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TweetPinShareVolunteer opportunities are available to help support recovery efforts. Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD SELIGMAN, Ariz.– Eighteen endangered black-footed ferrets have new homes in Yavapai and Coconino counties this week after the …
New batch of endangered black-footed ferrets released in northern Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareThe 10-episode series will debut on PBS on September 17 Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — If you enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, you won’t want to miss the new season …
Arizona Wildlife Views TV show returns for another exciting season Read More
TweetPinShareMake plans now for the cooler, late-season opening on Nov. 20 Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — Legal sunset today will close Arizona’s early dove season, but it’s far from the …
Sun sets on early dove season today Read More
TweetPinShareThe condors will join the Arizona-Utah flock onNational Public Lands Day, Sept. 26 Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD VERMILION CLIFFS, Ariz.– The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is excited to once …
Four endangered California condors ready to take flight at 30th annual release Read More
TweetPinShareMoving fish between Arizona’s waterways has serious consequences Contributed Article/Courtesy AGFD PHOENIX — Transporting fish between bodies of water may seem like a harmless act, but it can have serious …
Help prevent illegal fish stocking this Labor Day weekend Read More
TweetPinShareArizona is home to 29 different bat species Every summer, Arizona skies fill with the chirps and swooping wingbeats of furry flying mammals. Often misunderstood, the bats that live and …
AZGFD highlights bat conservation on International Bat Night Read More
TweetPinShareGet ready with dove-inspired content, updates, and a season outlook Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — With the dove opener just a week away, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) …
Early Dove Season opens Sept. 1 Read More
TweetPinShareThe data provides a valuable tool for understanding bird populations Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD WICKENBURG – The balmy summer mornings at the Hassayampa River Preserve are filled with the chirps and …
AZGFD and ASU join in bird banding efforts at Hassayampa River Read More
TweetPinShare“Where to Hunt” pages provide invaluable assistance Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — The first step in planning your next hunt is to check out the trove of detailed information that’s …
Planning your next hunt? Start on AZGFD’s website Read More
TweetPinShareArizona Game and Fish seeks adopters for these uniquely Arizonan pets Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX– Looking to add a new pet to the family this fall? Consider adopting a non-releasable …
Dozens of non-releasable desert tortoises up for adoption after recent surrenders Read More