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Cassidy-Rubio Bill Will Safeguard State Fisheries
Washington, D.C. - April 18, 2016 A coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations praised the introduction of a bill, S.2807, that will safeguard the role of state fisheries management... Full story
Walk-In Water Troughs
Each year the Arizona Deer Association works with the Arizona Game & Fish Department Development Branch on worthwhile projects designed to help all wildlife but in particular, deer. The photos that... Full story
Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act Takes a Major Step Forward
Alexandria, VA – November 19, 2015 – The sportfishing industry applauds the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for advancing a major portion of the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 durin... Full story
Legislation Introduced to Preserve Fishing Access in Biscayne National Park
Washington, D.C. – July 30, 2015 – On the heels of the recent announcement to close over 10,000 acres of Biscayne National Park to fishing, a coalition of recreational fishing and boating org... Full story
Congressional Hearing Explores Impacts of Biscayne National Park Fishing Closure
Alexandria, VA – August 3, 2015 – A joint Congressional hearing delved into concerns raised by members of the recreational fishing community, as well as other stakeholders, about the National Par... Full story
Groundbreaking Event Celebrates Skagit Bay Restoration Project
OLYMPIA - A groundbreaking celebration is scheduled June 30 to mark the start of a two-year construction project in the Skagit River Delta that will support salmon recovery, protect farmland, and... Full story
American Sportfishing Association Elects Board of Directors Members
Alexandria, VA – July 8, 2015 - Six members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected or re-elected to fill three regional seats and three at-large seats on the board of d... Full story
Public Locked Out of Biscayne National Park
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 5, 2015 – Today, the National Park Service announced its final General Management Plan (GMP) for Biscayne National Park. Despite commitments made by Biscayne National Park offi... Full story
Director Of AZGFD To Head North American Wildlife Group
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), the professional association that serves as the collective voice of North America's state, provincial and territorial fish and wildlife agencies,... Full story
Recreational Boating/Fishing Leaders Send Letter to Congress
More than 200 leaders in the recreational fishing and boating industries are asking Senate and House members by way of a letter, to support key policy changes to saltwater recreational fisheries... Full story
Senate Strangles Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act Of 2014
July 10, the U.S. Senate effectively killed the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014 when it failed to pass a vote that would have moved the bill forward. After 81 amendments were offered to the bill,... Full story
AZGFD, Commission Win Awards From Western Conservation Organization
(SAN ANTONIO)-- The Arizona Game and Fish Department has been recognized for its national leadership with three major awards from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA). The... Full story
Veteran Fisheries Conservation and Industry Advocate to Retire in June 2014
Alexandria, VA – May 13, 2014 – After decades of dedicated service to the recreational fishing industry; fisheries resource conservation and management; and advocating on behalf of both, American Spo...
It's Almost Time For Arizona's Largest Hands-On Outdoor Expo
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo is all set for Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Admission and parking are free. There's plenty... Full story
Fish Habitat Legislation Introduced In U.S. Senate
Alexandria, VA - March 6, 2014 – Yesterday, Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced S. 2080 the National Fish Habitat Conservation Act (NFHCA). The bipartisan legislation a... Full story
It's almost time for Arizona's largest hands-on outdoor expo
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo is all set for Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Admission and parking are free.... Full story
Sportsmen's Bills Reemerge in the Senate
Alexandria, VA – November 7, 2013 - Two bills have been introduced in the U.S. Senate that includes numerous legislative measures beneficial to anglers and hunters across the nation. In large part the... Full story
National Park Service Offers Plan to Keep Biscayne National Park Open to Boating and Fishing
Alexandria, VA - November 18, 2013 - Last week, the National Park Service announced a supplemental General Management Plan (GMP) for Biscayne National Park that marks an important step towards... Full story
AZGFD Hosts CRLEA Annual Conference
This year’s annual Colorado River Law Enforcement Association (CRLEA) conference was held recently in Laughlin, Nev., and hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. For those who are not f... Full story
WSFR Program Recognizes 75 Years Of Wildlife Conservation/Partnership Success
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), and other partners announced on Jan. 17 the start of a year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the... Full story
