Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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On March 4, 2014, the Southwest Region of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) notified the public that the Service had designated 764,207 acres of land in Southern Arizona as critical habitat for the rarely-present jaguar. This action completed the third review by the Service that examines the need for jaguar critical habitat in Arizona. The two prior reviews found that designation of critical habitat in Arizona-New Mexico was not warranted. The Arizona Game and Fish Department does... Full story
PASCO, Wash. - Agricultural producers and landowners can learn about conservation practices and programs that benefit them and wildlife at a series of free workshops Feb. 5 at the Red Lion Inn in Pasco. Wildlife professionals from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and other organizations will discuss incentives for landowners who provide access to hunters, the federal Farm Bill and other topics at the workshops, offered as part of a weeklong conference. A full agenda for... Full story
PINETOP, Ariz. – Would you like to know more about one of our great symbols of national pride – the bald eagle? Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists will conduct their annual educational seminar for the public on bald eagle natural history at the department's Pinetop office on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. The program is free to the public and will consist of a classroom presentation about bald eagle life history, identification, behavior patterns and current status in Arizona and Nor... Full story
Early in January, three golden eagles took flight back into the wild after being rehabilitated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center. The eagles varied in age, but all came to the Wildlife Center in the past two months due to injuries or poor health. The rehabilitation staff provided medical treatment and strength conditioning and as a result, the eagles were ready to rejoin Arizona's wild golden eagle population. One of the eagles was found by a hunter near... Full story
Phoenix - To protect Arizona lakes, rivers and streams from the devastating effects of invasive species, Arizona Game and Fish laws require boaters and anglers to "Clean, Drain and Dry" their boats and pull the boat plug. To see a larger version of this schedule go to www.azbw.com/AZGFD_JanFeb2014_page3.pdf.... Full story
Knowing more about where to look, how to look and what you are looking for in a given environment can greatly enhance your wildlife-watching experience. People often miss animals that are very near because they are not thinking about looking for wildlife. To begin to see more wildlife, you need to focus on looking for it using all of your senses. Where to Look Think like wildlife. Learning a little about what wildlife needs to survive gives clues to where you can find them. Different species... Full story
As part of a conservation program for the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted an annual squirrel survey and estimated approximately 272 animals in the Pinaleño Mountains in southeastern Arizona. This year's survey shows an increase of 59 squirrels over the 2012 estimate of 213 squirrels. "After coming off our lowest population count ever last year, this jump in numbers is certainly... Full story
Take a breather from the holiday activities and de-stress with a visit to the last of our State Park Holiday Open Houses this weekend or our First Day Hikes on New Year's Day. Start the year off on the right foot by making parks a regular part of your routine and perhaps trying a new activity such as bird watching or archery. We'll show you how! Visit our main Event Calendar at http://dnr.state.co.us/apps/calendar/index.asp?EventDate=1/1/2014&divisionid=4&utm_source=email&utm... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - December 24, 2013) -Arizona State Parks is seeking your trail preferences, usage and needs. If you use or care about recreational trails opportunities, please take the Arizona Trails 2015 Survey. Visit http://azstateparks.com/Trails/2015/ to take the survey. The results of this survey will contribute to the Arizona Trails 2015: Statewide Motorized and Non-motorized Trails Plan. The findings of the plan are utilized around the state and provide Arizona State Parks and all land...
San Diego: With the 2012/13 whale watching season commencing mid- December, the famous sailing schooner “America” has confirmed what is typically unheard of in this industry, a “No Seasickness Guarantee”. Operating from the “Maritime Museum of San Diego” the ‘America’ conducts daily whale and dolphin watching sailing trips to as far out as 12 miles on the ocean during the 4 month viewing season from December 20 to April 20. To offer such a guarantee is very comforting for folks interested in s... Full story
OLYMPIA - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission amended several state wildlife interaction rules, including those addressing conflicts between wolves and livestock, during a public meeting today (Oct. 4) in Olympia. The amendments approved by the commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), are more consistent with Washington's Wolf Conservation and Management plan and implement 2013 legislation. Those... Full story
Scottsdale photographer Ruth Jolly's image of an elegant black-necked stilt guiding a fuzzy chick along the shoreline has captured the grand prize in this year's Arizona wildlife photo contest, sponsored by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The contest, which promotes Arizona's diverse wildlife, attracted more than 300 entries from across Arizona and beyond. Winning images are published in a full-size 2014 wildlife calendar in the November-December issue of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine. T... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's award-winning television show, Arizona Wildlife Views, was awarded three Emmy® Awards by the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).... Full story
Join in this free, rare opportunity for the family to learn about and see live native wildlife up close. Come see a bald eagle, bobcat, ringtail, and many bird and reptile species at the free Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center's 30th anniversary open house on Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 10-3 p.m. daily. During this rare glimpse into the center's operations, visitors will have the opportunity to see wildlife up close, view educational displays, make wildlife-related crafts and meet... Full story
Beginning Jan. 1, 2014 anglers fishing for salmon, steelhead or sturgeon in the Columbia River and its tributaries will be required to have a Columbia River Basin endorsement. Trout are preparing for winter... ...and are feeding aggressively. Fall fishing, where regulations and access permits, can be some of the best fishing of the year. See the Recreation Reports for updates and the latest conditions. Coast elk hunting 2nd season Nov. 16-22 Good numbers of bulls should be available in all... Full story
PHOENIX -- The veterinary diagnostic laboratory recently notified the Arizona Game and Fish Department that testing supplies had been back-ordered and results were pending for Chronic Wasting Disease samples. Those test results are now becoming available and are being posted online. Results of CWD sample tests are being posted as they become available at www.azgfd.gov/cwd (click on the "Chronic Wasting Disease Test Results" link on the right side of the page). For more information about chronic... Full story
On Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 a bear cub showed up on the shoreline of Lake Powell. Visitors in Face Canyon were certainly surprised to see the little guy and even more amazed that he seemed right at home walking up the ramps of the houseboats parked there. He was looking for food as he was obviously very hungry after a long walk from wherever he came from. Food was offered. The bear seemed to like fish and table scraps. But children, dogs and bears are not compatible. The bear visitation was... Full story
Steve Sams, a long-time hunter-education instructor, conservation volunteer and current president of the Arizona Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, has been named 2013 Conservation Hero of the Year by Field and Stream magazine. Sams, a resident of Prescott Valley, Ariz., was one of six finalists for this prestigious national award, which he accepted at the annual Heroes of Conservation Gala in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19. Fieldandstream.com noted that Sams has dedicated his life... Full story
The Colorado Trails Program proudly introduces newly completed trail maps for 466 trails featured in 37 of the 42 state parks that support designated trail systems. For the first time, these maps integrate all types of trail uses and indicate ten different trail features or activities all in one place. Read more about this valuable resource at www.parks.state.co.us/Trails/TrailMapLinks/Pages/TrailMapLinks.aspx.... Full story
Arizona Game and Fish Department will hold informational meetings on federal proposals regarding Mexican wolves. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will hold public meetings this month in Payson, Tucson and Pinetop to share information with constituents on two proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules dealing with Mexican wolf conservation, and how the public can provide comments to the Service. The first federal rule proposes delisting the gray wolf from the federal list of threatened... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department will hold public meetings this week in Payson, Tucson and Pinetop to share information with constituents on two proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules dealing with Mexican wolf conservation, and how the public can provide comments to the Service. The first federal rule proposes delisting the gray wolf from the federal list of threatened and endangered species but maintaining endangered status for the Mexican wolf. The second federal rule proposes... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is a pioneer in reducing the amount of lead available in the environment to wildlife species that are particularly susceptible to lead toxicity like the California condor. The department has a successful voluntary non-lead program to aid condor recovery and works extensively with a wide range of partners to monitor lead's impact on wildlife. The Department feels strongly that a voluntary lead ammunition reduction program creates more acceptance and a more... Full story
Make plans now to attend the 16th annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Chaparral Suites Scottsdale, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. This year’s inductees into the Outdoor Hall of Fame include Sandra S. Froman (former president of the National Rifle Association and a former president of Wildlife for Tomorrow); William D. "Don" Martin (Kingman area wildlife outfitter and long-time conservationist and wildlife advocate); Walter Shontz (... Full story
Are you fascinated by reptiles? Do you have a yard big enough for a dog, but no time to take one for daily walks? Is someone in your family allergic to pets with fur or feathers? If so, consider adopting a desert tortoise through the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Desert tortoises offer a unique alternative to more traditional family pets, and can teach many of the same life lessons to children, including responsibility, compassion and commitment. “We cannot stress enough how detrimental r... Full story
Monsoon season brings one of the southwest desert’s most iconic creatures out of their burrows and out-and-about across the state. Desert tortoises are now in their most active season and more likely to be seen by the public. The Arizona Game and Fish Department asks the public to follow these important guidelines if they encounter a desert tortoise: • Do not remove a tortoise from its habitat. Taking a wild tortoise home is illegal in Arizona. Additionally, most tortoises stay in the same sma... Full story
