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AZGFD Urges Wearing A Life Jacket When Recreating On AZ Waterways
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AZGFD Watercraft Registration Renewal
Arizona law requires that all motorized watercraft operating on Arizona waters must be registered in the State with the following exceptions
AZGFD Oversees Arizona Boating
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) requires all motorized watercraft to be registered and mandates that all vessels carry U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for each person. Key responsibilities include renewing registrations online, taking boater safety courses, and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Arizona’s waterfowl, quail seasons flying by
There’s still time for Arizona hunters to take aim at some of the best wing-shooting opportunities the state has to offer — but the clock is ticking.
Wild+Life For people who care about Arizona’s wildlife January 2026
To protect breeding attempts, some public land and water areas will be temporarily closed. Wild Arizona: Closures benefit eagles during breeding season.
AZGFD Commission Awards
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission announced the recipients of the 2025 Commission Awards at its Sept. 5 meeting in Eagar, Ariz.
Silver Creek ‘Catch-And-Keep’
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) staff expect fishing to be slower than in past years at this time. Brown Creek has been flowing into Silver Creek for several weeks now, making the water turbid due to mountain rain and snowmelt runoff.
Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has confirmed the presence of New Zealand mudsnails, an aquatic invasive species, in lower Canyon Creek approximately 3 miles downstream of Canyon Creek Hatchery.
Gone Fishing
Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Arizona; both tournaments and fun family angling events are available almost every month of the year.