Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy

Conservation Highlights

The Arizona Game and Fish Department, along with our many conservation partners, are working across the state and beyond to protect some of our most vulnerable species. Click on the Conservation Highlights below to learn more about some of our on-going conservation projects.

Bats and Abandoned Mines

AZGFD biologist are working with federal partners to protect bat habitats in abandoned mines.

Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction and Recovery

For three decades, AZGFD has been working to restore this endangered species to its native range.

Black-tailed Prairie Dog Re-establishment

Thanks to AZGFD efforts, black-tailed prairie dogs are making a comeback in Southern Arizona.

Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls: Captive Breeding and Reintroduction

Reintroducing the cactus-ferruginous pygmy-owl to southern Arizona.

Coordinating Avian Research

Working with our many partners to monitor bird populations.

Gila Topminnow Recovery

AZGFD is working with several partners to re-establish the endangered Gila Topminnow in southern Arizona.

Gila Topminnow: A Little Fish with Big Impacts

Reintroduction of the Gila topminnow is having a big impact in Pima County.

Gila Trout Recovery

AZGFD biologists are helping a native trout species return to its historic waters.

Gould's Turkey Reintroduction in Mexico and Arizona

Reintroducing the Gould's turkey to the borderlands.

Gunnison's Prairie Dog Conservation Strategy

AZGFD and our partners are working to keep Gunnison's prairie dog populations healthy.

Increasing Engagement with Diverse Communities

AZGFD has expanded efforts to engage with diverse communities in Arizona and beyond.

Mexican Wolf Reintroduction

AZGFD biologist play a critical role in efforts to reintroduce endangered Mexican wolves into Arizona and New Mexico.

Mt. Graham Red Squirrel Recovery

AZGFD is working with its conservation partners to protect an endangered species in its native range.

New Mexico Jumping Mouse Tracking and Recovery

Working to restore the New Mexico jumping mouse to the mountains of eastern Arizona.

Northern Mexican Gartersnake Recovery

Since 2018, AZGFD is leading efforts to reintroduce the northern Mexican gartersnake to its former range.

Post Delisting Bald Eagle Management

Since being delisted in 2007, bald eagle populations in Arizona have been flourishing.

Preserving Riparian Habitats Along the Verde River

Working together to protect vital aquatic habitats.

Reconnecting Landscapes

AZGFD is working with many partners to reconnect fragmented landscapes across Arizona.

Restoring Spikedace

AZGFD is re-introducing Spikedace to several small streams in southern Arizona.

Sonoran Desert Tortoise: Monitoring, Management, and Conservation

AZGFD is working with many partners to monitor Sonoran desert tortoise populations.

Southern Wings: AZGFD and International Conservation

AZGFD has been working with partners in Mexico to benefit Arizona bird species.

The Wildlife Viewing Program: Engaging the Masses

Wildlife Viewing Program engages all Arizonans by providing remarkable experiences and educational opportunities.

Wetlands Conservation in Mexico

Working with partners to restore wetlands in Mexico.

Wildlife Inventory in the Sky Islands of Sonora, Mexico

AZGFD collaborates with partners in Mexico to inventory biodiversity south of the border.