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Arizona Continues Investment in New Hunter and Angler Recruitment Through Local Sportsmen’s Group Grant Program

The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Local Sportsmen’s Group Grant Program awarded 17 projects totaling $75,000 for hunter and angler recruitment efforts in the state.

The purpose of the grant program is to help local sportsmen’s groups fund project…

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Arizona GFC Passes Mexican Wolf Resolution, Seeking Public Hearing

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission (Commission) voted unanimously on Sept. 6, 2013 to pass a resolution requesting that the Department of Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hold at least one public meeting in Arizona as part of…

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Arizona’s 2014 Spring Hunt Online Application Service is Now Available

Hunters may now submit their online and paper applications for the 2014 spring hunt draw for turkey, javelina, buffalo and bear. The deadline for all applications is Tuesday, Oct. 8, by 7 p.m. (MST). Don’t wait until the last minute, as technical iss…

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Application Deadline for Arizona Game and Fish Commission is Sept. 20

The Governor’s Office is currently accepting applications for the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Applications received or postmarked after the deadline will n…

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Arizona’s 2014 Spring Hunting Regulations Now Available Online

Hunters can begin applying for spring 2014 hunts; please note important information below

The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted the 2014 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information booklet at www.azgfd.gov/draw. The appli…

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Arizona’s New Hunting and Fishing License Structure and Fees Will Go into Effect in 2014

There will be some exciting and significant changes to Arizona’s hunting and fishing licenses beginning in 2014. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission recently approved a new hunting and fishing license structure and fees.

The changes include a simplif…

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Arizona 2013 Dove Season Opens Sunday, Sept. 1

Arizona is famous for many things, but opening day of dove season is downright legendary. Temperatures here may still be high, but there’s nothing cooler for the hunting community than the first day of dove season.

Sunday, Sept. 1 is the official star…

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Arizona’s Woluntary Non-lead Ammo Program Recognized at Senator McCain’s Condor Summit

The Arizona Game and Fish Department participated in a summit hosted by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Aug. 9 aimed at bringing a diverse group of stakeholders together to discuss the role of non-lead ammunition in recovering endangered California co…

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Arizona’s Woluntary Non-lead Ammo Program Recognized at Senator McCain’s Condor Summit

The Arizona Game and Fish Department participated in a summit hosted by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Aug. 9 aimed at bringing a diverse group of stakeholders together to discuss the role of non-lead ammunition in recovering endangered California co…

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Arizona’s Online Mapping Tool One-stop Resource for Planning Your Hunt

Recreational Access Arizona now includes “where to hunt” links for each unit 

Arizona’s fall hunting seasons are right around the corner and hunters are busy making plans.

To better assist hunters in their planning, the Arizona Game and Fish…

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Arizona Releases 2013 Dove Hunting Regulations and Boundaries Changes

Dove season opens September 1 and hunters need to know about important changes recently made to the regulations. One change adds more hunting opportunities in the Tucson area and another closes off some popular hunting locations in the Phoenix metropol…

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Arizona Game and Fish Calls for Nominations for the 2013 Commission Awards

If you weren’t able to submit a nomination for the 2013 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards, you still have time. The application deadline has been extended to this Friday, Aug. 23, 2013.

The Commission Awards recognize individuals, organizations…

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Arizona’s Big Boquillas Ranch Access Will Include Hunting Fee

Ranch Rules will go into effect on Aug. 15 The Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Department are advising hunters, particularly Unit 10 hunt permit-tag holders, of some decisions made by the Big Boquillas Ranch regarding access to the ranch for the u…

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Arizona Game and Fish Commission Seeks Applications

Deadline for submittal is Sept. 20, 2013 The Governor’s Office is currently accepting applications for the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Applications rec…

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Nominations Sought for 2013 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is soliciting nominations for the 2013 annual Commission Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, foundations or government agencies who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state’s…

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Arizona Now Offering Grants to Expand Participation in Hunting, Fishing, Shooting Sports and Trapping

Local sportsmen’s groups can apply now for grant funding for programs that promote activities and events for hunter, angler, shooter and trapper recruitment and retention. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering $75,000 in grant funding this…

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Arizona Now Offering Grants to Expand Participation in Hunting, Fishing, Shooting Sports and Trapping

Local sportsmen’s groups can apply now for grant funding for programs that promote activities and events for hunter, angler, shooter and trapper recruitment and retention. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering $75,000 in grant funding this…

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Arizona Game and Fish Commission to Consider Final Hunting and Fishing License Structure/Fees

The next Arizona Game and Fish Commission meeting will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3, at the Flagstaff City Hall Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. on both days. On Saturday, the co…

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Arizona Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations Now Available

The early season for dove opens Sept. 1, so now’s the time to start planning and scouting. Dove and band-tailed pigeon regulations for 2013-2014 are now available online and can be downloaded at www.azgfd.gov/regs/doveregs.pdf. Printed copies of the …

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Arizona Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations Now Available

The early season for dove opens Sept. 1, so now’s the time to start planning and scouting. Dove and band-tailed pigeon regulations for 2013-2014 are now available online and can be downloaded at www.azgfd.gov/regs/doveregs.pdf. Printed copies of the …

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Leftover Permits for Arizona’s 2013 Fall Big Game Hunts Now Available

Hunters who submitted applications for a fall hunt, but were not drawn, have a second chance to get a hunt permit-tag. Approximately 4,000 leftover tags for Arizona’s fall hunts are available now on a first-come, first-served basis. Leftover tags are…

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Draw Results for Arizona 2013 Big Game Hunts Now Available

For more than 121,600 applicants, the wait is over. Draw results for Arizona’s 2013 fall big game hunts are now available. Draw results are available at https://az.gov/app/huntdraw/home.xhtml (click on “View results and bonus points”)…

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Arizona Public Invited to Open Houses about 2014 Spring Hunt Recommendations

The Arizona Game and Fish Department will host six public open houses where constituents may review and ask questions about the 2014 spring recommendations for turkey, javelina, buffalo and bear. The proposed recommendations will be posted online on Ju…

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Arizona Implements New Rules for Hunter-harvested Deer and Elk

As part of the efforts to prevent the introduction of chronic wasting disease (CWD) into the state, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has implemented new rules for hunters and other members of the public who wish to bring cervids (deer, elk and moos…

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Arizona GFC Approves Draft Hunting and Fishing License Structure and Fees

Phase two of public input process begins; comments accepted through July 20, webcast to be conducted on June 25 The Arizona Game and Fish Commission approved a draft hunting and fishing license structure and license/tag fees at its June 15 meeting in P…

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Commission to Consider Arizona Draft License Structure and Fees at June 15 Meeting

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will consider a new draft hunting and fishing license structure and license/tag fees during the Saturday, June 15 portion of its June 14-15 meeting at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino on Highway 87, Mile Marker 251, …

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June 11 is Arizona’s Fall Hunt Application Deadline

The deadline for Arizona’s 2013 fall draw for hunting deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, buffalo and pheasant is almost here. Applications must be received by the Arizona Game and Fish Department by 7 p.m. (MST), Tuesday, June 11, 2013. As always…

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Arizona Public Meetings Continue to Discuss Future Hunting and Fishing License Structure, Fees

The Arizona Game and Fish Department this week will continue to host a series of meetings statewide to seek the public’s input in developing a new hunting and fishing license structure and fees, as authorized by the recent passage of Senate Bill…

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Arizona Draft Hunt Guidelines Now Available Online for Review

Arizona Game and Fish Department has completed a first draft of the revised hunt guidelines, incorporating public input received this year. The draft is available online for public review at www.azgfd.gov/huntguidelines. Comments from the public regard…

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Arizona Game and Fish Announces Dates for Bighorn Sheep Workshops

While the camel is well recognized for its desert adaptability, the desert bighorn sheep can lose a higher percentage of body weight in water than a camel … and survive. That information is just a bit of what the public stands to learn at the… Read…

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