Wildlife News – Nov. 20, 2009

• Draw results for spring hunts are now available
• Elk and antelope hunt recommendations will not post until Monday, Nov. 23
• Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center to hold free open house this weekend
• 2009 survey results released for desert bighorn sheep on the Kofa NWR
• Endangered fish get new homes
• Next Game and Fish Commission meeting is Dec. 4-5
• Dove season opens Friday, Nov. 20
• Kick off the holiday season with a trout-festival tradition
• Provide your input on Arizona’s State Wildlife Action Plan
• Commission suspends Willcox man’s hunting license for life
• OHV Decal renewal is your responsibility
• Gorgeous photography on display in our wildlife slide show
• Volunteers sought for cleanup of OHV area at National Public Lands Day event
• Take advantage of small game opportunities

• AGFD takes first step toward southern Arizona Gila trout fishery
• Half-priced fishing licenses, trout stockings return
• Tonto National Forest to hold open houses on proposed Travel Management Plan
• 2010 Arizona Wildlife Calendar now on sale
• Mount Graham red squirrel fall 2009 count announced
• Ben Avery Shooting Facility sets winter hours and new late arrival check-in
• Grants available for public shooting ranges in Arizona
• Quail hunters: Washes, walking and water are key this season
• Web site unavailable afternoon of Nov. 9 for maintenance

• Two public meetings remain for elk, antelope hunt recommendations
• Low OHV Decal compliance numbers unacceptable
• Agencies partner to protect Tres Rios area
• New program teaches the fun sport of archery to families
• Target archery shooters and bowhunters: Expand your skills, try 3-D targets
• Photo contest winners announced; wildlife calendars go on sale Nov. 1
• Dig out the deeks – the full waterfowl season is taking flight
• Come network with Game and Fish on Facebook

• Last chance to apply for Arizona spring hunts
• Hand delivering your hunt application? Donate a magazine to the troops
• Biologists conduct marathon collaring effort for wildlife-roadway research
• Fossil Creek grand opening is a study in mentoring
• Game and Fish Commission meeting is on Oct. 9
• Plan now for your trout fishing adventures
• Partnership creates $2,700 reward to help solve elk poaching case
• Information needed in antelope poaching incident
• Black-tailed prairie dog reintroductions given another boost
• Early waterfowl – the appeal is mountain teal
• CWD monitoring efforts continue
• Commission selects 2009 award recipients
• Quail, rabbit and squirrel – outdoor recreation at its best
• Don’t let your big game tag go to waste if you can’t use it
• Public input opportunities set for elk and antelope proposals

• Spring draw application deadline is Oct. 13
• Second group of black-tailed prairie dogs released in S.E. Arizona
• Comment period on Kofa NWR draft environmental assessment ends Oct. 2
• Join a youth shotgun shooting team this fall
• Silver Creek seasonal trout fishery opens Oct. 1
• Reminder: Quail and squirrel seasons open Oct. 2
• Pumpkin season in Chino Valley is a great chance to learn about the outdoors
• Learn how to hunt in a safe mentored environment
• One-of-a-kind fishery opening on Oct. 3 for “Verde trout”
• Don’t forget to gobble up over-the-counter youth turkey tags
• Arizona Wildlife Views nominated for Emmy Award
• Next commission meeting is Oct. 9-10 in Phoenix