Outdoors
- Bass heading for shallow water makes for great fishing
- BY JEAN WILSON, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN
- As warm water rises to the surface of nearby lakes this time of year in the Yuma area, bass are heading for shallower water to feed (to fatten up for winter and colder water temperatures) making this another great time for fishing.
Natural hangouts... Full story
- Hunting tip: Yes, wind does impact rifle accuracy
- BY JEAN WILSON, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN
- Marty Prokop in his latest deer hunting tips asks - and answers - the question, "Can wind affect your deer rifle accuracy?" The answer is a resounding "yes"! Prokop says, even with practice at the range where you are comfortable that you'll... Full story
- More tips for catching bass
- BY JEAN WILSON, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN
- Now that water temperatures along the Colorado River are getting cooler try a small crankbait with a large lip to make it wiggle and dive from 2 to 6 feet for scattered bass in shallow waters. Local anglers suggest fishing over submerged bottom... Full story

- Several youths dove, waterfowl hunts coming in December
- BY JEAN WILSON, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN
- The recent dove hunts, including the youth hunt, hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Southwest Arizona Habitat Partnership Committee at Texas Hill Farms, were very successful with more hunters participating than last year and with... Full story
- Color of lure can make all difference
- BY JEAN WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE SUN
- In fishing as in fashion, color does make a difference. The right combination of color can turn a drab day on the water into a sparkling success.
In bass fishing, the trick is to find the right lure color - one that works best for the given... Full story
- Everyone should learn catch-and-release techniques
- JEAN WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE SUN
- To assist with ensuring the future of fishing, many anglers catch fish for the pure fun and sport of competitive fishing where any fish caught is well taken care of, then released after being weighed in.
Releasing fish during various times... Full story