Arizona’s “second” dove season opens tomorrow, Nov. 15, running 45 days through Dec. 29! Enjoy top wing-shooting action in hot spots like Yuma, Buckeye, and Florence. A valid AZ hunting license and migratory bird stamp are required. More details here: bit.ly/3O9IQ1j

🦅 Arizona’s bald eagle population is soaring! Our 2024 survey recorded a historic high with 90 adult pairs and 96 eaglets hatched. Thanks to the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee for years of conservation efforts. Read more: bit.ly/3O5juBZ

Thank you to everyone who donated to Send Water! Your generosity keeps us going strong, delivering lifesaving water to wildlife across the state—even in cooler months. We couldn’t do it without you! Learn more at sendwater.org #SendWater

Volunteer Opportunity! Don’t let this fin-tastic chance swim away! Join us on Nov. 14, 2–6 p.m., to help stock Gila trout in Bonita Creek. Volunteers should carry 40-lb. packs on a 1–1.5-mile hike. Be part of vital conservation efforts! Sign up here: bit.ly/48KDmUh

Did you know Arizona is home to 110+ reptiles, including 49 species of lizards like the desert spiny lizard? This photo by Randi Najac, Best in Show, is on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views & the 2025 calendar! Congrats to all winners! View the list: bit.ly/4hDEBsn

The New Mexico Ridge-nosed rattlesnake, listed as threatened since 1978, is receiving recovery support through Project Obscurus. This collaboration is working to secure a future for this rare species. Watch their efforts: youtu.be/CAZgEMAkfck?si…

Big thanks to @kjzzphoenix for featuring our 120 desert tortoises up for adoption! 🐢 They're heading into brumation and won't be available until spring, but applications are open! Read more: bit.ly/3UERjxg or adopt: bit.ly/3oslhr4 Photo: Kathy Ritchie, KJZZ

Have you checked out the latest edition of our fishing report? Don’t miss out on the latest fishing news, tips, lake reports, recent stockings and more—get into the details here: bit.ly/48zSG6f

Join us for a virtual event with AZGFD wildlife biologist Jeff Meyers! Learn how peregrine falcons, once on the brink of extinction, have made a remarkable comeback thanks to Arizona's efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity! Register today: bit.ly/4enxhy9

Experience the hunt of a lifetime with the AZ Big Game Super Raffle! For $10 per ticket, you could win a chance to hunt Arizona's iconic species—mule deer, elk, bison & more. Get tickets for all 8 to boost your chances! 🎟 bit.ly/3Cb7NH7

Happy #NationalBisonDay! Today, we celebrate the bison—an American conservation icon and our national mammal! In AZ, we’re proud to manage two herds: the Raymond herd near Flagstaff & the House Rock herd at North Kaibab. Visit these areas for wildlife viewing & outdoor adventure!

Our wildlife officers captured and relocated a bear sow and its two cubs last weekend in the town of Crown King. This can’t-miss story would not have been possible without help from @apsFYI and the Crown King Fire Department. Learn more: bit.ly/3NNf8iy

The list of leftover permit-tags for 2025 spring hunts is now available! Check out bit.ly/4e0dxAE for more information and learn how to apply.

Water we doing to help our wildlife? Our Wildlife Managers in Region 3 West are monitoring vital water catchments. In September, they replaced an old sensor with a new Ranchbot at Cottonwood Canyon, cleverly crafting a mount from one of our old signs.

Mark your calendars! AZGFD will offer 2,820 over-the-counter nonpermit-tags for nonresident archery deer hunters starting at 8 a.m. (AZ time) on Nov. 4, 2024. Tags will be sold online on a first-come, first-served basis. More info: bit.ly/4eP3n7b

For the love of bats—please turn off that fan! 🦇 As we kick off #BatWeek, we want to remind you about a serious issue affecting bats in Tucson/Phoenix: patio fans. Bats searching for hummingbird feeders often collide with these fans. Please turn them off when you head inside.

Countless miles & a trail of snails! This summer, our Invertebrate Wildlife team traveled 7,504 miles across AZ, conducting vital surveys for native & invasive snails. With volunteer support, we targeted 15 Species of Greatest Conservation Need & removed over 700 invasive snails.

Big news for wildlife & drivers in Northern AZ! AZGFD & ADOT will launch the Northern Arizona Wildlife Connectivity Project in 2025, with phase one building the first of 3 crossings to aid animal migration & reduce collisions. More info: bit.ly/3Aa6Pdu 📷: Cindi Chatters

Happy #NationalReptileAwarenessDay! 🐍 Arizona boasts 112 reptile species, including 57 snakes, 49 lizards, and 6 turtles! Home to the Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake and 13 rattlesnake species, plus the iconic Gila monster—one of just two venomous lizards in North America!

As waterfowl season kicks off in a few days, our Wildlife Managers in the White Mountains remind hunters to pick up their shotgun shells after each outing. Shotgun shells are litter and keeping our marshes clean protects wildlife and enhances everyone's experience.