Category: Community News

Account holders enjoy benefits like “PointGuard” to protect bonus points As the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) prepares to open the 2020 spring draw for turkey, javelina, bison and bear, hunters are encouraged to create a free AZGFD portal account.  A portal account gives customers the flexibility and security to manage and view their license history, draw applications and bonus points in their personal “My AZGFD Dashboard” section. It’s also a mobile-friendly, convenient way to access the online license purchase and hunt draw application systems. Other benefits: PointGuard. This is an inexpensive option that ensures if a successful applicant is…

Survey results shine light on recovery effort The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking volunteers to assist with fall spotlighting efforts to help document the population of endangered black-footed ferrets in Aubrey Valley and on the Double O Ranch, both near Seligman.  As part of the recovery effort, the department has scheduled two five-night spotlighting events — Sept. 19-23 and Oct. 17-21. The spotlighting method involves using high-powered lights to locate and identify black-footed ferrets. Their eyeshine is reflected by the spotlight and helps surveyors with identifying and locating these elusive, nocturnal carnivores. Volunteers must have the ability to stay attentive from…