Articles from the August 1, 2017 edition
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ON THE COVER - 'Quality Of Life' Includes 'Cool'
If you know Wayne Gustaveson of Waynes Words, you have heard him say, "[the] quality of life is measured by [the] amount of time spent fishing." During the Southwest summer months, we would add this:... Full story
Lost Our Home Needs
1. Cat Towers (NON-CARPETED) 2. RESCUE Disinfectant (concentrate and wipes) 3. Cat Hideaway Boxes (NON-CARPETED) 4. Litter Boxes & Litter Scoops (any) 5. Paper Food "Boats" We’re Here 2323 South... Full story
Nominations Sought For 2017 AZGF Commission Awards
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is soliciting nominations for its 2017 Commission Awards. The deadline for submission is Aug. 24. The purpose of these awards is to recognize Arizonans who have co... Full story
AZGFD - 2017 Fall Hunt Draw Results Now Available
The waiting is over for hopeful hunters who applied for a 2017 fall hunt permit-tag. There are three ways to obtain draw results for the deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall bear,... Full story
Arizona Big Game Super Raffle Nets Record $673,600 For Wildlife
Winners of the 12th annual Arizona Big Game Super Raffle were announced recently at Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters in Phoenix. The prizes included a total of 10 Special Big Game Tags,... Full story
Ben Avery Shooting Facility Main Range To Get Upgrades
When the Ben Avery Shooting Facility's main range opens bright and early Aug. 30, recreational shooters will zero in on several improvements: • Earthen berms that serve as backstops for 67 shooting... Full story
Gambel's Quail Call Counts Encouraging
Arizona's quail hunters have had it rough. Ask them to recount their best hunt in the past few years, and most will look down at their dust-covered hunting boots and shake their heads. Well, if the... Full story
If You Are A Senior
On August 28, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass - will increase for the first time since 1994. The additional revenue will be... Full story
Arizona Conservationists To Be Honored At Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet
The Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation, together with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, will induct five individuals into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame. The Foundation's 20th Annual Hall of Fame... Full story
There Are Beautiful Places To Cool Off In Arizona
In Arizona, people tend to think of heading north to cool off in the summer, but there are many places in the southern and eastern areas of our beautiful state that also offer higher altitudes, cool... Full story
7 Tips From BoatUS To Slow Down Thieves
Alert: Crime Rings Stealing Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Garmin Electronics - BoatUS offers seven tips to slow down thieves...... Website
Operation Dry Water Continues - Continuously
Operation Dry Water was once again carried out on Arizona’s bodies of water as officers from numerous agencies were on the lookout for people who were operating a boat...... Website
Swimming Near Boat Docks Claims More Lives
The recent fatalities of an 11-year-old girl in New Jersey and a 19-year-old man in Ohio are bringing scrutiny to an age-old summer ritual that’s common on waterfronts across America: swimming near... Website
Ty Gray Named Director Of Arizona Game And Fish Department
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has appointed Ty Gray as director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The appointment came in a unanimous 5-0 vote at the commission's June 11 meeting. Gray,... Full story
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue Needs
1. Cat Towers (NON-CARPETED) 2. RESCUE Disinfectant (concentrate and wipes) 3. Cat Hideaway Boxes (NON-CARPETED) 4. Litter Boxes & Litter Scoops (any) 5. Paper Food "Boats" We're Here 2323 South...
Nominations Sought For 2017 AZGF Commission Awards
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is soliciting nominations for its 2017 Commission Awards. The deadline for submission is Aug. 24. The purpose of these awards is to recognize Arizonans who have... Full story
AZGFD's "Hunt Arizona" Available
ONLINE RESOURCE -- The 2017 edition of "Hunt Arizona," the Arizona Game and Fish Department's yearly compilation of big and small game hunting statistics, is now available online at... Full story
A Mini-Mauser - The Remarkable Gunsmiths Fire Up Another Project
It was a fun road trip. Prescott is a beautiful city, and the drive up always seems to be a pleasant outing; besides, the destination is not only the city. For those of you who haunt gun shops,... Full story
NASCAR's Childress Gives Back To Hunting, Fishing, Conservation
Richard Childress is best known for his success on the NASCAR circuits but has also become one of the great champions of conservation. His success on the track has enabled him to give back to the... Full story
Joe Foss Shooting Complex Is Temporarily Closed
The Joe Foss Shooting Complex at Buckeye Hills Regional Park is temporarily closed to the public while Maricopa County's Parks and Recreation Department fleshes out contract negotiations with a... Full story
AZGFD, Partners Offer Dozens Of Events
When it comes to choosing a "how-to" outdoor skill event, one size does not fit all. So, where does one begin? Look no further than the Arizona Game and Fish Department, along with its extensive netwo... Full story
James Ammons Becomes Chairman Of Arizona Game And Fish Commission
James Ammons assumed the role of chairman of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission on July 1. Charged with leading the five-member commission for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, Ammons has been serving on... Full story
CONGRATULATIONS! -- Arizona Game And Fish Video Producer David Majure
CONGRATULATIONS! -- Arizona Game and Fish video producer David Majure recently received three Excellence in Craft Awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). Majure was recognized... Full story
Arizona Antelope Foundation Needs Volunteers
The Arizona Antelope Foundation is seeking volunteers Aug. 12 for a fence modification project in the Spring Valley-Government Prairie area about 17 miles west of Flagstaff and 11 miles north of... Full story
Olympia, WA - Governor Inslee Appointments McIsaac To Fish And Wildlife Commission
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Don McIsaac, a recently retired director of a West Coast regional fishery management council, and reappointed Larry Carpenter to the Washington Fish and Wildlife... Full story