Leveraging the ArcGIS Platform to Update 40 year-old Game Distributions

• Context - GIS@azgfd
• Infrastructure
• Game Distribution Updates

Whats the big idea?

• Leverage new and existing technologies
• Provide Department with GIS capabilities that enhance operational work flows
• Become more integrated with core functions of the Department's Enterprise and Business functions

"To be used for general information only. Data is highly generalized and was digitized from hand drawn maps...

...Data originally compiled and drawn manually (pen and ink) sometime in the late '70s. They were first digitized in 1983 or 1984. The data source can be traced to individual Wildlife Managers based throughout Arizona. Initial editing was performed by Phoenix-based Arizona Game and Fish Dept. biologists, and final editing was performed by Regional AGFD biologists (e.g.Tucson, Kingman, Flagstaff, etc.). "

Step 4: Finalize, publish and share...

Lessons Learned

• Keep it simple at first... they will eventually ask for more
• Indoctrinate slowly, and thoughtfully
• Give perspective, ownership

Moving Along

• Roadkill Data Collection System, Dispersed Camping Inventory, Wildcat Shooting Inventory, Locked Gate Inventory
• Sportsman's Value Mapping
• LORAX

Thanks!