In this series, we're exploring and fly fishing our way through the White Mountains and Apache National Forest in Arizona. Our main mission is to catch one of the rarest trout on Earth, the Apache trout, which only lives in this area. But first, we're linking up with Cinda Howard of Fly Fish Arizona to get an introduction to the various trout species in the area. Learn more & plan a trip to Arizona: http://www.visitarizona.com Visit Arizona #VisitArizona #fieldtrips #arizona #flyfishing #fishing

Wild Gila trout are back in the Arizona Trout Challenge Program! Plus, there's a new (really cool!) prize for anglers who complete both the AZ Trout Challenge and the AZ Wild Trout Challenge. Details at AZGFD.gov/TroutChallenge. Heading out to catch some trout? Help AZGFD conserve and protect Gila Trout by filling out a brief, anonymous survey after each fishing trip where you target Gilas. Find the survey form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJqsFPYaYB38cB0FAaSIGPTKubjsBW2VzWK5gxBa

18K views · 325 reactions | Take your summer fishing to the next level with the AZGFD Trout Challenge!  #TipTuesday | Arizona Game & Fish Department | Facebook

"50 years of collaborative conservation" paying off in a big way for Arizona's state fish! We're excited to announce that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recommended that the Arizona Apache Trout be removed from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. There will now be a 60 day comment period on the delisting, but it's a huge win for the many agencies involved - and AZGFD is proud to be one of them! Found only in streams in and around Arizona's White Mountains, the White Mountain A

97K views · 481 reactions | Apache Trout Grill on Reels | Facebook

6K views · 98 reactions | Big News in Conservation!  The Apache...