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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
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SPRINGERVILLE — The wild Mexican wolf population in Arizona and New Mexico continued to show signs of resilience through the second quarter of 2026, building on …
Wild Mexican wolf population maintains steady growth despite ongoing legal and management challenges Read More
TweetPinShareNew video gives inside look at a landmark bear study A new video from the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) offers a behind-the-scenes look at how researchers are gathering data on …
Watch AZGFD researchers go inside a black bear den near Flagstaff Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s proposed recommendations for the 2027 spring and fall seasons for turkey and bison are available for review at www.azgfd.com/hunting/regulations/hunt-guidelines-process/. The …
Review proposed hunt recommendations for 2027 turkey and bison seasons Read More
TweetPinShareFive additional Mexican wolf pups moved from captivity to the wild Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD In early June 2026, five newborn Mexican wolf pups provided by captive programs associated with the …
Mexican wolf recovery achieves another milestone Read More