Former Game & Fish chairman accused of sexual harassment

PHOENIX - Jack Husted, who recently resigned as chairman of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, was the subject of multiple allegations of sexual harassment by state employees.

Wildlife officials offer reward for clues in javelina shooting

State wildlife officials are offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to an arrest in connection with the shooting death of a javelina south of Bisbee.

Tail seen in photo was Ariz. jaguar's, 9 of 10 experts say

The mystery of the spotted cat is no more - it was, indeed, a jaguar that was seen in Southern Arizona last month, state game officials said Friday.

Black-tailed prairie dogs dig into their new digs

The black-tailed prairie dogs, a keystone species, should improve grassland health and animal diversity in their new Sonoita-area home.

Black-tailed prairie dogs dig into their new digs

A colony of black-tailed prairie dogs moved into new digs Monday as part of an Arizona Game and Fish Department program to re-establish the once-native species to its historic range.

Illegal feeding of wildlife may be luring javelinas

This javelina - a wild desert animal in the pig family - was attracted to a residential area by birdseed left outside. Javelinas are ornery and can bite people; it's not an animal you want to attract.

Illegal feeding of wildlife may be luring javelinas

After receiving reports of javelina sightings possibly related to people feeding wildlife in Green Valley recently, the Arizona Game and Fish Department wants to remind residents that feeding wildlife is not only illegal but can also compromise the safety of people and pets.

Wandering bear spends morning in Sierra Vista

A bear decided to take in the sights in Sierra Vista as its curiosity led it into the backyards of Sierra Vista residents. It eventually was persuaded to return to land suitable for bears.