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Rory's Fishing Tip

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:51:48 -0400

Put on some new fishing line and buy your annual supply of sunscreen – this is the leading edge of the great fishing. It’s time to go catch some fun in the sun at our desert lakes. By the way, we are expecting the best fishing in 25 years. No kidding!

Arizona Game and Fish offers boater access grants for state waterways

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:47:48 -0500

Boating enthusiasts across the state have an opportunity to benefit from $500,000 in grants now available through the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Government agencies and private landowners can apply through the Boating Access Grant program to fund projects that will enhance and improve access to Arizona lakes and waterways for boating recreation.

Volunteers needed for Apache Lake habitat improvement project

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:47:12 -0500

Get out your work gloves, roll up the sleeves, and get ready to invest some sweat equity into the future of Apache Lake.

Salt River Project is lowering the Apache Lake level for work on the dam, exposing lots of lakebed. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is taking advantage of this opportunity to give this fishery a boost by conducting a fish habitat improvement project from Nov. 18 to Dec. 17.

Tempe Town Lake welcomes back rainbow trout

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:43:18 -0500

Get ready to party and catch some rainbows.

The "Welcome Back the Trout" celebration and associated activities at Tempe Town Lake have become a fun annual event to kick off the holiday season just two days before Thanksgiving. On Nov. 21, the Arizona Game and Fish Department will be stocking more than 3,500 feisty rainbow trout in this amazing body of water held in place in the otherwise dry riverbed by two inflatable dams.

Commission to consider fishing regulation changes for 2007-08

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:40:54 -0400

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will consider the proposed 2007-08 fishing regulation changes during its meeting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the La Quinta Inn, 2510 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix.

Time to get out for winter trout

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:39:51 -0400

It's still autumn, but the Arizona Game and Fish Department's winter trout stocking program is already underway.

The winter trout stockings provide lots of diverse locations for anglers to fish. A lot of the trout stocking waters are close to major population centers. Visit azgfd.gov/fish for a complete listing of the lakes, rivers and streams, and to get a complete winter stocking schedule.

Ground-breaking ceremony scheduled for new Game and Fish headquarters

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:48:48 -0400

PHOENIX – A public ground-breaking ceremony for the new Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters complex at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility is scheduled for 4 p.m. Oct. 19.

The department’s new headquarters complex will be built on approximately 24 acres at the southwest corner of the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. This project began in 1997 with a comprehensive master planning process and culminated in Arizona Game and Fish Commission approval to build in 2004.

Sportsmen Against Hunger Week Marks its Fourth Year

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 11:58:46 -0400

Tucson, Arizona - As part of its ongoing efforts toward ending hunger, the SCI Foundation has proclaimed November 13-19, 2006 as its fourth annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Week. SCIF is once again challenging North American sportsmen and women to donate a portion of their harvests from this hunting season to the hungry in their communities.

"The turn out last year was incredible. Hunters everywhere did a wonderful job helping SCIF battle hunger in their communities," said SCIF Executive Director Tom Riley. "We are asking them to go above and beyond again this year. Hunters have the power to make hunger a thing of the past, and SCIF is happy to give them the opportunity."

Sportsmen Against Hunger is active in all 50 U.S. states, parts of Canada and in several countries around the world. Launched in 1989, this much-emulated program is supported by SCI's international network of almost 180 Chapters, over 48,000 SCI Members and other sportsmen who establish local drives, fundraisers and other program support efforts.

Last year, those who participated in Sportsmen Against Hunger Week provided the hungry across the United States with an overwhelming 79,139 pounds of processed game meat. This year, SCIF is looking to blow that number away by encouraging the outdoor sporting community to give even more of this high-protein, low-fat food resource.

Sportsmen and -women who are unsure where to take their harvests for donation can look to SCIF's online databases of nearly 400 licensed game processors and over 300 relief organizations across the United States that use wild game for local hunger programs. These easy-to-use databases are located at www.sci-foundation.org/humanitarian/sah/>www.sci-foundation.org/humanitarian/sah/. Many of the processing companies and relief organizations are willing to pay for part or all of the processing and/or transportation costs.

To learn more, please contact SCIF Humanitarian Services Coordinator Eva Wilson at 520-620-1220, ext. 480; ewilson@safariclub.org.

The SCI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that funds and manages worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian services, including such programs as Sportsmen Against Hunger, Sensory Safari, SafariCare, Disabled Hunter, the American Wilderness Leadership School, Becoming an Outdoors Woman & More and Youth Education Seminars (YES) Outdoors. Call 877-877-3265 or visit www.sci-foundation.org for more.

SCI's record-breaking 34th Annual Hunters' Convention hosted more than 19,700 sportsmen from 50 countries around the world. Thanks to over 1,100 top exhibitors helping hunters realize dreams around the globe, the Convention raised nearly $11 million for SCI and the SCI Foundation. To register to attend SCI's 35th Annual Hunters' Convention, in Reno Jan. 24-27, 2007, call 888-746-9724 toll-free or visit www.safariclub.org.

During SCI's 34th Annual Hunters' Convention, the SCI Foundation beat past records for its annual Sportsmen Against Hunger "Feed the Hungry" Feast. Hosted with the Salvation Army Reno and Reno-area businesses, charitable organizations and individuals, the Feast fed some 1,200 of Reno's homeless, under-housed, and hungry. At the 2007 SCI Convention, the SCI Foundation is looking to feed even more Reno needy.

Public input sought on Arizona Game and Fish strategic plan

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:08:16 -0400

Phoenix, Arizona - The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public comment on its draft "Wildlife 2012" plan, a strategic plan that will guide how the agency manages wildlife, outdoor recreational opportunities and its own operations for the years 2007-2012.

The department develops a new strategic plan every six years.

The draft document is posted for review on the department's Web site at http://www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/strategic_plan.shtml. Six public meetings will be held around the state in September to provide an overview. Written comment will be accepted until Oct. 6.

"Public input will be important in helping us finalize the plan," says Bruce Taubert, the department's assistant director for wildlife management. "Everyone has a stake in the continued health of our state's wildlife populations and in future recreational opportunities. It's important to make your viewpoint known."

"Wildlife 2012" reflects the management direction the Arizona Game and Fish Commission has provided to the department for the next six years. The plan outlines priorities and strategic goals affecting four areas: wildlife management, off-highway vehicle recreation, watercraft recreation, and department administration.

"Wildlife 2012 is different from past department strategic plans," says Taubert. "Those plans included a lot of day-to-day detail and were not very user-friendly for the public. This plan is much more concise, providing a broad overview of our goals and priorities."

Taubert says the detailed action steps included in past strategic plans will now be incorporated into separate operational and implementation plans.

For a list of public meetings, visit http://www.azgfd.gov/artman/publish/article_592.shtml. The public meetings will include a presentation on the planning process and an overview of the plan's highlights.

Written comment can be submitted through Oct. 6, either by e-mail to wildlife2012plan@azgfd.gov or by U.S. mail to Wildlife 2012, c/o Funds & Planning, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2221 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85023-4399.

2-Day Knife-Only Survival Course

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:55:19 -0400

With Fall just around the corner, we wanted to update you on some new courses being offered over the next few months.

Due to popular demand, we are offering another 2-Day Knife-Only Survival Course, September 23-24. This is as the title implies- trekking into the backcountry with minimal gear while learning how to construct your own shelter, forage for edibles, create fire-by-friction, find water, and more. Space is limited to 8 students.

Volunteer for wildlife: Check out the opportunities with Game and Fish

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 23:06:02 -0400

Are you an outdoors enthusiast? Would you like to learn more about Arizona’s wildlife? Do you have outdoor skills you would like to share?
If so, you may want to check out the opportunities that are periodically available through the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Volunteer Program. The program assists department personnel in accomplishing their duties and provides opportunities for volunteers to participate in wildlife and resource recreation management.
The department has also produced a new “Volunteer for Wildlife” brochure, available at all department offices, which describes the program.