Arizona Game and Fish Department

FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019

ACTUAL ESTIMATE BASELINE

OPERATING BUDGET
Full Time Equivalent Positions 273.5 273.5 273.5
Personal Services 12,396,500 16,025,000 16,025,000
Employee Related Expenditures 9,586,600 12,995,100 12,645,900
Professional and Outside Services 576,600 685,100 685,100
Travel - In State 298,100 250,300 250,300
Travel - Out of State 125,700 161,100 161,100
Other Operating Expenditures 12,433,000 11,058,600 7,715,600
Equipment 1,292,100 947,300 947,300
OPERATING SUBTOTAL 36,708,600 42,122,500 38,430,300

SPECIAL LINE ITEMS

Pittman-Robertson/Dingell-Johnson Act 0 0 3,058,000
Game and Fish Trucks 0 485,700 0
Watercraft Grants 0 1,000,000 1,000,000
Watercraft Safety Equipment 0 701,000 0
AGENCY TOTAL 36,708,600 44,309,200 42,488,300

FUND SOURCES
Other Appropriated Funds
Capital Improvement Fund 1,001,200 1,001,200 1,001,200
Game and Fish Fund 30,649,400 37,110,600 36,314,400
Game, Non-Game, Fish and Endangered Species Fund 111,300 346,800 345,800
Watercraft Licensing Fund 4,946,700 5,834,400 4,810,700
Wildlife Endowment Fund 0 16,200 16,200
SUBTOTAL - Other Appropriated Funds 36,708,600 44,309,200 42,488,300
SUBTOTAL - Appropriated Funds 36,708,600 44,309,200 42,488,300

Other Non-Appropriated Funds 28,378,700 31,258,800 31,258,800

Federal Funds 47,698,600 44,547,400 44,547,400
TOTAL - ALL SOURCES 112,785,900 120,115,400 118,294,500

AGENCY DESCRIPTION — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) manages Arizona wildlife populations through the
operation of hunting and fishing license programs, enforcement actions for the unlawful taking of game, and wildlife habitat
protection and development. A 5-member commission appointed by the Governor oversees department operations.

Operating Budget Remove One-Time Funding

The Baseline includes a decrease of $(285,000) from the
The Baseline includes $38,430,300 and 273.5 FTE Watercraft Licensing Fund in FY 2019 for the elimination
Positions in FY 2019 for the operating budget. These of one-time funding for programs and equipment that
amounts consist of: curtail the spread of aquatic invasive species. These
efforts primarily focus on quagga mussels, which harm
FY 2019 native species and habitats; impair irrigation and power
Capital Improvement Fund $1,001,200 generation facilities; and negatively affect watercraft
Game and Fish Fund 33,256,400 recreation. Quagga mussels affect new areas via
Game, Non-Game, Fish and Endangered 345,800 watercraft transport and interconnected waterways.
Species Fund
Watercraft Licensing Fund 3,810,700 The FY 2018 budget provided a total increase of $513,800
Wildlife Endowment Fund 16,200 for aquatic invasive species curtailment, with $228,800
ongoing and $285,000 one-time. The one-time amount
FY 2019 adjustments are as follows: included $185,000 for the purchase of 6 new mobile

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decontamination units and contractor training for those Game and Fish law enforcement officers use heavy-duty,
units, and $100,000 for internal scientific research on 4-wheel drive trucks to operate in remote, off-road
population control and continued development and locations throughout the state. This line item provided
implementation of a multi-state watercraft tracking funding for replacement of the 9 highest-mileage trucks,
database. each with over 128,000 odometer miles.

Line Item Funding Shift Watercraft Grants

The Baseline includes a decrease of $(3,058,000) from the
Game and Fish Fund in FY 2019 for a shift in resources The Baseline includes $1,000,000 from the Watercraft
from the operating budget to the Pittman-Robertson/ Licensing Fund in FY 2019 for Watercraft Grants. This
Dingell-Johnson Act line item. amount is unchanged from FY 2018.

Remove Health Insurance Adjustment The program awards grants through a competitive grant
The Baseline includes a decrease of $(349,200) in FY 2019 process to Arizona watercraft enforcement agencies.
for the removal of a one-time FY 2018 health insurance These grants are used by agencies to expand Operation
adjustment. This amount consists of: Under the Influence enforcement efforts, such as
purchasing equipment, paying officers’ overtime, or
Game and Fish Fund (310,500) funding prevention and education programs.
Game, Non-Game, Fish and Endangered (1,000)
Species Fund
Watercraft Safety Equipment
Watercraft Licensing Fund (37,700)
The Baseline includes no funding from the Watercraft
(Please see the Technical Budget Assumptions section.)
Licensing Fund in FY 2019 for Watercraft Safety
Equipment. FY 2019 adjustments are as follows:
Pittman-Robertson/Dingell-Johnson Act
Remove One-Time Funding
The Baseline includes $3,058,000 from the Game and Fish The Baseline includes a decrease of $(701,000) from the
Fund in FY 2019 for a new Pittman-Robertson/Dingell- Watercraft Licensing Fund in FY 2019 for the elimination
Johnson Act line item. FY 2019 adjustments are as of one-time funding for the replacement of 8 patrol boats,
follows: the repair of 4 patrol boats, and the continued
implementation of free lifejacket loaner stations.
Line Item Funding Shift
The Baseline includes an increase of $3,058,000 from the Game and Fish law enforcement officers use patrol boats
Game and Fish Fund in FY 2019 for a shift in resources to enforce boating safety laws on state waters. This line
from the operating budget to the Pittman-Robertson/ item provided funding to replace boats with passenger
Dingell-Johnson Act line item. safety flaws and irreparable structural issues; repair boats
that can extend their lives by replacing motors,
This line item funds the state's 25% match for federal aid upholstery, gelcoats and fixing fiberglass damage; and
matching funds for wildlife restoration projects. provide the public with lifejackets in case they do not
have an adequate amount for their boating activities.
Game and Fish Trucks
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The Baseline includes no funding from the Game and Fish
Fund in FY 2019 for Game and Fish Trucks. FY 2019 FORMAT — Operating Lump Sum with Special Line Items
adjustments are as follows: by Agency

Remove One-Time Funding

The Baseline includes a decrease of $(485,700) from the
Game and Fish Fund in FY 2019 for the elimination of one-
time funding for the replacement of law enforcement
officer trucks.

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SUMMARY OF FUNDS
Actual Estimate

Big Game Permit Fund (GFA3712/A.R.S. § 17-231) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: License fees for hunting permits.
Purpose of Fund: Holding account for license fees from hunters who are unable to obtain big game hunting permits through the lottery
system.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 1,654,900 1,666,000

Capital Improvement Fund (GFA2203/A.R.S. § 17-292) Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Transfers from the Conservation Development Fund.
Purpose of Fund: To acquire, construct, improve and renovate department facilities.
Funds Expended 1,001,200 1,001,200
Year-End Fund Balance 927,500 927,500

Conservation Development Fund (GFA2062/A.R.S. § 17-282) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: A surcharge on hunting, fishing and combination licenses, and trout stamp sales.
Purpose of Fund: To make debt service payments if the department issues bonds for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and
renovating department facilities.
Funds Expended 2,156,500 1,007,700
Year-End Fund Balance 1,076,900 1,277,200

Federal Funds (GFA2000/A.R.S. § 17-231) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Revenue from federal grants.
Purpose of Fund: To be used as specified by the federal grants. The fund also generates interest owed to the federal government that is
paid on a quarterly basis.
Funds Expended 2,200 0
Year-End Fund Balance 4,500 4,500

Federal Grants - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Non-Appropriated

(GFA2999/A.R.S. § 35-142)
Source of Revenue: One-time Federal Funds allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5).
Purpose of Fund: One-time Federal Funds to be used by the department to fulfill Federal contracts.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 17,500 17,500

Federal Revolving Fund (GFA2028/A.R.S. § 17-406) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Funds received from the federal government for deposit and appropriated state matching money.
Purpose of Fund: For projects approved in compliance with the provisions of the restoration acts known as the Pittman-Robertson Act and
the Dingell-Johnson/Wallop-Breaux Act and other wildlife projects in which the cost may be partially or wholly reimbursed from Federal
Funds.
Funds Expended 47,696,400 44,547,400
Year-End Fund Balance 476,400 836,700

Firearms Safety and Ranges Fund (GFA2442/A.R.S. § 17-273) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Annual appropriation of $50,000 from retail sales taxes deposited to the General Fund and transferred to the fund
pursuant to A.R.S. § 42-5029D4, revenues derived from the sale or lease of real property owned by the commission, and interest earnings
as provided by A.R.S. § 17-273.
Purpose of Fund: To award grants to assist existing government-owned shooting ranges in adapting to changes in the use of adjacent
properties, including noise abatement, safety enhancement, range realignment, acquisition of land for buffer zones, or acquisition of State
Trust Lands for locating or relocating government-owned shooting ranges.
Funds Expended 35,800 35,800
Year-End Fund Balance 62,500 75,000

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Game and Fish Fund (GFA2027/A.R.S. § 17-261) Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Monies received from sales of licenses and tags for hunting, trapping and fishing, and other related fees and penalties.
Purpose of Fund: To provide funding for general operation of the Game and Fish Department and to match federal grants for fish and
wildlife restoration.
Funds Expended 30,649,400 37,110,600
Year-End Fund Balance 20,782,500 11,248,300

Game and Fish Federal Duck Stamps Fund (GFA3711/A.R.S. § 35-131) Non-Appropriated
Source of Revenue: Sale of federal duck stamps, a required annual purchase for waterfowl hunters.
Purpose of Fund: To remit proceeds to the federal government on an annual basis.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 95,600 69,500

Game and Fish In-Lieu Fee Program Restoration Endowment Trust Fund Non-Appropriated
(GFA3167/A.R.S. § 17-265)
Source of Revenue: Compensatory mitigation credit monies from permittee purchases; monies received from United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) for resolutions of federal enforcement actions on unauthorized activities not involving department staff.
Purpose of Fund: To fulfill department duties as an In-Lieu Fee sponsor pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act. Permittees that cannot
avoid environmental impact to wetlands and streams must purchase compensatory mitigation credits, the proceeds of which are used by
the Game and Fish Department for environmental restoration projects authorized by the USACE.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 0 0

Game and Fish Publications Revolving Fund (GFA4007/A.R.S. § 17-269) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Sales of agency publications, including Wildlife Views magazine and various field guides.
Purpose of Fund: To finance the production of agency publications. Amounts in excess of $80,000 revert to the Game and Fish Fund at
fiscal year end. However, in some circumstances, the balance forward may appear to exceed $80,000 without revertment due to
unexpended obligations at fiscal year end that the agency counts against the ending balance.
Funds Expended 168,600 168,600
Year-End Fund Balance 73,800 81,400

Game and Fish Special Stamp Collection Fund - For CA (GFA3709/A.R.S. § 17-343) Non-Appropriated
Source of Revenue: Handling of licenses and special use permits on waters shared with California.
Purpose of Fund: To remit proceeds to California on an annual basis pursuant to an agreement between AZGFD and the California Game
and Fish Commission.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 105,700 105,700

Game and Fish Stamps Fund (GFA3708/A.R.S. § 17-338) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Sale of licenses and special use permits on shared waters.
Purpose of Fund: To remit proceeds to Nevada on an annual basis pursuant to an agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish
Department and the State of Nevada.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 0 0

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Game and Fish Trust Fund (GFA3111/A.R.S. § 17-231) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Collections from local governments for the Urban Fishing program, transfers from the state Risk Management Fund,
proceeds from the charitable auction of bighorn sheep tags, and private donations from private contributors.
Purpose of Fund: This fund fulfills the wildlife-related requests of private contributors. Most donations include a request to protect or
research a particular form of wildlife.
Funds Expended 2,904,400 2,886,500
Year-End Fund Balance 10,801,400 12,710,400

Game, Non-Game, Fish and Endangered Species Fund (GFA2127/A.R.S. § 17-268) Appropriated
Source of Revenue: Contributions from taxpayers who select the "check-off" option for non-game wildlife on their Arizona state income
tax forms and interest earned.
Purpose of Fund: To provide funding for research on non-game wildlife, endangered species, and related habitat for use in the
department's management plan.
Funds Expended 111,300 346,800
Year-End Fund Balance 197,700 197,700

Heritage Fund (GFA2295/A.R.S. § 17-297) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Annual transfer from the Lottery Fund of up to $10,000,000 and interest earnings.
Purpose of Fund: To protect areas containing sensitive or endangered biological features and wildlife. At least 24% of the fund, but no
more than 60%, may be used for capital projects and acquisitions. Interest earnings are to be used for administration. The Game and Fish
Commission may spend its fund monies allocated for capital projects and acquisitions with the following conditions: 1) No more than 20%
may be used for purposes of operation and maintenance of acquired property and 2) At least 20% must be used for acquisition of
property.
Funds Expended 8,312,300 9,597,100
Year-End Fund Balance 16,966,000 17,491,400

IGA and ISA Fund (GFA2500/A.R.S.§ 35-142) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Monies received through intergovernmental and interagency service agreements.
Purpose of Fund: To execute intergovernmental and interagency service agreements.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 2,000 2,000

Indirect Cost Recovery Fund (GFA9000/A.R.S. § 35-142) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: This fund consists of revenue generated by billing federal aid for indirect costs.
Purpose of Fund: To pay departmentwide administrative and overhead costs.
Funds Expended 5,568,000 6,836,500
Year-End Fund Balance 4,086,200 4,319,700

Kaibab Co-op Fund (GFA3714/A.R.S. § 17-231) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Clearing account. In accordance with the Federal Sikes Act, 16 U.S.C. 670 et seq., monies are generated from the sale
of a Kaibab habitat management stamp, which is required to take deer on the Kaibab Plateau.
Purpose of Fund: To provide funding for habitat management.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 115,400 115,400

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Land and Water Conservation and Recreation Development Fund Appropriated
(GFA2036/A.R.S. § 17-267)
Source of Revenue: Fishing license fees.
Purpose of Fund: To pay for recreation benefits in conjunction with fish and wildlife restoration projects; purchase engineering services,
land, rights of way, water rights, and construction; and matching funds for Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson federal aid and other
available funds from federal, state, county or municipal sources.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 31,800 31,800

Livestock Compensation Fund (GFA3103/A.R.S. § 17-493) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Consists of federal monies, legislative appropriations and donations.
Purpose of Fund: To compensate livestock operators, landowners and lessees for wolf depredation on livestock and for participating in a
pay-for-presence program.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 0 0

Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund (GFA2253/A.R.S. § 28-1176) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: The Arizona Game and Fish Department receives 35% of off-highway vehicle user fees and annual collections from the
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax transfer to the State Parks Board, which is equivalent to 0.55% of the total license taxes on motor vehicle fuel.
Purpose of Fund: To plan, administer, and enforce off-highway vehicle recreation, and to develop facilities consistent with the off-highway
vehicle plan. Sixty percent of the monies collected are to be used by the Arizona State Parks Board for planning, administration, and
facilities development and 5% are to be used by the State Land Department for costs associated with off-highway vehicle use for land
within its jurisdiction. The remainder is transferred to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for informational and educational programs
on off-highway vehicle recreation and law enforcement activities.
Funds Expended 1,838,300 1,902,000
Year-End Fund Balance 606,900 479,900

Watercraft Licensing Fund (GFA2079/A.R.S. § 5-323) Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Registration fees for the licensing and numbering of watercraft, license taxes, and penalty assessments.
Purpose of Fund: To administer and enforce registration of watercraft and boating safety laws, and to provide any information and
education programs relating to boating and boating safety.
Funds Expended 4,946,700 5,834,400
Year-End Fund Balance 5,780,400 4,461,400

Wildlife Conservation Fund (GFA2497/A.R.S. § 17-299) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Monies received from tribal gaming in accordance with A.R.S. § 5-601.02.
Purpose of Fund: To conserve, enhance, and restore Arizona's diverse wildlife resources and habitats, and may include the acquisition of
real property.
Funds Expended 6,200,800 7,828,800
Year-End Fund Balance 7,875,900 6,547,100

Wildlife Conservation Enterprise Fund (GFA2029/A.R.S. 28-6302) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: External fee for service contracts and purchase orders.
Purpose of Fund: For research projects and goals specified by contractual agreements.
Funds Expended 1,007,200 735,000
Year-End Fund Balance 196,800 519,100

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Wildlife Endowment Fund (GFA2279/A.R.S. § 17-271) Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Sales of benefactor and lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, gifts, grants, contributions, and interest and investment
income.
Purpose of Fund: To provide funding for wildlife conservation and management.
Funds Expended 0 16,200
Year-End Fund Balance 2,643,300 2,822,300

Wildlife Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Fund (GFA2536/A.R.S. § 17-471) Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Legislative appropriations. The Legislature provided a non-lapsing, one-time allocation of $3,500,000 from the
General Fund in FY 2007.
Purpose of Fund: To provide funding for wildlife habitat restoration and improvement projects.
Funds Expended 0 0
Year-End Fund Balance 400 400

Wildlife Theft Prevention Fund (GFA2080/A.R.S. § 17-315) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Fines charged for the unlawful taking, wounding or killing, or unlawful possession of wildlife; and monies received
from donations.
Purpose of Fund: To finance reward payments to persons providing information about illegal wildlife activities; to finance the
department's "Operation Game Thief" program; and to promote awareness of the Wildlife Theft Prevention program.
Funds Expended 186,800 260,800
Year-End Fund Balance 128,600 74,500

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