You can check the stocking schedule at www.azgfd.gov. Bat Week celebrates Arizonas creatures of the night, Thursday is last day to update credit card information for 2020 spring draw, Public can hone target-shooting skills this weekend at BASFs 300-yard range, Quail outlook: All signs point to better season in 2019-20, General waterfowl season in Desert Zone begins Friday, Oct. 18, Wildlife managers seek information about white-tailed doe illegally killed northeast of Superior, Canyon Coolers offer: 10% discount to you, 10% to help Arizonas wildlife, Water being shut off Oct. 21-22 in Oak Creek Canyon below Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery, Dozens of captive desert tortoises need forever homes, Arizonans honored by Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, Reminder: Oct. 15 is deadline to provide input on proposed pricing adjustments at BASF, 2020 spring hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Squirrel, waterfowl seasons open Friday, Oct. 4, Bald eagle breeding areas expand, number of nestlings dips in 2019, Dont delay: Apply now for 2020 spring hunts, Information needed in Flagstaff-area water catchment contamination, AZGFD seeks input on proposed pricing adjustments for BASF, AZGFD moves to downlist endangered Gila topminnow to threatened, Video makes hunt recommendations process easier to understand, Arizona Game and Fish accepting applications for Heritage Fund grants, Applications for 2020 spring hunts now being accepted but only online, Input sought from elk hunters to help guide management of states herds, Wildfire could affect some archery elk hunters in Game Management Unit 6B, Get ready for hunting seasons with a free AZGFD portal account, Gates at abandoned mines protect bat colonies, public safety, As temperatures climb, AZGFD assists thirsty wildlife, Rise and shine: Dove season opens Sunday morning, Chronic Wasting Disease: What deer and elk hunters need to know, AZGFD seeks public input on hunt management approaches, Nonresident OHV decal on sale Sunday, Sept. 1, Small game, big fun: AZGFD invites hunters to take Arizona Small Game Challenge. endobj Apply now, AZGFD accepting online applications for 2019 fall hunts, AZGFD reminds public to leave baby wildlife alone, Reminder: Sunday, May 12, is deadline to submit public comment on proposal to restrict predator hunting contests, $75,000 in grants available for development of new hunters, anglers, AZGFD to close Tonto Creek, Canyon Creek fish hatcheries during select dates, AZGFD launches enhanced online license purchasing service, Paper applications for 2019 fall hunts now being accepted, Tonto National Forest releases supplemental environmental impact statement for motorized travel, Game and Fish Commission considers rule to restrict predator hunting contests, AZGFD warns of possible rabies exposure as temperatures warm, Reminder: Deadline to submit nominations forArizona Outdoor Hall of Fame is April 30, 2018 Mexican wolf count cause for optimism, Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo draws record 52,000 visitors, Protected: 2019 Bald eagle closure at Agua Fria arm of Lake Pleasant to be lifted, Registration open for 10th Annual Native and Wild Trout Conference, Nesting efforts end for Lake Pleasant bald eagle pair, Free Hook to plate fishing event April 6 at Cortez Lake in Phoenix, Reminder: Free AZGFD Outdoor Expo is this weekend, Bald eagle cam viewers tune in as hatch date looms, Come watch, learn everything outdoors at AZGFDs Outdoor Expo, Volunteers wanted April 26-27 for building habitat at Roosevelt Lake, Proposed fall and spring hunt recommendations for 2019-20, 2020-21 available for review, Catch a memory Saturday and Sunday at AZGFD Expo Family Fishing Area, Wildlife assets to be auctioned this weekend at AZGFDs Outdoor Expo, Lake Paddlemore returns for AZGFD Outdoor Expo March 30-31, AZ Attorney Generals Office: Ninth Circuit upholds motorized big game retrieval for elk and bison on Kaibab, Boaters, watercraft users urged to Spring Aboard with boating safety course, Mark your calendars: AZGFD Expo is March 30-31, Leftover hunt permit-tags remain for 2019 elk hunts, Going to AZGFDs Outdoor Expo? Andrew Ballard 4.23lbs Casting a Silver Phoebe 1/6oz Caught on January 5, 2020 Statewide Reports January 3, 2020 Arizona fishing report: The Reel Deal /Annots obj 0 Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has made available for public review a draft Environmental Assessment (dEA) of Arizona's sport fish stocking program. Volunteers needed in January for Bartlett Lake Christmas tree habitat installments, Lake Pleasant bald eagles star on live-streaming camera, Bald eagle breeding season kicks off, leads to restrictions, Mule deer poaching investigated on Kaibab Plateau, AZGFD delivers on promise to provide quicker draw results, Silver Creek Fish Hatchery to close Wednesday, AZGFD adjusts trout stockings due to operational issues at Page Springs Fish Hatchery, Water being shut off Dec. 5-7 in Oak Creek Canyon below Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery, Game and Fish offices in Flagstaff, Pinetop closed Friday due to winter storm, AZGFD investigating poaching of black bear north of Woods Canyon Lake, Hunters, outdoor recreationists should prepare for major storm, Sandhill cranes center stage on HD live-streaming camera, Proposed hunt recommendations available for reviewfor pronghorn, elk, and fall and spring turkey for 2020-21, 2021-22, Arizona boaters: prepare to clean, drain and dry, Wildlife photo contest winners showcase diversity of Arizonas wildlife, Rule prohibiting organized predator hunting contests is in effect, Nonresident OHV decal sales off to strong start, Endangered Mount Graham red squirrel population sees 4% growth, More than 6,000 permit-tags remain for 2020 spring hunts, Frye Creek fish stocking: Gila trout restoration in Mt. Meanwhile, stockings have been halted at Fool Hollow Lake in Show Low due to high pH readings. 10 /MediaBox Having trouble purchasing a license? Employer. 1 The final planting season for the fund is winter 2022/23. Fish and Wildlife Service to continue funding to support Arizonas sport fish stocking program, Publics help needed to detect, prevent spread of fungus deadly to bats, AZGFD to host virtual public meetings to discuss plans for the future of the states wildlife, Nomination deadline for Commission Awards is Sept. 8, Check regulations for changes to archery-only nonpermit-tag deer seasons, Learning to hunt in Arizona just got easier, July 29: Rim Country trout stocking update, July 31: Deadline to comment on proposed paperless hunt permit-tag, licensing system, June 22: Rim Country trout stocking update, AZGFD to review game management hunt guidelines, AZGFD offers reward in poaching of bighorn sheep ram, Leftover permit-tags available for 2021 fall hunts, 2021 fall hunt draw results now available, Two northern Arizona shooting ranges to resume operations, Be Bear Aware: Dry weather conditions may increase bear activity in the high country, Ben Avery Shooting Facility to ease some restrictions starting July 7, Now accepting entries for the Arizona Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest, July 1 is deadline to update credit card information, purchase PointGuard for 2021 fall hunts, Commission proposes rulemaking to establish a paperless permit-tag system, Even with national forest closures, some lakes still remain open for anglers this weekend, Wildlife for Tomorrow to honor the 2020 and 2021 AZ Outdoor Hall of Fame inductees at annual banquet, AZGFD offers Boating Infrastructure Grants to improve public boating facilities, Second Knoll Target Range shuts down due to forest closure, Northern Arizona Shooting Range closed until further notice, AZGFD plans to haul nearly 3 million gallons of water to thirsty wildlife, Eastern Arizona Counties Organization contributes $25,000 to Range Rider Program, Reminder:June 27 is deadline to apply for Local Sportsmens Group grants, AZGFD cautions boaters, OHV users during monsoon, Public comment period extended for draft EA for continued fish stocking in Arizona, LAST CALL: 2021 fall hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. tonight, From pens to dens: A record number of Mexican wolf pups fostered into the wild, 2021 fall hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, Dont wait until last minute to apply for 2021 fall hunts, Public comments sought on Environmental Assessment for continued fish stocking in Arizona, AZGFD accepting applications for 2021 fall hunts, AZGFD urges public to leave baby wildlife alone, Grand Canyon National Park seeks skilled volunteers for North Rim bison reduction, Arizonas deer, elk clear of Chronic Wasting Disease, April typically an active month for rattlesnakes, Reminder: Deadline to comment on proposed alternative trail camera rule is April 11, Webcast on proposed hunt recommendations available online, Anglers can earn cash bonuses during the Brown Trout Bonanza on the Colorado River, New target-shooting opportunity awaits at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Limited access to Silver Creek beginning April 1 for catch and keep, Boaters: Remember to clean, drain and dry before heading home, 2021 elk, pronghorn hunt draw results available, Reward increased in mule deer poaching case near Congress, AZGFD seeks public input on proposed hunt recommendations, Commission proposes alternative rule amendment to regulate use of trail cameras, Wild population of Mexican wolves grows for fifth consecutive year, AZGFD offers final opportunity to update credit card or debit card information, AZGFD continues to process 2021 elk, pronghorn hunt draw applications, Invasive zebra mussels found in moss ball aquarium product, More than 100 captive desert tortoises need forever homes, 2021 elk, pronghorn hunt draw in progress, Thursday is last day to update credit card information for elk, pronghorn draw, Information sought in illegal killing of multiple mule deer north of Congress, Last call:2021 pronghorn, elk hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Dont delay:Applications for 2021 pronghorn, elk hunts due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Arizonas general quail season closes Sunday, Feb. 7, Tonto National Forest to lift Bush Fire closure order, New study shows abundant high-quality wolf habitat in Mexico, AZGFD accepting applications for 2021 pronghorn, elk hunts, AZGFD provides solutions for updating your portal account, Governor Ducey nominates Clay Hernandez to Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Commission proposes to amend rules to regulate the use of trail cameras, Arizonas dove, waterfowl, quail seasons flying by, AZGFD offers top winter fishing destinations in Arizona, At least seven Mexican wolf pups successfully cross-fostered into wild packs, Deadline to apply for shooting range development grants is Jan. 15, Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards Banquet rescheduled to June, One week left to participate in AZGFDs virtual Race for Wildlife, AZGFD to kick off virtual speaker wildlife series Jan. 7, Arizona Game and Fish Commission approves Notice of Final Rulemaking for live wildlife, AZGFD online license purchase system will be unavailable Dec. 4-7 due to system upgrade, Green Valley Lakes get extra stocking of trout, Out-of-state hunters:Follow rules for bringing harvested deer, elk back to Arizona, Commission to consider amendments to 2021 elk hunts, Leftover permit-tags still remain for 2021 spring hunts, AZGFDs 2021 wildlife calendar available now, New maps document big game migrations across the western United States, Sandhill cranes return to southeastern Arizona, Board recommends 3 candidates to governor for Arizona Game and Fish Commission appointment, More than 2,600 permit-tags remain for 2021 spring hunts, 2021 spring hunt draw results available now, BASF urges archery customers to save time, pay online, Endangered Mount Graham red squirrel shows promising rebound, Incentivized Harvest of brown trout begins Nov. 11, Closure order for Horse Fire in Prescott National Forest has been lifted, Horse Fire information Prescott National Forest, Oct. 29 is deadline to update credit card information for 2021 spring hunts, BASFs 300-yard range to reopen Friday by online reservation only, Public comment still being accepted on proposed AZGFD rule amendments, General waterfowl season in Desert Zone begins Friday, Oct. 23, Information sought in illegal killing of mule deer doe near Dudleyville, Quail outlook: All signs point to best season in several years, Commission supports expanded hunting opportunitieson national wildlife refuges, Last call: 2021 spring hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. tonight, Squirrel, waterfowl seasons open Friday, Oct. 2, Silver Creek catch and release season begins Oct. 1, Public comment still being accepted for proposed amendments to Article 1 (definitions) and Article 4 (live wildlife) rules, Bull elk poached and left southeast of Pinedale, Dont delay apply now for 2021 spring hunts, Reminder: Deadline to apply for Arizona Game and Fish Commission is Sept. 17, Three Mexican wolf pups successfully cross-fostered into pack in Arizona, Gearing up for a hunt? Dont forget the non-lead ammo, Annual California Condor release on Sept. 26 will be virtual this year, Applications now being accepted for 2021 spring hunts, Share your perspectives on the future of AZs wildlife: Take a short survey, AZGFD wildlife managers need sportsmen to be extra eyes and ears, All signs point to exceptional dove-hunting season, AZGFD assists thirsty wildlife during extreme heat, drought, Reminder: Nomination deadline for Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards is Sept. 4, Fire restrictions to be implemented Aug. 14 for Coconino, Kaibab national forests due to lack of rain, Remote water measuring sensor saves bighorn sheep, AZGFD proposes changes to fishing regulations for 2021 and 2022, Arizona Big Game Super Raffle nets record $864,415 for wildlife, AZGFD offers reward in poaching of mule deer doe, unborn fawns, 2020-21 dove, band-tailed pigeon regulations available online, ECO contributes $35,000 to Range Rider Program to reduce Mexican wolf depredations on livestock, AZGFD offers grant funding to improve public boating facilities, Commission orders for raptors, amphibians, crustaceans & mollusks, and reptiles to be considered at Aug. 7 meeting, Leftover hunt permit-tags available for deer, turkey, youth-only javelina, 2020 fall hunt draw results now available, Five tips for outdoors enthusiasts when heading out, AZGFD, partner agencies to spread word about dangers of drinking while boating, Nominations sought for 2020 Commission Awards, Ben Avery Shooting Facility expanding opportunities, June 25 is deadline to update credit card information for 2020 fall hunts, Do your part, stay smart about desert tortoises, Now accepting entries for Wildlife Photo Contest, 2020 fall hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, Reminder:June 21 is deadline to apply for Local Sportsmens Group grants, Game and Fish offices to close early June 1 and 2, Information sought in pronghorn poaching case, Mexican wolf population gets genetic boost with a record 20 captive-born pups cross-fostered into wild packs, Ben Avery Clay Target Center to reopen sporting clays course Wednesday, Dont let it loose: Releasing a pet into the wild is the wrongthing to do, Learn how you can help stop the spread of harmful invasive species, Ben Avery Shooting Facility set to reopen Wednesday, Public comment sought on proposed Commission Orders for raptors, amphibians, reptiles, and crustaceans and mollusks through June 5, BLM breaks ground on first developed recreational shooting sports site in Maricopa County, AZGFD accepting applications for 2020 fall hunts, Arizonas rattlesnakes most active in April, USDA award to bolster state wildlife habitat improvement project, AZGFD biologists document first bald eagle nest in saguaro cactus, Rabbit hemorrhagic disease confirmed in Arizona, Three bear cubs rescued last year released back into the wild, Game and Fish Commissions April 17 meeting to be telephonic, AZGFD temporarily makes service level changes at its customer lobbies, Ben Avery Shooting Facility temporarily limits shooting sports opportunities, 2020 bighorn sheep, migratory bird hunt recommendations posted online, Leftover elk permit-tags remain only for low density hunt, AZGFD creates web page to bring outdoor enthusiasts latest updates, Limited access to Silver Creek on April 1 for catch and keep, Clay Target Center, archery range to reopen Thursday, March 26, Ben Avery Shooting Facility to close temporarily, Great-horned owls, nestlings putting on show, AZGFD encourages customers to utilize online services, Mexican wolf population rises to at least 163 animals, Leftover hunt permit-tags available for 2020 elk hunts, Visiting winter boaters: Schedule your free watercraft inspection and decontamination, 2020 elk, pronghorn hunt draw results now available, BLM seeks public comment on proposed Wild Burro Management Plan in and near the Black Mountain Herd Management Area, Final reminder:Thursday is last day to update credit card information for elk, pronghorn draw, Volunteers needed to spotlight endangered black-footed ferrets, Feb. 27 is last day to update credit card information for elk, pronghorn draw, Up to $1,500 reward offered in stoning death of javelina at elementary school, LAST CALL: 2020 elk, pronghorn hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. tonight, Applications for 2020 elk, pronghorn hunts due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Arizonas general quail season closes Feb. 9, BASF rolls out youth firearms safety class, Governor nominates Dr. Todd G. Geiler to Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Reminder: Applications for 2020 pronghorn, elk hunts due soon, AZGFD accepting applications for 2020 pronghorn, elk hunts.