Welcome to Gila County Cattle Growers Association
Serving our Ranchers Since 1934
The Gila County Cattle Growers Association is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Cattle Industry throughout Gila County, Arizona and the United States.
We are committed to range conservation and preservation of open space for ranchers, outdoor enthusiasts, sportsmen, and adventurers.
GILA COUNTY CATTLE GROWERS' ASSOCIATION
- A DROUGHT AND DEPRESSION BABY
The Gila County Cattle Growers' Association organized in the depths of the depression, during one of the worst droughts since the first settlers and their cattle arrived in Gila County in the 1870's. 104 ranchers came together that first year, 1934, many of them donating a calf to help finance their newly formed association.
Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth signed the Record of Decision for the revised Tonto National Forest Land Management Plan (land management plan) on December 8, 2023. The Record of Decision documents the rationale for approving the land management plan. This revised plan will replace the existing 1985 land management plan (1985 forest plan) effective 30 days from December 8, 2023. . For More Information Click Here . . .
NCBA Press Release Washington
(January 23, 2026)
– Yesterday, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) with bipartisan support. The bill would remove federal ESA protections for the Mexican wolf, restoring commonsense wildlife management authority and providing much-needed relief to cattle producers and rural communities across the Southwest.
NEPA for Ranchers: A pamphlet discribing the NEPA process on USFS and BLM rangelands.Contributing Authors: Jim Sprinkle, University of Arizona; Carolyn Eppler, Action Analysis Partners, LLC, Payson, Arizona; George Ruyle, University of Arizona; David Cook, DC Cattle Company, LLC, Globe, Arizona
PHOENIX— The Center for Biological Diversity and Maricopa Bird Alliance sued the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for allowing illegal cattle grazing to destroy protected streams and riparian areas in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest. The forest provides critical habitat for many endangered species, including birds, snakes and fish.
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