Discover new ways to enjoy the great outdoors and learn about the 800 species looked after by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. From wildlife watching and hunting and fishing, to off-road riding and boating safety we discuss what the great state of Arizona has to offer for you and everyone in your family.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is tasked with the conservation of more than 800 species of wildlife spread out across every acre of the state, but it is also responsible for making sure those who hunt, fish, and recreate outdoors are doing so safely and legally. This is where our law enforcement division steps in, with our dozens of wildlife managers (sometimes referred to as game wardens) patrolling the state on land and on our waterways. Have you ever dreamed of spending the majority of your career in the outdoors, helping conserve wildlife? To tell us more about what a career in wildlife is all about, we are joined by Brian Dietz, a wildlife manager who works out of Region 6 office in Mesa.
30 Jan 2026
The Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Founded in 1957, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities in the country. Our world-class shooting range is a City of Phoenix Point of Pride. It has received a Five Star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges. This means that it is the best of the best at providing a quality recreation experience and is the first government facility to receive this designation. Learn more about the facility today in our podcastas we speak with Chris DeChant the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Operations Manager.
Learn more at www.azgfd.gov/basf
1 May 2025
Off Highway Vehicle Safety
The use of OHV’s, or off highway vehicles, like ATV’s and side by side's, is exploding across the west, including here in Arizona. However, as the number of people out enjoying themselves on the trails increases, safety becomes a bigger and bigger priority. To learn more about what you can do to keep you and your family safe while out riding, Kim Jackson, AZGFD's boating and OHV safety education program manager, joins the show to teach basic safety tips and more.
Click HERE to find out more about OHV riding in Arizona (https://www.azgfd.gov/ohv)
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