Get ready for lots of angling action because one hundred thousand rainbow trout will grace the Urban Fishing Program waters in the Valley of the Sun and Tucson areas this winter season.
The first trout stocking of the season took place Nov. 13. From now through mid March, about 12,000 trout from [...]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Arizona Game and Fish Department are seeking public comments on issues associated with all the sport-fish stockings in the state as part of a draft environmental assessment process that is required to continue using federal funding for stocking activities in Arizona.
Public input is [...]

If you are looking to reel in a great deal during these tough economic times, Arizona’s 2008 general and urban fishing licenses are both on sale for half price during November and December, said Arizona Game and Fish Department officials.
“This is a sweet deal each year following Halloween,” said Fisheries Chief [...]

Three open houses scheduled this month
Did you know that the feisty rainbow trout dancing on the end of your fishing line was most likely hatchery raised?
Each year, the Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks more than 3 million fish for anglers to catch in approximately 160 of Arizona’s lakes, rivers and streams [...]

Flashes of angling gold return to Silver Creek
Flashes of golden Apache trout returning to Silver Creek near Show Low in the White Mountains was a recent harbinger of the great fall-winter trout fishing opportunities anglers can experience in Arizona this year.
“The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s catch-and-release Apache trout fishery along [...]

Want to learn how to fly fish with a fly rod or a spinning rod?
If so, you’ll want to come to CAMP TROUT, which is a unique trout fishing program being conducted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in conjunction with the White Mountains Fly Fishing Club at Becker Lake in the [...]

Angling workshop offered to refine trout-fishing skills
A unique fishing program for anglers wishing to refine their trout-fishing skills or who simply want to learn new fishing techniques is being offered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in conjunction with the White Mountains Fly Fishing Club.
The public is invited to join [...]

It’s time to get on top of the hot angling action
This is the time of year to get on top of the hot angling action in the warmwater lakes as predatory sport-fish chase bait fish at the surface.
“Right now anglers can find lots of surface action, especially what we call boiling fish, [...]

Fire restrictions lifted on some state wildlife areas

The Arizona Game and Fish Department has rescinded its fire restrictions on wildlife areas in the high country to correspond to the lifting of fire restrictions on the Prescott, Coconino and Tonto national forests.
State wildlife officials said that while fire restrictions can sometimes get [...]

Mountain rain showers can prompt good trout fishing
Trout fishing in the high country during summer can enter the daytime doldrums, but monsoon-generated rain showers can radically alter the equation.

“When those billowing thunderstorms start building in the mountains, the barometer drops, the insects come out but fly low in the sky, prompting the [...]

Bass fishermen receive recognition for saving hunters from sinking boat

On a cold January morning at Bartlett Lake, the quick thinking of two off-duty Phoenix police officers, who coincidentally were out tournament bass fishing, saved the lives of three javelina hunters whose boat started sinking while crossing the lake.
The heroic actions of [...]

New interactive e-map shows where to fish in Arizona

PHOENIX – Ever wish you could see a map of Arizona showing all the places to go fishing, along with what types of fish you can find and maybe even something about the facilities at each lake, river or stream?
Well, just wave a [...]

Ladies: Learn how to become an “outdoors woman”
Register now for the “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” (BOW) workshop on Aug. 15-17 at Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott.
The program introduces women to outdoors skills in an enjoyable, non-threatening environment with expert instructors. Classes include horsemanship, outdoor photography, birding, hiking, archery, fly-fishing, shotgun/rifle/pistol [...]

Public shooting ranges receive grant funds from commission
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has awarded $87,550 to six grant applicants for the construction, improvement, enhancement, or expansion of public shooting ranges located throughout the state.
The Shooting Range Grants Program, administered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, was established in 1996 to [...]

Outdoor organizations are encouraged to post their activities
PHOENIX – Wildlife and outdoor recreation enthusiasts can now learn about upcoming fishing clinics, hunting seminars, nature talks and more by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Calendar at www.azgfd.gov/calendar.
The department posts its events and activities that are open to the public, and has added an online [...]

Registration opens for Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop
The last “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” (BOW) workshop for 2008 will be held Aug. 15-17 at the cool, forested Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott.
The program introduces women to outdoors skills in an enjoyable, non-threatening environment with expert instructors. Classes are held during [...]

Want to cure the triple-digit fidgets?
Trout fishing in the cool pines is a refreshing remedy
Want a cure for the triple-digit fidgets as record heat assaults the deserts? Trout fishing in the cool pines is a refreshing remedy.
“Escape the heat and yet celebrate the first days of summer with a trip to [...]

Scheduling error favors unlicensed anglers, get 2 free fishing days
Take a friend and give fishing a try; see list of free fishing events at www.azgfd.gov/fishing
Unlicensed anglers in Arizona are getting an unexpected late spring windfall – you can fish state waters without a valid fishing license on both June 7 and [...]

Nomination deadline for Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame is Friday
The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation is seeking nominations for inductees into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. The deadline for submitting applications is this Friday, May 23.
Wildlife for Tomorrow established the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame in 1998 to recognize individuals, corporations, [...]

Fire restrictions set at some wildlife areas
If you are headed out of doors this Memorial Day holiday weekend, keep in mind that some agencies have implemented fire restrictions, including the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Mike Senn, who heads the field operations division for Game and Fish, said people can exercise a common-sense [...]