When Sonny Tapia first went into the forest after the Wallow Fire, the devastation brought tears to his eyes. The lifelong resident of eastern Arizona feels as comfortable in the surrounding wilderness as he does in his living room. "Seeing the places I grew up camping as a kid, the beauty was just gone," he said. But Tapia is quick to look for the silver lining, predicting a surge in trophy deer and elk in the region. "One thing positive to come out of it is going to be the excellent … [Read more...] about Hunting in the Aftermath of the State’s Largest Wildfire
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Shooting Range On Track for 2013 Opening
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is moving forward with plans to build a shooting range east of Flagstaff. Last year, the AZGFD purchased the 160 acre Foster Ranch near Walnut Canyon National Monument with the intention of developing a range. The department has been looking for a suitable location for a shooting facility for nearly 20 years. The location has drawn criticism from many Northern Arizona residents and several tribes who think building a shooting range next to a national … [Read more...] about Shooting Range On Track for 2013 Opening
AZ Game and Fish Dept. Expo Coming
March 26-27 Organizers of the annual Arizona Game and Fish Department say vendor space is still available. The annual event will be held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd., Phoenix. Attendees can test archery skills, see wildlife demonstrations, attend workshops and see OHV and boating exhibits. More information or a complete 2011 Expo package is available by emailing [email protected] … [Read more...] about AZ Game and Fish Dept. Expo Coming