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County residents warned that feeding wildlife is illegal

County residents warned that feeding wildlife is illegal

Residents across both Pima and Pinal counties are being warned by Arizona Game and Fish that feeding javelina and other wildlife is illegal, according to state law.

According to a news release from AZ Game and Fish, nine families in the Tucson area alone, had to be warned about feeding wildlife this month, javelina especially. 

“Javelina are common in urban areas, often

Game and Fish seeks to raise public awareness of restricted wildlife

Game and Fish seeks to raise public awareness of restricted wildlife

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is sending out a reminder for Arizonans about certain species that are ‘restricted live wildlife’, these are animals which cannot be imported, exported, or possessed without a special license or lawful exception.

The issue has arisen because of

Local Ducks Unlimited chapter makes Top 100

Local Ducks Unlimited chapter makes Top 100

The President’s Top 100 is one of the most sought-after titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to chapters throughout the nation. Each year, the list is

Bugging Out at Colossal Cave

Bugging Out at Colossal Cave

Interested in bugs, or rather desert bugs in general?  Then this is the event for you (and those bug lovers in your family).

Bugging out -

Fish and Wildlife service seeks input on review of Pima County Endangered Species Plan

Fish and Wildlife service seeks input on review of Pima County Endangered Species Plan

The following is a news release from U.S. Fish and Wildlife:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering Pima County’s request for an Endangered Species Act incidental take permit associated with the Draft Pima County

Arizona Game and Fish to provide information on mountain lion encounters

Arizona Game and Fish to provide information on mountain lion encounters

The Arizona Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Forest Service will be marking the start of tourist season by providing information to Sabino Canyon Recreation Area visitors about living with mountain lions.

WHEN:

Spend Sunday in the Park at Colossal Cave

Spend Sunday in the Park at Colossal Cave

Come spend a Sunday in the Park at Colossal Cave - with a special presentation about all things wild feline.

Interested in mountain lions, bobcats, jaguars, ocelots…and the mysterious