We believe Arizona’s wildlife and public lands define our state and provide our families with world class recreation opportunities. We have a proven track record of success in Arizona:

• Educated Arizonans on the importance of experiencing and valuing the outdoors
• Involved outdoors enthusiasts in volunteer work and conservation knowledge
• Advocated for public land access and the right to hunt and fish for all Arizonans
• Given a voice to outdoors enthusiasts and sportspeople across the state
• Protected Arizona native species through volunteer projects, public education, and advocacy

                                                                                  Aldo Leopold, a founder of the Arizona Wildlife Federation

Since the founding of the organization, one of AWF’s primary goals has been the establishment and maintenance of a Commission form of wildlife administration, free of political influence. We continue to work with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Commissioners to assure that science-based best practices are used in the management of wildlife and habitat in Arizona.

Our objectives include:

• Promoting legislation dealing with conservation of our natural resources, the protection of the rights of Arizona outdoorspeople, and the improvement of outdoor recreation.
• Vigorous and impartial support of enforcement of all state and federal conservation laws pertaining to the management of fish and wildlife.
• Encouraging conservation education in our schools.
• Promoting responsible outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing, through scientific principles and the practice of multiple use of the public lands of Arizona.
• Engaging individuals in hands-on conservation efforts that enhance and restore wildlife habitat.