Archive for the 'Conservation' Category

Wildlife research may change deer management on the Kaibab

Wildlife research may change deer management on the Kaibab
By AGFD research and [...]

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Attention varmint and small game hunters: New non-lead ammunition available this year

Attention varmint and small game hunters:
New non-lead ammunition available this year
By Shelly Shepherd, information/education program [...]

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Hunters raise nearly $500,000 for Arizona’s wildlife

The 2008 Arizona Big Game Super Raffle (AZBGSR) was held July 19 in Phoenix and nine lucky ticket holders walked away with a special big [...]

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Gould’s turkeys thrive, allowing further range and distribution

Gould’s turkeys thrive, allowing further range and distribution
By Doug Burt, public information officer,
Arizona Game [...]

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Conservation spotlight: Cochise Bird Dog Club holds 3rd annual youth quail hunt

Conservation spotlight: Cochise Bird Dog Club holds 3rd annual youth quail hunt
By Chris Orndorff, Cochise Bird Dog Club

The Cochise Bird Dog Club, in conjunction with [...]

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Wildlife conservation passes a $3 billion milestone

Wildlife conservation passes a $3 billion milestone
By Rory Aikens, public information officer,
Arizona Game and Fish Department
A [...]

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Game and Fish Outdoor Expo 2008 will be packed with outdoor fun

Game and Fish Outdoor Expo 2008
will be packed with outdoor fun
Largest [...]

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Game and Fish conducts historic 100th bighorn sheep translocation. Program restores bighorn sheep to their historic habitats

Game and Fish conducts historic 100th bighorn sheep translocation.
Program restores bighorn sheep to their historic habitats
By Doug Burt, public information officer,
Arizona [...]

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High country gem: Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area

High country gem: Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area
By Tom Cadden, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
Nestled [...]

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Hunters can help monitor for chronic wasting disease

Hunters can help monitor for chronic wasting disease
By Tom Cadden, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
The [...]

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What is Wildlife Worth?

What is Wildlife Worth?
By Pat Barber, law enforcement program manager, Arizona Game and Fish Department
There has been some recent discussion and confusion in some corners of the state in response to recent changes to the Game and Fish statutes relating to civil assessments imposed by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.
Arizona [...]

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Two new grant programs aid hunter retention/recruitment, wildlife conservation

Two new grant programs aid hunter retention/recruitment,
wildlife conservation
By Tom Cadden, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is offering two exciting new grant programs to provide financial assistance to groups undertaking [...]

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The future of wildlife conservation

The future of wildlife conservation
Focus must be on reversing the decline in hunting and fishing participation
By Rory Aikens, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department

The future of not just hunting and fishing but also wildlife conservation may depend on successfully addressing [...]

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Help Arizona’s big game species: Donate to the Big Game Habitat Fund

Help Arizona’s big game species: Donate to the Big Game
Habitat Fund
By Sal Palazzolo, landowner relations program manager, Arizona Game and Fish Department
Sportsmen are given the opportunity on their big game hunt applications to make a donation to the Big Game Habitat Fund. The generous sportsmen who contribute to this fund help support wildlife habitat [...]

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What happens to turkeys after Thanksgiving? Relocation programs help turkey populations

What happens to turkeys after Thanksgiving?
Relocation programs help turkey populations
By Brian Wakeling, big game program supervisor,
Arizona Game and Fish Department
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Many sportsmen think about turkeys maybe two or three times a year. Generally speaking, the “hunter-turkey cycle” goes like this. Hunters apply for fall hunts right [...]

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Conservation spotlight Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society

Conservation spotlight

Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society
By David McCasland, 2007 vice president

How did your group get started?
In 1967, a group of 46 concerned sportsman and conservationists got together for a single purpose dedicated to increasing [...]

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Experience the great outdoors at the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo

Experience the great outdoors at the Arizona Game and Fish
Department Outdoor Expo
By Tom Cadden, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
Outdoor enthusiasts: You won’t want to miss the FREE Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo on March 31 and April 1 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix.
Want to try your [...]

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Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo to be held March 31 and April 1

Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo to be held
March 31 and April 1
By Tom Cadden, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
Outdoor enthusiasts: Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this year’s Arizona Game and Fish Department [...]

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Conservation spotlight

Conservation spotlight

Hunt Of A Lifetime
By Tom Cadden, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department

Many young people would love the chance to go on a hunting trip in Arizona, and many fine sportsmen’s and other organizations help [...]

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Conservation spotlight

Conservation spotlight

Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club
By Jonny Fugate, legislative liaison

How did your group get started?
About 70 years ago, it is said that a group of local farmers in Yuma County got together to have a “Big Bass [...]

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