Arizonans Recognized For Conservation Work
Arizonans Recognized For Conservation Work
Did you know that invasive quagga mussels cause millions of dollars in damage to boat motors, docks and water intake systems? Or that unwanted turtles, tortoises, and other pets illegally released into the wild can hurt our native species by introducing disease or outcompeting them for habitat and food?
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) invites you to fish Arizona waters for free Saturday, June 6. It’s an ideal time to take out the family for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation.
As a first step in the reopening of national parks announced by President Donald Trump and Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), is launching the Arizona Lake Powell Local Boater Program to allow limited, day-use access at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for any boat stored within 20 miles of Page, Ariz..
With summer weather just around the corner, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) knows that boaters will take advantage of water recreation on open waters throughout the Grand Canyon State.
During the hot Valley summertime, many anglers head out to cooler climes; at our early summer press time, these were some reports we received from Arizona Game & Fish about many of the favorite destinations.
At press time, Arizona Game & Fish had brought in three fully loaded hauling trucks with 24,500 pounds of catfish destined for the Core program waters. Additional catfish were destined for Lynx, Fain, Deadhorse State Park, and Garret Tank.