Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Unquestionably, the omnipresent 12 is the most popular of the common shotgun gauges. And second place-the 20 gauge-isn't even close. In fact, according to Cartridges of the World, 13th Ed., "If there is one shotshell that holds all the titles as most versatile, most popular, and most varied in loadings, the 12 gauge is it. Except for the .22 rimfire, by almost any measure the 12-gauge is the most popular sporting chambering ever offered."... 
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"Where To Hunt" Web Pages Provide Invaluable Assistance. The first step in planning that next successful hunt might be to check out the trove of detailed information that's just a few clicks away on the Arizona Game and Fish Department's (AZGFD) website. Visit https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/where-to-hunt/. Once there, hunters can select the area they wish to hunt (AZGFD divides the state into six geographical regions), then drill down further by choosing any of several Game Management Units (GMUs... Full story
An AZGFD Portal Account needed to access draw results. For hunters planning to apply for 2026 hunt permit-tags for spring turkey, javelina, bison, and raptor capture, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is offering the following tips to make the process go smoothly: Possession of a valid Arizona hunting license is required at the time of application entry and on the deadline day of the application period (Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025). Only a hunting license, or a combination hunt and fish... Full story
Choice of two sessions includes elk-watching at Mormon Lake. Want to learn about elk - and maybe even view hundreds of them in one place at one time? Then don't delay signing up for one of two workshops, hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, on Aug. 9 in Flagstaff, Ariz. The workshops are scheduled for 8:45-11:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This annual event includes a one-hour presentation at the department's regional office in Flagstaff (3500 S. Lake Mary Road), followed by a... Full story
________________________________________ 'Buy Often, Win Big' Program Offers Incentives Conservation First USA is not only offering $10 raffle tickets for a chance to hunt big game in Arizona, but the group also is entering you into monthly drawings to win BONUS PRIZES. Yes, you read that right! One person will win April's bonus prize: a $500 gift card to SCHEELS. Do not miss this opportunity. Visit https://conservationfirstusa.org/product/arizona-special-big-game-tags to buy your raffle... Full story
Once again, hunters have stepped up in a big way in their financial support of wildlife conservation efforts across the state. The newly named "Copper State Draw" (formerly the "limited-entry permit-tag draw") offered hunters a chance to draw an additional elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and pronghorn permit-tag, while generating revenue that will bolster a variety of conservation programs funded through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The monitoring and maintenance of wildlife... Full story
9 Pronghorn, Elk Hunt Draw Results Applicants should check their AZGFD portal account . The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has released the draw results for 2025 pronghorn and elk hunts. A customer's AZGFD portal account is the only source for finding out draw results and viewing bonus points. A free portal account can be created at accounts.azgfd.com/Account/Register (account features for minor dependents are available). A portal account allows customers to create a secure account... Full story
If you found yourself tag less after the 2025 pronghorn and elk draw, have we got a deal for you! Conservation First USA is holding its Big Game Super Raffle where tickets to hunt pronghorn and elk for 365 days are only $10 per species. The best part: There is no limit to the number of tickets you can purchase. Buy tickets today! Ten lucky individuals will win one of 10 special big-game tags (elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, white-tailed deer, bison, turkey, javelina, bear and mountain... Full story
AZGFD Issues Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking To Amend Article 2 Rules See link below for rationale on proposed repeal of R12-4-216 (Crossbow Permit). The Arizona Game and Fish Commission proposes to amend its Article 2 rules, addressing licenses, permits, stamps, and tags, to enact amendments developed during the preceding Five-year Review Report. The proposed amendments are designed to increase the effectiveness of the rules to meet the department’s mission, ensure consistency with state and f... Full story
There's still time for Arizona hunters to take aim at some of the best wing-shooting opportunities the state has to offer - but the clock is ticking. Waterfowl The general waterfowl season ended Jan. 31, 2025. In response to hunter requests, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) simplified the annual "Arizona Waterfowl and Snipe Regulations" and combined the previously designated "Mountain" and "Desert" zones into one statewide zone. That pushed the general waterfowl season back to a... Full story
AZGFD Issues Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking To Amend Article 2 Rules See link below for rationale on proposed repeal of R12-4-216 (Crossbow Permit). The Arizona Game and Fish Commission proposes to amend its Article 2 rules, addressing licenses, permits, stamps, and tags, to enact amendments developed during the preceding Five-year Review Report. The proposed amendments are designed to increase the effectiveness of the rules to meet the department's mission, ensure consistency with state and... Full story
Hunters may be randomly selected throughout the year to meet specific objectives. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking to bolster its pool of hunters who apply to be randomly selected throughout the year for specific population management hunts. Population management hunts enhance the department's ability to meet population and habitat management objectives when traditional harvest strategies are not meeting these objectives. At this time, two separate population management... Full story
NEW THIS YEAR – Conservation First USA received extra tags, enough to conduct two separate raffles. The first raffle ended in December, but wait, there's more! The second raffle campaign for ten more tags will run from January – June 2025. Until August 14, 2026 Winners of these tags will have 365 days to hunt almost anywhere in the state. The hunting season for all tags is August 15, 2025 – August 14, 2026. 100% of the proceeds from these raffle prizes will go to on-the-ground conse... Full story
The Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) is shining the spotlight on a new way to have some fun breaking clay targets. When the sun goes down on the first and third Thursday each month, recreational shooters can gather behind the Clay Target Center Pavilion and give their shotguns an "after-hours" workout under the lights on the 5-Stand course. "5-Stand@Night" puts an exciting and challenging spin on a popular clay-target shooting game. From 7 to 9 p.m., shooters aim at colored targets that... Full story
Fall Raffle Launches With Bonus Tags Conservation First USA (https://conservationfirstusa.org/) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for you to win one of eight big game hunt permit-tags in its special fall raffle. The tags (one each for mule deer, whitetail deer, bison, elk, pronghorn, javelina, mountain lion and black bear) grants you the opportunity to hunt almost anywhere in the state for 365 days - a rare and valuable chance for any hunter. Key Details: • Unlimited ticket p... Full story
Applicants also can purchase PointGuard products, add Arizona E-Tag The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds hunters who applied for 2025 spring hunts that 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 15, is the deadline to update credit card or debit card account information. The same deadline applies to purchasing a PointGuard product. Choosing PointGuard Plus, or the standard PointGuard, ensures that applicants can surrender their hunt permit-tag for any reason, and the accumulated...
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's proposed recommendations for the 2025 fall and spring seasons for turkey and bison are available for review at www.azgfd.com/hunting/regulations/hunt-guidelines-process/. The hunt structures and recommendations were formulated based on the hunt guidelines recently approved by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. All questions or comments about a particular game management unit or hunt can be emailed to AZHuntGuidelines@azgfd.gov. The public also is... Full story
When it comes to dove hunting in Arizona, one thing is pretty much indisputable: There's never a bad season opener. When it comes to dove hunting in Arizona, one thing is pretty much indisputable: There's never a bad season opener. All signs indicate that there will be birds aplenty when the 2024 season gets underway 30 minutes before legal sunrise Sunday, Sept. 1. This is especially true for hunters who are willing to scout in the mornings and evenings between now and the opener to locate some... Full story
Waterfowl and snipe, trapping rules also on AZGFD's website. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has posted the "2024-2025 Arizona Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations" at www.azgfd.com/hunting/regulations. In addition, the "2024-2025 Arizona Waterfowl and Snipe Regulations" and "2024-2025 Arizona Trapping Regulations" can be found on the department's website. The dove and band-tailed pigeon regulations are produced in a downloadable format that hunters will find handy in the field.... Full story
Arizona hunters still (as of press time) have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2024 elk hunts. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted a list of leftover hunt permit-tags, as well as a printable paper application, on its website. Leftover hunt permit-tags include the following: • 70 - limited opportunity (general) antlerless elk. • 3 - archery-only antlerless elk. • 3 - archery-only bull elk. The department will begin accepting paper applications for leftover hunt... Full story
Applicants should check their AZGFD portal account . The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has released the draw results for 2024 pronghorn and elk hunts. A customer's AZGFD portal account is the only source for finding out draw results and viewing bonus points. A free portal account can be created at accounts.azgfd.com/Account/Register (account features for minor dependents are available). A portal account allows customers to create a secure account where they can view and manage their... Full story
Types of events that we include: Mentored events Skill development Seminar, webinars, clinics Habitat projects Layout / Methods: Click here for last year's regulation list of events for your reference. Skill Type Definitions: • Introductory - No hunting or pursuit of wildlife • Beginner - Basic take of wildlife, 1-day event, pass shooting • Developing - Pursuit of wildlife, overnight events, remote locations • Intermediate - Pursuit of more challenging species • Experienced - Minimal mentoring... Full story
Raffle Proceeds Benefit Arizona's Wildlife Why don't you give someone special (perhaps yourself!) a ticket for Conservation First USA's 2024 raffle! Seven lucky individuals will win one of seven special big-game tags (bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, bison and turkey) for the 2024–25 hunting season. Buy tickets today! New this year: Purchase the "All 7 Package" and receive one entry per species, PLUS a free entry for the Swarovski Optics Package. Details: • Raf... Full story
AZGFD aims to meet elk objectives. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking to bolster its pool of hunters who apply to be randomly selected throughout the year for specific population management hunts. Population management hunts enhance the department's ability to meet population and habitat management objectives when traditional harvest strategies are not meeting these objectives. At this time, a population management hunt for any elk is planned for February in portions of... Full story
Hunt Guidelines Available For Review The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s proposed amendments to Arizona hunt guidelines for fall 2023 through spring 2028 seasons are available for review at https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/regulations/hunt-guidelines-process/. All questions or comments about the proposed changes can be emailed to AZHuntGuidelines@azgfd.gov. The public also is invited to call any of the department’s regional offices statewide and ask to speak with a game management bio... Full story
