arizona fish game

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has chosen Larry Voyles as the new director of the Department, effective this month, to replace Current director Duane Shroufe as he retires (check the Feb. 2008 issue of Hunting Highlights for the complete story).
For those who don’t know, Voyles has been with Game and fish for nearly 35 years and has been supervisor for the Yuma Regional office of Game and Fish for a good number of years handling field operations in southwestern Arizona. He has done a tremendous job for us here in the Yuma area and will be sorely missed. We wish him well.
Voyles joined the department in 1974 as a wildlife manager (game ranger), serving over the next 10 years in the Wellton, Wickenburg and Prescott districts. He then served as the wildlife enforcement program coordinator and as the department’s training coordinator before being promoted to supervisor in the Yuma region in 1988. Voyles holds a B.S. in wildlife biology from Arizona State University.
“You don’t just replace a Duane Shroufe, ” said Voyles. “He led the agency through an amazing period of growth, quality improvement and accomplishment. He set the bar high, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to continue that legacy.”
*Hunter Education: Attend the “free” Hunter Education Course beginning Monday 6-9 p.m. at the Yuma Regional office of Game and Fish, open to anyone wishing to hunt - archery as well as firearms - in Arizona as either a first time learning session or a refresher - mandatory for any youngster 10-14 years of age who wants to hunt big game (great to have Mom or Dad along as well - a great learning experience). It’s first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early. Call 342-0091.
*Arizona Elk Society: Tickets are now on sale for the March 22nd “7th Annual Banquet” being held at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. - do it quick before tickets are sold out. Visit <stevec@arizonaelksociety.org .

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