Hiking

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Baby deer, elk need to be left alone to survive

With early summerlike temperatures driving people into the high country, it’s not surprising wildlife officers are hearing more reports of people encountering a deer fawn or an elk calf. Should you find a fawn or elk calf, “the ...

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Warming water brings changes to Lake Powell

Lake Powell Fish Report – June 13, 2012 Lake Elevation: 3,636 asl   Water Temperature 70-78 F http://www.wayneswords.com PAGE, Ariz. – There are so many changes and happenings this week as water warms and shad grow bigger. ...

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Gunnison flows to increase in response to hot weather, higher demands

Anglers headed to the Gunnison River later this week should expect higher flows, according to the Bureau of Reclamation. A Bureau hydrologist said Tuesday releases from Crystal Dam and through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison River and the ...

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Hot, dry conditions affecting angler success

Colorado Fishing Report for June 12 Information for Anglers Be An Ambassador, Invite Someone Fishing – One of the top reasons people don’t fish is because nobody invited them. So the next time you go fishing, don’t forget ...

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Light line, smaller lures solve tough fishing at Lake Powell

Lake Elevation: 3636   Water Temperature 68-73 F http://www.wayneswords.com PAGE, Ariz., June 6 – My weekly fishing trip was one day after a full moon and a big windstorm. I wasn’t expecting much but was pleased to find ...

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Striper boils have arrived at Lake Powell

Lake Elevation: 3,636 asl Water Temperature 63-70 F http://www.wayneswords.com PAGE, Ariz., May 29 – Striped bass fishing is now perking up. The spawn is over allowing adult stripers to focus on finding food instead of spawning. ...

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Mark Memorial Day with a nature hike

Admit it: Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of the “Mom, I’m bored” season. Delay those inevitable plaints of ennui by enjoying the free nature hikes and talks Friday through Monday at Rifle Falls, Rifle Gap and ...

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Not much has changed at Lake Powell – fishing remains good

Lake Elevation: 3,636 msl Water Temperature 70-75 F PAGE, Ariz., May 22 – We did a tour of the recent hot spots and found fish holding in the same spots as last week. Not much change has occurred. That means fishing remains really good ...

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Stripers 101 – The boss offers a lesson in striper behavior

Lake Elevation: 3,636 asl Water Temperature 65-72 F PAGE, Ariz., May 15 – Forgive me for taking off my fishing hat and going biologist, but after conducting a striper fishing seminar over the weekend it became apparent to me that we ...

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Striper fishing at Lake Powell improving but no spawn yet

Lake Elevation: 3635 msl Water Temperature 64-72 F PAGE, Ariz, May 10 – For another week Lake Powell’s water level is stable and temperature remains in the low 60’s which is ideal for excellent bass, walleye and crappie ...

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