Arizona

The Commission:

• Name: Arizona Game and Fish Commission
• Regulatory or advisory: Regulatory
• Number of voting members: 5
• Term length: 5 years
• How selected: Appointed by Governor, from a list of recommended candidates provided by the Arizona game and fish commission appointment recommendation board
• Senate confirmation required: Yes
• Selection criteria per statute: 

“Not more than three members shall be members of the same political party, and no two members may be residents of the same county. Members shall be well informed on the subject of wildlife and requirements for its conservation.”

• From the Commission’s website: 

“The Arizona Game and Fish Commission establishes policy for the management, preservation, and harvest of wildlife. The Commission makes rules and regulations for managing, conserving, and protecting wildlife and fisheries resources, and safe and regulated watercraft and off-highway vehicle operations for the benefit of the citizens of Arizona.”

The Agency:

• Name: Arizona Game and Fish Department
• Type: Standalone agency
• Title of Agency Director: Director
• Selection process: Appointed by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission
• Mission statement from agency website: 

“To conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations.”

Revenue for Arizona Fish and Game Department:

† Other: Watercraft (7%), Off-Highway Vehicle Fund (2%)

†† Other (State and Federal): Misc Revenues (ex. Court Assessments/Fees/Refunds, Interest) (10%), Other Federal Agreements/Contracts (ex. USDA, BLM, BOR, DoD) (70%), Other State and Local Agreements/Contracts (ex. Cities, SRP, ADOT) (20%)

Sources:

• Arizona Fish and Game Revenue
• Email with Jennifer Alspaw, CFO-Business & Finance Chief, Arizona Game and Fish Department (April 2024)