AGFD News

<ul> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">USFWS extends comment periods for Mexican wolf proposals and reschedules public hearings</span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">AZGFD reaches âAgreement in Principleâ with Rosemont Copper on proposed conservation mitigation measures</span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Appointment Recommendation Board to interview five applicants for commission vacancy</span> </li> <li>Arizona Wildlife Views television show wins 3 Emmy® Awards </li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Hunters in condor range encouraged to take lead reduction measures despite non-lead ammo shortages</span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Go âwildâ at Adobe Mountain Wildlife Centerâs 30^th anniversary open house on Nov. 23-24</span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sign up now for the November Hunter Education class in Payson</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span></span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Mexican wolf from Paradise Pack removed for continued livestock depredation </span></li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Wildlife photo contest winners announced</span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Information sought in elk poaching case near Ash Fork</span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">USFWS endorses WAFWAâs lesser prairie-chicken rangewide conservation plan</span> </li> </ul> View the full article

November promises to provide excellent fishing at Urban Fishing Program lakes. The lakes have been loaded with catfish all fall with one last stocking the week of Oct. 28 â Nov. 2. View the full article

⢠Federal lands that had been closed during government shutdown are reopening<br />⢠Credit card information update deadline for spring draw applicants is Oct. 20<br />⢠Game and Fish offers $5,000 reward in illegal killing of javelinas near Tucson<br />⢠Boating access improvement project begins at C.C. Cragin Reservoir<br />⢠Arizona hunters deserve recognition for voluntarily reducing lead exposure to California condors<br />⢠Public meeting on Oct. 23 about restoring bighorn sheep to Santa Catalinas<br />⢠Welcome back the trout to Green Valley Lake in Payson View the full article

The Federal government shutdown has ended, and lands and facilities that had been closed as a result of the shutdown are anticipated to be opened. View the full article

<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="left"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Game and Fish Department remains vigilant against invasive species during federal shutdown </span></b></p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <o:p></o:p></span></b> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <o:p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </span></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p> View the full article

Lees Ferry and Lake Powell set to open on Saturday View the full article

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<ul> <li>Arizona Game and Fish to hold informational meetings on federal proposals regarding Mexican wolves </li> <li>The cats will be back at urban lakes this week </li> <li>AZGFD continues investment in new hunter and angler recruitment through Local Sportsmenâs Group Grant Program </li> <li>Commission approves a dozen amendments to fishing regulations </li> <li>Game and Fish officer honored as MADD OUI Officer of the Year </li> </ul> View the full article

<li>Spring hunting regulations are now available online </li> <li>Application deadline for Game and Fish Commission is Sept. 20 </li> <li>Comment period extended for proposals affecting Arizonaâs Mexican wolf population </li> <li>Arizona becoming destination for monster flathead catfish </li> <li>Help prevent negative human-wildlife interactions: Keep trash and food waste secure </li> <li>Youth workshop offered to teach Arizona small game hunting basics </li> <li>Arizonaâs endangered condor flock to grow </li> <li>New hunting and fishing license structure and fees to go into effect in 2014 </li> <li>Arizona teams shine at Youth Shotgun National Championships </li> <li>AZGFD program seeks to minimize population of captive desert tortoises </li> <li>Public meeting on Sept. 12 to discuss restoring bighorn sheep to Santa Catalinas</li> View the full article

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Hereâs a tip for this weekend: <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208510214223313285701.0004bb37405dabb9214ff&msa=0"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Tonto Creek</span></a> and the<a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208510214223313285701.0004bb36a5212fbbc4859&msa=0"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(148, 0, 211);"> East Verde River</span></a> below the Mogollon Rim are great bets. Tonto Creek has been stocked with a bunch of 10-16-inch rainbow trout and the East Verde is receiving a huge stocking. When fishing these creeks, itâs not necessary to bring the master tackle box. Fish with grubs or grasshoppers if you can find them and float them through the ripples with no weights on a small hook (No. 10 or 12) and light lines (around 6-pound test -- fluorocarbon if possible). View the full article

<ul> <li>Big Boquillas Ranch access will include fee</li> <li>Commission approves new license and fee structure for 2014</li> <li>Applications sought for Arizona Game and Fish Commission</li> <li>Game and Fish hosting annual Mormon Lake elk viewing workshop</li> <li>Nomination deadline for Commission Awards is Aug. 16</li> <li>Reward offered in killing of deer last August near Biosphere 2</li> <li>Last chance to sign up for Outdoor Hall of Fame banquet</li> </ul> View the full article

<ul> <li>Draw results and leftover tags for 2013 fall hunts now available </li> <li>Dove and band-tailed pigeon regulations are now available </li> <li>Game and Fish Commission to meet August 2-3 in FlagstaffArizonaâs schools and universities win big from lottery ticket sales </li> <li>Helping desert tortoises the right way during monsoon season </li> <li>Desert tortoises make easy non-traditional pets </li> <li>Last chance to enter wildlife calendar photo contest </li> <li>Learn about high country hummingbirds at July 27 </li> <li>Grants are now available to expand participation in hunting, fishing, shooting sports and trapping </li> <li>Honor your fellow wildlife conservationists by attending the Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet </li> <li>Nominations sought for 2013 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards </li> </ul> View the full article

<p style="BACKGROUND: white; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top"><strong><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Recognize your fellow wildlife conservationists by nominating them for a Commission Award.</span></strong></p> View the full article

<ul> <li>Public invited to open houses about 2014 spring hunt recommendations </li> <li>Discovery of quagga mussels at Lake Powell will affect boaters and anglers </li> <li>Game and Fish coauthors unprecedented international recovery plan for endangered thick-billed parrots </li> <li>New rules for bringing hunter-harvested deer and elk into Arizona </li> <li>Largemouth bass virus among additions to Aquatic Invasive Species Directorâs Orders list </li> <li>Three public meetings remain on proposed fishing regulation changes </li> <li>AZGFD among Recovery Champion award recipients for Gila trout protection </li> <li>Grants are now available to expand participation in hunting, fishing, shooting sports and trapping </li> <li>Learn about high country hummingbirds at July 27 festival </li> <li>Public can still provide comment on proposed revisions to hunt guidelines </li> </ul> View the full article

<ul> <li>ADOT, Game and Fish host major conference on transportation planning and the environment </li> <li>Webcast on proposed license structure, fees now available for on-demand viewing </li> <li>Public comment sought on proposed fishing regulation changes </li> <li>Amended Article 3 rules affecting hunters take effect July 1 </li> <li>Boaters should focus on safety over the busy July 4 holiday </li> <li>Provide comment on draft revision of hunt guidelines for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons </li> <li>Governor signs HB 2551</li> <li>Bear treed in Sierra Vista successfully relocated </li> </ul> View the full article

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 year. Applications must be received by the department by 5 p.m. (MST) on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013. Examples of projects eligible for the Arizona Game and Fish Department grants include: Hands-on mentored hunting events - Small game hunting camps - quail, squirrel, rabbit - Migratory bird hunts - dove, duck, and geese - Predator hunts - coyote, fox and bobcat - Big game hunts - javelina, turkey, deer and elk - Bowhunting - small and big game - Trapping and fur harvesting Fishing events and camps Marketing and educational outreach projects promoting hunter, angler, shooter and trapper (HAST) recruitment and retention, the North American Model, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and activities highlighting the next steps for newcomers to the shooting sports, hunting, fishing and trapping. “The Local Sportsmen’s Group Grant is perfect for organizations that are looking to start up or expand introductory programs in their communities, but lack the funding they need to make it happen,” said Doug Burt, hunting and shooting sports program manager. “This grant program is an investment in the local organizations that, day-in and day-out, are teaching people how to be safe, ethical, and responsible participants in these important American traditions.” Funds will be awarded through a competitive application process. Projects funded by the grant must be open to the public and conducted in Arizona. Multiple grant awards may be made. To be eligible, applicants should: Be local, Arizona-based, or an Arizona-chapter sportsmen’s/outdoor development organization with a focus on hunting, fishing, shooting or trapping; Propose a project that fits the eligibility criteria; and Complete the project before June 30, 2014. “There is plenty of public interest in hunting and fishing, but many folks are from families that did not grow up with this type of recreation and need an experienced mentor to show them the way,” Burt said. “Local sportsmen's organizations offer a perfect solution because they can give future hunters and anglers the kind of introduction they need.” To apply for a grant, download an application packet from www.azgfd.gov/i_e/local_sportsmens.shtml. Packets are also available upon request from Grant Coordinator Robyn Beck at (623) 236-7530. The deadline to submit applications for Local Sportsmen's Group Grants is 5 p.m. (MST) on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013. Applications can be submitted by email to RBeck@azgfd.gov or sent by U.S. mail to: Arizona Game and Fish Department, DOFP Attn: Robyn Beck 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000 Join the fun and participate in activities funded by the Local Sportsmen’s Group grant program. Visit www.azgfd.gov/outdoorskills for a complete listing of current events scheduled. Note: There is no cost to Arizona taxpayers for this grant program. The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not receive any of the state's general funds, and operates under a user-pay, public-benefit model. The Local Sportsmen's Group Grant Program is an investment in the continuance of wildlife conservation efforts and outdoor recreation participation in the state of Arizona. View the full article

<p>This weekend is a good as a time as any to escape some of the predicted 118 degree days and hide in the night. Or plan a nighttime catfishing trip for the fourth of July weekend. Because Arizona is showing that some deeply etched memories can be made at any time, with, for example, just one chomp from a hungry catfish.</p> View the full article

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Arizona Game and Fish Department is considering fishing regulation changes and will</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> conduct a series of public meetings during June and July.</span> View the full article

<ul> <li>Commission to consider draft license structure and fees at June 15 Payson meeting </li> <li>U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to delist gray wolves; Mexican wolf would continue to be protected as endangered subspecies </li> <li>Pair of Mexican wolves will not be released into the Apache National Forest at this time </li> <li>View bighorn sheep at Canyon Lake with Game and Fish and the Dolly Steamboat </li> <li>Arizona Wildlife Views television honored </li> <li>Arizona Game and Fish to provide summertime mussel prevention outreach </li> <li>New âFish AZâ bumper stickers available </li> <li>Six arrests made at Colorado River OUI checkpoint </li> <li>Enter your best wildlife photos in the wildlife calendar contest </li> </ul> View the full article

High country trout hot spots include Crescent Lake, Big Lake, Nelson Reservoir, the Greer lakes in the Springerville and Greer areas; Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes in the Rim lakes area, and Show Low Creek, Show Low Lake and Silver Creek in the Show Low-Pinetop area. View the full article

<p>The final Arizona Free Fishing day is Saturday, which means no fishing licenses are required for fishing in the stateâs public waters. Bring the family, wet a hook and take advantage.</p> View the full article

<p>⢠June 11 is Arizonaâs fall hunt application deadline<br /> ⢠Take your family fishing on Arizonaâs free fishing days<br /> ⢠Arizona draft hunt guidelines available online for review<br /> ⢠Advisory group recommends restoring iconic bighorn sheep to Santa Catalinas<br /> ⢠Game and Fish supports U.S. District Court decision on lead ammunition<br /> ⢠Orphaned wildlife not what it seems<br /> ⢠Fire restrictions now in effect for most public lands in state<br /> ⢠Anglers can enjoy unlimited rainbow trout at C.C. Cragin until April 1, 2014<br /> ⢠Your summer vacation photos could be winners!<br /> ⢠Winter results for the Arizona-Utah condor program<br /> ⢠Volunteers trap 100 nonnative turtles at Phoenix Zoo âmoatâ <br /> ⢠Game and Fish announces dates for bighorn sheep workshops</p> View the full article

<p>Water temperatures in shallow areas of desert lakes will begin to reach 80 degrees this weekend and largemouth bass are recovered from their post-spawn and will be feeding frequently once again. Try top-water lures in the morning and late afternoon, and when the sun is high, sink an assortment of dropshot and Texas-rigged soft plastics. In the high country, trout stockings are taking place at numerous fisheries. </p> View the full article

<p>Water temperatures in shallow areas of desert lakes will begin to reach 80 degrees this weekend and largemouth bass are recovered from their post-spawn and will be feeding frequently once again. Try top-water lures in the morning and late afternoon, and when the sun is high, sink an assortment of dropshot and Texas-rigged soft plastics. In the high country, trout stockings are taking place at numerous fisheries. </p> View the full article