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Are you curious about where to hunt for white-tailed deer? Looking for a tasty recipe for wild game? The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers a new source of information specifically for Arizona hunters. Each bi-monthly edition is posted here and an email notification is sent to subscribers. To subscribe, visit www.azgfd.gov/signup. Inside each issue you will find information on hunting techniques, outlooks, places to go, helpful reminders, stories from the field, game recipes and other hunting related information.


May-June 2009
	In this issue: It's never too hot to dream about hunting Hunt Guideline review period: Your input will help shape and preserve Arizona’s hunting heritaget Been hunting? Outdoor learning flourishes during youth turkey camps in the mountainss Fall hunt application deadline is Tuesday, June 9 Prime camping season is here – Be bear aware Big Game Super Raffle offers all 10 big game species Great American Deer Raffle helps benefits Arizona’s deer herds Fire restrictions implemented at some wildlife areas Lend a hand, wildlife project need your help


January - February 2009
	In this issue: Groundwork laid to pass down hunting heritage Apprentice Hunting License offers “test drive” at no cost Juniors-only over-the-counter spring turkey tags AZ Game & Fish Outdoor Expo - March 28 & 29 Director Voyles addresses House panel on free-roaming horse and burro management Been hunting? First annual juniors jackrabbit camp Varmint hunters: New non-lead ammunition available this year Wildlife research may change deer management on the Kaibab Volunteer opportunities


October - November 2008
	In this issue: Small Game, Big Fun: This is the year! 2008-09 small game hunting outlook Overcome the high fuel costs by maximizing your outdoor experience Young and new hunters: Learn how to hunt Hunter recruitment: First dove hunt - what an experience Been hunting? A picture is worth 1,000 words Junior hunters: There are big game tags waiting for you Hunters asked to assist CWD monitoring Volunteer opportunities


August - September 2008
	In this issue: Doves, doves and more doves Recipe: Grilled dove kabobs Hunting outlook: Doves - what a year it should be Junior hunters: Sam Wrasse's spring gobbler Commission takes steps to assist hunter recruitment New legislation is changing the off-road scene in Arizona Fall javelina hunting: Information and tips for success Workshop gives introduction to hunting Volunteer opportunities


June - July 2008
	In this issue: The forecast - sunny and hot Junior hunters: Samantha Bado, 4x5 Coues deer Big Game Super Raffle 2008 Arizona Duck Stamp is now available No CWD found in Arizona deer and elk testing Governor signs off-highway vehicle bill Early forecast - small game hunting Commission approves budget, dove orders, special big game tags and more at June meeting Volunteer opportunities


April - May 2008
	In this issue: Ah, spring is here - now what? Reaching out Hunting outlook: Spring turkey forecast Junior hunters: Matt Misetich, late season deer Gould's turkey thrive Junior hunters: Jacob Dufek, juniors' cow elk success Turkey hunters: Check road conditions Fall draw for hunt permit-tags Volunteer opportunities


Feb. 2008
	In this issue: Game and Fish Outdoor Expo 2008 will be packed with outdoor fun Junior hunters: Hunter Middleton arrows first javelina Hunting outlook: Javelina Been hunting? Morgon Hardt's beautiful Coues white-tailed buck Visit Game and Fish attractions and purchase wildlife assets at the ISE show Junior hunters: Garrett and Kyle bring home harvest and smiles from cow elk hunts Wildlife conservation passes a $3 billion milestone Conservation spotlight: Cochise Bird Dog Club holds 3rd annual youth quail hunt Volunteer opportunities


Dec. 2007
	In this issue: The future of hunting: Recruitment and retention efforts are crucial Junior hunters: Genevieve Drachman gets her first mule deer Hunt guideline changes will increase opportunities Been hunting? Jimmy Herman has, and he's hooked Hunters comprise multi-faceted public Junior hunters: Samantha Parrish, successful elk hunter Ride responsibly when using OHV's Program restores bighorn sheep to their historic habitats Volunteer opportunities


Oct. 2007
	In this issue: Make the introduction: Take someone small game hunting 2007 deer and elk outlook Hunters can help monitor for chronic wasting disease Been hunting? Nolan's first buck High country gem: Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area Get ready for some small game fun this year Junior hunters: Alex, Henry rifle harvest rabbit Snipe hunting: It’s not just a practical joke Volunteer opportunities


Sept. 2007
	In this issue: Dove season opens this weekend Fitting a shotgun Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Been hunting? Kyle Steven's 2007 javelina hunt Junior dove hunts: Introduce youngsters to hunting Junior hunters: The Willand family goes rabbit hunting What is wildlife worth? Arizona is getting a "liberalized" waterfowl season Volunteer opportunitie


July 2007
	In this issue: The future of wildlife conservation Stay engaged in federal land management planning efforts Spring 2008 hunt recommendations will be available for review Arizona wildlife wins in Big Game Super Raffle Been hunting? The Dufek kids carry on the family tradition Two new grant programs aid hunter retention/recuitment, wildlife conservation Junior hunters: Rechelle Conde's javelina hunt Learn archery deer hunting or sporting clays skills at upcoming events Volunteer opportunities


May 2007
	In this issue: What happens to turkeys after Thanksgiving? Application deadline for fall big game hunts is June 12 Been hunting? Carrying on the tradition Free seminars teach shotgun safety, sporting clays shooting Junior hunters: First elk hunt Sportsman's club partners with SCTP team to teach quail hunting, bird dog skills Public meetings on hunt guidelines set for June Help Arizona's big game species: Donate to the Big Game Habitat Fund Volunteer opportunities


March 2007
	In this issue: Did you get your javelina? Experience the great outdoors at the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo Been hunting? Collin English's javelina hunt Don't risk your hunting privileges by littering Junior hunters: Josh Boak's first elk ISE show gets a new domed home in 2007 Shed hunters: Use off-highway vehicles with care this spring Conservation spotlight Volunteer opportunities


Jan. 2007
	In this issue: Winter waterfowl hunting opportunities Application deadline for 2007 antelope and elk hunts is Feb. 13 Been hunting? Stories from the field Free seminars teach firearm safety, target-shooting fundamentals Big Game Hunter Survey: Arizonans look forward to more opportunities to hunt Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo to be held March 31 and April 1 Junior hunters Small game camps a big success Volunteer opportunities


Oct. 2006
	In this issue: Chasing dreams: deer hunting on the North Kaibab Hunting outlook: quail, cottontail, deer, elk Schedule set for first-ever winter draw for elk, antelope Been hunting? The Walker brothers get their deer Hunters can assist CWD monitoring Avian Influenza monitoring at some check stations New laws of interest to hunters Conservation spotlight Volunteer opportunities


Aug. 2006
	In this issue: The sounds of opportunity at Robbins Butte Hunting outlook: dove, archery deer, pronghorn Spring big game hunt draw changes Junior hunters: first dove hunt Use your OHV responsibly Pheasant hunting in Arizona Small game hunting camps offered for new residents Conservation spotlight Volunteer opportunities


June. 2006
	In this issue: Application deadline for fall big game hunts is June 13 Improving your odds for getting drawn Arizona's Big Game Super Raffle Archery deer hunters must report harvest License fraud and misrepresentation Fish Arizona! Get a combo license Hunters must physically check-in harvested bears and mountain lions Conservation spotlight Volunteer opportunities


April 2006
	In this issue: Turkey hunting basics Spring turkey outlook Been hunting? The hunt recommendation process Junior hunters Changes to big game hunt seasons From the field: HAM javelina hunt Conservation spotlight Volunteer opportunities


Feb. 2006
	In this issue: A few helpful hints for hunting javelina Hunting outlook: javelina Been hunting? Another day in the woods: looking for shed antlers Junior hunters Ask a Wildlife Manager Supplemental hunter education classes enhance knowledge Conservation spotlight Volunteer opportunities


Dec. 2005
	In this issue: Arizona's hunter Education Program turns 50 Hunting outlook Been hunting? Hunting in Arizona Junior hunters Ask a Wildlife Manager Field dressing quail is simple Conservation spotlight Volunteer opportunities


Oct. 2005
	In this issue: Women who hunt deer Hunting outlook for Oct.–Nov. 2005 Been hunting? Gary Huish has. Hunting in Arizona: Coues white-tailed deer Junior hunters: Anthony King’s first turkey Ask a WM: Can I carry a firearm while archery hunting? Learn more about: chronic wasting disease Conservation spotlight: Arizona Deer Association, Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry Volunteer opportunities


Aug. 2005
	In this issue: Draw follow-up: Endless possibilities Hunting outlook Dove hunting in Arizona Junior hunters Volunteer opportunities