http://www.azgfd.net/hunting The Official Blog of the Arizona Game and Fish Department Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:13:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/shooting-sports/stay-and-camp-at-the-ben-avery-shooting-facility/2009/11/17/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/shooting-sports/grants-available-for-public-shooting-ranges-in-arizona/2009/11/09/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/small-game-hunting/quail-hunters-washes-walking-and-water-are-key-this-season/2009/11/09/ 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, ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/shooting-sports/target-archery-shooters-and-bowhunters-expand-your-skills-try-3-d-targets/2009/10/29/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/shooting-sports/new-program-teaches-the-fun-sport-of-archery-to-families/2009/10/29/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/shooting-sports/ben-avery-shooting-facility-sets-winter-hours-and-new-late-arrival-check-in/2009/10/29/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/junior-hunters/2009-junior-elk-hunt-%e2%80%9cthird-time%e2%80%99s-a-charm%e2%80%9d/2009/10/26/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting-news/arizona-game-and-fish-continues-to-monitor-for-chronic-wasting-disease-deer-and-elk-hunters%e2%80%99-participation-requested/2009/10/07/ 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. ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting/support-our-troops-donate-an-outdoor-magazine/2009/10/07/ 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, ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting-news/last-chance-to-apply-for-arizona-spring-hunts-applications-for-spring-bear-turkey-javelina-and-buffalo-due-by-oct-13/2009/10/07/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/small-game-hunting/2009-10-small-game-hunting-outlook/2009/10/02/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/small-game-hunting/quail-rabbit-and-squirrel-%e2%80%93-outdoor-recreation-at-it%e2%80%99s-best/2009/10/02/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting-news/free-arizona-deer-hunting-clinic-live-webcast-tuesday-oct-6-at-6-p-m/2009/10/01/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/junior-hunters/don%e2%80%99t-forget-to-gobble-up-over-the-counter-youth-turkey-tags/2009/09/26/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/small-game-hunting/reminder-quail-and-squirrel-seasons-open-oct-2/2009/09/26/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting-news/take-advantage-of-free-hunting-clinics-running-september-26-april-15/2009/09/24/ 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 ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting-news/1500-reward-offered-in-deer-poaching-case-doe-shot-with-arrow-and-left-to-die/2009/08/31/ Wing shooting perfect for new hunters, lifelong tradition for seasoned hunters Gather up your shotgun, birdshot, retriever, and ice chest because Arizona’s dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1. “With the continued drying conditions throughout the state this summer, dove hunters will find birds concentrated around traditional agricultural areas due to ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting-news/dove-season-opens-tuesday/2009/08/31/ Guidelines to be considered at Arizona Game and Fish Commission meeting Sept. 12 PHOENIX — The proposed hunt guidelines that will be used for developing the specific hunt recommendations and permit levels for the fall 2010 through spring 2013 hunting seasons are available for review on the Arizona Game and Fish ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting-news/proposed-hunt-guidelines-available-for-public-review/2009/08/31/ Have you ever dreamed about one of those special year-long commissioner-tag hunts in Arizona? Well, there are multiple opportunities to make your hunt dreams come true in Arizona. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission awarded those Special Big Game License Tags, sometimes called Commissioners’ tags, to selected 501(c)(3) wildlife ... http://www.azgfd.net/hunting/hunting-news/special-commissioner-tags-can-make-hunting-dreams-come-true/2009/08/17/