07-31-2009, 10:10 PM
The proposed spring hunt recommendations for the 2010 spring turkey, javelina, buffalo and bear regulations, as well as the recommendations for 2009-10 waterfowl and snipe regulations, are available now for review at all of the Arizona Game and Fish Department's regional offices.
These hunt recommendations are formulated according to the existing hunt guidelines approved by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission in August 2007, so hunters will see similar structures as they did this year.
"Other than relatively minor permit adjustments in response to changing wildlife populations, hunters should see a familiar package for 2010," said Chief of Game Management, Brian Wakeling. "We are proposing to continue two over-the-counter programs, the juniors-only spring turkey season and the archery-only javelina season for metro units. We had some good feedback and feel these are invaluable improvements for introducing youth to hunting."
A total of six open houses will be held at the department's regional offices. At each of the open houses, a knowledgeable staff person will be available to discuss regional hunt recommendations and answer questions. No formal presentation will be provided. The remaining scheduled open houses are:
"¢ Flagstaff - Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 2 Game and Fish office, 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, (928) 774-5045.
"¢ Mesa - Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 6 Game and Fish office, 7200 E. University Drive, (480) 981-9400.
"¢ Pinetop - Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 1 Game and Fish office, 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., (928) 367-4281.
"¢ Yuma - Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 4 Game and Fish office, 9140 E. 28th St., (928) 342-0091.<br />
For driving directions and a map of each location, click here.
If you are unable to attend one of these open houses, both of the hunt recommendations are posted on the department's Web site, and you may download a PDF file to review at your leisure. The recommendations will be posted at www.azgfd.gov/huntguidelines under the "Recommendations" section heading.<br />
The spring big game hunt and fall waterfowl regulations will be presented to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission for consideration Saturday, Aug. 8, during its regular meeting in Phoenix at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters on 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ. 85086. For a full agenda, visit www.azgfd.gov/commission under "Meeting Agenda."
These hunt recommendations are formulated according to the existing hunt guidelines approved by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission in August 2007, so hunters will see similar structures as they did this year.
"Other than relatively minor permit adjustments in response to changing wildlife populations, hunters should see a familiar package for 2010," said Chief of Game Management, Brian Wakeling. "We are proposing to continue two over-the-counter programs, the juniors-only spring turkey season and the archery-only javelina season for metro units. We had some good feedback and feel these are invaluable improvements for introducing youth to hunting."
A total of six open houses will be held at the department's regional offices. At each of the open houses, a knowledgeable staff person will be available to discuss regional hunt recommendations and answer questions. No formal presentation will be provided. The remaining scheduled open houses are:
"¢ Flagstaff - Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 2 Game and Fish office, 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, (928) 774-5045.
"¢ Mesa - Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 6 Game and Fish office, 7200 E. University Drive, (480) 981-9400.
"¢ Pinetop - Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 1 Game and Fish office, 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., (928) 367-4281.
"¢ Yuma - Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the Region 4 Game and Fish office, 9140 E. 28th St., (928) 342-0091.<br />
For driving directions and a map of each location, click here.
If you are unable to attend one of these open houses, both of the hunt recommendations are posted on the department's Web site, and you may download a PDF file to review at your leisure. The recommendations will be posted at www.azgfd.gov/huntguidelines under the "Recommendations" section heading.<br />
The spring big game hunt and fall waterfowl regulations will be presented to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission for consideration Saturday, Aug. 8, during its regular meeting in Phoenix at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters on 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ. 85086. For a full agenda, visit www.azgfd.gov/commission under "Meeting Agenda."