About Us
Celebrating Over 20 years AS Arizona's premier source for boating and outdoor news
About Us
More Than Just a Magazine—A Legacy.
Your Compass for the Great Outdoors
At Arizona Boating & Watersports and Western Outdoor Times, we don’t just report on the water; we live it. From the desert lakes of the Southwest to the coasts of Florida, our mission is to provide the gear, the guides, and the inspiration you need to explore safely and sustainably.
- Award-Winning Excellence
We are honored to be recognized by our peers and conservation leaders for our commitment to quality outdoor journalism.
| Year | Award | Organization |
| 2016 | Outdoor Writer of the Year | Arizona Game & Fish Commission |
| 2013 | Media of the Year | Arizona Game & Fish Commission |
| 2010 | Award of Merit | National Water Safety Congress |
| 2008 | Media of the Year | Arizona Game & Fish Commission |
- Award-Winning Excellence
We are honored to be recognized by our peers and conservation leaders for our commitment to quality outdoor journalism.
| Year | Award | Organization |
| 2016 | Outdoor Writer of the Year | Arizona Game & Fish Commission |
| 2013 | Media of the Year | Arizona Game & Fish Commission |
| 2010 | Award of Merit | National Water Safety Congress |
| 2008 | Media of the Year | Arizona Game & Fish Commission |
Wherever you are, we’re there too. Our publications reach enthusiasts across print, web, and inbox.
- The Print Edition
Our flagship monthly magazine with over 5,000 copies distributed across Arizona.
- The Digital Hubs
Real-time updates at AZBW.com, WesternOutdoorTimes.com, and FloridaBoating.com.
- AZBW/WOT Daily
Our global newsletter reaching 7,000+ subscribers.
- Rock The Boat
Our dedicated conservation project protecting the waters we love.
OUR MULTI-CHANNEL NETWORK
MEET THE TEAM
Founders & Publishers Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Jim and Carol have spent years as the voices of the Arizona outdoors—appearing on radio shows, hosting events, and championing Safety and Conservation.
Our Core Beats:
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- RVing
- Shooting Sports
- Watersports
- Wildlife
MEET THE TEAM
Founders & Publishers Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Jim and Carol have spent years as the voices of the Arizona outdoors—appearing on radio shows, hosting events, and championing Safety and Conservation.
Our Core Beats:
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- RVing
- Shooting Sports
- Watersports
- Wildlife
Why Advertise With Us?
Tired of commercials interrupting the fun?
In a world of skippable ads and noisy interruptions, Print and Targeted Digital remain the most trusted ways to reach customers. Our ads are:
Non-Intrusive: They enhance the reader’s experience rather than interrupting it.
Permanent: A magazine stays on the coffee table; an email stays in the inbox.
Cost-Effective: High-impact reach without the “big network” price tag.