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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

1,227 miles of streams in Southwest tapped as prime flycatcher habitat

1,227 miles of streams in Southwest tapped as prime flycatcher habitat

For all those birdwatchers out there, this is the story for you.

Seventeen years after the Southwestern willow flycatcher became a federally endangered species, it has gained what appears to be the final version of its critical habitat... Read More

Cows and snow in NW Tucson

Cows and snow in NW Tucson

This photo was submitted by viewer Stephen G Romero Sr. 

Great photo of the cows and the snow on the Catalinas on New Year's Eve. 

Brr, looks cold right? 

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.

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Arizona Game and Fish caution against removing wildlife from the wild

Arizona Game and Fish caution against removing wildlife from the wild

Arizona Game and Fish are again cautioning people about removing wildlife from the wild.  The baby javelina pictured was recovered

Birds of many feathers descend upon Pima County’s riparian project

Birds of many feathers descend upon Pima County’s riparian project

For those urban dwellers interested in ‘birding’ here is the thing for you, a chance to see several unique birds in a city setting.  Not many residents know about Pima County’s very own bird