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Arizona Game and Fish Department: Outdoor Skills & FishAZ Annual R3 Partner’s Gathering
February 7 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our annual R3 conservation partner meeting.
Meet and network with the many partners of the Outdoor Skills Network and FishAZ Network whose hard work and dedication help drive Arizona’s robust conservation work.
Learn and discuss how the 3 R’s (recruitment, retention, and reactivation) of hunting, fishing, shooting, trapping and other traditional outdoor activities contribute to Arizona’s conservation.
It will be an informative, collaborative and productive day and we welcome all leaders of the outdoors to join the conversation. This is a fantastic networking opportunity, so don’t miss it.
Discussion topics include:
~ About recruitment, retention, and reactivation and why it matters
~ 2025 Highlights and Successes
~ Partner Event Successes
~ Breakout Sessions
~ 2026 Planning and Opportunities
This year we will be spending some time in breakout sessions on a few different topics. This is a great time for you to connect with other partners on a similar topic and brainstorm ideas, solutions or events.
*This event is outdoor, under a big event tent please be sure to bring a camp chair and dress in layers for the tough Arizona winter*
Date: February 7th 2026
Time: 8am-9am Host Breakfast and Networking
Time: 9am-4pm Meeting with Host Lunch
Location: Ben Avery Archery Ranch 37098 N Archery Drive Phoenix, AZ 85086
What to bring: you’ll want to bring a camp chair and a notepad and pen.
For comments or questions please contact Doug Burt, AZGFD R3 Manager, dburt@azgfd.gov
About the Location
Enter from Arizona Game and Fish office entrance, follow Archery Drive past Clay Target Center and past Calle Silhouetta to the end of road at building and picnic area.