AZGFD Pinetop

Alert: Silver Creek Fish Hatchery to close Wednesday, 12/11, for repairs bit.ly/2RER85u

Our regional offices in Pinetop and Flagstaff are closed today due to heavy snow and hazardous road conditions. It is anticipated that the offices will be open on Monday, Dec. 2: bit.ly/2q85yje

The #Halloween season is upon us and those carefully carved pumpkins sitting outside may be attracting some unwanted trick-or-treaters! 🎃 bit.ly/2NnjbCC

The man behind the lens: George Andrejko📸 You've probably seen his incredible AZGFD wildlife photos, now go behind the scenes to learn all about George & his tips for great #wildlifephotography - keep watching for his "lost keys" tip - it's a good one! youtu.be/eKa0dZDy5yo

Harmless actions can have a devastating impact on our favorite fishing locations for years to come. How to stop the spread of invasive species and parasites in Arizona lakes and streams: bit.ly/349J7Z4

Caution! Bull elk are more aggressive towards people and vehicles during their fall rut. (mating season) Do not approach them! STAY SAFE. nps.gov/grca/elk-dange… #GrandCanyon #Arizona #Wildlife #Elk #KeepYourDistance

Habitual feeder of javelina bitten Sun. evening NE of Speedway & North Painted Hills Drive. Woman treated at urgent care & released. AZGFD recommended rabies shots. Was feeding javelina table scraps. Feeding wildlife illegal in Pima, Pinal & Maricopa ctys. Report to 800-352-0700.

AZGFD is accepting applications for $380,000 in Heritage Fund grants! Now through October 31st, local, county, state, federal and tribal governmental agencies, school districts, public charter schools and non-profits can can apply! Read more & apply: azgfd.com/arizona-game-a…

Angler Report: Woods Canyon Lake - fishaz.azgfd.com/angler_reports…

@azgfdTucson says decorate wildlife safe for Halloween. Display jack-o-lanterns on window sills indoors, or high above ground outdoors. Javelina, coyotes, deer and even bears eat pumpkins! Avoid potential human-wildlife conflicts and help ensure critters eat right.

Angler Report: Woods Canyon Lake - fishaz.azgfd.com/angler_reports…

This is the time of year that Arizona’s small game and waterfowl hunters have been waiting for! Season opens Friday! More info: azgfd.com/squirrel-water… And check out the small game forecast here: azgfd.com/hunting/specie…

Anyone with information about this case can call the AZGFD’s Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 352-0700 or visit azgfd.gov/thief and refer to case #19-003199. azgfd.com/bull-elk-poach… (3/3)

The elk was located west of Forest Road 153 near Point and Javelina water catchments. The poacher left the meat to waste. (2/3)

Bull elk poached northwest of Heber Reward offered for information leading to arrest The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating the poaching of a bull elk that was killed in late August north of Heber in Game Management Unit 4B. (1/3)

Fall Fishing Forecast: White Mountains & Mogollon Rim - fishaz.azgfd.com/fishingforecas…

The #WhiskeyFire could affect some archery elk hunters in Game Management Unit 6B

#wildlifewednesday September breathes new life into the elk herds at Fool Hollow Lake! Please observe from a distance and let them do their thing...But be sure to enjoy the show during this next month of increased elk behavior during the annual elk rut! bit.ly/2UMqyp5

Earth Notes: Northern Leopard Frogs tinyurl.com/yyaz5twq Great article by @dihope7 on @AZPubRadio about the work AZGFD biologists are doing to create safe places for leopard frogs to recover and increase their numbers - thanks for telling this story! #WildlifeWednesday

The Spring Draw is now open! This is the first draw where applications are 100% online, so no more paper to worry about! Get more info, read the 2020 Spring Regulations and apply here: azgfd.com/hunting/draw/