AGFD News

With this weekend's chillier weather, expect that to be the case the entire week. Go for a crankbait bite for a hour before light, then throw that trusty dropshot. View the full article

From Phoenix to Maricopa, eight ponds will receive their first Community Fishing Program fish stockings during one day between Feb. 10 and 15. View the full article

⢠Deadline to apply for elk, pronghorn hunts is Feb. 11<br /> ⢠Still havenât bought your hunting license? This year, make it a combo!<br /> ⢠Outdoor recreationists are reminded to avoid bald eagle closure areas during breeding season <br /> ⢠Mark your calendars for the free Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo<br /> ⢠Governor Brewer names appointment to Arizona Game and Fish Commission<br /> ⢠Double Play at the Park to celebrate baseball, fishing, and the rebirth of Riverview Park<br /> ⢠Free bald eagle workshop in Pinetop offers insight into the great American symbol View the full article

In addition to self-guided and trolley tours of Mesaâs new signature park, there will be free fishing â the Arizona Game and Fish Department will offer 100 loaner rods, and bait, to those wanting to fish Riverview Lake.<br /> View the full article

<strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">OHV users may comment on Tonto National Forest proposal</span></strong> View the full article

<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <ul> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">2014 Arizona elk and pronghorn hunt draw applications now accepted online </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">"Meet the Commission" event is Jan. 11 in Carefree</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Arizona Game and Fish seizes two tigers from metro Phoenix neighborhoods</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">AZGFD comments on federal Mexican wolf proposals </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Three rehabilitated golden eagles released near Mayer</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span>Bald eagle workshop in Pinetop offers insight into the great American symbol </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">New hunting and fishing license structure now in effect</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Guest editorial by Director Voyles on Catalina Bighorn Sheep Reintroduction </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">OHV users may comment on Tonto National Forest proposal</span></span></span></span></span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">It's the law: Boaters and anglers must "Clean, Drain and Dry" </span></span></span></span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Community Fishing Program kickoff at Pioneer Lake draws hundreds</span></span> </li> <li><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sign up for a Safe Boating class in January</span> </li> </ul></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> View the full article

<p><span lang="EN" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; COLOR: #333333; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><strong>2014 Hunting and Fishing Licenses, tags arrive in time for January sales<br /> </strong></span></p> View the full article

A fishing clinic, along with an initial rainbow trout stocking prior to the clinic, will kick off the newly renamed Community Fishing Program on Saturday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Pioneer Lake in Peoriaâs Pioneer Community Park.<br /> View the full article

The Arizona Game and Fish Department will introduce 15 waters to the newly renamed Community Fishing Program (CFP). These waters will come in addition to the current 21 waters. This means these new waters will begin receiving their first catchable stockings under the CFP name. View the full article

Hereâs the latest notable road closures: As of Wednesday, vehicular access to Ashurst Lake (Ashurst Lake Road) and Kinnikinick Lake (Forest Road 82 at FR 125) is closed for the winter.<br /><br />On the Mogollon Rim, notable closures are: FR 82 to Long Lake, FR 95 to East Clear Creek, FR 142 to West Clear Creek, FR 295E to Knoll Lake, and FR 751 to Blue Ridge Reservoir. View the full article

<strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Arizona Game and Fish Department accepts Auditor Generalâs recommendations</span></strong> View the full article

A breakthrough gravel enhancement project at Canyon Creek has led to about 30 wild brown trout spawning sites in the newly added gravel. View the full article

<strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Poachers shoot multiple elk near Flagstaff </span></strong><br /><br /> View the full article

<p><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Make plans to attend Game and Fish Commission Awards Banquet<br /> </span></strong></p> View the full article

Rainbow trout stockings are well underway and will continue all winter long at 2-week intervals. Trout range in size from 11-12 inches in length, with some fish up to 16 inches. View the full article

<strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Arizona Game and Fish: boaters and anglers must be âgood stewardsâ</span></strong><br /><em>Boaters who âClean, Drain and Dryâ can stop the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species </em> View the full article

<ul> <li>More than 10,000 leftover spring big game hunt tags available for purchase beginning Monday </li> <li>Elk poaching being investigated in northern Arizona </li> <li>Girlâs First Fish Highlights âWelcome Back the Troutâ to Tempe Town Lake Festival </li> <li>Late dove season is in full swing </li> <li>New 2014 fishing and combo licenses offer bundled privileges for better value </li> <li>âBest Arizona Bookâ published by Game and Fish </li> <li>USFWS to hold Dec. 3 meeting in Pinetop on Mexican wolf proposals </li> <li>Arizona Game and Fish to conduct checkpoint </li> <li>Arizona Game and Fish Department offers safe boating classes </li> <li>Three open houses remain for elk, pronghorn recommendations </li> <li>CWD test results are becoming available </li> </ul> View the full article

The âWelcome Back the Troutâ to Tempe Town Lake festival, hosted by the City of Tempe and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, featured a Page Springs Hatchery stocking of 3,000 rainbow trout.<br /> View the full article

The âWelcome Back the Troutâ to Tempe Town Lake festival, hosted by the City of Tempe and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, featured a Page Springs Hatchery stocking of 3,000 rainbow trout.<br /> View the full article

In desert impoundments, this is the transition period from the fall activity patterns to the winter ones. Fish are edging deep, and as the water cools, their metabolism slows down. Bass can still be found chasing shad at the surface at times, but for most lakes, expect topwater action to be sporadic (but worthwhile). View the full article

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<ul> <li>Spring 2014 hunt draw results now available </li> <li>USFWS to hold informational meeting and hearing on Mexican wolf proposals in Pinetop on Dec. 3 </li> <li>Collaborative project ensures public recreational access </li> <li>Go "wild" at Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center's 30th anniversary open house Nov. 23-24 </li> <li>Three candidates recommended to governor for Game and Fish Commission </li> <li>Rainbow trout stocking begins in urban lakes </li> <li>Endangered Mount Graham red squirrel population in southern Arizona shows strong growth </li> <li>Warning to hunters camping on the Coconino, Kaibab and Prescott National Forests </li> <li>Public meetings scheduled on fisheries management in Haigler Creek </li> <li>Pena Blanca Lake project wins SOBA award for Arizona Game and Fish </li> <li>High-flow release at Glen Canyon Dam ends Sunday, Nov. 16 </li> <li>Open houses to be held on elk, pronghorn recommendations </li> </ul> View the full article

<li>Spring 2014 hunt draw results now available </li> <li>USFWS to hold informational meeting and hearing on Mexican wolf proposals in Pinetop on Dec. 3 </li> <li>Collaborative project ensures public recreational access </li> <li>Go âwildâ at Adobe Mountain Wildlife Centerâs 30th anniversary open house Nov. 23-24 </li> <li>Three candidates recommended to governor for Game and Fish Commission </li> <li>Rainbow trout stocking begins in urban lakes </li> <li>Endangered Mount Graham red squirrel population in southern Arizona shows strong growth </li> <li>Warning to hunters camping on the Coconino, Kaibab and Prescott National Forests </li> <li>Public meetings scheduled on fisheries management in Haigler Creek </li> <li>Pena Blanca Lake project wins SOBA award for Arizona Game and Fish </li> <li>High-flow release at Glen Canyon Dam ends Sunday, Nov. 16 </li> <li>Open houses to be held on elk, pronghorn recommendations</li> View the full article

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<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