| Big
Game Donation Fund |
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 On
each year's big game application, sportsman
are given the opportunity to make an additional
donation to help fund wildlife projects. Funds
generated through donations by these generous
sportsmen are used across the state of Arizona.
The majority of projects that are accomplished
with these funds benefit Arizona's big game
species. However, benefits to small game and
non-game species are always taken into consideration
and projects are designed to maximize benefits
to all wildlife species.
Due to the nature of this funding source,
public access to these project sites is a
requirement. These projects are accomplished
on federal, State Trust, and deeded property.
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| Projects |
The following are a list of projects that were accomplished utilizing these funds during 2006-2007:
- Utilized $10,000 worth Big Game Donation Funds to match against a $90,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, to install a water delivery system in Game Management Unit (GMU) 32. This project will benefit Mule deer, pronghorn antelope, javelina and upland game birds.
- Match $10,000 worth Big Game Donation Funds against a $140,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to conduct mesquite clearing on historic grasslands and add 2 new water sources in GMU 30A. This project will benefit mule deer, javelina and upland gamebirds, notable scaled quail.
- Conduct the installation of a wildlife drinker in GMU 3C. This project will benefit elk, mule deer and various non-game species.
- Clean out and repair a dirt tank in GMU 19A. This tank is an important watering area for pronghorn antelope.
- Match $5,000 worth Big Game Donation Funds against $55,000 worth of outside funding sources to install covers on water storage tanks in GMU 13B. This project will greatly reduce the evaporation of water for drinkers that supply water for mule deer and bighorn sheep.
- Provide $5,000 worth Big Game Donation Funds to match against a $92,000 Arizona Department of Agriculture grant to clear 1,920 acres of juniper off of former grassland habitats in GMU 10. This project will benefit elk, mule deer and pronghorn antelope.
- Clean out and repair a dirt tank in GMU 4B. This tank is an important watering area for elk, mule deer and numerous non-game species.
- Purchased and installed a solar pumping station for a well in GMU 5A. This project will primarily benefit elk and mule deer.
- Purchased and installed a solar pumping station for a well in GMU 35A. This project will primarily benefit mule deer and pronghorn antelope
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| Interested? |
Landowners interested
in conducting similar wildlife projects should
contact personnel within the Landowner Relations
Program of the Arizona Game & Fish Department.
Sportsmen interested in contributing to help
see projects like this funded in the future.
Should consider making a donation during
the next big game application
period.
Sal Palazzolo (623) 236-7503
spalazzolo@azgfd.gov
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