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Wildlife News - Aug. 27, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:52:10 PST

Dove season opens Sept. 1
Arizona’s spring hunting regulations available online
Anglers: Get ready for fall feeding frenzies
Recovery program releases the 10,000th threatened Chiricahua leopard frog into Arizona’s wilderness
Practice safe boating and OHV operation over the busy Labor Day weekend
Arizona’s wildlife magazine attracts national notice
Join the celebration of wildlife conservation during National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 25
Volunteers sought for Woods Canyon Lake cleanup to help bald eagles
Arizona adds master instructors to enhance hunter education program
Submit your nominations for the 2010 Commission Awards
Indoor 3D archery league to start at Ben Avery Sept. 8
Next Arizona Game and Fish Commission meeting is Sept. 10 and 11
Ferret-finding volunteers sought for October spotlighting effort

Wildlife News - Aug. 13, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:45:24 PST

Game and Fish offices will be closed on Aug. 20 furlough day
Highlights from the August commission meeting
Collaboration results in enhancements to Yuma fishing area
Tickets still available for Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame banquet
Elk viewing workshop scheduled for Flagstaff
Nominations sought for 2010 Commission Awards
Wildlife viewing basics workshop scheduled at Sipe Wildlife Area
Up to $2,500 reward offered in mule deer poaching near Tacna
Public sees bighorns aplenty at two viewing workshops

Wildlife News - July 30, 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:50:11 PST

A second chance at Arizona’s popular fall big game hunts
Endangered species permit lawsuit involving jaguar dismissed
Spring hunts, Roosevelt slot being considered at next commission meeting
Arizona Big Game Super Raffle winners announced
Helping desert tortoises the right way during monsoon season
Learn about bats at free viewing event in Phoenix
Summer wildlife presentations continue in Kingman, Pinetop
Arizona Game and Fish wins conservation communications honors

Wildlife News - July 16, 2010

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:36:47 PST

Arizona’s draw results announced for fall hunts
Should the slot limit be removed from Roosevelt Lake?
Game and Fish offices will be closed on July 23 state furlough day
Up to $6,000 reward offered in Rocky Mountain bighorn ram poaching near Alpine
Ken Clay of Winslow named Shikar-Safari Wildlife Manager of the Year
Hart Prairie Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Restoration Project gets nod of support

Wildlife News - July 2, 2010

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:52:16 PST

Game and Fish offices will be closed on state furlough days
Boating safety tips for the busy Fourth of July weekend
Arizona Game and Fish Commission meeting highlights
Last chance to enter wildlife calendar photo contest
Comments sought on reptile, raptor, amphibian and mollusk regulations
Learn more about one of Phoenix’s resident bat colonies at free viewing event
Grants available to hunting-focused nonprofit organizations
Game and Fish officers assist with Flagstaff wildfires
Big trout being stocked for fishing excitement over holiday weekend
Arizona Wildlife Views Magazine and TV celebrate recent awards
Winslow area fence project seeks volunteers
Information needed in antelope poaching
Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame to induct four new members

Wildlife News - June 18, 2010

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:48:12 PST

Put a smile on dad’s face: Treat him to a fishing trip for Father’s Day
New wind and solar power guidelines aim to help Arizona’s wildlife
Yuma man receives fine, civil sanctions in bighorn sheep poaching case
Next commission meeting is June 25-26
Arizona’s only satellite-tracked bald eagle returns to the sky
Game and Fish offices will be closed on state furlough days
Fire restrictions mean increased need for OHV spark arrestors
Raffle offers chance at dream hunt for bighorn sheep, elk, deer and more
Game and Fish and Alpha Energy cut a “green” ribbon
Good news: Few arrested at checkpoint
Arizona Wildlife Views TV wins Outdoor Writers awards
Game and Fish participates in second annual Operation Dry Water campaign
Celebrate the wonder of hummingbirds in Flagstaff with regional experts
Learn about bighorn sheep at workshop and Canyon Lake boat tour

Wildlife News June 4, 2010

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:00:00 PST

Application deadline for fall hunt permit-tags is Tuesday, June 8
Got worms? Free Fishing Days are on June 5 and 12
Enjoy the camping season but ‘Be bear aware’
Boaters: Wear a life jacket, it could save your life
Arizona provides an array of wildlife viewing experiences this summer
See bighorn sheep on Canyon Lake with AZGFD and the Dolly Steamboat
Orphaned wildlife not what it seems
Sipe Wildlife Area named as a premier spot to experience elk
Youth big game hunting camps offered
Arizona Big Game Super Raffle: Buy a ticket, support wildlife
Turtle trapping effort yields 62-pound turtle from Papago Park pond

Wildlife News - May 21, 2010

Fri, 21 May 2010 11:06:29 PST

Arizona Game and Fish Commission meeting highlights
Memorial Day weekend and boater safety a lively combination
Remember: Don’t Move a Mussel is now the law in Arizona
Improve your odds of drawing a hunting tag
Navajo County adopts ordinance to remove attractants for dangerous wildlife
Arizona has double free fishing days – June 5 and 12
Fish stocking procedures altered at Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside lakes
Learn about the outdoors at Mormon Lake festival
Shooting range program aims to meet growing demand
2 Arizona youth will compete in national fish art contest
Capture wild Arizona in your digital camera
Bighorn sheep take center stage at workshops

Wildlife News - May 7, 2010

Fri, 07 May 2010 12:50:01 PST

Hunt regulations are online; applications being accepted
Lady bugs have returned to the mountains: It’s trout time
Arizona Big Game Super Raffle benefits state’s wildlife
Enjoy a day in the outdoors at the Payson Wildlife Fair
Critical bighorn sheep water catchment repaired just in time for the dry season
Free wildlife viewing event demystifies the Valley’s bats
Ben Avery Shooting Facility switches to summer hours
Shed antler hunt with your OHV the safe, ethical and responsible way
Spring Outdoor Festival scheduled at Mormon Lake
Up to $10,000 reward offered in dual bighorn sheep ram poaching
Game and Fish begins summer series of wildlife talks in Kingman
Nominate Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame candidates by May 28

Wildlife News - April 23, 2010

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:14:22 PST

Arizona’s fall hunting seasons set by Game and Fish Commission
Leftover elk and pronghorn permit-tags available beginning Monday
No CWD detected in Arizona deer and elk testing
Catch monster pike to help Ashurst Lake
BLM publishes final land use plans for Agua Fria National Monument and Bradshaw-Harquahala planning areas
Calling all photographers: Enter the wildlife calendar photo contest
Payson Wildlife Fair set for May 8
Celebrate Wildlife Day at the Grand Canyon on May 1
Fundraising efforts seek to keep Alamo Lake State Park open until the summer of 2011

Wildlife News issue April 9 2010

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:20:54 PST

Every dollar counts: Remember Arizona’s wildlife at tax time
Snow conditions may hinder some spring turkey hunts
Time to start watching for venomous critters
International Migratory Bird Day celebration to be held this Saturday
Calling all photographers
Commission to consider fall hunt orders on April 17
Records broken for spring ferret spotlighting effort
Loving, caring homes needed for desert tortoises
Game and Fish Outdoor Expo draws 32,000
Open houses continue for 2010 fall hunt recommendations

Wildlife News March 26

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:56:17 PST

Wildlife News - March 12, 2010

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:11:37 PST

Don’t miss the largest hands-on Outdoor Expo in Arizona
Arizona’s wildlife needs you to “make a mark” at tax time
A ton of catfish fun is coming to urban lakes
Public meeting set to discuss habitat improvements to the Laguna Division Conservation Area
Agencies seek public’s help in wildfire incident
Last public forum on 2010 fall hunting regulations is March 15 in Pinetop

Wildlife News -- Feb. 25

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:29:22 PST

Wildlife News - Jan. 29, 2010

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:49:26 PST

Elk and pronghorn application deadline almost here
A limited supply of javelina hunting tags remain
Next Game and Fish Commission meeting is Feb. 5
Annual Bald Eagle Workshop set for Flagstaff
Join Valentine’s Day bike run for sick and injured wildlife
Frontier history comes alive at national muzzle loader shoot
Game and Fish seeks ferret-finding volunteers
Wildlife populations in Arizona were not jeopardized by storms
2009 urban big fish records announced
Visit Arizona Game and Fish at the ISE show
Wildlife action plan public meetings continue in February
Governor’s office approves AZGFD request to pursue certain rulemakings

Governor’s office approves AZGFD request to pursue certain rulemakings

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:48 PST

Wildlife News - Jan. 15, 2010

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:39:18 PST

2010 pronghorn antelope and elk regulations in stores now
Public meetings on proposed aquatic invasive species regulations continue next week
Don’t miss the season premiere of Arizona Wildlife Views TV
Go catch a super-duper sized trout in the urban lakes
Mark your calendar for the ISE show in February
OHV Decal renewal is your responsibility
Wildlife action plan public meetings to be held next week in Yuma and Mesa
Get Outside Arizona: AZGFD offers portal page for outdoor activities
Video from wild burro seminar available for viewing online
Ladies: Learn new outdoor skills at "Becoming an Outdoors Woman"

Widllife News - Dec. 31, 2009

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:53:46 PST

Wildlife News - Dec. 31, 2009

Apply now for 2010 Arizona elk, pronghorn hunts
Game and Fish to step up efforts to enforce OHV Decal compliance
Next public meeting on State Wildlife Action Plan is Jan. 6 in Tucson
Public’s help requested in solving poaching cases
New episodes of Arizona Wildlife Views TV begin airing in February
Leftover javelina and archery bear tags available
Input sought on proposed regulations to fight spread of invasive mussels
Honor your fellow conservationists at the Commission Awards Banquet
Women’s outdoor skills retreat offered in the beautiful Sonoran desert
New Year’s resolutions for the outdoor enthusiast

Wildlife News - Dec. 18, 2009

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:23:23 PST

New state record striper caught during major winter storm
Applications being accepted for 2010 Arizona elk, pronghorn hunts
Provide input to the State Wildlife Action Plan via an online survey
Bald Eagle Nestwatch program earns “Showcase in Excellence” award
Urban Fishing Program celebrates 25th anniversary in 2010
Stop by your local Game and Fish office to wrap up your holiday shopping
Commission Awards Banquet is Jan. 16
AGFD, NSSF work together to grow hunting and shooting sports
Volunteers remove 10 tons of trash from wildlife habitat

Wildlife News - Dec. 4, 2009

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:03:21 PST