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This was not the act of a hunter. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking information about the recent shooting of two javelinas in the Cave Creek/Carefree area. Multiple concerned cit... Full story

Submissions accepted through 5 p.m. (Arizona time) Aug. 12. Do you want to see your photo on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views' annual calendar? Do you have a knack for capturing great photos of... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has partnered with the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) to host virtual wildlife lectures. In addition to partnering with SWCC, the... Full story

Thank You AZGFD For Sharing Here is a look at just a few of the wide variety in our state. How Did The Bighorn Sheep Cross The Road? The bighorn sheep population in northwest Arizona is important to o... Full story

Arizona's bald eagles are back, and they will soon be preparing for the next generation of eagles at breeding sites statewide. To assist with the state's continued bald eagle population growth, the... Full story

The American kestrel, formerly known as the sparrow hawk, is North America's smallest and most colorful falcon. During the breeding season, kestrels need access to nesting cavities and perches found... Full story

The western burrowing owl is one of the most interesting birds of prey in Arizona. Its species name, cunicularia, means "miner", in reference to this owl's unusual habit of spending time underground.... Full story

Once endangered, bald eagles have been slowly growing their numbers around the country. Thanks to the careful work of the Arizona Game and Fish Department and its partners on the Southwestern Bald... Full story

Publishers Note - We would like to thank the VFW 3513 Auxiliary for their perseverance and support of this great project. And, a special thank you to all of the VFW 3513 Post members for their... Full story

WDFW To Use Helicopters To Capture Mule Deer In Two Central Washington Counties SPOKANE- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will conduct mule deer captures from helicopters... Full story

Popular calendar features 2021 wildlife photo contest winners. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has unveiled its 2022 wildlife calendar, which showcases the winning photographs from its annual con... Full story

Four years after their habitat was nearly wiped out by the 2017 Frye Fire in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern Arizona, an annual survey of the endangered Mt. Graham red squirrel shows their... Full story

Outdoor recreationists, pilots, drone operators asked to avoid nesting areas. From Arizona Game & Fish Arizona's bald eagles are back, and they will soon be preparing for the next generation of eagles... Full story

Sandhill Cranes Return To Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area Sandhill cranes by the thousands have once again returned to their wintering grounds at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in southeastern... Full story

By Anna Johnson - Associate Editor, Arizona Wildlife Views Citizen Science Opportunity: Counting For A Cause Circles of friends. Circles of care. Circles of volunteers counting birds. Yes, it's true!... Full story

GRAND CANYON - Bison reduction operations are now complete for 2021 on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In total, 36 bison were removed through live capture and transfer, and five were...

The Heber Wild Horse Territory was established in 1974. It was in conjunction with the Wild Horse & Burro Act that President Nixon signed into law in 1971. Since that time, horses in the Heber area... Full story

Friends, Arizona has one of the most dynamic ecosystems in the world! Arizona ranks among the top 5 states for the number of native birds, reptiles, and mammal species and is in the top 10 for... Full story

When The Time Is Right, Wildlife Photos Can Be Incredible By George Andrejko Photographer, Arizona Game And Fish Department Wild Arizona: Two Tips For Better Wildlife Photos Wildlife photography is a... Full story

ROASTED WILD TURKEY -- Many of our readers have avid hunters in the family and quite often prepare game. It's Thanksgiving and this recipe for wild turkey is excellent. Once it's stuffed with apples... Full story

Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area is one of the premier locations in northern Arizona for wildlife viewing opportunities. Located about 15 miles southeast of Williams, in the Kaibab National Forest, this... Full story

Meetings are to discuss plans for the future of the state's wildlife. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is updating its 10-year conservation plan - the Arizona Wildlife Conservation... Full story

The Arizona-Utah California Condor conservation effort is a partnership of federal, state and private entities, including The Peregrine Fund, Bureau of Land Management in Utah, Bureau of Land... Full story

AZGFD In The News - The Gray Wolf Anubis Is Relocated Anubis, a Mexican gray wolf found outside his territory, is relocated amid outcry from scientists, advocates Kudos to The Arizona Republic and... Full story

As the economy took a great nose dive in 2008, Lost Our Home Pet Foundation (LOH) sprung to life to help pets in need. LOH was founded as a grassroots response to the thousands of pets in need as a di... Full story