Hunters can start submitting applications now

PHOENIX — The 2009 Arizona Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information regulations booklet is available online at the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at www.azgfd.gov/draw. Hunters interested in obtaining a hunt permit-tag via the draw process can start applying now.
All applications must be [...]

Arizona’s liberal 100-day waterfowl season has some restrictions
PHOENIX —  Waterfowl hunting season opens Friday, Oct. 3 in the mountain zone. The “liberal” season set by the federal framework and implemented by the Arizona Game and Fish Department is for a full 100 days, closing on Jan. 11 (in the mountain zone). However, duck hunters are [...]

This is the year! Set your calendar for a week earlier than past years. Small game season for quail, squirrel, ducks and more opens Friday, Oct. 3.
Abundant snow and rainfall has occurred since the end of 2007. Much of the precipitation fell at the right times and in the right areas. In short, plenty of [...]

PHOENIX —  The early dove season closes Monday, Sept. 15, but wingshooters can extend their wingshooting opportunities by heading to the high country and pursuing band-tailed pigeons, blue grouse and chukar partridge beginning this Friday, Sept. 12.
After hunting dove in unseasonably hot desert temperatures, a retreat up north, where the [...]

Getting started in something new is always hard, be it a new hobby, skilled trade or other interest. The same holds true for hunting, prompting the Arizona Game and Fish Department to host several hunting workshops to teach the basics of hunting javelina.
These informative workshops are taught by knowledgeable wildlife biologists [...]

Participation indicates program accommodates future hunters
Time constraints and a reliance on technology have impacted all aspects of society, and the educational [...]

Shawn Wagner, Region I Pinetop wildlife manager, was recently honored as “Wildlife Manager of the Year” by [...]

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 [...]

First-ever juniors-only over-the-counter spring turkey tags
Temperatures of 100 degrees often bring on the need to hibernate indoors. However, even without the [...]

Spring hunt draw regulations are now posted online

Hunters can start applying for Arizona’s spring 2009 hunts
Aug. 22, 2008

PHOENIX –  Arizona’s spring 2009 hunt draw regulations have been posted on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at www.azgfd.gov/draw. Hunters can now start applying for the spring hunts for turkey, javelina, [...]

Commission approves budget, dove orders, special big game tags and more at June meeting
By Doug Burt, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish [...]

Fall draw for hunt permit-tags
By Rory Aikens, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
You will be able to start applying for the permitted [...]

Reaching out
Hunter recruitment starts with each and every one of us
By Doug Burt, public information officer, Arizona [...]

Ah, spring is here – now what?
By Doug Burt, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
For the 26,000 attendees of the [...]

Visit Game and Fish attractions and purchase wildlife assets at the ISE show
By [...]

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

Hunt guideline changes will increase opportunities
By Rory Aikens, public information officer,
Arizona Game and Fish Department

There [...]

Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
Public invited to attend free events in Arizona Sept. 17-22
By Tom Cadden, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
People with an interest in wildlife, conservation and the great outdoors are invited to attend several activities in Arizona celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day, which is Sept. [...]

Spring 2008 hunt recommendations will be available for review
By Rory Aikens, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
The proposed spring 2008 hunt recommendations for javelina, turkey, bear and buffalo will be available for review at the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s regional offices.
The 2007-2008 waterfowl season proposals will also be available for [...]

Stay engaged in federal land management planning efforts
By Tom Cadden, public information officer, Arizona Game and Fish Department
Ensure that you have a say in decisions being considered for federal lands in Arizona.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has created a Web page (http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/federal_land_management.shtml) to serve as a resource for finding out about USDA Forest Service [...]