Outdoors
Keep kids safe near water with floatation device
Being at the right place at the right time is an important ingredient for hunting and fishing success. It is also necessary when preventing a disaster. This was the case over the weekend when we were enjoying the water, sun and sand at Mittry Lake with...
End of the spawn doesn't mean bass aren't hungry
Just because most bass have quit spawning doesn't mean they've quit being bass. They are still at work at Yuma waters. A favorite spawning bait is also very effective during post spawn and a favorite is the very productive Berkley Power Lizard in green...
Sportsmen's Alliance fighting to maintain land management
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation (USSA) has been granted the opportunity to defend sportsmen in a lawsuit that threatens to eliminate wildlife management on federal land. Affecting those of us in the Yuma area will be the suit brought...
Voyles replaces Shroufe at Arizona Game and Fish
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has chosen Larry Voyles as the new director of the Department, effective this month, to replace Current director Duane Shroufe as he retires (check the Feb. 2008 issue of Hunting Highlights for the complete story).For...
La Londe offers up tips for sight fishing
Bob La Londe, avid bass fisherman and tournament director for Yuma Pro/Am - see below had this tip to offer for bait-shy sight fishing. La Londe says, "If you see bass swim up to your bait, check it out, then turn away repeatedly when chasing clear water...
Traditional live baits still do the trick for bass
Nothing much has changed in the last few decades when it comes to catching bass - except maybe for all the new artificials that keep coming on the market that so many bass fishermen put to work successfully. The fish still relish live bait just as they...
Big horn sheep dwindling at Kofa Wildlife Refuge
Gary Hovatter, of the Game and Fish Yuma Regional office, and Jose Viramontes of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report the 2007 survey taken of desert bighorn sheep populations on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, which includes 435 square miles...
Events scheduled to help bring kids outdoors
Junior waterfowl hunters and their families were treated to a truly great event last weekend at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, packed full with a variety of outdoor activities, many of which were new to the youngsters, thanks to the Arizona Game...
Bass are getting aggressive this time of year
Fish are looking to get fattened up before winter conditions arrive, which means they are often aggressive and easier to catch this time of year, a perfect time to be on the water with fishing pole in hand. Largemouth bass, along Colorado River...
The big hunt is all about preparation
Think about that successful big game hunt you hope to have this year, then seriously consider getting started now preparing your body for all those hills you'll encounter while on the hunt, as well as getting yourself in good enough shape along...
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