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Recent Articles from Travis Grabow, Cronkite News Service
Despite high ranking in accidents, Arizona one of few states with no boater-education law
PARKER - La Paz County Sheriff's Lt. Alan Nelson guides his patrol boat across the choppy waters of the Colorado River, keeping a careful watch for those breaking the law or endangering themselves and others. He approaches a small boat towing a tube and cuts back on the throttle, addressing the seven people aboard. "How old are the kids?" he shouts.
Game and Fish: Low OHV registrations hurting enforcement, education programs
Low compliance with a law requiring off-highway vehicle owners to purchase a $25 annual decal is hampering Arizona's efforts to educate riders and protect areas from illegal use, state officials say. In response, the Arizona Game and Fish Department is readying special patrols to catch riders who don't have decals. The penalty: $250.
State agency touts programs letting hunters transfer big game permits to charities, kin
When a hunter gets a big game permit, it's a bit like winning the lottery. In fact, it is a lottery: This year's draw granted about 119,000 permits out of 258,000 applications.
Compliance with law requiring $25 decals for OHVs below expectations in first year
Supporters hoped a state law requiring owners to purchase $25 decals to operate off-highway vehicles would raise $4 million to $6 million annually to help fund rider education, law enforcement and other projects.
Lawmaker: New booklet on OHV laws and riding tips important to preserving sport
A new booklet summing up Arizona's off-highway vehicle laws and offering tips for responsible riding is an important step in preserving the sport here, a state lawmaker says.
New state panel to advise on key water issues
Increasing collaboration among offices responsible for Arizona's water supply will better prepare the state to conserve and reuse its most precious natural resource, an agency head said Aug. 31.
