited to offer this service to places to charge the car while recharging ficial charity of America’s national parks pare for the next century of stewardship, visitors and are grateful to our supporting themselves with nature and parks.” and nonprofit partner to the NPS.- Char we hope to inspire future generations to partners. This project supports our goals The DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Of- tered by Congress in 1967, the National experience, connect with, and protect for energy conservation and clean air,’’ fice provides technical assistance that Park Foundation raises private funds to Grand Canyon’s unique resources. Join said Acting Park Superintendent Woody supports innovative energy saving trans- help protect more than 84 million acres of the celebration at go.nps.gov/grandcan- Smeck. portation projects at national park sites. national parks through critical conserva- yoncentennial or on social media with The availability of this option offers These projects educate visitors on the tion and preservation efforts and connect #GrandCanyon100. more public access for EV destination benefits of advanced and alternative fuel all Americans with their incomparable Grand Canyon National Park, PO Box travel and assists in reducing air pollu- vehicles, which contributes towards the natural landscapes, vibrant culture and 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 n

home in a Hummer and drive you around CRUISE the desert while regaling you with tales Continued from page 12 of history and legends, then take you for a 90-minute cruise on Desert Belle. All Lake Pleasant of those are booked through Steller Ad- Canyon isn’t the only lake with cruis- ventures at 602-402-0584. This would be es. Lake Pleasant also offers dinner cruis- such an awesome gift for someone! es on Phoenix, including Thanksgiving The Lake and Land Combos offer va- dinner. Prices are $55-$65 for adults de- rieties of tours: Classic Tours with ATV’s, pending on which meal you choose, while UTV’s, Hummers and Blazers; Specialty kids 5-12 are $35-45. Kids 0-4 are free. Tours with unique ways of exploring the The prices include taxes and the caterer desert; Sunset and Star Gazing; and Hik- gratuity, but not beverages and boat-crew The Game and Fish biologists and Dolly is air-conditioned, so you can ing and Biking. You can find all the prices gratuities. the Arizona Bighorn Sheep Society enjoy the cruise with a great view, online, and just for example, the Blazer members spotted over fifty bighorn in comfort. Tour starts at $125 per person. Sounds sheep during our cruise! Cruises Catered closed and the upper level is open air, like so much fun! The cruises are two hours long and the which would make it great for photos. meals are buffet-style by Dillon’s Cater- and you’ll need to pay $6 per car to park There is a snack bar with beer, wine, and Enjoy Gorgeous Arizona ing. There is live music and a full-service at Pleasant Harbor. Pleasant Harbor is drinks, as well as popcorn, ice cream, This is by no means an exhaustive list bar also. There is a vegetarian option for the first turn-off to Pleasant that you will candy, cookies, and chips. Prices are list- of the cruises on Arizona Lakes. Go on- dinner, but no vegan one, so if you are reach if you are coming in from I-17. ed online. 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From the photos and videos The Lake and Land Combo sounds cruise this fall and enjoy our gorgeous get there 45 minutes before departure, online, it looks like the main level is en- fun – they pick you up at your hotel or Arizona weather and scenery. n www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com October 2019 | 13 PORT WESTERN WILDLIFE Information Needed In Flagstaff-Area Water Catchment Contamination The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- AZGFD Wildlife Manager Erin Brown. The department maintains about 3,000 ment (AZGFD) is seeking information “This incident is incredibly disappointing water catchments statewide, along with officers hope will lead to those respon- because these catchments provide water the help of many sportsmen’s groups, and sible for contaminating a water catchment for all wildlife when natural water sources has trucked or airlifted more than 1.5 mil- with diesel fuel or gasoline northeast of are not available — especially given this lion gallons of precious water since Janu- Flagstaff. year’s limited monsoon rainfall. Sports- ary 2018. Sometime around Sept. 15, fuel was men, along with the department, have Those wishing to support the depart- deliberately poured into Young’s Canyon spent so much labor, money and time im- ment’s efforts to deliver water for wildlife Trick Tank, a water catchment in Game proving water availability for wildlife and can send a donation by texting SENDWA- Management Unit 7E near U.S. Forest it’s tragic that someone chose to vandalize TER — as one word — to 41444 from Service Road 775 and east of the high this water catchment.” any smart device or visit www.azwildlife- tension powerlines. The catchment is ap- Anyone with information about this hero.com and select “support us.” proximately 2 miles east of the Winona incident is encouraged to call the AZGFD exit (211) along Interstate 40. To report a poaching violation call Op- Evidence at the scene indicates the vandalism hotline at 1-800 VANDALS eration Game Thief at 800-352-0700 or suspect(s) may have taken down fencing (826-3257). Callers can remain anony- visit www.azgfd.com/OGT. to gain access to and pour the fuel into the mous and should reference case #19- catchment. 003149. Did You Know? The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- Disappointing Incident Elk Society Reward ment conserves and protects Arizona’s “It’s our hope that someone may The Arizona Elk Society has offered 800+ wildlife species but receives NO Ar- have observed suspicious behavior or a reward of up to $2,500 for informa- izona general fund tax dollars. Contribute may have had a game camera in the area tion leading to an arrest and conviction of to our on-the-ground conservation efforts that may provide crucial evidence,” said those responsible. at www.AzWildlifeHero.com. n Photo courtesy of Annemarie Hoffpauir Thirty-One Bison From The North Rim Are Relocated National Park Service staff closed the the first bison ever captured and perma- An AmazingTeam doors on livestock trailers, securing 31 nently removed from Grand Canyon,” “We had an amazing team who worked bison inside to transfer them to the In- said Grand Canyon National Park Bison really well together,” said Terwilliger. terTribal Buffalo Council who will take Project Manager Miranda Terwilliger. “We did a lot of mock runs and training in them on the journey to join their new herd Leading up to the corralling opera- advance with other parks and agencies.” with the Quapaw tribe in Oklahoma. tions, a corral was regularly supplied with Biologists from the Kaibab National The transfer of the bison concluded the food and water to encourage bison to en- Forest, Yellowstone National Park, Bad- Grand Canyon National Park’s pilot pro- ter freely and increase their exposure to lands National Park, the U.S. Geological gram for corralling and relocating bison humans. Survey, and the InterTribal Buffalo Coun- from the North Rim. “It’s a passive process. You want to cil assisted. Also present was a National work as quietly and calmly around the Park Service veterinarian to oversee the with humans,” said Chris Clark, the South An Historic Moment bison to keep their stress levels down well-being of the bison. Rim lead mule packer who served as the “It’s an historic moment. These are because they have very little interactions Several additional animals were out- corral boss.” fitted with tracking collars and released After a large group of bison entered the during the corralling process. The collar- corral, during the operation period, staff ing was conducted with the assistance of closed the corral gates and began process- U.S. Geological Survey scientists for park ing them in preparation for shipment. The wildlife biologists to study the bison mi- processing included separating and re- gratory patterns and population size. leasing bison that were too young or too large or old to make the trip. They were 100 Was The First Goal guided into a squeeze chute, where the The goal of the pilot program was to scientists took blood and genetic samples capture and relocate up to 100 bison. The and tagged them per U.S. Department of Agriculture shipping regulations. BISON, continued on page 15 Bats Found In Grand Canyon National Park Positive For Rabies Grand Canyon National Park has re- ceived confirmation that two bats collect- ed along the Colorado River in the park last month tested positive for rabies. The rabies-positive bats, both Canyon Bats, were deceased at the time of collection and did not come in contact with any visi- tors or staff. Rabies is preventable if medical treat- ment called post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP, is given following an exposure to a Peter van der Sluijs rabid animal. It is almost always fatal if • In areas where pets are allowed, make PEP is not given prior to the development sure that pets are vaccinated and kept on of symptoms. Humans can contract rabies a leash at all times. Domestic animal con- through contact with an infected animal’s tact with bats should be minimized. saliva, such as a bite or scratch. • Teach children to tell you if they are All mammals are susceptible to rabies, bitten or scratched by an animal. including bats, skunks, and foxes. Possible • Anyone who has had contact with rabies infections should be considered in a bat or other wild animal in the park animals that exhibit unusual or aggressive should notify a park employee as soon as behavior or that are not afraid of humans. possible. You should consult with your Grand Canyon National Park would doctor in the event you have contacted an like to remind visitors about the following animal thought to be rabid. things they can do to protect themselves • While on a river trip take extra pre- from rabies: caution and sleep in a tent for protection. • Never approach or touch wildlife. Public health officials should be contacted Please observe and appreciate wildlife if a bat is found in a room where a person from a safe distance. If you see sick or has been sleeping. erratic behaving wildlife, notify a park • Bats should never be handled by employee or call the park’s 24-hour emer- untrained or unvaccinated people nor be Contact Mike Wallace at (480) 228-7733 or [email protected] gency communications center at 928-638- 7805. BATS, continued on page 15

14 | October 2019 www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com PORT WESTERN WILDLIFE Woodbury Fire: What Was Its Impact On Wildlife? New story map and saw within or adjacent to the burn area,” said Darveau. “We observed 81 white podcast discuss the tailed deer, a black bear, some bighorn fire’s impact on wildlife sheep, a few mule deer, some javelina, and numerous small mammals and birds. and the Superstition Although there was probably some loss of wilderness. wildlife, we didn’t see any carcasses.” Darveau said this could prove to be a beneficial burn for wildlife, but cautioned Survey Results The Woodbury Fire burned nearly that while some areas will recover quick- 124,000 acres, much of it in the Super- ly, maybe in one to three years, other stition Wilderness Area, from early June Shine Light On higher burn intensity areas may take de- through mid-July. Because of the popu- flooding during monsoon rains. cades. Even so, those areas will continue larity of this area among hikers, hunters Templin said only portions of the Recovery Effort and wildlife watchers, many people are to provide multiple stages of vegetation 124,000 acres were identified as having succession that will benefit wildlife. Ear- asking, what damage did the fire do to high-burn severity, which occurred most- landscapes and habitat? What impact did ly succession stages of plants, shrubs and Volunteers can help ly in the upper regions of canyons. There trees provide higher nutritional value than the fire have on wildlife? were areas that burned in a mosaic pat- spotlight endangered There are two new resources to help those that have matured and have years of tern, with areas of light or no burn. old growth. answer those questions: “For a majority of the Tonto National black-footed ferrets. Woodbury Fire Story Map: Arizona The fire was basically contained with- Forest, fire is a natural occurrence on the in Game Management Unit 24B, burning Game and Fish has developed an interac- landscape, and much of the native vegeta- The Arizona Game and Fish Depart- tive story map with information, photos somewhere between 30-45 percent of the ment is seeking volunteers to assist with tion is accustomed to it,” she said. “Fires huntable area. Some of that terrain hadn’t and video about the fire and its impact on are not all large flames taking things out. fall spotlighting efforts to help document wildlife. seen fire in more than 70 years, so the The mosaic burn pattern can actually be the population of endangered black-foot- Podcast: Carrie Templin, public af- fire opened up some of the choked areas. ed ferrets in Aubrey Valley and on the good for the environment and wildlife. fairs officer for Tonto National Forest, Game and Fish will be monitoring condi- Double O Ranch, both near Seligman. An exception would be the Sonoran des- and Dustin Darveau, game specialist for tions and harvest success. As part of the recovery effort, the de- the Arizona Game and Fish Department, ert landscape with saguaros, which don’t The Tonto National Forest’s Templin partment scheduled two five-night spot- were guests on the Jay Scott Outdoors do well with fire. It will be three to five said a fair amount of the Superstition lighting events; the remaining one is Oct. podcast, discussing the impact of the fire years before we know the extent of sa- Wilderness would remain under a closure 17-21. The spotlighting method involves and how wildlife appeared to fare. guaro mortality.” order through monsoon season for safety using high-powered lights to locate and Templin said on the podcast that once Game and Fish’s Darveau said that reasons; this includes the middle section identify black-footed ferrets. Their eye- the fire was contained, the Tonto Na- because the fire progressed slowly and of the Apache Trail. shine is reflected by the spotlight and tional Forest put together a Burned Area burned in a mosaic pattern, wildlife “Monsoon storms are unpredictable, helps surveyors with identifying and lo- Emergency Response (BAER) team to should have had time to get out of the and if you get caught on one of those trails cating these elusive, nocturnal carnivores. assess the fire’s effects, potential post- way. Larger animals will move to a differ- or on certain parts of the road, you could Volunteers must have the ability to stay fire events, and possible actions. Arizona ent area, birds will fly away, some ground be a long way from help,” she said. “The attentive from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while spot- Game and Fish staff worked with the dwelling animals will burrow underneath Forest Services will continue monitoring lighting for black-footed ferrets and use, BAER team and provided input on wild- and ride it out. AZGFD staff conducted and evaluating the situation.” or learn how to use, a Global Positioning life and habitat conditions, evaluation of grid pattern aerial surveys for four days The closure orders can be seen on the System (GPS). Volunteers can sign up by the burn severity on the landscape, and in late July. Tonto National Forest’s website, or on In- emailing [email protected] – with “fall identification and management of poten- “In that time frame, we were pleasant- ciweb, a site that provides valuable up-to- tial risks to resources from large-scale ly surprised at the amount of wildlife we date information on wildfires.n FERRETS, continued on page 17

BISON snowfall last year. There’s approximately Continued from page 14 600 bison on the North Rim, and Grand Canyon National Park is reducing the size pilot program was conducted this year to under 200 over the next three-to-five due to the bison migrating to a warmer years to protect park resources from the location on the North Rim from early impacts of the bison population. n

Visitors can read additional information BATS regarding zoonotic diseases and bats at: Continued from page 14 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/nature/ zoonotic_diseases.htm. kept as pets. Rabid bats have been documented in There are 22 species of bats that live 49 states. Every year, there are reported Kiokom Touchscreen within the park. In a healthy colony, typi- cases of rabies in animals in Coconino cally less than 1 percent of bats are sick County, Arizona. The Arizona Depart- Kiosks are a Virtual with rabies. Grand Canyon National Park ment of Health Services website has ad- is working with the National Park Service ditional information about rabies testing, Concierge and Provide Office of Public Health and the Wild- prevention and publications within the life Health Branch to protect the health state at: https://www.azdhs.gov/prepared- Info and Discounts on and safety of visitors and wildlife in the ness/epidemiology-disease-control/ra- the SPOT!! park by testing any sick or dead wildlife. bies/index.php. n

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The VFW Teacher of the Year award ship or a patriotic middle-school student all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. • Applicant does not have to be related contest recognizes three exceptional interested in winning $5,000, these schol- The first-place winner from each state to a VFW or VFW Auxiliary member to teachers for their outstanding commit- arships may be for you. competes for national awards totaling participate, but the student must attend ment to teaching Americanism and patrio- $55,000, with each first-place state win- school in the same state as the sponsoring tism to their students. Each year, a certi- Voice of Democracy ner receiving a minimum of $500 at the VFW Auxiliary. fied/licensed elementary, junior high and (Submission deadline national level. high school teacher whose curriculum fo- is Thursday, Oct. 31.) 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Mounted and floating partment (state) wins a minimum schol- American Creative Patriotic Youth Scholarships mats may also be used. arship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid Art Contest (Submission • The art should be no smaller than 8” Every year, students compete for trip to Washington, D.C. Want to apply? deadline is March 31, 2020.) x 10” but no larger than 18” x 24”, not their share of $3 million in scholarships Read the rules and eligibility require- Each year, more than 4,000 high and awards. The Veterans of Foreign ments, then download and complete the school students from across the country AWARDS, continued on page 17

WE ARE VFW POST 3513 The Buddy Poppy: ‘These AUXILIARY Are ‘Mighty Little Flowers’ History Today, our Buddy Poppies are still as- Before Memorial Day in 1922, the sembled by disabled and needy veterans VFW conducted their first poppy distribu- in VA Hospitals. The VFW Buddy Poppy tion, becoming the first veterans’ organi- program provides compensation to the zation to organize a nationwide distribu- veterans who assemble the poppies, pro- tion. The poppy soon was adopted as the vides financial assistance in maintaining official memorial flower of the Veterans state and national veterans’ rehabilitation of Foreign Wars of the United States, as it and service programs and partially sup- remains today. ports the VFW National Home For Chil- During their 1923 encampment, the dren. https://www.vfwnationalhome.org/ VFW decided that VFW “Buddy”® Pop- pies would be assembled by disabled and Show Your Support needy veterans who would be paid for Show your support today. Host a their work to provide them with financial Buddy Poppy drive in your town https:// assistance. The next year, disabled veter- www.vfw.org/community/community- ans at the Buddy Poppy factory in Pitts- initiatives/buddy-poppy, or have your burgh assembled VFW Buddy Poppies. The designation “Buddy Poppy” was ad- local government issue a special procla- opted at that time. mation. https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge. net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/ The Name Is Registered BP-Proclamation-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=2 In February 1924, we registered the 0190513T193308Z&la=en name “Buddy Poppy” with the U.S. Pat- ent Office. A certificate was issued on May Those Who Assemble Speak 20, 1924, granting our organization all Hear from those who assemble VFW Post 3513 trademark rights in the name of “Buddy” the mighty little flowers in “The Vet- We are the largest VFW Post in Scottsdale and the only Scottsdale VFW Post with its under the classification of artificial flow- erans Behind the Buddy Poppy” own building for events. We are located one mile south of downtown Scottsdale. ers. We’ve made that trademark a guaran- video. https://www.youtube.com/ 7220 E Wilshire Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · (480) 941-9849 tee that all poppies bearing that name and watch?v=6TUjEMJjSZY the VFW label are genuine products of the Publisher’s Note: Consider joining work of disabled and needy veterans. No one of your local veterans organizations other organization, firm or individual can or their auxiliaries. legally use the name “Buddy Poppy”. The Poppies Work For Vets, Children FLOWERS continued on page 17

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To remain together, many choose to you can find an impactful way to help us ment Only forgo shelters or job training opportuni- help people and save pets! Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:11 ties for fear of being separated from their • Foster: Foster and share your home a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FLOWERS companions. 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Short days ago, FERRETS ian must accompany any youth under the spring, to trap older ones that need a We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Continued from page 15 18). Volunteers also should note any canine distemper or plague booster, and Loved and were loved and now we lie equipment they can bring, such as GPS, to trap juveniles (or “kits”) to administer In Flanders fields. spotlighting” in the subject line – by Oct. clipboard, headlamp, pen, binoculars, vaccinations. Take up our quarrel with the foe; 11 for the mid-October event. Space is walkie-talkies, compass, cordless re- For more information about the black- To you, from failing hands we throw, limited. chargeable spotlight, backpack or 4X4 footed ferret recovery effort, visit the de- The torch; be yours to hold it high. Volunteers are reminded to include vehicle. partment’s website at www.azgfd.com/ If ye break faith with us who die, their full name, a contact phone num- These events are conducted to assess wildlife and click on “Nongame and En- We shall not sleep, though poppies ber, month(s) and night(s) available to the black-footed ferret population before dangered Wildlife.” n grow, spotlight, and full names of others who winter. The objectives include trapping In Flanders fields. Trust Your Arizona Boat Work To Hale’s Marine Service and Transport • Assistance With Selling Your Boat • Electric Boats • Boating Accident & Storm Damage • Fiberglass/Aluninum Hull Repair • Boat Pickup & Delivery (All Valley Lakes) • Mechanical Repair • Bottom Paint • Preventive maintenance(Annual Service) • Canvas & Interior Repair • Trailer Service • Custom Installations • Transportation (Local & National)

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www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com October 2019 | 17 CALENDAR WILDLIFE/ ANIMAL-RELATED Expo Center. 50,000 square feet of Continued from page 2 reptiles for sale and display, petting Queen Creek zoos with alligators, giant tortoises, 4-28 — 25th Annual Schnepf Farms Monitor Lizards, snakes, reptile keeping Pumpkin & Chili Party - Hillbilly Bob’s supplies, reptile art, books, clothing, pig races, entertainment, carousel, anything reptilian. $5-10. Sat 9:30 Business petting barn, 10-acre celebrity corn am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm. http:// maze, bon fires, hayride, dog show, tucsonreptileshow.com roller coaster, inflatables, miniature golf, rock wall and more. Fireworks Benson Directory on Thur. Fri and Sat nights. Discount 12-13 — 19th Annual Butterfield Rodeo Boat Transport tickets at Fry’s. Thu & Sun 10 am – 9 pm, - Arena. 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Highlights include pet readings www.bartlettlake.com/index.html and pet adoptions by the Arizona Tucson [email protected] boaters), families, children, friends are Humane Society! A variety of artists will 27 — Spooky Kids Halloween & Wag-O- welcome; (623) 221-7655 showcase animal-themed paintings, Ween – Fourth Avenue. The Avenue’s Pleasant Harbor RV Resort & Marina Peoria, AZ drawings, photography, ceramics and amazing Halloween Costume Contest (928) 501-5263 SHOOTING SPORTS/ARCHERY more. Live music, business vendors, for both our two-legged and four- (602) 269-0077 entertainment and food & beverages legged children! Candy and dog treats www.pleasantharbor.com NEW BEN AVERY CLAY TARGET CENTER: from Black Cat Coffee and others. $5/ given throughout the Avenue with a person, $10/family, furry friends are Products Ongoing — Open seven days a week; costume contest at the Sand and Sky free. 8 am – 2 pm. 602-262-4727 parking lot. Prizes and give-a-ways. 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Hardy Dr. Tempe, AZ Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Ongoing — Learn To Curl lessons: 5-6 — 18th Annual Tucson Reptile 85282; Jodi Polanski, Jodi@lostourhome. [email protected] & Amphibian Show & Sale - Tucson org. Rocky Point Times Newspaper (52) 6383836325 [email protected] www.rockypointcollectibles.com each day. P.O. Box 887 JET SPORTS Areas outside of the designated park- Lukeville, AZ 85341 U.S.A. Continued from page 5 ing lot that marked “No Parking” are sub- Radio Shows ject to ticketing by the Lake Havasu City Come early to get a good spot in the Police Department. Don McDowell (623) 221-7655 bleachers, especially on Freestyle day. [email protected] Check the IJSBA website for schedule Craft Beer Festival In Third Year www.shakerattleandtroll.com and other details. Event dates, times and/ The Thai Airways World Finals also Glendale, AZ U.S.A. or details are subject to change. 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Parking is Beer Festival tickets can be purchased Start: October 5 @ 12:00 a.m. Swim Platforms free until Wednesday, Oct. 9, which will at the VIP Craft Brew gate adjacent to the End: October 13 @ 11:59 p.m. Swim Platforms be $10 that day, as well as $10 on Thurs- Grandstands, and included with a $20 or Event Categories: Boating, Sports, Top Swimplatforms.com day, Oct. 10. Parking will be $20 per $40 ticket purchase is access to the VIP 25 Event 6024318225 Organizer: Jim Russell, DSM Events www.swimplatforms.com day on Friday, Oct. 11, Saturday, Oct. viewing area of the start line and race 3220 S. 38th St 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13; however, there course. Mingle with champions, sponsors, Email: [email protected] Phoenix, AZ 85040 U.S.A. is a weekend pass available for all three competitors, and PWC race fans while Venue: Crazy Horse Campgrounds days for $40. Parking fees are accepted enjoying a craft brew! Nearby will be a 1534 Beachcomber Blvd,Lake Havasu Trade organizations only in cash. There will be an attendant variety of food vendors from ice cream to City, AZ 86403+ Google Map Arizona Trade Exchange at the parking gate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. cheeseburgers. Phone: (928) 855-4033 n www.arizonatradeexchange.com

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18 | October 2019 www.azbw.com • westernoutdoortimes.com • floridaboatingandwatersports.com handcycle out on-trail is just one of the ing and governmental and legislative ad- new interactive “kids corner”. EXPO many programs organized, promoted and vocacy. Continued from page 1 sponsored by PVA. The Sand-Water-RV Expo is commit- Details ted to this effort. It will be donating a por- Expo hours are: Saturday 9am to 5pm, A Dream Becomes A Reality About PVA And tion of the total 2019 ticket revenue and and Sunday 9am to 3pm. Admission for Over 100,000U.S. military vets from Expo Commitment all proceeds from a raffle to this organiza- adults is $5.00, kids 6 & under are free, all branches of the service with debilitat- Chartered by the United States Con- tion. And when attending the Expo, you’ll and parking is free. For those who want ing spinal cord injuries and amputations gress, PVA was formed in 1946 as a have an opportunity to meet some of these to visit the Expo on Saturday and Sun- courageous veterans in person. still crave active outdoor recreation just Veterans Service Organization and is a day, a special VIP 2-Day Admission Pass as much as the rest of us. And, thanks to non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation. Today, Over 140 Exhibitors, Vendors is available at the Expo box office. The recent developments like custom off-road there are 34 PVA chapters across Ameri- The 8th Annual Sand-Water-RV Expo Expo is located at Lake Havasu State handcycles, and some that are even elec- ca. Membership is free and open to those has over140 exhibitors and vendors dis- Park, Windsor 3 & 4. trically assisted, that dream is now reality. who have served in a branch of the U.S playing the latest in boats, pontoons, off- Find out more about PVA at http:// To once again be able to experience military and have suffered a spinal cord road vehicles, RVs, travel trailers, trucks, www.caldiegopva.org what it’s like to be outdoors and fully en- injury or dysfunction. PWCs, kayaks, paddleboards and all re- More information regarding the 8th An- gaged in a physical sport is essential in PVA works on many levels to help lated motorsports accessories and servic- nual Sand-Water-RV Expo is available at preventing people with disabilities from these vets, coordinating employment op- es. Expo special attractions will include http://www.sandandwaterexpo.com or surrendering themselves to a lifetime of portunities, psychological and physical Havasu Paddlefest (for all non-motorized contact: Bob Brown – (951) 501-0210 confinement. Taking a custom off-road rehabilitation, finding appropriate hous- watercraft), in-water boat demos, and a [email protected]. n

— www.azgfd.com/Wildlife/Heritage- restaurant, boat and slip rentals, as well as GRANTS Fund/grantapply/. The documents include CANCER RUN hydro flying, Jet Ski, kayak, paddle boat, Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 the Heritage Grant application manual, and sail boat rentals. the grant application form and the various As well, the marina features H2-Whoa! th Learn More “Heritage Grant Funding Window” docu- and 87 Avenue (8708 W. Harbor Boule- – the world’s largest floating water slide The Heritage Fund was created after ments, which describe eligibility informa- vard, Peoria, AZ 85383). Visitors exiting and is home to Phoenix, a 150 passenger voters approved an initiative in 1990 and tion and provide specific eligibility crite- I-17, travel west on Carefree Highway, or th boat cruise providing tours of majestic is funded through Arizona Lottery ticket ria listed within each grant sub-category. take North 99 Avenue/North Lake Pleas- Lake Pleasant. Pleasant Harbor also fea- ant Parkway from Bell Road to Carefree sales. Heritage funding goes toward con- Potential grant recipients must have a tures an RV Resort with 253 full hook up Highway and then west to 87th Avenue servation efforts such as protecting en- project that is either located in Arizona or sites, 60 partial hook ups and dry camping dangered species, educating students and involves research in which the wildlife or and then onto Harbor Boulevard. Pleas- ant Harbor entrance fee is $6.00 per ve- sites featuring amenities including a club the general public about wildlife and the its habitat is located in the state and meets house, pool and Jacuzzi, bocce ball, bas- outdoors, and creating new opportunities the requirements in the funding windows. hicle. ketball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, laundry for outdoor recreation. Grant proposals and applications can facilities, showers, convenience store and The grant program was established be submitted by email to ldehart@azgfd. About Pleasant picnic grounds. by AZGFD in 1992 as part of the overall gov or mailed to Arizona Game and Fish Harbor RV, Marina Heritage Fund program. The grants were Department, Attn: Heritage Fund and Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Ma- For more information about Pleasant initially developed as a way to promote Grants Administrator, 5000 W. Carefree rina, located on the southeastern shores of Harbor RV Resort and Marina, visit www. outreach to enhance important partner- Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. No faxed Lake Pleasant, and conveniently adjacent pleasantharbor.com or call the Pleasant ships and generate fresh approaches in applications will be accepted. to the metropolitan Phoenix area, is open Harbor RV Park at 800-475-3272 or the support of the department’s mission. to the public 365 days a year. The full Pleasant Harbor Marina at 928-501-5270. Since the grant program’s inception, Now Under Education Branch service marina, features Dillon’s Bayou n the department has awarded more than To better facilitate the school year, the $16 million and supported more than 800 grant opportunities for environmental edu- projects throughout the state. cation and outdoor education have been HUNT length and are in late August – December. shifted to the AZGFD Education Branch. Continued from page 11 See regulations. Applicant Information For information concerning when these Spring bison hunts are in January, April-June, July, and August, depending Applicants for this year’s grants should grants will be available, please contact Eric portunity permits for general, muzzleload- refer to the documents on the Heritage Proctor, Wildlife Education coordinator at on unit. See the spring regulations for de- er, and archery. Those hunts also vary in n Grant web page for guidance on applying 623-236-7243 or [email protected]. n tails.

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