Rod and reel, spear, net, hand line, and even noodling — I thought that, when it comes to fishing methods, I had seen it all. Then I saw this video of… wait for it… DRONE FISHING! Yes, fishing with what us old guys see as a remote-controlled helicopter. As you can see in the video, […]
Tuesday was a holiday of sorts for Arizona hunters: Dove season officially began. The opening of dove season — Sept. 1-15 and Nov. 26-Jan. 9 — draws both locals and out-of-towners to the Valley’s outskirt’s to hunt the birds. Mike Russell, host of KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Get Outdoors, joined 12 News to mark the […]
I will begin by stating that as an avid outdoorsman, poaching is the most vile practice in this industry. There is no excuse, period. Which happens to be subject of the latest slactivist rage pulsing through the Internet. The story of an American dentist who coughed up $50,000, traveled to Africa, and hunted a lion. […]
Rob Hunter did something great on Wednesday. We have covered the VA scandal in great detail over the past few months. We have spoken with the major players in D.C. and have taken our listeners inside the VA by interviewing those that have intimate knowledge of the system. But that is all it has been: […]
Holy…what…wait…THAT JUST HAPPENED! Let’s get something straight: When you are not on land, you are no longer the boss! Never is this more evident than when the crazies are out spearfishing. This video proves my point perfectly. If you are planning some fun-filled spearfishing adventure in the near future, please consider the following: 1) There […]
SHARK! Wait! I’ve often sung the praises of an activity that combines two of my passions, bowhunting and fishing. Yes, bowfishing. But I had no clue that a third passion of mine had entered the game — SHARKS! Apparently shark bowfishing is possible and quite popular. Here’s a scary thought for all of the helicopter […]
Bass Pro Shops has put together a list of the health benefits of fishing. Just tuck these away for the next time your spouse complains about you fishing too much. Benefits to your heart The American Heart Association recommends that adult spend at least 30 minutes per day participating in an activity of “moderate intensity.” […]
They have done it! After years of exhaustive research, Rolling Stone magazine has finally published its findings on the five most dangerous guns in America. How can we ever thank them? Is there a Nobel Prize for research? If so, these guys need a nomination now! I hope you are picking up on my sarcasm. […]
I think back on all of the wonderful gifts that my wife has bought me over the years and I can honestly say that the BEST gift was scuba diving lessons.
There are several pieces of legislation working through Arizona's Legislature. We needed to get a handle on all these issues and eliminate some of the noise.
It’s finally here! Arizona’s ONLY radio show dedicated to the outdoors: Get Outdoors with Mike Russell. The show will focus on the outdoor playground that Arizona is known for being. Get Outdoors with Mike Russell will air Saturdays at 2 p.m. The show will focus on hunting, fishing, camping, day trips, family adventures, shooting sports […]
Meet the wonderful women of Arizona Hops and Vines in Sonoita, AZ. Yes, the fruits of their labor become the delicious hoppiness of your favorite southern Arizona microbrews. You’re going to want to fasten your seatbelt for this one as we discuss hop chewing, “Drag Queen” races, bad decisions and wine/beer combos. You have been […]
Today we will celebrate the wonderful world of stouts. Why you ask? Friday is International Stout Day! That’s right…go to stoutday.com for more info. For the newbie, a stout is in its most basic sense…a strong porter. That’s why it is called a stout. Stouts come in all shapes and sizes from basic, Oatmeal and […]
Happy Halloween! This edition of Thirsty Thursday welcomes Ed Sipos. Ed has spent the last several years preparing a special treat for all off us Arizona beer heads. His new book is Brewing Arizona – A Century of Beer in the Grand Canyon State. In case you missed the launch party at Four Peaks on […]
I’m going to say it: I am a nerd. I am an unapologetic “Star Wars” fan, so much so that the highlight of our four-day Disney vacation was building a 6- foot Darth Maul light saber with my son. So you could imagine my unbridled glee when the new viral video hit my laptop. Yes, […]
Happy Thirsty Thursday! It’s Beer School Night at World of Beer in Tempe on Thursday. Yes, there will be a test (tasting) and you might be held after class. Worse things could happen. Please be on your best behavior for the substitute teacher tonight, Ben VanderMeer from Sierra Nevada Brewing. I had the opportunity to […]
