Arizona Game and Fish hosts open houses for spring big game and fall waterfowl hunting recommendations
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The proposed spring hunt recommendations for the 2010 spring turkey, javelina, buffalo and bear regulations, as well as the recommendations for 2009–10 waterfowl and snipe regulations, will be available for review at all of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s regional offices beginning July 28.
These hunt recommendations are formulated according to the existing hunt guidelines approved by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission in August 2007, so hunters will see similar structures as they did this year.
“Other than relatively minor permit adjustments in response to changing wildlife populations, hunters should see a familiar package for 2010,” said Chief of Game Management, Brian Wakeling. “We are proposing to continue two over-the-counter programs, the juniors-only spring turkey season and the archery-only javelina season for metro units. We had some good feedback and feel these are invaluable improvements for introducing youth to hunting.”
Six open houses will be held at the department’s regional offices. At each of the open houses, a knowledgeable staff person will be available to discuss regional hunt recommendations and answer questions. No formal presentation will be provided. The scheduled open houses are:
- Tucson – Tuesday, July 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 5 Game and Fish office, 555 N. Greasewood Road, (520) 628-5376.
- Kingman – Wednesday, July 29, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 3 Game and Fish office, 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, (928) 692-7700.
- Flagstaff – Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 2 Game and Fish office, 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, (928) 774-5045.
- Mesa – Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 6 Game and Fish office, 7200 E. University Drive, (480) 981-9400.
- Pinetop – Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 1 Game and Fish office, 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., (928) 367-4281.
- Yuma – Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 4 Game and Fish office, 9140 E. 28th St., (928) 342-0091.
For driving directions and a map of each location, visit www.azgfd.gov/offices.
If you are unable to attend one of these open houses, both of the hunt recommendations will be posted on the department’s Web site on Saturday, July 25, and you may download a PDF file to review at your leisure. The recommendations will be posted at www.azgfd.gov/huntguidelines under the “Recommendations” section heading.
The spring big game hunt and fall waterfowl regulations will be presented to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission for consideration Saturday, Aug. 8, during its regular meeting in Phoenix at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters on 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ. 85086. For a full agenda, visit www.azgfd.gov/commission under “Meeting Agenda.”
Note: The guidelines two-year review will be presented to the commission in September.