Wild About Arizona

Experience one of Arizona's most unique and adventurous careers that enables you to enjoy the great outdoors all while protecting Arizona's wildlife and helping keep sportsmen and recreationists safe across the state of Arizona. On this episode we sit down with Lainie Antolik, law enforcement training coordinat or to talk about the position of an Arizona Game and Fish Wildlife Manager.    Visit ou...

Volunteers play a critical role in the Arizona Game and Fish Department's mission to conserve and protect the state's more than 800 species of wildlife. Annually volunteers donate over 100,000 hours to support Arizona's wildlife and wild places. On this episode Arizona Game and Fish Volunteer Coordinator, Beth Keune joins us to discuss our diverse volunteers and how they support events, projects,...

This will be the 122nd year for the Christmas Bird Count, a winter bird population survey that has been coordinated annually by the National Audubon Society for over a century. We chat with biologist Chrissy Kondrat about this fun and important event, which is the oldest ongoing citizen-science endeavor. The data collected will be added to an extensive database that enables monitoring of winter bi...

Providing up to $10 million each year from Arizona lottery proceeds to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The Heritage Fund and AZGFD's partnership with the Arizona Lottery is an important and successful union helping conserve and protect Arizona wildlife. We welcome Arizona Lottery Director Gregg Edgar to discuss the 40th anniversary of the Arizona Lottery and their 32nd year of partnership wi...

The only true flying mammals and valuable human allies, Arizona is home to 28 species of bats, second only behind Texas. We welcome Arizona Game and Fish bat biologist, Angie McIntire as we discuss common myths and misconceptions to interesting facts you probably never knew and discover the various bats that call Arizona home   Learn more about bats on the Arizona Game and Fish Website: www.azgfd....

We're familiar with crosswalks and overpasses but did you know those exist for Arizona wildlife too. Wildlife crossings are an important part of keeping motorists along with our wild animals safe. Chances are you've probably driven through or under one and didn't even know it. Jeff Gagnon, statewide connectivity biologist for Arizona Game and Fish explains the critical role our wildlife crossings...

Since 1946 Arizona Game and Fish has been delivering water to the wildlife who reside in Arizona. Managing and maintaining 3,000 water catchments across the state is a full time job. Joe Currie, Habitat Planning Program Manager explains how his team works to ensure Arizona's wildlife stays hydrated to survive the hot dry summers and how you can help.   Follow this link to learn more about Sending...

With 13 species of rattlesnake, Arizona is home to more species of the reptile than any other state. From common myths and misconceptions to interesting facts you probably never knew, we sit down with Tom Jones, Amphibians and Reptiles Program Manager for the Arizona Game and Fish Department and dive into the world of the Arizona rattlesnake.    Follow this link to learn more about living with wil...

Arizona is home to 128 lakes and five major rivers, on this episode of Wild About Arizona we discuss the amazing boating opportunities the Grand Canyon state has to offer. From paddlesports and powerboats to staying safe on the water, we break it all down with Josh Hoffman, Boating Safety Education Coordinator at the Arizona Game and Fish Department.   You can lean more at www.azgfd.gov/boating

On this episode of Wild About Arizona we go off road with one the fastest growing outdoor activities, off highway vehicles. Kim Jackson, Boating and OHV Education Program Manager for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, discusses the places to go and things to see all while riding and operating safely.    You can lean more at www.azgfd.gov/ohv

Learn more on the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Focus Wild Page! HERE is a good resource for students and teachers as well. Today we explore how teachers, parents and students can learn about Arizona wildlife from a virtual or at-home environment. Eric Proctor, Wildlife Education Coordinator with the Arizona Game and Fish Department walks us through our education programs and teaches us a thi...

  On this episode  we explore the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, one of the largest publicly operated ranges in the country. Founded in 1957, the range sits on 1,650 acres in north Phoenix, directly behind Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters. It averages more than 120,000 shooters per year. From outdoor archery to rifle/pistol and the clay target shotgun center, range manager Christopher D...

Follow us online:   Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube Please leave a comment and share this show with your friends and family. On this episode of Wild About Arizona, we dive into the world of social media at the Arizona Game and Fish Department. A full-time gig for our social media specialist Amy Gleich, we discuss some of the ways we engage with people on our social media platforms and...

Make sure to check out our Wildlife Cameras HERE for your viewing pleasure! Please leave a comment and share this show with your friends and family. On this episode of Wild About Arizona, we sit down with Stacey Sekscienski, wildlife conservation education center manager at AZGFD, and learn about the department's desert tortoise adoption program. Nothing at a slow pace here! Learn how to build a b...

On this episode of Wild About Arizona, we discuss the watchable wildlife program with Jeff Meyers, the watchable wildlife manager at the Arizona Game and Fish Department.   Arizona is home to more wild species than any other inland state, and viewing that wildlife can be anything from a hobby to a profession. We discuss some of the most-viewed Arizona wildlife, wildlife viewing cameras and some of...