Western Outdoor Times - Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!

Finally cool weather is ahead and along with that are some great autumn events. Now is the transition time to fall and winter outdoor activities, including all that is available on local deserts,...

First Published July 2016 Publishers Note: Please Contact Don McDowell (Arizona Dear Association) for information on volunteering opportunities at don@huntingfishing.com. Each year, Arizona's conserva...

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is again partnering with the Arizona Elk Society White Mountain Chapter (AES) to offer an elk natural history and viewing workshop Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Sipe...

The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) honored conservation professionals from several western states with awards commending their work to conserve fish and wildlife resources...

Water is the essence of life and it's just as precious for Arizona's wildlife. For that reason, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has trucked or airlifted more than 1.5 million gallons of precious...

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking information officers hope will lead to those responsible for contaminating a water catchment with diesel fuel or gasoline...

Register now for the "Becoming an Outdoors Woman" (BOW) workshop on Sept. 6-8 at Friendly Pines Camp near Prescott. The program introduces women to outdoors skills in an enjoyable, non-threatening...

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is soliciting nominations for its 2019 Commission Awards. The awards recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state's wild...

For that reason, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has trucked or airlifted more than 1.5 million gallons of precious water to catchments throughout the state since January 2018. And trail cameras...

Ever wonder what it would be like to see hundreds of elk in one place at one time? That certainly will be possible at Mormon Lake. During two sessions this opportunity is possible during the elk...

Bats get a bad rap, but the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) aims to change that by highlighting the good they do – such as eating pesky mosquitoes and flies – during a bat netting and...

Three-year-old eagle undergoes surgery to repair broken leg, released at Horseshoe Lake. After a graceful half-mile flight across Horseshoe Lake, the three-year-old bald eagle released back into the...

Applications are being accepted by mail. Arizona hunters will have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2019 deer, fall turkey and fall youth-only javelina hunts. There are 968...

Hunters can check portal account, or by phone. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has completed its random draw for 2019 fall hunts. To check draw results for the deer, fall turkey, fall...

Arizona Big Game Super Raffle nets $669,065 for wildlife. 10 permit-tags, Swarovski optics package, N.M. elk hunt among prizes Winners of the 14th annual Arizona Big Game Super Raffle were announced...

There isn't much hunting going on this month, and it's a bit warm to go out shooting (unless you pay for an indoor range), but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be training. This is a great time for...

Congratulations To These Winners! Make plans to attend the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation's 22nd annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet and honor your fellow conservationists on Saturday, Aug....

PHOENIX - Arizona hunters will have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2019 deer, fall turkey and fall youth-only javelina hunts. There are 968 leftover hunt permit-tags available...

As many people are gearing up to spend time outdoors this summer, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds everyone planning to ride an off-highway vehicle (OHV) to do so safely and...

In a battle against a moving vehicle, a Sonoran desert tortoise is most certain to lose every time. While "Charlie," a 20-plus-year-old tortoise, escaped with its life in this instance - albeit with...

Rising temperatures and longer days mean spring is here and newborn wildlife are likely exploring the world around them. The Arizona Game and Fish Department understands the public's desire to help...

Bears are now on the move; the public is reminded not to feed wildlife. Arizona’s bears are on the move in search for an easy meal, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds everyone to be...

AZGFD Warns Of Possible Rabies Exposure As Temperatures Warm Spring has sprung, temperatures are trending upward and people and pets are on the move outdoors - that means potential exposure to rabies...

Nesting Efforts End At Lake Pleasant Eagles' nest is now empty after four attempts to produce hatchling. For the past four months, viewers have been treated to round-the-clock glimpses of a pair of...

Proposed Fall/Spring Hunt Recommendations Available For Review The Arizona Game and Fish Department's proposed hunt recommendations for the 2019-20 fall deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison,...