Reward money is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the illegal killing of an adult female mule deer near Wellton, Ariz.
The Thanksgiving Day poaching is under investigation by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The deer was shot in the front left shoulder and left to [...]

To coincide with the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Indoor Air Gun & Archery Range, free clinics will be offered on multiple days seen below. Registration is required and you must email KROUNTREE@AZGFD.GOV with your name, phone, date you would like to attend, and how you heard about the program.
Free Indoor Air Gun [...]

Apply for over 10,000 leftover javelina tags (328 juniors-only), 200 turkey tags & 70+ archery-only bear tags. Individuals who were unsuccessful or did not submit an application in the first draw can apply for leftover tags beginning on or after 8 a.m. (MST) on Monday, November 30, 2009 by submitting an application by U.S. [...]

LONG-TERM STAYS NOW AVAILABLE TO THE SHOOTING PUBLIC

Make your Reservation Online …or contact our Main Range Office at (623) 582.8313

UTILITY SITES
NON-UTILITY SITES

Daily Rates
$25
$12

Weekly Rates
$100**
$50**

Monthly Rates
$300**
$150**

**The monthly purchase of a BASF Main-Range (MR) 10-Day Shooting Pass for $70.00 is also required
(Allows 11-Daily Range Entry Fees = $77.00 VALUE at any BASF public firearm [...]

The Arizona Game and Fish Department wants to continue to improve and expand public shooting ranges across the state by providing grant funding to qualified applicants involved in the development, improvement or maintenance of public shooting and archery ranges.
The department is accepting grant applications now through Jan. 15 by 5 p.m. (MST). Shooting clubs, sportsmen’s [...]

Quail hunters: Washes, walking and water are key this season
2009-10 season offers less crowds, exploration and mixed bag
Quail check station results from the season opener weekend (Oct. 3-4) vary and suggest populations are below-average in central regions to well-below-average in southern regions of the state reported Arizona Game and Fish Department officials.
Southern region check stations [...]

Arizona Game and Fish offers fun shoots
Step off the range and into the field and expand your archery skills in judging distances, terrain, and identifying the target zone on a variety of life-sized 3-D targets in a natural desert setting.
All ages and skill levels are welcome, so bring the entire family [...]

Looking for a great activity the whole family can learn and enjoy?

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering a Family Archery Program at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix beginning Oct. 12. This introductory program is designed to give families a hands-on experience to learn more about archery [...]

Recreational shooters are reminded that the Ben Avery Shooting Facility is operating on winter business hours as of Oct. 15.
In addition, shooters arriving near closing time are required to check-in 30 minutes before closing time to allow shooters and archers ample range time. Arriving with less than 30 minutes [...]

By Rick Wilson.

My son, Rick II. struck out on his first two junior elk hunts, but each time learned some valuable lessons and came back wanting more. We were excited when he was drawn again this year for Unit 6A. We put in with our good friends and neighbors, the Smiths, so our [...]

Arizona Game and Fish continues to monitor for chronic wasting disease
Deer and elk hunters’ participation requested
PHOENIX — Arizona deer and elk hunters: The Arizona Game and Fish Department is requesting your assistance to monitor for the wildlife disease called chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD is fatal to deer and elk, [...]

With deadline approaching, be certain your application is submitted on time by dropping it off to the nearest department office, along with one (or more) of your used outdoor-related magazines to any department office.
In an effort to bring the great outdoors and hunting heritage to U.S. military personnel overseas serving our [...]

Tuesday, Oct. 13 by 7 p.m. (MST) is the latest that the Arizona Game and Fish department will accept applications for the random drawing process for spring bear, turkey, javelina and buffalo.
Applications may be hand delivered to any of the seven department offices around the state, or sent by U.S. mail [...]

The overall outlook for small game this year is ‘good’ — not great and not bad – but good. And, that’s good, because in Arizona we are blessed with an incredible array of wildlife species to hunt in the fall. Even if one species isn’t flourishing, there are others that offer challenging pursuit.
Squirrel [...]

Cooler temperatures signals that fall is finally here, and Friday, Oct. 2 marks the opening day for quail (Gambel’s and scaled) and tree squirrel hunting.
To add to the fun, rabbit season for cottontails and jackrabbits is open all year round.
All of these species offer affordable, healthy outdoor recreation, exciting hunting pursuits, and dandy table-fare. [...]

Deer hunters: Increase your odds for success
Game and Fish hunting clinic open to the public and webcast online

User submitted photo to the AZGFD photo gallery at www.azgfd.net/photos.

PHOENIX — Hunters preparing for deer season this fall are encouraged to attend or go online to enjoy a free deer-hunting clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 [...]

Don’t forget to gobble up the over-the-counter youth turkey tags – the fall season is Oct. 2-8.
Those youth who obtained turkey tags in the spring but did not harvest an animal during that hunt can use their turkey tag to hunt during the fall season – the bag limit is only one turkey per [...]

Oil up those squirrel rifles and make sure you have enough shotgun shells for quail – the Oct. 2 opening of tree squirrel and general quail seasons is rapidly approaching, advise Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists.
“It’s shaping up to be a decent year for tree squirrels, especially in the spruce and mixed-conifer areas [...]

Learn how to hunt in a safe mentored environment
Game and Fish partners with sportsmen groups to host clinics for first-time hunters
PHOENIX — Parents, do you want to see your kids take a break from playing video games all day and get outdoors for some healthy activity?
Then check out the Arizona Game and Fish Department, your [...]

Doe shot with arrow and left to die
The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Operation Game Thief program is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for illegally killing a doe.
Game and Fish personnel are investigating a case in which a doe was shot with an arrow and left [...]