cmc Report post Posted October 15, 2015 You're in luck... Commission to conduct telephonic meeting Friday, Oct. 16, in Phoenix Oct. 15, 2015 PHOENIX A public meeting of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission will be conducted tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 16) at the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The commission will consider the following agenda items: A cooperative agreement renewal at the Lower San Pedro River Wildlife Area. A proposal to approve the extension of season dates for two Camp Navajo general antlerless elk hunts. Commission members will attend either in person or by telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person, or view the meeting at http://www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/CommissionCam.shtml. Members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item must be present at the meeting. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is the policy-setting board that oversees the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Since its inception in 1929, the commission has served the interests of science-driven wildlife conservation for more than eight decades. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted October 16, 2015 You're in luck... Commission to conduct telephonic meeting Friday, Oct. 16, in Phoenix Oct. 15, 2015 PHOENIX A public meeting of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission will be conducted tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 16) at the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The commission will consider the following agenda items: A cooperative agreement renewal at the Lower San Pedro River Wildlife Area. A proposal to approve the extension of season dates for two Camp Navajo general antlerless elk hunts. Commission members will attend either in person or by telephone conference call. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person, or view the meeting at http://www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/CommissionCam.shtml. Members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item must be present at the meeting. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is the policy-setting board that oversees the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Since its inception in 1929, the commission has served the interests of science-driven wildlife conservation for more than eight decades. This is nice to see they now actually consult with g & f before extending a season. Long story but years back they really socked it to me and i could have ended up in big trouble. Also they claimed live fire exercises on west side of base yet the only vehicles that entered with guardsmen with bows in hand.. Camp Navajo is pretty crooked folks and i would not suggest hunting there EVER. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed67 Report post Posted October 16, 2015 It's unfortunate to miss a hunt that you have been planning for and it definitely impacts not only you but family members that were committed to the hunt as well. That base houses our army combat engineers so needless to say some pretty important work goes on there and I wouldn't be in a position to understand why a base commander would close a hunt but crooked intentions would be a stretch. I just found out an hour ago that my boy won't be able to hunt with me the second hunt in 36B due to military commitment so that inconvenience hits the service men and women more frequently than it ever does to us. They learn early on that personal plans always change. Hope things work out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted October 16, 2015 It's unfortunate to miss a hunt that you have been planning for and it definitely impacts not only you but family members that were committed to the hunt as well. That base houses our army combat engineers so needless to say some pretty important work goes on there and I wouldn't be in a position to understand why a base commander would close a hunt but crooked intentions would be a stretch. I just found out an hour ago that my boy won't be able to hunt with me the second hunt in 36B due to military commitment so that inconvenience hits the service men and women more frequently than it ever does to us. They learn early on that personal plans always change. Hope things work out. As far as my hunt went i 100% gurantee it was all crooked. **I have military id in my pocket and am aware of how bases sometimes must raise security alert and such or have a training suddenly.. But when i was drawn the Date on antelope tags were wrong and not the same days as in regs. deer hunt ended day before and on 2nd day the guy in charge of tags on base said he would extend deer season for us to hunt so i bought the base tag under the impression they set their own rules on base and i hunted deer and almost brought home a nice buck which would have been poaching. They shut down half the perimeter hunt are and would not allow us in and like i said only active guard with elk tags went in OH AND A RETURED FULL BURD WAS ALOUD IN TO HUNT. I was told i was not allowed to shoot a bobcat on base and was given deer tag out of season and told to enjoy.. Camp navajo uses the civilian sector with tags to herd the animals into areas only guard are permitted to hunt. I was there i know what happened. As for why they cancelled cactusjacks hunt ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted October 16, 2015 I don't think anything shady is happening in my situation. Was told some out of state unplanned training is taking place. I was in the service, I understand last minute changes, I just don't like them. The lost $ and all the wasted prehunt planning and $ makes it difficult to want to plan on ever hunting there again. I'm grateful the Capt up there is trying to change the date, but she doesn't understand how difficult an archery hunt is on Camp Navajo when you can't go inside the limited area. An October archery elk hunt is way better then a late November hunt. I don't do cold very well anymore, 3 shoulder surgeries and a bad back take their toll on me. Even if they change the date, I'm unlikely to go on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted October 16, 2015 Game and fish emailed out about a meeting you can call in on where they will discuss changing the hunt dates for your hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted October 16, 2015 I wasn't able to watch the meeting. Anyone have the results? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Just got an email that the vote to extend it was approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Now I need to see if I can work it, if I really want it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander79 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Oct. 16, 2015 PHOENIX The Arizona Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved extending season dates for two Camp Navajo general antlerless elk hunts during Fridays telephonic meeting in Phoenix. Camp Navajo is a munitions storage and regional training site in Bellemont, 12 miles west of Flagstaff, operated by the Arizona Army National Guard. A recent administrative closure of the 28,442-acre facility, part of Game Management Unit 6B, took place during the existing season dates of Oct. 16-22, 2015. The closure affected 22 hunters who received general antlerless elk permit-tags for hunt numbers 3955 and 3956. The commission voted to approve the extension of season dates for both hunts to include Nov. 11-19, 2015. Those hunters who received permit-tags 15 military and seven other, based on four eligibility categories will be notified by Camp Navajo officials about the commissions decision. The need to manage Camp Navajos growing elk population was the primary factor in approving the extension of season dates. These antlerless hunts are the most effective management tool to control elk numbers on the facility. Because Camp Navajo is an active military installation, hunts are subject to cancellation at any time. For more information about hunting on Camp Navajo, visit https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/camp-navajo/garrison-operations/camp-navajo-hunting-information. The commission also voted to renew the existing cooperative agreement with Table Mountain Farms for farming operations associated with the Lower San Pedro River Wildlife Area. The next commission meeting is scheduled for Dec. 4-5 at the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Approved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted October 18, 2015 have drawn depot tags before- will never apply agin though I did fill two elk tags and staying in the barracks is way cool -- lots of rules/ regulations can cancel any hunt - area without notice- closed so a birfull bird could use rifle range to qualify - then he doesn't show - lost a days hunting time reduced number of civilian tags so now not worth the hassle in my opinion --working base civilians and active or retired got it made almost a guaranteed tag especially in second chance draw most put in general hunts and if not f drawn always afew leftovers and few people able to apply sorry jack but you do know how the game is often played on the base!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinB Report post Posted October 19, 2015 My understanding is that they had a new weapons system that had just come in and was being tested. Glad they have been able to reschedule it. It is also my understanding that as a civilian you CAN hunt the interior zone if you have submitted to a full in depth back ground check prior to you hunt. (my understanding could be wrong) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cactusjack Report post Posted October 19, 2015 My understanding is that they had a new weapons system that had just come in and was being tested. Glad they have been able to reschedule it. It is also my understanding that as a civilian you CAN hunt the interior zone if you have submitted to a full in depth back ground check prior to you hunt. (my understanding could be wrong) Retired military can enter if they submit the forms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted October 19, 2015 regular hunting civilian tag holders have never been allowed to go into the restricted areas .to hunt-- you still need a regular background type check to hunt the depot as a civilain seeing how they reduced the number of civilain tags - i highly doubt they will ever change the rules and allow civilian hunters into the restricted areas now if an wounded animal gets into the restricted area from the buffer zone ,they have allowed a security escort to recover the animal pretty sure that now civilians hired to work on the base do have access to the restricted areas for work and are usually monitored by base security but not for hunting- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
