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The Apache-Sitgreaves forest isn't closed and won't be this weekend,

C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir SRP acquired C.C. Cragin (formerly Blue Ridge) Reservoir from Phelps Dodge Corporation in February 2005 as part of the Gila River Indian Water Rights settlement approved by the Arizona Water Settlements Act. The agreement settled water rights issues and allowed for the transfer of C.C. Cragin Reservoir from Phelps Dodge to SRP. The C.C. Cragin project consists of a number of facilities , including electrical transmission line, and a generating plant. The majority of the project is located in the Coconino and Tonto national forests. In addition to satisfying obligations to the Gila River Indian Community, C.C. Cragin will be used to supplement SRP shareholders' water supply and to assist in improving the water supply situation in northern Gila County in accordance with the Arizona Water Settlements Act. Restoring the C.C. Cragin Watersheds The C.C. Cragin watershed is listed as a priority watershed within the Western Watershed Enhancement Partnership and is a critical water supply for the town of Payson, communities in northern Gila County and SRP shareholders. SRP, together with the Town of Payson, the National Forest Foundation, Coconino National Forest and the Bureau of Reclamation, launched an initiative in 2014 to accelerate the restoration of forest lands that feed C.C. Cragin Reservoir. The initiative, the Cragin Watershed Protection Project (CWPP) , was designed to reduce the risk of wildfire and the ensuing impacts to water supplies, air quality, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities. The environmental assessment performed as part of the CWPP focused on approximately 64,000 acres of land surrounding C.C. Cragin Reservoir, which include the three watersheds that drain into it: East Clear Creek, Bear Canyon and Miller Canyon. The environmental assessment was completed in 2018 with approximately 37,000 acres within the assessment area identified to begin wildfire remediation efforts, which includes strategic thinning. The decision notice , with these outcomes described, for the CWPP was published in July 2018. SRP is working with the Forest Service and partners to accelerate strategic thinning in the CWPP area. History In order to meet its need for additional water, Phelps Dodge built Show Low Lake in 1952 and C.C. Cragin Reservoir in 1965. Phelps Dodge and SRP entered a water-exchange agreement in 1962 to cover diversions and exchanges of water from these facilities. This agreement confirmed each party's respective water rights in the watersheds of the Salt, Verde and Gila rivers. In addition, it provided SRP with the opportunity to acquire C.C. Cragin Reservoir and its water production facilities — fulfilling Phelps Dodge's obligations under the 1962 agreement to offer the reservoir to SRP. Phelps Dodge and SRP agreed that if SRP acquired the reservoir, a portion of the water would be delivered to the Gila River Indian Community as part of the Comprehensive Gila River Settlement. C.C. Cragin Reservoir, with a storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet, is in Coconino County about 25 miles north of Payson near Clints Well atop the Mogollon Rim in the Coconino National Forest. -------- Update 4/7/2020 -------- Pumping from the C. C. Cragin Reservoir into the East Verde River is scheduled to begin April 7, 2020. Pumping from C.C. Cragin Reservoir is expected to continue through December 2020. C.C. Cragin Operations and Maintenance Update The C.C. Cragin project consists of a number of facilities, including a dam and reservoir, diversion tunnel and pump shaft, pumping plant, priming reservoir, pipeline, electrical transmission line, and a generating plant. Water is pumped from the reservoir to the East Verde River via the pumping plant and related facilities. SRP pumps water at a maximum rate of 35 cubic feet per second from the reservoir during the summer for deliveries to SRP shareholders and, in the future, to Payson and other Northern Gila County communities. The majority of the project is located in the Coconino and Tonto national forests. SRP acquired Blue Ridge Reservoir from Phelps Dodge Corp. in February 2005 as part of the Gila River Indian Water Rights Settlement approved by the Arizona Water Settlement Act. The reservoir and dam were renamed C.C. Cragin at that time as a tribute to an early SRP hydrologic engineer. The settlement act resolved various water rights issues and allowed for the transfer of the reservoir to SRP from Phelps Dodge, which built Cragin Dam in 1965 for the purpose of collecting water to deliver to the Verde River as a water-exchange settlement with SRP. In addition to satisfying obligations to the Gila River Indian Community, Cragin is used to supplement SRP shareholders' water supply and to assist in improving the water supply situation in Payson and northern Gila County in accordance with the Arizona Water Settlements Act. SRP transferred ownership of the Cragin facilities to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, but continues to serve as operator of the system. Just a little history on the lake. The last 2-3 years the lake has been drained to work on the stuff pictured above and then refills after the winter. The boat ramp has also been much improved in the last few years.

57 for me

Looks like bonehead777 lost his license for I believe 35 years 😂😂.

Who's going to watch bonehead777 get his medicine at 1:30?

He drew an archery tag if that takes away a little of the sting.

Even if you get a Dept ID you still have to provide your SS#.

Yes

When you surrender your hunt permit-tag: • You will not receive a refund for the cost of your tag. • The bonus points you expended to draw the hunt permit-tag will be reinstated. • The bonus point you would have accrued had you not drawn will be awarded. • You must surrender your hunt permit-tag before your hunt.

Last year 9 people drew tags in the bonus pass with 19 points at 8.49%, not a single person with 19 points drew in the random draw

Wyoming is no different than Az when it comes to their trophy units, I'll use area 57 for example 27% draw odds for type 1 residents. Looking at last year data NR got about 20% of area 57 type 1 tags between the 2 random draws and the 2 preference point draws.

Hoping to cash in 12 points, lot of talk about Wyoming going to a 90-10 seems the residents are getting tired of all their tags going to NR.

Water quality went bad before it quit spilling

Nelson wont be getting any trout this year

I'm happy with my 2014 F150 Ecoboost

and Permits Application for Restocking White Amur Aquatic Stocking Permits CHAMP License Application Crossbow License Application Disabled Veterans License Info Falconry Administration Fur Dealer License Application Live Bait Dealer’s License Application More >> Special Use Permit – Game Bird Hobby License Application Applicable Arizona Statutes – ARS 17-238; ARS 17-231(A)(1), ARS 17-306 Applicable Arizona Rules – R12-4-401, R12-4-406, R12-4-409, R12-4-428, R12-4-414, R12-4-412, R12-4-304 Applicable Federal Statutes or Rule – none. Brief Description – To allow for an individual to purchase, import, propagate, give away, kill, transport, or export pen reared game birds for personal, non-commercial use, up to 50 game birds. Checklist Process: Complete application form and submit with all required information to an Arizona Game and Fish Department Office Application Form Needed: FORM 2714-A Report form needed: FORM 2714-B Must be submitted by January 31 of each year regardless of whether or not activities were performed during the previous year Fee: $5.00 Additional information: Applicants must be in compliance with and have met the criteria outlined in R12-4-414, R12-4-428, and all other applicable statutes and rules prior to issuance of a Game Bird hobby License

Of course starting yesterday no target shooting on BLM, BOR and state trust land.

Was in unit 1 turkey hunting all the lakes on the rez are closed and unless you were wearing a mask you weren't allowed into the store at Hon dah, gas was a $1.69 a gallon though, I heard gas is a $1.55 at the Gap

Fire ban isn't a forest closure. If the only reason you go to the forest is to build a fire stay home and build one in your back yard.

Beacon Fire, 15 acre wildfire near Williams 04-07-20.

It's probably hanging in Shawn Wagners office 😂

I believe so. Also because of the leap year they have to amend a bunch of the dates because they are off a little bit

COMMISSION ORDER 2 – DEER The Commission approved the 2020 deer hunts and permit numbers in April 2019 as part of the 2year hunt recommendation package. The Department is recommending amending Commission Order 2 (deer) to address biological concerns for mule deer in Unit 24B due to effects from the Woodbury Fire and to adjust season dates on some Fort Huachuca hunts to mirror military leave schedules. Unit 24B amendment: The Department recommends decreasing permits from 400 to 200 in the November 13 – 22 mule deer hunt in Unit 24B. This recommendation is based on the landscape level habitat changes caused by the Woodbury fire, decreased number of mule deer observed on survey and low buck to doe numbers, and historical data showing an overall decreasing trend in the mule deer population in Unit 24B. It is also recommended that the December over-the-counter archery deer season close for mule deer; the December over-the-counter season will remain open for white-tailed deer only. This recommendation should help address the low buck to doe ratio in Unit 24B. In the summer of 2019, the Woodbury Fire burned almost 124,000 acres of Unit 24B, primarily in the Superstition Wilderness. It is the fifth largest wildfire in the history of Arizona and burned 2020 Big Game Commission Orders March 23, 2020 Page 3 of 3 roughly 30% of the unit and about 70% of the Wilderness. As seen with other units after large scale wildfires, it is believed the fire will significantly improve habitat which will support increased deer populations. Fort Huachuca (Unit 35A) amendment: The Department recommends amending the season dates for the following hunts to align with military leave schedules. Hunt Type Legal Wildlife Season Dates Amended Dates Permits General Antlered white-tailed deer Nov 13-22, 2020 Nov 20-Dec 3, 2020 100 military General Antlered white-tailed deer Dec 11-31, 2020 Dec 18-31, 2020 80 military Youth Only Any antlered deer Nov 6-22, 2020 Nov 13-29, 2020 20 military dependent Muzzleloader Any antlered deer Dec 11-31, 2020 Dec 18-31, 2020 10 military Recommendation: The Department recommends that the Commission VOTE TO AMEND COMMISSION ORDER 2 – DEER FOR 2020, AS PRESENTED.

If the March 20th commission meeting doesn't get cancelled it looks like the AZGFD will ask the commission to initiate rulemaking to restrict the use of Game Cameras.