April 16th, 2025
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).
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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).
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April 16th, 2025
AZGFD has over 100 desert tortoises that need forever homes
PHOENIX – When we asked the Easter Bunny to include some desert tortoises in his Easter basket deliveries, he said the only shells he deals with are on the eggs! So now, we’re asking you directly. The Desert Tortoise Adoption Program at the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) currently has over 100 non-releasable desert tortoises that need forever homes. The tortoises will soon wake up from brumation, so it’s the perfect time to get your burrow built and your adoption application submitted. Everything you need to know about the adoption process, burrow-building and tortoise care can be found at http://azgfd.gov/tortoise.
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PHOENIX – When we asked the Easter Bunny to include some desert tortoises in his Easter basket deliveries, he said the only shells he deals with are on the eggs! So now, we’re asking you directly. The Desert Tortoise Adoption Program at the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) currently has over 100 non-releasable desert tortoises that need forever homes. The tortoises will soon wake up from brumation, so it’s the perfect time to get your burrow built and your adoption application submitted. Everything you need to know about the adoption process, burrow-building and tortoise care can be found at http://azgfd.gov/tortoise.
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April 11th, 2025
The Boone and Crockett Club is proud to announce Buck Knives as the Jack Steele Parker Generation Next Youth Awards presenting sponsor at the 32nd Triennial Big Game Awards. The event honors young hunters (ages 16 and under) who have had an animal accepted into the Boone and Crockett Club’s Records of North American Big Game from 2022 to 2024. The Generation Next banquet, presented by Buck Knives, will be welcomed by Buck Knives’ CEO CJ Buck and emceed by Into High Country’s Jason Matzinger. This year more than 40 youth will be recognized at the banquet, which will be held in the ballroom of the White River Conference Center in Springfield, Missouri the evening of July 25, 2025.
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March 06th, 2025
On Monday, March 3, 2025, it was announced that the latest (end-of-year 2024) population census of Mexican wolves had increased for the ninth straight year, to a record 286 wolves in eastern Arizona and western New Mexico.
To get a glimpse of the numerous activities that take place during the wolf count, including counting techniques, affixing radio collars, processing/health check, and release, see this video by David Majure of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s video production section:
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To get a glimpse of the numerous activities that take place during the wolf count, including counting techniques, affixing radio collars, processing/health check, and release, see this video by David Majure of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s video production section:
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February 27th, 2025
If you found yourself tagless 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 lion) for the 2025–26 hunting season.
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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 lion) for the 2025–26 hunting season.
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January 24th, 2025
Deadline is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025
The deadline is fast approaching to submit applications to hunt pronghorn and elk in 2025.
To apply, visit https://draw.azgfd.com/. All applications must be received by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) no later than 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 6 of the “2025 Pronghorn and Elk Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Printed versions are available at license dealers statewide (call in advance for availability).
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The deadline is fast approaching to submit applications to hunt pronghorn and elk in 2025.
To apply, visit https://draw.azgfd.com/. All applications must be received by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) no later than 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 6 of the “2025 Pronghorn and Elk Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Printed versions are available at license dealers statewide (call in advance for availability).
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