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TweetPinShareArizona’s original “snowbirds” are now arriving daily Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD McNEAL, Ariz. — Sandhill cranes by the thousands are once again returning to their wintering grounds at the Whitewater Draw …
Sandhill cranes winging their way to Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area Read More
TweetPinShareAZGFD and Freeport McMoRan team up to reduce hazards, help herds Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD MORENCI — One of the world’s most productive copper mines is also one of Arizona’s most …
Bighorn sheep translocations reduce collision risk, strengthen wild populations Read More
TweetPinShareUnits where harvest thresholds have been met will not open on Oct. 31 Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) advises bear hunters to confirm …
Hunters: Check harvest thresholds before bear hunts Read More
TweetPinShareApplications will be accepted by mail beginning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 3 Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — Arizona hunters who were unsuccessful in the recent 2026 spring draw still have …
Leftover permit-tags remain for 2026 spring hunts Read More
TweetPinShareAZGFD celebrates nature’s nocturnal all-stars Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX – Happy Bat Week! Each year from October 24–31, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) joins other conservation organizations and …
Bat week takes flight Read More
TweetPinShareHunters asked to continue voluntary lead-reduction efforts Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD Arizona hunters have demonstrated their long-standing commitment to wildlife conservation by voluntarily working to reduce lead exposure to endangered California …
Gearing up for a fall hunt? Don’t forget the lead-free ammo Read More
TweetPinShareTwo online options are available to better serve students’ needs Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD ARIZONA – The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has made it easier to complete the requirements …
AZGFD offers Hunter Education certification courses Read More
TweetPinSharePortal account is needed to access draw results Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD For hunters planning to apply for 2026 hunt permit-tags for spring turkey, javelina, bison, and raptor capture, the Arizona …
Prepare now for upcoming 2026 spring hunt draw Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD ARIZONA – The Arizona Game and Fish Department is launching a new Arizona Outdoors Tucson & Southeast Arizona Facebook group, and we’d like to invite you to …
AZGF to start new Facebook group Read More
TweetPinShareAllows hunters to electronically tag their harvest in the field Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD ARIZONA – With the opening of the 2026 spring hunt draw right around the corner, hunters are …
Download free Arizona E-Tag mobile app before 2026 spring hunt draw Read More