SRP opens gates at Roosevelt to release water into Apache Lake
The Salt River Project resumes releases from Roosevelt Lake to Apache Lake for four aims: satisfy city farmer and homeowner water orders, generate power at Mormon Flat and Stewart Mountain dams, oxygenate Apache Lake to protect fish, and keep Canyon and Saguaro lakes full for recreation. The flow of 650 cfs began Aug 24 after earlier Aug releases paused due to rains. Water moves from Apache to Canyon then Saguaro, into the Salt River and SRP canal system. Bartlett Lake on the Verde provides extra supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt River
Roosevelt Lake
Apache Lake
Mormon Flat
Stewart Mountain
Canyon
SRP
Floyd Smith
Canyon Lake
Saguaro Lake
Bartlett Lake
Verde River
Apache, Canyon and Saguaro Lakes
Projects
Antelope season marked by permits and hunting dates
A 1971 Arizona antelope hunt notes 918 permits issued by the Game and Fish Department for Sept 19 21 1971. The author recalls field experiences on Chino Valley Raymond Ranch and lessons about antelope vision behavior and wary, elusive responses to hunting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Chino Valley
Prescott
Wildlife Restoration Division
Raymond Ranch
Game Department
Arizona
Air West Lifts Tariff on Sporting Gear for Free Baggage
Air West now waives baggage fees for sporting equipment beyond the usual allowance. Sets include bowling gear, fishing and golf items, firearms and related gear, plus a skier’s kit. Stan French said the policy eases travel for sportsmen traveling to major Western recreational areas and national parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Air West
Air West
Stan French
Departament abandons Route 99QY plans in Arizona
The Arizona Highway Department scrapped a proposed new road alignment for State Route 99 from Heber to Winslow. The route would have cut through Sitgreaves National Forest near Chevelom Lake and faced opposition from the Forest Service. The commission backed preserving the current road and upgrading it gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Highway Department
Heber
Winslow
Sitgreaves National Forest
Chevelom Lake
Arizona Highway Corpommissioners
National Forest Service
The
Forest Service
National Forest
Muskie Contest Winner Receives Prize Pack at Leech Lake
Mrs. A. W. Storer of 124 West Main won a weekly muskie catch contest at Leech Lake near Walker Mann. Prizes total over 22 900 dollars and include a True Temper rod and reel, Roger Preuss prints, gear from Water Wart and Ugly Bug, plus a gold bordered Champion's Award. Seventeen prizes plus honorable mentions awarded in a seventeen week event promoted as the World's Largest Fishing Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Storer
West Main
Leech Lake
Walker
Mann
St. Paul
Open Dove Hunt Season Begins in 1971
The first section of the 1971 dove hunt runs from Wednesday through September 12 with daily limits of 10 mourning doves and 10 white-winged doves. Hunters must leave one wing attached and follow hours from half an hour before sunrise to sunset. Prohibitions include shooting near occupied buildings, wasting edible portions, shooting from a vehicle, and shooting across roadways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Regional fishing report highlights weekend conditions
The White Mountains waters show fair trout at Lee Valley Nelson Big Crescent Luna and Greer Lakes with Lyman fair for northern pike and good for catfish. Other waters mostly poor. Upper Colorado River reports Powell good for trout and fair to good for bass and catfish with nearby sites strong for trout and bass. Southwest and Southeast zones show mixed gai ns in catfish bluegill tilapia and trout across Martinez Yuma canals Frye Mesa Riggs Flat and Parker Canyon.
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White Mountains
Lee Valley
Nelson
Big
Crescent
Luna
Greer
Lyman
Rim Lakes
Blue Ridge
Knoll
North Central
Oak Creek
Williams Area
Lake Mary
Colorado River
Powell
Lee’s Ferry
Willow Beach
Bullhead City
Mohave
Mead
Martinez
Yuma
Painted Rock
Frye Mesa
Parker Canyon
Riggs Flat
Roper
Roosevelt
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H Roosevelt
Horse Mesa Dam
With Charlie Niehuis
Salt River Project
Roosevelt Dam
Ft Door News
Scottsdalle
Charles Niehuis
Dove Shooter's Headquarters
Don’s Sport Shop
East McDowell Rd
Don’s Sport
RSUT
Fishing Report
ED Nixon
Scottsdale
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