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PHOENIX - Though conditions remain very dry and several major wildfires continue to burn in our state, some lakes remain open and many have been stocked by the Arizona Game and Fish Department with... Full story

Let's Talk About Catfish By Andy Clark - AZGFD Statewide Sportfish Program Supervisor I've come to the conclusion that there are few things better as an angler than feeling "tap-tap-tap" on your line... Full story

Portal account needed to access draw results; automated phone service ends.... Full story

An angler recently wrote AZGFD with the question, "Given the recent rains we've had, do changes in barometric pressure affect fishing?" Barometric pressure changes leading up to and right after these... Full story

AZGFD webpage guides newcomers to hunting, dozens of mentored events. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has created a new webpage that offers a simplified and logical learning approach to... Full story

The Department will host virtual public meetings in September. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is updating its 10-year conservation plan - the Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is soliciting nominations for its 2021 Commission Awards. The awards recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state’s... Full story

Over the next ten years the service will support Arizona's sport fish stocking program. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) as part of the... Full story

Results from monitoring work this spring suggest that Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats, may be present in samples collected from multiple... Full story

Stocking live, healthy fish for anglers to enjoy can be challenging, but the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is up to the task, even in this time of widespread drought. While AZGFD places a h... Full story

Public encouraged to submit comments through Sept. 1. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is initiating the review of the five-year game management hunt guidelines that provide the... Full story

Public can help by texting "SENDWATER" to 41444. Water is the essence of life, and it's just as precious for Arizona's wildlife. As drought conditions continue to worsen across the Southwest, the... Full story

The Arizona Wildlife Calendar photo contest entry deadline is August 13. Do you want to see your photo on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views magazine? Do you have a knack for capturing great photos... Full story

Record Number Of Mexican Wolf Pups Are Wild Fostered A record 22 captive-born Mexican wolf pups recently were placed in dens to be raised in the wild by their surrogate parents after another successfu... Full story

Public comments will be accepted through July 31. As part of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission's goal to increase online services for customers, the commission proposes to amend rules within... Full story

Until Further Notice At Press Time, These Shooting Ranges Are Closed FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Northern Arizona Shooting Range is closed indefinitely due to fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent... Full story

Public can help by texting "SENDWATER" to 41444. Water is the essence of life, and it's just as precious for Arizona's wildlife. As drought conditions continue to worsen across the Southwest, the... Full story

13 Species Of Rattlesnakes Call Arizona Home 264 bites recorded statewide in 2020. With more people getting outdoors to take advantage of the state’s warm, spring weather, it’s important to keep i... Full story

The deadline is fast approaching: June 8. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2021 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for deer, fall turkey, fall... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds the public to leave baby wildlife alone. As temperatures rise and days grow longer, the newborns of many wildlife species are beginning to explore... Full story

Proposal would continue federal funding to support AZGFD sport fish-stocking program. Arizona Fish Stocking June 2021The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Arizona Game and Fish...  Website

Applicants also can purchase PointGuard to protect bonus points. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds hunters who applied for 2021 fall hunt permit-tags that 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time)... Full story

264 bites recorded statewide in 2020. With more people getting outdoors to take advantage of the state's warm, spring weather, it's important to keep in mind that 13 species of rattlesnakes also call... Full story

Lifetime Or Pioneer Licenses May Be The Perfect Gift If you are looking for a meaningful gift for your mother or father, this may be it. What Is Arizona's Lifetime License Program? Arizona's lifetime... Full story

No cases found in nearly 1,600 samples tested from latest hunting seasons. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has announced that Arizona continues to be clear of Chronic Wasting Disease... Full story