2008 "Arizona Wildlife Views" Show Summaries
Show 1 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20
- Pronghorn Antelope Relocation – In this action packed segment Pronghorn antelope are rounded up using helicopters and lots of wranglers to move a portion of the herd to a new range.
- Condor First Flight – From the top of the beautiful Vermillion Cliffs in northern Arizona we watch as young California condors are released into the wild for the first time
- Bighorn Sheep Release – Desert Bighorn Sheep are returned to an area of Aruizona that they historically called home almost 100 years ago.
Show 2 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27
- Small Game Camp – Families new to Arizona or new to hunting are treated to fun camping weekend, where experts from the Arizona Game and Fish Department and many volunteers show them the ins and outs of camping and small game hunting.
- Trailblazers – This fun weekend event is a great way to learn about outdoor activities, from clay target shooting, to fishing to learning about the wild animals of Arizona.
- First Shots – Have you ever wanted to try target shooting, but just didn’t know where to start? First Shots is a free program that supplies instructors and even the guns and ammunition at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.
- Trail Map - Nothing is quite as exciting as being in the great outdoors and seeing wild animals roaming free. Tonight we’ll take you to some of the best places where you and your family can view wildlife and Arizona Game and Fish will even provide the map.
Show 3 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3
- Black-footed Ferret – To celebrate 10 years of the Black-footed ferret reintroduction program we take you along with biologists as they search for and capture this endangered species in the Aubrey Valley.
- Avian Flu Check – Veterinarians from the Arizona Game and Fish Department are keeping a close watch for any signs of avian influenza in migrating birds.
- Wildlife Linkages – What happens when a major road or subdivision is built in the middle of a wildlife migration route? This report shows what the Arizona Game and Fish Department and other agencies are doing to reduce potential human/wildlife conflict
Show 4 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10
- Crayfish – Classroom teachers get a lesson in collecting Crayfish so they can share with their students why this non-native crustacean is such a threat to Arizona waterways. Then we take you to an old fashioned Crayfish festival in Camp Verde where you’ll find out the best way to cook and eat these tasty treats.
- Apache Lake Fish Habitat – We’ll show you the latest in Pisces Pyramids – brand new habitats built for the fish of Apache Lake.
- Rio Salado Clean up – Learn all about the new wetlands created in the Salt River bed as volunteers help clean up the Rio Salado Restoration Habitat.
Show 5 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17
- Fossil Creek – We’ll show you the latest in the restoration of Fossil Creek, a rare spring fed waterway that has been brought back to life with the de-commissioning of two electrical power plants that have curtailed its flow for 100 years.
- Turkey Relocation – Come along as Arizona Game and Fish wildlife managers trap and transport wild turkeys from the White Mountains near Pinetop to Mingus Mountain north of Prescott.
- Poker Run – See all the big bikes and share the fun as we raise money for the Adobe Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Show 6 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24
- Sonoran Pronghorn – From a low of 20 animals, the Arizona Game & Fish Department has made great strides to bring this graceful animal back from the brink. A historic step was taken this year when the first two animals were released from their captivity pens to run free across the desert.
- Urban Fish Stocking – Arizona’s urban lakes are a great place to fish, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department is making sure it stays that way by stocking them with ample amounts of catfish and trout.
- Bird on a Wire – Building your nest on a high perch is a great idea, unless it’s on a high voltage utility pole. We go out with Arizona Public Service workers as they move a red tailed hawk’s nest, complete with chicks, to a safer location.
Show 7 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2
- Youth Archery Camp – The archers were all grins as they released their first arrows at the Department’s Youth Archery Camp held at Ben Avery Shooting Facility.
- Bald Eagle Delisting – The bald eagles of Arizona will continue to receive plenty of protection under a new statewide agreement, even though they have been removed from the federal endangered species list.
- Clay Target Center – The clay target center at the Ben Avery shooting facility has had a major facelift, with new and improved trap, skeet and sporting clays stations.
Show 8 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9
- 2007 Expo – Want to take a spin around the track in an ATV? How about catch a fish or even shoot a Gatling gun? See all of this and more at the 2007 Expo sponsored by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
- Wildlife Viewing Program – Come along to the Sipe Wildlife Area in the White Mountains and get a close up look some of the animals that pass through there, from the little hummingbird to the mighty elk.
- Conservation Easement – The Espee Ranch in northern Arizona covers 66,000 acres. Come see how the department is trying to obtain a conservation easement for this property and others like it.
Show 9 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 6
- Dove Hunt – Enjoy the fun and skill involved as we travel to one of the best places in the state to hunt for dove, just outside of Yuma.
- Rodeo/Chediski Fire – Five years after the largest wildfire in Arizona’s history roared through the White Mountains we see that some of the fire’s effects have actually been beneficial for wildlife.
- The Cienega – One of the rarest habitat types in Arizona, the Cienega teems with wildlife, all drawn to the water that makes up these unique areas.
Show 10 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13
- Monsoon Frogs – One night – seven species of calling desert frogs. It’s a treat for the eyes, as well as the ears. Discover how these frogs survive for most of the year underground – and out of water.
- Off Highway Vehicles – Come along for a wild ride with ATVs as they race, drag and mud bog their way thru this fun filled rodeo.
- Elegant Trogon – One of the most beautiful and elegant birds you will ever see in Arizona is the Elegant Trogon. Let us introduce you to this tropical delight.
Show 11 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20
- Hunting and Fishing Day – This free event at Tempe Town Lake invites everyone to come and learn more about the great Arizona outdoors. You can paddle a canoe, fish in the lake and learn some great camping tips.
- Scholastic Clay Target Program- Colorado Springs and the Junior Olympic Training Camp hosted shooters from Arizona’s Scholastic Clay program. See how they got to that level of competition, and how you can too.
- Bob Hirsch Tribute – Join us as we look back on the wonderful life and stories of outdoor writer Bob Hirsch.
Show 12 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27
- Disabled Youth Hunt – Physically challenged young people get to experience the hunt of a lifetime in Northern Arizona, with a little help from their friends.
- Ash Creek Fish – Ash Creek in the White Mountains has become the latest home for several threatened, native fish species of Arizona.
- Quagga Mussel – This little invasive species can attach itself to just about anything and wreck havoc with our waterways. Learn some of the best ways you can help prevent then from spreading.
- Tarahumara Frog – Biologists backpack a group of these rare frogs into a remote mountain pond for their release into the wild.
Show 13 - Airs on KAET-TV at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4
- Emmy Winners Show – Over the years Arizona Wildlife Views has been honored with 13 Emmy awards, tonight we highlight some of those Emmy-winning stories.
2006 "Arizona Wildlife Views" Show Summaries
Show 1 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24.
- Grand Canyon
Join Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists as they raft through the beautiful Grand Canyon to survey one of the last remaining refugiums of the native humpback chub.
- Myths
Do hummingbirds ever stop flying? Do Gila monsters spit their venom? Find out the facts from the myths in this interesting story.
- Rio Salado Project
The Rio Salado Restoration Project and Audubon Arizona have teamed up to create a lush riparian habitat right in the middle of Phoenix.
Show 2 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1.
- Fish Arizona
So you’re new to Arizona and you want to go fishing? This story takes you out on Bartlett Lake with some savvy local fishermen who will tell you the secrets to fishing in Arizona.
- Desert Pupfish
Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists trek deep into Lousy Canyon to return a rare native fish to the wild.
- Black-necked Stilt
This elegant and beautiful shore bird is a common sight at local watering holes. Come along as we profile the black-necked stilt.
- Parker "Take a Kid Fishing" Day
The children of Parker get their own special day to learn about and enjoy the fun of fishing.
Show 3 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m Sunday, Oct. 8.
- Four Deserts
Arizona is the only place in the United States where all four North American deserts come together. This story takes you across the state where you’ll learn about the terrain and animals unique to each desert.
- Desert Cleanup
Keeping our deserts beautiful is everybody’s business. We’ll go out with one group who organized a big cleanup just north of Phoenix.
- Flat-tailed horned lizard
There is only one endangered horned lizard in Arizona, come along with us as we take a brief look at the flat-tailed horned lizard.
Show 4 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m Sunday, Oct. 15.
- Outdoor Women
Tonight’s show is all about the ladies. This story takes you to the cool country outside of Prescott for the "Becoming an Outdoor Woman" weekend.
- Annie Oakley
Girls got guns. The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers a special program designed to lead ladies into the shooting arts.
Show 5 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m Sunday, Oct. 22.
- Volunteers
This story salutes the unsung heroes of wildlife conservation: the many volunteers of the Arizona Game and Fish Department who consistently get the job done.
- Hunter Education Anniversary
Hunter education instructors are a special group of volunteers. They are celebrating 50 years of keeping Arizona hunters safe.
- Gun Safety
Knowing how to safely handle your gun in the field is the basis of every hunter education program. Here are some pointers from those who know.
- Wild Turkeys
Choosing the perfect gun can sometimes be confusing. In this story, Rob Keck, CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, has some firearm advice for turkey hunters.
- Roadrunner
The roadrunner is one of the most recognized and misunderstood birds in the Sonoran desert. Here’s a look at this sometimes zany bird. Beep beep.
Show 6 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m Sunday, Oct. 29.
- Wildlife Guide
Nothing is quite as exciting as being in the great outdoors and seeing wild animals. Tonight we’ll take you to some of the best places where you and your family can view wildlife. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will even provide the map.
- Abert Squirrel
If you have seen a squirrel in the pine country, it was probably an Abert squirrel. This story takes you along with a group of Arizona Game and Fish Department researchers as they study this fascinating little animal.
- Flat-tailed horned lizard
In the desert near Yuma lives the only endangered horned lizard. Tonight we take an expanded look at the world of the flat-tailed horned lizard.
Show 7 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.
- 143 Days
Here in Arizona, we love to talk about the weather, the perfect winters and the scorching summers, and we actually count the number of days when it rains. This story shows what happened when we had to count a record-setting 143 days between rainfalls.
- Lake Health
The health of our lakes and reservoirs is very important to all Arizonans. This story takes you out with Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists as they check on the latest threat to our fisheries: golden algae.
- Crayfish Festival
Crayfish are a non-native species that are becoming a problem in some of our lakes. Fortunately, they are fun to catch and good to eat, so come along as we take you on a good old-fashioned crayfish festival
Show 8 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12.
- Cibola Wildlife Refuge
For this story, we cross the state to the California line to meet some true snowbirds: the beautiful cranes and geese that make western Arizona their winter home.
- Burrowing Owls
Instead of looking to the sky for interesting birds, sometimes you need to look down. Tonight we’ll show what is being done to make sure the little burrowing owl will always have a home in Arizona.
- Alamo Burros
Not all wildlife is native; sometimes they are accidentally introduced by man, which is the case of the burro. Once a miner’s pack animal, they now roam free in central Arizona.
Show 9 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
- Lees Ferry
Tonight we travel to one of the most beautiful and world-renowned trout fishing areas you’ll find anywhere. Come along as we go fly-fishing on the Colorado River at Lees Ferry.
- Condor Rehab
The Vermilion Cliffs area of Arizona’s canyon lands is home to one of the largest and rarest birds in the world: the California Condor. We’ll take you there and show you how the latest technology is being used to help these magnificent birds survive.
- Lake Powell Fishing
Lake Powell offers many recreational opportunities, but tonight we are going to focus on just one: the thrill of striped bass fishing.
Show 10 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26.
- Snake Study
Do you ever wonder what rattlesnakes do when no one is watching? Tonight we take a tiny fiber optic camera inside a western diamondback's den. You’ll be amazed at what we saw.
- Reptile Book
If you are interested in Arizona amphibians and reptiles, you’ll want to check out this new field guide.
- Alligator Relocation
Reptiles that are turned in, abandoned or seized in Arizona are cared for by the Phoenix Herpetological Society. Tonight we take you to their sanctuary as they prepare 22 alligators to be moved to their new home in Florida.
Show 11 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3.
- CHAMP Program
The Arizona Game and Fish Department endeavors to make all of its programs accessible to everyone. The CHAMP program allows physically challenged hunters equal opportunity in the field.
- Hunting Dogs
For a bird hunter, dog really is man’s best friend. Tonight we’ll go out in the field to introduce you to some special canines.
- Wheeling Sportsmen
- Sound Study
Show 12 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m Sunday, Dec. 24.
- Lake Powell
The building of Glen Canyon Dam created the second-largest man-made lake in the U.S., but it also flooded much of beautiful Glen Canyon. The drought has caused the lake levels to drop, so tonight we take you to some of the canyon’s hidden treasures as they begin to re-emerge.
- Urban Corridor
We all know wildlife lives in the open stretches of land that weave through our cities, but what kind and how many are some of the questions Arizona Game and Fish biologists are trying to answer.
- Mearns Quail
There are several different species of quail living in Arizona. This story introduces you to the clown-like looking Mearns quail.
Show 13 Airs on KAET-TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, and on KUAT-TV at 6 p.m Sunday, Dec 31.
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