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ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations

This booklet includes annual regulations for statewide hunting of deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall bison, fall bear, mountain lion, small game and other huntable wildlife.* Hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. You may purchase Arizona hunting licenses and apply for the draw online. To report violators, call the Department’s Operation Game Thief line: 800-352-0700.

* Two other annual hunt draw information booklets are published for spring big game hunts and elk and pronghorn antelope hunts covering season dates, open areas, permits and drawing/application information. SAVE TODAY ADVENTURE TOMORROW

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AdPages2017.indd 7 4/17/2017 12:49:53 PM From the Director’s Desk

Welcome to the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Hunting Regulations for 2017-18! Whether you hunt with a bow, a muzzle loader, a rifle or a shotgun, we are pleased to offer you so many hunting opportunities across our state. In this publication, you’ll find many of the great ways to enjoy hunting in Arizona. Unlike other states where private land ownership limits the places where hunting is allowed, Arizona is fortunate to have abundant public lands where hunting, camping and other uses are not only allowed but encouraged. Arizona’s private landowners also understand the economic value of hunting, and the Game and Fish Department works with them to allow hunting on their land. Such agreements have opened up more than 4.3 million acres of private property to hunting. Combine all this hunting territory with nearly perfect weather year-round, and you’ll understand why Arizona is a hunter’s paradise. Arizona hunters aren’t just one-season wonders, they also take Many hunters find fulfillment and fun by joining hunting groups or advantage of our year-round opportunities to hunt. Even if you habitat partnership organizations. Volunteering their time, mem- miss getting a tag during the big-game draws in the spring and bers of hunting and wildlife organizations work side by side with fall, our plentiful small game, migratory waterfowl and over- AZGFD, providing the “boots-on-the-ground” labor needed to com- the-counter tag hunts provide the chance to get out into nature, plete these important projects spend time with close friends and maybe even bring some meat If picking up these regulations is your first step toward becoming home to the family table. a hunter, I want to offer congratulations… and some friendly ad- A recent survey by outdoor research firm Responsive Manage- vice. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is here to help you ment examined the reasons why people go hunting. While it’s get involved in hunting, or fishing, or pretty much anything associ- likely no secret to the hunting community, the researchers were ated with the Great Outdoors. Enroll in a Hunter Education course surprised at the number one reason people gave for hunting… to learn firearm safety, hunting regulations and more about the and it wasn’t to score a set of antlers for the rec-room wall. Most concept of “Fair Chase.” people say they hunt to provide good food for their families. And don’t forget to sign up for a free membership in the Arizona Think about that. More Americans are starting to question the Game and Fish Portal, your online gateway to all things wild. Once quality of the foods they eat, and rather than filling the freezer you have a Portal account (www.azgfd.gov), you’ll be able to access with store-bought meats laced with antibiotics, growth hormones, all our special maps, species information, hunting and fishing info, genetic modifications and other unnatural additives, health- and all the latest news from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. conscious Americans are embracing the idea of eating locally Finally, becoming a hunter means joining a time-honored tradition, harvested organic meat. and getting in touch with nature in more ways than you thought Hunting means much more than just bringing home the harvest. possible. We hope you’ll peruse every page of these regulations Ingrained in a hunter’s psyche is an inherent love of all wildlife, and make this the year you become a sportsman, a conservation- which is why we refer to hunters as the First Conservationists. ist… a hunter. Through their purchases of licenses and tags, and through extra taxes they pay on sporting equipment, Arizona hunters have con- tributed to the conservation and protection of all wildlife across the state. They’ve paid for reintroductions of species near extinc- tion, habitat improvements, wildlife surveys, water catchments and numerous other projects and services that give our state a wide array of healthy wildlife. Larry D. Voyles, Director

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2 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov AdPages2017.indd 6 4/17/2017 12:50:35 PM Important Information for 2017-2018 This list is for informational purposes only and lists the major changes that have occurred since publication of the last regulations booklet. Individuals should thoroughly ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT MISSION read and understand the appropriate regulations prior to submitting an application To conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and or going afield. If you have questions, please call 602-942-3000. manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. Mountain Lion Hunters The Arizona Game and Fish Department no longer offers Daylong shooting hours for mountain lion seasons. All seasons are Daylight ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION shooting hours only. Edward “Pat” Madden, Chair — Flagstaff James R. Ammons — Yuma James S. Zieler — St. Johns Keep Credit Card Information Updated Online applicants are encouraged to Eric S. Sparks — Tucson keep their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined Kurt R. Davis — Phoenix at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will no longer call customers to obtain payment on drawn ap- ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT 5000 W. Carefree Highway plications where credit cards have failed. Deadline for updating your credit or debit Phoenix, Arizona 85086 card information online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Thursday, July 6, 2017. 602-942-3000 NOTE: If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple applications, www.azgfd.gov please notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Larry D. Voyles, Director Game and Fish could be processed simultaneously. Ty E. Gray, Deputy Director Drones Drones are considered aircraft and shall not be used to harass wildlife or REGIONAL OFFICES assist in the taking of wildlife. For more specific information, please review Com- REGION I mission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-319 and R12-4-320 located in the back of this book. 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935 Also, see Fair Chase information on page 56. 928-367-4281 REGION II International Border Suspicious Activity Homeland Security Issues along the 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86005 International Border may affect the quality of a person’s hunt (see page 71). Call 928-774-5045 800-BE-ALERT to report suspicious activity. REGION III 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409 928-692-7700 Resident Licenses Available for Military Spouses The Arizona Game and Fish Department now offers a resident license for the taking of wildlife by the spouse of REGION IV 9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365 an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is permanently or temporar- 928-342-0091 ily stationed in Arizona. The license also will allow the spouse of an active duty REGION V member to apply for big game hunt permit-tags as a resident. 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745 520-628-5376 PointGuard — Tag Surrender, R12-4-118 Hunters may now choose to surrender REGION VI their hunt permit-tag prior to the start of their hunt. Hunters must have a Depart- 7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207 ment Portal Account and purchase the Department’s PointGuard Membership for $5 480-981-9400 at the time of application for each species. Refer to page 13 for more information. The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, Hunter Harvest Questionnaire Completing your hunter questionnaire, honestly age, religion or disability in its programs and activities. If and accurately, is very important to the management of wildlife in Arizona. Watch anyone believes that they have been discriminated against for your questionnaire in the mail then submit your response online. in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, the individual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s Office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, 602- 942-3000, or with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS:WSFR, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s Office as listed above.

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2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 3 Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 81 4/22/10 5:30:05 PM 2010-11 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations Arizona Hunting and Trapping 2010-11

Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 07-Hunt-Trap_Regs_SmallGame.indd 81 4 Table of Contents Phone Numbers Getting Started, License and Fee Information...... 6 Want To Know If You Were Drawn? Deﬁnitions...... 7 Call the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s automated North American Model ...... 8 service at 602-942-3000. Press 2 and follow voice prompts. You Ethics ...... 10 must provide your Department ID Number and birth date. This service is free of charge (long distance charges may apply). Or License Information ...... 12 visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at: License and Tag Fees ...... 14 www.azgfd.gov. Draw Information...... 16 Main Number: 602-942-3000 How to Apply...... 18 Choose 1 for known extension or name Important Dates ...... 20 Choose 2 for Draw, Bonus Points and Hunting and Fishing license info. Outdoor Skills...... 22 Choose 3 for Watercraft Scholastic Clay Target Program...... 22 Choose 4 for Regions Hunting Camps ...... 24 Choose 5 for Customer Service Choose 6 for Shooting Ranges Hunter Education...... 30 Big Game Seasons ...... 33 Report a Game or Fish Violation Deer ...... 35 800-352-0700 — Operation Game Thief Turkey ...... 46 Javelina ...... 48 Report Vandalism or Livestock Depredation 800-VANDALS (826-3257) Bighorn Sheep ...... 51 Bison ...... 54 Mandatory Harvest Reporting of: Bear ...... 57 These numbers are only for reporting your bear and mountain Mountain Lion ...... 60 lion harvests. Population Management ...... 64 Bear: 800-970-BEAR (2327) Maps ...... 70 Lion: 800-438-0447 Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons ...... 78 Tree Squirrel...... 78 Cottontail Rabbit ...... 80 Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals ...... 82 Other Birds and Mammals ...... 84 @ Pheasant ...... 86 Sign up for Quail ...... 88 Chukar Partridge ...... 90 Blue Grouse ...... 91 More Information to Know Before You Go ...... 96 eNews Where, When and How You Can Hunt ...... 96 Get the latest Arizona Game Operation Game Thief ...... 100 and Fish Department news Off-Highway Vehicles ...... 101 Clinics, Rafﬂes and Partnerships ...... 102 and information delivered Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take...... 104 right to your computer. Index ...... 135 www.azgfd.gov/signup

2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 5 Getting Started Checklist

Welcome to hunting in Arizona. If you don’t know where ❑ Step 3. “To Apply or not to Apply?” you want to hunt, what you need, or even what you can 1. Don’t Apply. hunt in Arizona, this section is for you. It is designed to For most small game species, and all predator/fur-bearer and help NEW hunters get started. Following is some basic other birds and mammals you simply need a license and any re- information you should consider while planning your quired validations (for example: stamps) to hunt. hunt. The best way for all hunters to prepare themselves There are also several big game species that you may pursue sim- to hunt in Arizona is to take a Department-sponsored ply by purchasing an over-the-counter nonpermit-tag in addition hunter education course (see page 30). to your license. These hunts include archery turkey, mountain lion, fall bear, some archery deer and elk. Mountain lion, bison, bear and bighorn sheep have mandatory reporting requirements, ❑ Step 1. Where to Start so check the information on the corresponding Commission Order. 1. What animal(s) can you hunt? 2. Apply. • Small game: cottontail rabbit, tree squirrel, migratory game Permits for most big game species, sandhill crane, and pheas- birds, and upland game birds like quail. ant are issued through a hunt drawing. If interested in hunting • Big game: black bear, bighorn sheep, bison, deer (mule and any of these species, you must apply for a tag in a drawing; refer white-tailed), elk, javelina, mountain lion, pronghorn ante- to page 16 in this booklet or the appropriate supplement for spe- lope, and turkey. ciﬁc information. You can apply online or by paper application. The sample application form on page 19 will help you to apply • Predator/fur-bearer: coyotes, skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcat, for both a tag and license. Follow the instructions on the sample ringtail, weasel, and badgers. form and DON’T forget to include your correct fee(s). • Other birds and mammals.

2. Do you have a hunting license? ❑ Step 4. Do Your Homework To hunt in Arizona, a license is required. Check out page 14 for 1. Common violations a list of our hunting permit and license fees. You can purchase hunting licenses online at www.azgfd.gov. You also can purchase Before you go hunting we recommend you read pages 104-105 licenses, tags, and/or stamps from any of our 200+ license deal- to be aware of the most common violations. Also, take a look at ers (information is online at www.azgfd.gov), or Department the Arizona laws and rules beginning on page 108 to learn what offices statewide (see page 3 for office locations). you can and can’t do in Arizona. If you are witness to a violation please call our Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-352-0700 Are you a resident? See “resident” definition on page 7. You to report the violation. You may be eligible for a cash reward. cannot be a resident of more than one state. 2. Care/transport information 3. Did you validate your license? Before you go in the field, review our laws and rules to under- You must first sign your license. For some species you must also stand requirements to possess and transport wildlife after your purchase a stamp or stamp privilege for the license to be valid. hunt. Generally, you need to keep your license on your person You will need a tag in addition to a valid license to hunt big game, and your tag affixed to your carcass at all times during transport. sandhill cranes, and pheasants. You must also sign all tags before The Department has information available to properly care for going afield for them to be valid. your wildlife (see page 3 for regional office locations and phone numbers). ❑ Step 2. Where/When to Hunt 3. You’re on your way! 1. Where do you want to hunt? These are just some basic steps to help you start your first hunt. Please read through the rest of the hunting and trapping regula- Arizona is divided into Game Management Units (GMU or unit) tions to better familiarize yourself with hunting in Arizona. If this composed of state, federal, military, and private land. Review the section fails to answer your questions, contact any Arizona Game GMU maps (pages 70-77), and the “Where you can hunt section” and Fish office or visit our website www.azgfd.gov. (page 96) for more information. 2. When do you want to hunt? There are several different seasons in which you can hunt a species. Go to individual species to determine their seasons.

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A firearm intended to be fired from the intended to be fired from Handgun: A firearm Muzzleloading hand, incapable having a single barrel, firing fixed ammunition, of black powder the muzzle with loaded through black pow- or synthetic single projectile. der, and a be fired from the shoul- : A firearm intended to Muzzleloading Rifle der, incapablesingle barrel and of firing fixed ammunition, having a through the muzzle with black powdersingle chamber, loaded or synthetic black powder, and a single projectile. a Commission Order Nonpermit-tag: A tag for a hunt in which number and the number of tags is not limited does not assign a hunt A nonpermit-tag along with a license autho- (over-the-counter tag). be certain game species. A nonpermit-tag may rizes a hunter to hunt offices or from licensed dealers. purchased at Department (claims the state “Resident” means a person who is domiciled Resident: home and principal res- of Arizona as their true, fixed and permanent ofdate the preceding for six months immediately idence) in this state application permit, tag, or stamp and does not claim res- for a license, idency for any purpose in another state or jurisdiction; or is a member on activeis who of, spouse or States, United the of forces armed the of duty state for either permanent or temporary and stationed in this duty; dutyactive on States United the of forces armed the of a member is or countryor another state in stationed hometheir as this state lists but who permit, tag, or stamp. of record at the time of applying for a license, license. All other individu- Arizona Residents may purchase a resident als must purchase a non-resident license. Nonpermit-tag: A tag issued for a supplemental hunt. Restricted Season: The legally established time a species can be hunted. Small Game: Any of the following tree species: cottontail rabbits, chukar partridge, squirrels, upland game birds (quail, blue grouse, and pheasants), and migratory birds (doves, waterfowl, game sand- coots, gallinules, snipe, and band-tailed pigeons). hill crane, organisms that existing population of similar Species: A naturally usually interbreed only among themselves. Stamp: A form of authorization in addition to a license that allows the license holder to take wildlife specified by the stamp. The form of the stamp may be an actual stamp affixed to the back of the license, a printed privilege on the license itself, or a printed privilege on a sepa- license form. rate Supplemental Hunt: A season established for a particular species by the Commission for the following take of depredating purposes: wildlife, take of wildlife under an Emergency Season, or take of wildlife under a population management hunt. The Commission through Commission Order shall approve a season or seasons and prescribe a maximum number of restricted nonpermit-tags for specific species that the Director may authorize for issuance. registered number Number: A trapper’s Registration Trapper li- shall be issued by the Department and entered upon the trapping number is not registration cense at the time of purchase. A trapper’s regis- shall plainly be identified with the trapper All traps transferable. name and address. number or the trapper’s tration Definitions

ing, and other licenses and stamps. License Dealer: A business authorized to sell Arizona hunting, fish- License application fee to the Department. completing an application (page 65) and submitting it along with the plemental hunt is authorized. Entryhunter pool consists of into the wishing to be considered for a restricted nonpermit-tag when a sup- : A computerized database comprised of individuals Hunter Pool hunt a designated species during the designated hunt. A hunt permit-tag along with a license authorizes an individual to mission Order and may only be obtained through a random drawing. drawing. mission Order and may only be obtained through a random assigned a hunt number. The number of tags is limited by the Com- The number assigned a hunt number. : A tag for a hunt in which a Commission Order has Hunt Permit-tag permit-tags are issued through a drawing. may hunt. Hunt numbers are assigned for any species where hunt weapon type, number of available permits, legal wildlife, and who hunt number will specify species, dates, boundaries of the hunt area, hunt where a limited number of hunt permit-tags is available. The Hunt Number: The number assigned by Commission Order to a GMU hunting by a particular hunt number. that is open to unit, group of units, or any portion of Arizona and not included in a unit, group of units, or any portion of Arizona : A game management unit (GMUHunt Area or unit), portion of a HAM: weapon typeDesignates archery, as handgun, or muzzleloader. ranking above the Species level and below the Family level. above the Species level and belowranking the Family Genus: A major category in the classification of animals and plants (see maps on pages 70-77, and boundary definitions on page 114). (see maps on pages 70-77, for management purposes, commonly referred to as GMUfor management purposes, commonly referred or Unit Game Management Unit: An area established by the Commission provide their Social Security number.) generated number. (Federal regulations require all applicants regulations require must (Federal number. generated their Social Security issued, computer- number or a Department address, and to accumulate bonus points. A hunter may designate address, and to accumulate bonus points. Department ID: A number used to identify by name and the hunter the 24-hour period betweenDaylong: the 24-hour midnight and midnight. permits available for a hunt. taken; set bag or possession limits for wildlife; or set the number of taken; set bag or possession limits for wildlife; open areas for taking wildlife; specify wildlife that may or may not be does any or all of the following:does any or all of the open, close, or alter seasons and : A document adopted by the Commission that : A document adopted Commission Order ed random numbers during a draw. during a draw. numbers ed random to issue a Big Game Drawing applicantto issue a Big Game Drawing additional computer-generat- : An accumulated credit that authorizes the Department : An accumulated credit Bonus Point each year for various species. each year for various termine issuance of hunt permit-tags. Three separate draws occur draws permit-tags. Three separate termine issuance of hunt : A random computerized lottery computerized to de- : A random drawing Big Game Drawing chery these species require a nonpermit-tag. deer; archery ar- lion and some turkey, fall bear, mountain turkey, youth and mountain lion. All species require a hunt permit-tag, except for a hunt permit-tag, lion. All species require and mountain pronghorn antelope, elk, turkey, javelina, bear, bighorn sheep, bison javelina, bear, bighorn antelope, elk, turkey, pronghorn : Any of the followingGame: Any of the Big white-tailed deer, species: mule deer, The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation

What Is It? The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the world’s most successful system of con- Did You Know? servation. No other continent retains such a complete balance of native wildlife species. While other countries struggle to conserve the little they have left, we enjoy great diversity and abundance of The Arizona Game and Fish wildlife. This user-pay, public-benefit model relies on sound science, public participation, active habitat management, strict regulation, and active law enforcement to sustain wildlife populations. The Department is responsible end result is a harvestable surplus of game species every year, and an opportunity for all to enjoy it. for wildlife management in the state and receives no state tax dollars. Hunters and anglers pay for wildlife conservation through their purchase of licenses, tags and stamps, and excise taxes on hunting and fishing gear. The conservation dollars paid by hunters and anglers benefit both game and nongame species and their habitats.

Sportsmen’s Role in Wildlife Conservation have generated more than $10 billion toward wildlife conservation since 1937. Whether one chooses to actively participate in hunting or angling, Though past conservation efforts have focused on hunted spe- people interested in wildlife and its future should understand the cies, non-hunted species reap the rewards as well. Countless role sportsmen and women play in conservation. Hunters and numbers of non-hunted species have been saved from peril by anglers were the forward-thinking conservationists who developed protecting wetlands for ducks, forests for deer and grasslands for the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation over a century pronghorn. ago. Hunting, angling and shooting sports continue to be the primary source of funding for conservation efforts in North America. If Hunting and Angling Ended Through a 10 percent to 12 percent excise tax on hunting, angling and shooting sports equipment, participants in those activities There is no alternative funding system in place to replace the potential lost funds for conservation. If hunting and angling end, funding for wildlife conservation, including enforcement of all wildlife laws, will be jeopardized. Hunters, anglers, shooters and boaters actively support wildlife conservation through tangible actions such as buying licenses and paying excise taxes on hunting, fishing and shooting equipment and motor boat fuel. Why are hunters and anglers so willing to support conservation through their pocketbooks? Because people place added value on — and are willing to pay for — what they can use. Given the rate of population growth, particularly in western states, the percentage of people participating in hunting and fishing is decreasing. Therefore, it is important to engage in traditional outdoor recreational activities and introduce others to these Sandhill cranes opportunities. 8 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees 9 The reward for this successful model of conservation is the opportunity for all. Scientific information gathered from this radio-collared elk, animals, like contribute to wise wildlife management decisions. Sportsmen’s dollars help pay for wildlife research in the user-pay, public-benefit model of conservation. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Hunting and angling laws are created angling laws are Hunting and process through public harvestHunting seasons, and penal- limits for violations are established ties imposed Everyonethrough laws and regulations. has the opportunityto shape the laws and regu- conservation.lations applied in wildlife and Shooters Hunters, Anglers, Boaters Conservation Fund sales and excise Hunting and fishing license taxes on hunting, shooting and fishing equip- fuels pay for the ment and motor boat including wildlife management of all wildlife, species that are not hunted. Wildlife is an international resource Proper stewardship of wildlife and habitats is both a source of national pride and an opportunity na- with other to cooperate resources. tions with whom we share natural management of migrating Cooperative waterfowl is one example of successful international collaboration. Science is the basis for wildlife policy The limited use of wildlife as a renewable resource is based on sound science. natural learn as we go, adapting our manage- We based on monitoring to ment strategies achieve sustainability.

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Wildlife of Model American North The

these laws is critical to wildlife conservation. Regulations for the taking of wildlife are forged through public input. Enforcement of Regulations for the taking of wildlife are forged through public input. Enforcement enforcement. monitoring, habitat conservation law and ﬁnancial support and advocacy for research, ership. This concept ensures a broad base of ership. This concept ensures a broad base or privilege, ﬁnancial capacity land own- or for all in good standing, not by social status for all in good standing, not by social status gling and wildlife conservation is guaranteed Opportunity to participate in hunting, an- Hunting and angling opportunity for all regulating commerce of wildlife parts. ability through regulation of harvest and the sale of meat and hides ensure sustain- Early laws banning commercial hunting and Early laws banning commercial hunting and Regulated commerce in wildlife provided to all. ownership and responsibility, opportunity is life belongs to everyone. Through shared The public trust doctrine means that wild- The public trust doctrine Wildlife is held in the public trust Wildlife is held in the American Model are: partment’s core concepts of the North partment’s core concepts backbone. The Arizona Game and Fish De- backbone. The Arizona the country. Hunters and anglers are its Hunters and anglers the country. conservation and throughout in Arizona servation for wildlife is the foundation The North AmericanThe North of Wildlife Con- Model Arizona’s Core Concepts Core Arizona’s Ethics

Ethical Hunting is Everyone’s • If you meet up with another hunter in the involve firearms and hot tempers. Wheth- Business field, be polite engage in conversation er you are in the city or next to a waterhole, and share information. any threats, intimidation, assault, or disor- “Ethics is not only about what you should • A trophy is calculated not by score but by derly conduct can result in citations, arrests not do, but what you should do. Offer to and/or jail time. Please refrain from con- lend a hand to another hunter if they are re- memories. Be respectful and congratulate others for their harvest, regardless of ant- frontational behavior — ethical hunting is trieving downed game, share information everyone’s business. on hunting conditions and engage in helpful ler size. conversation with beginners you happen to Ethics with Waterholes Ethics with the Quarry meet. Hunting is a heritage we all share, and • Only take a well-placed shot in a vital together, we can continue to share it for gen- • Waterholes on public and state lands be- area of the game species you are permit- erations to come.” long to everyone, and everyone should ted to take; – Arizona Game and Fish Department enjoy free and equal access; • Know your limitations. Be mindful of your What are Ethics? • Responsible hunters should respect other hunters’ privileges. They should leave the effective shot range. Avoid extreme dis- Ethics generally relate to fairness, respect area if another hunter gets to a waterhole tance shots, risky angles and situations and responsibility. Aldo Leopold once said first; where you do not feel confident in your shot. Strive for a quick, clean harvest; “ethical behavior is doing the right thing • Ethically responsible hunters will always when no one else is watching-even when yield to another hunter who has reached • Select appropriate equipment for your doing the wrong thing is legal.” They are the waterhole first on any given morning quarry. Be aware of the equipment’s lim- the personal unwritten rules that we value. or evening during the hunt; itations as well as your effective range. When we talk about an ethical hunter their Take time to practice to ensure an accu- • Simply posting a sign/notice on or near a behavior is an example of the sportsmanship rate shot; they demonstrate in the field. waterhole does not give anyone the exclusive right to hunt that waterhole; the • Respect your personal capabilities under Ethics with Landowners hunter actually needs to be present; various conditions that you could poten- tially encounter during a hunt. Consider • Hanging a tree stand or setting a blind • Ask permission for access prior to your general health, physical condition, near a waterhole does not entitle a per- the season before hunting on private weather and elevation in the area you son to exclusive hunting rights to that property; plan to hunt. Be sure to hunt areas that waterhole. Depending on the location • Go out of your way to respect landown- are within your physical limitations. it may be unlawful to leave tree stands ers and their property. Be courteous, visit hanging or blinds set for extended pe- • Bowhunters should keep in mind shots at with them, be thankful, offer assistance riods of time. They may be considered greater distances may result in the quar- when necessary, or share your harvest abandoned property and subject to ry moving before the arrow reaches it. with them; seizure. Kinetic energy is extremely important • Leave the land better than you found it. on larger game animals as energy is lost • It is unlawful for a person to camp with- Return all gates to the way they were. at longer distances which can result in in one-fourth mile of a natural water hole Notify the landowner of any damage or wounded or lost game; containing water or a man-made wa- repairs needed to fences that you find tering facility containing water in such a • Learn about the habits and habitat of the and offer your help; place that wildlife or domestic stock will game species you are hunting; • When “nature calls,” walk away from be denied access to the only reasonably • Make every possible effort to recover roads and trails. Find a discrete location available water. game; and bury the waste; • Hunters are asked to please be courteous • Adhere to the rules of fair chase; • Drive only on existing roads approved for and not hunt over waters all day to allow • Follow up every shot at game with a use; time for livestock to access waters. search for sign. You cannot always tell im- • Leave livestock and other property mediately that an animal has been hit. undisturbed. Ethics about “First-Come, First-Served” Ethics with Carcass Disposal Ethics with Other Hunters “First Come – First Serve” is a common cour- Thanks to recreationists, the Operation • Follow safe firearms and bow handling tesy that should be used when more than Game Thief Program has enjoyed great practices at all times; one person wants to hunt the same area success with the Department receiving thou- • Abide by game laws and regulations; or waterhole, regardless of who has a tree sands of calls each year many of which lead stand or blind in the area. The Arizona Game • Refrain from interfering with anoth- to the apprehension of wildlife law violators. and Fish Department reminds all hunters er hunter’s hunt or campsite. If you see The Arizona Game and Fish Department also that confrontations in hunting situations can someone in that area, back out; receives calls regarding the dumping of wild- 10 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees 11 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 shoots a second elk due to a pass-through elk due to a pass-through shoots a second dove shoots an extra shot, or accidentally are in- While these accidents over the limit. hunters do occur to honest frequent, they every year. in the time immediately after decisions Your you make a mistake can make a huge Mistake or acci- difference in the outcome. ultimately responsible dent, the sportsman is self-reporting may for their actions. Although it will greatly not get you out of a citation, of being cited for a re- reduce the likelihood vocable When accidents happen it offense. is critical you notify soon the Department as yourself in this situa- as possible. If you find tion don’t compound your mistake by trying Game Thief to conceal it. Call the Operation at your first opportu- Hotline (800-352-0700) nity and follow instructions provided by the A wildlife manager will be dis- the operator. patched to the scene to assist you. In almost all cases, the meat from animals involved in a a self-reported violation will be donated to charitable organization. Report this information to the Arizona hot- Game and Fish Department’s 24-hour Callers (826-3257). line at 1-800-VANDALS can remain confidential and rewards may be offered for information that leads to an arrest. is not a victimless crime; it affects Vandalism us all. Don’t let irresponsible vandals de- hunting wildlife habitat and steal your grade and outdoor recreational opportunities. If you observe vandalism or livestock depredation, please call: 1-800-VANDALS (826-3257). to poor behavior by anyone recreating on the ranch. If someone the ranch. to poor behavior by anyone recreating on is caught engaging in poor behavior by breaking wildlife laws and rules, that person no longer has permission to hunt, recreate, ranch Landowneror pass through private lands enrolled in the Compact. that our hunters can awareness aims to raise influ- This program of the value ence future access through respect and appreciation more information visit http://agfd-of private lands for wildlife. For landownerrelations.com/ranch-compact-overview/ Ethics same rights as you do to use the lands; as you do to use the same rights from the field. your game transporting discreetly; animals Transport visible. Respect places where it is easily be walking by; other people that may place when return- entering into a public cannoting from a hunt if you change image; clothes. Present a professional with you. certainly can affect your hunting access. A improve- single act of vandalism to ranch ments or livestock can result in a landowner locking gates on private lands. Don’t allow a few unethical individuals to cause the loss of access privileges to areas where you and your friends like to hunt. Help maintain your public access by reporting violations. If you observe somebody committing vandalism or causing damage to livestock, note a description of the persons, vehicles, license plate numbers, location, time, date and any other information. Ethics in Reporting Honest Ethics in Reporting Mistakes The Arizona Game and Fish Department re- of alizes that with the hundreds of thousands hunters that take to the field each year there are bound to be some unfortunate circum- be a case It might stances that may occur. where a hunter mistakes a doe for a buck, • non-hunters when Be courteous to • dressing in Don’t leave remains of field • ability Clean up to the best of your before • of your hunt; photographs tasteful Take • Invite someone new come hunting to Report vandalism at 1-800-VANDALS

and their property. They possess the and their property. The Landowner Compact is a new initiative that the Department access to and through has developed to help ensure hunters have private property and provides landowners that the an assurance ethicalDepartment is working with all hunters to promote use of Landowners enrolling the land and respect for private property. on the Landowner Compact authorize AZGFD wildlife managers to specif- rules and ranch act as their agent to enforce trespass laws ically ethical designed to address due issues that arise on a ranch Landowner Compact Landowner Vandalism has been identiﬁed by numerous Vandalism surveys as one of the top reasons for denial of access through private lands. is the malicious and deliber- Vandalism ate destruction of someone else’s property, and this includes destruction of property out in the countryside, such as shooting salt blocks, windmills, and water troughs, cutting fences, removing boards from corrals to use as ﬁrewood, etc. These are not wildlife violations, but they PROTECT YOUR ACCESS! YOUR PROTECT

prohibited from wasting game meat. gated to remove game from the field and are gated to remove game from the field and are odors. Remember that sportsmen are obli- bags or wrap the carcassbags or wrap to reduce offensive Additionally if utilizing a dumpster use trash Additionally if utilizing a dumpster use trash tree away from camping areas and roads. ing the carcasses under a or leaving them Ethics with Non-hunters • Show respect for other users of the land public. The Department recommends bury-public. The Department that they are not discovered by the general by the general that they are not discovered dispose of their lawfully taken carcasses so partment asks that sportsmen take carepartment asks that sportsmen to effort to reduce unnecessary reports the De- and in or near a campsites and roads. In an casses in dumpsters, close to urban areas, reports are from individuals that find the car-reports are from individuals appreciates notification.appreciates most cases In the circumstances the Department expects and the Department expects circumstances animal was taken legally. Under these taken legally. animal was reporting partythe to discern that is unable life that have been legally killed because been legally killed life that have the License Information

Who Can Go? you are a lifetime license holder who has may apply for no more than two apprentice Everyone needs a license to hunt wildlife in moved out of state, the 10 percent non-resi- hunting licenses per calendar year. When ap- Arizona. You need in your possession a val- dent cap does not apply to you. The lifetime plying for an apprentice license, the mentor id hunt or combination hunt and fish license, license will remain legal for the taking of all must name the person he or she will be tak- plus any required hunt permit-tags, nonper- wildlife as permitted by law. Residency may ing afield. be re-established after moving back to Arizo- mit-tags, or stamps. Neither a Short-term High Achievement Scout License Combination Hunting and Fishing License na and meeting the required time period as defined below. The High Achievement Scout License is of- nor an Apprentice Hunting License is valid fered to a resident youth who has attained for big game. Residency Requirements either the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scout) or Youth ages 10–17 must purchase a Youth “Resident” means a person who is domiciled received a Gold Award (Girl Scout). The fee Combination Hunting and Fishing license. (claims the state of Arizona as their true, for the reduced license is $5. The applicant The license fee is $5. fixed and permanent home and principal must present proof of their rank or award residence) in this state for six months im- by providing their certification letter, wallet A person under 10 may hunt wildlife other mediately preceding the date of application card, or award certificate at any Department than big game without a license only when for a license, permit, tag, or stamp and does office, and complete the High Achievement accompanied by a properly licensed person not claim residency for any purpose in an- Scout License application (Form 306, avail- 18 years or older. No more than two unli- other state or jurisdiction; or is a member or able on the Department website or at any censed children may accompany any license spouse of a member of the armed forces of Department office). This license is not avail- holder. the United States who is on active duty and able through the draw. At the age of 21, an No one under the age of 14 may hunt big stationed in this state for either permanent Eagle Scout or Gold Award recipient is no game without having completed a Hunter or temporary duty; or is a member of the longer eligible for the High Achievement Education Course. No one under age 10 may armed forces of the United States on active Scout License, and from that point forward hunt big game in Arizona. To hunt big game, duty stationed in another state or country would be required to purchase an adult anyone 10 to 13 years of age must have in but who lists this state as their home of re- license. their possession a valid combination hunt cord at the time of applying for a license, and fish license, a valid Hunter Education permit, tag, or stamp. Lost License or Tag Replacement Course completion card, plus any required Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags, and non- Arizona residents may purchase a resident permit-tags or nonpermit-tags. permit-tags may be replaced for a $4 fee at license. All other individuals must purchase a any Arizona Game and Fish Department li- Where to Buy Licenses non-resident license. cense dealer. Licenses purchased online can be reprinted for free. Duplicate licenses Arizona hunting licenses may be purchased Apprentice License online at www.azgfd.gov. If you purchase a can be purchased online. Consult R12-4-103 Resident licensed hunters are able to ob- license online, you must print the license (page 112) Duplicate Tags and Licenses for tain a free Apprentice Hunting License valid from your home printer. The Arizona additional information. Stamps cannot be re- for two days for use when mentoring a new Game and Fish Department will not mail placed, they must be repurchased. hunter. This affords new hunters the oppor- your license to you. Licenses also can be ob- tunity to “try before you buy,” under the tained from any license dealer or Arizona Physically Challenged Hunters supervision of a licensed hunter. Game and Fish Department office (see loca- Those hunters who are physically challenged tions on page 3 of this booklet). An Apprentice Hunting License is valid for may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/ two consecutive days when the apprentice is Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217 If you are applying for a big game permit-tag accompanied in the field by a mentor. An ap- for information about this permit (page 124). or bonus points on a paper application, you prentice hunting license is valid for the taking Contact any Arizona Game and Fish Depart- may purchase your general hunt (available of small game, fur-bearing animals, preda- ment office for additional information and for residents only) or combination hunt and tory animals, nongame animals, and upland application. fish license while you are entering your ap- game birds. Any required stamps must be plication for the draw. The license will not be purchased in addition to obtaining an Ap- Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt issued and mailed until the draw is complete. prentice Hunting License. An apprentice may in Arizona be a resident or non-resident and may only Pursuant to regulations by the U.S. Bureau Lifetime License Holders of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), non- If a lifetime license holder changes residency be licensed pursuant to this paragraph once per calendar year. A mentor must be a do- immigrant aliens who want to temporarily status from Arizona, the licensee must then import firearms and/or ammunition into the purchase non-resident stamps, tags, and miciled resident of this state who is at least 18 years of age and must possess an an- United States for the allowable purpose of permits. A non-resident tag or stamp can ac- taking wildlife will need an ATF import company your lifetime resident license. If nual hunting or combination license or a complimentary or lifetime license. A mentor permit and valid hunting license in

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License and Fees 13 the Department of the Tag Transfer (i.e., Transfer the Department of the Tag receipt from the qualified nonprofit) quest and provide proof of the tag being donated within 60 days of the donation; days prior to the next and no less than 30 deadline for that species draw transfer the permit or tag to the child in a the transfer the Commission. manner prescribed by parent, grandparent be accompanied by a field. or guardian when in the years of age, must cense and, if under 14 the Arizona hunter satisfactorily complete education course or another comparable hunter education course that is approved by the director. the child’s bag limit. Once a tag is transferred at a Department office, the original permittee may no longer use it. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 • Hunters must provide acceptable proof to • Surrender re- must submit your Tag You According to rule, the Department has multiple options for re-issuance of surrendered tags. Proximity to start of a hunt, type of tag and demand for the tag will guide decisions about re-issuance of surrendered tags. the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s big or guardian’s big grandparent’s the parent’s, pursuant or tag to take big game game permit to the following requirements: • must or guardian The parent, grandparent • or tag must The child receiving the permit • li- The child must possess a valid hunting • Any big game that is taken counts toward and scroll to the Visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting additional hunting information. There you Organiza- Transfer.” will find a link titled “Tag tions you can donate your tag to are listed on the page. - have expended your bonus points, you will then be eligible to participate in Tag Surrender again. the hunt permit-tag will be reinstated will be awarded had you not drawn the left column) If a child with a physicalIf a child with disability under is the child must satisfactori- years of age, 14 the Arizona hunter educationly complete Ed- Hunter comparable course or another ucation Course that is approved by the director. ed States who has a service-connected of this para- the purposes For disability. means a permanent “disability” graph physicalimpairment that substantial- major life activities ly limits one or more of another per- requiring the assistance son or a mechanical device for physical mobility. profit organization that is qualified under of the United States in- section 501(c)(3) ternal revenue code and that affords opportunities and experiences to children with life-threatening medical conditions or with physical disabilities or to veterans with service-connected disabilities. License Information License When you surrender your hunt permit-tag: • The bonus points you expended to draw • The bonus point you would have accrued permit-tag hunt your qual a to transfer you If in participate still may you nonprofit, ified Surrender: Tag • must meet the requirements (listed in You • the Unit- of the armed forces of A veteran • “Qualified organization” means a non- or legal guardian may A parent, grandparent or guard- allow grandparent’s the parent’s, to use ian’s minor child or minor grandchild PointGuard (Tag Surrender, R12-4-118) Surrender, (Tag PointGuard

ing medical condition or by a minor child who has a permanent physical disability. tag per species then the next time drawn tag per species then the next time drawn for that species, the tag will have to be used (expends bonus points). Once you PointGuard Membership. Cost is $5 per Membership. Cost is $5 PointGuard species. This membership is purchased at the time of application for each species the end Membership at (Select PointGuard of your online application) Account line (not available to paper applicants)

• has a life-threaten- A minor child who fied organization for use by: person’s big game permit or tag to a quali- nization, to allow the a person to transfer an application process for a qualified orga- mits and tags under this paragraph, including including mits and tags under this paragraph, and conditions of transferring and using per- and conditions of transferring The Commission may prescribe the manner The Commission may prescribe the manner less donating to a non-profit organization. big game tags. A $4 transfer fee applies, un- fee applies, big game tags. A $4 transfer Rules there are ways people canRules there are ways transfer and Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Arizona Game and However, under Arizona Revised Statutes bonus points (except as provided below).bonus points (except burse you for your fees or reinstate your burse you for your fees permit, the Department is unable to reim- permit, the Department plication from the ATF website at www.atf.gov. website at www.atf.gov. plicationfrom the ATF to use your big game Should you be unable Branch at 304-616-4550, or download an ap- at 304-616-4550, Branch Transfers Tag contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Import Firearms contact ATF’s to make application for the import permit, the United States. For further information or further States. For the United possession at the time of entry/importpossession into • Hunters are only eligible to surrender one

• Hunters must purchase the Department’s • Hunters must have a Department Portal • Only available to applicants applying on- Requirements: the hunt starts. son prior to close of business the day before his or her tag to the Department for any rea- Tag Surrender allows a hunter to surrender Tag Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information

The fees listed on this page are valid for 2016 hunts. Please refer to Notes below. LICENSES PRIVILEGES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Allows take of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, Not available. General Hunting1 nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is $37 See Combination. required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds. Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing Combination Hunt waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame $57 $160 and Fish1,2 animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds. Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing Youth Combination waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame Hunt and Fish1,2 $5 $5 animals, migratory birds and upland game birds. A valid tag is required (ages 10–17) for the take of big game animals. Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing Short-term Combination waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame $15/day $20/day Hunt and Fish 2,3 animals, and upland game birds. A valid stamp is required for the take of migratory game birds. (Not valid when applying for the draw.) HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only through application and drawing procedures, prices shown RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT include a $13 application fee per applicant for residents YOUTH YOUTH and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents.4 Bonus Point $13 $15 $13 $15 Antelope Hunt Permit-tag $103 $565 $103 $565 Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-tag5 $313 $1,815 $313 $1,815 7 7 Turkey Hunt Permit-tag $38 $105 $23 (for Youth-Only hunts) $25 (for Youth-Only hunts) Bear Hunt Permit-tag $38 $165 $38 $165 7 7 Javelina Hunt Permit-tag $38 $115 $28 (for Youth-Only hunts) $30 (for Youth-Only hunts) 7 7 Elk Hunt Permit-tag $148 $665 $63 (for Youth-Only hunts) $65 (for Youth-Only hunts) 7 7 Deer Hunt Permit-tag $58 $315 $38 (for Youth-Only hunts) $40 (for Youth-Only hunts) Pheasant Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15 Bison – Bull/Any Hunt Permit-tag5 $1,113 $5,415 $1,113 $5,415 Bison – Cow/Yearling Hunt Permit-tag5 $663 $3,265 $663 $3,265 Bison — Yearling only Hunt Permit-tag5 $363 $1,765 $363 $1,765 Raptor Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15 NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT purchased over-the-counter at Department ofﬁces or RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH YOUTH license dealers. Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag $25 $90 Youth-Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag $10 $10 Bear Nonpermit-tag5 $25 $150 Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag5 $15 $75 Javelina Nonpermit-tag $25 $100 Elk Nonpermit-tag $135 $650 Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag $45 $300 Bobcat Seal (for sale or export)6 $3 $3 STAMPS RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH8 Migratory Bird Stamp Allows take of band-tailed pigeons, moorhen, coots, doves, ducks, geese, snipe, $5 $5 Included with Youth Combination license and swans (Valid July 1 – June 30) Federal Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30) $25 $25 $25 Notes:

1. Licenses are valid one year from date of purchase. 4. A portion of the application fees are designated for 7. Permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. 2. All licenses that allow ﬁshing allow for simultaneous habitat, access and recruitment/retention. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying ﬁshing with two poles. 5. Mandatory harvest reporting and physical check-in. only for “Youth-Only” hunts. 3. A Short-term Combo license may be purchased for 6. Not available at license dealers. 8. Youth, 16 years of age and older, are required to any day. Purchaser selects date(s) of validity at time of purchase a federal waterfowl stamp. purchase. If purchased for multiple days, the days need not be consecutive. 14 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

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The Draw same hunt number(s) and in the same order who is applying on the application for a When the number of hunt permits for a spe- of preference on the same form. license. Only one license will be issued per person. cies in a particular area must be limited to No person, including Youth, may submit prevent over-harvest of wildlife, the Com- more than one valid application per genus 3. Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are mission Order governing seasons for that of wildlife in any calendar year, except as for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A species assigns a hunt number to a designat- specified in R12-4-104(H), when genera are youth must pay the higher fee unless ed area, and a hunt permit-tag is required drawn in multiple drawings; however the applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts. to take that species in that area. Hunt per- annual bag limit still applies. mit-tags are issued through a computerized Each payment enclosed with a hunt permit- random drawing. Big game tags not issued Each applicant shall complete only one tag application shall be made by certified through the drawing process are called block per application. check, cashier’s check, money order, or personal check or draft payable to the Arizona nonpermit-tags. No more than one genus may be included Game and Fish Department. Cash will not on each Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. be accepted and will result in rejection. Qualifications Use a separate form, payment and enve- Individuals wishing to participate in a draw- lope for each genus of wildlife you wish One personal check or money order can cov- ing or to obtain bonus points must apply to hunt. More than one (1) application in er all fees for each application, or separate online or in writing using the Hunt Permit- an envelope may result in rejection of all checks or money orders may be submitted in tag Application Form, and submit the form applications. You can list a general hunt as one envelope for each individual applicant. by the deadline specified in the Hunt Per- your first choice and another weapon type mit-tag Application Schedule found in the The permit and license fees are specified hunt for the same genus as another choice current year’s hunt regulations (page 20). in the fee schedule on page 14. The hunt on the same application — just be sure they permit-tag fees on page 14 include the non- An applicant must possess a license (includ- are in the same numerical series. Use only refundable application fee. ing lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’s) one application per genus, even if you are that is valid on the last day of the application mixing weapon choices. Submitting Applications deadline for that draw. Youth applying for The online application service will be avail- big game hunts must be licensed. If an Hunt Permit, Bonus Points Disclaimer able in early to mid-May. Please check the applicant does not have a license that meets Department’s website or sign up for free e- The issuance of any big game permit has no that requirement, he or she must purchase newsletters for regular updates. You can express or implied guarantee or warranty of the license at the time of application. An ap- register for e-news at www.azgfd.gov/signup. plicant must submit the information and hunter success. Any person holding a valid fees required for a license on each paper permit assumes the risk that circumstanc- Attention online applicants: Deadline for application submitted. Only one license will es beyond the control of the Arizona Game updating your credit or debit card infor- be issued. License refunds will be made for and Fish Department may prevent the per- mation online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) additional applications. Licenses will not be mit holder from using the permit. In such Thursday, July 6, 2017. issued until the draw occurs. situations, the Arizona Game and Fish De- Applications (except first-come, sand- partment disclaims any responsibility to hill crane, and raptor applications) may be Applying for a Hunt reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bo- hand-delivered to Department offices in The online application service will be avail- nus points or to refund any fees, except Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Flagstaff, Pinetop, able early to mid-May, see page 18 or visit under specific circumstances, such as activa- Kingman, or Yuma. Mailed applications must www.azgfd.gov/draw for more information. tion of military or emergency personnel, as be sent only to the Department’s Phoe- stated in R12-4-107(M). Paper applications for hunt permit-tags nix Office at P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052. On deadline days, Department must be made on Hunt Permit-tag Applica- Fees tion Forms available at Department offices, business offices close at 5:00 p.m. (Arizo- Information about fees associated with na time), but applications can be delivered website, and license dealers. Please use the online draw process is on page 18. the current year’s application form, that is to drop boxes until 11:59 p.m. (Arizona WHITE in color. Do not cut or alter appli- When submitting paper applications, each time). Drop boxes are locked promptly at cation form. Applications not prepared in applicant shall enclose the following fees: 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time). All applications must be received by the Department be- a legible manner may be deemed not valid 1. The fee for the appropriate hunt and shall be rejected as specified in R12-4- fore the deadline. Deadlines for submission permit-tag, which includes the permit are specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Applica- 104(L). Use standard blue or black ink (no application fee. gel ink). tion Schedule on page 20. Postmarks don’t 2. Fee for a hunting or combination hunt count. No more than four people may apply and fish license, if a license is requested. Applications will be accepted as soon as the on one application in one envelope. All Be sure to enclose license fees on each applicants in a group must apply for the applicable year’s hunt regulations are application, if required, for each person available. Please consult the current year’s 16 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and FeesDraw Information 17 - on page submit another applica NOT 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 To applyfor To a bonus point the only, individualmust years be 10 old by the Hunt the in specified as date deadline Permit-tag Application Schedule 20. apply for a bonusTo point you must only, have previously purchased a hunting license or apply for a hunting license through the draw for the year in which the hunt will take must alsoplace. You include the application fee per applicant. If applying for a bonus point, you will not receive a refund on the license fee or the application fee. Do not include the fee for thehunt permit-tag for the genus in which you are applying for the bonus point. A bonus point costs you only the license fee (if needed) and the application fee per applicant. for See page 14 license fees. If applying for more than one species for bonus points, youmust complete a species. each for application separate Only a single application and the correct fees may be included in one envelope. If you apply for a bonus point only using the established bonus point hunt number, may you tion for the do same so will genus. cause To both applications to be rejected as duplicate applications. All applicants in a group must apply for the same established bonus point hunt num- The applicationber. will not be included in the random number drawing and the individual(s) on the application will each receive a bonus point for that genus. - surveys, hunter education classes, wildlife water catch- ment construction, wildlife research and shooting range among other projects. development and operations, Hunters like you are part of the largest and most suc- management in Arizona. This money pays for game cessful wildlife conservation in the world… programs area. In 2016, that meant more than $24 million for game that meant more than $24 area. In 2016, thank you. formula based on hunting license sales and the state’s land If the bonus point hunt You may obtain You only one bo- Draw Information Draw number is any choice other than the first choice or any other hunt numbers appear on the application, your application will rejected.be nus point per genus per drawing. Obtaininga Bonus Point Only In the event you do not wish to participate in a big game drawing for species offered in this but draw, still wish to accumulate bonus points for these genera, you may “obtain a point.” bonus When completing your application, you must choose the bonus point hunt number established for that genus as your first choice. A bonus point hunt number is estab- within lished Commission applicable each If you chooseOrder. this you hunt number, may not choose any other hunt number on application.your If you or a member of your group elected to donate your fees ora portion thereof, the donation will notbe refunded. If an application is rejected and a license has been requested, the license will not be issued. The license fee will be refund ed; the application however, fee will not be refunded. Unsuccessful, applications valid will be awarded bonus points. Big game hunt permit-tags remaining after the drawing will be issued on a first-come, first-servedbasis as specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule on page 20. First-come permit-tag results are not posted. If successful, you will receive your tag in the businessmail within days. 10-15

Arizona’s rich outdoor heritage is enjoyed by all — thanks to hunters like you, whose purchase of hunting and recreational shooting equipment supports wildlife management and habitat enhancement in the Grand Canyon State. When you purchase a riﬂe, ammunition, archery equipment, and other sporting gear, you excise taxpay a federal import duties. and this money has been collected by the fed- Since 1937, to the states using a government and redistributed eral Thank You Hunters and Recreational Shooters Thank You

Fish Fund. ered a donation to the Arizona Game and will not be refunded, and shall be consid- will be issued. An overpaymentof $5 or less cense and a refund of any remaining fees You will not beYou issued more than one li- cation and license fees will not be refunded. the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. Appli- be returned to applicant as shown “A,” on received with unsuccessful applications will Over-payments and hunt permit-tag fees the official notification of draw results. cessful applicant. sults. These methods of access shall serve as Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each suc- phone) listed on page 5 to access draw re- that group. Please use one of the methods (online or permit-tags applicants all for available in What not Drawn? if I’m in a group if there are not sufficient hunt No hunt permit-tag will be issued to anyone awarded. awarded. also be rejected and no bonus points will be reason, all other applicants in that group will If any applicant in a group is rejected for any illegible is not valid and will and rejected. be valid not illegible is mitted with insufficient fees or one that is Application? Any application not properly prepared, sub- the applicant. What Happens My to application is the sole responsibility of Complete and proper preparation of an dates may change each year. hunt regulations as unit areas and season Apply Online for Big Game Hunts and Bonus Points at www.azgfd.gov

The online application will be available early to mid-May.

Why apply online? fee per applicant for residents and a $15 ap- partment will no longer call customers plication fee per applicant for non-residents. to obtain payment on drawn applications There are many advantages to submitting an where credit cards have failed. Deadline online application: Can I apply for a bonus for updating your credit or debit card in- • Apply from home or work — no driving, point only? formation online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona no mailing; Yes. Select Bonus Point Only when prompted. time) Thursday, July 6, 2017. • Easy to meet the deadline — go to www. You must have a current hunting license or If your credit/debit card has been used for azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw”; purchase one. You will be charged the appro- multiple applications, please notify your • Reduces chances for errors (you must still priate application fee ($13 application fee per banking institution that multiple charges read your options closely); applicant for residents and a $15 application from Arizona Game and Fish could be pro- fee per applicant for non-residents). cessed simultaneously. • The initial cost to you is only the application fee and license fee (if you don’t IMPORTANT: Applicants are encouraged to already have a current license); What are the license keep their credit or debit card information up requirements? to date, if your card becomes invalid for any • The permit-tag cost will only be charged if reason before the credit card update dead- you are drawn for that species; When applying for a hunt, you must have a license valid through deadline day of that line, update your information online for each • Easy to donate to the Big Game Habitat draw. If drawn for a hunt permit-tag, you species you applied for by selecting the “up- Fund and benefit wildlife populations; and must also have a valid license at the time date my payment information” option and providing the required information. The De- • Opportunity to purchase PointGuard. of the hunt. These may not be the same license. Please contact customer service if you partment is not responsible for any overdraft have any questions. See page 5 for phone charge incurred due to insufficient funds. What if I buy a license numbers. To apply online, simply log on to the Arizona when I apply for my hunt? Game and Fish Department website at www. If you purchase a hunting or fishing license How do I pay? azgfd.gov, place the cursor on “Apply for a online, you must print the license from your Draw” on the main webpage and follow the home printer. Your license will not be mailed A valid credit or debit card (Visa or Master- step by-step instructions. We recommend you to you. Card) must be used when applying online. have your hunter list (including first and last Your card will be charged once for the ap- names, dates of birth, Department identifi- plication fee and second time if you are cation number, and Social Security Number) Are there any additional successful in drawing a permit-tag. Online and hunt choices completed with all the re- fees for applying online? applicants are encouraged to keep their quired information for each hunter prior No. The application fee per applicant is the credit card payment information current. to logging on to apply. This will make for a same whether applying online or by paper. If your payment is declined at the time quicker application process. The application fee includes a $13 application of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The Arizona Game and Fish De-

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PERMIT-TAG FORM • A A • FORM PERMIT-TAG A • FORM LICENSE Ń Ń You must either enter your Arizona Hunting must either enter your Arizona You License Number (including the two-character preﬁx) OR you must ﬁll out the LICENSE FORM portion section (bottom for each applicant) specify and of the class license you wish to purchase by checking the appropriate box and include payment for that license with each application. An applicant must possess a license that is valid on the last day of the application If an applicant does deadline for that draw. not have a license that meets that requirement, they must purchase the license at the time of application.license refund will No one li- Only be issued if you are not drawn. cense will be issued to you. License refunds will be made for additional applications. Li- censes will not be issued until the draw occurs. must enter your Department I.D. Num- You ber (previously called Sportsman I.D.) if different from your Social Security Number. This number is only for those individuals who use a Department issued I.D. Num- ber instead of a Social Security Number to citizens. bonus points or for non-U.S. track must still provide a valid Social Security You Number or “Not US A Depart- Citz.” NOTE: ment I.D. Number must be obtained from AZGFD prior to application. The applicant or an appointed individual must sign each completed applicant block.

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You must use a separate application, must use a separate a You payment ANDseparate enve- a separate lope for each genus (deer, elk, etc.) for No more than one (1) which you apply. application (up to 4 applicants) may be in- All cluded in the same envelope. NOTE: hunt choices for each genus, regardless of weapon type, on the must be requested same application. make must use valid Hunt Numbers; You sure you refer to appropriate Hunting Reg- ulations. Do not use game management unit numbers. requirement,In accordance with federal and state re- 42 U.S.C. Section 666 A13 (P) and 25-502 quirement, A.R.S. 25-320 (K), you must provide your Social Securi- ty Number in the space provided. This is kept on file with the Department of Eco- nomic Security for use in identifying and you are child support offenders. If tracking not a U.S. Citizen you must write “Not US Citz” in the Social Security field. Applicants declaring “Not US Citz” must provide a De- partment I.D. Number (refer to item #7). must fill in your name, home mailing You must address, city, state, and zip code. You must specify include your date of birth. You your date of birth with a two-digit month, (For a two-digit day, and a four-digit year. example: if you were born on Jan. 5, 1950, in the Date of you would write: 01-05-1950 Birth field.) must check either the resident or non- You resident box for each applicant.

2. 3. 4. 5. 1. in the group will be rejected. quired portion of the application, all applicants applicant to complete any re- in the group fails the sole responsibility the applicant. of If any and proper preparation of an applicationand proper preparation is and drawing procedures in detail. Completeand drawing R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 explain application and R12-4-114 R12-4-104 Department’s website. draw. A list of dealers can be found on the draw. the Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/ the Department’s website downloadable PDF from electronic document than 250 license dealers statewide, license a and as than 250 are available at all Department offices, moreare available at all Department the correct amount. Paper applicationthe correct amount. Paper forms fices along with a check or money order forfices along with a check seven Arizona Game and Fish Department of- seven Arizona Game and submit it by mail or drop it off to any of the mail or drop it off to submit it by a paper hunt permit-tag applicationa paper hunt form and application,out and sign must correctly fill you If you choose not to participate in the online not to participate in If you choose Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Fall 2017

Hunt permit-tag applications will be accepted and processed in accordance with R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 and this schedule. Drawing ACCEPTANCE DATES1 DEADLINE DATES2 Deadline 11:59 p.m. Applications accepted Hunt permit-tags mailed Refund warrants mailed (Arizona time) in HUNT on or after: Department ofﬁces on: out by out by: Deer (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 13, 2017 Aug. 4, 2017 Aug. 11, 2017 Turkey (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 13, 2017 Aug. 4, 2017 Aug. 11, 2017 Javelina (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 13, 2017 Aug. 4, 2017 Aug. 11, 2017 Bighorn Sheep (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 13, 2017 Aug. 4, 2017 Aug. 11, 2017 Bison (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 13, 2017 Aug. 4, 2017 Aug. 11, 2017 Pheasant (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 13, 2017 Aug. 4, 2017 Aug. 11, 2017 Sandhill Crane July 31, 20173 Aug. 25, 20173 Sept. 11, 2017 N/A Raptor Feb. 20, 20183 March 13, 20183 March 20, 2018 N/A First Come 4 Online Applicants 5 Applications accepted by mail Permits available for purchase with a Deadline for updating your credit on or after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona completed application at all Department or debit card information online time): ofﬁces after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona time): by 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) HUNT ACCEPTANCE DATES ACCEPTANCE DATES Thursday July 6, 2017 Deer July 31, 2017 Aug. 7, 2017 Turkey July 31, 2017 Aug. 7, 2017 Javelina July 31, 2017 Aug. 7, 2017 Bighorn Sheep July 31, 2017 Aug. 7, 2017 Bison July 31, 2017 Aug. 7, 2017 Pheasant July 31, 2017 Aug. 7, 2017 Sandhill Crane Sept. 11, 2017 N/A Raptor March 27, 2018 N/A Notes:

1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big 3. Sandhill Crane and Raptor applications are accepted by mail only game and Pheasant listed above as soon as the applicable year’s hunt in- at the following addresses: P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052; or at formation is available on the Department’s website (www.azgfd.gov), or 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000. These from any Game and Fish Department office or license dealer, unless oth- applications may not be hand delivered to any Department office. erwise noted in the Hunt Permit-tag Application schedule. 4. First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly. 2. Department offices at Flagstaff, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix, Pinetop, Tuc- Applicants are advised to check with the Department before submit- son and Yuma will close for business at 5 p.m. (Arizona time); completed ting an application for leftover permits. No person, including Youth, may applications will be accepted at these locations until 11:59 p.m. (Arizona submit more than one valid application per genus for the First Come pro- time) on deadline days. No applications will be accepted after this time re- cess, with the exception of javelina (see the javelina bag limit description). gardless of the postmark. Deadline dates and times will apply to online as A listing of leftover permits is available online at www.azgfd.gov under well as paper applications. Deadline dates may be extended in the event “Big Game Draw” or at any Department office. To submit first come ap- of a Department-related system failure that prevents the public from plications by U.S. mail only, please send to: 5000 W. Carefree Highway, submitting an application within the deadlines listed above. The online Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: DRAW/FIRST COME. system slow down due to heavy traffic is not considered a Department-re- 5. Online applicants are encouraged to keep their credit card lated system failure and may not result in a deadline extension. Applicants payment information current. If your payment is declined are encouraged to apply early to avoid the last minute rush. Application at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. assistance can be obtained Monday through Friday (8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Ari- The Arizona Game and Fish Department will no longer call zona time) by contacting the Department. Only on deadline day, from 5 customers to obtain payment on drawn applications where cred- p.m. to 11:59 p.m., after the close of normal business, the Department can it cards have failed. If your credit/debit card has been used for be reached at 623-236-7424 for online application assistance. multiple applications, please notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Game and Fish could be processed simultaneously. 20 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Draw Information 21 4/17/2017 12:48:09 PM 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 3KRHQL[ 1RKDJJOHSULFLQJ :9DQ%XUHQ6W GHDOHU :HWDNHWUDGHLQV 0(&DQG:KLWH)O\HU

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Robbins Butte Youth-Only Dove Hunt Robbins Butte Wildlife Area (RBWA) is about seven miles southwest of Buckeye and comprises more than 1,600 acres. RBWA was purchased for its potential as waterfowl habitat. Three ponds were built in 1952 and by 1957 an estimated 30,000 ducks used these ponds. Howev- er, increased demand for agricultural water coupled with invasion of salt cedar trees led to dramatic waterfowl declines by 1960. In response, the Department purchased the adjacent Black Butte Farm to expand RBWA. This land contained some of the last pristine honey mesquite bosque remaining along the lower Gila River. This acquisition protected the bosque, and provided cultivated grain crops for small game. The combination of wildlife food crops, natural foods and nesting habitat now attracts a combined aver- A dove hunt at Robbins Butte is one opportunity available to youth. age of 5,000 breeding white-winged and mourning doves each year. A portion of RBWA is managed strictly for youth hunters. The special a safety briefing and location assignments. Afterward, visit the check- hunt is open to youth up to their 18th birthday, those 10 years and in tables and enjoy a free breakfast provided by the Youth Outdoors older need a valid hunting license and migratory bird stamp (included Unlimited. Oh, and don’t forget to bring plenty of shells. This area can in youth license). Shooting locations are assigned on a first-come, first- produce lots of chances to fill your bag. Please refer to the current served basis. Participants must check in prior to hunting and check out Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations for specific season dates at when finished. On Sat., Sept. 2 plan to arrive by 4:30 a.m. for www.azgfd.gov/dove.

Game Camps, Scholastic Clays and Archery

Learn to Hunt Events other life values. Team members can participate in any or all three clay The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers camps on hunting basics target disciplines: trap, skeet and sporting clays. For more information, to individuals who are interested in hunting but may not know where to contact the Shooting Sports coordinator at (623) 236-7305 or visit start. These hands-on workshops teach the skills necessary to success- www.azgfd.gov/sctp. fully pursue the variety of game animals found in Arizona. Both adults and youth are invited to participate. The camps include instruction and National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) the opportunity to interact with experienced mentors and other camp The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers the national Archery in participants. Attendees will learn information on ﬁrearm safety, hunting the Schools Program based on a national physical education curricu- opportunities, game care, archery instruction and more. There will also lum introduced in 2003. The core content covers archery, history, safety, be hands-on hunting opportunities. A schedule of upcoming camps is techniques, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. In listed on page 24–28 and also at www.azgfd.gov/outdoorskills. addition, the curriculum provides interesting and creative possibilities for integration with core content in social studies, mathematics, visual Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) arts, history and English/language arts. The program provides school PE The Arizona Game and Fish Department Scholastic Clay Target Program programs with training, equipment and curriculum to introduce youth to is a team-based youth development program that uses the shotgun archery. For more information, contact the Archery coordinator at (623) sports to instill discipline, safety, teamwork, ethics, self-conﬁdence and 236-7287 or visit www.azgfd.gov/archery.

22 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

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Are you interested in going hunting, but not sure where to start? Look no further. The Arizona Game and Fish Department along with an extensive network of partnering organizations host dozens of learn how to hunt, ﬁsh, shoot, trap and other outdoor skill development events throughout the year. Most of these events offer mentoring (not guides), hands-on activities, seminars, a hot meal and campﬁres for sharing your story. Event types and descriptions are merely guidelines to help you choose what is best for you -- they are not prerequisites -- most events offer activities that are suitable for all skill levels and interests. Further, hunting is just one portion of these events. Many of these events are also open to people wishing to learn more about wildlife, habitat, conservation, camping and the outdoors. For continually updated list of events and to register, visit: www.azgfd.gov/OutdoorSkills

PLAN AHEAD: Hunter Education Classes and Field Days are limited and fill up quickly. Before applying for a big game hunt permit-tag and associated event, youth hunters are encouraged to make sure they allow sufficient time to complete the class and field day prior to the event by consulting the available Hunter Education class and Field Day schedule and wait lists by visiting: www.azgfd.gov/huntered. Big game species include: black bear, buffalo, bighorn sheep, elk, javelina, turkey, mountain lion, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and white-tailed deer.

INTRODUCTORY • No hunting or pursuit of wildlife, shooting lessons, instructional, typically 1-day activity. INTRODUCTORY Introductory — knowledge or information imparted: Skill Meter: 0-5 • Skill Meter: 0-5 Mentoring Meter: 7-10 • Mentoring Meter: 7-10 Description: No hunting or pursuit of BEGINNER wildlife, shooting lessons, instructional, • Basic take of wildlife, 1-day event, pass shooting, species include dove, ducks, squirrel. typically 1-day activity Beginner — a person who is inexperienced; novice; a person who has begun a course of Introductory: knowledge or informa- instruction or is learning the fundamentals: tion imparted • Skill Meter: 1-5 June: Outdoor Skills Summer • Mentoring Meter: 7-10 Adventure Camps - AOE DEVELOPING Multiple overnight camps for kids ages • Pursuit of wildlife, overnight events, remote locations, species include quail, rabbit, pred- 8-17 for beginners, intermediate and ad- ator, javelina, turkey. Developing — one who is learning by practical experience under vanced to learn outdoor skills: camping, skilled workers of a trade, art, or calling: wildlife watching, archery, air gun, shot- • Skill Meter: 3-7 gun, .22 rifle, paintball, kayaking, fishing, • Mentoring Meter: 6-9 hiking, survival skills, outdoor games, Flagstaff Extreme Ropes and more. INTERMEDIATE Transportation included, Fee required. • Pursuit of more challenging species, deer, elk, stalking, remote locations, overnight, lots • Dates: Multiple camps in June of field time. Intermediate — applies some already learned basic skills to adapt and • Locations: Arizona Game and Fish, meet the next level of learning, skill development: Northern Arizona, Flagstaff • Skill Meter: 5-8 • Hosted by: Arizona Outdoor • Mentoring Meter: 3-6 Experience EXPERIENCED coming soon, minimal mentoring, base camps and “meet ups” • Contact: Kent Younger, • Base camps and meet ups that provide similar feel to of learn how to events, but are self- (623) 810-4633 6-9 pm, supported by attendees at a designated camping area and timeframe, possibly portable [email protected] potties, and some facilities, possibly a camp host with unit hand hunting information. • Register: www.azoutdoorexperience. Experienced — having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or com job, gained over a period of time: • Skill Meter: 7-9 • Mentoring Meter: 0-2

24 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Outdoor Skills 25 Prescott Federation on Education/BOW (480) 644-0077 Association Colburn (602) 284-1722, ers.org, Darr [email protected] Location: Calvary Community Church, Hwy, N. Black Canyon Phoenix, 12612 AZ west side entrance 85029, America, AZ Elk Society, AZ Antelope Ruger Firearms Foundation, davidmyrick@christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430 Sept 8-10: Becoming an Becoming Sept 8-10: Outdoors-Woman and old- adult women (18 for Workshop er) that teaches basic outdoor skills in a fun non-threatening environment, including sessions on fishing, hunting, camping,kayaking, hiking, rappelling, GPS and more. Evenings slated for entertainment, socializing and fun. Fee required, includes meals and lodging. • Pines Camp, Location: Friendly • Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife • click Information: www.azwildlife.org, • Register: [email protected], • Bowhunters Hosted by: Arizona • Information: www.arizonabowhunt- Elk & Pronghorn July 18: Seminars/ Antelope Hunting — CHAShow of its kind. Tons This is the largest event auc- raffles, of vendors, dinner, great door prizes and tions, kids-only raffles, Corky Richard- more. Elk seminar by son-Cabela’s/PSE pronghorn Pro Staff; Eli and Tony antelope presented by Grimmett-Pronghorn Guide Service (seminars occur simultaneously). Opens at 5 pm, presentations at 6 pm. Seating is limited. Non-perishable food donation (one ticket per item). special raffle • • Hunters of Hosted by: Christian • Info: Christianhuntersofamerica.org, 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Mormon Lake/Flagstaff area to 1 pm vation partners glendale [email protected] goulds.org or Wayne [email protected] 4272, lmkwak@cox. 678-9827, Kaiser (520) net Vista Range, Sierra tmgreen_1@hot- 255-1652, (520) mail.com July 14-16: Bowhunter Bowhunter July 14-16: Happening 3D Shoot at Mormon Lake friendly fun 3D animal target ar- Family chery shoot, 7 courses including: 1 extreme and 1 kids course. Novelty com- petitions with prize (bow) for each of 3 groups (men, women, youth) for long shot and aerial shoot, many other raffles bows.including several • Location: Mormon Lake Lodge, July: Cabela’s Fall Hunt July: Cabela’s Fall the Hunt” “AFTER University AFTER the Hunt clinics will cover all the topics after the shot including, tracking, signs to your fallen animal, step by step field dressing (we will be using harvested goats for these classes), taxidermy meat processing, cooking preparation, and more, with comprehensive mentoring, education, hands-on hunting clinics for novice to experienced hunters of all ages and genders. Free. • am July, 10 Dates: Saturdays in • Location: Cabela’s, Glendale, AZ • Hosted by: Cabela’s and our conser- • Information: www.cabelas.com/ • David. Register: Josh Vanover, • www.nwtfhua- 12: Register by June • 508- Millican Information: John (520) Shindig — June 24: Shoot ‘N’ Memorial Stan Greer to compete in A family event for youth ri- using a .22 silhouette target shooting and lunch, raffles fle with scope, pot luck safetyprizes. Equipment and gear pro- starts at 9 am. vided. Free, • Vista Shooting Location: Sierra • Club Hosted by: Huachuca White-Tail • Green, Tom 18: Register by June Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation Wildlife Shoot, Fish, Trap, Hunt, Skills: Outdoor Learn Sonoita area ter of the National Wild Turkey Federation to 1 pm vation partners glendale [email protected] to 1 pm vation partners glendale [email protected] June 17: J.A.K.E.S. Day June 17: and younger learn the basics Kids 17 of fly-fishing, bass fishing, map and compass reading, and kayaking. All equipment will be provided, lunch and a 1-year NWTF JAKES membership included. FREE. • Canyon Lake, Elgin/ Location: Parker • Hosted by: Huachuca Gould’s Chap- DURING the Hunt clinics will help you to be successful using archery and rifles with lessons on gear, playing the wind, calling, filming your timing, stalking, hunt, safety, blinds, tree stands, tracking and more, with comprehensive mentoring, education, hands-on hunting clinics for novice to experienced hunters of all ages and genders. Free. • am in June, 10 Dates: Saturdays • Location: Cabela’s, Glendale, AZ • Hosted by: Cabela’s and our conser- • Information: www.cabelas.com/ • David. Register: Josh Vanover, June: Cabela’s Fall Hunt June: Cabela’s Fall “DURING University the Hunt” BEFOREget clinics will help you the Hunt where, when, prepared on who, what, how, regulations, safety, rules, animal equip- behavior and signs, navigating, comprehensive ment and more, with mentoring, education, hands-on hunting hunters clinics for novice to experienced Free. of all ages and genders. • am Dates: Saturdays in May, 10 • Location: Glendale, AZ Cabela’s, • and our conser- Hosted by: Cabela’s • Information: www.cabelas.com/ • David. Register: Josh Vanover, May: Cabela’s Fall Hunt Hunt Fall May: Cabela’s “BEFOREUniversity the Hunt” Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation

Sept. 23-24: Southwest Fur personal firearms please). a fun non-threatening environment, in- Harvesters Annual Fall • Location: Wickenburg Sportsman’s cluding sessions on fishing, hunting, Rendezvous Club 1385 Constellation Road, kayaking, hiking, rappelling, camping, Wickenburg GPS and more are offered. Evenings slat- Learn about the history of trapping, • Hosted by: Wickenburg Sportsman’s ed for entertainment, socializing and trapping demos and supplies. Trappers Club, Arizona Game and Fish fun. Fee required, includes meals and Education Course offered Sunday morn- • Register: Craig Heath, lodging. ing. The event is free, camping in area [email protected] • Location: Friendly Pines Camp, available. (928) 856-0764 Prescott • Location: North of Strawberry, east of • Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Camp Verde Jan. 26-28, 2018: Becoming an Federation • Hosted by: Southwest Fur Harvesters Outdoors-Woman • Information: www.azwildlife.org, click • Information: www.southwestfurhar- Workshop for adult women (18 and old- on Education/BOW vesters.com, Bob Rhoton, brhoton@ er) that teaches basic outdoor skills in • Register: [email protected], ymail.com a fun non-threatening environment, in- (480) 644-0077 September – December: Learn cluding sessions on fishing, hunting, to Camp — Family Campout kayaking, hiking and others related to Program the Sonoran Desert. Evenings slated for BEGINNER entertainment, socializing and fun. Fee For families that have little or no ex- required, includes meals and lodging. Skill Meter: 1-5 perience camping. Learn the basics of • Location: Saguaro Lake Ranch, Mesa Mentoring Meter: 7-10 camping at AZ’s State Parks, and about • Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Description: Basic take of wildlife, 1-day hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local Federation event, pass shooting, species include wildlife, campfire stories, bike clinic, ser- • Information: www.azwildlife.org, click dove, ducks, squirrel vice projects, and more. Multiple dates on Education/BOW Beginner: a person who is inexperi- and locations. • Register: [email protected], enced; novice; a person who has begun • Location: AZ State Parks (varies) (480) 644-0077 a course of instruction or is learning the • Hosted by: Arizona State Parks fundamentals. • Fee: $70 family (up to 4) Mar. 20, 2018: Turkey Hunting • Register: AZStateParks.com/family Seminar & Show — CHA Sept. 1-2: Safford Youth Dove Jan. 16, 2018: Javelina Hunting Free turkey hunting seminar with amaz- Hunting Clinic and Hunt Seminar — CHA ing videos, presented by Colburn and Experts teach youth new to hunting Scott Outfitters. Learn scouting, locating about firearm safety, dove science and Free seminar on hunting javelina cover- and calling so you can bag one of these ID, locating, hunting, cleaning and cooking tips, tactics, techniques, how to scout, wily birds. Raffles, auctions, door prizes, ing dove. Evening clinic, followed by live calling, shot placement, field care and refreshments, and more. Opens at 6 pm, hunt next day. more. Raffles, door prizes, and refresh- presentation at 7 pm. Seating is limited. • Location: Dry Lake Park, Safford area ments. Opens at 6 pm, presentations at 7 Non-perishable food donation special • Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, pm. Non-perishable food donation spe- raffle (one ticket per item). South Eastern Arizona Sportsmen cial raffle (one ticket per item). Free, • Location: Calvary Communi- Club seating is limited. ty Church, 12612 N. Black Canyon • Register by August 30: Matt Pelto, • Location: Calvary Community Church, Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85029, west side (928) 713-0562, [email protected] 12612 N. Black Canyon Hwy (I-17), entrance or Devin Skinner, (520) 591-7880, Phoenix, AZ 85029, west side entrance • Hosted/Sponsored by: Christian [email protected] • Hosted by: Christian Hunters of Hunters of America, Colburn and America, Ruger Firearms Sept. 2: Robbins Butte Scott Outfitters, • Info: Christianhuntersofamerica.org, Mentored Youth Dove Hunt Ruger Firearms davidmyrick@christianhuntersof- Learn how to dove hunt from experi- • Info: Christianhuntersofamerica.org, america.org, (602) 309-3430 enced hunters and shotgun instructors, davidmyrick@christianhunters- bird identification, hunting tips, gun safe- Jan. 20, 2018: Wickenburg ofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430 Youth Target Shooting Event ty, mentoring and food. April 13-15, 2018: Becoming • Location: Robbins Butte Wildlife Area, Family event with instructors providing an Outdoors-Woman Buckeye hands-on firearms safety and training Workshop for adult women (18 and old- • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors on archery, rifle, shotgun and BB gun er) that teaches basic outdoor skills in Unlimited, Arizona Outdoor Sports, shooting. All equipment is provided (no

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License and Fees Outdoor Skills 27 Superior, Unit 37B Superior, Unit 37B Out- Arizona Outdoor Sports, Youth doors Unlimited, Arizona Game and Fish ited.com Red Bear Outfitters, Quail Forev- Dog Club, OHV er, Arizona Pointing Ambassadors [email protected] (602) 309- AzPredatorCallers.com/ 2517, Youth-Javelina-Camp Canyon Lake area, Unit 4A Canyon Lake SocietyArizona Elk evridgeknives@ sportsmancommunity.com Gun Club, Southwest Arizona HPC, Arizona Game and Fish go, [email protected] Dec. 2-3: Picketpost Small Dec. 2-3: Picketpost Game Hunting Camp Camp for beginners to learn shooting techniques and hunting basics for quail, and dove. Limited firearms pro- rabbits, vided, primitive camping onsite, some meals provided. • Location: Picketpost Mountain, • Outfitters, Hosted by: Red Bear • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlim- Beginners Jan. 25-28, 2018: Small Game and Youth Camp Javelina from experienced hunters on Learn where and how to hunt jackrabbits, predators and quail (all ages) as well as permit-tags. javelina for youth with 37B Seminars and in-field instruction. Meals provided. • Location: Florence area - Unit 37B • Hosted by: Arizona Predator Callers, • Jensen, Kara. Register: Kara • Location: Vincent Ranch, Woods • Callers, Varmint Hosted By: Phoenix • Register: Ray Evridge, Small Youth Yuma Oct. 13-15: — YVRGGame Hunting Camp desert quail and rabbits to hunt Learn hunters, (small game) from experienced semi- mentoring, shooting instruction, camping,nars, raffles, and food. • Location: Yuma area, TBD • Rod and Valley Hosted by: Yuma • or Crystal Information: Thom Man- 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 DEVELOPING Refuge, Blythe area Rod and Gun Club, Yuma Valley US Fish & Wildlife Service, Arizona Game and Fish 342-0091 [email protected], (928) Mayer ymail.com, www.southwestfurhar- vesters.com Aug. 12-13: Predator Hunting Predator Aug. 12-13: Boot Camp – PVCI George Memorial Knox Adult-focused, families and youth welcome: Beginners can learn about predator calling, hunting, the life history of predators and fur-bearers, other outdoor skill activities, food provided and camping. Dec. 8-10: Cibola Youth Cibola Youth Dec. 8-10: Camp Waterfowl howLearn and geese to hunt ducks Activi- with an experienced mentor. ties for the whole family include trap shooting, 3D archery, decoys and calling clinic, Dutch oven cooking, wildlife watching. • Location: Cibola National Wildlife • Outdoor Sports, Hosted by: Arizona • Contact: Yuma AZGFD, getoutside- Skill Meter: 3-7 Mentoring Meter: 6-9 Description: Pursuit of wildlife, overnight locations, species events, remote javeli- predator, include quail, rabbit, na, turkey Developing: one who is learning by experiencepractical under skilled work- art,ers of a trade, or calling. Nov. 10-12: Youth Trappers Trappers Youth 10-12: Nov. Ed & Campout - Ed teaching the Trapping 3-day event ucation with an actual trapping Course alike. Demon- session for kids and adults fleshing, stretching of skinning, strations (private lands) and using foothold traps and cages (public lands). Primi- traps tive camping available, porta potties and free. food provided. Kids are • Location: Ranch, north of Chauncey • Harvesters Hosted by: Southwest Fur • Register: Bob Rhoton, brhoton@ Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation Wildlife Shoot, Fish, Trap, Hunt, Skills: Outdoor Learn ground, Payson area, Unit 23 area, Unit 23 ground, Payson Red Bear Outfitters, SCI — Phoe- nix Chapter, Mogollon Sportsmen Association [email protected], 853-0963 (928) Pinetop – Lakeside area ited, RMEF, AES, Arizona Game and Fish ited.com Shooting Range, Game and Fish Shooting Range, Game Mesa Office Arizona Outdoor ed, CJ Biller Family, Sports, Arizona Game and Fish ited.com National Wild Turkey Federation, Federation, Turkey National Wild and Fish Arizona Game ited.com Camp is for individuals who are brand Camp is for individuals who are brand new to hunting and/or fishing, bird- watching, and outdoor skills. Outdoor cooked meals will be provided. Limited participants. to 75 • Location: Sharps Creek Camp- • Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, • Register: Joe Sayer, Oct. 6-8: Outdoor Skills, Hunting and Fishing Squirrel Camp Oct. 6-8: Unit 1 Squirrel Oct. 6-8: Unit 1 Squirrel Hunting Camp Introductory event for kids and families to learn how to hunt squirrels, how to cook them, and other outdoor skills activities, food provided. • Burros Campground, Location: Los • Outdoors Unlim- Hosted by: Youth • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlim- Classroom instruction Wednesday on Wednesday Classroom instruction instruction, fire- hunting doves, shotgun arm safety and clay target shooting; followed by a real live dove hunt on Sat- spaces available. 30 urday. • Location: Usery Mesa, Mountain • Outdoors Unlimit- Hosted by: Youth • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlim- Sept. 6 & 9: Youth and Sept. 6 & 9: Youth Beginner’s Dove Families Hunt — CJ Biller Memorial • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlim- Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation

INTERMEDIATE Jan. 25-28, 2018: 20C, 18B, April 19-22, 2018: Unit 1 & 27 16A Youth Javelina, Small Youth Spring Turkey Hunt- Skill Meter: 5-8 Game & Predator Hunting ing Camp — Marvin Robbins Mentoring Meter: 3-6 Camp — YOU Memorial Description: Pursuit of more challeng- Free camp to assist with basics of locat- Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys ing species, deer, elk, stalking, remote ing and hunting javelina in a network of in this mentored turkey hunting camp, locations, overnight, lots of field time units, other outdoor activities, campout, seminars, outdoor skills, activities and Intermediate: applies some already and food provided, some mentoring camping. Meals provided. learned basic skills to adapt and available. • Location: White Mountains area, meet the next level of learning, skill • Location: Bagdad area, HWY 96 & Unit 1, 27 development. Santa Maria River, Units 20C, 18B, • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimit- Oct. 5-8: Kaibab Youth Deer 16A ed, National Wild Turkey Federation, Hunters Base Camp • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Arizona Game and Fish, AES, RMEF Kaibab deer hunters base camp with in- Unlimited • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlim- formation and assistance, biology and • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlim- ited.com habits, lots of activities, some food, and ited.com April 19-22, 2018: Unit 6A campfire. Feb. 22-25, 2018: Mentored Youth Spring Turkey Hunt- • Location: North Rim Grand Canyon, Javelina Hunting Camp — CHA ing Camp — Marvin Robbins Unit 12A, SR22 & FR429 Camp for new javelina hunters, both Memorial • Hosted by: Buckskin Chapter Arizona kids and adults. Attendees must have Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys Deer Association their own camping, hunting gear and in this mentored turkey hunting camp, • Information: Rich Leightner, re- proper license, tag to hunt javelina. Par- seminars, outdoor skills, activities and [email protected], (928) ent or guardian is required must be camping. Meals provided. 645-9669 present and able to hunt with kids un- • Location: Happy Jack area, V bar V Oct. 5-8: Prescott Youth Deer der 18 years old. Mentors are limited. Ranch, serving Units 6A, 5A, 5B Hunting Camp – MDF • Location: Cordes Junction area - • Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Deer hunting information, biology, hab- Units 19A, 20A, 20B and 21 Federation, Arizona Wildlife Fed- itat, glassing, stalking techniques, game • Hosted by: Christian Hunters of eration, Outdoor Experience 4 All, care tips and and mentored assistance. America, AZ Elk Society, Phoenix Xtreme Predator Callers Coffee, hot coco, morning snacks, lunch Varmint Callers, Ruger Firearms • Register: Tim Denny, and dinner provided. Campfire, games • Registration: Christianhunters- [email protected] and raffles for the kids. ofamerica.org, davidmyrick@ April 19-22, 2018: Unit 23 • Location: Prescott Area, serving Units christianhuntersofamerica.org, Youth Spring Turkey Hunt- 17B, 19A, 19B, 20A (602) 309-3430 ing Camp — Marvin Robbins • Hosted by: Prescott Chapter Mule March 9-11, 2018: Junior Jack Memorial Deer Foundation Kamp Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys • Information: Kevin Hall, kevin@ Junior hunters that have completed in this mentored turkey hunting camp, prescottchaptermdf.org, (928) Hunter Education learn about jackrabbit seminars, outdoor skills, activities and 713-6877 biology and basic hunting skills includ- camping. Meals provided. Oct. 5-8: Unit 21 Youth Deer ing skinning, harvesting, and cooking • Location: Colcord Ridge Camp- Hunt Camp – MDF jackrabbit meat. ground, East of Payson, serving Units Deer hunting tips, assistance, biology • Location: Three Points, southwest of 23, 4A, 4B, 3C and habits, food, hospitality, drawings, Tucson, Unit 36A • Hosted by: National Wild Turkey gifts, family welcome. • Hosted by: AZ Chapter of Safari Club Federation, Arizona Elk Society, • Location: Cherry Road (SR169 / I-17), International Phoenix Varmint Callers serves unit 21 • Register: Bobby Boido, azsci@ • Register: Rich Williams, azgobbler@ • Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation yahoo.com, (520) 490-8367 gmail.com • Information: Terry Herndon, [email protected], (623) 696-5579

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License and Fees Outdoor Skills 29 EXPERIENCED Santa Maria River, Unit 18B/20C/17B Santa Maria River, Unit - Kingman ed, Mule Deer Foundation Chapter, RMEF, AES, NWTF ed.com COMING SOON: Skill Meter: 7-9 Mentoring Meter: 0-2 base camps or Description: Social similar feel like meet ups that provide self-sup- learn how to events, but are attendees at a designatedported by possibly and timeframe, camping area some facilities, a camp host with unit and hunting information. Experienced: having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained a period of over time. Interested? Email [email protected] Nov. 30-Dec. 3: Unit 30-Dec. Nov. Deer, Ja- Youth 18B/20C/17B Hunter’s & Small Game velina Camp – YOU/MDF camp the basics of to assist with Free game hunt- deer, javelina and small outdoor activities, ing in the area, other food, campfire and more, some mentoring available. • Location: area, HWY Wikieup 96 & • Outdoors Unlimit- Hosted by: Youth • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimit 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 ture Mine Rd., unit 42 Arizona Game and Fish [email protected], 696-5579 (623) Corral at Greens Peak area, Unit 1 & at Greens Peak Corral 2C RMEF org Camp at Morman Lake, Unit 6A. Camp at Morman Lake, org, (602) 492-5319 Nov. 24-26: Unit 42 Youth 42 Youth 24-26: Unit Nov. Deer Hunt Camp – MDF Base camp to assist youth deer hunters deer hunting information, with general tactics and tips from experienced hunters, other outdoor skills and activities, some food provided. • Location: Wickenburg area off Vul- • Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation, • Herndon, Information: Terry Oct. 12-15: White Mountains Oct. 12-15: Elk Hunter’s Camp – Youth RMEF Hunt camp for youth hunters and their families, fun, educational, meals, campfire, Some prizes and activities. mentoring and field retrieval available. • Location: White Mountains, Sheep • Chapter Hosted by: White Mountain • Register: www.whitemountainrmef. Oct. 12-15: Unit 6A/5BS Youth Unit 6A/5BS Youth Oct. 12-15: Camp – AESElk Hunter’s free activities include Thursday pre-hunt elk, meat care,dinner, tips on finding safety, and more. Support for prizes game locating, retrieval, some mentor- more offered ing, hot drinks, food and throughout the weekend. • Location: NEW - St. Joseph Youth • Hosted by: Arizona Elk Society • Information: www.arizonaelksociety. Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation Wildlife Shoot, Fish, Trap, Hunt, Skills: Outdoor Learn ground, Mogollon Rim area, Unit 23 (602) 228-1719 [email protected], miles north of Sonoita, Unit 34A Deer Foundation [email protected], 696-5579 (623) Lake area, serves 23 units 22, [email protected], 696-5579 (623) Arizona Deer Association’s camp for youth deer and cow elk tag holders. Mentors will be available to help find game retrieval and game, tracking, game care if needed. Outdoor cooked meals are provided, free event. • Location: Colcord Ridge Camp- • Hosted by: Arizona Deer Association • Information: David Bruns, Oct 12-15: Unit 23 Youth Deer Unit 23 Youth Oct 12-15: Camp – ADA Elk and Cow Camp for youth who are brand newCamp for youth who are brand to hunting and outdoor skills; hunting seminars, archery and outdoor range, activities through the weekend. Camp potluck Saturday night with all other meals provided. Space is limited. • Location:4 Gardner Canyon area, • Chapter of Mule Hosted by: Tucson • Herndon, Information: Terry Oct. 5-8: Unit 34A Youth Youth Oct. 5-8: Unit 34A and Outdoor Deer, Javelina Skills Hunt Camp – MDF Deer hunting tips, field assistance, bi- Deer hunting tips, field ology habits, food, hospitality, and family welcome. gifts, drawings, • Location: Center, Roosevelt Punken • Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation • Herndon, Information: Terry Oct. 5-8: Unit 22/23 Punkin Unit 22/23 Punkin Oct. 5-8: Deer Hunt Center Youth MDFCamp – Hunter Education

Hunter Education classes ﬁll up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/HunterEd or call 623-236-7235.

Course Information At a minimum your Hunter Education Course will include the following topics: • Responsibility, safety, skills • Funding sources • Conservation, fair chase, fair share, hunters’ ethics and hunters’ image • Planning and preparation, maps and compasses, survival skills, coping with extreme weather and basic first aid • Firearm safety, nomenclature, function, handling and shot-selection • Wildlife conservation, management and identification • Marksmanship, rifle and shotgun shooting, hunting strategies, vital shots and care of game

Get Ahead of the Game • Arizona hunting laws and regulations and licensing Parents are encouraged to participate in the course with their child. Hunter Education is not required for anyone 14 years of age or older in order to hunt in Arizona. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/ HunterEd or call 623-236-7235. No one under the age of 14 may hunt big game without completing a Hunter Education course. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. While you must be 10 years of age to hunt big game you may complete Hunter Education at the age of 9. However, the Hunter Education completion card and certiﬁcate does not become valid until the child’s 10th birthday. Youth big game hunters need a Hunter Education card to hunt. They do not need a Hunter Education card to apply for the draw, only a hunting license. Youth hunters can purchase a hunting license without having attended Hunter Education. The purpose of Arizona’s Hunter Education Program is to promote safe, knowledgeable and involved hunters, to ensure the continuation of the safe, ethical, and responsible hunting tradition. This program gives beginners a good foundation, and provides a refresher for veteran hunters.

The Arizona Hunter Education program is not just for youth or hunters. This educational program is a valuable experience for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and has an interest in conservation.

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License and Fees Hunter Education 31 The online course is a self-paced program that is internet. the on completed Once a passing score of 80% is obtain on the course completion examination a certificate may be printed and a field test scheduled. testsField administered are by certified Arizona Game and Fish Department Instructors.Volunteer Students rotate through practical application stations at their pace. The stations are: Live-fire, Matching, Practical Hunt and a written examination. is completion time Average hour. one Adults Only. Ages and 18 older, that have successfully completed the Arizona EducationHunter Online Course, and have a minimum of three years hunting experience. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 The online course is a self-paced program that is internet. the on completed Once a passing score of 80% is obtain on the course completion examination, a certificate may be printed and a field day scheduled. Field day courses are taught by certified Arizona Department Fish and Game Volunteer Instructors. The instructors determine the location and length of the field day. Field days average 4-5 hours. Anyone age 9 and up who successfully completed has the Arizona Hunter Education Course. Online Online Course Field Day Bonus Point Field Test Preregistration is required for all Hunter Education class formats. register To visit,www.azgfd. gov/HunterEd Department ID – Students will need to provide a Department ID number (or if they do not wish to get a Department ID number at this time a Social Security Number). Students should registration. Education is class Hunter their number This on ONLY number this provide registration. any complete to required get a DepartmentTo ID number please call 602-942-3000. All classroom Hunter Education courses are taught by certified Arizona Department Fish and Game Volunteer Instructors. The instructors determine the location and length of the class. Classroom courses average hours.24 There are instructor offering 16 teams hours up to 40 hour courses. Anyone age 9 and up. Classroom CourseClassroom of age or older in order to hunt in Arizona. Hunter Education Hunter Hunter Education is not required for anyone 14 years years 14 Hunter Education is not required for anyone Youth big game hunters need a Hunter Education big card to hunt. They do Youth not need a Hunter Education card a hunting only to apply for the draw, hunters can having purchase a hunting license without license. Youth attended Hunter Education. Requirements Length Who What Type of Hunter Education Class is Right for You? Education Class of Hunter What Type TAB +1 TAB Keep your finger outside the your finger Keep lways keep the muzzle in a safe lways keep the muzzle e sure of the target and beyond. e sure of the target and reat every firearm as if it were of Firearm Safety

direction. Commandments of hunter safety. you intend to shoot. loaded ﬁrearm. and safely. separately and during shooting. trigger guard until ready to shoot. trigger guard until ready loaded. +1 A B T

The Four Primary Rules The Four • • the rest of the 10 Practice • Check your barrel and ammunition. • Unload firearm when not in use. • a firearm only at something Point • Don’t run, jump, or climb with a • Store firearms and ammunition • before Avoid alcoholic beverages • • • com/education/bowhunting/ ucation visit https://www.azgfd. Program For more information on the BowhunterFor Ed- tion is NOT required to bowhunt required in Arizona. tion is NOT permanent bonus point. Bowhunter Educa- able, however will not receive a graduates Bowhunter specific education course is avail- education/trapping/ Education Bowhunter tion Program visit https://www.azgfd.com/ tion Program For more information on the Trapper Educa- more information on the Trapper For Course prior to obtaining a trapping license. Course prior to obtaining a trapping successfully complete a Trapper Education successfully complete a Trapper born after January 1, 1967 is required to 1967 born after January 1, Pursuant to A.R.S. 17-333.02 Any person Pursuant to A.R.S. 17-333.02 Trapper Education Trapper EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS at the Arizona Game and Fish Department 2018 Outdoor Expo Loads of exciting hands-on activities, educational presentations/demos, and the chance to meet with outdoor groups, agencies and exhibitors to learn about Arizona’s outdoor recreational opportunities. To learn more, visit www.azgfd.gov/expo for updates. March 24–25, 2018 Saturday • March 24 Sunday • March 25 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ben Avery Shooting Facility 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd., Phoenix, Ariz. FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION

32 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 33 . 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 over-the-counter companion javelina tags, companion javelina over-the-counter allowing to hunt for deer these hunters hunts at the same time. These and javelina introduce a youth to are excellent ways to big game hunting. may purchase a tur- turkey hunters Youth and hunt in any key tag over-the-counter section on unit listed in the Youth-Only page 47. As with any season or upcoming hunt, homework.make sure you do your Good experience. luck and enjoy your hunting on these species, more information For seasons, and hunting regulations, please visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting. PLEASE NOTE: Homeland Security Issues along the International Border may affect the quality of a person’s hunt. Call 800-BE-ALERT to report suspicious activity draw for elk and pronghorn is complete for elk and pronghorn draw knowand you should if you received one This knowledgeof these tags. should help wish to participate you determine if you if so, for which deer, in another hunt, and sheep, and bison turkey, javelina, bighorn hunts to apply. deer permit Compared with last year, while turkey and big- levels are up slightly, have dropped horn sheep permit levels hunters may wish to apply Youth slightly. will complement for a javelina hunt that which they may another deer hunt in deer participate in this fall. Youth-Only hunters in selected units (see Youth-On- will also be ly deer hunts on page 38) provided the opportunity to purchase DRAW DEADLINE Second Tuesday in February Second Tuesday (pending Commission approval) in June (pending Second Tuesday Commission approval) in October (pend- Second Tuesday ing Commission approval) Welcome to Big Game Hunting in Arizona Hunting Game to Big Welcome Draw Cycles Draw

horn sheep, fall bison, pheasant turkey, spring bison Deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, big- Spring javelina, spring bear, spring Pronghorn antelope, elk SPECIES animals. The three draw cyclesanimals. The three draw are: earlier if they have been drawn for these twoearlier if they have been drawn popular big game horn antelope and elk. This change was made to let hunters knowhorn antelope and elk. This change was made was the ﬁrst year the Department held a separate draw for prong- draw was the ﬁrst year the Department held a separate application and draw cycles for big game hunt permit-tags. 2007 application cycles and draw for big game hunt permit-tags. 2007 The Arizona Game and Fish Department conducts three separate three separate The Arizona Game and Fish Department conducts

was provided earlier this year. In fact, the was provided earlier this year. Elk and pronghorn application information participate. permits for which you must be drawn to must be drawn permits for which you big game hunts have a limited number of big game hunts have opportunities a hunter has to pursue. Most opportunities a hunter diversityof Arizona’s big game, and the Grande), there is ample evidence of the there Grande), cies of turkeys (Gould’s, Merriam’s and Rio cies of turkeys (Gould’s, Mountain and desert) and three subspe- Mountain and desert) nized subspecies of bighorn sheep (Rocky nized subspecies of bighorn that Arizona is occupied by twothat Arizona is occupied recog- and mountain lion. If you also consider and mountain lion. If key, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, bear, key, javelina, bighorn white-tailed deer, pronghorn, elk, tur- deer, pronghorn, elk, white-tailed ed as big game by state statute: mule deer, by state statute: ed as big game Arizona has 10 species of wildlife designat- species 10 Arizona has Lead and Wildlife

Know the facts and make your own choice Lead fragments • Lead is a naturally occurring element in the America since the early 1900s. Collaboration environment and has many beneficial uses. with industry, conservation organizations However, it is a known toxin and has been and shooting-sports interests is also essen- removed from many consumer products tial to ensuring continued protection of our like pipes, paint and gasoline. wildlife resources and conservation heritage. • Lead has been used in the manufacture of • Non-lead ammunition and fishing tack- ammunition and fishing tackle for centuries le alternatives are becoming more widely because of its unique properties, availabil- available and reasonably priced. Using non- ity, performance, and ease and low cost to lead alternatives can prevent lead poisoning manufacture. of individual wildlife and may offer better • Spent ammunition, lost fishing tackle and performance. lead fragments in carcasses and gut piles • Hunters who choose to use lead ammunition can be ingested by wildlife. In some cas- can still help to reduce lead poisoning in scav- es, these lead sources can cause illness or enging animals by removing the entire game death in individual animals. carcass from the field. • Birds are the most susceptible to lead toxic- Availability ity, and population-level effects have been documented in waterfowl and California Non-lead ammo alternatives are available for condors. big game, varmint and small game hunting. Non-fragmenting solid copper or copper alloy • State fish and wildlife agencies have primary bullets are now loaded in most hunting cali- responsibility for managing fish and wildlife bers. Highly frangible non-lead varmint bullets Lead fragments resources and use the best science to imple- (compressed copper or tin powder) are avail- ment focused management solutions when able in both centerfire and rimfire cartridges. population effects are documented. Educat- Non-lead shot (steel, tungsten, and bismuth) ing the public about wildlife issues is part of is also available. their mission. To learn more about lead and wildlife, visit • Hunters and anglers have been the primary www.azgfd.gov/lead. supporters of wildlife conservation in North

What hunting magazines and Arizona hunters say about solid copper bullets: “I was very impressed with the bullet’s performance, the buck literally dropped in its tracks.” — Kaibab deer hunter X-ray of prairie dog (top), coyote (center) “Accurate, zero bloodshot, no wasted game meat.” — Kaibab deer hunter and a deer (bottom) gut pile. All contain “I’ve never seen deadlier performance on game.” — Safari Club International article lead bullet fragments that could be ingested by wildlife. “While their terminal performance is the stuff of legend, they are also capable of remarkable accuracy.” — American Riﬂeman article

Lead shot Lead fragments LEAD VS. NON-LEAD AMMO COSTS CURRENT PRICES FROM ONLINE AMMO RETAILERS .30-06 165 gr. loaded ammo, Box of 20 Basic lead: $17-$20, Premium lead: $25-$40, (big game hunting) Non-lead: $30-$40 .223 loaded ammo, Box of 20 (35-55 gr.) Basic lead: $6-$10, Premium lead: $20-$27, (varmint hunting) Non-lead: $22-$27 .22 long rifle rimfire, Box of 50 (25-40 gr.) Basic lead: $2-$4, Premium lead: $5-$10, Eagles and other raptors feed on game re- (small game hunting) Non-lead: $6-$11 mains and ingest lead shot and bullet frag- 12 gauge #6 shotshells, Box of 25 Lead: $7-$25, Steel: $7-$32 ments. Doves and waterfowl are known to (upland game/dove hunting) pick up lead shot in the field. 34 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 35

A youth must pay 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 ■ Mule Deer Distribution ■ White-tailed Deer Distribution For further on mule deer and white-tailed information can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. deer, their habitat, range, natural history, or where youdeer, their habitat, range, natural history, Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Deer Hunts Deer LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL

Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT for some Archery-Only dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. deer, a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license Nonpermit-tags are only valid for one calendar year. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. crossbow or bow and arrow as and R12-4-318, Muzzleloader Hunt: Muzzleloader weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 or crossbow if and R12-4-318, Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 prescribed in R12-4-304. you possess a crossbow permit as allowed under R12-4-216. Antlered means having an antler fully erupted through the skin and capable of being shed, as deﬁned in R12-4-101. One (1) deer per calendar in R12-4-120. year, except as prescribed License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). License (See table on page 14 EXCEPT and R12-4-114. obtained only through application process as prescribed in R12-4-104 Hunt Permit-tag and draw

White-tailed Deer Mule Deer the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts. the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday. The Department designated eligible offers “Youth-Only” hunts, in which persons are to participate to their 18th up designatedoccurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate of the for the duration the Director by satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved must have and 13 designated“Youth-Only” hunt. Persons between the ages of 10 To your hunt, get before ahead of the game If you need your Hunter Education card and register now. (C). Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. per ARS 17-335 may hunt big game in Arizona. register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. No one under age 10 Archery deer hunters, you no longer have to call in and report your deer harvest. However, returning your hunter questionnaire is very important. deer hunters, you no longer your hunter questionnaire Archery have to call in and report your deer harvest. However, returning To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. To hunt deer during a General, Youth-Only, Muzzleloader or Archery-Only Youth-Only, hunt deer during a General, license and a deer tag. hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination To To a license dealer as a nonpermit-tag from hunts, you may purchase for a hunt permit-tag.season, you must apply through a draw For Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag If a person is applying in R12-4-114. prescribed for a Youth-Only hunt and a regular hunt on the same application, the higher of the tag feesenclosed. must be Hunt Numbers Required Methods of TakeLegal Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, General or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Animal Definition Legal Bag Limit License Required Tag Required Tag Deer Hunts

Motorized Big Game Retrieval on National Forest Lands All national forests are undergoing or have recently completed travel man- trieval of elk in Game Management Units 6A, 6B, 7 and 8. It does not agement planning, which will result in changes to motor vehicle use on allow cross-country driving for retrieval of any other species or in other national forest lands. The Coconino, Coronado, Kaibab and Prescott nation- Game Management Units on the forest. al forests have implemented the Travel Management Rule regulations and • The North Kaibab National Forest allows for cross country motorized only allow motorized use on designated roads, trails and areas as identified travel for retrieval of elk and bison in all Game Management Units. on a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). • The Coronado and Prescott national forests do not allow motorized big These maps are available for free at Forest Service offices and electronically game retrieval off the designated road system. for smartphone and mobile devices — instructions are available at each For- est website. The Travel Management rules include restrictions on driving off If you have a permit to hunt in a Game Management Unit that includes one of designated roads for big game retrieval. or more national forests, please review the information on the appropriate forests’ MVUM or contact the national forest(s) for updated information rel- • The South Kaibab National Forest allows for cross-country motorized re- ative to motor vehicle use and motorized big game retrieval, before your trieval of elk in all Game Management Units. hunt starts. Visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r3/about-region/offices for • The Coconino National Forest allows for cross-country motorized re- contact information. Deer: Commission Order 2 (continued) GENERAL DEER Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 17 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 1001 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 1 Any antlered deer 275 1002 Nov 3 - Nov 12, 2017 (38) 2A, 2B, and 2C Any antlered deer 80 1003 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 3A and 3C Any antlered deer 100 1004 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (19,24,39) 4A and 4B Any antlered deer 265 1005 Nov 3 - Nov 12, 2017 (19,24,39,52) 5A and 5B Any antlered deer 518 1006 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (19,24,39,52) 5A and 5B Any antlered deer 9 1007 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 6A Antlered mule deer 475 1008 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (1,37) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) Antlered mule deer 275 1009 Nov 3 - Nov 12, 2017 7 Any antlered deer 1025 1010 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 8 Antlered mule deer 475 1011 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 9 Any antlered deer 425 1012 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (35,40) 10 Any antlered deer 350 1013 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (2,3) 12A East (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 95 1014 Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 (2,3) 12A East (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 30 1015 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (2,4) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 500 1016 Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 (2,4) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 100 1017 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (13) 12B Any antlered deer 25 1018 Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 (13) 12B Any antlered deer 20 1019 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (5,13) 12B West Any antlered deer 140 1020 Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 (5,13) 12B West Any antlered deer 75 1021 Nov 17 - Nov 26, 2017 (13) 13A Any antlered deer 50 1022 Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2017 (13) 13B Any antlered deer 75 1023 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (6,35,43) 16A (excluding Mohave County Park lands) Any antlered deer 350 1024 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (35) 17A Any antlered deer 175 1025 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (35,44) 17B Any antlered deer 550 1026 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (35,44) 17B Any antlered deer 15 1027 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (35) 18A Any antlered deer 450 1028 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (35) 18B Any antlered deer 550 1029 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (35,45) 19A Any antlered deer 700 1030 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (11,35,46) 19B Any antlered deer 250 1031 Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (35,47) 20A Any antlered deer 800 1032 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (35) 20B Any antlered deer 350 1033 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 20C Any antlered deer 350 1034 Nov 17 - Nov 23, 2017 20C Any antlered deer 350 1035 Dec 8 - Dec 14, 2017 20C Any antlered deer 50 1036 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (13,35) 21 Antlered mule deer 550 1037 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (13,35) 21 Antlered mule deer 10 1038 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 (25,35) 22 Antlered mule deer 600 1039 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 (35) 23 Antlered mule deer 625 1040 Nov 17 - Nov 26, 2017 (35) 24A Antlered mule deer 200 1041 Nov 17 - Nov 26, 2017 (35) 24B Antlered mule deer 400 1042 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 27 Antlered mule deer 525 1043 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 27 Antlered mule deer 25 1044 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 (35) 28 Antlered mule deer 425 1045 Nov 17 - Nov 23, 2017 (35) 28 Antlered mule deer 400 1046 Nov 3 - Nov 9, 2017 (11,35) 29 Antlered mule deer 75 1047 Nov 17 - Nov 23, 2017 (11,35) 29 Antlered mule deer 75 36 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 37 0 55 75 30 25 25 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 40 40 150 150 125 125 150 150 150 125 15 150 275 275 275 275 100 325 325 325 325 325 100 100 100 100 100 100 350 550 450 450 250 700 225 225 225 225 200 300 300 300 300 500 500 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 Permits Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Legal WildlifeLegal Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deerAntlered whitetail deer 85 Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Deer Hunts Deer 36A 36A 36B 36B 36C 29 29 30A 29 30A 30A 30A 30B 31 31 30B 30B 30B Open Areas Open 30A 30B 32 30A 30B 31 31 32 34B 36C 37A 37A 6A 6A 6A 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 8 23 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) and 8 Camp and Navajo) (excluding 6B 21 22 22 22 23 23 24A 24B 24B 21 21 24A 24A 24A 24B 24B 27 and27 28 27 and27 28 29 31 33 34A 34B 37B 37B 40A,39, and 40B (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 7) 41 42 (excluding White Tank Mountain Park) White Tank (excluding 42 43A, 43B, 44A, and44B 45A, 45B, and 45C (6,30,35) (6,30,35) (6,30,31,35) (6,30,31,35) (6,30,35,41) (11,35) (11,35) (6,11,35) (11,35) (6,11,35) (6,11,35) (6,11,35) (11,35) (20,35) (20,35) (11,35) (11,35) (11,35) Notes (6,11,35) (11,35) (11,20,30,35) (6,11,35) (20,35) (20,35) (11,35) (11,20,30,35) (30,35) (6,30,35,41) (13,29,30,32,35,41) (13,29,30,32,35,41) (1,37) (35) (1,37) (13,35) (35) (35) (35) (25,35) (25,35) (25,35) (35) (35) (35) (35) (13,35) (13,35) (35) (35) (35) (11,35) (20,35) (30,35) (10,35) (30,35) (18,35) (8) (18,35) (7,13,23) (6,8,33) (6) Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Dec 1 - Dec 2017 10, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Dec 1 - Dec 2017 10, Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Dec 1 - Dec 2017 10, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Season Dates Season Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Nov 17 - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 17 - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 17 - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Nov 17 - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Oct - Nov 27 5, 2017 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Dec 1 - Dec 2017 10, Dec 1 - Dec 2017 10, Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Dec 1 - Dec 2017 10, Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2017 - NovNov 19, 10 Nov 17 - NovNov 23, 17 2017 2017 - NovNov 19, 10 Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2017 - NovNov 19, 10 Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2017 - NovNov 19, 10 Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2017 - NovNov 19, 10

1111 1113 1114 1112 1110 1101 1107 1102 1103 1105 1108 1106 1109 1104 1100 1074 1051 1076 1071 1061 1091 1081 1078 1070 1075 1052 1079 1055 1057 1059 1053 1072 1073 1077 1062 1056 1097 1050 1058 1087 1093 1067 1082 1049 1095 1092 1054 1065 1085 1069 1089 1098 1063 1086 1083 1096 1066 1088 1094 1099 1060 1080 1068 1090 1048 1084 1064 Hunt No. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commissionor posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL DEER GENERAL Deer: Commission 2 Order (continued) Deer Hunts

Deer: Commission Order 2 (continued) GENERAL DEER Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1115 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (20,35) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 125 1116 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (11,20,30,35) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 425 1117 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (11,20,30,35) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 425 1118 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (11,20,30,35) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 400 1119 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (11,20,30,35) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 50 1120 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (30,35) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 650 1121 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (30,35) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 650 1122 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (30,35) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 650 1123 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (30,35) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 100 1124 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (10,35) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 675 1125 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (10,35) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 675 1126 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (10,35) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 600 1127 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (10,35) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 100 1128 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (30,35) 34B Antlered whitetail deer 125 1129 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (30,35) 34B Antlered whitetail deer 125 1130 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (30,35) 34B Antlered whitetail deer 100 1131 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (30,35) 34B Antlered whitetail deer 40 1132 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (9,35) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 375 1133 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (9,35) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 375 1134 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (9,35) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 375 1135 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (9,35) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 50 1136 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (35) 35B Antlered whitetail deer 425 1137 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (35) 35B Antlered whitetail deer 425 1138 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (35) 35B Antlered whitetail deer 350 1139 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (35) 35B Antlered whitetail deer 40 1140 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (6,30,35) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 400 1141 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (6,30,35) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 425 1142 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (6,30,35) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 450 1143 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (6,30,35) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 40 1144 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (6,30,31,35) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 800 1145 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (6,30,31,35) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 800 1146 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (6,30,31,35) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 750 1147 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (6,30,31,35) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 40 1148 Oct 27 - Nov 2, 2017 (6,30,35,41) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 175 1149 Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2017 (6,30,35,41) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 175 1150 Dec 1 - Dec 10, 2017 (6,30,35,41) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 175 1151 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (6,30,35,41) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 125 ---- Nov 17 - Nov 26, 2017 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer ------Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer ------Oct 27 - Nov 5, 2017 (19,24,39) Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 4A and 4B Any antlered deer ------Nov 3 - Nov 12, 2017 (19,24,39,52) Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 5A and 5B Any antlered deer ------Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (19,24,39,52) Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 5A and 5B Any antlered deer --- Total 42132

YOUTH-ONLY DEER Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1152 Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2017 8 Any antlered deer 75 1153 Oct 6 - Oct 15, 2017 (35,40) 10 Any antlered deer 40 1154 Oct 13 - Oct 16, 2017 (2,4,12) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Antlerless deer 400 1155 Nov 10 - Nov 13, 2017 (2,4,12) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Antlerless deer 125 1156 Oct 6 - Oct 15, 2017 (11,35,44,45,46,47) 17B, 19A, 19B, 20A Any antlered deer 200 1157 Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 (35) 18B Any antlered deer 65 1158 Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2017 20B Any antlered deer 50 1159 Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 20C Any antlered deer 300 1160 Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2017 21 Any antlered deer 50 1161 Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2017 (25,35) 22 Any antlered deer 100 1162 Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2017 (35) 23 Any antlered deer 175 1163 Oct 13 - Oct 19, 2017 27 Any antlered deer 75 1164 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 (11,17,20,30,35) 28, 31, and 32 Any antlered deer 100 1165 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 (6,11,17,35) 29, 30A, and 30B Any antlered deer 150 1166 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 (17,30,35) 33 Any antlered deer 200 1167 Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2017 (30,35) 33 Any antlered deer 200 1168 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 (10,35) 34A Any antlered deer 75 38 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 39 15 15 ------10 --- 10 10 75 75 75 75 20 25 30 25 25 25 50 50 50 40 45 20 110 175 125 275 375 100 100 450 200 665 1400 2885 Permits Permits Permits Permits Permits Any antlered deer Antlered whitetail deer Any antlered deer deer Designated deer Designated Any antlered deer Antlered whitetail deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Legal WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer Any antlered deer WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Legal WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer Antlerless deer WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer Any antlered deer WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Designated deer Designated 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Deer Hunts Deer 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) and 35B Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A 36A 40A,39, and 40B, (excluding 42 41, White Mountain Tank Park)(Special Restrictions Apply - See Footnote 7) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A 20B 33 34A 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) and 35B 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 9 3B 12A East (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Canyon East Grand (excluding 12A 12B West12B 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D 3A and 3C (Special Restrictions11M Apply - See Note 36) 12A (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) and 12B Open Areas Open 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D (excluding16A Mohave County Park Lands) Areas Open Open Areas Open Areas Open Areas Open 7 35B Mohawk Valley Hunt Area in Unit 41 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) 42 (excluding White Tank Mountain Park) White Tank (excluding 42 13A 13B 36A 36B Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A (9) (9,35) (6,30,35) (7,8,13) (9) (35) (35) (10,35) (9,35) (1,37) (3) (5,13) (6,35,42) (6,35,42) (14) (36) Notes (6,17,35,42) (6,17,35,43) Notes Notes Notes Notes (9,35) (12,48) (2,4) (13) (13) (6,17,30,35) (6,17,30,31,35) (9) Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Oct - Oct 2017 13 19, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Nov 17 - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 9, Nov 17 - NovNov 23, 17 2017 Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Oct - Nov 27 5, 2017 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Oct - Nov 27 5, 2017 Nov 10 - NovNov 2017 16, 10 Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Season Dates Season Dates Season Nov - Dec 24 3, 2017 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Season Dates Season Dates Season Season Dates Season Oct - Nov 27 2, 2017 Sep 22 - Sep 28, 2017 Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12, Nov - Dec 24 3, 2017 Nov - Dec 24 3, 2017 Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Nov - Nov 24 30, 2017 Nov - Nov 24 30, 2017 Nov 10 - NovNov 26, 10 2017

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1174 1191 1181 1176 1171 1178 1170 1175 1179 1193 1187 1192 1172 1173 1195 1177 1182 1185 1169 1189 1186 1183 1188 1196 1194 1190 1180 1184 Total Total Total Total Total Hunt No. Hunt No. Hunt No. Hunt No. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY DEER ARCHERY-ONLY YOUTH-ONLY (MUZZLELOADER) DEER (MUZZLELOADER) YOUTH-ONLY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803.

Hunt No. MUZZLELOADER DEER MUZZLELOADER Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803.

Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. (CHALLENGED HUNTER ACCESS MOBILITY PERMIT REQUIRED, SEE R12-4-217) SEE REQUIRED, PERMIT CHAMP MOBILITY DEER ACCESS HUNTER (CHALLENGED Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commissionor posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY DEER YOUTH-ONLY Deer: Commission 2 Order (continued) Deer Hunts

ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED DEER Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. SEASON DATES AND LEGAL WILDLIFE Open Area Notes Aug 25-Sep 14, 2017 Dec 15-31, 2017 Jan 1-15, 2018 Jan 1-31, 2018 1 Any Antlered Deer 2A/2B/2C 38 Any Antlered Deer 3B North 50 Any Antlered Deer 3B South (Restrictions Apply - See Note 51) 51 Any Antlered Deer 4A 19,39 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 4B 39 Any Antlered Deer 5A/5B 19,39,52 Any Antlered Deer 6A Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) 1,37 Any Antlered Deer 6B South 26 Any Antlered Deer 7 Any Antlered Deer 8 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 9 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 10 40 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 15A/15B (Restrictions Apply - See Note 42) 42 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 15C/15D Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 16A (excluding Mohave County Park Lands) (Restrictions Apply - See Note 43) 6,43 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 17A Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 17B (Restrictions Apply - See Note 44) 44 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 18A Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 18B Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 19A (Restrictions Apply - See Note 45) 45 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 19B (Restrictions Apply - See Note 46) 11,46 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 20A (Restrictions Apply - See Note 47) 47 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 20B 34 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 20C Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 21 13 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 22 25 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 23 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 24A Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 24B Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 25M (Restrictions Apply - See Note 36) 16,27,34,36 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 26M (excluding Cave Creek Recreation Area) (Restrictions Apply - See Note 36) 15,21,34,36 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 27 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 28 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 29 11 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 30A 6,11 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 30B 11 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 31 20 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 32 11,20,30 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 33 30,49 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 34A 10 Any Antlered Deer Antlered Whitetail Only Any Antlered Deer 34B 30 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 35B Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 36A 6,30 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 36B 6,30,31 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 36C 6,30,41 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 37A 13,30,32,41 Any Antlered Deer 37B 18 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 38M (Restrictions Apply - See Note 22) 22 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 39/40A/40B 7,13,23,34 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 41 8 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 42 34 Any Antlered Deer 43A/43B/44A/44B 6,8,33 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 45A/45B/45C 6 Any Antlered Deer Camp Navajo 1 Any Antlered Deer Fort Huachuca 9 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer

40 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 41 or no prior notification. event a hunt is In the cancelleddue to an increase in security, hunters not be reimbursed for these permits will drawn or otherwise Arizona Game compensated by the and Fish Department. Applications hunts for these Game and Fish must be submitted to the Arizona deadline. Department by the published wildlife management. actively used for studies in months and study sites Researchers are present all hunters are urged are not always recognizable; to use caution while hunting and take care not to disturb study sites. Applicants should secure access before applying. antlers. and Agua Fria Desert, Ironwood Forest, Sonoran National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. required to check their deer for inspection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station. to hunting: those private lands lying just north of the and 15 14 12, 11, of Cave Creek in Sections 10, Town 6 North, Range 4 East. of Township is not permitted in the following area of Unit 25M: 202 portion of land west of Loop an unincorporated known as the Elliot and Hawes Freeway) (San Tan 1 South, Township County 16, Island in Section Range 7 East. to purchase Restricted Nonpermit tags for the corresponding javelina population management seasons listed in Commission Order 26. and D: the areas north and south of Cottonwood is subject to short term Canyon Road) in Unit 37B closures due to military including live operations, and requires coordination with the fire operations, Florence Military Reservation access. for hunting dates or any other access specific closure For concerns, contact the Florence Military Reservation A map of the Florence Military at 602-267-2062. Reservation is located and on the Arizona Game Fish Department’s website, azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the search box). and 5B North - In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only by contacting the Hopi Tribe via Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program is Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 34A The Santa age, without An “antlerless deer” is a deer, any Cliffs, Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand archery deer season hunters are not Unit 12A The following is closed described area in Unit 26M Hunting is closed to hunting. A portion of Unit 25M The Florence Military Reservation areas B (training Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 5A, restricted in this unit. Hunter access is extremely Individuals with permits for these hunts are eligible 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Deer Hunts Deer military with the closure and requires coordination management agencyappropriate land for hunting access to Barry (BMGR) M. Goldwater Range and applicable adjacent areas. The BMGR is closed to recreational use areas, hunting except open public as allowed via an authorized entry permit. Hunters areas in BMGRwishing to access or cross additional Fighter Wing the 56th East must coordinate with the BMGR access To Range Management Office. Refuge, hunters or Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife agreement and obtain must sign a hold harmless an entry permit. More information can be obtained Fighter Wing by calling Base, 56th Luke Air Force the Marine Corps Air RMO 856-7216; at (623) the Bureau of Land 269-7150; Station Yuma at (928) Office at (602) 417- Management, Phoenix Field the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge at 9200; Auxiliary the Gila Bend Air Force 387-6483; (520) or by emailing 56RMO. 856-5200 Field at (623) [email protected]. closed to deer hunting except those areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a valid YPG Hunting and coordinating with YPG Access Permit Program 43A, for units 41W, Range Control. Hunters drawn or 43B who plan to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting access permit before entering YPG. Access permits are issued at the YPG Visitor Center, located (tank display) E. Brooks Exhibit Park at the Wahner off Imperial Dam Road. Hours for obtaining hunting permits are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday. Hunting access permit applicants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, receive a Range Safety Briefing, and undergo a brief background check. all firearms must be registered at the Furthermore, visitor center prior to entering YPG. Do not bring Due to military the firearms into the visitor center. activities some hunting areas may be temporarily closed on short notice. Updates will be posted on at: Caution-https://www.facebook.com/ Facebook information write: U.S. Army Yuma For USAYPG. Hunting Program, Attn: Proving Ground - Bldg. 307, C. Street, Yuma, AZ email: usarmy. 85365-9498; 307 [email protected]; call 328- (928) or visit https://www.yuma.army.mil/Visiting/ 2125; Hunting-at-YPG. open to deer hunting only to properly licensed military Huachuca and Fort civilian personnel Huachucaholding a valid Fort post hunting permit. only hunts are only open to properly Youth licensed military Huachuca and Fort civilian Huachucadependents holding a valid Fort post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/ or special regulations must be obtained from Huachuca. may Protection Fort Increases in Force result in hunt cancellations at any time with little 8. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is 9. Huachuca is The Fort Garrison in Unit 35A Army

of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to National Wildlife Refuges are open to deer hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. beginning at the Arizona-Utah Stateline and BLM to U.S. Hwy 89A; south on BLM 1065 Rd. 1065; west on U.S. Hwy 89A to Kaibab National Forest boundary; north then west then south on the boundaryKaibab National Forest to Kanab Creek; north on Kanab Creek to the Arizona-Utah Stateline; east on the Arizona-Utah Stateline to BLM 1065. located west of AZ Hwy of and also that portion 67 located north of U.S. Hwy 89A. Unit 12A east of AZ Hwy and south of U.S. Hwy 67 89A. youth-only deer hunters must check out and personally present their deer for inspection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station in accordance with A check station will not be operated R12-4-308. (North Kaibab) CHAMP, during the Unit 12A muzzleloader, or archery deer hunts. only to properly license hunters who meet the license hunters who meet only to properly according Participants” qualiﬁcations as “Authorized on the hunting policies outlined to the installation Applications for these National Guard Website. the Arizona Game and hunts must be submitted to deadline. Hunters Fish Department by the published and read Guard Website must log onto the National securitythe installation policies and in requirements Navajo hunt numbers: order to have access Camp https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/ camp-navajo/garrison-operations/camp-navajo- hunting-information. An applicant applies for a who category for which he or she is not eligible of permit to participate to participate may not be authorized required to showin the hunt. All hunters are proof of attendance in a hunter safety education course during paperwork for the Camp Navajo submission Protection Conditions, permit. Increases in Force may missions and industrial operations training result in partial or complete hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notiﬁcation. In the event a hunt is cancelled for these permits hunters drawn will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department or Camp Navajo. Camp Navajo will charge a recreation fee for all hunters. No cash will be taken, only personal checks and money orders. The cost of the recreation fee can the Camp Navajo Website be found at above or by emailing the hunt coordinator at the email address found on Camp Navajo’s website.

6B is open to deer hunting Camp Navajo in Unit Barry M Goldwater Range: Entry into portions 7. 6. The Buenos Aires, Cibola, Imperial, and Kofa 5. Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12B West 12B 4. Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A West 12A 3. located East Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A 12A 2. and (North Kaibab) general Successful Unit 12A 1. Deer Notes: Deer Hunts

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e-mail at [email protected] or by calling (928) set aside for Hopi Tribal member hunters. Hunt Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605 from Monday-Friday numbers for these hunts must be obtained from the by this Commission Order, is not permitted within 8am-5pm. Please contact in advance to gain access Hopi Tribe Wildlife and Ecosystems Management ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed for hunting and scouting. In Unit 5B North, access Program by calling (928) 734-3606 or (928) 734- camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, is permitted on the Hopi’s Hart/Drye Ranch and in 3605. Non-Hopi Tribal members cannot apply for boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Aja Ranch by signing in at these hunts. Applications for these hunts must be include trails. designated sign-in boxes located at access points. submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department 31. The following described area in Unit 36B is closed to on the standard form by the published deadline. If 20. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravaipa Canyon hunting: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch south all permits for these hunts are not issued through Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed of Arivaca Road in Sections 14 and 15, Township 20 the draw, the left-over permits will be available to by permit only, available through the Safford Field South, Range 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch all hunters (tribal and non-tribal) through the first- Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For more is open to hunting. come, first-serve process; the list of hunts with left information, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) over permits list will be maintained on the Arizona 32. The following described area in the Town of Marana 348-4450 or Recreation.gov search Aravaipa Canyon Game and Fish Department website. in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: beginning at the Wilderness Permit. intersection of Sanders Road and Avra Valley Road; 25. The area within the fenced enclosure inside the loop 21. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; formed by Tonto National Forest Road 647, also hunting: the unincorporated portion of land within southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central known as the Walnut Canyon Enclosure, is open the Town of Queen Creek in Pinal County in Sections Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the Central to public entry and the taking of deer during open 5, 7, 8, and 18 of Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Arizona Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on season. Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Road. 22. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area and Tucson 26. 6B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6B located Mountain Park in Unit 38M are open to archery 33. The following described area in the Town of south of the following: Beginning at the junction hunting, except those portions within ¼ mile of any Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to hunting: of U.S. Hwy 89A (mp 371) and FR 152 (Dry Creek occupied residence or building, developed picnic Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, Rd.); north on FR 152 to FR 152C (Boynton Pass area, developed camp ground, shooting range, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 Rd.); west on FR 152C to FR 525 (Red Canyon boat ramp, or golf course are closed to hunting. West and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Rd.); northwest on FR 525 to the Red Rock Secret Developed areas do not include trails. Archery Range 19 West. Mountain Wilderness boundary at Gate 2 of 9999 hunters planning to hunt the Tucson Mountain Red Canyon Rd.; westerly along the Red Rock Secret 34. The following parks and preserves in Maricopa Wildlife Area must check-in with the Arizona Game Mountain Wilderness boundary to the Sycamore County are open to hunting as defined in R12-4-321 and Fish Department’s Tucson Regional Office prior Canyon Wilderness boundary (at the gate in section and are open for archery-only: Lake Pleasant, White to going afield. Tucson Mountain Park is a Pima 18); southwesterly along the Sycamore Canyon Tank Mountains, Estrella Mountain and McDowell County Park that occurs within the boundaries of Wilderness boundary to Dogie Trail (Forest Trail 116); Mountain Regional parks; McDowell Sonoran the Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area. The boundary northwest on Dogie Trail to Sycamore Creek. Preserve; and portions of Skyline Regional Park for Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area is as follows: (Back Country designated area only – contact the Beginning at the northwest corner of the Saguaro 27. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional National Monument boundary (Township 13 South, incorporated lands, including private property within office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). Range 11 East, Section 33); south about 1 mile to municipal boundaries, are closed to hunting unless Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline; southeast along El opened under Commission Order. Incorporated Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ mile of Paso Natural Gas Pipeline to Sandario Rd; south on includes all municipal and corporate limits. County any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, Sandario Rd about 2 miles to the southwest corner islands are open to hunting provided the hunter shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or of Township 14 South, Range 11 East, Section 15; does not discharge a firearm within ¼ mile of golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. east along this section line to the El Paso Natural an occupied farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, Gas Pipeline; southeast along the El Paso Natural or building without permission of the owner or 35. Areas of private property within municipal Gas Pipeline to AZ Hwy 86 (Ajo Hwy); easterly on AZ resident. Privately held lands within county islands boundaries (except in Unit 39 west of AZ Hwy 85) Hwy 86 to the Tucson city limits; north along the city may be closed by the landowner. are closed to deer hunting during this hunt. limits to Silverbell Rd; northwest on Silverbell Rd to 30. The following Pima County parks and preserves are 36. Those portions of Units 11M, 25M, and 26M within Twin Peaks Rd; west on Twin Peaks Rd to Sandario open to hunting within the respective unit: A-7 Ranch ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building within Rd; south on Sandario Rd to the Saguaro National in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, municipal or corporate limits are closed to deer Monument boundary; west and south along the Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, hunting during this season. monument boundary to northwest corner of the Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, 37. Rogers Lake Coconino County Natural Area in Unit Saguaro National Monument boundary (Township Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 6B is open to deer hunting; this area is closed to all 13 South, Range 11 East, Section 33). 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game 23. Unit 39 - Arlington, Base and Meridian, Robbins Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within 1/4 mile Butte, and Powers Butte Wildlife Areas are closed to 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in of any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in picnic area, or developed trailhead. Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter 24. Hopi Trust lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B are open 38. Areas of public or private land within or surrounded Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit to both state and Hopi hunters under an agreement by the Navajo Nation are included as part of the 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain with the Hopi Tribe. A percentage of tags are open area for this hunt number.

42 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 43 or building are closed to deer hunting during this closed to deer hunting during or building are at the junction of AZseason: beginning and Hwy 77 Hill east on Biosphere Rd to Copper Biosphere Rd; to the Coronado National Rd; east on Copper Hill Rd Boundary;Forest south along the Coronado BoundaryNational Forest to Ewin road; west on Edwin road to AZ north on AZ Hwy Hwy 77; 77 north to Biosphere Rd. north of U.S. Hwy 60. south of U.S. Hwy 60. Within municipal limits of the of Pinetop-Lakeside, City of Show Low and the Town within ¼ mile of an those portions of Unit 3B South occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season. Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Agreement with the Bar T Bar Compact Ranch and Flying M Ranch located in the northern and portion of Units 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass adherence to Ranch Rules is required to access to Signage at points of entrance these ranches. provides notiﬁcationthe ranch of the Landowner a copy Compact Agreement. The free Ranch Pass, of Ranch Rules, and location map may be obtained online from the Department’s Landowner Relations web page https://agfdlandownerrelations.Program and Ranch Rules for the Flying M com. Ranch Passes Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located at either of the two points onto the ranch. entrance and Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch Passes Ranch may also be obtained at the Meteor Crater Gas Station/Convenience Store. located 3B North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 3B hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Arizona For 3B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 3B located 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 50. 51. 52. Deer Hunts Deer north and west on Contreras Rd to Tonto Rd (FR Rd to Tonto on Contreras north and west east on Fair Oaks Rd; to Fair on FR north 102 102); Rd (FR 6); south on Valley Oaks Rd to Williamson Rd. Rd to Iron Springs Williamson Valley mile of an occupied residence within ¼ of Unit 19A hunting during this or building are closed to deer of AZseason: beginning at the intersection Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy 89A to Glassford Hill Rd; south on Glassford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. mile of an occupied residence within ¼ of Unit 19B or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd; northwest on Miller Valley northwest on Iron Springs Rd Rd (County Rd 10); Rd (County Rd 5); north on to Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington Northern Williamson Valley north and east along the Railroad tracks; Santa Fe to AZBurlington Railroad tracks Santa Fe Northern Hwy 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. within ¼ mile of an occupied residence of Unit 20A or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy Ave Ave in Mayer; west on Central 69 and Central to Miami St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on Ave; Mist Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; southwest on east on Fair Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin Rd (County Rd continue south and west on Goodwin Rd 177); to Senator Hwy (FR north and 52); (County Rd 177) west on Senator Hwy Creek Rd; (FR to Wolf 52) Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on west on Wolf Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); to Copper 53 Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron Springs north and east on Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); Rd to Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to Miller Valley Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to AZ Hwy 69; east and south on AZ Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of AZ Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer. Road, west of Avenue east of Fortuna of Unit 41 East and south of the Yuma Proving Grounds 57 restricted on Hunting access may be boundary. private property; ensure you obtain permission to hunt on private land. within ¼ mile of an occupied residence of Unit 33 Within the following described area, those portions 45. Within the following described area, those portions 46. Within the following described area, those portions 47. 48. – That portion Hunt Area in Unit 41 Mohawk Valley 49. Within the following described area, those portions

of Unit 17B within ¼ mile of an occupied residence of Unit 17B or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd Rd (County and Williamson Valley (County Rd 10) Rd; Rd 5); west on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras of Unit 16A within ¼ mile of an occupied residence within ¼ mile of an occupied residence of Unit 16A or building are closed to deer hunting during in Township this season: that portion of Unit 16A (Pine Lakes Section 28 West, 15 North, Range 20 Community is within this area). of Unit 15B within ¼ mile of an occupied residence of Unit 15B or building are closed to deer hunting during this Tennessee season: beginning at the junction of West Ave to Ave; east on Tennessee Ave and Tennessee Lane south and west on Patterson Lane; Patterson northeast along Tennessee Wash; to Tennessee Ave Ave; west on Tennessee to Tennessee Wash to 6th St; north on 6th St to Emerson Ave; west on Emerson Ave to 4th St; north and west on 4th St to Ave Tennessee Ave; south on West Tennessee West Ave. to Tennessee located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: the located Valley in Avra Duval property and the Buckalew, 36C in Unit 205 and Trust Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, Water all other Tucson properties in Unit 37A; Properties are closed to hunting. All open City of access only at designated properties are foot Tucson entry sign in and out at sign-in boxes points. Please located entry at designated points. entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch. The Boquillas- Diamond A Ranch encompasses the entire western acres. This hunt may about 720,000 half of Unit 10, have restricted access. Applicants should secure access before applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, www.HuntBigBoRanch.com. The Hopi Tribe Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Wildlife & Ecosystems The Hopi Tribe requires all AZGFDProgram State Certified/Licensed conduct business (guide, Outfitters and Guides who on behalf of their pre-scout, or request access Ranches in Units 4A, clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Marietta Honie at the 5A, and 5B North to contact 734-3172 at (928) Office of Revenue Commission to obtain or by email at [email protected] Business License. Upon an annual Hopi Tribal Business License, access approval of a Hopi Tribal may be obtained to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranch or by callingvia email at [email protected] 734-3671 or (928) 734-3672 (928) 734-3673, (928) 8am-5pm (MST).Monday-Friday

5A, and 5B North – Lands in Units 4A, Trust Hopi Properties Water The following City of Tucson 44. Within the following described area, those portions 43. Within the following described area, those portions 42. Within the following portions described area, those 41. 40. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has

39. Deer Notes continued: Deer Hunts

Draw odds reﬂect an applicant’s chance of receiving their ﬁrst choice only and are computed without regard to bonus points. Hunt Success is calculated based upon responses from the Hunter Harvest Questionnaires. For more harvest information, reference the Hunt Arizona data at www.azgfd.gov. First select Hunting on the homepage, then select “Harvest and Survey Data” under Additional Hunting Information. 2016 Drawing Odds & Success Rate 2016 Drawing Odds & Success Rate Hunt Permits 1st & 2nd % Draw Hunt Hunt Permits 1st & 2nd % Draw Hunt Unit Date Unit Date Type Authorized Choice Odds Success Type Authorized Choice Odds Success GENERAL DEER GENERAL DEER 1 Antlered 10/21-10/30 225 2213 13 60 23 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 85 2033 6 54 2 Antlered 10/28-11/6 80 511 26 29 23 Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 300 896 53 36 3A/3C Antlered 10/21-10/30 100 4154 3 83 23 (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/13 175 1024 29 63 4 Antlered 10/21-10/30 241 1745 19 35 23 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 625 2970 29 29 4 (Hopi) Antlered 10/21-10/30 9 23 100 56 24A Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 325 408 99 24 5 Antlered 10/21-10/30 471 3633 21 37 24A Ant. MD 11/11-11/20 200 1085 25 54 5 (Hopi) Antlered 10/21-10/30 29 43 80 34 24A Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 50 688 10 62 6A Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 475 4103 19 29 24A Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 325 354 96 27 6A Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 50 851 7 60 24A Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 325 294 98 22 6A Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 150 389 49 26 24B Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 300 588 65 35 6A Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 125 349 55 35 24B Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 350 406 100 30 6B (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/13 75 310 35 79 24B Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 350 559 83 38 6B Ant. WT 10/28-11/3 55 87 83 15 24B Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 50 799 8 47 6B Ant. MD 11/4-11/10 200 1063 32 25 24B Ant. MD 11/11-11/20 400 1188 48 25 6B/8 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 25 284 9 57 27 (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/13 75 794 14 86 7 Antlered 10/21-10/27 10 45 18 86 27 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 525 2743 24 48 7 Antlered 10/28-11/6 1025 3326 40 32 27 Ant. MD 12/9-12/31 25 1659 3 81 8 Ant. WT 10/21-10/30 75 137 67 10 27/28 Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 600 807 87 36 8 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 550 3364 25 30 27/28 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 40 817 6 95 9 Antlered 10/28-11/3 425 1232 47 26 28 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 425 692 79 34 9 Antlered 12/9-12/31 15 1075 2 62 28 Ant. MD 11/11-11/17 400 452 99 45 10 Antlered 10/21-10/30 350 1584 36 29 28/29/30/ Antlered 10/7-10/13 200 864 29 83 10 (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/16 40 297 23 47 31/32 (Y) 12A East Antlered 10/21-10/30 95 1482 9 69 29 Ant. MD 11/11-11/17 75 243 60 15 12A East Antlered 11/18-11/27 30 1427 4 83 29 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 75 216 46 6 12A West (Y) Antlerless 11/11-11/14 175 505 62 77 29 Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 250 298 95 41 12A West (Y) Antlerless 10/7-10/10 400 856 54 92 29 Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 225 220 96 46 12A West Antlered 10/21-10/30 500 4788 12 64 29 Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 225 192 100 38 12A West Antlered 11/18-11/27 100 5186 3 78 29 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 40 478 9 86 12A West Antlered 9/9-9/15 10 101 13 80 30A Ant. MD 11/11-11/17 400 451 100 33 12B Antlered 11/18-11/27 20 1174 3 74 30A Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 40 247 17 65 12B Antlered 10/21-10/30 25 326 12 52 30A Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 400 655 77 42 12B West Antlered 11/18-11/27 75 2019 4 86 30A Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 225 65 100 30 12B West Antlered 10/21-10/30 140 734 19 85 30A Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 225 54 100 28 13A Antlered 11/4-11/13 60 4235 3 64 30A Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 200 79 94 50 13B Antlered 11/11-11/20 75 8268 1 89 30B Ant. MD 11/11-11/17 400 565 99 34 16A Antlered 10/21-11/30 350 544 86 21 30B Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 400 744 80 34 17A Antlered 10/21-10/30 175 801 32 33 30B Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 100 107 88 35 17B Antlered 12/9-12/31 15 907 2 100 30B Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 125 88 100 46 17B Antlered 10/21-10/30 500 1684 47 33 30B Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 125 133 91 38 17B/19A/ 30B Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 75 416 18 63 Antlered 10/7-10/16 200 791 34 75 19B/20A (Y) 31 Ant. MD 11/11-11/17 100 461 40 38 18A Antlered 10/21-10/30 550 937 78 18 31 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 100 596 28 59 18B Antlered 10/21-10/30 550 1270 59 37 31 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 125 1180 12 70 18B (Y) Antlered 11/18-11/27 65 245 37 38 31 Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 150 407 57 59 19A Antlered 10/21-10/30 700 2574 39 40 31 Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 150 380 60 44 19B Antlered 10/21-10/30 225 596 58 26 31 Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 150 347 51 52 20A Antlered 10/21-10/30 800 2301 49 42 32 Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 425 434 99 35 20B (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/13 50 48 100 44 32 Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 400 386 97 42 20B Antlered 11/4-11/10 350 521 91 25 32 Ant. MD 11/11-11/17 375 783 74 47 20C Antlered 11/11-11/17 400 559 100 33 32 Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 425 368 100 39 20C Antlered 10/28-11/3 400 848 72 42 32 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 375 1047 50 53 20C (Y) Antlered 12/16-12/31 50 479 14 85 32 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 50 732 6 31 20C (Y) Antlered 11/18-11/27 300 166 100 33 33 (Y) Antlered 11/18-11/24 175 385 63 48 21 Ant. MD 12/9-12/31 10 968 2 38 33 Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 725 1437 65 47 21 Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 675 733 97 31 33 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 300 689 65 26 21 (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/13 50 231 32 73 33 Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 725 1273 78 38 21 Ant. MD 11/4-11/10 550 1495 48 21 33 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 50 1949 3 65 21 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 30 762 6 52 33 Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 725 1277 94 39 22 Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 400 921 68 19 33 (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/13 150 543 38 65 22 Ant. MD 10/28-11/3 600 2036 41 23 34A Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 675 719 100 22 22 (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/13 100 643 26 63 34A Ant. WT 11/25-12/4 600 811 98 34 22 Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 400 1027 55 34 34A Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 40 1153 5 50 22 Ant. WT 12/9-12/31 50 1575 4 76 34A (Y) Antlered 10/7-10/13 75 212 48 57 23 Ant. WT 11/4-11/10 275 799 51 24 34A Ant. WT 10/21-10/27 675 802 93 35

44 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 45

11 19 31 31 19 12 76 32 24 52 27 75 45 43 28 28 30 29 56 34 23 63 60 60 64 NA 104 100 Hunt Success 5 3 7 6 11 15 14 61 76 32 35 39 52 70 70 45 67 87 67 95 38 72 50 50 83 83 64 100 100 100 Odds % Draw

nd 81 27 52 45 93 45 58 83 77 44 131 618 176 171 581 632 277 349 260 236 606 409 604 1174 1765 Choice 1027 1659 1072 1225 1st & 2 15 10 75 75 75 20 25 30 25 25 25 25 50 50 50 80 40 110 475 275 275 275 550 450 450 200 200 500 Permits Authorized Date lers attached with no meat or soft tissue remaining; Finished taxidermy mounts or products; and with no meat or tissue attached. 8/19-9/8 8/19-9/8 8/19-9/8 8/19-9/8 8/19-9/8 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 11/4-11/13 11/4-11/13 11/4-11/13 11/4-11/13 11/4-11/13 11/4-11/10 11/4-11/10 11/4-11/10 11/4-11/10 10/7-10/13 10/28-11/3 12/9-12/31 12/9-12/31 11/11-11/17 11/11-11/17 11/11-11/17 11/18-11/27 11/18-11/27 11/18-11/27 12/16-12/31 10/21-10/27 10/21-10/27 10/21-10/30 100 10/21-10/30 • ant- Antlers, clean skull plates or skulls with • • Upper canine whistlers, ivories) teeth (buglers, CWD is present in the neighboring states of Utah, and NewColorado, Mexico, as well as many other popular hunting destinations for deer and elk. Some states have strict regulations governing carcass you to contact movement, so we encourage the wildlife agency for any ap- where you travel plicable regulations. Type Hunt Ant. WT Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlerless Unit 13B 39/40 GENERAL DEER GENERAL 37B (Y) 41 13A 39/40/41/42 ARCHERY - DRAW UNITS 3A/3C 11M 12 41 9 42 (Y) 42 42 43/44 45 MUZZLELOADER 3B 6B 35 36A 35 12A East West12B (Y) 15 15 15 (Y) 16A 34A 20B 33 2016 Drawing Odds & Success Rate Odds Success & Drawing 2016 Y= Youth Only Y= Youth NA= Not Available

21 31 51 19 12 19 16 32 27 39 32 39 35 59 20 38 36 43 53 30 28 34 55 34 49 29 46 36 34 46 38 68 60 40 44 NA Hunt Success Deer Hunts Deer 8 37 5 8 8 15 51 13 10 52 97 37 93 52 92 36 97 28 95 26 25 69 85 98 86 98 83 98 88 94 94 88 22 100 100 100 100 100 Odds % Draw column into Arizona. been cut and packaged; sue attached;

nd The following deer or elk parts harvested out- of-state are OK to bring back into Arizona: • has Boneless portions of meat, or meat that • Clean hides and capes with no skull or soft tis- CWD results can be found here: http://azgfdeservices.com/cwdlogin.aspx CWD out of Arizona Keep protect Arizona’s deer and elk herds from To Disease, new regulations have Chronic Wasting been placed on movement of animal parts into the state. these precautionsHunters are required to take when hunting deer or elk out-of-state: • intact skull, or spinal Do not bring the brain, 85 911 118 317 614 715 474 125 177 185 163 198 190 393 797 493 259 287 92 450 672 496 268 238 258 869 206 258 694 445 204 383 290 468 646 1100 Choice 1028 1469 51 1050 1st & 2 75 75 25 50 50 40 40 40 40 40 175 175 175 175 125 150 150 125 275 100 100 375 425 375 425 325 425 100 100 350 750 450 300 500 800 800 400 Permits Authorized Date 11/4-11/10 11/4-11/10 11/4-11/10 11/4-11/10 11/4-11/10 11/4-11/10 11/25-12/4 11/25-12/4 11/25-12/4 11/25-12/4 11/25-12/4 11/25-12/4 10/28-11/3 10/28-11/3 10/28-11/3 10/28-11/3 10/28-11/3 10/28-11/3 10/28-11/3 12/9-12/31 12/9-12/31 12/9-12/31 12/9-12/31 12/9-12/31 12/9-12/31 11/11-11/17 11/11-11/17 11/11-11/17 11/11-11/17 11/11-11/17 11/18-11/24 11/18-11/24 10/21-10/27 10/21-10/27 10/21-10/27 10/21-10/27 10/21-10/27 10/21-10/27 100 Type Hunt Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. MD Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered

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Bring the head of your recently harvested deer to any Game and Fish Department ofﬁce between 8 a.m. (ofﬁce address- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday es are listed on page 3). Department personnel will Disease collect a tissue sample for Chronic Wasting (CWD) testing. Hunters that are successful in Units are especially encouraged and 31 28, 2, 3, 27, 1, to submit heads because these units are close to New Mexico, a state that has detected CWD in deer and elk. submitted within a day of harvest. The head may will be You be placed in a garbage bag for delivery. asked to provide information about your harvested deer (hunt number, permit number, game management unit, and date of harvest) and where you can be reached (phone number) in case the test is posi- tive. No CWD has been detected in Arizona’s deer or elk to date. Hunters can Help Monitor Arizona Deer Health – Submit Deer Heads for CWDHunters can Help Monitor Arizona Deer Health – Submit Testing 37B 36B (Y) 36B 37A 37A 36B 36C 36C 36A 36A 36B 36B 36B 36C 36C 36C 36A 36A 36A 36B 36C 36A (Y) 36A 36B 35B 36A 35B 35B GENERAL DEER GENERAL 34A 34B 34B 34B 35A 35A 35B 35A 34B 34B 34B

35A 2016 Drawing Odds & Success Rate Odds Success & Drawing 2016 on the homepage, then select “Harveston the homepage, Survey and Hunting Information. Data” under Additional upon responses from the Hunter Harvest Questionnaires. For more harvest information, reference the Hunt Arizona data at www.azgfd.gov. First select Hunting First select from the Hunter Harvestupon responses harvest more Questionnaires. For data at www.azgfd.gov. the Hunt Arizona information, reference Draw odds reflect an applicant’s reflect odds Draw is calculated Success points. Hunt to bonus without regard computed only and are first choice their of receiving chance based Turkey Hunts

■ Distribution For further information on turkeys, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). Tag Required Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. EXCEPT for Archery-Only turkey where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Hunt: Any shotgun shooting shot as prescribed in R12-4-318 or crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4- 318, or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit as allowed under R12-4-216. Centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles and handguns are not legal methods of take. Bag Limit One (1) turkey per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. To hunt turkey in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a turkey tag. To hunt turkey during a Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. For Archery-Only hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. For Youth-Only hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a Department office or license dealer. The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Youth-Only” designated hunt. Persons between the ages of 10 and 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director per ARS 17-335 (C). Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Ari- zona. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.Youth hunt permit-tag fees are NOT valid when applying for the standard Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey hunts. Youth applying for these hunts must pay the resident or non-resident fees.

Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued) LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT TURKEY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 4000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 17 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 4501 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 1 Any turkey 400 4502 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 3C Any turkey 150 4503 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 4A and 4B Any turkey 300 4504 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 5A Any turkey 150 4505 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 (2) 5B South Any turkey 250 4506 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 6A Any turkey 475 4507 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 (1,4) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) Any turkey 200 4508 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 7 Any turkey 200 4509 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 8 and 10 Any turkey 500 4510 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 9 Any turkey 50 4511 Oct 6 - Oct 12, 2017 12A Any turkey 1000

46 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 47 125 350 650 4800 Permits Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson Mist Ave; east on Fair St; southwest on Jefferson St which becomes continue south Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) to Senator Hwy (FR north and west on 52); Senator Hwy Creek Rd; west (FR to Wolf 52) Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on on Wolf Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR north on 53); FR to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper 53 Basin Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); north and east on Iron Springs Rd to Miller Rd to Grove Rd; south on Miller Valley Valley Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Ave in Mayer. Central Legal Wildlife Legal Any turkey Any turkey Legal WildlifeLegal Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Legal WildlifeLegal Any turkey 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Turkey Hunts Turkey Open Areas 3B, 3C,1, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (excluding Camp 12A,Navajo), 20A, 8, 11M, 10, 9, 22, 7, 23, and 27 6B Unit in Camp Navajo Open Areas Open 1, 4A,1, 4B, 6A, 12A, 23, and 27 27 23 Open Areas Open 22 portions of Unit 20A within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 20A occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave to Miami Ave in Mayer; west on Central St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on in Unit 6B is open to turkey hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not mile of any occupied permitted within 1/4 building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. closed within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building within the Flagstaff corporate limits. 5B located south of the following roads: Beginning at the junction of FH 3 (Lake Mary/ east on FR 125 and FR Road) 125; Clints Well to FR on FR 82; south 82 to FR FR 69B; east on 69B to FR 69. be taken, only personnel checks and money orders. The cost of the recreation fee can be above or found at the Camp Navajo Website by emailing the hunt coordinator at the email address found on Camp Navajo’s website. 5. Within the following those described area, 4. Rogers Lake Coconino County Area Natural 3. is The turkey hunting season in Unit 11M 2. of Unit 5B South Hunt Unit - That portion Notes (1,3,4,5) (1) Notes Notes Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12, Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12, Season Dates Season Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12,

4513 4514 4512 Total

hunting only to properly license hunters who meet the qualifications as “Authorized according to the installation Participants” hunting policies outlined on the National Applications for these hunts Guard Website. must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Hunters must log onto the National Guard read the installation policies and and Website security requirements in order to have access Camp Navajo hunt numbers: https://dema. az.gov/army-national-guard/camp-navajo/ garrison-operations/camp-navajo-hunting- information. An applicant who applies for a category of permit for which he or she is not eligible to participate may not be authorized to participate in the hunt. All hunters are required to show proof of attendance in a hunter safety education course during paperwork submission for the Camp Protection Navajo permit. Increases in Force missions and industrial Conditions, training may result in partial or complete operations hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled for these permits will hunters drawn not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department or Camp Navajo. Camp Navajo will charge a recreation fee for all hunters. No cash will Hunt No. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to turkey Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Sep Sep 1 - 2017 14, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED TURKEY REQUIRED NONPERMIT-TAG ARCHERY-ONLY Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED (LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT) TURKEY SHOT) SHOOTING (LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN REQUIRED NONPERMIT-TAG YOUTH-ONLY Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12, Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT TURKEY SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN Turkey: Commission 5 Order (continued) Turkey:

1. Turkey Notes: Javelina Hunts

I Distribution

For further information on javelina, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). Tag Required Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. EXCEPT for Archery-Only turkey where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt and Youth-Only Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. HAM: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-318. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit as prescribed in R12-4-216. Bag Limit Two (2) javelina per calendar year (except as prescribed in R12-4-120) with no more than one (1) javelina taken per open area as defined in each hunt number. The bag limit may be filled in any combination of permit-tag (draw tag or first- come left over draw tag as long as differing hunt numbers) or nonpermit-tag (over-the-counter tag) hunts as prescribed in R12-4-114. No more than one (1) permit-tag shall be issued per hunter through the initial draw. To hunt javelina in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a javelina tag. To hunt javelina in General, Youth-Only, HAM and Archery- Only seasons, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. To hunt javelina in an Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag season, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Youth-Only” designated hunt. Persons between the ages of 10 and 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director per ARS 17-335 (C). Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.

Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued) YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 17 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 5501 Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 (2,10,12) 16A (excluding Mohave County Park Lands) Any javelina 30 5502 Oct 6 - Oct 15, 2017 (10,13,14,15,16) 17B, 19A, 19B, 20A Any javelina 200 5503 Nov 24 - Dec 3, 2017 (10) 18B Any javelina 75 5504 Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2017 (2,5,7,8,10) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any javelina 100 5505 Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2017 (8,10) 33 Any javelina 75

48 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 49 50 50 100 100 780 Permits Any javelina Any Legal WildlifeLegal javelina Any javelina Any javelina Any WildlifeLegal javelina Any mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp occupied ground, shooting range, or golf course. Developed building, boat ramp, areas do not include trails. is closed to hunting: in Unit 37A of Marana beginning at the intersection of Sanders Road north on Sanders Road Road; Valley and Avra to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Arizona Project Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Canal; southwest along the Central Road; west on Valley Project Canal to Avra the intersection of Sanders Road to Valley Avra Road. are closed boundaries (except in Units 37A) youth- to javelina hunting during the general, only, HAM, and muzzleloader seasons. These areas will be open statewide during the archery only season structure. are open to hunting: the located Valley in Avra Duval property and the Buckalew, in Unit 36C and Trust Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, Tucson all other properties in Unit 37A; 205 Properties are closed to hunting. All Water foot access properties are open City of Tucson only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 16A occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: that North, 20 in Township portion of Unit 16A (Pine Lakes Section 28 West, Range 15 Community is within this area). within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 17B Areas of private property within the municipal Within the following described area, those Within the following described area, those Properties Water The following City of Tucson 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 9. The following described area in the Town 10. 11. 12. 13. 37A and 37B37A 34A, 34B, 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca), and 35B 2A,1, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 9 5B, 7, Open Areas Open 34A, 34B, 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca), and 35B and 37B37A Areas Open Javelina Hunts Javelina preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch Ridge Property Oracle in and 33, in Units 32 Emperita Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Unit 33, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Marley Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, 34B, Rancho Seco in and 36B, Ranch in Units 36A Kings 98 Ranch in Unit and 36B, Units 36A Verdugo Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, 36C, Mordka Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, in Unit 36C, Buckelew Ranch in Unit Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter 37A, in Ranch Lords Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, in Unit Mountain Park and Tortolita Unit 37A, in County Hunting opened by this Parks, 37A. Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ areas B and D: the areas north and south is of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B subject to short term closures due to military including live fire operations, operations, and requires coordination with the Florence Military Reservation for hunting access. For specific closure dates or any other access concerns, contact the Florence Military A map of the Reservation at (602) 267-2062. Florence Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the search box). Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12- 4-802) is allowed by permit only, available through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau more information, of Land Management. For 348- contact the Safford Field Office at (928) or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/ 4450 aravaipa.htm. hunts -- Access to Aravaipa and 32 Unit 31 7. 8. The following Pima County parks and 6. The Florence Military Reservation (training (3,6,8,9,10,11) (1,4,8,10) (3,17,18,19) (1,4,8,10) Notes Notes (3,6,8,9,10,11) Nov - Nov 24 30, 2017 Nov - Nov 24 30, 2017 Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12, Season Dates Season Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12,

5507 5508 5509 5506 Total

Unit 35A is open to javelina hunting only Unit 35A Huachucato properly licensed Fort military and civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates, and special regulations must be Increases Huachuca.obtained from Fort Protection may result in hunt in Force cancellations at any time with little or no prior notiﬁcation. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published Huachucadeadline. Fort information: contact Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, ATTN: IMWE-HUA-PWB Huachuca, (Hunting), Fort www.huachuca.army.mil/usag/ AZ 85613-7010, or dis- 533-7083 dpw/hunting.html, (520) [email protected]. hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. and Agua Desert, Ironwood Forest, Sonoran Monuments are open to hunting. National Fria is actively used for studies in wildlife management. Researchers are present all months and study sites are not always recognizable; hunters are urged to use caution while hunting and take care not to disturb study sites. is extremely restricted. Applicants should not apply for these units unless they have secured access.

Hunt No. Huachuca The Fort Military Reservation in Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED JAVELINA REQUIRED NONPERMIT-TAG ARCHERY-ONLY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY Javelina:Commission 6 Order (continued) 2. The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to javelina 3. Cliffs, Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand 4. The Santa Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 34A 5. and 32 30B, 30A, Hunter access in Units 29, 1. Javelina Notes: Javelina Hunts

Javelina Notes:

occupied residence or building are closed to at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central State Certified/Licensed Outfitters and Guides javelina hunting during this season: beginning Ave in Mayer; west on Central Ave to Miami who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on request access on behalf of their clients) on 10) and Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5) Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, west on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north Mist Ave; east on Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson and 5B North to contact Marietta Honie at the and west on Contreras Rd to Tonto Rd (FR 102); St; southwest on Jefferson St which becomes Office of Revenue Commission at (928) 734- north on FR 102 to Fair Oaks Rd; east on Fair Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); continue south 3172 or by email at [email protected] to Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (FR 6); south and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) obtain an annual Hopi Tribal Business License. on Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. to Senator Hwy (FR 52); north and west on Upon approval of a Hopi Tribal Business Senator Hwy (FR 52) to Wolf Creek Rd; west License, access to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranch 14. Within the following described area, those on Wolf Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on may be obtained via email at hopihunts@ portions of Unit 19A within ¼ mile of an Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy hopi.nsn.us or by calling (928) 734-3673, occupied residence or building are closed to 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR 53); north on (928) 734-3672 or (928) 734-3671 Monday- javelina hunting during this season: beginning FR 53 to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper Friday 8am-5pm (MST). at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy Basin Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east 19. For hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the north and east on Iron Springs Rd to Miller on Hwy 89A to Glassford Hill Rd; south on Arizona Game and Fish Department Valley Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to Grove Glassford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south has entered into a Landowner Compact Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. Agreement with the Bar T Bar Ranch and on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Flying M Ranch located in the northern 15. Within the following described area, those Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and portion of Units 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass portions of Unit 19B within ¼ mile of an Central Ave in Mayer. and adherence to Ranch Rules is required occupied residence or building are closed to 17. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, to access these ranches. Signage at points of javelina hunting during this season: beginning 5A, and 5B North - In the northern portion entrance to the ranch provides notification at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear of the Landowner Compact Agreement. The 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Creek Ranch by written permission only free Ranch Pass, a copy of Ranch Rules, and Ave; north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd; by contacting the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and location map may be obtained online from the northwest on Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Ecosystems Management Program via e-mail Department’s Landowner Relations Program Rd (County Rd 10); northwest on Iron Springs at [email protected] or by calling (928) web page https://agfdlandownerrelations. Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605 from Monday- com. Ranch Passes and Ranch Rules for the north on Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington Friday 8am-5pm. Please contact in advance to Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at sign- Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks; north and gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit in boxes located at either of the two entrance east along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe 5B North, access is permitted on the Hopi’s points onto the ranch. Ranch Passes and Railroad tracks to Hwy 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 Hart/Drye Ranch and in Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may also to AZ Hwy 69. Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in be obtained at the Meteor Crater Gas Station/ 16. Within the following described area, those boxes located at access points. Convenience Store. portions of Unit 20A within ¼ mile of an 18. Hopi Trust Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B occupied residence or building are closed to North – The Hopi Tribe Wildlife & Ecosystems javelina hunting during this season: beginning Management Program requires all AZGFD

50 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 51 1 1 4 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 4 2 Permits Legal WildlifeLegal Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram please visit www.azgfd.gov. where you can hunt them in Arizona, where you can hunt their habitat, range, natural history, or their habitat, range, For further information on bighorn sheep, 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 ■ Distribution (See Note 26) (See Note 26) Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL Open Areas Open 9 and 10 12B East 13B (north13B of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) 13A 15A and 15B (See and 15B 15A Note 26) 15C (north15C of Cottonwood Road) 31 and 32 31 37A 37A 28 (south of U.S. Hwy 70) 24B South (south and east of AZ Hwy 88) 24B North (north and west of AZ Hwy 88) 22 South 22 16B 16A South16A (south and east of the Big Sandy River) and 18B 16A (excluding16A that portion of south 16A and east of the Big Sandy River and CountyMohave Lands) Park 15D (See Note 26) Bighorn Sheep Hunts Sheep Bighorn ) West 12A and 12B ) (south 15C of Cottonwood Road) ) ) ) (south 13B of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) 26 26 ) ) 10,13 26 26 ,16,24) 10,13 10,13 10 License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). License (See table on page 14 and R12-4-114. obtained only through application process as prescribed in R12-4-104 Hunt Permit-tag and draw must use hunt numbers. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you male lambs, as deﬁned in R12-4-101. Ram means any male bighorn sheep, excluding One (1) Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in as prescribed in R12-4-120. One (1) desert bighorn sheep in a lifetime, except a lifetime, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT Notes (1, (1,6,7, (1,6,8,11) (1,6, (1,6, (1,6,11) (1,16, (1,16, (1,10,16, (1,11,16, (1,11,12,14,16,28) (1,11,14,16,23) (1,11,14,16,23) (1,11,16) (1,16) (1,16) (1,11,16,19) (1,2) (1,16) (1,2,11,16) BONUS POINT — See ONLY page (no 17 other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Season Dates Season Oct 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Nov 16 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecNov 16 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Nov 17 - Dec 7, 2017 - DecNov 7, 17 Dec 2017 8 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2017 1 - Dec 31,

6011 6017 6013 6014 6019 6018 6016 6012 6010 6021 6001 6020 6007 6002 6003 6005 6006 6008 6004 6009 6000 Hunt No. DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP BIGHORN DESERT

GENERAL BIGHORN SHEEP BIGHORN GENERAL Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Bighorn Sheep:Bighorn Commission 7 Order (continued) Hunts with Note 10 or 13 may have low density bighorn populations. Hunters should expect a difficult hunt with limited access into the better bighorn habitat. or 13 Hunts with Note 10 Legal Animal Definition Legal must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. Tag Required Tag Hunt Numbers Required Methods of TakeLegal Bag Limit or bow Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, General and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. hunt bighorn season, you sheep in any hunt bighorn and a bighorn sheep in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license sheep tag. To To License Required Bighorn Sheep Hunts Bighorn Sheep: Commission Order 7 (continued) GENERAL BIGHORN SHEEP Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 6022 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,16) 37B Any ram 1 6023 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,6,25) 39 (east of Old AZ Hwy 80) Any ram 1 6024 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,11) 39 (west of Old AZ Hwy 80) Any ram 2 6025 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,3,6,11,21) 40A (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) Any ram 2 40B Gila Mtns (north of Cipriano Pass) (Special Restrictions 6026 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,3,11,21) Apply - See Note 3) Any ram 4 6027 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,3,11,21) 40B Mohawk and Copper Mtns (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) Any ram 2 40B Tinajas Altas Mtns (south of Cipriano Pass) (Special Restrictions 6028 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,3,11,21) Apply - See Note 3) Any ram 2 41 East – (east of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd [Clanton Hills Rd] and 6029 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,11) that portion north of the El Paso Gas pipeline and east of the AT&T Frontage Rd) Any ram 2 41 West – (west of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd [Clanton Hills Rd] 6030 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,4,11) and that portion north of the El Paso Gas pipeline and west of the AT&T Any ram 2 Frontage Rd) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) 6031 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1) 42 and 44A (south of U.S. Hwy 60) Any ram 1 6032 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,4,15) 43A (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) Any ram 1 6033 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,4,11) 43B (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) Any ram 5 44A East (Granite Wash Mtns, Harcuvar Mtns, and Black Mtns north of U.S. 6034 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,11) Hwy 60) Any ram 2 6035 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,11,15) 44B (north of I-10) Any ram 3 44B (south of I-10 and that portion of 45A and 45B north of the El Paso 6036 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,11,15) Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 2 6037 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,11) 45A (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 4 6038 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,11) 45B (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 2 6039 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,11) 45C (Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 2 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP 6051 Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2017 (1,20) Black River Hunt Area in Units 1 and 27 Any ram 1 6052 Nov 17 - Dec 7, 2017 (1,11,18) 6A and 22 North Any ram 2 6053 Dec 8 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,11,18) 6A and 22 North Any ram 2 6054 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1) 23 and 24A Any ram 1 6055 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,13,27) Lower Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Any ram 1 6056 Nov 17 - Dec 7, 2017 (1,9,11) Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Any ram 2 6057 Dec 8 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,9,11) Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Any ram 2 6058 Nov 17 - Dec 7, 2017 (1,11) 27 (south of FR 217 and west of U.S. Hwy 191) and 28 (north of U.S. Hwy 70) Any ram 3 6059 Dec 8 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,11) 27 (south of FR 217 and west of U.S. Hwy 191) and 28 (north of U.S. Hwy 70) Any ram 2 The following hunts are extremely challenging areas with difficult access. Be prepared for backcountry camping and extensive strenuous hiking. There is little to no vehicular access to much of the bighorn sheep habitat within these hunts. DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP 6015 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,10,17) Superstition Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 24B Any ram 1 46A East (east of Growler Wash) (Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) 6040 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,3,5,11,21) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) Any ram 2 46A West (west of Growler Wash)(Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) 6041 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,3,5,11,21,22) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) Any ram 2 46B East (that portion of 46B east of Mohawk Wash, about centerline of the 6042 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,3,5,11,21,22) Tule Desert and including the Pinacate Lava Flow) (Cabeza Prieta National Any ram 4 Wildlife Refuge) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) 46B West (that portion of 46B west of Mohawk Wash, about centerline of the 6043 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,3,5,11,21,22) Tule Desert and including the Pinacate Lava Flow) (Cabeza Prieta National Any ram 4 Wildlife Refuge) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) Total 104 Bighorn Sheep Notes:

1. All bighorn sheep hunter (or their designee) must 3. Barry M Goldwater Range: Entry into portions of Units and obtain an entry permit. More information can be check out within 3 days following the close of the 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to military closure obtained by calling Luke Air Force Base, 56th Fighter season at any Department office in accordance with and requires coordination with the appropriate land Wing RMO at (623) 856-7216; the Marine Corps Air R12-4-308. Unsuccessful hunters and those who did management agency for hunting access to Barry M. Station Yuma at (928) 269-7150; the Bureau of Land not hunt must also check out either in person or by Goldwater Range (BMGR) and applicable adjacent Management, Phoenix Field Office at (602) 417-9200; telephone at any Department office. areas. The BMGR is closed to hunting except open the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge at (520) public recreational use areas, as allowed via an 387-6483; the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field 2. The Bill Williams River, Cabeza Prieta, Havasu, authorized entry permit. Hunters wishing to access or at (623) 856-5200 or by emailing 56RMO.Public. Imperial and Kofa National Wildlife Refuges are cross additional areas in BMGR East must coordinate [email protected]. open to bighorn sheep hunting as permitted by with the 56th Fighter Wing Range Management Office. refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. To access the BMGR or Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife 4. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is Refuge, hunters must sign a hold harmless agreement closed to bighorn sheep hunting except those areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regulations 52 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 53 should be aware of the added challenge this poses, of the added challenge should be aware to make informed decisions and be prepared on camping areas and safety in the field. Prior with appropriate land management coordination is recommended. and enforcement agencies contain only three public designated wilderness and Diablo, Christmas access roads - El Camino del vehicular Rd, and Charlie Bell Rd. There is no Pass habitat within these access to much of the sheep East, and 46B West units (especially in Units 46A miles from 6-12 are where some mountain ranges should be prepared the nearest road). Hunters for extensive hiking and backcountry camping in and Pack extremely remote, desert conditions. by obtaining a special saddle animals may be used National Wildlife permit from the Cabeza Prieta Refuge. is closed to hunting: beginning at the in Unit 37A Road; Valley intersection of Sanders Road and Avra north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the Central Road; west Valley Arizona Project Canal to Avra intersection of Sanders Road to the Valley on Avra Road. between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch has expired. are working towards a new agreement. The We Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch encompasses the entire acres. This about 720,000 western half of Unit 10, hunt may have restricted access. Applicants should secure access before applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, www.HuntBigBoRanch.com. is open to The Estrella Mountain Regional Park hunting for archery-only. and 15D. 15CN, 15CS, been detected in Units 15BW, for these units should be Hunters who are drawn prepared for a decrease in availability of older age class rams. beginning at the junction of the Newof Unit 27 Mexico state line and U.S. Hwywest on U.S. 78; northwest on FR road 212 Hwy to FR 78 road 212; River; southwest along the to the San Francisco River to Sardine Canyon; west along San Francisco north on U.S. Hwy Sardine Canyon to U.S. Hwy 191; east on Forest (AD Bar Trail); 14 Trail to Forest 191 the Blue River to to Blue River; south along 14 Trail the confluence of the Little Blue River; northeast east on 41; Trail along the Little Blue River to Forest to the Arizona-New Mexico state line; 41 Trail Forest south along the state line to U.S. Hwy 78. Canyon and on the north side of ends of Aravaipa Redfield Canyon; hunters will need to secure access into these areas prior to the hunting season. Access across private property is typically given on a first come basis. of Units 46A and 46B are primarily composed of Marana The following described area in the Town The current Landowner Compact Agreement is closed to hunting. The Buckeye Hills Regional Park Hunters are advised that a disease outbreak has on the east and west Hunter access is restricted - That portion Lower Area in Unit 27 Blue River Hunt 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed (as prescribed in R12-4-802) Wildlife Area Field available through the Safford by permit only, For of Land Management. Office of the Bureau the Safford Field Office more information, contact or https://www.blm.gov/az/sfo/ 348-4450 at (928) aravaipa/aravaipa.htm. Hunt success road) access and difficult terrain. Hunters should be less than 70%. has averaged prepared for back country camping and extensive, of horses and/or mules. strenuous hiking, or the use unit hunts: A-7 open to hunting in the respective 37A, Bee Ranch in Unit and 33, Ranch in Units 32 Buckelew in Unit Ranch Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, and Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, Hunting in Unit 37A. in Mountain Park Tortolita County Order, opened by this Commission Parks, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting or golf course. occupied building, boat ramp, range, Developed areas do not include trails. Hunting is not permitted in Units 43A and 44B in the of Quartzsite: following area in the Town described 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 23, 22, 21, 20, 17, 16, Sections 15, 4 North, Range 19 Township and 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 3 North, and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township West West. Range 19 boundaries are closed to bighorn sheep hunting during this hunt. within the boundaries of That portion of Unit 24B the Superstition Wilderness Area. This Hunt Area is remote, with no road or vehicle access within the Wilderness Area. Hunters should be prepared for The extensive, strenuous hiking in difficult terrain. use of horses or mules is encouraged. north of the following: Beginning at the confluence River; easterly River and the East Verde of the Verde River to FR 406; easterly on FRalong the East Verde 406 to AZ Hwy easterly on AZ in Payson; 260 Hwy Creek (the Unit Boundary). to Tonto 260 south of the following: Beginning at the confluence River; easterly River and the East Verde of the Verde River to FR FR 406; easterly on along the East Verde 406 to AZ Hwy easterly on AZ in Payson; 260 Hwy Creek (the Unit Boundary). to Tonto 260 beginning at the Fort portion of Units 1 and 27 Apache Indian Reservation boundary and FR 82; east on FR 82 to FR east on FR 25; to FR 25 24 (Buffalo Crossing); north on FR to FR 24 east 249E; on FR to FR 249E east on FR 249; to FR 249 406; to FR east on FR south on FR 37; 406 to FR 276 276; south on FR to FR 37 405; south on FR 405 to FR FR south on 24; to FR 24 northwest on FR 25; to 25 FR west on FR 25D; to the San Carlos Indian 25D Reservation boundary; San Carlos north along the Indian Reservation boundary to FR 82. associated with the Mexican border, which is a potential safety and property loss concern. Hunters - That in Units 1 and 27 Black River Hunt Area Canyon - Access to Aravaipa hunts and 32 Unit 31 unit is remote, with limited road (or no This hunt The following Pima County parks and preserves are Areas of private property within municipal located North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 located South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 This unit experiences high levels of activity - Superstition Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 24B Bighorn Sheep Hunts Sheep Bighorn 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

hunt numbers for which you may be drawn in hunt numbers for which you may be drawn accordance with R12-4-114(E). to properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a valid YPG U.S. citizens holding to properly licensed and coordinating Permit Access Hunting Program units for Control. Hunters drawn with YPG Range on YPG must or 43B who plan to hunt 43A, 41W, before entering YPG. obtain a hunting access permit the YPG Visitor Center, Access permits are issued at (tank E. Brooks Exhibit Park located at the Wahner Hours for obtaining display) off Imperial Dam Road. to 3:00 pm, Monday- hunting permits are 8:00 am Hunting access permit applicants must Thursday. receive a Range sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, Safety Briefing, and undergo a brief background must be registered all firearms check. Furthermore, entering YPG. Do not at the visitor center prior to Due to visitor center. bring the firearms into the military activities some hunting areas may be will closed on short notice. Updates temporarily at: Caution-https://www. be posted on Facebook information write: For facebook.com/USAYPG. Attn: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 307, C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365- 307 Hunting Program, 9498; email: usarmy.ypg.imcom.mbx.hunting@mail. or visit https://www.yuma. mil; call 328-2125; (928) army.mil/Visiting/Hunting-at-YPG. those persons interested in hunting bighorn sheep on the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge 387-6483 should contact the Refuge Manager (520) for information regarding special refuge regulations prior to applying. and Agua Fria Desert, Ironwood Forest, Sonoran National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. beginning at the Arizona-Utah Stateline and BLM to U.S. Hwy 89A; south on BLM 1065 Rd. 1065; west on U.S. Hwy 89A to Kaibab National Forest boundary; west then south on the north then boundaryKaibab National Forest to Kanab Creek; north on Kanab Creek to the Arizona-Utah Stateline; east on the Arizona-Utah Stateline to BLM 1065. lying east of the following line: Beginning at the southerly along Utah Stateline and BLM road 1065; to U.S. Hwy 89A; westerly on U.S. Hwy BLM 1065 Boundary;89A to the Kaibab National Forest South and east on the boundary of the Kaibab National Boundary to the Canyon Forest of the Grand National Park. beginning at the Junction of U.S. portion of Unit 27 and the New Mexico state line; south Hwy 180 41; along the New Trail Mexico state line to Forest to the Little Blue 41 Trail northwest along Forest River; south-southwest along the Little Blue River to the confluence of the Blue River; north along the Trail west on Forest 14; Trail Blue River to Forest to U.S. north on U.S. Hwy 191 to U.S. Hwy 191; 14 to the New east on U.S. Hwy 180 Highway 180; Mexico state line. population in a remote area with difficult access. Hunters should be prepared for backcountry camping and extensive strenuous hiking in an extremely remote, harsh hunting environment. This unit has a low density bighorn sheep are available within these Non-residents: Permits

of Unit 12B Hunt Unit - that portion West 12B Bighorn Sheep Notes continued: 5. restrictions in the Wilderness Area, Due to travel 6. Cliffs, Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand 7. 8. 12B East Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 12B 9. - That Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 10. 11. Bison Hunts

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For further information on bison, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License Required License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). Tag Required Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Bow and arrow, crossbow, centerfire handguns, centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles, or all other rifles using black Legal Methods of Take powder as prescribed in R12-4-304. Note that bow and arrow, crossbow, or centerfire handguns may NOT be used when hunting the Raymond Wildlife Herd. Bag Limit One (1) bison in a lifetime, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. To hunt bison in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a bison tag. To hunt bison in any season, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. Bison meat taken under this Order may be sold as prescribed in R12-4-305. SEE BISON HUNT REGULATIONS UNDER R12-4-306. See page 127.

HOUSE ROCK BISON HUNT SPECIAL NOTE: During the House Rock herd hunts, a significant portion of the herd has moved to the Grand Canyon Nation- al Park where hunting is not allowed. Hunters are advised that their ability to successfully harvest a bison may be significantly impacted. As with any hunt, circumstances beyond the control of the Arizona Game and Fish Department may prevent the permit holder from being successful. The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Commission disclaims any responsibility to reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bonus points, to refund any fees, or to provide any other form of relief. The House Rock bison hunt is considered to be one of the most difficult hunts in the state. Bison can be difficult to locate. Plan on spending the entire season hunting, as an abbreviated hunt will lower your chances of success. Bison hunters must dress and care for their own animals; the Department will not assist. Take time to improve your physical condition. Hunters are often required to walk considerable distances (up to 8 miles) every day over rugged terrain. House Rock hunters should be prepared for remote and primitive conditions. High clearance or four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Some portions of House Rock herd area are included in the U.S. Forest Service wilderness system that does not preclude hunter access but does limit their means of transportation and equipment usage. Hunts occuring later in the fall may be affected by snow making access more difficult. Hunters should be prepared for severe winter conditions and low availability of bison. For more information, call the Flagstaff Regional Office at 928-774-5045.

Bison: Commission Order 8 (continued) GENERAL BISON Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 7000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 17 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 7001 Sep 1 - Sep 7, 2017 (1,3,6,7,8) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated yearling bison 6 7002 Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2017 (1,3,6,7,8) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated yearling bison 6 Total 12

54 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 55 6 10 10 10 10 10 10 26 Permits Permits Permits Adult cow bison only bison cow Adult Legal WildlifeLegal only bison cow Adult only bison cow Adult Legal WildlifeLegal only bison cow Adult Legal WildlifeLegal only bison cow Adult Forest Boundary; south along FR 8910 to the Boundary;Forest FR south along 8910 easterly along FR intersection with FR 3510; Boundary the Kaibab National Forest to 3510 at South Canyon; Northerly then west along Boundarythe Kaibab National Forest back to the intersection with FR 8910. Wildlife & Ecosystems North – The Hopi Tribe requires all AZGFDManagement Program State Certified/Licensed Outfitters and Guides who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North to contact Marietta Honie at the 734- Office of Revenue Commission at (928) email at [email protected] to or by 3172 Business License. obtain an annual Hopi Tribal Business Upon approval of a Hopi Tribal License, access to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranch 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 6. Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B Hopi Trust Bison Hunts Bison to hunting. Beginning at the intersection of and the Kaibab National Road 8910 Forest hunting. in writing by the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide them with additional information regarding their hunt. Wildlife Area headquarters or in person or by telephone at the Department’s Flagstaff regional office. If the kill is reported by telephone, the report shall include the name of the hunter, the hunter’s tag number, the sex of the bison taken, the number of days hunted, and a telephone number where the hunter can be reached for additional information (R12-4-306). 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) Open Areas Open 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit East, 12A see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) Open Areas Open 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) Open Areas Open 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 5. East is closed Unit 12A A portion of east-central 4. is closed to Canyon National Park The Grand 3. Successful applicants will be contacted (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) Notes Notes (2,3,4,5) Notes (2,3,4,5) located at: www.azgfd.com/hunting/units/flagstaff/12a House Rock bison hunters are encouraged to watch the House Rock bison hunters are Attention: 2016 Fall House Rock bison hunter clinic video and review the 2017 Bison Hunter Packet Bison Hunter Packet the 2017 Fall House Rock bison hunter clinic video and review 2016 Nov 17 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecNov 31, 17 Nov 3 - Nov 2017 16, Oct - Oct 13 26, 2017 Season Dates Season Season Dates Season Sep 22 - Oct 5, 2017 Season Dates Season Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14,

Total 7007 7005 7003 7006 7004 Total Total

Hunt No. Hunt No. Hunt No. not hunt, with a bison hunt permit-tag for the House Rock herd shall check out in person or by telephone at either the Department’s or Flagstaff regional ofﬁce (928-774-5045) the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters within three days following the close of the season. A successful bison hunter shall report information about the kill to the Department within three business days after taking the bison either in person at the House Rock Raymond herd shall be accompanied by an authorized Department employee who shall designate the animal to be harvested and shall hunt in the order scheduled by the Department Hunters that in accordance with R12-4-306. desire a more challenging hunt should apply for the House Rock hunts.

A hunter with a bison hunt permit-tag for the Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED OPPORTUNITY (GENERAL) BISON OPPORTUNITY LIMITED Bison: Commission 8 Order (continued)

LIMITED OPPORTUNITY (MUZZLELOADER) BISON (MUZZLELOADER) OPPORTUNITY LIMITED Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803.

LIMITED OPPORTUNITY (ARCHERY-ONLY) BISON (ARCHERY-ONLY) OPPORTUNITY LIMITED Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. 2. An unsuccessful hunter, or hunter who did

1. Bison Notes: Bison Hunts

Bison Notes: may be obtained via email at hopihunts@ 5B North, access is permitted on the Hopi’s copy of Ranch Rules, and location map may hopi.nsn.us or by calling (928) 734-3673, (928) Hart/Drye Ranch and in Unit 4A on the Hopi’s be obtained online from the Department’s 734-3672 or (928) 734-3671 Monday-Friday Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in Landowner Relations Program web page 8am-5pm (MST). boxes located at access points. https://agfdlandownerrelations.com. Ranch Passes and Ranch Rules for the Flying M Ranch 7. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 8. For hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located 5A, and 5B North - In the northern portion Arizona Game and Fish Department has at either of the two entrance points onto the of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement ranch. Ranch Passes and Ranch Rules for the Creek Ranch by written permission only with the Bar T Bar Ranch and Flying M Ranch Bar T Bar Ranch may also be obtained at the by contacting the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and located in the northern portion of Units Meteor Crater Gas Station/Convenience Store. Ecosystems Management Program via e-mail 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass and adherence at [email protected] or by calling (928) to Ranch Rules is required to access these 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605 from Monday- ranches. Signage at points of entrance to the Friday 8am-5pm. Please contact in advance to ranch provides notiﬁcation of the Landowner gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit Compact Agreement. The free Ranch Pass, a

Fair Chase: Hunt Hard, Hunt Fair

Remember the fair chase ethic as new technologies are developed ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT Fair chase is the ethical, sportsmanlike and lawful pursuit and take of Hunt Hard free-range wildlife in a manner that does not give a hunter or an angler improper or unfair advantage over such wildlife. Hunt Fair New technology developments impact almost every aspect of life, and FAIR CHASE sportsmen may wonder how hunting is affected as new equipment hits the market. Advances in technology are inevitable — there always will be a better way to craft a bow, firearm or ammunition. However in terms of • A technology or practice that allows a hunter or angler to locate or fair chase, the line is drawn when that advancement becomes unlawful take wildlife without acquiring necessary hunting and angling skills or provides sportsmen with an improper or unfair advantage. Take, for or competency. example, the smart rifle, drones, and exploding arrow tips in Arizona: • A technology or practice that allows a hunter or angler to pur- • The smart rifle is unlawful for take by nature of its laser-supported sue or take wildlife without being physically present and pursuing sighting system. wildlife in the field. • Unmanned aerial vehicles — drones — are aircraft and subject to • A technology or practice that makes harvesting wildlife almost the same rules as other aircraft. certain and/or the technology or practice prevents wildlife from • Exploding arrow tips or similar items may not be used in an eluding detection and/or take. archery or muzzleloader season because they are considered Public support of fair chase and ethical hunting are important to the “explosive devices.” survival of hunting and angling. These pursuits are the cornerstones The Arizona Game and Fish Commission plans to monitor and give of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and are the careful consideration to weigh the fair chase implications of a new primary source of funding for conservation efforts in North America. technology or practices. The following criteria will be used to evaluate The support of fair chase and respect for the traditions of hunting and whether a new technology or practice is a fair chase issue: angling are every sportsman’s responsibility.

56 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 57 6 3 2 2 2 4 2 1 3 3 3 3 4 Fem Harv Limit Fem ■ Distribution or where you can hunt them in For further information on bears, their habitat, range, natural history,their habitat, range, Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Any bear except sows with cubs Legal WildlifeLegal Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Bear Hunts Bear LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL 1, 2A,1, 2B, and 2C 2A,1, 2B, and 2C 3B 3B 3C 4Aand 5A 4B 4B 5B 6A 6A Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 7 Open Areas Open License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). License (See table on page 14 prescribed in R12-4-114. Nonpermit-tag obtained from a license dealer as or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit and R12-4-318, Archery Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 as prescribed in R12-4-216. One (1) bear per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10,19,20,21) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10,19,20,21) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10,14) (1,2,10) Notes In accordance with R12-4-305(H), an individual may retain the carcass of a bear taken under A.R.S. 17-302 when the season is closed. when under A.R.S. 17-302 of a bear taken the carcass an individual may retain with R12-4-305(H), In accordance

BEAR SPECIAL NOTE: mouth is in a wide-open position. Successful hunters are encouraged to contact the nearest Department office by telephone to coordinate inspections. telephone to coordinate Department encouraged to contact the nearest office by are mouth is in a wide-open position. Successful hunters as a premolor tooth will be removed from the bear. If the hide is frozen, ensure that the attached proof of sex that the attached proof identifiable and that the is accessible and ensure If the hide is frozen, the bear. from tooth will be removed as a premolor Game and Fish Department employee for inspection (pursuant to R12-4-308). If the skull is frozen, it should be defrosted prior to presenting for inspection prior to presenting it should be defrosted frozen, If the skull is for inspection (pursuant to R12-4-308). Game and Fish Department employee Within 10 days of taking a bear, the hunter (or their designee) shall present the bear’s skull and hide with attached proof of sex days of taking a bear, the hunter (or their designee) the bear’s skull and hide with attached proof to a designated shall present Arizona Within 10 the bear taken, management unit where the bear was taken, and telephone number at which the hunter can be reached to obtain additional information. at which the hunter can be reached and telephone number management taken, the bear was the bear taken, unit where phone at 1-800-970-BEAR (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. The report tag number, sex shall include the hunter’s name, hunting license number, phone at 1-800-970-BEAR of (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. BEAR tele- Department all hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish SPECIAL office in person or by in R12-4-308, REGULATIONS: As prescribed obtain a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer. obtain a nonpermit-tag from Tag Required Tag Methods of TakeLegal Bag Limit crossbow, Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, General or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. season, except hunt bear in any bear seasons, you must spring a bear tag. hunting or combination license and hunt bear in Arizona, you need a valid To To License Required Aug 11 - Aug 24, 2017 Aug 11 Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, - Aug 24, 2017 Aug 11 Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, 2017 Nov 3 - Dec 31, - Aug 24, 2017 Aug 11 Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, - Aug 24, 2017 Aug 11 Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, Season Dates Season GENERAL BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Bear: Commission Order 9 (continued) Bear Hunts

Bear: Commission Order 9 (continued) GENERAL BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Fem Harv Limit Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10) 8 Any bear except sows with cubs 6 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10) 9 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10,13,17) 10, 18A, 19B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,10,13,15,18) 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, and 20B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10,13,15,18) 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, and 20B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10,13,16) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,8,10,13) 21 Any bear except sows with cubs 4 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,3,10,13) 22 North Any bear except sows with cubs 4 Aug 11 - Aug 24, 2017 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,5,10,13) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Aug 11 - Aug 24, 2017 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,10,13) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10,13) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10,13) 24B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 6 - Nov 2, 2017 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 12 Nov 3 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10,13) 28 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 6 - Nov 2, 2017 (1,2,10,13) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Nov 3 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10,13) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,9,10,13) 31 Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,9,10,12,13) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 6 - Dec 31, 2017 (1,2,10,13) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Total 110

ARCHERY-ONLY BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Fem Harv Limit Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,10) 1, 2A, 2B, and 2C Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,10) 3B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,10) 3C Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,10) 4B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 25 - Oct 1, 2017 (1,2,10,14) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) and 11M Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,10,16) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,3,10) 22 North Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,5,10) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2017 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Aug 25 - Oct 5, 2017 (1,2,10) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 25 - Oct 5, 2017 (1,2,9,10,12) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 25 - Oct 5, 2017 (1,2,10) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 25 - Oct 5, 2017 (1,2,10) 35A and 35B Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 25 - Oct 5, 2017 (1,2,7,10) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs --- Total 24

ANNUAL FEMALE HARVEST LIMIT (REFER TO NOTE 10) Unit Limit Unit Limit Unit Limit 1,2A,2B,2C 13 9 2 24B 2 3B 10 10,18A,19B 3 27 30 3C 6 17A,17B,18B,20A,20B 8 28 2 4A,5A 8 19A 6 29,30A 10 4B 6 21 8 31 9 5B 5 22N 11 32 6 6A 6 22S 6 33 4 6B 6 23N 15 34A 5 7 5 23S 12 35A (FTHU),35B 7 8 7 24A 9

58 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 59 east along the Burlingtoneast along the Railroad Northern Santa Fe to Hwytracks on AZ 89; south Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. or of an occupied residence within ¼ mile Unit 20A during this season: building are closed to bear hunting of Hwybeginning at the eastern junction 69 and Ave to Miami St; Ave in Mayer; west on Central Central west on Main St to First south on Miami St to Main St; Mist east on Fair Mist Ave; St; south on First St to Fair on Jefferson St which Ave to Jefferson St; southwest continue south becomes Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); to Senator and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) Hwy (FR north and west on Senator Hwy 52); (FR 52) Creek to Indian Creek Creek Rd; west on Wolf to Wolf to HwyRd; north on Indian Creek Rd 89; south on Hwy (FR 89 to the Copper Creek Rd north on FR 53); Basin Rd to to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper 53 north and east on Iron Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); Rd Rd; south on Miller Valley Springs Rd to Miller Valley to Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy Ave in Mayer. 69 and Central Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program Tribe requires all AZGFD Outfitters State Certified/Licensed and Guides who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North to contact the Chief Revenue Officer at the Office of to obtain an Revenue Commission at 928-734-3172 Business License. Upon approval annual Hopi Tribal Business License, access to the Hopi of a Hopi Tribal 3 Canyon Ranches may be obtained via email at or [email protected] or by calling 928-734-3605 8am-5pm (MST). Monday-Friday 928-734-3606 5B North - In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written Wildlife permission only by contacting the Hopi Tribe via e-mail at and Ecosystems Management Program or [email protected] or by calling 734-3606 (928) Please 8am-5pm. Monday-Friday from 734-3605 (928) contact in advance to gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit 5B North, access is permitted on the Hopi’s Hart/Drye Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Ranch and in Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Bar T Bar Ranch and Flying M Ranch located in the northern portion of Units and adherence to Ranch 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass Signage at Rules is required to access these ranches. provides notification to the ranch points of entrance of the Landowner Compact Agreement. The free a copy of Ranch Rules, and locationRanch Pass, map may be obtained online from the Department’s Landowner web page https:// Relations Program agfdlandownerrelations.com. and Ranch Ranch Passes Rules for the Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located at either of the two entrance and Ranch Rules Ranch Passes points onto the ranch. for the Bar T Bar Ranch may also be obtained at the Gas Station/Convenience Store. Meteor Crater portions of Units 4A, 5A, and Access requirements for Within the following of described area, those portions and 5B - The Hopi Lands in Units 4A, 5A, Hopi Trust hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Arizona Game For 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 18. 19. 20. 21. Bear Hunts Bear Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed prescribed in R12-4-802) Wildlife Area (as Field available through the Safford by permit only, more For of Land Management. Office of the Bureau Field Office at (928) information, contact the Safford or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa. 348-4400 htm. Harvest Limit for a given unit is met during a calendar will close to bear year, that unit or portion thereof bear seasons during hunting for the current and future Harvest Female The Annual Limit is that calendar year. killed by a hunter or the comprised of any female bear for the Annual Female Department. Refer to the table Harvest Limit by unit. also known Road 647, National Forest formed by Tonto Canyon Enclosure, is open to public entry as the Walnut and the taking of bear during open season. Hunting in Countyto hunting: A-7 Ranch in Unit 32 PreservesParksor is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, or golf occupied building, boat ramp, shooting range, course. Developed areas do not include trails. are closed to bear hunting during this hunt. 6B is open to bear hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game mile of retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within 1/4 any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or of Unit 17B building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd (County Rd 5); west and Williamson Valley Rd 10) Rd; north and west on on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras north on FR 102 Rd (FR 102); Rd to Tonto Contreras Oaks Rd to Williamson Oaks Rd; east on Fair to Fair Rd to Iron Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson Valley Valley Springs Rd. within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or Unit 19A building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy 89A to Glassford Hill Rd; south on Glassford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or Unit 19B building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; Rd; northwest on north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); Miller Valley Rd northwest on Iron Springs Rd to Williamson Valley Rd to the (County Valley Rd 5); north on Williamson north and Burlington Railroad tracks; Northern Santa Fe Harvest Female Annual Female Limit – If the Annual The following Pima County park or preserves is open Areas of private property boundaries within municipal Rogers Lake Coconino County Area in Unit Natural Within the following described area, those portions Within the following described area, those portions of fenced enclosure inside the loop The area within the Within the following described area, those portions of 9. Canyon to Aravaipa hunts -- Access and 32 Unit 31 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

any time to attract or take bear (R12-4-303). or any time to attract female harvest a particular hunt has been limit for be closed at sundownreported killed, the unit(s) will immediately following. Hunters are the Wednesday before (2327) responsible for calling 1-800-970-BEAR desired hunt unit is still hunting to determine if their open. The female harvest for Unit limit is combined Huachuca and Fort hunts, and both hunts will 35A/35B close when the female harvest reached for Unit limit is 35A/35B. north of the following: Beginning at the confluence of River; easterly along River and the East Verde the Verde River to FR 406; easterly on FRthe East Verde 406 to (the Creek easterly on AZPayson; Hwy to Tonto 260 Unit Boundary). south of the following: Beginning at the confluence of River; East Verde River and the the Verde River to FR 406; easterly easterly along the east Verde on FR on AZ easterly 406 to Payson; Hwy to Tontao 260 Creek (the Unit Boundary). north of the following: Beginning at the junction of along Spring Creek Creek and Spring Creek; east Tonto to east on FR 129 to FR 129; east on FR 134 to FR 134; AZ Hwy east on AZ 288; Hwy to FR 288 east on FR 54; east on FR FR to 54 south on FR 202; to FR 202 127; to the White Mountain east on FR 127A to FR 127A; 127 Apache Indian Reservation boundary. south of the following: Beginning at the junction of along Spring Creek Creek and Spring Creek; east Tonto to east on FR 129 to FR 129; east on FR 134 to FR 134; AZ Hwy east on AZ 288; Hwy to FR 288 east on FR 54; east on FR FR to 54 south on FR 202; to FR 202 127; to the White Mountain east on FR 127A to FR 127A; 127 Apache Indian Reservation boundary. to bear hunting only to properly licensed military Huachucaand Fort civilian personnel holding a valid only hunts HuachucaFort post hunting permit. Youth are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca holding a valid Fort civilian dependents Huachuca Hunt numbers, season post hunting permit. dates and/or special regulations must be obtained from Huachuca. Protection may result Fort Increases in Force in hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notification. is cancelled In the event a hunt due to an increase in security, for these permits hunters drawn will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. National and Agua Fria Desert, Ironwood Forest, Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting.

knowingly No person shall at use any substance as bait Huachuca is open The Fort Army Garrison in Unit 35A

1. 2. bears equaling the When the number of female 3. located North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 4. located South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 5. located North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 23 6. located South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 23 7. 8. Cliffs, Sonoran Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand Bear Notes: Mountain Lion Hunts

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For further information on mountain lions, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). Tag Required A hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit as prescribed under R12-4-216. Bag Limit One (1) mountain lion per calendar year statewide except in units with a multiple bag limit. In units with a multiple bag limit, hunters may take one (1) mountain lion per day until the multiple bag limit is reached. Once the multiple bag limit has been reached, the season will remain open and revert to calendar year bag limit of one (1) mountain lion. Mountain lions taken under the one (1) per day multiple bag limit do not apply towards the calendar year bag limit until the multiple bag limit is reached. To hunt mountain lion in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a mountain lion tag. To hunt mountain lion in any season, you must obtain a hunt nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. MOUNTAIN LION SPECIAL REGULATIONS: As prescribed in R12-4-308, all hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish Department office in person or by telephone at 1-877-438-0447 within 48 hours of taking a lion. The report shall include the hunter’s name, hunting license number, tag number, sex of the lion taken, management unit where the lion was taken, and telephone number at which the hunter can be reached to obtain additional information. Within 10 days of taking a lion, the hunter (or their designee) shall present the lion’s skull and hide with attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection (pursuant to R12-4-308). If the skull is frozen, it should be defrosted prior to presenting for inspection as a premolor tooth will be removed from the lion. If the hide is frozen, ensure that the attached proof of sex is accessible and identifiable. Successful hunters are encouraged to contact the nearest Department office by telephone to coordinate inspections. Hunters may encounter mountain lions wearing radio collars around Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson, Tucson, and western Maricopa County. The lions instru- mented with these collars are part of several ongoing research projects. The collars are used to track lion movements as researchers try to learn how the lions use various habitat types and urban interface areas. The longevity of these lions is important to the ongoing research, and data collected will help to improve Arizona’s management of lions in the future. If you would like more information about any of these research efforts please contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department Research Branch at (623) 236-7247. Also, if one of these animals is harvested, the hunter is asked to return the collar, as well as any other marking device, such as an ear tag, to a Department office or officer when doing the required physical check-in of the carcass parts. MOUNTAIN LION SPECIAL NOTE: In accordance with R12-4-305(H), an individual may retain the carcass of a lion taken under A.R.S. 17-302 when the season is closed.

60 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 61 8 15 15 12 10 --- 10 70 Multiple Bag Limit Bag Multiple to mountain lion hunting for archery-only. to mountain lion hunting for archery-only. Hunting in County by this opened Parks, not permitted within ¼ Commission Order, is mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp occupied ground, shooting range, or golf course. Developed building, boat ramp, areas do not include trails. and Agua Desert, Ironwood Forest, Sonoran Monuments are open to hunting National Fria when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. Hunting is not permitted in the following area portion of land an unincorporated of Unit 25M: known as Freeway) (San Tan 202 west of Loop the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 1 South, Range 7 East. Township 16, closed to hunting: those private lands lying just of Cave Creek in Sections 10, north of the Town 6 North, Range 4 of Township and 15 14 12, 11, East. beginning at the junction of portion of Unit 27 the New Mexico state line and U.S. Hwy 78; 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 The following is described area in Unit 26M 4. is open in Unit 38M Park Mountain Tucson 5. Cliffs, Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand 6. is closed to hunting. A portion of Unit 25M 7. 8. - That Lower Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens Legal WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal Any lion except spotted kittensor females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens regulations to properly licensed U.S. citizens Access holding a valid YPG Hunting Program and coordinating with YPG Range Permit 43A, for units 41W, Control. Hunters drawn or 43B who plan to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting access permit before entering YPG. Access permits are issued at the YPG Visitor E. Brooks Exhibit Center, located at the Wahner (tank display) off Imperial Dam Road. Park Hours for obtaining hunting permits are 8:00 Hunting am to 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday. access permit applicants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, receive a Range Safety Briefing, and undergo a brief background all firearms must be check. Furthermore, registered at the visitor center prior to entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms into the visitor Due to military activities some hunting center. closed on short areas may be temporarily at: notice. Updates will be posted on Facebook Caution-https://www.facebook.com/USAYPG. information write: U.S. Army Yuma For Attn: Hunting Proving Ground - Bldg. 307, C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498; 307 Program, email: usarmy.ypg.imcom.mbx.hunting@mail. or visit https://www. mil; call 328-2125; (928) yuma.army.mil/Visiting/Hunting-at-YPG. Mountain Lion Hunts Lion Mountain Lower Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 21 16A South16A and South 18B 11M, 25M, 26M,11M, and 38M Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges, National Statewide (excluding Units CountyMohave and Lands 11M, Park 25M, 26M, 38M and any hunt listed below in limit) bag with multiple a 10 Order Commission 15B (west 15B of Temple Bar Rd), 15C, and 15D North 16A

Commission 10 Order (2,8) (2,15) (2,25) (2,14,25) (4,6,7,17,24,25,28) Notes Notes (1,3,5,10,11,12,16, 20,21,22,23,24, 25,26,29,30,31,32, 33,34,35,36,37,38, 39,40) (2,25) (2,25,37)

closed to mountain lion hunting except those areas open in accordance with U.S. Army the multiple bag limit for a particular hunt has been reported, that hunt will revert to the statewide bag limit of one (1) lion per calendar immediately year at sundown the Wednesday following. Hunters are responsible for calling before hunting to determine 1-877-438-0447 if the multiple bag limit for their desired hunt unit is still in effect. lion hunting only to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Camp Navajo hunting permit. A hunter education course is required. For more information on Camp Navajo hunting opportunities go to https://dema.az.gov/ army-national-guard/camp-navajo/garrison- operations/camp-navajo-hunting-information. Protection may result in Increases in Force hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notiﬁcation. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, hunters holding these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open for mountain Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul1, Total Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul1, Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul1, Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul1, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. (DAYLIGHT SHOOTING HOURS) SHOOTING (DAYLIGHT LION MOUNTAIN ARCHERY-ONLY Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. (DAYLIGHT SHOOTING HOURS) SHOOTING (DAYLIGHT LION GENERAL MOUNTAIN Mountain Lion: Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, 3. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is 2. When the number of mountain lions equaling

1. Mountain Notes: Lion Mountain Lion Hunts

Mountain Lion Notes:

west on U.S. Hwy 78 to FR road 212; northwest Road for 0.9 miles to Back Road; north on 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley on FR road 212 to the San Francisco River; Back Road for 1.8 miles to Boner Canyon Road Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco in southwest along the San Francisco River to (unmarked); northeast on Boner Canyon Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit Sardine Canyon; west along Sardine Canyon to Road to Bogles Ranch Road near SV Ranch 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo U.S. Hwy 191; north on U.S. Hwy 191 to Forest headquarters (stay right at each road fork); in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Trail 14 (AD Bar Trail); east on Forest Trail 14 south on Bogles Ranch Road for 3.5 miles to Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit to Blue River; south along the Blue River to the Black Canyon drainage; northeast in Black 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie confluence of the Little Blue River; northeast Canyon drainage to Francis Creek; southeast Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in along the Little Blue River to Forest Trail 41; on Francis Creek to Burro Creek; northeast on Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit east on Forest Trail 41 to the Arizona-New Burro Creek to Conger Creek; southeast on 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Mexico state line; south along the state line to Conger Creek to Conger Springhead; south Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ U.S. Hwy 78. on access road to Bozarth Mesa Road; east mile of any developed picnic area, developed 10. Barry M Goldwater Range: Entry into portions on Bozarth Mesa Road to Camp Wood (Yolo) camp ground, shooting range, occupied of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to Road, the Unit 17B-18B boundary; southwest building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed military closure and requires coordination with on Camp Wood Road to AZ Hwy 96 in Bagdad; areas do not include trails. southeast on AZ Hwy 96 to the Santa Maria the appropriate land management agency 21. The following described area in Unit 36B is River; southwest along Santa Maria River to for hunting access to Barry M. Goldwater closed to hunting: in the posted portion of Alamo Lake; westerly along the north shore Range (BMGR) and applicable adjacent areas. Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections of Alamo Lake to Alamo Road; northwest The BMGR is closed to hunting except open 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. on Alamo Road to Chicken Springs Road; public recreational use areas, as allowed via The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to southeast on Chicken Springs Road to U.S. an authorized entry permit. Hunters wishing hunting. to access or cross additional areas in BMGR Hwy 93. 22. The following described area in the Town East must coordinate with the 56th Fighter 15. Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 - That of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: Wing Range Management Office. To access portion of Unit 27 beginning at the Junction of beginning at the intersection of Sanders Road the BMGR or Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife U.S. Highway 180 and the New Mexico state and Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road Refuge, hunters must sign a hold harmless line; south along the New Mexico state line to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the agreement and obtain an entry permit. More to Forest Trail 41; northwest along Forest Trail Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project information can be obtained by calling Luke 41 to the Little Blue River; south-southwest Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona Air Force Base, 56th Fighter Wing RMO at along the Little Blue River to the confluence of Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on (623) 856-7216; the Marine Corps Air Station the Blue River; north along the Blue River to Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Yuma at (928) 269-7150; the Bureau of Land Forest Trail 14; west on Forest Trail 14 to U.S. Road. Management, Phoenix Field Office at (602) Highway 191; north on U.S. Highway 191 to 417-9200; the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife U.S. Highway 180; east on U.S. Highway 180 to 23. The following described area in the Town of Refuge at (520) 387-6483; the Gila Bend Air the New Mexico state line. Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to Force Auxiliary Field at (623) 856-5200 or by hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 16. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravaipa emailing [email protected]. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12- 4 North, Range 19 West and Sections 2, 3, and 11. The Florence Military Reservation (training 4-802) is allowed by permit only, available 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West. areas B and D: the areas north and south through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is of Land Management. For more information, 24. The following parks and preserves in Maricopa subject to short term closures due to military contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348- County are open to hunting as defined operations, including live fire operations, 4450 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/ in R12-4-321 and are open for archery- and requires coordination with the Florence aravaipa.htm. only: Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Military Reservation for hunting access. For Estrella Mountain and McDowell Mountain 17. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all specific closure dates or any other access Regional parks; McDowell Sonoran Preserve; incorporated lands, including private property concerns, contact the Florence Military and portions of Skyline Regional Park (Back within municipal boundaries, are closed to Reservation at 602-267-2062. A map of the Country designated area only – contact the hunting unless opened under Commission Florence Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Order. Incorporated includes all municipal Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, Regional office or City of Buckeye for open and corporate limits. County islands are azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation area maps). Hunting in parks and preserves open to hunting provided the hunter does in the search box). opened by this Commission Order is not not discharge a firearm within ¼ mile of an permitted within ¼ mile of any developed 12. The area within the fenced enclosure inside occupied farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting the loop formed by Tonto National Forest or building without permission of the owner range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf Road 647, also known as the Walnut Canyon or resident. Privately held lands within county course. Developed areas do not include trails. Enclosure, is open to public entry and the islands may be closed by the landowner. taking of mountain lion during open season. 25. Areas of private property within the municipal 20. The following Pima County parks and boundaries (except in Units 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 14. Unit 16A South and 18B South Hunt Area - preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 27, and 39 west of AZ Hwy Those portions of Units 16A and 18B beginning in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in 85) are closed to mountain lion hunting during in Wikieup at Chicken Springs Road and U.S. Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita this hunt. Hwy 93; north on U.S. Hwy 93 for 2.2 miles Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, to Pump Station Road; east on Pump Station Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit 62 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 63 Chicken Springs Road; northeast on Chicken Road; northeast on Chicken Springs to U.S. HwySprings Road north and west 93; on U.S. Hwy Kingman (exit 48). 93 and I-40 to northern portion 5A, and 5B North - In the on the Clear of Unit 5A, access is permitted permission only Creek Ranch by written Wildlife and by contacting the Hopi Tribe via e-mail Program Ecosystems Management or by callingat [email protected] (928) from Monday- 734-3605 or (928) 734-3606 in advance to 8am-5pm. Please contact Friday and scouting. In Unit gain access for hunting on the Hopi’s 5B North, access is permitted Hart/Drye 4A on the Hopi’s Ranch and in Unit Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. Management Wildlife & Ecosystems Hopi Tribe requires all AZGFDProgram State Certified/ Licensed Outfitters and Guides who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North to contact the Chief Revenue Officer at the Office of Revenue Commission at 928- to obtain an annual Hopi Tribal 734-3172 Business License. Upon approval of a Hopi to the Hopi 3 Business License, access Tribal Canyon Ranches may be obtained via email at [email protected] or by calling 928- Monday-Friday or 928-734-3606 734-3605 8am-5pm (MST). Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Bar T Bar Ranch and Flying M Ranch located in the northern portion of Units 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass and adherence to Ranch Rules is required Signage at points of to access these ranches. provides notification to the ranch entrance of the Landowner Compact Agreement. The a copy of Ranch Rules, and free Ranch Pass, location map may be obtained online from the Department’s Landowner Relations Program web page https://agfdlandownerrelations. and Ranch Rules for the com. Ranch Passes Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at sign- in boxes located at either of the two entrance and Ranch Passes points onto the ranch. Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may also Gas Station/ be obtained at the Meteor Crater Convenience Store. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, Access in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B - The Lands Hopi Trust 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 38. 39. hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the For 40. Oaks Rd; east on Fair Oaks Rd to Williamson Oaks Rd to Williamson on Fair Oaks Rd; east (FR Rd on Williamson Valley 6); south Valley Rd. Rd to Iron Springs within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 19A are closed to occupied residence or building this season: mountain lion hunting during of AZbeginning at the intersection Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy 89A to Glassford Hill Rd to AZRd; south on Glassford Hill Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 19B are closed to occupied residence or building mountain lion hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; north on Grove Ave to Miller Rd to Rd; northwest on Miller Valley Valley northwest Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); Rd on Iron Springs Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); north on Williamson Valley to the Burlington Railroad Northern Santa Fe north and east along the Burlingtontracks; to Hwy Railroad tracks Northern Santa Fe 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 20A occupied residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 Ave in Mayer; west on Central and Central Ave to Miami St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main St to First St; south on Mist Mist Ave; east on Fair First St to Fair Ave to Jefferson St; southwest on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin Rd (County Rd west on Goodwin continue south and 177); to Senator Hwy (FR 52); Rd (County Rd 177) north and west on Senator Hwy (FR to 52) Creek to Indian Rd; west on Wolf Creek Wolf Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); to Copper Basin 53 Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron Springs north and east on Iron Rd (County Rd 10); Rd; south on Miller Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave Valley to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy Ave in Mayer. 69 and Central beginning North - That portion of Unit 16A 16A in Kingman at Exit 48 on I-40; south and west on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 95 (exit 9); southerly on HwyS. U. easterly River; Williams Bill the to 95 along the Bill Williams River to Alamo Lake; easterly along the north shore of Alamo Lake to Alamo Road; northwest on Alamo Road to Within the followingWithin described area, those the followingWithin described area, those Within the following described area, those

Mountain Lion Hunts Lion Mountain 34. 35. 36. 37.

portions of Unit 17B within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 17B occupied residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd Rd and Williamson Valley (County Rd 10) (County Rd 5); west on Iron Springs Rd to Rd Rd; north and west on Contreras Contreras to Fair north on FR 102 Rd (FR 102); to Tonto portions of Unit 16A within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 16A occupied residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: 20 in Township that portion of Unit 16A (Pine Lakes Section 28 West, North, Range 15 Community is within this area). portions of Unit 15B within ¼ mile of an portions of Unit 15B occupied residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: Tennessee beginning at the junction of West Ave; east on Tennessee Ave and Tennessee Lane; south and west on Ave to Patterson northeast Wash; Lane to Tennessee Patterson Ave; to Tennessee Wash along Tennessee Ave to 6th St; north on west on Tennessee 6th St to Emerson Ave; west on Emerson Ave to 4th St; north and west on 4th St to West Ave Tennessee Ave; south on West Tennessee Ave. to Tennessee located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: located Valley in Avra the Duval property and the in Unit 36C Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, all other properties in Unit 37A; 205 and Trust hunting. Properties are closed to Water Tucson properties are foot All open City of Tucson access only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. in Unit 6B is open to mountain lion hunting; in Unit 6B is open to mountain vehicle access and this area is closed to all motorized big game retrieval. is closed to mile of any within 1/4 Hunting is not permitted occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or within ¼ mile of an occupied limits or corporate building within municipal lion hunting during are closed to mountain this season. subject to temporary closures in February for All state lands locatedspecial events. south South, 11 in Township of Cochie Canyon Trail East. Range 12 Within the following described area, those Within the following described area, those The following City of Tucson Water Properties Water The following City of Tucson Rogers Lake Coconino CountyRogers Area Natural Those portions of Units 11M, 25M, and 26M and 26M 25M, portions of Units 11M, Those The area in Unit 37A in the Town of Marana is of Marana Town in the The area in Unit 37A

Within the following described area, those 33. 32. 31. 30. 29. 28.

26. Mountain Notescontinued: Lion Population Management Hunts

Beginning in 2003-2004, the Arizona Game and Fish De- • The hunter pool list will be purged by the Depart- • If your application is selected during a random partment established Population Management Hunts ment Dec. 31, 2017. You may apply at any time drawing for a population management hunt, the De- and the Hunter Pool. AZGFD Wildlife Managers have during the year (note: do not include the hunter partment will attempt to contact you three times by found that previous hunt strategies designed to manage pool hunt application form with a hunt permit-tag telephone within a 24-hour period. If you cannot be some wildlife populations are not meeting objectives. application—you must apply separately. See applica- contacted within 24 hours, your application will be When regular hunt seasons don’t meet management ob- tion below for instructions). returned to the hunter pool for inclusion in future jectives, conflicts between wildlife and other uses of the population management hunts during that year. • To complete your application, you must designate land can occur. Population management hunts are de- the species of animal(s) you desire to hunt and the • If you are offered a restricted non-permit tag for a signed to allow the Department to achieve supplemental weapon type(s). You must also submit a $13 ap- population management hunt, pursuant to R12-4- harvests of wildlife when traditional harvest strategies plication fee (residents) or a $15 application fee 115, you may decline to participate. If you decline to have not met their objectives. Population management (non-residents) (note: one application fee per appli- participate, your application will be returned to the hunts will enhance the Department’s ability to meet cation—not per species). Please do not send cash. hunter pool for inclusion in future population man- population and habitat management objectives. agement hunts during that year (note: if you agree • You may designate more than one species and The following information is important to know if you to participate in a population management hunt but weapon type on the application form. If you choose are planning on applying for a population manage- fail to purchase your tag within the timeframe des- to designate more than one species and weapon ment hunt. ignated when you are contacted, you will not be type on your hunter pool application, your name eligible for further population management hunts will be included in the hunter pool for each spe- • Population management hunts may occur as neces- that year). cies and weapon type you designate. This means sary, under the provisions of R12-4-115 (page 120). that you may be eligible to participate in a popula- • If you elect to participate in a population manage- • The Population Management Seasons Commission tion management hunt for more than one species or ment hunt, it is probable that you will be asked to Order 26 approved by the Commission designates method of take each year (note: annual bag limits arrive in the field to hunt within a few days of being the range of species, season dates, open areas, legal apply to all population management hunts and may contacted (note: purchase of restricted nonpermit- wildlife, lawful taking methods, and maximum tag limit your ability to participate in a population man- tag and applicable hunting license prior to hunting is numbers for population management hunts to be agement hunt or regular season hunt). required). prescribed by the Director and implemented under • If you participate in a population management hunt • Restricted non-permit tags issued through the hunt- R12-4-115. and fill your annual bag limit for that species, you er pool may be purchased through the Department’s • When a population management hunt is found to be may not participate in a regular hunting season for Phoenix office. See the front of the hunting regula- necessary, as prescribed in R12-4-115, hunters will that species even if you are drawn through the nor- tions booklet for the address and phone number. be selected from the hunter pool made up of hunter mal draw process (note: A.R.S. 17-332.E. prohibits • You will not gain or lose bonus points when you pool applicants (see application below). the issuing of a refund for the purchase of a license apply for, or participate in, a population manage- or a permit). ment hunt. Form may be photocopied. Do not include this form with a Hunt Permit-tag Application Form (See R12-4-115 on page 119) Have you: Mail Application and Fee (do not send cash) to: Filled in all the blanks? Arizona Game and Fish Department Enclosed the $13 (residents) or $15 (non-residents) application fee? Attention: Drawer FAB Signed your application? 5000 W. Carefree Highway Indicated your choice of species? Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000 HUNTER POOL APPLICATION For Jan. 1, 2017 thru Dec. 31, 2017 Please provide your hunting license number. (2 character license prefix required) Last Name ______First Name ______MI ______

Street ______

City ______State ______Zip Code ______

Day Phone No. ( ) ______- ______Evening Phone No. ( ) ______- ______

Choose 1 to 5 Species: Deer Elk Bear Javelina Bison

Choose 1 to 3 Methods of Take: Riﬂe HAM (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader) Archery

Birthdate ______/ ______/ ______Resident Non-resident

Please provide your Department ID Number. If you do not have a Department ID Number, one will be provided for you.

Signature ______Date ______FORM 55

64 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 65 20 25 45 175 125 150 100 200 750 Permits Permits Muzzleloader weapons as 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Any javelina Any javelina Any javelina Any Any javelina Any javelina Any Legal WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal javelina Any javelina Any Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunt and Fish a Short-term Combination Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 16A within ¼ within ¼ Within the following of Unit 16A described area, those portions mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting North, Range 20 in Township during this season: that portion of Unit 16A (Pine Lakes Community Section 28 is within this area). West, 15 within ¼ Within the following of Unit 15B described area, those portions mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting Ave Tennessee during this season: beginning at the junction of West Lane; south and Ave to Patterson Ave; east on Tennessee and Tennessee northeast along Tennessee Wash; Lane to Tennessee west on Patterson Ave to 6th St; north on Ave; west on Tennessee to Tennessee Wash 6th St to Emerson Ave; west on Emerson Ave to 4th St; north and west Ave to Tennessee Ave; south on West Tennessee on 4th St to West Ave. Tennessee

13. 14. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL 36B 33 36A 16A (except16A Mohave County Park Lands) 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D Open Areas Open Open Areas Open and 32 28, 31, 29, 30A, and 30B Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT or combination license Any valid hunting crossbowprescribed andR12-4-318, or bow and arrow in R12-4-101 as prescribed in R12-4-304 hunts. management all population annual bag limits. Annual bag limits apply to Refer to individual species Management Season structure. offered through the Population is a restricted nonpermit-tag A Companion Tag is assigned and hunt which a hunt number hunts mirror another big game animal hunt for Companion Tag of hunt permit-tags for are only available to holders Tags Companion the draw. permit-tags are issued through can at any Department ofﬁce. be purchased Companion Tags the associated hunt number. Hunting License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). for Resident and 14 (See table on page Hunting License 64. Refer to page Hunt: AnyGeneral ﬁrearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed or crossbow if in R12-4-304.and R12-4-318, Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow in R12-4-304 as prescribed Muzzleloader Hunt: you possess a crossbow as allowed permit under R12-4-216. Population Management Hunts Management Population (1,7,11) (1,7) (1,7,11) (1,7,11,13) (1,7,11,14) Notes Notes (1,3,7,11,12) (1,3,7,11,12)

Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (as Canyon Wildlife Area (as - Access to Aravaipa hunts and 32 Unit 31 is allowed by permit only, available through prescribed in R12-4-802) more the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For or 348-4450 information, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) Canyon Wilderness Permit. Recreation.gov search Aravaipa The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to javelina hunting as permitted by The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to javelina hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. Restricted nonpermit tags for these population management seasons Restricted nonpermit tags for these population management seasons will be available to permit holders in corresponding big game seasons. These seasons shall be held in accordance with R12-4-115 and may and may These seasons shall be held in accordance with R12-4-115 areas, and specification smaller geographic include shorter time frames, of legal wildlife within that described in this Commission Order. is extremely restricted. and 32 30B, 30A, Hunter access in Units 29, Applicants they have secured should not apply for these units unless access.

Bag Limit Deﬁnition License Required Tag Required Tag Methods of Take Legal Total Nov - Nov 24 30, 2017 Total Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12, Nov - Nov 24 30, 2017 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 - DecDec 31, 15 Nov - Dec 24 3, 2017 Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY (MUZZLELOADER) POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS MANAGEMENT POPULATION (MUZZLELOADER) YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA

Season Dates Season JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS MANAGEMENT POPULATION YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Population Management Seasons: Management Population Commission 26 Order Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12, Oct 6 - Oct 2017 12, 12. 11. 3. 7. 1. Population Management Notes: Wolf or Coyote? Know the Differences USFWS AGFD

An important step in accomplishing reintroduction of the Mexican wolf is to reduce inadvertent illegal shooting of this subspecies. To date, some of these wolves have been shot, and it is probable that some of these shootings were cases of mistaken identity, where the shooter believed the target was a coyote. It may be dif cult to distinguish wolves from coyotes, especially when the sighting is brief, the animal is far away, the wolf is a juvenile, or the wolf is in its summer coat. Coyote hunters should exercise extra caution from July to November because wolf pups are active, and their appearance and behavior make them appear like coyotes. You are responsible for identifying your target before shooting. If you are hunting in or near Unit 1, 2C, 3B, 3C, 23 or 27, or near the United States/ Mexico border east of Nogales, please be aware that Mexican wolves may be present. Mexican wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Take, which means “to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct,” is generally unlawful, and may subject you to federal and state prosecution. Criminal penalties may include imprisonment of not more than one year and a ne of up to $50,000 and/or a civil penalty of up to $25,000.

KNOW THE DIFFERENCES

66 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 67 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Fur color is very similar to wolves: similar to wolves: Fur color is very black white or rust or buff; rarely grizzled gray, skittish behavior, displays Usually tends to ee immediately ) (Canis latrans Coyote • Nose is slender and pointed • long pointed and relatively prominent, Ears are • • delicate more smaller, and feet are Legs • 20–35 pounds Weighs • • that appears to be hopping in a manner Moves or bouncing • wide 2 inches long by inches is 2 1/2 paw Front weigh- the small side, on are Description: Coyotes about An adult measures ing less than 35 pounds. a total length with tall at the shoulder, 21 inches or tawny The fur is reddish of up to 49 inches. The tail is large black. sometimes tipped with gray, and the slender upright, Ears are bushy. and very Seasonal color variation pointed. is sharply muzzle pel- and immature among coyotes, is considerable and duller than that of an adult. age is grayer desert low from occupied, are All habitats Habitat: but the coyote and woodland, to montane forest high elevation forested, thickly tends to avoid areas. Know the Differences Know Legs are longer, giving wolves a more lanky ap- lanky a more giving wolves longer, are Legs larger feet are pearance; and curious behavior Sometimes displays quickly not ee as may Fur color is very similar to coyotes: similar to coyotes: Fur color is very has never or buff; there rust black, grizzled gray, or solid white been a conrmed solid black wolf Mexican Mid- to high-elevation woodlands, including woodlands, Mid- to high-elevation Habitat: pine and mixed ponderosa juniper, pine, pinyon oak, of Mexi- Almost all historical records conifer forests. 4,500 feet in above Arizona occurred in can wolves ungulate prey contain large must Habitat elevation. to thrive. animals for wolves Smaller than a northern gray wolf but wolf Description: Smaller than a northern gray 70–80 pounds and Adults are than a coyote. larger 5–5.5 feet long, Adults are at the shoulder. 30 inches than larger Males are tail. including a 14- to 17-inch to in proportion large Head and feet are females. that ears with wide tufts of hair erect Small, body. wolf’s one of the Mexican are out and down grow color is often mottled Body features. most distinctive and to brown and black gray from varying or patchy, and do not long (almost to the ground) are Tails buff. tail. appear as uffy as a coyote’s • 50–80 pounds Weighs • • uidly more Moves • collars radio have Not all wolves • wide 3 1/2 inches long by inches is 4 1/2 paw Front • Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) Mexican Wolf • and blocky Nose is broad • short and relatively rounded more Ears are • Condor Country: Why Non-lead Ammunition?

Hunters are helping For the past nine years, 80 to 91 percent of fall hunters have participated in the Depart- ment’s voluntary lead reduction program by using non-lead ammunition or removing gut piles from the field in the condor’s core range. The hunting community should be proud of this accomplishment, but we still need more help. Please help us prove to our critics that we can solve this problem on our own and Lead poisoning is the leading cause of death in condors and the main obstacle to a self- that mandatory measures are not needed. sustaining population. There are currently 73 free-flying condors in Arizona and Utah. At Anyone shooting a firearm in condor range least 28 condors have died from lead poisoning. Several had lead shot and bullet fragments is asked to use non-lead ammunition. If you in their digestive tract. More than 450 cases of lead exposure have been documented in the choose to use lead ammunition, you can still condor population since 1999. help by removing your entire carcass (including small game, varmints and domestic animals) and gut pile from the field. Local landfills accept and bury animal remains.

Hunters praise non-lead bullets Copper bullets have superior penetration, are less toxic, and do not fragment like lead. 93 percent of hunters say that non-lead bullets perform as well as or better than lead bullets on game. Non-lead shot and frangible bullets also are available for varmint and small game hunting.

Lead bullet fragments remain in game carcasses and gut piles left in the field by hunters. These X-rays show hundreds of lead fragments (fragments appear bright white in X-ray) in a deer carcass and gut pile. Condors are group feeders, so several birds can ingest fragments from one carcass or gut pile containing lead. The Arizona Game and Fish Department Studies have concluded that lead shot and bullet fragments found in game carcasses and gut and our partners ask you to be part of the so- piles are the main source of lead in condors. To learn more about the condor program and lution by using non-lead ammunition when for a complete list of non-lead ammunition available, visit: www.azgfd.gov/condor. hunting in condor country (Game Manage- ment Units 9, 10, 12A, 12B, 13A, and 13B). These sportsmen’s groups ask you to use non- Lead varmint and small game ammu- lead ammunition in condor range: nition also fragments significantly. This • Arizona Deer Association x-ray of a coyote illustrates the amount of lead (bright white fragments) left in • Arizona Elk Society the carcass. Each spring condor lead • Arizona Antelope Foundation exposures increase as they forage on • Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society animal remains left in the field by hunt- • Arizona Chapter of the National Wild ers. Hunters can help by either using Turkey Federation non-lead ammunition OR removing ALL varmint and small game carcasses Hunters drawn for hunts in condor range from the field. will be mailed more information before their hunt.

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Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the This map is for reference only. See R12-4-108 on page 114 for legal de- Pinetop Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, scriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop, AZ 85935. Call: (928) 367-4281. Reservation, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information.

72 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Maps 73 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 This map is for reference only. See R12-4-108 on page 114 for legal de- on page 114 See R12-4-108 This map is for reference only. scriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian Reservation, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information.

Region 2 – Game Management Unit Map Unit Management – Game 2 Region

3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff, S. Lake AZ 774-5045. 3500 86005. Call: (928) Flagstaff Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the Region 3 – Game Management Unit Map

Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the This map is for reference only. See R12-4-108 on page 114 for legal de- Kingman Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, scriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingmam, AZ 86409. Call: (928) 692-7700. Reservation, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information.

74 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Maps 75 Yuma Regional Office of the Yuma Regional Office Game Management Units shownGame Management by on this map are administered the Fish Depart- and Game Arizona Yuma, St., E. 28th ment, 9140 342-0091. AZ Call: (928) 85365. See only. reference for is map This de- for legal on page 114 R12-4-108 scriptions of Game Management on In- Unit Boundaries. Hunting dian Reservation, if allowed, is each individual tribe.controlled by Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Region 4 – Game Management Unit Map Unit Management – Game 4 Region Region 5 – Game Management Unit Map - Game Management Units shown on this map are admin N. Greasewood Road, 555 Game and Fish Department, 628-5376. Call: (520) AZ 85745. Tucson, on page See R12-4-108 This map is for reference only. for legal descriptions of Game Management Unit 114 Boundaries. Hunting on Indian Reservation, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the ap - propriate tribe for additional information. Tucson Regional Office of the Arizona istered by the Tucson

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This map is for reference only. See R12-4-108 R12-4-108 See only. reference for is map This

Call: (480) 981-9400. (480) Call:

7200 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85207. 85207. AZ Mesa, Drive, University E. 7200

of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Department, Fish and Game Arizona the of

Mesa Regional Office Office Regional Mesa the by administered are Game Management Units shown on this map map this on shown Units Management Game Welcome to Small Game Hunting in Arizona

Small game hunters in Arizona are very fortu- Quail and cottontail respond well to rainfall. In nutritious pine stems rather than the protein nate. Few places in North America offer such some areas these species abound because of and fat-packed seeds buried under the snow. a diversity of hunts with lengthy seasons as increased precipitation, while apparent voids By watching precipitation patterns across the does Arizona. Within this section are the sea- exist in other areas due to the lack of rain. Yet, state, small game hunters can identify those son dates, bag limits, and other pertinent knowing when rain falls is just as important as small game species and localities that are like- information necessary to hunt small game knowing where. In the case of quail, Gambel’s ly to provide the best hunting next year. and other wildlife. The 2017-18 hunting season quail respond to winter rains, scaled quail If you’re up for a challenge and want to ex- is looking good for the small game hunter. respond to spring rains, and Mearns’ quail re- plore new areas of the state, don’t forget spond to summer monsoonal rains. These All of our small game species go through about pursuing some of Arizona’s other up- time–period-speciﬁc precipitation patterns af- boom and bust cycles with varying frequency. land game. Chukars, dusky (blue) grouse, and fect the hatches and juvenile survival of each Generally, population ﬂuctuations corre- pheasant can take you on an adventure that species. When precipitation increases during spond with precipitation patterns. During the few others can. these time periods, these quail populations past few years, many of our small game pop- generally increase as well. As with any season or upcoming hunt, make ulations have suffered ebbs in the cycle. The sure you do your homework. Good luck and astute and successful small game hunter Yet, not all precipitation is good precipita- enjoy your hunting experience. For more in- keeps a watchful eye on rainfall patterns and tion. In the case of Abert’s tree squirrels, an formation on these species, seasons, and increases hunt success by targeting the spe- extended period of heavy snows with deep hunting regulations, please visit www.azgfd. cies or portion of the state where small game snow pack decreases their overwinter sur- gov/hunting. populations are most favorable. vival because they are forced to feed on less Tree Squirrel Hunting

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78 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 79 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 79 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Legal WildlifeLegal Any tree squirrel except the Mount Graham red squirrel Any tree squirrel WildlifeLegal Any tree squirrel Legal WildlifeLegal Any tree squirrel Legal WildlifeLegal Any tree squirrel except the Mount Graham red squirrel treeTassel-eared squirrel treeTassel-eared squirrel Tree Squirrel Hunting Squirrel Tree Open Areas Open Wildlife National for Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges and Units 12A, 13A, and 12B, 13B) 12A, 13A, and 12B, 13B Areas Open Wildlife National for Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges and Unit 33) Open Areas Open 11M Open Areas Open 31 Open areas Statewide (excluding for National Wildlife National for Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges and Unit 11M) 33

Notes (6,15,28,29) (6) Notes (6,28,29) Notes Notes (6,15,22,28,29) (15)

Your Hunter Questionnaire is Important! Hunter Questionnaire Your Be sure to respond. Aug 25 - Oct 5, 2017 Aug 25 - Sep 2017 14, Aug 2017 25 - Dec 31, Season Dates Season Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and R12-4-802, 17-303 or 17-304 Commission801, and R12-4-803. Rules R12-4- FALCONRY-ONLY TREE SQUIRREL TREE FALCONRY-ONLY Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY TREE SQUIRREL TREE ARCHERY-ONLY Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT TREE SQUIRREL SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, countypreserves, (except as specifically airports, openedgolf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL TREE SQUIRREL GENERAL TREE Tree Squirrel: Commission 11 Order Tree

Oct 2017 6 - Dec 31, Jun 30, 2018 2017- Jul 1, 2018 May 31, Sep 2017- 1, TREE SQUIRREL NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Cottontail Rabbit Hunting

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Cottontail Rabbit: Commission Order 12 GENERAL COTTONTAIL RABBIT Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife (1,6,9,10,15,16,17, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Units Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 18,19,21,22,26,27,28,29) 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Any cottontail rabbit Bill Williams River, Buenos Aires, Cibola, Havasu, Imperial and San Sep 1, 2017 - Feb 11, 2018 (2) Bernardino National Wildlife Refuges Any cottontail rabbit Oct 6, 2017- Feb 11, 2018 (2) Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Any cottontail rabbit

80 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 81 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 81 Legal WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National for Statewide (excluding areas Open cottontail Any rabbit Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open cottontail Any rabbit

Cottontail Rabbit Hunting Rabbit Cottontail

Notes Notes (1,2,6,9,10,27) (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,17,18,19,20, 21,27,28,29)

Season Dates Season FALCONRY-ONLY COTTONTAIL RABBIT COTTONTAIL FALCONRY-ONLY Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and 17-303 or 17-304 CommissionR12-4-801, Rules R12-4-802, and R12-4-803. Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT COTTONTAIL RABBIT COTTONTAIL SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN Cottontail Rabbit:(continued) Commission 12 Order

Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, COTTONTAIL RABBIT NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Predatory & Fur-bearing Mammals Hunting

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Predatory & Fur-bearing Mammals: Commission Order 13 GENERAL (DAYLIGHT SHOOTING HOURS) PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife (1,6,9,10,15,16,17, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 18,21,22,26,27,28,29) Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Coyote and skunks Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 (2) Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Coyote and skunks Oct 6, 2017 - Feb 11, 2018 (2) Kofa and Imperial National Wildlife Refuges Coyote and foxes (1,3,4,6,9,10,15,16, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel, and Aug 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018 17,18,21,22,26,27,28,29) Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) badger

GENERAL (DAYLONG SHOOTING HOURS) PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife 4A, 4B (north of Interstate 40), 5A, 5B, 8, 10, 12A, Dec 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018 (6,15,22,25,28,29) 12B, 13A, 13B, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, Coyote 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 31, 32, 42, and 44A

82 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 83 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 83 Legal WildlifeLegal Coyote and skunks Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel and badger WildlifeLegal Raccoon 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Open Areas Open Wildlife National Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges) Wildlife National Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges) Areas Open Wildlife National Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges and 25M, Units 26M, 11M, and 38M)

Predatory & Fur-bearing Mammals Hunting Mammals & Fur-bearing Predatory Notes Notes (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,15, 16,17,18,19,20,21,26,27,28,29) (1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,15,16, 17,18,19,20,21,26,27,28,29) (1,5,6,14,15,16,17,18, 21,26,27,28,29)

Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. PURSUIT-ONLY PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS FUR-BEARING & PREDATORY PURSUIT-ONLY Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2017 Aug 1, and 2017 Jul1 - Jul 31, Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2018 Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT (DAYLIGHT SHOOTING HOURS) PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS FUR-BEARING & HOURS) PREDATORY SHOOTING (DAYLIGHT SHOT SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN LIMITED Predatory Mammals: & Fur-bearing (continued) Commission 13 Order PREDATORY & FUR-BEARINGPREDATORY MAMMALS NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Other Birds & Mammals

Other Birds & Mammals: Commission Order 14 GENERAL OTHER BIRDS & MAMMALS Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife (1,6,9,10,15,16,17, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 House (English) sparrow and European starling 18,21,22,26,27,28,29) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) (1,6,9,10,15,16, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2017 Crow 17,18,21,22,26,27,28,29) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) (6,9,10,15,16,17,18,21, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Sep 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018 Coati 22,26,27,28,29) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, (6,9,10,15,16,17,18,21, Jul 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018 White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area in Unit 1, and Units Gunnison’s prairie dog 22,26,27,28,29) 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing (1,6,9,10,15,16,17, mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black- Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 18,21,22,23,26,27,28,29) footed ferret, Hualapai vole, Gunnison’s prairie dog, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) black-tailed prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, porcupine and wolves Sep 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018 (2) Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Jackrabbit

LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT OTHER BIRDS & MAMMALS Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 15,16,17,18, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) House (English) sparrow and European starling 19,20,21,27,28,29) Jul 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018 11M Gunnison’s prairie dog All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black- Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 15,16,17,18,19,20, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) footed ferret, Hualapai vole, Gunnison’s prairie dog, 21,23,27,28,29) black-tailed prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, porcupine and wolves

84 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 85 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 85 All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing EXCEPT mammals, All mammals game mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black- dog, prairie Gunnison’s vole, ferret,footed Hualapai ocelot, jaguarundi, dog, jaguar, prairie black-tailed wolves and porcupine otter, Coati Legal WildlifeLegal Crow 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Other Birds & Mammals & Birds Other Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open dog prairie Gunnison’s Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open starling European (English) and House sparrow ) ) ) Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) ) ) ,28,29 ,28,29 ,28,29 ,28,29 ,28,29 (1,6,9,10,27 (6,9,10,27 Notes (1,6,9,10,27 (1,6,9,10,27 (6,9,10,27

Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, Jul 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018 - Mar 31, 2017 Jul 1, Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018 2017 Jul 1, Sep 2017 1 - Dec 31, 2018 - Mar 31, Sep 2017 1, Season Dates Season Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and R12-4-802, 17-303 or 17-304 Commission801, and R12-4-803. Rules R12-4- FALCONRY-ONLY OTHER BIRDS & MAMMALS & BIRDS OTHER FALCONRY-ONLY Other Mammals: & Birds (continued) Commission14 Order OTHER BIRDS & MAMMALS NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Pheasant Hunting

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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required For hunters under age 10, you must either have a valid hunting or combination license or be accompanied by an adult who possesses a valid hunting or combination license. For hunters 10 years and older, any valid hunting or combination license (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). To hunt in a Falconry-Only season, a Sport Falconry License is required as prescribed in R12-4-422 or R12-4-407. Tag Required For the Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot and Youth-Only seasons, hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Hunt: Shotgun shooting shot, crossbow, and bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons or falconry as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit as prescribed in R12-4-216. Falconry-Only Hunt: Falconry as deﬁned in R12-4-101 and as prescribed in R12-4-318. Limited Weapon Shotgun Two (2) pheasants. Each pheasant possessed shall have a hunt permit-tag attached. Shooting Shot Bag Limit Archery-Only and Two (2) pheasants per day. Falconry-Only Bag Limit Archery-Only Possession Limit Six (6) pheasants of which no more than two (2) may be taken in any one day. Falconry-Only Possession Limit Six (6) pheasants of which no more than two (2) may be taken in any one day. To hunt pheasant in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license. To hunt pheasant during the Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot season, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Youth-Only” designated hunt, provided that persons between the ages 10 and 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C). Pheasant: Commission Order 15 LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT PHEASANT Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 11001 Sep 15 - Sep 21, 2017 (24) 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 11002 Sep 22 – Sep 28, 2017 (24) 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 11003 Sep 29 - Oct 5, 2017 (24) 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 Total 90

86 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 87 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 87 30 30 Permits Legal WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal Any pheasant WildlifeLegal Any pheasant Any pheasant 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Pheasant Hunting Pheasant Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National for Statewide (excluding areas Open 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Wildlife Refuges) National for Statewide (excluding areas Open Notes Notes Notes (6) (24) (6) Season Dates Season Sep 8 - Sep 2017 14,

Total 11004

Hunt No. Season Dates Season Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and R12-4-802, 17-303 or 17-304 Commission801, and R12-4-803. Rules R12-4- FALCONRY-ONLY PHEASANT FALCONRY-ONLY Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY PHEASANT ARCHERY-ONLY 2018 - FebSep 11, 8, 2017 Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY LIMITED WEAPON SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT PHEASANT SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON SHOTGUN YOUTH-ONLY Pheasant: (continued) Commission 15 Order

Oct 6, 2017 - Feb 11, 2018 Oct - Feb 11, 6, 2017 PHEASANT NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Quail Hunting

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88 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 89 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 89 Legal WildlifeLegal quail California Scaled and Gambel’s, quail Mearns’ WildlifeLegal Any quail Any quail 4/17/2017 12:48:47 PM 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open quail California Scaled and Gambel’s, San and Imperial, Kofa Havasu, Cibola, Williams River, Bill Wildlife Refuges National Bernardino Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges and 25M, Units 26M, 11M, and 38M) 25M, 26M, and 38M Quail Hunting Quail 30) 28,29,

Notes Notes (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,17,18,19,20, 21,26,27,28,29,30) (2) (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,17,18,19,20, 21,26,27,28,29,30) (1,6,9,10,21,27, (6,27)

Season Dates Season Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and R12-4-802, 17-303 or 17-304 Commission801, and R12-4-803. Rules R12-4- FALCONRY-ONLY QUAIL FALCONRY-ONLY Oct 6, 2017 - Feb 11, 2018 Oct - Feb 11, 6, 2017 2018 Oct - Feb 11, 6, 2017 2018 - FebDec 11, 8, 2017 2018 - Mar 11, Sep 2017 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2017 Jul1, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL QUAIL Quail: Commission16 Order QUAIL NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES AdPages2017.indd 5 Chukar Partridge Hunting

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Chukar Partridge: Commission Order 17 GENERAL CHUKAR PARTRIDGE Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Sep 1, 2017 - Feb 11, 2018 (6) Open areas Statewide (excluding for National Wildlife Refuges) Any chukar

CHUKAR PARTRIDGE NOTES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGES 92-93.

Attention Chukar Hunters: The Department would like to better survey chukar hunter participation and success. To do this we are asking chukar hunters to provide an address or email to the Department’s small game biologist so that they can be surveyed directly after the end of the season. This may be done by sending an email to: [email protected] or through regular mail to the Department’s main ofﬁce: Attention Game Branch.

90 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 91 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 91 Legal WildlifeLegal grouseBlue ■ Distribution www.azgfd.gov. in Arizona, please visit For further on blue information 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 grouse, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL Blue Grouse Hunting Grouse Blue Open Areas Open Open areas Statewide (excluding for National Wildlife Refuges and Unit 31) you must either have a valid hunting or combination license or be accompanied by an you must either have a valid hunting or combination hunters under age 10, For years and older, any valid hunting or hunters 10 license. For adult who possesses a valid hunting or combination for Resident and Non-resident license fees). combination license (See table on page 14 Three (3) blue grouse per day. day. (3) may be taken in any one Nine (9) blue grouse of which no more than three The Department would like to better survey Notes (6)

blue grouse hunter participation and success. To do this we are ask- blue grouse hunter participation and success. To ing grouse hunters to provide an address or email to the Department’s small game biologist so that they can be surveyed directly after the end of the season. This may be done by sending an email to: jodell@azgfd. gov or through regular mail to the Department’s main ofﬁce: Attention Game Branch. Attention Grouse Hunters: Attention Sep 1 - Nov 2017 12, Season Dates Season GENERAL BLUE GROUSE Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Blue Grouse: Commission 18 Order Bag Limit Legal Methods of TakeLegal Limit Possession Hunt: Any lawful General as described in R12-4-304. method stamp is not required. hunt blue grouse A migratory in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license. bird To

License Required BLUE GROUSE NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Small Game Hunting Notes

Small Game Notes: season may use dogs to pursue raccoons, operations, and requires coordination but shall not kill or capture the quarry, with the Florence Military Reservation 1. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground pursuant to R12-4-318. for hunting access. For specific closure (YPG) is closed to hunting except those dates or any other access concerns, 6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion areas open in accordance with U.S. contact the Florence Military Reservation Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, Army regulations to properly licensed at 602-267-2062. A map of the Florence and Agua Fria National Monuments are U.S. citizens holding a valid YPG Hunting Military Reservation is located on the open to hunting when the unit they occur Program Access Permit and coordinating Arizona Game and Fish Department’s in is open to hunting. with YPG Range Control. Hunters drawn website, azgfd.gov (type Florence Military for units 41W, 43A, or 43B who plan 7. The following described area in Unit Reservation in the search box). to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting 26M is closed to hunting: those private 11. The following described area in Unit 26M access permit before entering YPG. lands lying just north of the Town of Cave is closed to hunting: the unincorporated Access permits are issued at the YPG Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 of portion of land within the Town of Queen Visitor Center, located at the Wahner E. Township 6 North, Range 4 East. Brooks Exhibit Park (tank display) off Creek in Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, Imperial Dam Road. Hours for obtaining 8. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. and 18 of Township 3 South, Range 8 East. Hunting is not permitted in the following hunting permits are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, 12. Within Unit 25M as described in R12- area of Unit 25M: an unincorporated Monday-Thursday. Hunting access permit 4-108, all incorporated lands, including portion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan applicants must sign a Hold Harmless private property within municipal Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes Agreement, receive a Range Safety boundaries, are closed to hunting unless County Island in Section 16, Township 1 Briefing, and undergo a brief background opened under Commission Order. South, Range 7 East. check. Furthermore, all firearms must be Incorporated includes all municipal and registered at the visitor center prior to 9. Barry M Goldwater Range: Entry into corporate limits. County islands are open entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B to hunting provided the hunter does not into the visitor center. Due to military is subject to military closure and requires discharge a firearm within ¼ mile of an activities some hunting areas may be coordination with the appropriate land occupied farmhouse, residence, cabin, temporarily closed on short notice. management agency for hunting access lodge, or building without permission of Updates will be posted on Facebook at: to Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) the owner or resident. Privately held lands Caution-https://www.facebook.com/ and applicable adjacent areas. The BMGR within county islands may be closed by USAYPG. For information write: U.S. Army is closed to hunting except open public the landowner. Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 307, Attn: recreational use areas, as allowed via 15. The following Pima County parks and Hunting Program, 307 C. Street, Yuma, AZ an authorized entry permit. Hunters preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch 85365-9498; email: usarmy.ypg.imcom. wishing to access or cross additional areas in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property [email protected]; call (928) 328- in BMGR East must coordinate with the in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, 2125; or visit https://www.yuma.army.mil/ 56th Fighter Wing Range Management Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch Visiting/Hunting-at-YPG. Office. To access the BMGR or Cabeza in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, hunters 2. National Wildlife Refuges may be open Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell must sign a hold harmless agreement and to hunting as permitted by Refuge Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units obtain an entry permit. More information regulations. A refuge permit may be 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A can be obtained by calling Luke Air Force required; contact the individual refuges and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Base, 56th Fighter Wing RMO at (623) for their regulations (see Index: Hunting Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in 856-7216; the Marine Corps Air Station on Public Lands). The use or possession Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Yuma at (928) 269-7150; the Bureau of of other than non-toxic shot is prohibited Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Land Management, Phoenix Field Office in the Bill Williams River, Cibola, Havasu, Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, at (602) 417-9200; the Cabeza Prieta and Imperial NWRs. Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords National Wildlife Refuge at (520) 387- Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain 3. Any raw bobcat pelt sold or exported 6483; the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, must have attached permit tag in Field at (623) 856-5200 or by emailing opened by this Commission Order, is not accordance with R12-4-305. [email protected]. permitted within ¼ mile of any developed 4. Raccoon may be taken at night with the 10. The Florence Military Reservation (training picnic area, developed camp ground, aid of artificial light; however the light areas B and D: the areas north and south shooting range, occupied building, boat may not be attached to or operated from of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do a vehicle. 37B is subject to short term closures due not include trails. 5. A person participating in a “pursuit-only” to military operations, including live fire 92 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 93 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 93 Properties are closed to hunting. All open are closed to hunting. Properties access properties are foot City of Tucson entryonly at designated Please points. located out at sign-in boxes sign in and at designated entry points. Creek Ranch is permitted on the Clear only by contacting by written permission and Ecosystems Wildlife the Hopi Tribe via e-mail at Management Program or by [email protected] from 734-3605 or (928) 734-3606 (928) contact 8am-5pm. Please Monday-Friday for hunting in advance to gain access and scouting. In Unit 5B North, access is permitted on the Hopi’s Hart/Drye Ranch and in Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Bar T Bar Ranch and Flying M Ranch located in the northern portion of Units 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass and adherence to Ranch Rules is required Signage at to access these ranches. provides to the ranch points of entrance notification of the Landowner Compact a copy Agreement. The free Ranch Pass, of Ranch Rules, and location be map may obtained online from the Department’s Landowner web page Relations Program https://agfdlandownerrelations.com. and Ranch Rules for the Ranch Passes Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located at either of the two Ranch points onto the ranch. entrance T Bar and Ranch Rules for the Bar Passes Ranch may also be obtained at the Meteor Gas Station/Convenience Store. Crater closed to quail hunting. In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access In the northern portion hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the For Wildlife Area in Unit 2B is The Wenima 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 28. 29. 30. Februarystate lands special events. All for in located Canyon Trail south of Cochie East. 12 South, Range 11 Township (except in Units 1, municipal boundaries and 39 4A, 4B, 27, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, west of AZ Hwy 85) are closed to hunting during this hunt. light as prescribed with the aid of artificial No firearms may be used in R12-4-304E. at night. Shooting Weapon-Shotgun the Limited For Shot Pheasant application acceptance date of Contents: Application Info see the Table Submitting your applicationand Fees. before the acceptance date will result in your application being rejected. may be taken at night with the aid of artificial light; however, the light may from a not be attached to or operated an individual R12-4-304, vehicle. Per shall not use or possess any electronic night vision equipment, electronically enhanced light-gathering devices, thermal imaging devices or laser sights while taking wildlife: except for devices such finders, scopes with self- as laser range illuminating reticles, and fiber optic sights with self-illuminating sights or pins that do not project a visible light onto an animal. National inside the loop formed by Tonto known also as the Road 647, Forest Canyon Enclosure, is open to Walnut public entry and to hunting during an open season. are open Properties located Valley in Avra to hunting: the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, properties 205 and Trust Kai, Tucker, Water Tucson all other in Unit 37A; Areas of private property within the be taken at night Other mammals may In units listed with this note, coyotes The area within the fenced enclosure The following City of Tucson Water Water The following City of Tucson 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 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Marana is subject to temporary closures in Marana 38M is closed to the discharge of all is closed to the discharge of 38M firearms. Maricopa County are open to hunting as Lake Pleasant, White defined in R12-4-321: Mountains, Estrella Mountain and Tank McDowell Mountain Regional parks and Skyline (Back Country designated area only – contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, or golf occupied building, boat ramp, course. Developed areas do not include trails. is closed to hunting: in the posted portion hunting: in the posted is closed to south of Arivacaof Sopori Ranch Road in South, 20 Township 15, and Sections 14 East. The remainder of Sopori Range 11 Ranch is open to hunting. to is closed Unit 37A in of Marana Town the intersection hunting: beginning at Road; Valley Avra of Sanders Road and to the Santa Cruz north on Sanders Road the Santa Cruz River; southeast along Arizona Project Canal; River to the Central Arizona southwest along the Central Road; west Valley Project Canal to Avra Road to the intersection of Valley on Avra Sanders Road. The following described area in the Town of Quartzsite 43A and 44B is in Units 20, 17, 16, closed to hunting: Sections 15, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 23, 22, 21, Range 19 4 North, Township and 35, 34, 3 and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township West West. North, Range 19 Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area in Unit Tucson The following parks and preserves in The following area in Unit 36B described The area in Unit 37A in the Town of in the Town The area in Unit 37A

The following area in the described

21. 20.

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2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 95 Where, When and How Can You Hunt?

Where Can You Hunt? as regards to state lands. Note that “State Land — No Trespass- ing” signs prohibit access to non-permittees. Properly licensed GENERAL – Areas open for hunting are shown in the Commission hunters lawfully taking wildlife are considered permittees for Orders for each big and small game species (pages 33-64 and 78- the purpose of trespassing on state land, and are therefore al- 93). Generally, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and State of Arizona lands are open for hunting. National Parks, lowed access - see R12-4-110, paragraph I, page 118. The State and some National Monuments and State Parks are not. Land Department is at 602-542-2119. MAPS – The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not pub- • INDIAN RESERVATIONS comprise 28 percent of Arizona. lish maps. There are, however, maps available from the U.S. Forest Individual tribal governments establish hunting and fishing reg- Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the State Land ulations for their reservations. See R12-4-117, page 120. Department. • NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES have separate regulations. ACCESS – Land in Arizona is owned or managed by six differ- See below for telephone numbers for refuges in Arizona. ent governments or agencies, each with its own set of access rules. • MILITARY INSTALLATIONS have separate regulations. Consult (There are 13.1 million acres of private land in Arizona.) individual Commission Orders for specific information. • THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE manages 15 percent of the state. HUNT UNITS – The maps on pages 70-77 show hunt unit bound- Access is open to hunting and fishing in season, though some aries, which are described in detail in R12-4-108 on page 114. areas are subject to special closures. Portions of any unit may be closed during certain hunts. These clo- • THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT manages 16 percent sures are listed in the footnotes following the Commission Order of the state. Call 602-417-9200 for additional information on for the hunt in question (pages 33-64 and 78-93). BLM and other public lands. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS – Some parks, refuges and similar • THE STATE OF ARIZONA manages 13 percent of the state, and areas have special regulations governing certain kinds of hunting - the State Land Access Rule (R12-4-110, page 118) delineates the see R12-4-301 (page 124). For special requirements in state wildlife rights and privileges of sportsmen and landowners or operators areas, see R12-4-802 (page 130).

National Wildlife Refuges More information, including refuge-specific • Chiricahua National Monument regulations and maps, should be obtained by • Coronado National Memorial National Wildlife Refuges in Arizona provide writing or phoning the refuge at: • Fort Bowie National Historic Site hunting opportunities in designated areas. • Grand Canyon National Park The following rules apply to all National Buenos Aires N.W.R. Kofa N.W.R. • Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site Wildlife Refuges and are listed to help guide P.O. Box 109 9300 E. 28th St. • Montezuma Castle National Monument & you when visiting: Sasabe, AZ 85633 Yuma, AZ 85365 Montezuma Well 520-823-4251 928-783-7861 1. Arizona state law requires all vehicles and • Navajo National Monument operators to be licensed, registered, in- Cibola N.W.R. Imperial N.W.R. • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument sured and properly equipped in order Rte. 2, Box 1 P.O. Box 72217 • Petrified Forest National Park to travel on maintained roads or high- Cibola, AZ 85328 Yuma, AZ 85365 • Pipe Spring National Park ways. All roads open to vehicle use by 928-857-3253 928-783-3371 • Saguaro National Park the public on NWRs are categorized as • Sunset Crater National Monument Havasu N.W.R. Cabeza Prieta N.W.R. “designated routes of travel” which are • Tonto National Monument P.O. Box 3009 1611 N. 2nd Ave. “maintained” routes. Therefore all ve- • Tumacacori National Historical Park Needles, CA 92363 Ajo, AZ 85321 hicles must be “street legal” in order to • Tuzigoot National Monument 760-326-3853 520-387-6483 travel upon NWRs. Any travel off of these • Walnut Canyon National Monument roads is prohibited. San Bernardino/ Bill Williams River • Wupatki National Monument 2. Any discharge of a firearm except to take Leslie Canyon N.W.R. N.W.R. Hunting Restrictions Apply: legal game is not permitted. P.O. Box 3509 60911 Hwy. 95 • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 3. Pits, permanent blinds and stands; trail Douglas, AZ 85607 Parker, AZ 85344 or scouting cameras; and baiting are 520-364-2104 928-667-4144 Indian Reservations prohibited. Violations observed on NWRs may be 4. The use or possession of alcoholic bever- Hunting on Indian Reservations, if allowed, is reported to 800-637-9152. ages while hunting is prohibited. controlled by each individual tribe. Contact 5. Temporary blinds, boats, hunting equip- the appropriate tribe for information. ment, and decoys must be removed National Park Service Lake Mead National following each day’s hunt. Hunting is prohibited in the following areas: 6. Guide service providers must obtain a Recreation Area Special Use Permit from the refuge on • Canyon de Chelly National Monument 1. Hunting is permitted in designated areas which they provide their services. • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument of Lake Mead National Recreation Area 96 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go 97 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Generally, BLMGenerally, lands in Arizona are open to hunting. Check with the appropriate office for current conditions. BLM Can- National Monuments: The Grand Cliffs, Sonoran Vermilion yon-Parashant, Na- and Agua Fria Desert, Ironwood Forest, tional Monuments are open to hunting. Wilderness Areas Des- and the The Wilderness Act of 1984 large designated ert Wilderness Act of 1990 portions of Arizona as wilderness. Hunters should be aware that this may influence their hunt. Except where specifically permitted, are prohibit- all forms of motorized travel ed. Hunters should be prepared for remote additional in- and primitive conditions. For formation regarding wilderness restrictions, hunters should contact the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Service, or the U.S. Forest as appropriate for the area of interest. of Land Management Bureau Fort HuachucaFort and hunting regulations prior to the listed provisions comply with Huachucahunting. Fort contact information: IM- ATTN: U.S. Army Garrison, Commander, WE-HUA-PWB Huachuca, (Hunting), Fort AZ or 520-533-5529. 520-533-8763 85613-7010, Camp Navajo: Hunting on Camp Navajo Contact the Arizo- in Unit 6B is restricted. more information: na National Guard for (e-mail) [email protected], or visit (website): https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/camp-navajo/garrison-operations/ camp-navajo-hunting-information. Florence Military Reservation: The Flor- ence Military Reservation areas B (training and D: the areas north and south of Cotton- is subject wood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B to short term closures due to military op- and including live fire operations, erations, requires coordination with the Florence Mil- itary Reservation for hunting access. For specific closure dates or any other access concerns, contact the Florence Military Res- A map of the ervation at 602-267-2062. Florence Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, wwwzgfd.gov (type Florence Mili- tary Reservation in the search box). coordinating with YPG Range Control. Hunt- with YPG Range Control. coordinating 43A, or 43B who for units 41W, ers drawn a hunting on YPG must obtain plan to hunt Access before entering YPG. access permit Center, issued at the YPG Visitor permits are E. Brooks Exhibit Park located the Wahner at Dam Road. Hours (tank display) off Imperial permits are 8:00 am to for obtaining hunting Hunting access 3:00 pm, Monday-Thursday. permit applicants must sign a Hold Harmless Range SafetyAgreement, receive a Briefing, check. Fur- and undergo a brief background must be registered at thermore, all firearms to entering YPG. Do the visitor center prior into the visitor center. not bring the firearms Due to military activities some hunting areas closed on short notice. may be temporarily at: Cau- Updates will be posted on Facebook For tion-https://www.facebook.com/USAYPG. information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Attn: Hunting Program, Ground - Bldg. 307, C. Street, Yuma, AZ email: 85365-9498; 307 [email protected]; or visit https://www. call 328-2125; (928) yuma.army.mil/Visiting/Hunting-at-YPG. Barry M Goldwater Range: Barry M Gold- water Range: Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to military closure and requires coordination with the appropriate land management agency for hunting access to Barry Range M. Goldwater (BMGR) and applicable adjacent areas. The BMGR hunting except open pub- is closed to lic recreational use areas, as allowed via an authorized entry permit. Hunters wishing to access or cross additional areas in BMGR Fighter East must coordinate with the 56th access Wing Range Management Office. To the BMGR or Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, hunters must sign a hold harmless agreement and obtain an entry permit. More information can be obtained by calling Luke Fighter Wing RMO Base, 56th Air Force at the Marine Corps Air Station 856-7216; (623) the Bureau of Land 269-7150; Yuma at (928) Management, Phoenix Field Office at (602) National Wildlife the Cabeza Prieta 417-9200; Air the Gila Bend 387-6483; Refuge at (520) or by Auxiliary 856-5200 Force Field at (623) emailing [email protected]. Huachuca Army Garrison: Hunting on Fort Huachuca is restricted. All Fort in Unit 35A hunters must meet specific eligibility requirements and must obtain a copy of the special Where, When and How Can You Hunt? You Can How and When Where,

nated public roadways only and must be licensed and equipped to legally operate on state highways. ed in the park. Shooting is allowed on certain lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. who canlegally possess firearms under applicable state and local federal, laws, is nowto legally possess firearms in effect. It is the responsibility of visitors to with all applica-understand and comply ble state, local firearms laws and federal Firearms are before entering this park. buildings where prohibited in federal employees work. This includes federal offic- visitors centers, park administrative stations. es and ranger and is regulated by state game agencies. by state game agencies. and is regulated en- state game wardens and rangers Park hunting regulations. See park force game Be hunting areas. maps for designated sure to review hunting regulations state you possess the for seasons and ensure appropriate hunting license.

id YPG Hunting Program Access Permit and Access Permit id YPG Hunting Program properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a val- in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to closed to hunting except those areas open U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground: The Arizona Game and Fish Department. imbursed or otherwise compensated by the reservation hunt permit-tags will not be re- crease in security, for military hunters drawn In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an in- time and with little or no prior notification. tion may result in hunt cancellations at any increases in United States Force Protec- increases in United States Force going afield. Hunters are also advised that installation for current regulations prior to vations are advised to contact the specific Hunting on Military Reservations Hunters desiring to hunt on military reser- 89005-2426. Ranger 601 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV Nevada Way, Ranger 601 National Recreation Area, Attention: Chief can to: Lake Mead be obtained by writing available for review stations or at all ranger Additional information and closure maps are Additional information and closure maps are 4. on desig- Motorized vehicles may operate

3.any kind is prohibit- shooting of Target 2. A new law that allows federal people Where, When and How Can You Hunt?

Contact the Explore Arizona Outdoor Infor- BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Maricopa County Parks mation Center at 602-417-9300 at the BLM State Office - Phoenix Yuma Field Office Some land within the Maricopa County Park State Office in Phoenix. 602-417-9200 928-317-3200 System is open to hunting. Discharge of fire- Grand Canyon — Parashant National AZ Strip Field Office Kingman Field Office arms or arrows is prohibited in Cave Creek Monument: Parashant National Monument 435-688-3200 928-718-3700 Recreation Area. Contact the Maricopa Coun- Phoenix Field Office Tucson Field Office is jointly managed by the Bureau of Land ty Parks Department at 602-506-2930 for 623-580-5500 520-258-7200 Management (BLM) and the National Park Safford Field Office Lake Havasu Office further details. Additional information may Service (NPS). 928-348-4400 928-505-1200 also be obtained by contacting the following Both the BLM lands and NPS lands within parks (see R12-4-321, page 131): Parashant National Monument are open to U.S. Forest Service • McDowell 480-471-0173 hunting. However, several NPS regulations Generally, Forest Service lands in Arizona are • White Tanks 623-935-2505 differ from those of the BLM. These differ- open to hunting. Check with the appropriate • Estrella 623-932-3811 ences are: office for current conditions, including any • Lake Pleasant 928-501-1710 or 1. Target shooting or the discharge of a prescribed burning activities, before heading 602-372-7460 weapon except to hunt is not permitted. out on your hunt. Some information about 2. All motorized vehicles are restricted to upcoming prescribed burns can be found on Pima County Park System established designated roads only (No InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/state/3/. Some areas within the Pima County off- road game retrieval permitted) Coronado National Forest Special park system are open to hunting. Con- 3. All motor vehicles must licensed, insured Restriction: The U. S. Forest Service has tact Pima County Parks and Recreation at and equipped to legally operate on state special restrictions for the Sabino Canyon 520-877-6000. highways (Street Legal) Recreation Area in Unit 33, Madera Can- 4. Operators of motor vehicles must possess yon in Unit 34A, the East Cochise Stronghold Access to Private Lands a valid state driver’s license. in Unit 30B and Cave Creek in Unit 29. For You must have written or verbal permission 5. Shed antlers may not be collected or pos- more information call the Coronado National from private property owners for use of their sessed while on NPS lands. Forest Office at 520-388-8300. legally posted private lands for any purpose 6. Dogs must be kept on a leash, 6 feet or including crossing these lands by foot or ve- less in length and not be left unattended National Forests in Arizona hicle to get to public and State Trust lands in camp. Apache-Sitgreaves Kaibab not accessible by public means. 7. Feeding or baiting of wildlife is Springerville Williams prohibited. The private landowner who has given you 928-333-4301 928-635-8200 8. No landing of aircraft on NPS lands or permission to use the property may not roads. Coconino Prescott mind if you bring a friend or two along. You 9. Property (including game cameras) can- Flagstaff Prescott may destroy your welcome if you arrive with not be left unattended longer than 24 928-527-3600 928-443-8000 a carload of companions. hrs. Property left over 24 hours or any Coronado Tonto Developing person-to-person relationships unattended property that interferes with Tucson Phoenix with private landowners is another key to visitor safety, orderly management of the 520-388-8300 602-225-5200 having more access available for wildlife park area, or presents a threat to park re- recreation. Sportsmen who get to know a sources may be impounded at any time. landowner and who stop in after their stay 10. Operating any type of portable motor or State Trust Land are almost always welcomed back. engine, or device powered by a porta- The boundaries for state trust lands are delin- ble motor or engine, like RV generators is iated by signs. Some older signs still may be By treating the land as if it were your own, prohibited. posted. All state trust land signage should be and by showing consideration and cour- followed by hunters, anglers and trappers. tesy to the landowner and the property, a Special Note: GPS device mapware does sportsman will always have a place to enjoy not always depict accurate land managing wildlife. agency policy for roads open for travel. Re- strictions are signed and may be gated. Never forget that you are a guest when using or crossing private lands, and this access is San Pedro Riparian National Conservation a privilege, not a right. Your actions may be Area: The BLM has established special the determining factor in anyone else access- restrictions for the San Pedro Riparian NCA ing these lands. in units 30B, 34B, and 35A. For more information call the BLM at 520-439-6400. Be aware that in some areas gaining permission to hunt one particular species may be 98 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go 99 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 When Is Hunting Legal? SEASONS Open hunting season dates are indicated in the Commission Orders governing the taking of each kind of big and small game (pages Seasons for all wildlife are and 78-93). 33-64 closed unless specifically opened by Com- apply on Special restrictions mission Order. page state wildlife areas (see R12-4-802, as well as at certain times on parks, ref- 130), uges and similar areas (see pages 96-98). HOURS SHOOTING hours shooting time is during daylight Legal or as (see sunrise-sunset chart on page 103) prescribed by the Commission (see individ- if you ual Commission Orders). In general, can see well enough to shoot safely, you are birds by moon- wild animals or legal. Taking light or artificial light is illegal, except for as reptiles and other mammals raccoons, Other page 125. prescribed in R12-4-304, time requirements apply for migratory birds (see Migratory Bird Regulations). Taking Wildlife from a Vehicle from Wildlife Taking while trav- a vehicle to hunt Includes: using wildlife off road; and/or chasing eling on or illegal. A both of which are with a vehicle, to carryvehicle is any device designed a utility vehicles, ve- person: all terrain terrain cycle,hicles, all terrain pickup, automobile, motorcycle, powerboat, train, sail- aircraft, or a floating object boat, a boat under sail, towed by a powerboat also or sailboat. It is to shoot from, across, illegal under state law See A.R.S. 17- railway. or onto a roadway or on page 108. 301B to pursue, shoot, It is illegal to use an aircraft hunt or otherwise take wildlife. See R12-4- on page 129. 319 Signs Posting ServiceThe U.S. Forest would like to remind you that posting or erecting any unauthor- ized paper notice, sign or similar matter on Ser- lands administered by the U.S. Forest vice is a violation of the Code of Federal Regulations. Road Damage by Motorized Road Vehicles ServiceThe U.S. Forest con- has expressed cern over damage to roads during hunting seasons. Since the majority of our big game Servicehabitat is found on Forest lands, the Department urges hunters to cooperate Servicewith the U.S. Forest to reduce road Servicedamage. The U.S. Forest may close roads during wet periods. During such periods, roads are closed to all users. Please Care- and reduce road damage. cooperate less hunters can be fined for damages they cause; assessment can be as high as $5,000 per mile driven. Carcass Disposal Carcass The De- Dispose of your carcass discreetly. callspartment receives several each year reporting the dumping of lawfully taken game. If disposing a carcass in the field, either bury the carcass or place it under a tree away from camping areas and roads. If us- bags or wrap ing a dumpster utilize trash the carcass to reduce the escape of offensive odors. Hunting Accidents Any person, who while taking wildlife, is involved in a shooting accident resulting in an injury should render every possible assistance to the injured person. If the accident results in a fatality, he or she shall immediately report the accident to the nearest available law enforcement officer and render assistance as required. In any hunting accident, a report shall be filed with the Arizona days. Game and Fish Department within 10 A guide license issued from the Arizona issued from the A guide license for Fish Department is required Game and assists an- who, for pay, aids or any person wildlife in Arizona. other in the taking of assure consumer sat- This license does not should require isfaction; potential clients the servicesreferences before engaging of a guide. Guiding on USFS, BLM, or USFWS lands permit from the ad- requires a special-use It is the responsibility of ministering agency. if their guide has the the client to determine necessary special use permits. Guide Service Where, When and How Can You Hunt? You Can How and When Where,

branches while hanging tree stands or branches setting blinds. hanging or blinds set for extended periods of time. They may be considered abandoned property and subject to seizure. blinds on public lands is unlawful without appropriate authorization. spikes or attach anything that penetrates the surface of a tree causing permanent injury or scarring.

activity. the U.S. Border Patrol and report suspicious the U.S. Border Patrol person’s hunt. Call 800-BE-ALERT to reach national border may affect the quality of a Homeland Security Homeland security issues along the inter- agency regarding use and/or restrictions with the appropriate land management when using tree stands or blinds, and check Sportsmen are advised to be responsible • It may be unlawful to cut any trees or • It may be unlawful to leave tree stands • Construction of permanent tree stands or • It may be unlawful to pound climbing a blind: lowing tree stand or setting before hanging a season. However, the fol- consideration please take into and permission should be requested each and permission should legal tools to aid in the taking of wildlife. seasons. Situations and ownershipseasons. Situations and change, stands and blinds can and be effective Tree automatically have permission the following Stands and Blinds Tree permission granted one season means you permission granted Don’t assume, unless told otherwise,Don’t assume, unless that foot or horseback versus vehicular access. foot or horseback versus may grant access to those who ask to go by access may grant Be aware that sometimes the landownerBe aware that sometimes let you call predators or hunt small game. hunt big game on their property,hunt big game but would ample, some landownersample, some not let you may to hunt another species is often easy. For ex- For easy. species is often to hunt another nearly impossible while gaining permission while gaining nearly impossible Operation Game Thief: Catching Poachers Since 1979

Poachers are a serious threat to License Revocations and Civil Assessments Arizona’s wildlife. Every animal a The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has the authority to revoke poacher kills deprives ethical sportsmen an individual’s privilege to take wildlife. It also can bring a civil ac- and wildlife enthusiasts of wildlife recre- tion against the individual to reimburse the State for the value of any ational opportunities. Please report any unlawfully taken wildlife. For repeat offenders, the Commission may poaching or other wildlife related revoke a person’s license to take wildlife for the rest of his or her violations to the Operation Game Thief life. Civil values vary depending on the species of wildlife taken. The hotline, 800-352-0700. The hotline oper- current civil assessments range from $50 – $8,000. ates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All calls will remain conﬁdential upon request. Rewards of up to $8,000 may be offered upon arrest in certain cases. POACHING IS A CRIME Poachers are “thieves stealing from you.” — Minimum Rewards — For information that results in an arrest. Together we can stop $500 Antelope, eagles, bear, bighorn sheep, these thieves. bison, deer,elk, javelina, mountain lion, turkey, or endangered or threatened wildlife A minimum of $50, not to exceed $150 for cases that involve wildlife not listed above.

Operation Game Thief Needs Your Help CALL TODAY 800-352-0700 A majority of cases are initiated by concerned sportsmen who call the Operation Game Thief hotline. You can and do make a difference! If you witness a violation the following information will assist us during our investigation.

What is the violation?

Where did it occur? Be as speciﬁc as possible. It is necessary that our ofﬁcers return to the site.

When did it occur?

Speciﬁc violator/vehicle information. What did the individual look like and what were they wearing? What make, model, and color vehicle were they driving? Record the license plate if possible and, if they left, the direction of travel.

Your name and telephone number. Although this is optional, the number of cases that are actually prosecuted from anonymous tips is very low. This is simply because most people do not know the type of information needed to successfully charge and prosecute a violation. Our officers want to talk with you and will guarantee that no one knows your name. Your identity will remain confidential and is protected by law. We also want to give you a reward for the information you provided if an arrest is made in the case. Each year we pay out thousands of dollars in rewards to concerned citizens. The Operation Game Thief number can be found on your hunting and fishing license or simply program the number into your cellular phone. If you have information concerning a violation, do the right thing, CALL TODAY 800-352-0700

100 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go 101 OHV, it should be unloaded and put in a case to the vehicle. that is firmly attached handlebars can significantly impact the abilityoperators control of to maintain the machine and is strongly discouraged. as if it were loaded, Always point the muzzle in a safe direction, and Be sure of your target and beyond. +1 Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot. ble OHV laws. please contact the more national forests, forests(s) for updat- appropriate national to motor vehicle ed information relative game retrieval, be- use and motorized big fore your hunt starts. ment agency to learn its off-highway vehicle rules and regulations. Phone and state land man- numbers to federal agement agencies are on pages 96-98. set of tools and a first-aid kit. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Firearms safety: Firearms • When carrying on an a rifle or shotgun • Carrying a rifle or shotgun on an ATV’s • +1 — Treat every gun Don’t forget T.A.B. • It is your responsibility to know applica- • in a Game If you have a permit to hunt • one or Management Unit that includes • Contact the appropriate land manage- • Always be prepared by carrying a basic state and state sticker/decal/title/registration from the person’s state of residence and consecutive days more than 30 1. The person is not a resident of this 1. 2. The person owns the vehicle and 3. The vehicle displays a current OHV 4. The vehicle is not in this state for roads and trails. habitat. unsafe. agency you manages the land on which are riding. proved spark arrestor device. proved spark arrestor dissipative device muffler or other noise 96 decibels. that prevents sound above or areas marked closed by routes trails, agencyany land management or private land owner. anA person from out-of-state may operate OHV in Arizona if all of the following apply: Off-Highway Vehicles Off-Highway Tips for OHV users: • Always remember: Nature Rules! Stay on • OHVs can severely damage wildlife • Hunting from any vehicle is illegal and • OHV rules vary depending on which • a USDA All OHVs are required to have ap- • either a All OHVs are required to have • It is unlawful an OHV on roads, to drive •

primarily for travel over unimproved primarily for travel and terrain pounds or less

(If the machine is a “street legal”(If the machine is a “street vehicle an and meets these requirements OHV decal is also needed) 1. It is made by the manufacturer It is 1. of 1,800 2. Has an unladen weight proved helmet that is properly ﬁtted and fastened is required for all riders under This includes dirt bikes, the age of 18. and utility-type vehicles (ATV) all-terrain vehicles (UTV/ROV). (ARS and §28-964.A 28-1179.B). eas, unless you are picking up legally taken big game. (Some areas do not allow even that.) Always check with the Stay on roads land management agency. and trails. 0700 to report wildlife-related violations. 0700 dalism, report it at 800-VANDALS dalism, report it at 800-VANDALS (826-3257). wildlife with a motorized vehicle. travel. It is unlawfultravel. to shoot from any OHV, to shoot upon, from, across or into a road or railway. in the taking of wildlife (except as permitted under the Challenged Hunter Access Mobility R12-4-217). Permit, to have a certiﬁcate of title. A title can be obtained from the Arizona Department Division Motor Vehicle of Transportation (MVD). quired for all off highway vehicles. quired for all off highway twoIf the OHV meets the following requirements:

• ap- A U.S. Department of Transportation • Cross-country is illegal in most ar- travel

• Game Thief at 800-352- Call Operation • If you witness habitat damage or van-

• It is unlawful any to chase or harrass • OHVs may only be used as a means of

• Motor vehicles are not permitted to assist • all OHVs are required 2009, As of July 1,

• an OHV Decal 2009, is re- As 1, of Jan. OHV rules and laws: and enforcing laws associated with all OHV use. laws associated and enforcing Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Off-Highway Vehicle programs are responsible for promoting safe and ethical use, educating the public, use, educating the public, safe and ethical for promoting responsible are programs and Fish Department’sArizona Game Off-Highway Vehicle The use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs), specifically utility-type vehicles (UTVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), by hunters is on the rise. The hunters is off-highwayThe use of specifically utility-type vehicles (OHVs), by vehicles (UTVs) (ATVs), vehicles and all-terrain Clinics, Raffles and Partnerships

Arizona Antelope Foundation field. The clinic will be a great education tool for first-time hunters The Arizona Antelope Foundation will hold its annual Antelope and seasoned hunters. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and in- Hunter Clinic June 17, 2017 at the Embassy Suites in Tempe. Topics cludes lunch. For more information about the elk hunting clinic and will include optics, trophy evaluation, photography, taxidermy, practi- the Arizona Elk Society visit www.arizonaelksociety.org. cal field care and hunting tactics for firearms and archery. In addition to the formal presentations, representatives from the Arizona Game Arizona Elk Society Youth Elk Hunters Camp and Fish Department will be on hand to discuss hunting hotspots The Arizona Elk Society’s Junior Elk Hunters Camp will be Oct. 12–15, and access in the game management units drawn by the hunters 2017, watch our website for camp location. This event is held this year in attendance — bring your hunting maps! Look for details at www. in conjunction with the Unit 6A & 5BS Youth Only Elk Hunt. Thursday azantelope.org. night the AES serves free dinner to all youth hunters and their families, after which they have a seminar on hunter safety, finding elk, Arizona Big Game Super Raffle meat care and more. There will be lots of free giveaways for youth Each year since 2006, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission has hunters. Free lunch will be served Friday and Saturday, seminars will awarded the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle (AZBGSR) 10 Special Big be held and mentors available if needed. The Arizona Elk Society of- Game Tags, including one each for the 10 big game species we have fers support throughout the weekend for game locating and retrieval, here in Arizona. The 365-day season dates are Aug. 15, 2017 through as well as anything else the youth need during the hunt. Check out Aug. 14, 2018, and include most units statewide. The webcast draw- this event and others at www.arizonaelksociety.org. Call (602) 492- ing will be held July 20, 2017. The 2017 raffle also includes an Optics 5319 for information. Raffle, featuring a full line of Swarovski equipment, as well as $2,500 in bonus cash, with a total value over $17,000. There is also a tro- Arizona Pointing Dog Club Clinic phy New Mexico Bull Elk hunt, sponsored by Mangas Outfitters. A The Arizona Pointing Dog Club will be holding a training clinic March 3, “Buy Early, Buy Often, Win Big” incentive drawing will be included as 2018. AZPDC provides a clinic each year, which is open to the general well for 2017, featuring monthly drawings for (36) additional winners, public free of charge. Experienced handlers will spend time on the vari- leading up to the July drawing. Prizes include outdoor equipment ous aspects of training a bird dog. They will demonstrate how to properly from Sitka Gear and Kenetrek Boots, Garmin and Orca Coolers, and use specialized equipment along with methods on how to achieve de- Vortex Optics. Since the raffle’s inception, more than $5.5 million has sired behavior for your dog in the field. The clinic is open to all pointing been raised, with 100 percent of these tag funds being used to com- dogs from puppies to fully finished dogs. AZPDC encourages and pro- plete wildlife projects throughout Arizona. Visit the AZBGSR website motes youth participation. Family activities are provided for members at www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com to purchase tickets, or if you throughout the year. A well trained dog is a great tool for conservation of have any questions regarding ticket prices, deadlines or the drawing game. Please visit the AZPDC website at http/www.AZpdc.org or contact time and location. Joe Seitzer, AZPDC President at 480-760-5736 for more information regarding location, registration and time. Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Clinic The Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society will hold its annual Hunt- House Rock Bison Hunter Clinic ers’ Clinic on Sept. 23, 2017, at the Embassy Suites/Chaparral Suites, The Arizona Game and Fish Department is hosting a House Rock bison 5001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. The clinic is provided free-of-charge hunter clinic on Aug. 12, 2017, at the AZGFD headquarters, 5000 W. by the Society as a public service. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and Carefree Highway from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The clinic is free of charge the clinic will run from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The clinic is held to assist and will provide bison hunters with valuable information to prepare you this year’s sheep tag holders with their upcoming hunts. Hunting for what to expect when hunting the House Rock bison herd. All Fall 2017 techniques, trophy identification, proper equipment, and hunter eth- House Rock bison hunters are strongly encouraged to attend. The re- ics are emphasized. The Arizona Game and Fish Department, Bureau corded Fall 2016 hunter clinic can be viewed at: https://www.azgfd.com/ of Land Management, and other land management agencies will hunting/units/flagstaff/12a. Fall 2017 bison hunter packets, free non- have representatives in attendance to answer specific questions about lead ammo handouts and/or coupons will be given to each hunter and bighorn sheep habitat and populations. The Department strongly presentations will be given on aging/sexing bison, hunting locations/ encourages bighorn sheep tag holders to attend the clinic. For more strategies, scouting, field care, an opportunity to exchange contact infor- information about bighorn sheep hunting and the Arizona Desert mation with other hunters and a question & answer period. Bighorn Sheep Society, or to register for the clinic, please visit our website at www.adbss.org. Arizona Elk Society Elk Hunting Clinic The Arizona Elk Society will hold its Annual Elk Hunting Clinic Aug. 5, 2017. For information visit www.arizonaelksociety.org or call (602) 492-5319. This all-day clinic will be full of great information about hunting elk with a bow or a rifle; locating elk during the early and late hunting seasons by Dan Adler; effectively calling elk; as well as meat care, cape preparation, and proper use of optics to locate elk in the 102 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go 103 SET

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DATE Dec. 30 Jan. 6 7:32 Jan. 13 7:33 Jan. 20 5:30 7:33 Jan. 27 7:30 5:36 3 Feb. 5:42 7:28 10 Feb. 5:49 7:23 7:17 5:55 6:02 3 Mar. 6:08 10 Mar. 6:54 17 Mar. 6:45 24 Mar. 6:36 6:27 6:32 6:27 6:38 6:43 Feb. 17 17 Feb. 24 Feb. 7:10 7:02 6:15 6:21 as, blinds, and tree stands at Department facilities including water developments. Individuals placing cameras, blinds, tree stands, or other personal property on Department facilities do so at their own risk. questions callDepartment facilities. For 866-950-2433. • There has been a tremendous increase in the number of camer- • The Department is not liable for damage or theft to property left at Thank you in advance for your support of Arizona’s wildlife. SET

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the water development site or provide a simple directional map. earliest convenience. If possible, please record the GPS coordinates of in need of repair, please contact the nearest Department office at your Should you notice a wildlife water development leaking, damaged, or ment, Forest Service,ment, Forest U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the military, and others. however many also are managed by the Bureau of Land Manage- Many of these developments are maintained by the Department, precipitation collection aprons or dams, storage tanks, or troughs. tanks, or troughs. precipitation collection aprons or dams, storage to increase storage or reduce evaporation, to engineered designs with to or reduce evaporation, to increase storage Water developments range from bedrock tinajas (potholes) modified developments range Water throughout Arizona. providing a reliable source of water for game and nongame species Arizona Game and Fish Department (Operation Game Thief) at 800-352-0700. Game Arizona Game and Fish Department (Operation five decades,For wildlife water developments (catchments) have been tionally kills a jaguar. If you believe that you have witnessed a violation, please notify If you believe tionally kills a jaguar. provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who inten- provides information leading to the arrest The Arizona Houndsmen have offered a reward of up to $5,000 to any individual who therefore the tracks are often difficult to distinguish. Scats are often difficult to therefore the tracks are also similar. suring up to six inches). There is overlap in size betweensuring up to six inches). There is overlap in the two species however, the hind feet (both pads and toes) and tend to be wider than mountain lion feet (mea- the hind feet (both pads and toes) and tend Jaguar tracks are similar to mountain lion tracks. Front feet of the jaguar are larger than Front are similar to mountain lion tracks. Jaguar tracks Please report any jaguar sighting as soon as possible by callingPlease report any jaguar sighting as soon as 623-236-7201. dogs, the dogs must be called upon realization that a jaguar is being chased. trail off the using dogs to tree mountain lions, a jaguar is inadvertently chased and/or treed by using dogs to tree mountain lions, a jaguar Jaguars are listed as endangered in the U.S. under the Endangered Species Act. If, when Jaguars are listed as endangered in the U.S. Common Violations While Hunting Big Game, Small Game And Migratory Birds

It is each hunter’s responsibility to protect our hunting heritage. You can help ensure responsible hunting by reporting violations to our Operation Game Thief hotline 800-352-0700. Unfortunate incidents and oversights do occur. If you should find yourself in violation of any laws or rules while hunting please contact the Operation Game Thief hotline to report it. It certainly is more beneficial to report a violation yourself than have a Game Ranger discover it in the field, or have another party report it, and certainly more understandable to the judicial system and the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.

Attracting Wildlife with Improper Tagging of Big Game season shall be in effect unless opened by Unlawful Measures Commission Order. Review the Commis- (R12-4-302) Page 125 sion orders related to the species you are (R12-4-303 A 2 c) Page 126 All big game taken shall be immediately pursuing before leaving home. The use of Using any lure, attractant, or cover scent tagged in accordance with the instructions spotlights from a vehicle is illegal if you have containing any cervid (deer) urine to take on the back of the tag and pursuant to Com- any weapons in your vehicle. During certain wildlife is unlawful. mission Rule, R12-4-302. coyote seasons it is lawful to use artificial light, yet shall not be used from a vehicle. R12-4-303 4, page 126 Obtain License or Permit Check the Commission Orders for more de- Using edible or ingestible substances, other By Fraud tails. If fear of theft is a concern, you should than water or salt/mineral products pro- make sure that any weapons in a vehicle duced for the livestock industry, to aid in the (A.R.S. 17-341) Page 111 are incapable of being fired when you are taking of big game is unlawful. using a light. Examples are leaving all am- “Resident” means a person who is domiciled munition, arrows and/or barrels or bolts in (claims the state of Arizona as their true, camp. Hunters cannot use lighted sight pins Take Wildlife Without A License fixed and permanent home and principal or other artificial light sources to extend legal residence, see pages 12 and 108) in this state (A.R.S. 17-331) Page 109 shooting hours. for six months immediately preceding the In order to take any wildlife in Arizona, you date of application or purchase of a license, must have the appropriate current hunt- permit, tag, or stamp and does not claim res- Take/Hunt From A Vehicle ing or fishing license in your possession. You idency for any purpose in another state or (A.R.S. 17-301 B, R12-4-319) Pages 108 and should check your license every time that jurisdiction. (Benefits of residency in anoth- 130 you go hunting, fishing or collecting. Also, er state or jurisdiction may include: driver’s you must sign your license and tag before license, vehicle registrations, resident prop- No person may take wildlife from a motor hunting. erty tax credits, voting, resident tax returns, vehicle, watercraft or aircraft, except as per- or resident licenses to take wildlife outside of mitted by Commission Order, and under the Possess Unlawfully Taken Wildlife Arizona.) Or is a member of the armed forc- provisions of the Challenged Hunter Access es of the United States on active duty and Mobility Permit Commission Rule (R12-4- (A.R.S. 17-309 A 16) Page 109 stationed in: (i)This state for a period of thir- 217). “Take,” as defined by law, includes ty days immediately preceding the date of pursuing, shooting, hunting and killing wild- Any wildlife that is unlawfully taken, may not applying for or purchase of a license, permit, life. You are unlawfully using a vehicle to be legally possessed. So even though you tag, or stamp; (ii) Another state or country take wildlife if you intentionally drive around may not have been involved in the illegal but who lists this state as their home of re- until you see the animal you wish to harvest taking of wildlife, you cannot legally possess cord at the time of applying for a license, and then make an attempt to take. “Road unlawfully taken wildlife or parts thereof. permit, tag, or stamp. hunting” is illegal; so is pursuing wildlife with a vehicle, chasing or heading off moving Exceed Bag and/or Possession Take Wildlife During Closed Sea- wildlife with a vehicle, and driving off-road Limit son, After Legal Hours or With to get closer to wildlife. You do not have to shoot from the vehicle to be in violation. (A.R.S. 17-309 A 14 and 15) Page 109 Aid of Artificial Light Wildlife may only be taken and possessed (A.R.S. 17-309 A 10) Page 109, (A.R.S. 17-301 in the quantities prescribed by the Arizona A) Page 108 Game and Fish Commission Orders for bag Wildlife may only be taken during times and possession limits. Consult Commission prescribed by the Commission and closed Orders for specifics.

104 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 105 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Littering While Taking Wildlife While Taking Littering 9) Page A 109 (A.R.S. 17-309 up are responsible for cleaning All hunters after themselves. All camp areas should be left clean. Shell casings and associated de- should be picked bris constitute litter and all hunters are re- up and packed out. Also, caresponsible for the proper and disposal of their wildlife carcasses. Carcass debris according to localshould be disposed of ju- Please check with your risdiction regulation. local for specific regulations and authorities instructions. Road Shoot Across B) Page 108 (A.R.S. 17-301 No person may knowingly discharge any firearm or shoot any other device including bow and arrow from, across, or into upon, It is advisable a maintained road or railway. not to shoot from or across any road. Again, this is one of the most common violations during the dove season. Shoot Too Close To An Occupied An Occupied Close To Shoot Too or Residence Building 4) Page A 109 (A.R.S. 17-309 permission, you may Without the resident’s mile of within 1/4 not discharge a firearm while taking wildlife. any occupied residence barns, sheds and cabAll structures including - occupied. This is one ins should be assumed violations during dove of the most common and quail seasons. Civil Liability definition) Page 108 — trophy (A.R.S. 17-101 Page 109 (A.R.S. 17-314) Under state law anyone who is found to have unlawfully wounded or killed, or unlawfully possessed any of the following wildlife - may be subject to civil action by the Arizo in the form Commission na Game and Fish of recovery of the following minimum sums (updated annually factoring in the current Consumer Price Index): ...... $500.00 each turkey or javelina For each bear, mountain lion, For antelope or deer, other ...... $1,500.00 than trophy each elk or eagle, other For than trophy or ...... endangered species $2,500.00 each predatory,For fur-bearing ...... $250.00 or nongame animal each small game For ...... $50.00 or aquatic wildlife animal each trophy or endangered For ...... species animal $8,000.00

careless resulting in hu- use of firearms man injury or death destroying or injuring livestock or crops while hunting or fishing acts of vandalism or littering while hunting or fishing knowingly allowing another person to use your big game tag unlawfulentry for pur- area closed to on poses of taking wildlife unlawful lands posting of state or federal unlawful taking, selling, offering for sale, bartering or possession of wildlife

• • • • • • • license fraud • unlawful to take wildlife use of aircraft • waste of game meat • guiding without a license Additional convictions may result in license privileges being revoked for longer periods up to permanently. (A.R.S. 17-340) Page 110 (A.R.S. 17-340) can license privileges revoked have your You by the Commission for up to ﬁve years for a conviction of: • License Revocation Revocation License

Common Violations While Hunting Big Game, Small Game And Migratory Birds Migratory And Game Small Game, Big Hunting While Violations Common three rounds. with a shotgun capable of holding more than It is unlawful migratory to take birds game method as prescribed by the Commission. method as prescribed Wildlife may only be taken by a device or Wildlife may only be (R12-4-303) and (R12-4-304) Page 126 and (R12-4-304) (R12-4-303) 12-13) Page 109 12-13) (A.R.S 17-301 A) Page 108, (A.R.S. 17-309 A (A.R.S. 17-309 A) Page 108, (A.R.S 17-301 Device or By An Unlawful Method or By Device Take Wildlife With Prohibited Wildlife With Take Legal Methods of Take — Big Game

REFER TO R12-4-216, R12-4-303, R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 OR READ APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ORDER FOR DETAILS.

LEGAL BIG GAME SPECIES Centerfire Rifle Centerfire Handgun Muzzleloading Rifle Other Rifle Shooting Black Powder or Black Powder Synthetic Black Powder Handgun Crossbow Archery Handgun Shooting Shot Shotgun Shooting Slugs 5 millimeter or .22 Magnum Rimfire Magnum and .17 Rimfire .22 Shotgun Shooting Shot Pursuit with Dogs Pre-charged Pneumatics and larger .35 ANTELOPE SEASON ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ General

Archery Only ✔

Muzzleloader ✔ ✔ ✔

BEAR – Fall ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

BEAR – Spring ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ (no dogs)

BIGHORN SHEEP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

BISON – House Rock* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

BISON – Raymond ✔ ✔ ✔

DEER SEASON ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ General

Archery Only ✔

Muzzleloader ✔ ✔ ✔

ELK SEASON ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ General

Archery Only ✔

Muzzleloader ✔ ✔ ✔

JAVELINA SEASON ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ General

Archery Only ✔

Handgun, Archery, ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Muzzleloader

MOUNTAIN LION ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

TURKEY ✔ ✔ ✔ Fall and Spring

Archery Only ✔

* Refer to R12-4-304 for caliber and other specs

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Slingshots

Pneumatic Weapons Pneumatic

Falconry Shotgun Shooting Shot Shooting Shotgun

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.22 Rimﬁre .22

.17 Magnum and and Magnum .17

Magnum Rimﬁre Magnum

5 millimeter or .22 .22 or millimeter 5

Shotgun Shooting Slugs Shooting Shotgun

Handgun Shooting Shot Shooting Handgun Archery

✔ Crossbow

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Black Powder Handgun Powder Black

Powder

Powder or Synthetic Black Black Synthetic or Powder

Other Riﬂe Shooting Black Black Shooting Riﬂe Other

Muzzleloading Rifle Muzzleloading Centerfire Handgun Centerfire

Legal Methods of Take — Other Wildlife Species Wildlife — Other of Take Methods Legal Centerfire Rifle Centerfire ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔ ✔✔

General General Archery Only REFER TO R12-4-216, R12-4-303, R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 OR READ APPROPRIATECOMMISSION ORDER and R12-4-318 FOR DETAILS. R12-4-304 R12-4-303, REFER R12-4-216, TO SQUIRREL SKUNKS RODENTS (excluding bea- ver, muskrats, tree squirrels & porcupines) RACCOON RINGTAIL QUAIL JACKRABBITS PHEASANT FOXES HOUSE SPARROW EUROPEAN STARLING COYOTE CROW COTTONTAIL RABBIT CHUKAR CHUKAR PARTRIDGE COATI BLUE GROUSE BLUE BOBCAT BADGER OTHER OTHER LEGAL WILDLIFE SPECIES Arizona Revised Statute — Title 17 Laws

A.R.S. 17-101 time of applying for a license, permit, tag or 12. Raptors are birds that are members of the order of fal- Definitions stamp. coniformes or strigiformes and include falcons, hawks, (b) Domiciled in this state for six months immedi- owls, eagles and other birds that the commission may A. In this title, unless the context otherwise requires: ately preceding the date of applying for a license, classify as raptors. 1. “Angling” means the taking of fish by one line and not permit, tag or stamp and who does not claim 13. Game fish are trout of all species, bass of all species, to exceed two hooks, by one line and one artificial residency privileges for any purpose in any other catfish of all species, sunfish of all species, northern lure, which may have attached more than one hook, state or jurisdiction. pike, walleye and yellow perch. or by one line and not to exceed two artificial flies or 18. “Road” means any maintained right-of-way for public 14. Nongame fish are all the species of fish except game lures. conveyance. fish. 2. “Bag limit” means the maximum limit, in number or 19. “Statewide” means all lands except those areas lying 15. Trout means all species of the family salmonidae, amount, of wildlife that may lawfully be taken by any within the boundaries of state and federal refuges, including grayling. one person during a specified period of time. parks and monuments, unless specifically provided 3. “Closed season” means the time during which wildlife differently by commission order. A.R.S. 17-231 may not be lawfully taken. 20. “Take” means pursuing, shooting, hunting, fishing, 4. “Commission” means the Arizona game and fish com- trapping, killing, capturing, snaring or netting wildlife General powers and duties of the mission. or the placing or using of any net or other device or commission 5. “Department” means the Arizona game and fish trap in a manner that may result in the capturing or A. The commission shall: department. killing of wildlife. 3. Establish hunting, trapping and fishing rules and pre- 6. “Device” means any net, trap, snare, salt lick, scaffold, 21. “Taxidermist” means any person who engages for hire scribe the manner and methods that may be used in deadfall, pit, explosive, poison or stupefying sub- in the mounting, refurbishing, maintaining, restoring taking wildlife, but the commission shall not limit or stance, crossbow, firearm, bow and arrow, or other or preserving of any display specimen. restrict the magazine capacity of any authorized fire- implement used for taking wildlife. Device does not 22. “Traps” or “trapping” means taking wildlife in any arm. include a raptor or any equipment used in the sport manner except with a gun or other implement in of falconry. hand. A.R.S. 17-251 7. “Domicile” means a person’s true, fixed and perma- 23. “Wild” means, in reference to mammals and birds, Possession or use of a firearm silencer or nent home and principal residence. Proof of domicile those species that are normally found in a state of in this state may be shown as prescribed by rule by nature. muffler while hunting; definition the commission. 24. “Wildlife” means all wild mammals, wild birds and the A. The commission shall not adopt or enforce any rule that 8. “Falconry” means the sport of hunting or taking nests or eggs thereof, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, prohibits the lawful possession or use of a firearm silencer quarry with a trained raptor. crustaceans and fish, including their eggs or spawn. or muffler, including for the taking of wildlife or while 9. “Fishing” means to lure, attract or pursue aquatic 25. “Youth” means a person who is under eighteen years hunting. wildlife in such a manner that the wildlife may be cap- of age. B. This section does not limit the authority of the commission tured or killed. 26. “Zoo” means a commercial facility open to the public to prescribe the type and caliber of firearm or ammunition 10. “Fur dealer” means any person engaged in the busi- where the principal business is holding wildlife in cap- that may be used for taking wildlife. ness of buying for resale the raw pelts or furs of wild tivity for exhibition purposes. C. For the purposes of this section, “firearm silencer or muf- mammals. B. The following definitions of wildlife shall apply: fler” means any device that is designed, made or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm. 11. “Guide” means a person who does any of the follow- 1. Aquatic wildlife are all fish, amphibians, mollusks, ing: crustaceans and soft-shelled turtles. (a) Advertises for guiding services. 2. Game mammals are deer, elk, bear, pronghorn A.R.S. 17-301 (b) Holds himself out to the public for hire as a guide. (antelope), bighorn sheep, bison (buffalo), peccary Times when wildlife may be taken; excep- (c) Is employed by a commercial enterprise as a (javelina), mountain lion, tree squirrel and cottontail tions; methods of taking guide. rabbit. A. A person may take wildlife, except aquatic wildlife, only 3. Big game are wild turkey, deer, elk, pronghorn (d) Accepts compensation in any form commensu- during daylight hours unless otherwise prescribed by the (antelope), bighorn sheep, bison (buffalo), peccary rate with the market value in this state for guiding commission. A person shall not take any species of wildlife (javelina), bear and mountain lion. services in exchange for aiding, assisting, direct- by the aid or with the use of a jacklight, other artificial light, ing, leading or instructing a person in the field to 4. “Trophy” means: or illegal device, except as provided by the commission. locate and take wildlife. (a) A mule deer buck with at least four points on one B. A person shall not take wildlife, except aquatic wildlife, (e) Is not a landowner or lessee who, without full antler, not including the eye-guard point. or discharge a firearm or shoot any other device from a fair market compensation, allows access to the (b) A whitetail deer buck with at least three points on motor vehicle, including an automobile, aircraft, train landowner’s or lessee’s property and directs and one antler, not including the eye-guard point. or powerboat, or from a sailboat, boat under sail, or a advises a person in taking wildlife. (c) A bull elk with at least six points on one antler, floating object towed by powerboat or sailboat except 12. “License classification” means a type of license, per- including the eye-guard point and the brow tine as expressly permitted by the commission. No person mit, tag or stamp authorized under this title and point. may knowingly discharge any firearm or shoot any other prescribed by the commission by rule to take, handle (d) A pronghorn (antelope) buck with at least one device upon, from, across or into a road or railway. or possess wildlife. horn exceeding or equal to fourteen inches in C. Fish may be taken only by angling unless otherwise pro- 13. “License year” means the twelve-month period total length. vided by the commission. The line shall be constantly between January 1 and December 31, inclusive, or a (e) Any bighorn sheep. attended. In every case the hook, fly or lure shall be used different twelve-month period as prescribed by the (f) Any bison (buffalo). in such manner that the fish voluntarily take or attempt to commission by rule. 5. Small game are cottontail rabbits, tree squirrels, take it in their mouths. 14. “Nonresident”, for the purposes of applying for a upland game birds and migratory game birds. D. It shall be unlawful to take wildlife with any leghold trap, license, permit, tag or stamp, means a citizen of the 6. Fur-bearing animals are muskrats, raccoons, otters, any instant kill body gripping design trap, or by a poison United States or an alien who is not a resident. weasels, bobcats, beavers, badgers and ringtail cats. or a snare on any public land, including state owned or 15. “Open season” means the time during which wildlife 7. Predatory animals are foxes, skunks, coyotes and bob- state leased land, lands administered by the United States may be lawfully taken. cats. forest service, the federal bureau of land management, 16. “Possession limit” means the maximum limit, in num- the national park service, the United States department of 8. Nongame animals are all wildlife except game mam- ber or amount of wildlife, that may be possessed at defense, the state parks board and any county or munici- mals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, predatory one time by any one person. pality. This subsection shall not prohibit: animals and aquatic wildlife. 17. “Resident”, for the purposes of applying for a license, 1. The use of the devices prescribed in this subsection by 9. Upland game birds are quail, partridge, grouse and permit, tag or stamp, means a person who is: federal, state, county, city, or other local departments pheasants. (a) A member of the armed forces of the United of health which have jurisdiction in the geographic 10. Migratory game birds are wild waterfowl, including States on active duty and who is stationed in: area of such use, for the purpose of protection from ducks, geese and swans; sandhill cranes; all coots, all or surveillance for threats to human health or safety. (i) This state for a period of thirty days imme- gallinules, common snipe, wild doves and bandtail 2. The taking of wildlife with firearms, with fishing equip- diately preceding the date of applying for a pigeons. license, permit, tag or stamp. ment, with archery equipment, or other implements 11. Nongame birds are all birds except upland game birds in hand as may be defined or regulated by the Ari- (ii) Another state or country but who lists this and migratory game birds. state as the person’s home of record at the zona game and fish commission, including but not

108 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 109 - subsection B, para revocation under section 17-340, wildlife unlawfully taken during a closed season. in violation of this title wildlife imported or purchased unlawful of big game. taking or a lawful rule of the commission. of big game taken unlawfully. graph 3. graph than trophy $1,500.00 gered species $2,500.00 $8,000.00 $250.00 Takes or possesses wildlife while under permanent Takes Barters, sells or offers for sale any wildlife or parts of for sale Barters, sells or offers any wildlife or parts of for sale Barters, sells or offers Assists another person for monetary gain with the Barters, sells or offers for sale any big game or parts Barters, sells or offers for sale For each trophy or endangered species animal For For each predatory,For fur-bearing or nongame animal For each bear, mountain lion, antelope or deer, other For each elk or eagle, other than trophy or endan- For

placed in the wildlife theft prevention fund. rule of the commission or this title is guiltythis title is commission or of the rule of a class 2 misdemeanor. provision of the laws relating to game and fish. recover as damages from a person pursuant to this sec- this to person pursuant a from damages as recover recovery had for the possession as well as the damages. mination of a criminal prosecution for the same taking, nor does either affect the right of seizure under any other mission approved proof of purchase. The person shall purchase. The mission approved proof of wildlife manager or peace request to any game ranger, invalidates any license issued pursuant to section 25-518 killing, or unlawfully in possession of, any of the following minimum sums as damage: wounding, killing or possession, is not a bar to the other, damages may be joined with an action for possession, and or payment of a judgment, or the pendency or deter- order or rule of the commission, is guiltyorder or rule of a class 2 mis- of demeanor. unlawfullyor buys any big game that was taken during a tion may be doubled for a second verdict or judgment wildlife, or part thereof, and seek to recover the followingand seek to recover thereof, part wildlife, or cificallyof person who violates any provision prescribed a with a lawful violates or fails to comply this title, or who closed season or who knowingly possesses, transports closed season is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. officer. of the laws relating to game and fish, if so directed by the of the laws relating to game and fish, if so directed by the commission or commission order, a person shall not take carryon the license or proof of purchase and produce it commission, may bring a civil action in the name of the a civil action in the name of the commission, may bring state against any person unlawfully taking, wounding or 6. and tripled for a third verdict or judgment. The action for action shall be for less than the sum fixed in this section. action shall be for less than the sum fixed in this section. any wildlife in this state without a valid license or a com- 5. 5. each small game or aquatic wildlife animal $50.00 For 3. 3. A peace officer who knowinglyA peace officer who a lawful fails to enforce All monies recovered pursuant to this section shall be 4. No verdict or judgment recovered by the state in such No verdict or judgment recovered by the state in such The pendency or determination of an action for damages Unless a different or other penaltyUnless a different is spe- or punishment knowinglyA person who during a takes any big game 4. A certificate of noncompliance with a child support order Except as provided by this title, rules prescribed by the The commission or any officer charged with enforcement The commission or any officer charged with enforcement 2. 2. The minimum sum that the commission may seek to seek may commission the that sum minimum The 1. 1. each turkey or javelina $500.00 For 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 ing wildlife; recovery of damages ing wildlife; recovery License or proof of purchase required; viola- required; of purchase or proof License D. E. D. is guilty A person knowingly: of a class 6 felony who B. B. B. tion of child support order Civil liability for illegally taking or wound- C. C. A. A. A.R.S. 17-331 A.R.S. 17-314 A.R.S. 17-314 pended or the person has been denied a license. life that was unlawfully taken. pon issued by the commission. reasonable notice prohibiting trespass at the person’s prohibiting trespass at the reasonable notice pursuant to this title. personal property, signboards, or other notices or knowingly permit an edible portion thereof to go to residence, cabin, lodge or building without permis- improvements while hunting, trapping or fishing. improvements while hunting, trapping which the person’s license has been revoked or sus- wildlife. waste, except as provided in section 17-302. over the propertythe over knowinglyor the person disregards entry to any real property. of any game bird or nongame bird as bait. of any wildlife that cannot be identified as to species explosive compound, poison or any other deleterious the ownerthe lawfulperson having any other or control carcasscarcassa of parts or unlawfullywildlife any of taken or possessed. one-fourth mile of an occupied farmhouse or other title. substances. sion of the owner or resident. for sale wildlife except as expressly permitted by this as expressly for sale wildlife except valid tag being attached. and legality. aid of dogs. Obtain a license or take wildlife during the period for Take wildlife in an area closed to the taking of that wildlife in an area closed Take any wildlife or parts of the wild- or transport Possess the carcass or transport Possess of big game without a Use the edible parts of any game mammal or any part the carcass or transport Possess or parts of a carcass and game fish with an game animals, game birds Take Import into this state or export from this state the Take a game bird, game mammal or game fish and fish game or mammal game bird, game a Take the with lion, mountain or bear except game, big Take Make more than one use of a shipping permit or cou- Violate any provision of this title or any rule adopted buy, sell or offer or expose possess, transport, Take, Discharge a firearm while taking wildlife within Destroy, injure or molest livestock, growing crops,

wildlife during the closed season. Take wildlife with an unlawful device. Take wildlife by an unlawful method. Take wildlife in excess of the bag limit. Take limit. wildlife in excess of the possession Possess

prohibited while hunting if the weapon or device is not prohibited while hunting if the magazine that is not authorized to take wildlife is a class 1 magazine that is not authorized misdemeanor. magazines, which are not authorized to take wildlife, is not magazines, which are not authorized used to take wildlife. 8. 9. Litter hunting and fishing areas while taking wildlife. 6. a person to: 5. 3. Taking wildlife by using a weapon, device, ammunition, or wildlife by using a weapon, device, ammunition, or Taking Unless otherwise this title, it is unlawful prescribed by for 4. The possession of legal weapons, devices, ammunition or The possession of legal weapons, 21. 20. 2. 7. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 1. ing facility containing water in such a place that wildlife or B. Possession of other weapons while hunting; of other weapons Possession domestic stock will be denied access to the only reasonably domestic stock will be denied access to the only reasonably It is unlawful for a person to camp one-fourth mile of within Unlawful camping a natural water hole containing water or a man-made water- a natural available water. A. A. A.R.S. 17-309 A.R.S. 17-309 A.R.S. 17-305 A.R.S. 17-308 violation; classification Violations; classification Arizona Revised Statute — Title 17 Laws StatuteRevised Arizona Title 17 — least four feet above ground level at all points of plainly legible wording in capital and bold-faced let- limited to the taking of wildlife pursuant to a hunting of wildlife pursuant to limited to the taking real property after a reasonable request to leave by may serve as the interval notices between property rodent control for the purpose of controlling wild and rodent control for the purpose mals as defined in section 17-101. ward and on both lateral sides from the closed area. ward and on both lateral one hundred square inches or more of orange paint inches or more of orange square hundred one or fence corners and points of vehicular access. The paint shall be clearly visible and shall cover orange the notices and signboards also contain the words the contain also signboards and notices the the entire aboveground surface of the post facing out- Fish Department to take or manage aquatic wildlife as Fish Department to take or manage and Game Arizona the by regulated and determined Fish Commission. domestic rodents as otherwise allowed by the laws of defined or regulated by the Arizona game and fish defined or regulated by the or fishing license issued by the Arizona game and fish issued by the Arizona game or fishing license department. tering at least one inch high. tion. the state of Arizona, excluding any fur-bearing ani- the state of Arizona, excluding commission or the government of the United States or commission or the government both. to take wildlife for scientific research projects, sport for scientific research projects, to take wildlife falconry, or for relocationbe of the wildlife as may vehicular access, at all property or fence corners and at intervals of not more than one-quarter mile along the property boundary, that a post with except fishing” either as a single phrase or in any combina- fishing” either as a single phrase The person knowingly remains unlawfully on any The land has been posted pursuant to this section and Contain the words “no hunting”, “no trapping” or “no Contain the words “no hunting”, “no trapping” Be conspicuously placed on a structure or post at Be not less than eight inches by eleven inches with The use of poisons or nets by the Arizona Game and The use of poisons or nets by for control or poisons for rodent traps use of The The use of snares, traps not designed to kill, or nets not designed traps The use of snares, “no trespassing”.

person may take wildlife in self-defense or in defense of person may take wildlife in self-defense or in defense of hibit hunting, fishing or trapping on their lands without hibit hunting, fishing or trapping using notices or signboards. hunting, fishing or trapping be grounds for an action for criminal trespassing pursuant trespassing criminal for action an for grounds be unless either: to section 13-1502 be posted except by consent of the commission. criteria: the department. taking wildlife under this section. No animal or part of an taking wildlife under this section. No animal or part of an oneself or to protect the other person. their written permission shall post such lands closed to their written permission shall post such lands closed to sold or removed from the site without authorization from sold or removed from the site without authorization from

animal taken pursuant to this section may be retained, animal taken pursuant to this section may be retained, another person if it is immediately necessary to protect

5. 3. 3. The entry of any person for the taking of wildlife shall not State or federal lands including those under lease may not State or federal The notices or signboards shall meet all of the following A person shall notify within ﬁve days after the department 4. Landowners or lessees of private land who desire to pro- Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, any 2. 2. 1. 1. posting; exception D. B. B. Prohibition by landowner on hunting; by landowner Prohibition Protection from wildlife from Protection enter upon a game refuge or other area closed to hunting, enter upon a game refuge or other area closed to hunting, trapping or ﬁshing and take, drive or attempt to drive wildlife trapping It is unlawful for any person, except by commission order, to from such areas. C. A.

A. A.R.S. 17-304

A.R.S. 17-303 A.R.S. 17-303 A.R.S. 17-301.01 Taking or driving wildlife Taking Arizona Revised Statute — Title 17 Laws

or proof of purchase issued to the support obligor for tak- 501(c)(3) of the United States internal reve- any person, agency, corporation or other organization for ing wildlife in this state and prohibits the support obligor nue code and that affords opportunities and which a fee is charged greater than an amount the com- from applying for any additional licenses issued by an experiences to children with life-threatening mission determines per person. automated drawing system under this title. medical conditions or with physical disabili- B. A person who is born before January 1, 1967 or who has C. On receipt of a certificate of compliance with a child sup- ties or to veterans with service-connected completed, from and after December 31, 1987 and before port order from the court pursuant to section 25-518 and disabilities. March 1, 1993, the voluntary trapper education course on without further action: 2. A parent, grandparent or legal guardian may allow responsible trapping conducted in cooperation with the 1. Any license or proof of purchase issued to the support the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s minor child Arizona game and fish department is exempt from subsec- obligor for taking wildlife that was previously invali- or minor grandchild to use the parent’s, grandparent’s tion A of this section. dated by a certificate of noncompliance and that has or guardian’s big game permit or tag to take big game not otherwise expired shall be reinstated. pursuant to the following requirements: A.R.S. 17-335 2. Any ineligibility to apply for any license issued by an (a) The parent, grandparent or guardian must trans- Blind resident; fishing license exemption automated drawing system shall be removed. fer the permit or tag to the child in a manner prescribed by the commission. A blind resident may fish without a license and is entitled to A.R.S. 17-332 (b) The parent or guardian must accompany the the same privileges as the holder of a valid license. child in the field or, if a grandparent allows a Form and contents of license; duplicate minor grandchild to use the grandparent’s permit A.R.S. 17-336 licenses; transfer or licenses prohibition; or tag, the grandparent, the parent or the child’s exemptions; period of validity guardian must accompany the child in the field. Complimentary and honorary youth licenses A. Licenses and license materials shall be prepared by the (c) The child must possess a valid hunting license A. The commission may issue a complimentary license to: department and may be furnished and charged to dealers and, if under fourteen years of age, must satis- 1. A pioneer who is seventy years of age or older and authorized to issue licenses. The license shall be issued in factorily complete the Arizona hunter education who has been a resident of this state for twenty-five the name of the department. Except as provided by rule course or another comparable hunter education or more consecutive years immediately preceding adopted by the commission, each license shall be signed course that is approved by the director. application for the license. The pioneer license is valid by the licensee in ink on the face of the license and any (d) Any big game that is taken counts toward the for the lifetime of the licensee, and the commission license not signed is invalid. With each license authorizing child’s bag limit. shall not require renewal of the license. the taking of big game the department shall provide such E. No refunds may be made for the purchase of a license or 2. A veteran of the armed forces of the United States tags as the commission may prescribe, which the licensee permit. who has been a resident of this state for one year shall attach to the big game animal in such manner as F. Licenses are valid for a license year as prescribed in rule or more immediately preceding application for the prescribed by the commission. The commission shall limit by the commission. Lifetime licenses and benefactor license and who is receiving compensation from the the number of big game permits issued to nonresidents licenses are valid for the lifetime of the licensee. United States government for permanent service in a random drawing to ten per cent or fewer of the total connected disabilities rated as one hundred per cent hunt permits, but in extraordinary circumstances, at a pub- disabling. lic meeting the commission may increase the number of A.R.S. 17-333 B. The commission may issue a youth license for a reduced permits issued to nonresidents in a random drawing if, on License classifications; fees; annual report; fee, as prescribed by the commission, to a resident of this separate roll call votes, the members of the commission review state who is a member of the boy scouts of America who unanimously: A. Through July 1, 2019, the commission shall prescribe by has attained the rank of eagle scout or a member of the 1. Support the finding of a specifically described extraor- rule license classifications that are valid for the taking or girl scouts of the USA who has received the gold award. dinary circumstance. handling of wildlife, fees for licenses, permits, tags and 2. Adopt the increased number of nonresident permits stamps and application fees. A.R.S. 17-340 for the hunt. B. The commission may temporarily reduce or waive any fee Revocation, suspension and denial of privi- B. The commission shall issue with each license a shipping prescribed by rule under this title on the recommendation lege of taking wildlife; notice; violation; permit entitling the holder of the license to a shipment of of the director. classification game or fish as provided by article 4 of this chapter. C. All monies collected pursuant to this section shall be C. It is unlawful, except as provided by the commission, for deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in the A. On conviction or after adjudication as a delinquent juve- any person to apply for or obtain in any one license year game and fish fund established by section 17-261. nile as defined in section 8-201 and in addition to other penalties prescribed by this title, the commission, after a more than one original license permitting the taking of D. On or before December 31 of each year, the commis- public hearing, may revoke or suspend a license issued to big game. A duplicate license or tag may be issued by the sion shall submit an annual report to the president of the any person under this title and deny the person the right department or by a license dealer if the person requesting senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the to secure another license to take or possess wildlife for a such license or tag furnishes the information deemed nec- chairperson of the senate natural resources and rural period of not to exceed five years for: essary by the commission. affairs committee and the chairperson of the house of rep- D. No license or permit is transferable, nor shall such license resentatives energy, environment and natural resources 1. Unlawful taking, unlawful selling, unlawful offering or permit be used by anyone except the person to whom committee, or their successor committees, that includes for sale, unlawful bartering or unlawful possession of such license or permit was issued, except that: information relating to license classifications, fees for wildlife. 1. The commission may prescribe the manner and con- licenses, permits, tags and stamps and any other fees 2. Careless use of firearms which has resulted in the ditions of transferring and using permits and tags that the commission prescribes by rule. On or before July injury or death of any person. under this paragraph, including an application pro- 1, 2019 and each fifth year thereafter, the joint legislative 3. Destroying, injuring or molesting livestock, or damag- cess for a qualified organization, to allow a person audit committee shall assign a committee of reference to ing or destroying growing crops, personal property, to transfer the person’s big game permit or tag to a hold a public hearing and review the annual report sub- notices or signboards, or other improvements while qualified organization for use by: mitted by the commission. hunting, trapping or fishing. (a) A minor child who has a life-threatening medical 4. Littering public hunting or fishing areas while taking condition or by a minor child who has a perma- A.R.S. 17-333.02 wildlife. nent physical disability. If a physically disabled 5. Knowingly allowing another person to use the per- child is under fourteen years of age, the child Trapping license; education; exemption son’s big game tag, except as provided by section 17 must satisfactorily complete the Arizona hunter A. A person applying for a trapping license must success- 332, subsection D. education course or another comparable hunter fully complete a trapping education course conducted or 6. A violation of section 17 303, 17 304 or 17 341 or sec- education course that is approved by the director. approved by the department before being issued a trap- tion 17 362, subsection A. (b) A veteran of the armed forces of the United ping license. The department shall conduct or approve an 7. A violation of section 17-309, subsection A, paragraph States who has a service-connected disability. For educational course of instruction in responsible trapping 5 involving a waste of edible portions other than meat the purposes of this paragraph: and environmental ethics. The course shall include instruc- damaged due to the method of taking as follows: (i) “Disability” means a permanent physical tion on the history of trapping, trapping ethics, trapping (a) Upland game birds, migratory game birds and impairment that substantially limits one or laws, techniques in safely releasing nontarget animals, wild turkey: breast. trapping equipment, wildlife management, proper catch more major life activities requiring the assis- (b) Deer, elk, pronghorn (antelope), bighorn sheep, handling, trapper health and safety and considerations tance of another person or a mechanical bison (buffalo) and peccary (javelina): hind quar- and ethics intended to avoid conflicts with other public device for physical mobility. ters, front quarters and loins. land users. A person must pass a written examination to (ii) “Qualified organization” means a nonprofit (c) Game fish: fillets of the fish. organization that is qualified under section successfully complete the course. The department shall not approve a trapping education course conducted by 8. A violation of section 17-309, subsection A, paragraph 110 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 111 license and as provided by section 17-236, subsection C, subsection 17-236, section by provided as and license point within to a point without the state any big game spe- game big state any the without point a to within point permit issued by the department or its authorized agent. lations under that act. packaged or stored. Species of wildlife, other than game packaged or stored. Species that the person lawfullymore raptors possesses under his legally taken big game, provided such big game or his legally taken big game, wise specified by the commission. A person possessing a wise specified by the commission. Regardless of whether a person holds a sport falconry - that are not listed pursuant to the migra or more raptors regulations. only in accordance with federal terms and conditions prescribed by the commission. terms and conditions prescribed by the commission. for sport falconrythe person may transport purposes one tory treaty bird act. taken, or the treated or mounted specimens thereof, may at any time, except be possessed, sold and transported that migratory birds may be possessed and transported than big game given to him but in no event shall any per- but in no event shall big game given to him than having obtained a special cies or parts thereof without first taken wildlife, or may authorize the transportation of the transportation taken wildlife, or may authorize Such wildlife shall tion permit issued by the department. inspected be may it that manner such in transported be demand until the wildlife is by authorized persons upon species, may be transported in any manner unless other- species, may be transported or possession limit. son possess more than one bag valid license may transport lawfullyvalid license may transport wildlife other taken accordance with the migratory bird treaty act (40 Stat. 755; accordance with the migratory bird treaty act (40 Stat. 755; - thereto a valid transporta any part thereof has attached A holder of a sport falconry one or may transport license Heads, horns, antlers, hides, feet or skin of wildlife lawfully A holder of a resident license shall not transport from a from not transport shall license resident of a holder A in transported and possessed may be Migratorybirds A person may transport in his possession his legally in his possession transport A person may 16 United States Code sections 703 through 711) and regu- through 711) United States Code sections 703 16 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 life and wildlife parts life and wildlife D. B. E. C. A. A.R.S. 17-371 Transportation, possession and sale of wild- possession Transportation, hearing, may revoke or suspend the guide license and license guide the suspend or revoke may hearing, and license guide the suspend or revoke may hearing, hearing, may revoke or suspend the guide license deny the person the right to secure another license for deny the person the right to secure another license for a period of up to five years. a period of up to ten years. and permanently deny the person the right to secure another license. For a first offense, the commission, after a public For public a after commission, the offense, second a For a third offense, the commission, after a public For

provided by the department, the name and address of license shall not be issued to any person who has failed the as requirements such meeting until or year, license license, permit, tag or stamp to take wildlife and a license license, permit, tag or stamp legible report of the number of each kind of predatory,kind each of number the legible report of mission, guides shall report to the department, on forms on department, the mission, guides shall report to misdemeanor. mission, submit on forms provided by the department, a mission, submit on forms provided by the department, a mals were taken. having procured a guide license. A person who is under having procured a guide license. A person who is under identification the department. All traps shall be filed with in use shall be inspected daily. nongame and fur-bearing mammal taken and the names nongame and fur-bearing mammal taken and the names each person guided, the number of days so employed and eighteen years of age shall not be issued a guide license. the number and species of game animals taken. A guide to deliver the report to the department for the preceding commission may prescribe. or permit so obtained is void and of no effect from the or permit so obtained is void date of issuance thereof. or registered number of the owner,or registered number of the and such markings of - or sold or the wildlife management units where the ani the director of the person’s qualificationsthe of director the and without trapping licensee shall, on dates designated by the com- trapping game, and fur-bearing mammals under such restrictions game, and fur-bearing mammals for, accept, obtain or use, by fraud or misrepresentation a or misrepresentation or use, by fraud for, accept, obtain victed of violating any provision of this title, in addition to victed of violating any provision of this title, in addition to any other penalty prescribed by this title: as the commission may specify. another unless authorized to do so by the owner. and addresses of the persons to whom they were shipped and addresses of the persons to whom they were shipped 3. - If a licensed guide fails to comply with this title or is con the com- request of the at or year, each of JanuaryBy 10 Any person who violates this section is guiltyAny person who violates this of a class 2 A person shall Not act as a guide without first satisfying It is unlawful to knowingly for a person purchase, apply predatory, license, may trap non- The holder of a trapping shall be plainly identified with the name, address, All traps It shall be unlawful of for a person to disturb the trap Pursuant to rules and regulations of the commission, each 2. 1. reports carrying firearms B. B. D. B. Guide license; violations; annual report; violations; annual report; Guide license; C. C. A. A. A. A.R.S. 17-362 A.R.S. 17-341 A.R.S. 17-361 Violation; classification Trappers; licensing; restrictions; duties; duties; restrictions; licensing; Trappers; Arizona Revised Statute — Title 17 Laws StatuteRevised Arizona Title 17 — public hearing, may revoke, suspend or deny a per- public hearing, may revoke, suspend or deny a per- public hearing, may revoke, public hearing, may revoke, suspend or deny a per- public hearing, may revoke, in taking, harass, chase, drive, locate chase, in taking, harass, in locat or assist - ing wildlife. wildlife at any time or place, the commission, after a the commission, wildlife at any time or place, wildlife at any time or place, the commission, after a the commission, wildlife at any time or place, wildlife at any time or place, the commission, after a the commission, wildlife at any time or place, delinquent juvenile, for unlawfullyfor juvenile, delinquent wounding or taking delinquent juvenile, for unlawfullyfor juvenile, delinquent wounding or taking quent juvenile, for unlawfully taking or wounding son’s privilege to take wildlife permanently. son’s privilege to take wildlife for a period of up to ten son’s privilege to take wildlife son’s privilege to take wildlife for a period of up to son’s privilege to take wildlife five years. years. For a third conviction or a third adjudicationFor as a For a second conviction or a second adjudicationFor as a For a first conviction or a first adjudicationFor as a delin- 1 involving any unlawful1 involving any to take, assist use of aircraft

life in this state, or attempts to obtain a license to take license obtain a to attempts or state, this in life licensee, within one hundred eighty days after conviction, - personally or by certiﬁed mail sent to the address appear - recommendations to the commission pursuant to this sec revoked or suspended, and the periods for which they revoked or suspended, and the periods for which they licensing authority furnishes satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the wildlife citation. have been denied the right to secure licenses. revoked, suspended or denied. The notice may be served pendency of an action for damages, while measures are pursued to collect damages or prior to the full payment of ing on the license. under permanent revocation, a person who takes wild- is so do to privilege person’s the when time a at wildlife, nile and in addition to any other penalties prescribed by to any other penalties nile and in addition of a class 1 misdemeanor. tion. to appear and showand appear to cause be not should license the why tion, the commission, after a public hearing, may suspend may suspend hearing, public after a the commission, tion, damages. suspended, revoked or denied under this section is guilty this title: state which is a party to the wildlife violator compact, - state has failed to comply with the terms of a wildlife cita administrative hearings to conduct hearings and to make administrative and addresses of persons whose licenses have been and addresses of persons whose licenses have been any license issued under this title to take wildlife until the any license issued under this title to take wildlife until the adopted under chapter 5 of this title, that a resident of this adopted under chapter 5 of this title, that a resident of this 3. Except for a person who takes or possesses wildlife while Except for a person who takes or possesses wildlife while The commission may use the services of the ofﬁce of The commission shall furnish to license dealers the names to license dealers the names commission shall furnish The In carrying out this section the director shall notify the On receiving a report from the licensing authority of a A person who is assessed civil damages under section A person who is assessed civil damages under section On conviction or after adjudicationOn conviction juve- as a delinquent 2. 17-314 shall not apply for or obtain a license during the a license during obtain or for apply shall not 17-314 1.

F. D. H. E. B. G. C. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

R12-4-101 or interpreted as promoting, selling, or transferring mutilated, or otherwise unusable; or products, services, memberships, or causes, or par- b. The tag was placed on a harvested animal that Definitions ticipation in an event or activity of any kind, including was subsequently condemned and the carcass A. In addition to the definitions provided under A.R.S. § organizational, educational, public affairs, or protest and all parts of the animal were surrendered 17-101, R12-4-301, R12-4-401, and R12-4-501, the following activities, including the distribution or posting of to a Department employee as required under definitions apply to this Chapter, unless otherwise speci- advertising, handbills, leaflets, circulars, posters, or R12-4-112(B) and (C). An applicant applying for fied: other printed materials for these purposes. a duplicate tag under this subsection shall also “Bobcat seal” means the tag a person is required to attach “Solicitation material” means advertising, circulars, flyers, submit the condemned meat duplicate tag autho- to the raw pelt or unskinned carcass of any bobcat handbills, leaflets, posters, or other printed informa- rization form issued by the Department. taken by trapping in Arizona or exported out of Ari- tion. C. In the event the Department is unable to verify the expira- zona regardless of the method of take. “Sponsor” means the person or persons conducting a tion date of the original license, the duplicate license shall “Bonus point” means a credit that authorizes the solicitation or event. expire on December 31 of the current year. Department to issue an applicant an additional com- “Stamp” means a form of authorization in addition to a puter-generated random number. license that authorizes the license holder to take wild- R12-4-104 “Certificate of insurance” means an official document life specified by the stamp. Application Procedures for Issuance of issued by the sponsor’s and sponsor’s vendors or “Tag” means the Department authorization a person is subcontractors insurance carrier providing insurance Hunt Permit-tags by Computer Draw and required to obtain before taking certain wildlife as Purchase of Bonus Points against claims for injury to persons or damage to established under A.R.S. Title 17 and 12 A.A.C. 4. property which may arise from or in connection with “Waterdog” means the larval or metamorphosing stage of A. For the purposes of this Section, “group” means all appli- the solicitation or event as determined by the Depart- a salamander. cants who placed their names on a single application as ment. “Wildlife area” means an area established under 12 A.A.C. part of the same application. “Commission Order” means a document adopted by the 4, Article 8. B. A person is eligible to apply: Commission that does one or more of the following: B. If the following terms are used in a Commission Order, the 1. For a hunt permit-tag if the person: Open, close, or alter seasons, following definitions apply: a. Is at least 10 years of age at the start of the hunt Open areas for taking wildlife, “Antlered” means having an antler fully erupted through for which the person is applying; Set bag or possession limits for wildlife, the skin and capable of being shed. b. Has successfully completed a Department- Set the number of permits available for limited hunts, “Antlerless” means not having an antler, antlers, or any sanctioned hunter education course by the start or part of an antler erupted through the skin. date of the hunt for which the person is applying, Specify wildlife that may or may not be taken. “Bearded turkey” means a turkey with a beard that when the person is under the age of 14; “Day-long” means the 24-hour period from one midnight extends beyond the contour feathers of the breast. c. Has not reached the bag limit established under to the following midnight. “Buck antelope” means a male pronghorn antelope. subsection (J) for that genus; and “Department property” means those buildings or real “Adult bull buffalo” means a male buffalo any age or any d. Is not suspended or revoked in this state as a property and wildlife areas under the jurisdiction of buffalo designated by a Department employee during result of an action under A.R.S. §§ 17-340 or the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. an adult bull buffalo hunt. 17-502 at the time the person submits an application. “Firearm” means any loaded or unloaded handgun, pis- “Adult cow buffalo” means a female buffalo any age or tol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon that will any buffalo designated by a Department employee 2. For a bonus point if the person: discharge, is designed to discharge, or may readily be during an adult cow buffalo hunt. a. Is at least 10 years of age by the application dead- converted to discharge a projectile by the action of an “Bull elk” means an antlered elk. line; and explosion caused by the burning of smokeless pow- “Designated” means the gender, age, or species of an b. Is not suspended or revoked in this state as a der, black powder, or black powder substitute. animal or the specifically identified animal the Depart- result of an action under A.R.S. §§ 17-340 or “Hunt area” means a management unit, portion of a man- ment authorizes to be taken and possessed with a 17-502 at the time the person submits an applica- agement unit, or group of management units, or any valid tag. tion. portion of Arizona described in a Commission Order “Ram” means any male bighorn sheep. C. An applicant shall apply at the times, locations, and in the and not included in a management unit, opened to manner and method established by the hunt permit-tag “Rooster” means a male pheasant. hunting. application schedule published by the Department and “Yearling buffalo” means any buffalo less than three years “Hunt number” means the number assigned by Commis- available at any Department office, online at www.azgfd. of age or any buffalo designated by a Department sion Order to any hunt area where a limited number gov, or a license dealer. employee during a yearling buffalo hunt. of hunt permits are available. 1. The Commission shall set application deadline dates “Hunt permits” means the number of hunt permit-tags for hunt permit-tag computer draw applications made available to the public as a result of a Commis- R12-4-103 through the hunt permit-tag application schedule. sion Order. Duplicate Tags and Licenses 2. The Director has the authority to extend any applica- “Hunt permit-tag” means a tag for a hunt for which a A. Under A.R.S. § 17-332(C), the Department and its license tion deadline date if a problem occurs that prevents Commission Order has assigned a hunt number. dealers may issue a duplicate license or tag to an applicant the public from submitting a hunt permit-tag applica- “Identification number” means the number assigned to who: tion within the deadlines set by the Commission. each applicant or license holder by the Department, 1. Pays the applicable fee prescribed under R12-4-102, 3. The Commission, through the hunt permit-tag applica- as established under R12-4-111. and tion schedule, shall designate the manner and method of submitting an application, which may require an “License dealer” means a business authorized to sell hunt- 2. Signs an affidavit. The affidavit is furnished by the applicant to apply online only. If the Commission ing, fishing, and other licenses as established under to Department and is available at any Department office requires applicant’s to use the online method, the R12-4-105. or license dealer. “Live baitfish” means any species of live freshwater fish Department shall accept paper applications only in B. The applicant shall provide the following information on the event of a Department systems failure. designated by Commission Order as lawful for use in the affidavit: taking aquatic wildlife under R12-4-317. D. An applicant for a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point shall 1. The applicant’s personal information: “Management unit” means an area established by the complete and submit a Hunt Permit-tag Application. The a. Name; Commission for management purposes. application form is available from any Department office, b. Department identification number, when appli- a license dealer, or online at www.azgfd.gov. “Nonpermit-tag” means a tag for a hunt for which a Com- cable; mission Order does not assign a hunt number and the E. An applicant shall provide the following information on the number of tags is not limited. c. Residency status and number of years of resi- Hunt Permit-tag Application: dency immediately preceding application, when “Person” has the meaning as provided under A.R.S. § 1. The applicant’s personal information: applicable; 1-215. a. Name; 2. The original license or tag information: “Proof of purchase,” for the purposes of A.R.S. § 17-331, b. Date of birth, means an original, or any authentic and verifiable a. Type of license or tag; c. Social security number, as required under A.R.S. form of the original, of any Department-issued license, b. Place of purchase; §§ 25-320(P) and 25-502(K); permit, or stamp that establishes proof of actual pur- c. Purchase date, when available; d. Department identification number, when appli- chase. 3. Disposition of the original tag for which a duplicate is cable; “Restricted nonpermit-tag” means a tag issued for a sup- being purchased: e. Residency status and number of years of resi- plemental hunt as established under R12-4-115. a. The tag was not used and is lost, destroyed, dency immediately preceding application, when “Solicitation” means any activity that may be considered 112 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 113 ermit-tag Application per Indicates the bonus point only hunt number as any choice other than the first-choice, or applicathe on hunt number other any Includes - tion; Applicable license fee, required when the applicant does not possess a valid license at the time of application; and Prevented a person from lawfullyPrevented a person submitting an application permit-tag, for a hunt to submit an invalid applicationCaused a person for a hunt permit-tag, Caused the rejection of an application for a hunt permit-tag, to apply an applicant’s bonus points to a Failed valid application for a hunt permit-tag, or assigned in a Commission Order for use by an appli- assigned in a Commission Order cant who is applying for a bonus point only. a person who has submitted a valid application for a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point for a specific genus a for annually once least at (B) subsection in identified consecutive five-year period. Each bonus point random number entryEach bonus point random is in addition to the entry under R12-4-104. normally granted When processing a “group” application, as defined the Department shall use the aver- under R12-4-104, all by accumulated points bonus of number age persons in the group, rounded to the nearest whole number of bonus points is If the average number. equal to or greater than .5, the total will be rounded to the next higher number. The Department shall credit a bonus point under an applicant’s Department identification number for the genus on the application. bonus points The Department shall not transfer between persons or genera. The application is unsuccessful in the computer draw or the application point only; is for a bonus The application is not for a hunt permit-tag leftover and available on a first-come, after the computer draw and first-served basis as established under R12-4-114; The applicant either provides the appropriate hunting license number on the application, or submits an application and fees for the applicable license with the Application as applicable.Hunt Permit-tag Form, Submit a valid Hunt Permit-tag Application,Submit a valid Hunt Permit-tag as pre- with the assigned bonus scribed under R12-4-104, the as genus the particular for number point hunt first-choice hunt number on the application. The Department shall reject any application that: a. b. a. Application fee, and b. Submit only one Hunt P genus per computer draw. Article 10. “Department subsection, this of purposes the For internal processing error that: error” means an a. b. c. d. e. permit-tag. Caused the denial of a hunt

For the purpose of this Section, the following the purpose of this For definitions apply: means the hunt number “Bonus point hunt number” awarded to a bonus point “Loyaltymeans bonus point” 2. 3. 4. The bonus point system grants a person one random a person one random The bonus point system grants number entry for antelope, bear, in each computer draw bighorn sheep, buffalo, deer, elk, javelina, or turkey for under this each bonus point that person has accumulated Section. 1. - The Department shall award one bonus point to an appli cant Application Permit-tag who submits a valid Hunt provided the following apply: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. Include the applicable fees: 3. With the exception of the hunter education bonus point, each accumulated bonus point is valid only for the genus 3. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 R12-4-107 System Bonus Point A. B. C. D. An applicant point only shall: who purchases a bonus E. On the last day of the application deadline for as established by the hunt that computer draw, permit-tag application schedule published by the Department, or On the last day of an extended deadline date, as authorized under subsection (C)(2). applicantan If appropriate an possess not does hunting license that meets the requirements of this subsection, the applicant shall purchase the license at the time of application. The issuance of an additional hunt permit-tag, provided the issuance of an additional hunt permit-tag will have no significant impact on the wildlife population to be hunted and the application for the hunt permit-tag would have otherwise number, or been successful based on its random The awarding of a bonus point when a hunt permit-tag is not issued. For genera that have multiple draws within a single within a have multiple draws that genera For calendar a hunt person who successfully draws year, a for a an earlier season may apply permit-tag during has not the same genus if the person later season for preceding limit for that genus during a taken the bag calendarhunt in the same year. one per calendarIf the bag limit is more than year, a hunt permit-tags in person may apply for remaining in the hunt permit-tag unfilled hunt areas as specified application schedule. The Department shall not issue a hunt permit-tag to The Department shall not issue hunt permit-tags any group member unless sufficient are available for all group members. Rocky Mountain or desert bighorn sheep if the person Rocky Mountain or desert bighorn for that sub-species. has met the lifetime bag limit for limit bag lifetime the met has person the if Buffalo that species. Any species when the person has reached the bag limit for that species during the same calendar year for which the hunt permit-tag applies. The computer draw system, an applicantThe computer draw shall possess an appropriate hunting license that shall be valid, either: a. b. c. The bonus point system, an applicant shall comply with the requirements established under R12-4-107. A license fee submitted with a valid application for a hunt permit-tag or bonus point. An overpayment of five dollars or less. The Depart- ment shall consider the overpayment to be a donation to the Arizona Game and Fish Fund. a. b. A person who is denied a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point under this subsection may appeal to the Com- Chapter 6, mission as provided under A.R.S. Title 41, than four persons may apply as a group. No more

A permit application fee. The Director may authorize either: 2. 3. All members of a group shall apply for the same hunt All members of a group shall of preference. numbers and in the same order 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. The Department shall reject as invalid a Hunt Permit-Tag The Department shall reject as invalid a Hunt Permit-Tag Application in accordance with not prepared or submitted this Section or not prepared in a legible manner. Any hunt permit-tag issued for an application that is subsequently found not to be in accordance with this Section is invalid. The Department or its authorized agent shall mail hunt permit-tags to successful applicants. The Department shall return application overpayments to the applicant Application. Hunt Permit-tag on the The designated “A” Department shall not refund: 1. 2. 3. The Department shall award a bonus point for the applicantan to species appropriate payment when the submitted is less than the required fees, but is sufﬁcient to cover the application fee and, when applicable, license fee. When the Department determines a Department error, as deﬁned under subsection (3), caused the rejection or denial of a valid application: 1. 2.

I. J. A person shall not apply for a hunt permit-tag for: K. in: participate To L. M. N. O. P. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona applicable; Physical applicant’s description, to include the weight; eye color, hair color, height, and Residencystatus and number of years of residency preceding application, immediately when applicable; which the person is applying; of license for Type and and is submitting an appli- Under the age of 10 cation big game is not for a hunt other than required to have a license under this Chapter. The applicant shall indicate “youth” in the space provided for the license number on the Hunt Application.Permit-tag Age nine or older and is submitting an application for a big game hunt is required to purchase an appropriate license as required under this Section. The applicant either enter the shall appropriate license number in the space provided for the license number on the Hunt Permit-tag Applicationthe or purchase a license at Form time of application, as applicable. If an applicant is successful in the computer draw, the Department shall charge the hunt permit-tag fee using the credit or debit card furnished by the applicant. The license fee if the applicant does not possess a valid license at the time of application. The applicant shall submit payment by certified check, cashier’s check, or money order made payable in U.S. currency to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The license fee, when the applicant does not possess a valid license at the time of application. The applicant shall submit payment in U.S. currency using valid credit or debit card. f. when applicable; Mailing address, g. Physical address; h. and number, when available; Telephone i. address, when available; E-mail If the applicant possesses a valid license authorizing the number of the the take of wildlife in this state, applicant’s license; If the applicant does not possess a valid license at the time of the application, the applicant shall purchase a (L). The appli- license as established under subsection cantshall provide all of the following information on the license application portion of the Hunt Permit-tag Application: a. b. c. Certify the information provided on the application is true and accurate; a. b. c. a. The fee for the applicable hunt permit-tag; b. The permit application fee; and c. a. The permit application fee; and b. An applicant shall not include applications for differ- of wildlife in the same envelope. ent genera An applicant shall make all hunt choices for the same genus within one application. If the bag limit is one per calendar year, an unsuccessful applicant may re-apply for remaining hunt permit-tags in unfilled hunt areas, as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule. When applying electronically:

2. 3. 4. 5. An applicant who is: start here 2. When applying manually: In addition to the information required under subsection In addition to the information required under subsection (E), an applicant all applicable shall also submit fees estab- as follows: lished under R12-4-102, 1. 2. An applicant shall apply for a speciﬁc hunt or a bonus If all hunts selected by point by the current hunt number. applicantthe applicationthe time the at ﬁlled are pro- is deem shall the Department computer draw, the in cessed the application unsuccessful, unless the application is for a bonus point. 1. An applicant shall submit only one valid application per genus of wildlife for any calendar year, except: 1.

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designated on the Hunt Permit-tag Application. the loyalty bonus point for that genus. Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; westerly along the res- F. With the exception of a permanent bonus point awarded 4. A loyalty bonus point is accrued in addition to all ervation boundary to U.S. Hwy 191 (AZ Hwy 61); south on for hunter education and a loyalty bonus point which is other bonus points. U.S. Hwy 191 (U.S. Hwy 180) to Springerville. accrued and forfeited as established under subsection M. A military member, military reserve member, member of Unit 2C -- Beginning at St. Johns on U.S. Hwy 191 (AZ Hwy (L), a person’s accumulated bonus points for a genus are the National Guard, or emergency response personnel 61); west on to AZ Hwy 61 Concho; southwest on AZ Hwy 61 expended if: with a public agency may request the reinstatement of any to U.S. Hwy 60; east on U.S. Hwy 60 to U.S. Hwy 191 (U.S. 1. The person is issued a hunt permit-tag for that genus expended bonus points for a successful Hunt Permit-tag Hwy 180); north on U.S. Hwy 191 (U.S. Hwy 180) to St. Johns. in a computer draw; Application. Unit 3A -- Beginning at the junction of U.S. Hwy 180 and AZ 2. The person fails to submit a Hunt Permit-tag Applica- 1. To request reinstatement of expended bonus points Hwy 77; south on AZ Hwy 77 to AZ Hwy 377; southwesterly tion for that genus for five consecutive years; or under these circumstances, an applicant shall submit on AZ Hwy 377 to AZ Hwy 277; easterly on AZ Hwy 277 to all of the following information to the Arizona Game 3. The person purchases a surrendered tag as prescribed Snowflake; easterly on the Snowflake-Concho Rd. to U.S. Hwy and Fish Department, Draw Section, 5000 W. Carefree under R12-4-118(F)(1), (2), or (3). 180A; north on U.S. Hwy 180A to U.S. Hwy 180; northwesterly Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086: G. Notwithstanding subsection (F), the Department shall on U.S. Hwy 180 to AZ Hwy 77. restore any expended bonus points to a person who sur- a. Evidence of mobilization or change in duty status, renders or transfers a tag in compliance with R12-4-118 or such as a letter from the public agency or official Unit 3B -- Beginning at Snowflake; southerly along AZ Hwy R12-4-121. orders; or 77 to U.S. Hwy 60; southwesterly along U.S. Hwy 60 to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary; east- H. An applicant issued a first-come, first-served hunt permit- b. An official declaration of a state of emergency erly along the reservation boundary to the Vernon-McNary tag under R12-4-114(C)(2)(e) after the computer draw from the public agency or authority making the Rd. (FR 224); northerly along the Vernon-McNary Rd. to U.S. does not expend bonus points for that genus. declaration of emergency, if applicable; and Hwy 60; west on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 61; northeasterly c. The valid, unused hunt permit-tag. I. An applicant who is unsuccessful for a first-come, first- on AZ Hwy 61 to AZ Hwy 180A; northerly on AZ Hwy 180A served hunt permit-tag made available by the Department 2. The Department shall deny requests post-marked to Concho-Snowflake Rd.; westerly on the Concho-Snowflake after the computer draw is not eligible to receive a bonus after the beginning date of the hunt for which the Rd. to Snowflake. point. hunt permit-tag is valid, unless the person also sub- J The Department shall award one permanent bonus point mits, with the request, evidence of mobilization, Unit 3C -- Beginning at Snowflake; westerly on AZ Hwy 277 for each genus upon a person’s first graduation from a activation, or a change in duty status that precluded to AZ Hwy 260; westerly on AZ Hwy 260 to the Sitgreaves Department-sanctioned Arizona Game and Fish Depart- the applicant from submitting the hunt permit-tag National Forest boundary with the Tonto National Forest; ment Hunter Education Course. before the beginning date of the hunt. easterly along the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest bound- 1. Course participants are required to provide the fol- 3. Under A.R.S. § 17-332(E), no refunds for a license or ary to U.S. Hwy 60 (AZ Hwy 77); northeasterly on U.S. Hwy lowing information upon registration, the participants: hunt permit-tag will be issued to an applicant who 60 (AZ Hwy 77) to Showlow; northerly along AZ Hwy 77 to Snowflake. a. Name; applies for reinstatement of bonus points under this b. Mailing address; subsection. Unit 4A -- Beginning on the boundary of the Apache-Sitg- c. Telephone number; 4. Reinstatement of bonus points under this subsection reaves National Forest with the Coconino National Forest at is not subject to the requirements established under the Mogollon Rim; north along this boundary (Leonard Can- d. E-mail address, when available; R12-4-118. yon) to East Clear Creek; northerly along East Clear Creek e. Date of birth; and N. It is unlawful for a person to purchase a bonus point to AZ Hwy 99; north on AZ Hwy 99 to AZ Hwy 87; north on f. Department ID number, when applicable. by fraud or misrepresentation and any bonus point so AZ Hwy 87 to Business I-40 (3rd St.); west on Business I-40 2. The Arizona Game and Fish Department-certified obtained shall be removed from the person’s Department (3rd St.) to Hipkoe Dr.; northerly on Hipkoe Dr. to I-40; west Instructor shall submit the course paperwork to record. on I-40 to mp 221.4; north to the southwest corner of the the Department within 10 business days of course Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; east along the Navajo completion. Course paperwork must be received by R12-4-108 Indian Reservation boundary to the Little Colorado River; the Department no less than 30 days before the com- Management Unit Boundaries southerly along the Little Colorado River to Chevelon Creek; puter draw application deadline, as specified in the southerly along Chevelon Creek to Woods Canyon; westerly A. For the purpose of this Section, parentheses mean “also hunt permit-tag application schedule in order for the along Woods Canyon to Woods Canyon Lake Rd; westerly and known as,” and the following definitions shall apply: Department to assign hunter education bonus points southerly along the Woods Canyon Lake Rd. to the Mogollon in the next computer draw. “FH” means “forest highway,” a paved road. Rim; westerly along the Mogollon Rim to the boundary of the 3. The Department shall not award hunter education “FR” means “forest road,” an unpaved road. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest with the Coconino National bonus points for any of the following specialized “Hwy” means “Highway.” Forest. hunter education courses: “mp” means “milepost.” Unit 4B -- Beginning at AZ Hwy 260 and the Sitgreaves a. Bowhunter Education, B. The state is divided into units for the purpose of managing National Forest boundary with the Tonto National Forest; b. Trapper Education, or wildlife. Each unit is identified by a number, or a number northeasterly on AZ Hwy 260 to AZ Hwy 277; northeasterly on c. Advanced Hunter Education. and letter. For the purpose of this Section, Indian reserva- AZ Hwy 277 to Hwy 377; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 377 to AZ K. The Department provides an applicant’s total number of tion land contained within any management unit is not Hwy 77; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 77 to I-40 Exit 286; north- accumulated bonus points on the Department’s applica- under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Game and Fish Com- easterly along the westbound lane of I-40 to Exit 292; north on tion web site or IVR telephone system. mission or the Arizona Game and Fish Department. AZ Hwy 77 to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; west 1. If a person believes the total number of accumulated C. Management unit descriptions are as follows: along the reservation boundary to the Little Colorado River; bonus points is incorrect, the person may request Unit 1 -- Beginning at the New Mexico state line and U.S. southerly along the Little Colorado River to Chevelon Creek; proof of compliance with this Section, from the Hwy 60; west on U.S. Hwy 60 to Vernon Junction; southerly southerly along Chevelon Creek to Woods Canyon; westerly Department, to prove Department error. on the Vernon-McNary road (FR 224) to the White Mountain along Woods Canyon to Woods Canyon Lake Rd. (FH 151); 2. In the event of an error, the Department shall correct Apache Indian Reservation boundary; east and south along westerly and southerly along the Woods Canyon Lake Rd. (FH the person’s record. the reservation boundary to Black River; east and north along 151) to the Mogollon Rim; easterly along the Mogollon Rim to Black River to the east fork of Black River; north along the east L. The following provisions apply to the loyalty bonus point the intersection of AZ Hwy 260 and the Sitgreaves National fork to Three Forks; and continuing north and east on the program: Forest boundary with the Tonto National Forest. Three Forks-Williams Valley-Alpine Rd. (FR 249) to U.S. Hwy Unit 5A -- Beginning at the junction of the Sitgreaves National 1. An applicant who submits a valid application at least 180; east on U.S. Hwy 180 to the New Mexico state line; north Forest boundary with the Coconino National Forest boundary once a year for a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point for along the state line to U.S. Hwy 60. a specific genus consecutively for a five-year period at the Mogollon Rim; northerly along this boundary (Leon- shall accrue a loyalty bonus point for that genus. Unit 2A -- Beginning at St. Johns on U.S. Hwy 191 (AZ Hwy ard Canyon) to East Clear Creek; northeasterly along East 2. Except as established under subsection (N), once a 61); north on U.S. Hwy 191 (AZ Hwy 61) to the Navajo Indian Clear Creek to AZ Hwy 99; north on AZ Hwy 99 to AZ Hwy loyalty bonus point is accrued, the applicant shall Reservation boundary; westerly along the reservation bound- 87; north on AZ Hwy 87 to Business I-40 (3rd St.); west on retain the loyalty bonus point provided the applicant ary to AZ Hwy 77; south on AZ Hwy 77 to Exit 292 on I-40; Business I-40 (3rd St.) to Hipkoe Dr.; north on Hipkoe Dr. to annually submits an application, with funds sufficient west on the westbound lane of I-40 to Exit 286; south on AZ I-40; west on I-40 to the Meteor Crater Rd. (Exit 233); south- to cover all application fees and applicable license Hwy 77 to U.S. Hwy 180; southeast on U.S. Hwy 180 to AZ erly on the Meteor Crater-Chavez Pass-Jack’s Canyon Rd. fees for each applicant listed on the application, for Hwy 180A; south on AZ Hwy 180A to AZ Hwy 61; east on AZ (FR 69) to AZ Hwy 87; southwesterly along AZ Hwy 87 to the a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point for the genus for Hwy 61 to U.S. Hwy 180 (AZ Hwy 61); east to U.S. Hwy 191 at Coconino-Tonto National Forest boundary; easterly along the which the loyalty bonus point was accrued. St. Johns; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands Coconino-Tonto National Forest boundary (Mogollon Rim) to of the Zuni Tribe. 3. An applicant who fails to apply in any calendar year the Sitgreaves National Forest boundary with the Coconino for a hunt permit-tag or bonus point for the genus for Unit 2B -- Beginning at Springerville; east on U.S. Hwy 60 to National Forest. which the loyalty bonus point was accrued shall forfeit the New Mexico state line; north along the state line to the Unit 5B -- Beginning at Lake Mary-Clint’s Well Rd. (FH3) and 114 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 115 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 bull Rd.); west along Mohave Countybull Rd.); west the town Rd. 5 to of Mt. the town (Bundyville); south from of Mt. Trumbull Trumbull to BLM Rd. 1045; Mohave County(Bundyville) on Rd. 257 Spring Wash to where it crosses Cold south on BLM 1045 Rd. Cold of bottom south along the Pond; Wash Spring Cold near southerly along the bottom Wash; to Whitmore Spring Wash River; westerly along to the Colorado of Whitmore Wash the River to the Nevada state line; north along the Colorado state line; east along the Utah Nevada state line to the Utah of the Hurricanestate line to the western edge Rim. River; Ferry on the Colorado -- Beginning at Pearce Unit 15A Ferry Rd. to Antares Rd.; southeast- southerly on the Pearce erly on Antares Rd. to AZ Hwy 66; easterly on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hualapai Indian Reservation; and north along the west boundarywest west- River; reservationthe of Colorado the to Ferry; except those River to Pearce erly along the Colorado lands of the Hualapai Indian portions that are sovereign tribal Tribe. Kingman on I-40 (Exit 48); northwest- -- Beginning at Unit 15B erly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Hoover Dam; north and east along the Ferry Ferry; southerly on the Pearce River to Pearce Colorado Rd. to Antares Rd.; southeasterly on Antares Rd. to AZ Hwy 66; easterly on AZ Hwy 66 to Hackberry Rd.; southerly on the Hackberry Rd. to its junction with U.S. Hwy 93; north on U.S. west on I-40 to Kingman (Exit 48). Hwy 93 to I-40 (Exit 71); -- Beginning at Hoover Dam; southerly along the Col- Unit 15C River to AZorado Hwy on AZ 68 and Davis Dam; easterly Hwy 68 to U.S. Hwy 93; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Hoover Dam. -- Beginning at AZ Hwy southerly 68 and Davis Dam; Unit 15D River to I-40; east and north on I-40 to along the Colorado Kingman (Exit 48); northwest on U.S. Hwy 93 to AZ Hwy68; west on AZ Hwyto Davis Dam; except those portions that 68 Mohave Indian Tribe. are sovereign tribal lands of the Fort -- Beginning at Kingman on I-40 (Exit 48); south and Unit 16A west on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 95 (Exit 9); southerly on U.S. Hwy 95 and to the Bill Williams River; easterly along the Bill Williams Santa Maria rivers to U.S. Hwy 93; north on U.S. Hwy 93 to Kingman (Exit 48). west on I-40 to I-40 (Exit 71); River; southerly the Colorado at I-40 on -- Beginning 16B Unit along the Arizona-California state line to the Bill Williams River; east along the Bill Williams River to U.S. Hwy 95; north on U.S. Hwy 95 to I-40 (Exit 9); west on I-40 to the Colorado River. - -- Beginning at the junction of the Williamson Val Unit 17A Rd. (FRley Rd. (County Road 5) and the Camp Wood 21); Rd. to the west boundary of the westerly on the Camp Wood north along the forest boundaryPrescott National Forest; to grant around the west and Bacaeast, north the to Grant; the west boundary north and of the Prescott National Forest; boundaryalong this the forest east to the Williamson Valley Rd. Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6); southerly on Williamson Valley (County Rd. 5, FR Rd. 6) to the Camp Wood -- Beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd. Unit 17B Rd. (County Road 5) in and Williamson Valley (County Rd. 10) Prescott; westerly on the Prescott-Skull Valley-Hillside-Bagdad Bagdad-Campthe on northeast Bagdad; to Rd. (FRRd. Wood Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6); south Williamson Valley to the 21) Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6) to the Iron on the Williamson Valley Springs Rd. westerly on AZ -- Beginning at Seligman; Hwy 66 to Unit 18A the Hualapai Indian Reservation; southwest and west along the reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 66; southwest on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hackberry Rd.; south on the Hackberry Rd. to U.S. Hwy 93; south on U.S. Hwy 93 to Cane Springs Wash; to the Big Sandy River; easterly along Cane Springs Wash north- Creek; Trout to River Big Sandy the northerly along power Creek to the Davis Dam-Prescott line; east along Trout southeasterly along the power line to the west boundaryof north and east along the forest the Prescott National Forest; Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6); boundary to the Williamson Valley Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6) northerly on the Williamson Valley AZand Seligman to Hwy are that portions those except 66; sovereign tribal lands of the Hualapai Indian Tribe. southeast on AZ -- Beginning at Bagdad; Hwy 96 to Unit 18B westerly on AZon westerly Hwy ReservationIndian Hualapai the to 66 boundary;the reservationalong northeasterly boundary park bound- east along the National Park; Canyon to Grand ary Indian Reservation; to the Havasupai easterly and the reservationsoutherly along boundary to where Cataract the reservation;Creek enters along Cataract southeasterly easterly on the Cata- Canyon to Island Tank; Creek in Cataract Rd.; south and east along Rd. to Airpark Creek-Valle ract Airpark Rd. to AZ Hwy south on AZ 64; Hwy to I-40.. 64 - Beginning at the junction of Lake MaryClint’s Well Unit 11M on FH3); north- Rd (FH3) Canyon (mp 337.5 and Walnut Canyon to the Walnut Walnut easterly along the bottom of boundary;Canyon National Monument northeasterly along Canyon National Monu- the northern boundary of the Walnut along the bottom of Canyon; northeasterly ment to Walnut 345 the I-40 to on east to I-40 (mp 210.2); Canyon Walnut on I-40); north and north- lines 1&2 (mp 212 KV transmission easterly along the power line to FR Rd); (Sunset Crater 545 west along FR National Monument to the Sunset Crater 545 boundary; westerly along the southern boundary of the Sun- National monument to FRset Crater west on FR 545; to 545 US HwyUS 89; across Hwy 89 to FR (Schultz Rd); 420 Pass Gas Pipeline; southwesterly on FR to the Transwestern 420 south to FRPipeline Gas 171; the Transwestern westerly along I-40 to a point on I-40); east on 184.4 to I-40 (mp on FR 171 just north of the eastern boundary of the Navajo Army Depot on I-40); south along the eastern boundarythe of (mp 188.5 Navajo Army Depot to the southeast corner of the Depot; mile to forest road in section 33; southeast approximately 1/3 Moun- (Woody southeasterly along that forest road to FR 231 to FR southerly on FR to 533; 533 tain Rd); easterly on FR 231 US Hwy on US 89A; southerly Hwy northeast- 89A to FR 237; Mountainaire on easterly Rd; Mountainaire to FRon erly 237 to FR southeasterly on FRsoutherly to FRRd 235K; 700 700; on FR to FR on FR northerly to FR east- 235K 235; 235 235A; erly on FR to FR easterly on FR to Priest Draw; 235A 235; 235 to FR east- northeasterly along the bottom of Priest Draw 235; to FR 296A; southeasterly on FR 132 erly on FR to FR 235 132; northeasterly on FR to FR 296A northeasterly on FR 296; 296 to FH 3; southeasterly on northeasterly on FR 132 to FR 132; on FH3) FH Canyon (mp 337.5 3 to the south rim of Walnut River -- Beginning at the conﬂuence of the Colorado Unit 12A westerly along the Colorado and South Canyon; southerly and River to Kanab Creek; northerly along Kanab Creek to Snake Gulch; northerly, easterly, and southerly around the Kaibab boundaryNational Forest Canyon; northeasterly to South River. along South Canyon to the Colorado -- Beginning at U.S. Hwy 89A and the Kaibab Unit 12B boundary and east- southerly National Forest 566; near mp erly along the forest boundary Canyon National to Grand northeasterly along the park boundaryPark; to Glen Canyon National Recreation area; easterly along the recreation area boundary River; northeasterly along the Colo- to the Colorado River to the Arizona-Utah state line; westerly along the rado state line to Kanab Creek; southerly along Kanab Creek to boundary;the Kaibab National Forest northerly, easterly, and southerly along this boundary to U.S. Hwy 89A near mp 566; the lands of tribal sovereign are portions that those except Indians. Kaibab Band of Paiute western edge of the Hurricane -- Beginning on the Unit 13A Rim at the Utah state line; southerly along the western edge - the Hurricaneof CountyMohave Rim to Mt. Trum Rd. 5 (the bull Rd.); west along Mohave County Rd. 5 to the town of Mt. (Bundyville); south from the town of Mt. Trumbull Trumbull to BLM Rd. 1045; (Bundyville) on Mohave County Rd. 257 to where it crosses Cold Spring Wash south on BLM Rd. 1045 Cold along the bottom of south Pond; Wash Spring Cold near southerly along the bottom to Whitmore Wash; Spring Wash River; easterly along the to the Colorado of Whitmore Wash northerly along Kanab Creek Kanab Creek; River to Colorado to the Utah state line; west along the Utah state line to the western edge of the Hurricane Rim; except those portions that Indi- are sovereign tribal lands of the Kaibab Band of Paiute ans. western edge of the Hurricane -- Beginning on the Unit 13B Rim at the Utah state line; southerly along the western edge - the Hurricaneof CountyMohave Rim to Mt. Trum Rd. 5 (the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Unit 10 -- Beginning at the junction of AZ -- Beginning at the junction Hwy and I-40; 64 10 Unit westerly on I-40 to Crookton Rd. (AZ Hwy 66, Exit 139); Unit 9 -- Beginning where Cataract Creek enters the Havasu- Unit 9 -- Beginning where Cataract pai Reservation; easterly and northerly along the Havasupai Reservation east- boundary Canyon National Park; to Grand boundary Canyon National Park to the erly along the Grand Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; southerly along the reservation boundary Gas Line; south- Corners to the Four Corners Gas Line to U.S. Hwywesterly along the Four 180; to AZ Hwy 64; south along AZwesterly along U.S. Hwy 180 Hwy 64 to Airpark Rd.; west and north along Airpark Rd. to Rd.; westerly along the Valle-Cataract Creek the Valle-Cataract northwesterly Creek at Island Tank; Creek Rd. to Cataract Creek to the Havasupai Reservationalong Cataract Boundary. Unit 8 -- Beginning at the junction of I-40 and U.S. Hwy 89 south on U.S. Hwy 89 to the Verde (in Ash Exit 146); Fork, Creek; River to Sycamore River; easterly along the Verde Canyon; north- Creek to Volunteer northerly along Sycamore Canyon to the west boundary of easterly along Volunteer boundarythe along north Navajo; Camp directly point a to north of I-40; west on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 89. Unit 7 -- Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 64 and I-40 on I-40); (mp 184.4 (in Williams); easterly on I-40 to FR 171 Gas Pipeline; easterly to the Transwestern northerly on FR 171 Gas Pipeline to FR (Schultz 420 Pass along the Transwestern Rd.); northeasterly on FR Hwy to U.S. 420 89; across U.S. Hwy 89 to FR east on FR National 545; to the Sunset Crater 545 Monument; easterly along the southern boundary of the Sun- National Monument to FRset Crater east on FR 545; to 545 lines 1 and 2; southeasterly along the KV transmission the 345 to mp 221.4; on I-40); east on I-40 powerlines to I-40 (mp 212 north to the southwest corner of the Navajo Indian Reserva- tion boundary; northerly and westerly along the reservation boundary Corners Gas Line; southwesterly along to the Four west on U.S. Hwy Corners Gas Line to U.S. Hwythe Four 180; to AZ Hwy 64; south on AZ Hwy180 64 to I-40. Unit 6B -- Beginning at mp 188.5 on I-40 at a point just north Unit 6B -- Beginning at mp 188.5 of the east boundary Navajo; south along the east- of Camp ern boundary to the southeastern corner of of Camp Navajo mile through the Camp Navajo; southeast approximately 1/3 southeast on the forest forest to the forest road in section 33; to Mountain Rd.); easterly on FR (Woody 231 road to FR 231 FR southerly on FR to U.S. Hwy 533; 533 89A; southerly on River; northerly along the Verde U.S. Hwy 89A to the Verde Creek Creek; northeasterly along Sycamore River to Sycamore southwest corner of the Camp Canyon to the and Volunteer Navajo boundary; northerly along the western boundary of - Camp Navajo to the northwest corner of Camp Navajo; con mp I-40 to along easterly 180.0); (mp to I-40 north tinuing 188.5. Unit 6A - Beginning at the junction of U.S. HwyUnit 6A - Beginning at the junction 89A and FR River; HwyU.S. on southwesterly Verde the to 89A 237; with the conﬂuence River to southeasterly along the Verde Creek to Fossil Creek; northeasterly along Fossil Fossil to Spring Trail) (Fossil FSon Springs; southeasterly 18 trail on on the rim to Nash Point the top of the rim; northeasterly boundary; National Forest easterly along the Tonto-Coconino this boundary to AZ Hwynortheasterly on AZ 87; Hwyto 87 Lake Mary-Clint’s Rd. (FH3); northwesterly on FH3 Well to FR to FR southwesterly on FR 296; southwesterly on FR 132 132; north- to FR296 southwesterly on FR 296A; to FR 296A 132; FRto FRon westerly Priest to 235; 235 FRon westerly 132 to FR southwesterly along the bottom of Priest Draw Draw; westerly on FR to FR westerly on FR to 235; 235 235A; 235A FR southerly on FRto FR on northwesterly 235; 235 235K; to Mountainaire Rd.; northerly on FRFR to FR 700 235K 700; to on FR westerly west on Mountainaire Rd. to FR 237 237; U.S. Hwy 89A except those portions that are sovereign tribal Nation. lands of the Yavapai-Apache Walnut Canyon (mp 337.5 on FH3); southeasterly on FH3 to Canyon (mp 337.5 Walnut AZ Hwy on AZ northeasterly 87; Hwy FR to 87 69; westerly - FRand northerly on Wal west on I-40 to I-40 (Exit 233); 69 to of bottom southwesterly along the 210.2); Canyon (mp nut - National Monument; south Canyon Canyon to Walnut Walnut Canyon the northern boundarywesterly along Walnut of the southwesterly along Canyon; National Monument to Walnut Canyon to FH3the bottom of Walnut (mp 337.5). 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the Santa Maria River; southwest along the Santa Maria River lands of the Tonto Apache Tribe and the Fort McDowell Apache Indian Reservation boundary to Black River; northeast to U.S. Hwy 93; northerly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Cane Springs Yavapai Nation. along Black River to the East Fork of Black River; northeast Wash; easterly along Cane Springs Wash to the Big Sandy Unit 23 -- Beginning at the confluence of Tonto Creek and along the East Fork of Black River to Three Forks-Williams Val- River; northerly along the Big Sandy River to Trout Creek; the Salt River; northerly along Tonto Creek to the spring box, ley-Alpine Rd. (FR 249); easterly along Three Forks-Williams northeasterly along Trout Creek to the Davis Dam-Prescott north of the Tonto Creek Hatchery, on Tonto Creek; northeast- Valley-Alpine Rd. to U.S. Hwy 180; southeast on U.S. Hwy 180 power line; southeasterly along the power line to the west erly along the east fork of Tonto Creek to the Tonto-Sitgreaves to the New Mexico state line; south along the New Mexico boundary of the Prescott National Forest; south along the for- National Forest boundary along the Mogollon Rim; east along state line to AZ Hwy 78. est boundary to the Baca Grant; east, south and west along this boundary to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reserva- Unit 28 - Beginning at I-10 and the New Mexico state line; the forest boundary; south along the west boundary of the tion boundary; southerly along the reservation boundary to north along the state line to AZ Hwy 78; southwest on AZ Prescott National Forest; to the Camp Wood-Bagdad Rd.; the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to Tonto Creek. Hwy 78 to U.S. Hwy 191; northwest on U.S. Hwy 191 to Clifton; southwesterly on the Camp Wood-Bagdad Rd. to Bagdad; westerly on the the Lower Eagle Creek Rd. (Pump Station Rd.) except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Unit 24A -- Beginning on AZ Hwy 177 in Superior; southeast- to Eagle Creek; northerly along Eagle Creek to the San Carlos Hualapai Indian Tribe. erly on AZ Hwy 177 to the Gila River; northeasterly along the Gila River to the San Carlos Indian Reservation boundary; Indian Reservation boundary; southerly and west along the Unit 19A -- Beginning at AZ Hwy 69 and U.S. Hwy 89 (in easterly, westerly and northerly along the reservation bound- reservation boundary to U.S. Hwy 70; southeast on U.S. Hwy Prescott); northerly on U.S. Hwy 89 to the Verde River; east- ary to the Salt River; southwesterly along the Salt River to AZ 70 to U.S. Hwy 191; south on U.S. Hwy 191 to I-10 Exit 352; erly along the Verde River to I-17; southwesterly on the Hwy 288; southerly on AZ Hwys 288 and 188 to U.S. Hwy 60; easterly on I-10 to the New Mexico state line. southbound lane of I-17 to AZ Hwy 69; northwesterly on AZ southwesterly on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 177. Unit 29 -- Beginning on I-10 at the New Mexico state line; Hwy 69 to U.S. Hwy 89; except those portions that are sov- westerly on I-10 to the Bowie-Apache Pass Rd.; southerly on ereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe and the Unit 24B -- Beginning on U.S. Hwy 60 in Superior; northeast- the Bowie-Apache Pass Rd. to AZ Hwy 186; southeast on AZ Yavapai-Apache Nation. erly on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 188; northerly on AZ Hwys 188 and 288 to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to Hwy 186 to AZ Hwy 181; south on AZ Hwy 181 to the West Unit 19B -- Beginning at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 89 and the Tonto National Forest boundary near Granite Reef Dam; Turkey Creek-Kuykendall cutoff road; southerly on the Kuyk- AZ Hwy 69, west on Gurley St. to Grove Ave.; north on the southeasterly along Forest boundary to Forest Route 77 (Per- endall cutoff road to Rucker Canyon Rd.; easterly on the Grove Ave. to Miller Valley Rd.; northwest on the Miller Val- alta Rd.); southwesterly on Forest Route 77 (Peralta Rd.) to Rucker Canyon Rd. to Tex Canyon Rd.; southerly on Tex Can- ley Rd. to Iron Springs Rd.; northwest on the Iron Springs Rd. U.S. Hwy 60; easterly on U.S. Hwy 60 to Superior. yon Rd. to U.S. Hwy 80; northeast on U.S. Hwy 80 to the New to the junction of Williamson Valley Rd. and Iron Springs Rd.; Mexico state line; north along the state line to I-10. northerly on the Williamson Valley-Prescott-Seligman Rd. (FR Unit 25M -- Beginning at the junction of 51st Ave. and I-10; Unit 30A -- Beginning at the junction of the New Mexico 6, Williamson Valley Rd.) to AZ Hwy 66 at Seligman; east on west on I-10 to AZ Loop 303, northeasterly on AZ Loop 303 state line and U.S. Hwy 80; south along the state line to the Crookton Rd. (AZ Hwy 66) to I-40 (Exit 139); east on I-40 to to I-17; north on I-17 to Carefree Hwy; east on Carefree Hwy U.S.-Mexico border; west along the border to U.S. Hwy 191; U.S. Hwy 89; south on U.S. Hwy 89 to the junction with AZ to Cave Creek Rd.; northeasterly on Cave Creek Rd. to the northerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to I-10 Exit 331; northeasterly on Hwy 69; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands Tonto National Forest boundary; easterly and southerly along I-10 to the Bowie-Apache Pass Rd.; southerly on the Bowie- of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. the Tonto National Forest boundary to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation boundary; northeasterly along the Fort McDowell Apache Pass Rd. to AZ Hwy 186; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 186 Unit 20A -- Beginning at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 89 and Yavapai Nation boundary to the Verde River; southerly along to AZ Hwy 181; south on AZ Hwy 181 to the West Turkey Creek AZ Hwy 69; west on Gurley St. to Grove Ave.; north on the the Verde River to the Salt River; southwesterly along the Salt - Kuykendall cutoff road; southerly on the Kuykendall cutoff Grove Ave. to Miller Valley Rd., northwest on the Miller Valley River to the Tonto National Forest boundary; southerly along road to Rucker Canyon Rd.; easterly on Rucker Canyon Rd. to Rd. to Iron Springs Rd., west and south on the Iron Springs- the Tonto National Forest boundary to Bush Hwy/Power Rd.; the Tex Canyon Rd.; southerly on Tex Canyon Rd. to U.S. Hwy Skull Valley-Kirkland Junction Rd. to U.S. Hwy 89; continue southerly on Bush Hwy/Power Rd to AZ Loop 202; easterly, 80; northeast on U.S. Hwy 80 to the New Mexico state line. south and easterly on the Kirkland Junction-Wagoner-Crown southerly, and westerly on AZ Loop 202 to the intersection of Unit 30B -- Beginning at U.S. Hwy 191 and the U.S.-Mexico King-Cordes Rd. to Cordes, from Cordes southeast to I-17 Pecos Rd. at I-10; west on Pecos Rd. to the Gila River Indian border; west along the border to the San Pedro River; north (Exit 259); north on the southbound lane of I-17 to AZ Hwy Community boundary; northwesterly along the Gila River along the San Pedro River to I-10; northeasterly on I-10 to U.S. 69; northwest on AZ Hwy 69 to junction of U.S. Hwy 89 at Indian Community boundary to 51st Ave; northerly on 51st Hwy 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to the U.S.-Mexico bor- Prescott; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands Ave to I-10; except those portions that are sovereign tribal der. of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. lands. Unit 31 -- Beginning at Willcox Exit 340 on I-10; north on Fort Unit 20B -- Beginning at the Hassayampa River and U.S. Hwy Unit 26M -- Beginning at the junction of I-17 and New River Grant Rd. to Brookerson Rd.; north on Brookerson Rd. to Ash 60/93 (in Wickenburg); northeasterly along the Hassayampa Rd. (Exit 232); southwesterly on New River Rd. to AZ Hwy 74; Creek Rd.; west on Ash Creek Rd. to Fort Grant Rd.; north on River to the Kirkland Junction-Wagoner- Crown King-Cordes westerly on AZ Hwy 74 to U.S. Hwy 93; southeasterly on U.S. Fort Grant Rd. to Bonita; northerly on the Bonita-Klondyke road (at Wagoner); southerly and northeasterly along the Hwy 93 to the Beardsley Canal; southwesterly on the Beard- Rd. to the junction with Aravaipa Creek; west along Aravaipa Kirkland Junction-Wagoner-Crown King-Cordes Rd. (at Wag- sley Canal to Indian School Rd; west on Indian School Rd. to Creek to AZ Hwy 77; northerly along AZ Hwy 77 to the Gila oner) to I-17 (Exit 259); south on the southbound lane of I-17 Jackrabbit Trail; south on Jackrabbit Trail to I-10 (Exit 121); River; northeast along the Gila River to the San Carlos Indian to the New River Road (Exit 232); west on the New River Road west on I-10 to Oglesby Rd (Exit112); south on Oglesby Rd. to Reservation boundary; south then east and north along the to State Hwy 74; west on AZ Hwy 74 to the junction of AZ Hwy AZ Hwy 85; south on AZ Hwy 85 to the Gila River; northeast- reservation boundary to U.S. Hwy 70; southeast on U.S. Hwy 74 and U.S. Hwy 60/93; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 60/93 to erly along the Gila River to the Gila River Indian Community 70 to U.S. Hwy 191; south on U.S. Hwy 191 to the 352 exit on the Hassayampa River. boundary; southeasterly along the Gila River Indian Commu- I-10; southwest on I-10 to Exit 340. Unit 20C -- Beginning at U.S. Hwy 60/93 and the Santa Maria nity boundary to AZ Hwy 347 (John Wayne Parkway); south Unit 32 -- Beginning at Willcox Exit 340 on I-10; north on Fort River; northeasterly along the Santa Maria River to AZ Hwy on AZ Hwy 347 (John Wayne Parkway) to AZ Hwy 84; east Grant Rd. to Brookerson Rd.; north on Brookerson Rd. to Ash 96; easterly on AZ Hwy 96 to Kirkland Junction; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 84 to Stanfield; south on the Stanfield-Cocklebur Creek Rd.; west on Ash Creek Rd. to Fort Grant Rd.; north on along the Kirkland Junction-Wagoner- Crown King-Cordes Rd. to the Tohono O’odham Nation boundary; easterly along Fort Grant Rd. to Bonita; northerly on the Bonita-Klondyke road to the Hassayampa River (at Wagoner); southwesterly the Tohono O’odham Nation boundary to Battaglia Rd.; east Rd. to the junction with Aravaipa Creek; west along Aravaipa along the Hassayampa River to U.S. Hwy 60/93; northwesterly on Battaglia Rd. to Toltec Rd.; north on Toltec Rd. to I-10 (Exit Creek to AZ Hwy 77; southerly along AZ Hwy 77 to the San on U.S. Hwy 60/93 to the Santa Maria River. 203); southeasterly on I-10 to AZ Hwy 87 (Exit 211); north Pedro River; southerly along the San Pedro River to I-10; Unit 21 -- Beginning on I-17 at the Verde River; southerly on on AZ Hwy 87 to AZ Hwy 287 north of Coolidge; east on AZ northeast on I-10 to Willcox Exit 340. the southbound lane of I-17 to the New River Road (Exit 232); Hwy 287 to AZ Hwy 79; north on AZ Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 60; Unit 33 -- Beginning at Tangerine Rd. and AZ Hwy 77; north east on New River Road to Fig Springs Road; northeasterly northwesterly on U.S. Highway 60 to Peralta Rd.; northeast- and northeast on AZ Hwy 77 to the San Pedro River; south- on Fig Springs Road to the Tonto National Forest boundary; erly along Peralta Rd. to the Tonto National Forest boundary; east along the San Pedro River to I-10 at Benson; west on I-10 southeasterly along this boundary to the Verde River; north northwesterly along the Tonto National Forest boundary to to Marsh Station Rd. (Exit 289); northwest on the Marsh Sta- along the Verde River to I-17. the Salt River; northeasterly along the Salt River to the Verde River; northerly along the Verde River to the Tonto National tion Rd. to the Agua Verde Rd.; north on the Agua Verde Rd. Unit 22 -- Beginning at the junction of the Salt and Verde Riv- Forest boundary; northwesterly along the Tonto National For- to its terminus then north 1/2 mile to the Coronado National ers; north along the Verde River to the confluence with Fossil est boundary to Fig Springs Rd.; southwesterly on Fig Springs Forest boundary; north and west along the National For- Creek; northeasterly along Fossil Creek to Fossil Springs; Rd. to New River Road; west on New River Road to I-17 (Exit est boundary; then west, north, and east along the Saguaro southeasterly on FS trail 18 (Fossil Spring Trail) to the top of 232); except Unit 25M and those portions that are sovereign National Park boundary; continuing north and west along the the rim; northeasterly on the rim to Nash Point on the Tonto- tribal lands. Coronado National Forest boundary to the southern bound- Coconino National Forest boundary along the Mogollon Rim; ary of Catalina State Park; west along the southern boundary easterly along this boundary to Tonto Creek; southerly along Unit 27 -- Beginning at the New Mexico state line and AZ Hwy of Catalina State Park to AZ Hwy 77; north on AZ Hwy 77 to the east fork of Tonto Creek to the spring box, north of the 78; southwest on AZ Hwy 78 to U.S. Hwy 191; north on U.S. Tangerine Rd. Tonto Creek Hatchery, and continuing southerly along Tonto Hwy 191 to Lower Eagle Creek Rd. (Pump Station Rd.); west Unit 34A -- Beginning in Nogales at I-19 and Grand Avenue Creek to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to the on the Lower Eagle Creek Rd. (Pump Station Rd.) to Eagle (U.S. Highway 89); northeast on Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy. Verde River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal Creek; north along Eagle Creek to the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation boundary; north along the San Carlos 89) to AZ Hwy 82; northeast on AZ Hwy 82 to AZ Hwy 83; 116 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 117 for the course, and Is reasonable and commensurate 2. Does not exceed $25. 1. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 southerly along the Arizona-Californiasoutherly along state line to I-8; south- to U.S. Hwyeasterly on I-8 on U.S. 95; easterly and northerly Hwy Castle road; northeast on the 95 to the Castle Dome Refuge boundary;the Kofa National Wildlife Dome Rd. to - refuge boundarynorth along the Cabin-King Val to the Stone Rd. Valley west along the Stone Cabin-King ley Rd. (King Rd.); (King Rd.) to U.S. Hwy 95; north on U.S. Hwyto the Cibola 95 south the to Rd. Lake Cibola the on south and west Rd.; Lake portions that are sovereign end of Cibola Lake; except those tribal lands of the Quechan Tribe. HwyUnit 44A -- Beginning at U.S. 95 and the Bill Wil- Hwyliams River; south along U.S. 95 to AZ Hwy 72; southeasterly on AZ Hwy- Vicks to Vicksburg; south on the 72 I-10 easterly on Rd. to I-10; burg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge on northwesterly Rd. (Exit 81); to the Salome-Hassayampa to Eagle Eye Rd.; northeasterly the Salome-Hassayampa Rd. east on U.S. Hwyon Eagle Eye Rd. to Aguila; 60 to AZ Hwy to U.S. Hwy 93; northwesterly northeasterly on AZ Hwy 71 71; on U.S. Hwy 93 to the Santa Maria River; westerly along the rivers to U.S. HwySanta Maria and Bill Williams 95; except tribal lands of the Colorado those portions that are sovereign River Indian Tribes. Unit 44B - Beginning at Quartzsite; south on U.S. Hwy 95 to the Crystal Hill Rd. (Blevens Rd.); east on the Crystal Hill Rd. (Blevens Rd.) to the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; north and east along the refuge boundary to the Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Rd.; north on the Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Rd. to AZ Hwy northwest on AZ 72; Hwy to U.S. Hwy 72 on U.S. Hwy 95; south to Quartzsite. 95 Unit 45A -- Beginning at the junction of the Stone Cabin- Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Rd. (King Rd.) and King Valley Rd. (King Rd.) boundary;Valley Cabin-King Stone east on the to O-O Junction; north from O-O Junction on the Kofa Mine Rd. to the Evening Star Mine; north on a line over Polaris Mountain to Midwell-Alamo Spring-Kofa Cabin Rd. (Wilbanks - Rd.); north on the Midwell-Alamo Spring-Kofa Cabin Rd. (Wil Gas Pipeline Rd.; north on Natural banks Rd.) to the El Paso boundarynorth the to junction the from line a of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; west and south on the boundary line (King Rd.). Rd. to Stone Cabin-King Valley Unit 45B -- Beginning at O-O Junction; north from O-O Junc- tion on the Kofa Mine Rd. to the Evening Star Mine; north Mountain to Midwell-Alamo Spring- on a line over Polaris Kofa Cabin Rd. (Wilbanks Rd.); north on the Midwell-Alamo Natural the El Paso to Rd.) (Wilbanks Rd. Cabin Spring-Kofa the Gas Pipeline Rd.; north on a line from the junction to north Kofa National Wildlife Refuge boundary; east to the east refuge boundary; west along the Kofa National south and Rd. Wildlife Refuge boundary to the Stone Cabin-King Valley the Stone Rd./Ave 40E); north and west on (Wellton-Kofa Rd./Ave 40E) to O-O Rd. (Wellton-Kofa Cabin-King Valley Junction. Unit 45C -- Beginning at the junction of the Stone Cabin- Rd. (King Rd.) and Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; King Valley south, east, and north along the refuge boundary to the Stone Rd. (King Rd.); north and west on the Stone Cabin-King Valley Rd. (King Rd.) to the junction of the Stone Cabin-King Valley Wildlife National Kofa and Rd.) (King Rd. Valley Cabin-King Refuge boundary. Unit 46A -- That portion of the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge east of the Yuma-Pima County line. Unit 46B -- That portion of the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge west of the Yuma-Pima County line. R12-4-109 Education Course Fee Trapping Approved the provider of an approved Under A.R.S. § 17-333.02(A), educational and course of instruction in responsible trapping collect a fee from each participant environmental ethics may that: Station Rd. (Exit 289); northwest on Marsh Station Rd. to the northwest on Marsh Station 289); Station Rd. (Exit Rd. to its terminus, north on the Agua Verde Rd.; Agua Verde bound- Forest mile to the Coronado National then north 1/2 ary; boundary, along the National Forest north and west then bound- Park east along the Saguaro National west, north, and ary; National north and west along the Coronado continuing boundaryForest to the southern boundary of Catalina State west along the southern boundary Park; of Catalina State Park Rd.; west on to AZ north on AZ Hwy to Tangerine Hwy 77; 77 Rd. to I-10. Tangerine -- Beginning at AZUnit 39 Hwy east 85 and the Gila River; boundaryalong the Gila River to the western of the Gila River Community;Indian boundarythis southeasterly along to AZ (John AZ on south Parkway); HwyWayne (John 347 Hwy347 to AZ Parkway) HwyWayne 84; east on AZ Hwy 84 to Stan- field; south on the Stanfield-Cocklebur westerly on Rd. to I-8; Hyder Rd. to the Caliente the Agua northerly on 87; to Exit I-8 Ave.; north on 555th to 555th Rd.; northeasterly on Hyder Rd. Lahman Rd., which becomes Ave. to Lahman Rd.; east on on Agua Caliente Rd. to Old Agua Caliente Rd.; northeasterly Hwy on Old Hwy 80; northeasterly Hwy 80 to Arizona 85; southerly on AZ Hwy 85 to the Gila River; except those por- O’odham tions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Tohono Nation and the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Unit 40A -- Beginning at Ajo; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 85 to O’odham Why; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 86 to the Tohono Indian Reservation;(Papago) northerly and easterly along the reservation boundary to the Cocklebur-Stanfield Rd.; north on the Cocklebur-Stanfield Rd. to I-8; westerly on I-8 to AZ Hwy 85; southerly on AZ Hwy 85 to Ajo. the Unit 40B -- Beginning at Gila Bend; westerly on I-8 to River to the River; southerly along the Colorado Colorado Mexicanborder to along the border at San Luis; southeasterly northerly, easterly Refuge; the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife and southerly around the refuge boundary to the Mexican O’odham border; southeast along the border to the Tohono Indian Reservation;(Papago) along the reservation northerly boundary to AZ Hwy 86; northwesterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy 85; north on AZ Hwy- 85 to Gila Bend; except those por tions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Cocopah Tribe. HwyI-8 and U.S. -- Beginning at (in Yuma); east- 95 41 Unit northerly on the Agua Caliente Rd. to erly on I-8 to exit 87; north Ave.; to 555th Rd. Hyder northeasterly on Rd.; Hyder the which Rd., Lahman on Lahman Rd.; east Ave. to 555th on on Agua Caliente Caliente Rd.; northeasterly becomes Agua Rd. to Old Hwy 80; northeasterly on Old Hwy 80 to Arizona Hwy 85; northerly on AZ Hwyon 85 to Oglesby Rd.; north to Exit 45; southerly on westerly on I-10 Oglesby Rd. to I-10; Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Rd. to the Refuge boundary; westerly, and northerly along easterly, southerly, the boundary Rd.; southwesterly on the to the Castle Dome Castle Dome Rd. to U.S. Hwy 95; southerly on U.S. Hwy 95 to I-8. Canal Unit 42 -- Beginning at the junction of the Beardsley and U.S. Hwy 93 (U.S. 89, U.S. 60); northwesterly on U.S. Hwy to U.S. Hwy southwesterly on AZ Hwy 71 93 to AZ Hwy 71; 60; westerly on U.S. Hwy 60 to Aguila; south on the Eagle Eye Rd. to the Salome-Hassayampa Rd.; southeasterly on the to easterly on I-10 (Exit 81); Salome-Hassayampa Rd. to I-10 to the Trail north along Jackrabbit (Exit 121); Trail Jackrabbit Indian School road; east along Indian School Rd. to the Beard- sley Canal; northeasterly along the Beardsley Canal to U.S. Hwy 93. U.S. Hwyat -- Beginning 43A Unit Bill Williams the and 95 River; west along the Bill Williams River to the Arizona-Cal- ifornia state line; southerly to the south end of Cibola Lake; northerly and easterly on the Cibola Lake Rd. to U.S. Hwy Rd. on U.S. Hwysouth 95; Valley Cabin-King Stone to the 95 Rd. (King (King Rd.); east along the Stone Cabin-King Valley west boundarythe to Rd.) Ref- Wildlife National Kofa the of uge; northerly along the refuge boundary to the Crystal Hill Rd. (Blevens Rd.); northwesterly on the Crystal Hill Rd. (Blev- HwyU.S. to Rd.) ens HwyU.S. on northerly 95; the Bill to 95 Williams River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal River Indian Tribes. lands of the Colorado Unit 43B -- Beginning at the south end of Cibola Lake; Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Unit 38M -- Beginning at the junction of I-10 and Tangerine and Tangerine -- Beginning at the junction of I-10 Unit 38M Rd. (Exit 242); Valley to Avra southeast on I-10 Rd. (Exit 240); Rd. to Sandario Rd.; south on Sandario Valley west on Avra ReservationIndian Xavier San the to Rd. boundary; and south to south on I-19 east along the reservation boundary to I-19; east on Sahuarita Rd. to AZ HwySahuarita Rd. (Exit 75); 83; to Marsh east on I-10 (Exit 281); north on AZ Hwy 83 to I-10 Unit 37B -- Beginning at the junction of AZUnit 37B Hwy and AZ 79 northwest on AZHwy Hwy to U.S. Hwy 77; 79 60; east on U.S. to AZ Hwy southeast on AZ Hwy 177 Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 177; southeast and southwest on AZ to AZ Hwy77; Hwy 77 79. Unit 37A -- Beginning at the junction of I-10 and Tangerine Rd. and Tangerine -- Beginning at the junction of I-10 Unit 37A west Rd. (Exit 242); Valley to Avra southeast on I-10 (Exit 240); Rd. to Sandario Rd.; south on Sandario Rd. to Valley on Avra AZ O’odham Hwy 86; southwest on AZ Hwythe Tohono 86 to Nation boundary; north, east, and west along this boundary Rd.; north on to Battaglia Rd.; east on Battaglia Rd. to Toltec to AZ Hwy 87 southeast on I-10 (Exit 203); to I-10 Rd. Toltec north on AZ Hwyto AZ east on AZ 87 Hwy 287; (Exit 211); to AZHwy HwyAZ at Florence; southeast on 287 79 Hwy 79 - to its junction with AZ south on AZ Hwy to Tanger Hwy 77; 77 Rd. to I-10. ine Rd.; west on Tangerine Unit 36C -- Beginning at the junction of AZUnit 36C Hwy 86 and AZ Hwy on AZ southerly 286; Hwy to the U.S.- Mexico bor- 286 der; westerly along the border to the east boundary of the Indian Reservation; (Papago) northerly O’odham Tohono along the reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 86; easterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy 286. Unit 36B - Beginning at I-19 and Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy(U.S. Avenue Grand and 89) I-19 at Beginning - 36B Unit U.S.-Mexico the to Avenue Grand on southwest Nogales; in border; west along the U.S.-Mexico border to AZ Hwy 286; north on AZ Hwy to the Arivaca-Sasabe 286 Rd.; southeasterly on the Arivaca-Sasabe Rd. to the town of Arivaca; from the south townArivaca of Arivacathe on northeasterly I-19; to Rd. Avenue (U.S. Hwy to Grand 89). on I-19 Unit 36A - Beginning at the junction of Sandario Rd. and AZUnit 36A Hwy 86; southwesterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy south- 286; erly on AZ Hwy to the Arivaca-Sasabe 286 Rd.; southeasterly on the Arivaca-Sasabe Rd. to the town of Arivaca; from the north town of Arivaca northeasterly on the Arivaca Rd. to I-19; to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian on I-19 Reservationboundary; res- the along northerly westerly and ervation boundary to the Sandario road alignment; north on Sandario Rd. to AZ Hwy 86. Unit 35B - Beginning at Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy - Beginning at Grand Unit 35B 89) at the U.S.-Mexico border in Nogales; east along the U.S.-Mexico Rd. to Patagonia Rd.; north on the Lochiel border to Lochiel San Rafael Rd. to San San Rafael Rd.; north on the Patagonia 58 Rd.; north on the San Rafael Valley-FS 58 Rafael Valley-FS Rd.; to Ranch Christian Ln. on the Ln.; north to Christian Rd. east and north on the Ranch Rd. to FR 799-Canelo Rd.; Pass northeasterly on FR 799-Canelo Rd. to AZ Pass Hwy- 83; north westerly on the AZ Hwy 83 to Elgin Canelo Rd.; north on the Elgin Canelo Rd. to Upper Elgin Rd.; north on the Upper Elgin Rd. to AZ Hwy on AZ 82; southwest Hwy Avenue; 82 to Grand Avenue to the U.S.-Mexico border. southwest on Grand Unit 35A -- Beginning on the U.S.-Mexico border at the San -- Beginning on the U.S.-Mexico border at the San Unit 35A Rd.; north on River; west along the border to Lochiel Pedro - Rd.; north on the Pata San Rafael Rd. to Patagonia Lochiel Rd.; north on 58 Valley-FS gonia San Rafael Rd. to San Rafael Christian Ln.; north on the Rd. to 58 the San Rafael Valley-FS to Rd. Ranch on the north and east Rd.; Ranch to Ln. Christian FR 799-Canelo Rd.; northeasterly on the FR Pass 799-Canelo Rd. to AZPass Hwy83; northwesterly on the AZ Hwy 83 to on the Elgin-CaneloElgin Canelo Rd.; northeasterly Rd. to Upper Elgin Rd. to AZUpper Elgin Rd.; north on the Hwy 82; easterly on AZ Hwy River; south along the 82 to the San Pedro River to the U.S.-Mexico border. San Pedro Unit 34B -- Beginning at AZ Hwy 83 and I-10 Exit 281; east- Exit 281; at AZ -- Beginning 34B Unit Hwy and I-10 83 the San Pedro River; south along the San Pedro to erly on I-10 River to AZ Hwy 82; westerly on AZ Hwy 82 to AZ Hwy 83; Exit 281. northerly on AZ Hwy 83 to I-10 northerly on AZ Hwy road alignment; west 83 to the Sahuarita on south Exit 75; road alignment to I-19 along the Sahuarita (U.S. Hwy Avenue to Grand 89). I-19 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

agricultural land, or timber or livestock operations. period. R12-4-110 G. A person shall submit an application for posting state land C. The person shall surrender the entire condemned wildlife Posting and Access to State Land to prohibit hunting, fishing, or trapping under subsection carcass and any parts thereof to the Department. (F), or to close an existing road under subsection (E), as 1. Upon surrender of the condemned wildlife, the A. For the purpose of this Section: required under R12-4-610. If an application to close state Department shall provide to the person written autho- “Corrals,” “feed lots,” or “holding pens” mean completely land to hunting, fishing, or trapping is made by a person rization allowing the person to purchase a duplicate fenced areas used to contain livestock for purposes other than the state land lessee, the Department shall pro- hunt permit- or nonpermit-tag. other than grazing. vide notice to the lessee and the State Land Commissioner 2. The person may purchase a duplicate tag from any “Existing road” means any maintained or unmaintained before the Commission considers the application. The Department office or license dealer where the permit- road, way, highway, trail, or path that has been used state land lessee or the State Land Commissioner shall file tag is available. for motorized vehicular travel, and clearly shows or any objections with the Department, in writing, within 30 D. If the duplicate tag is issued by a license dealer, the license has a history of established vehicle use, and is not cur- days after receipt of notice, after which the matter shall be dealer shall forward the written authorization to the rently closed by the Commission. submitted to the Commission for determination. Department with the report required under R12-4-105(K). “State lands” means all land owned or held in trust by the H. A person may use a vehicle on or off a road to pick up state that is managed by the State Land Department lawfully taken big game animals. R12-4-114 and lands that are owned or managed by the Game I. The closing of state land to hunting, fishing, or trapping and Fish Commission. shall not restrict any other permitted use of the land. Issuance of Nonpermit-tags and Hunt B. In addition to the prohibition against posting proscribed J. State trust land may be posted with signs that read “State Permit-tags under A.R.S. § 17-304, a person shall not lock a gate, con- Land No Trespassing,” but such posting shall not pro- A. The Department provides numbered tags for sale to the struct a fence, place an obstacle, or otherwise commit an hibit access to such land by any person lawfully taking public. The Department shall ensure each tag: act that denies legally available access to or use of any or retrieving wildlife or conducting any activities that are 1. Includes a transportation and shipping permit as pre- existing road upon state lands by persons lawfully taking within the scope of and take place while lawfully hunting scribed under A.R.S. §§ 17-332 and 17-371, and or retrieving wildlife or conducting any activities that are or fishing. 2. Clearly identifies the animal for which the tag is valid. within the scope of and take place while lawfully hunting K. When hunting, fishing, or trapping on state land, a license B. If the Commission establishes a big game season for which or fishing. holder shall not: a hunt number is not assigned, the Department or its 1. A person in violation of this Section shall take imme- 1. Break or remove any lock or cut any fence to gain authorized agent, or both, shall sell nonpermit-tags. diate corrective action to remove any lock, fence, or access to state land; 1. A person purchasing a nonpermit-tag shall provide all other obstacle unlawfully preventing access to state 2. Open and not immediately close a gate; of the following information to a Department office or lands. 3. Intentionally or wantonly destroy, deface, injure, license dealer at the time of purchase; the applicant’s: 2. If immediate corrective action is not taken, a represen- remove, or disturb any building, sign, equipment, a. Name, tative of the Department may remove any unlawful marker, or other property; b. Mailing address, and posting and remove any lock, fence, or other obstacle 4. Harvest or remove any vegetative or mineral that unlawfully prevents access to state lands. c. Department identification number. resources or object of archaeological, historic, or sci- 2. An applicant shall not obtain nonpermit-tags in excess 3. In addition, the Department may take appropri- entific interest; ate legal action to recover expenses incurred in the of the bag limit established by Commission Order 5. Appropriate, mutilate, deface, or destroy any natural when it established the season for which the nonper- removal of any unlawful posting or obstacle that pre- feature, object of natural beauty, antiquity, or other vented access to state land. mit-tags are valid. public or private property; C. If the number of hunt permits for a species in a par- C. The provisions of this Section do not allow any person to 6. Dig, remove, or destroy any tree or shrub; trespass upon private land to gain access to any state land. ticular hunt area must be limited, a Commission Order 7. Gather or collect renewable or non-renewable D. A person may post state lands as closed to hunting, fish- establishes a hunt number for that hunt area, and a hunt resources for the purpose of sale or barter unless spe- permit-tag is required to take the species in that hunt area. ing, or trapping without further action by the Commission cifically permitted or authorized by law; or when the state land is within one-quarter mile of any: 1. A person applying for a hunt permit-tag shall submit 8. Frighten or chase domestic livestock or wildlife, or an application as described under R12-4-104. 1. Occupied residence, cabin, lodge, or other building; or endanger the lives or safety of others when using a 2. Corrals, feed lots, or holding pens containing concen- 2. The Department shall determine whether a hunt per- motorized vehicle or other means; or mit-tag will be issued to an applicant as follows: trations of livestock other than for grazing purposes. 9. Operate a motor vehicle off road or on any road E. The Commission may grant permission to lock, tear down, a. The Department shall reserve a maximum of 20% closed to the public by the Commission or landowner, of the hunt permit-tags for each hunt number, or remove a gate or close a road or trail that provides except to retrieve a lawfully taken big game animal. legally available access to state lands for persons lawfully except as established under subsection (C)(2)(b), taking wildlife or conducting any activities that are within for antelope, bear, deer, elk, javelina, and turkey the scope of and take place while lawfully hunting or fish- R12-4-111 and reserve a maximum of 20% of the hunt per- ing if access to such lands is provided by a reasonable Identification Number mit-tags for all hunt numbers combined statewide alternate route. for bighorn sheep and buffalo to issue to persons A person applying for a Department identification number, as who have bonus points and shall issue the hunt 1. Under R12-4-610, the Director may grant a permit to a defined under R12-4-101, shall provide the person’s: permit-tags as established under subsection (C) state land lessee to temporarily lock a gate or close an 1. Full name, (2)(c). existing road that provides access to state lands if the 2. Any additional names the person has lawfully used in taking of wildlife will cause unreasonable interference b. For antelope, bear, deer, elk, javelina, and turkey, the past or is known by, during a critical livestock or commercial operation. the Department shall reserve one hunt permit-tag This permit shall not exceed 30 days. 3. Date of birth, and for any hunt number with fewer than five, but more than one, hunt permit-tags and shall issue 2. Applications for permits for more than 30 days shall 4. Mailing address. the tag as established under subsection (C)(2) be submitted to the Commission for approval. R12-4-112 (c). When this occurs, the Department shall adjust 3. If a permit is issued to temporarily close a road or the number of available hunt permit-tags in order gate, a copy of the permit shall be posted at the point Diseased, Injured, or Chemically-immobi- to ensure the total number of hunt permit-tags of the closure during the period of the closure. lized Wildlife available does not exceed the 20% maximum F. A person may post state lands other than those referenced A. A person who lawfully takes and possesses wildlife specified in subsection (C)(2)(a). under subsection (D) as closed to hunting, fishing, or trap- believed to be diseased, injured, or chemically-immobi- c. The Department shall issue the reserved hunt ping, provided the person has obtained a permit from the lized may request an inspection of the wildlife carcass permit-tags for hunt numbers that eligible appli- Commission authorizing the closure. A person possessing provided: cants designate as their first or second choices. a permit authorizing the closure of state lands shall post 1. The wildlife was lawfully taken and possessed under a The Department shall issue the reserved hunt signs in compliance with A.R.S. 17-304(C). The Commission permit-tags by random selection: may permit the closure of state land when it is necessary: valid hunt permit- or nonpermit-tag, and 2. The person who took the wildlife did not create the i. First, to eligible applicants with the highest 1. Because the taking of wildlife constitutes an unusual number of bonus points for that genus; hazard to permitted users; condition. B. The Department, after inspection, may condemn the ii. Next, if there are reserved hunt permit-tags 2. To prevent unreasonable destruction of plant life or remaining, to eligible applicants with the habitat; or carcass if it is determined the wildlife is unfit for human consumption. The Department shall condemn chemically- next highest number of bonus points for 3. For proper resource conservation, use, or protection, immobilized wildlife only when the wildlife was taken that genus; and including but not limited to high fire danger, excessive during the immobilizing drug’s established withdrawal iii. If there are still tags remaining, to the next interference with mineral development, developed 118 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 119 Number of years of residency immediately preceding application, Date of birth, and Daytime and evening telephone numbers, i. Name, ii. Mailing address, iii. iv. v. The species that the applicant would like to hunt, if selected, The Department or its authorized agent shall appli- attempt to contact each randomly-selected canta within times three least telephone at by period. 24-hour If an applicant cannot be contacted or is unable to participate in the supplemental hunt, the Department or its authorized agent shall return the application to the hunter pool and draw another application. In compliance with subsection (D)(4), the Depart- ment or its authorized agent shall select no more applications after the number of restricted nonpermit-tags establish by Commission Order are issued. Remove the person’s application from the hunter pool, and Offer that restricted nonpermit-tag to another person whose application from the is drawn hunter pool as established under this Section. The fee for the tag as established under R12-4- has been reduced, or subsection (F) if the fee 102 and An applicantrestricted not apply for or obtain a shall the bag to take wildlife in excess of nonpermit-tag by Commission Order. limit established does not a restricted nonpermit-tag The issuance of established the bag limit exceed to person authorize a Order. by Commission Obtain a restricted nonpermit-tag as prescribed under as prescribed a restricted nonpermit-tag Obtain this Section, and a valid hunting license. If the applicantPossess does the license will expire not possess a valid license or the applicantbefore the supplemental hunt, shall purchase an appropriate license. The Department shall purge and renewThe Department shall purge the hunter pool on an annual basis. An applicant under this for a restricted nonpermit-tag permit-tag applicationsubsection shall submit a hunt to the Department. The application is available at any at online or agent, authorized an office, Department The applicant shall provide all of the www.azgfd.gov. following information on the application: a. The applicant’s: b. c. The applicant’s hunting license number. In addition to the requirements established under subsection (I)(2), at the time of application the appli- cantapplicationsubmit the shall fee required under R12-4-102. When issuing a restricted nonpermit-tag, the Depart- select ment or its authorized agent shall randomly applicants from the hunter pool. a. b. c. The Department shall reserve a restricted nonpermit- tag for an applicant only for the period specified by the Department when contact is made with the applicant. If an applicant fails to purchase the nonpermit-tag within the specified period, the Department or its authorized agent shall: a. b. A person who participates in a supplemental hunt through the hunter pool shall be removed from the supplemental hunter pool for the genus for which the person participated. A hunter pool applicant who is selected and who wishes to participate in a supplemental hunt shall submit the following to the Department to obtain a restricted nonpermit-tag: a.

2. 3. 1. 2. The Department or its authorized agent shall maintain a The Department or its authorized companion other than hunts supplemental for hunter pool tag hunts. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 H. shall: participate in a supplemental hunt, a person To I. A.R.S. § 17-239; if the Commission has prescribed nonpermit-tags by Commission Order for the purpose of meeting management objectives because regular seasons are not, have not been, or will not be sufficient or effective to achieve management objectives. The Department shall not issue more restricted nonpermit-tags than the maximum number prescribed by Commission Order. A restricted nonpermit-tag is valid only for the supplemental hunt for which it is issued. for a supplemental hunt prescribed by Commission for a supplemental hunt prescribed season dates and open Order that exactly matches the which a hunt hunt, for game another big areas of permit-tags are issued number is assigned and hunt through the computer draw. threat to the health, sons constituting an immediate safetyor its habitat, or or management of wildlife public health or safety. or Commis- or guidelines contained in Department plans, which sion-approved wildlife management plans, or hunt include hunt guidelines, operational recommendations; application for a supplemental hunt. season for a supplemental hunt established by the Commission for the following purposes: of depredating wildlife as authorized under Take of wildlife under an Emergency Season; or Take of wildlife under a population management hunt Take Regular seasons have not met or will not meet management objectives; of wildlife is necessary to meet management Take objectives; and Issuance of a specific number of restricted nonpermit- tags is likely to meet management objectives. Select season dates, within the range of dates listed in Select season dates, within the range the Commission Order; hunt of range the within specific hunt areas, Select areas listed in the Commission Order; Select the legal animal that may be taken from the list of legal animals identified in the Commission Order; Determine the number of restricted nonpermit-tags that will be issued from the maximum number of tags authorized in the Commission Order. a. b. The Department shall not accept a group application, for a restricted nonper- as defined under R12-4-104, mit-tag.

For the purposes of this Section, the following the purposes For deﬁnitions apply: nonpermit-tag valid “Companion tag” means a restricted “Emergency season” means a season established for rea- goals, recommendations, “Management objectives” means “Hunter pool” means all persons who have submitted an “Restricted nonpermit-tag” means a permit limited to a The Commission shall, by Commission Order, open a The Commission shall, by Commission Order, open a season or seasons and prescribe a maximum number of restricted nonpermit-tags to be made available under this Section. - a population manage The Department shall implement ment hunt under the open season or seasons established under subsection (B) if the Department determines the: 1. 2. 3. To implement a population management hunt established hunt management a population implement To by Commission Order, the Department shall: 1. 2. 3. 4. The provisions of R12-4-104, R12-4-107, R12-4-114, and R12-4-114, R12-4-107, The provisions of R12-4-104, hunt. do not apply to a supplemental R12-4-609 If the Department anticipates the normal fee structure will If the Department anticipates the Department then adequate participation, generate not as may reduce restricted nonpermit-tag fees up to 75%, authorized under A.R.S.§ 17-239(D). A supplemental hunt application submitted in accordance with this Section does not invalidate any other application submitted by the person for a hunt permit-tag. 1.

Restricted Nonpermit-Tags; Supplemental Nonpermit-Tags; Restricted Hunter Pool Hunts and A. R12-4-115 B. C. D. E. F. G. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona First, to hunt numbers designated by eli- by designated numbers hunt First, to applicantsgible second or first their as choices; and by eli- Next, to hunt numbers designated gible applicants or fifth as their third, fourth, choices. eligible applicants next highest with the the continuing in points; number of bonus until all of the reservedsame manner tags or until there are no more have been issued applicants number who have for that hunt bonus points. ii. i. If the bag limit is more than one per calendar year, or if there are unissued hunt permit-tags the computer draw, remaining after the random Department shall ensure these hunt permit-tags are available on a first-come, first-served basis as specified in the annual hunt permit-tag application schedule. Before each of the three passes listed under Before each of the three application(C)(2)(c)(i),(ii), and (iii), each is random processed through the Department’s number random A program. number generator is assigned to each application; an additional number is assigned to each applicationrandom Hunter the including point, bonus group each for Education and Loyaltythe bonus points. Only for an applicalowest number generated - random newA process. draw computer the in used is tion for each application number is generated random for each pass of the computer draw. The Department shall ensure that all unreservedThe Department shall ensure selection: random hunt permit-tags are issued by f. e. d. A person shall not apply for any additional hunt- permit-tags if the person has reached the bag limit for that genus during the same calendar year. A person who surrenders a tag in compliance with for another hunt permit- is eligible to apply R12-4-118 tag for the same genus during the same calendar year, provided the person has not reached the bag limit for that genus. A person shall not exceed the established bag limit for limit bag established the exceed not shall person A that genus. For antelope, antlered deer, bull elk, or turkey, no For rounded down to the next lowest more than 10%, number, of the total hunt permit-tags in any hunt If a hunt number for antelope, antlered number. feweror permit- hunt 10 has turkey or bull elk, deer, tags, no more than one hunt permit-tag will be made available unless the hunt number has only one hunt permit-tag, then that tag shall only be available to a resident. For bighorn sheep and buffalo, no more than one For of the total hunt permit-tags, hunt permit-tag or 10% whichever is greater, for bighorn sheep or buffalo in The Department shall not make any computer draw. nor more than twoavailable more than 50% bighorn sheep or buffalo hunt permit-tags of the total in any hunt number.

2. 3. A person may purchase hunt permit-tags equal to the bag A person may purchase hunt permit-tags equal to the bag limit for a genus. 1. 2. 1. The Commission may, at a public meeting, increase the public at a The Commission may, number of hunt permit-tags issued to nonresidents in a when necessarycomputer draw to meet management objectives. The Department shall not issue under subsection (C)(2)(c), more than half of the hunt permit-tags made available to nonresidents under subsection (E). nonresident capA Section applies this under established under only to hunt permit-tags issued by computer draw subsections (C)(2)(c) and (d).

D. E. The Department shall make available to nonresidents: F. G. H. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

b. The applicant’s hunting license number. The option to surrender more than one hunt permit- option and who would have been next to receive a applicant shall possess an appropriate license tag during the membership period. tag for that hunt number, as evidenced by the random that is valid at the time of the supplemental hunt. 3. The Department may establish terms and conditions numbers assigned during the Department’s computer The applicant shall purchase a license at the time for the membership program in addition to the follow- draw process; of application when: ing: 3. Re-issuing the surrendered tag to an eligible person i. The applicant does not possess a valid a. Products and services to be included with each who would have been next to receive a tag for that license, or membership level. hunt number, as evidenced by the random numbers ii. The applicant’s license will expire before the b. Membership enrollment is available online only assigned during the Department’s computer draw supplemental hunt. and requires a person to create a portal account. process; or 7. A person who participates in a supplemental hunt c. Membership is not transferable. 4. Offering the surrendered tag through the first-come, shall not reapply for the hunter pool for that genus d. No refund shall be made for the purchase of a first-served process. until the hunter pool is renewed. membership, unless an internal processing error G. For subsections (F)(1), (2), and (3); if the Department J. The Department shall only make a companion tag resulted in the collection of erroneous fees. cannot contact a person qualified to receive a tag or the available to a person who possesses a matching hunt C. The tag surrender program is restricted to the surrender person declines to purchase the surrendered tag, the permit-tag and not a person from the hunter pool. of an original, unused hunt permit-tag obtained through a Department shall make a reasonable attempt to contact Authorization to issue a companion tag occurs when the computer draw. and offer the surrendered tag to the next person qualified to receive a tag for that hunt number based on the Commission establishes a hunt in Commission Order 1. A person must have a valid and active membership in assigned random number during the Department’s com- under subsection (B). the Department’s membership program with at least puter draw process. This process will continue until the 1. The requirements of subsection (D) are not applicable one unredeemed tag surrender that was valid: to a companion tag issued under this subsection. surrendered tag is either purchased or the number of per- a. On the application deadline date for the com- sons qualified is exhausted. For purposes of subsections 2. To obtain a companion tag under this subsection, an puter draw in which the hunt permit-tag being applicant shall submit a hunt permit-tag application (G) and (H), the term “qualified” means a person who surrendered was drawn, and satisfies the conditions for re-issuing a surrendered tag as to the Department. The application is available at any b. At the time of tag surrender. Department office and online at www.azgfd.gov. The provided under the selected re-issuing method. 2. A person who chooses to surrender an original, applicant shall provide all of the following information H. When the re-issuance of a surrendered tag involves a unused hunt permit-tag shall do so prior to the close on the application, the applicant’s: group application and one or more members of the group of business the day before the hunt begins for which a. Name, is qualified under the particular method for re-issuing the the tag is valid. surrendered tag, the Department shall offer the surren- b. Mailing address, 3. A person may surrender an unused hunt permit-tag dered tag first to the applicant designated “A” if qualified c. Department identification number, and for a specific species only once before any bonus to receive a surrendered tag. d. Hunt permit-tag number, to include the hunt points accrued for that species must be expended. 1. If applicant “A” chooses not to purchase the surren- number and permit number, corresponding with D. To surrender an original, unused hunt permit-tag, a person dered tag or is not qualified, the Department shall the season dates and open areas of the supple- shall comply with all of the following conditions: offer the surrendered tag to the applicant designated mental hunt. 1. A person shall submit a completed application form to “B” if qualified to receive a surrendered tag. 3. In addition to the requirements established under any Department office. The application form is avail- 2. This process shall continue with applicants “C” and subsection (J)(2), at the time of application the appli- able at any Department office and online at www. then “D” until the surrendered tag is either purchased cant shall: azgfd.gov. The applicant shall provide all of the follow- or all qualified members of the group application a. Provide verification that the applicant law- ing information on the application form: choose not to purchase the surrendered tag. fully obtained the hunt permit-tag for the hunt a. The applicant’s: I. A person who receives a surrendered tag shall submit the described under this subsection by presenting the i. Name, applicable tag fee as established under R12-4-102 and pro- hunt permit-tag to a Department office for verifi- ii. Mailing address, vide their valid hunting license number. cation, and iii. Department identification number, 1. A person receiving the surrendered tag as established b. Submit all applicable fees required under R12-4-102. iv. Membership number, under subsections (F)(1), (2), and (3) shall expend all bonus points accrued for that genus, except any R12-4-117 b. Applicable hunt number, c. Applicable hunt permit-tag number, and accrued Hunter Education and loyalty bonus points. Indian Reservations d. Any other information required by the Depart- 2. The applicant shall possess a valid hunting license at the time of purchasing the surrendered tag and at A state license, permit, or tag is not required to hunt or fish ment. the time of the hunt for which the surrendered tag is on any Indian reservation in this State. Wildlife lawfully taken 2. A person shall surrender the original, unused hunt valid. If the person does not possess a valid license at on an Indian reservation may be transported or processed permit-tag as required under subsection (C) in the the time the surrendered tag is offered, the applicant anywhere in the State if it can be identified as to species and manner described by the Department as indicated on shall purchase a license in compliance with R12-4-104. legality as provided in A.R.S. § 17-309(A)(19). All wildlife trans- the application form. 3. The issuance of a surrendered tag does not authorize ported anywhere in this State is subject to inspection under E. Upon receipt of an original, unused hunt permit-tag sur- a person to exceed the bag limit established by Com- the provisions of A.R.S. § 17-211(E)(4). rendered in compliance with this Section, the Department mission Order. shall: 4. It is unlawful for a person to purchase a surrendered 1. Restore the person’s bonus points that were expended R12-4-118 tag when the person has reached the bag limit for that for the surrendered tag, and Hunt Permit-tag Surrender genus during the same calendar year. 2. Award the bonus point the person would have A. The Commission authorizes the Department to implement J. A person is not eligible to petition the Commission under accrued had the person been unsuccessful in the com- a tag surrender program if the Director finds: R12-4-611 for reinstatement of any expended bonus points, puter draw for the surrendered tag. 1. The Department has the administrative capacity to except as authorized under R12-4-107(M). 3. Not refund any fees the person paid for the surren- implement the program; K. For the purposes of this Section and R12-4-121, “valid and dered tag, as prohibited under A.R.S. § 17-332(E). 2. There is public interest in such a program; or active membership” means a paid and unexpired mem- F. The Department may, at its sole discretion, re-issue or 3. The tag surrender program is likely to meet the bership in any level of the Department’s membership destroy the surrendered original, unused hunt permit-tag. Department’s revenue objectives. program. When re-issuing a tag, the Department may use any of the B. The tag surrender program is limited to a person who has following methods in no order of preference: a valid and active membership in a Department member- 1. Re-issuing the surrendered tag, beginning with the R12-4-121 ship program. highest membership level in the Department’s mem- Big Game Tag Transfer 1. The Department may establish a membership pro- bership program, to a person who has a valid and gram that offers a person various products and A. For the purposes of this Section,: active membership in that membership level and “Authorized nonprofit organization” means a nonprofit services. who would have been next to receive a tag for that 2. The Department may establish different membership organization approved by the Department to receive hunt number, as evidenced by the random numbers donated unused tags. levels based on the type of products and services assigned during the Department’s computer draw “Unused tag” means a big game hunt permit-tag, non- offered and set prices for each level. process; a. The lowest membership level may include the permit-tag, or special license tag that has not been 2. Re-issuing the surrendered tag to a person who has a attached to any animal. option to surrender one hunt permit-tag during valid and active membership in any tier of the Depart- B. A parent, grandparent, or guardian issued a big game the membership period. ment’s membership program with a tag surrender b. A higher membership level may include the hunt permit-tag, nonpermit-tag, or special license tag may 120 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 121 The applicant is 70 years of age or older and has The applicant is 70 or more con- been a resident of this state for 25 secutive years immediately preceding application for the license; and The information provided on the application is true and accurate. Applicant’s signature and date. The applicant’s signature shall be either notarized or witnessed by a Department employee, Physical applicant’s description, to include the eye color, hair color, height, and weight; Department identification number, when applicable; Residency status and number of years of residency immediately preceding application, when applicable; a. b. 3. a. Name; b. birth, Date of c. d. e. f. Mailing address, when applicable; g. Physical address; h. number, when available; and Telephone i. E-mail address, when available; Original or certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate; Original or copy of a valid government-issued driver’s license; or Original or copy of a valid government-issued identification card. Fails to meet the criteria prescribed under A.R.S. § A.R.S. under prescribed criteria the meet to Fails 17-336(A)(1), The license holder submits a written request to the Department for a no-fee duplicate paper license; and The Department’s records indicate a pioneer license was previously issued to that person. Januaryto prior license issued a pioneer person A shall be entitled to the privileges established 2014 1, under subsection (A). The applicant’s personal information: U.S. passport; Valid

The license was lost or destroyed; 2. Affirmation that: A pioneer license grants all of the hunting and fishing privi- all of the hunting and grants A pioneer license license. The hunting and fishing leges of a combination at a Department office. pioneer license is only available The pioneer license is a complimentary license and is valid for the license holder’s lifetime. or older and has been a resident A person who is age 70 consecutive year’s immediately of Arizona for at least 25 preceding application may apply for a pioneer license by submitting an application The applica to the Department. - Department and is available tion form is furnished by the A online at www.azgfd.gov. at any Department office and applicantpioneer license followingthe of all provide shall information on the application: 1. In addition to the requirements listed under subsection In addition to the requirements listed under subsection applicantan (C), submit also pioneer license shall for a any one of the following at the time of applica documents - tion: 1. 2. 3. 4. All information and documentation provided by the applicant is subject to Department verification. The Department shall return the original or certified copy of a document to the applicant after verification. The Department shall deny a pioneer license when the applicant: 1. 2. to comply with this Section, or Fails 3. Provides false information on the application. 2. 3. I. The Department shall provide written notice to the applicant stating the reason for the denial. The applicant may appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed under Ch 6, Article 10. A.R.S. Title 41, A pioneer license holder may request a no-fee duplicate of the paper license provided: 1.

2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 R12-4-201 Pioneer License A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. No less than 30 days prior to the computer No less than 30 application as genus, that for deadline draw hunt permit-tag applicationspecified in the schedule. ii. i. Name, ii. Physical address, iii. number; Telephone i. Name, ii. Address, iii. number; Telephone Children with life-threatening medical conditions or physical disabilities, or Contact information for the person responsible for ensuring compliance with this Section: Signature of the president and secretary-treasurer of the organization or their equivalents; and A copy of the organization’s articles of incorpo- and evidence that the organization has ration of the tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Code, unless a current and correct copy is already on file with the Department; A letter stating how the organization will partici- and program; Transfer pate in the Big Game Tag A statement that the person or organization sub- the applicationmitting conditions to the agrees and this Section. established under A.R.S. § 17-332 Has not reached the applicablereached not Has bag or lifetime annual limit for that genus, and A years of age on the date of the transfer. to 17 Is 10 shall have satisfac- 14 minor child under the age of hunter torily completed a Department-sanctioned education date of the course before the beginning hunt. Has not reached the applicablereached not Has bag or lifetime annual limit for that genus. Is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United Is qualified under section 501(c)(3) States Internal Revenue Code, and a. b. with service-connected disabilities. Veterans This authorization is valid for a period of one-year, unless revoked by the Department for noncompliance with the requirements established under A.R.S. § or this Section. 17-332 A nonprofit organization shall apply for authorization by submitting an application any Department office. to The application by the Department form is furnished and is available at any Department office. A nonprofit organization shall provide all of the following information on the application: a. Nonprofit organization’s information: b. c. d. Date of signing. In addition to the application, a nonprofit organization shall provide all of the following: a. b. Document identifying the organization’s mission; c. d. An applicant who is denied authorization to receive donated tags under this Section may appeal to the Chapter Commission as provided under A.R.S. Title 41, 6, Article 10. a valid hunting license, Possess a valid hunting license, and Possess

To receive an unused tag authorized under subsections (B) authorized under subsections receive an unused tag To following minor child shall meet the or (C), an eligible criteria: 1. 2. 3. To receive an unused tag authorized under subsection under authorized tag unused an receive To of the United of the Armed Forces (C), an eligible veteran States with a service-connected disability shall meet the following criteria: 1. 2. - A nonproﬁt organization is eligible to apply for autho rization to receive a donated unused tag, provided the nonproﬁt organization: 1. 2. Affords opportunities and experiences to: 3. 4. 5. 6.

D. E. F. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Provide proof of donation of the unused tag to be transferred; Provide proof of the minor child’s or vet- valid hunting license. eran’s No later than 60 days after the date on which the tag was donated to an authorized nonprofit organization; and ii. Provide the unused tag; iii. i. i. Proof of ownership- of the unused tag to be trans ferred, Proof of the person’s authority to act as the per- deceased person’s sonal representative of the estate. The person has a valid and active membership in with at the Department’s membership program least one unredeemed tag surrender on the application in deadline date, for the computer draw was surrendered permit-tag being hunt the which and at the time of tag surrender. drawn, The person submits a completed application form as described under R12-4-118; The person provides acceptable proof to the to an Department that the tag was transferred authorized nonprofit organization; and The person submits the request to the Depart- ment: To be eligible to receive a donated unused tag be eligible To from an authorized nonprofit organization, a minor child shall meet the criteria established under subsection (D). To obtain a transfer, the nonprofit organization obtain a transfer, To shall: A parent, grandparent, or guardian issued a tag may or guardian issued a A parent, grandparent, tag to a minor child or grandchild the unused transfer for which to the end of the season at any time prior was issued. the unused tag the transfer or guardian may A parent, grandparent, the followingunused tag by providing all of documen- office: tation in person at any Department a. b. tag, and The unused c. license. The minor’s valid hunting or legal guardian is If a parent, grandparent, of the per- deceased, the personal representative an unused tag to an eligible son’s estate may transfer representa- personal as the acting The person minor. tive shall present: a. certificate, The deceased person’s death and b. be eligible to receive an unused tag from a parent, To or legal guardian, the minor child shall grandparent, meet the criteria established under subsection (D). receiving an unused tag A minor child or grandchild shall be legal guardian or parent, grandparent, a from par- accompanied into the field by any grandparent, ent, or legal guardian of the minor child. A person who donates an original, unused hunt per- authorized an to drawing issued in a computer mit-tag nonprofit organization may submit a request to the Department for the reinstatement of the bonus points expended for that unused tag, provided all of the following conditions are met: a. b. c. d. b. The person or legal representative who donates the unused tag shall provide the authorized nonprofit written statement indicatingorganization with a the unused tag is voluntarily donated to the organization. An authorized nonprofit organization receiving a the donated tag under this subsection may transfer by unused tag to an eligible minor child or veteran contacting any Department office. a.

transfer the unused tag to the parent’s, grandparent’s, or tag to the parent’s, grandparent’s, the unused transfer child or grandchild. guardian’s minor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3. A person issued a tag or the person’s legal representative A person issued a tag or the person’s legal representative may donate the unused tag to a an authorized nonproﬁt - organization for use by a minor child with a life threaten ing medical physical condition or permanent disability or of the United States with a of the Armed Forces a veteran service-connected disability. 1. 2. C. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

will not expire. registration forms for all state migratory bird stamps R12-4-202 2. Will be reevaluated in three years, the disabled vet- sold with the monthly report required under A.R.S. § Disabled Veteran’s License eran’s license will expire three years from the date of 17-338. issuance. A. A disabled veteran’s license grants all of the hunting and G All information and documentation provided by the appli- R12-4-208 fishing privileges of a combination hunting and fishing cant is subject to Department verification. The Department license. The disabled veteran’s license is only available at a shall return the original or certified copy of a document to Guide License Department office. the applicant after verification. A. A guide, as defined under A.R.S. § 17-101, is a person who B. The disabled veteran’s license is a complimentary license H. The Department shall deny a disabled veteran’s license does any one of the following: and is valid for a three-year period from the issue date or when the applicant: 1. Advertises for guiding services. the license holder’s lifetime, as established under subsec- 1. Fails to meet the criteria prescribed under A.R.S. § 2. Is presented to the public for hire as a guide. tion (F). 17-336(A)(2), 3. Is employed by a commercial enterprise as a guide. C. An eligible applicant is a disabled veteran who: 2. Fails to comply with the requirements of this Section, 4. Accepts compensation in any form commensurate 1. Has been a resident of Arizona for at least one year or with the market value in this state for guiding services immediately preceding application, and 3. Provides false information during the application pro- in exchange for aiding, assisting, directing, leading, 2. Is receiving compensation from the United States gov- cess. or instructing a person in the field to locate and take ernment for permanent service-connected disabilities I. The Department shall provide written notice to the appli- wildlife. rated as 100% disabling. Eligibility for the disabled vet- cant stating the reason for the denial. The applicant may 5. Is not a landowner or lessee who, without full fair eran’s license is based on the disability rating, not on appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed under market compensation, allows access to the land- the compensation received by the veteran. A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10. owner’s or lessee’s property and directs and advises a D. A person applying for a disabled veteran’s license shall J. A disabled veteran’s license holder may request a no-fee person in taking wildlife. submit an application to the Department. The application duplicate paper license provided: B. A person shall not act as a guide unless the person holds form is furnished by the Department and available at any 1. The license was lost or destroyed, one of the following guide licenses: Department office and online at www.azgfd.gov. The appli- 1. A hunting guide license, which authorizes the license cant shall provide all of the following information on the 2. The license holder submits a written request to the Department for a duplicate license, and holder to act as a guide for the taking of lawful wildlife application: other than aquatic wildlife as defined under A.R.S. § 1. The applicant’s personal information: 3. The Department’s records indicate a disabled veteran’s license was previously issued to that person. 17-101. a. Name; K. A person issued a disabled veteran’s license prior to Janu- 2. A fishing guide license, which authorizes the license b. Date of birth, ary 1, 2014 shall be entitled to the privileges established holder to act as a guide for the taking of lawful c. Physical description, to include the applicant’s under subsection (A). aquatic wildlife. eye color, hair color, height, and weight; L. For the purposes of this Section, “disabled veteran” means 3. A hunting and fishing guide license, which authorizes d. Department identification number, when appli- a veteran of the armed forces of the United States with a the license holder to act as a guide for the taking of cable; service connected disability. lawful wildlife. e. Residency status and number of years of resi- C. A guide license shall expire on December 31 of each year. dency immediately preceding application, when R12-4-203 D. A person is not eligible to apply for an original or renewal applicable; guide license when any one of the following conditions f. Mailing address, when applicable; National Harvest Information Program apply: g. Physical address; (HIP); State Waterfowl and Migratory Bird 1. The applicant was convicted of a felony violation of h. Telephone number, when available; and Stamp any federal wildlife law, within five years immediately i. E-mail address, when available; A. All state fish and wildlife agencies are required to obtain preceding the date of application; 2. Affirmation that: data to assess the harvest of migratory game birds in 2. The applicant was convicted of a violation listed under a. The applicant meets the eligibility requirements compliance with the federally mandated National Harvest A.R.S. § 17-309(D), within five years immediately pre- prescribed under A.R.S. § 17-336(A)(2), Information Program administered by the United States ceding the date of application; b. The applicant has been a resident of this state for Fish and Wildlife Service in accordance with 50 C.F.R. Part 3. The applicant was convicted of a violation of a at least one year immediately preceding applica- 20. federal or state wildlife law for which a license tion for the license, and B. In compliance with the National Harvest Information to take wildlife may be revoked or suspended c. The information provided on the application is Program, the Department requires a person to possess a within five years immediately preceding the date true and accurate. migratory bird stamp or authorization number, which may of application; or be affixed to or written on the appropriate license, and a 3. Applicant’s signature and date. 4. The applicant’s privilege to take or possess current, valid federal waterfowl stamp. The migratory bird wildlife or to guide or act as a guide is currently E. In addition to the requirements established under sub- stamp and authorization number are required to take suspended or revoked anywhere in the United section (D), an applicant for a disabled veteran’s license band-tailed pigeons, moorhen, coots, doves, ducks, geese, States for violation of a federal or state wildlife shall, at the time of application, also submit an original snipe, or swans. law. certification or a benefits letter issued by the United 1. The state migratory bird stamp expires on June 30 of States Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) or obtained E. Notwithstanding subsection (D), a person who was con- each year. To obtain a state migratory bird stamp, a from the DVA website that meets the requirements speci- victed of a misdemeanor violation of any wildlife law person shall submit: fied in subsections (D)(1), (2), and (3). The certification within one year preceding the date of application may form is furnished by the Department and is available at a. The fee required under R12-4-102, and apply for a guide license provided the person immediately any Department office and online at www.azgfd.gov. The b. A completed state migratory bird registration and voluntarily reported the violation to the Department certification shall be completed by an agent of the United form to a license dealer or a Department office. after committing the violation. States Department of Veteran’s Affairs. The certification 2. The person shall provide on the state migratory bird F. An applicant for a guide license shall: shall include all of the following information: registration form the person’s: 1. Be 18 years of age or older, and 1. The applicant’s full name, a. Name, 2. Possess the required Department-issued license, as 2. Certification that the applicant is receiving com- b. Mailing address, applicable: pensation from the United States government for c. Date of birth, and a. A current Arizona hunting license when applying permanent service-connected disabilities rated as d. Information on past and anticipated hunting for a hunting guide license; 100% disabling, activity. b. A current Arizona fishing license when applying 3. Certification that the 100% rating is permanent, and: 3. The youth combination hunting and fishing license for a fishing guide license; a. Will not require reevaluation or includes the state migratory bird stamp privileges. c. A current Arizona combination hunting and fish- b. Will be reevaluated in three years, and A youth hunter who possesses a valid combination ing license when applying for a hunting and 4. The signature and title of the Department of Veterans’ hunting and fishing license shall obtain: fishing guide license; Affairs agent who issued or approved the certification. a. A Federal waterfowl stamp when the youth G. The guide license does not exempt the license holder from F. If the certification or benefits letter required under subsec- hunter is 16 years of age or older and is taking any applicable method of take or licensing requirement. tion (E) indicate the applicant’s disability rating of 100% is ducks, geese, swans, coots, gallinules; or The guide license holder shall comply with all applicable permanent and: b. A permit-tag when the youth hunter is taking Commission rules, including, but not limited to, rules governing: 1. Will not be reevaluated, the disabled veteran’s license sandhill crane. C. A license dealer shall submit state migratory bird 122 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 123 Arizona license, tag and permit numbers, and i. Name; ii. Guide license number; and iii. E-mail address, when available; and i. Name; ii. Mailing address, and iii. Number and species of wildlife taken by the clients; Game management unit or body of water where guiding activities took place; the in provided the information that Affirmation and annual report is true and accurate; The person shall be continuously present during present shall be continuously person The the entire pursuit of that specific target animal. If dogs are used, the person shall be present target specific a on released dogs are the when animal and shall be continuously present for the remainder of the pursuit. The application renewal for is submitted to the and December 31, Department by submitted receives the annual report The Department (R). in compliance with subsection A report is required whether or not the license holder A report is required whether performed any guiding activities. all of the followingThe annual report shall include information, as applicable: a. information: License holder’s personal b. Client’s personal information: c. Dates guiding activities were conducted; d. e. f. g. License holder’s signature and date. The Department shall not renew a guide license if the annual report is not submitted to the Department by of the following license year. January 10 The date a person presents the items to a Department office; The date a private express mail carrier receives the package containing the items as indicated on the shipping package; or Serviceof the United States Postal postmark date The stamped on the envelope containing the items. Possess a valid Arizona hunting, fishing, or combina- Possess tion hunting and fishing license, as applicable under subsection (F)(2). Present the license for inspection upon the request of any peace officer, wildlife manager, or game ranger. or state wildlife regu- Report any violation of a federal lation, law, or rule personally witnessed by the guide license holder. Use, or allow another person to use, any method or wildlife state or federal any under prohibited device regulation, law, or rule while taking wildlife. or attempt to aid another counsel, agree to aid, Aid, person in planning or engaging in conduct that results or state wildlife regula- in a violation of any federal tion, law, or rule while taking wildlife. Pursue any wildlife or hold at bay any wildlife for a person unless that person is present during the pursuit to take the wildlife. a. b.

2. under subsection (R). The current guide license shall (R). The current guide under subsection on the appli- a Department decision remain valid pending cation for renewal, provided: 1. A guide license holder shall submit to the Department the A guide license holder shall submit for the A.R.S. § 17-362(C) annual report required under of the following previous calendar year before January 10 - Depart The report form is furnished by the license year. ofﬁce or online at ment and is available at any Department www.azgfd.gov. 1. 2. 3. - The date of receipt for the items required under subsec tions (K), (L), (Q), and (R) shall be as follows: 1. 2. 3. - While performing guide activities or providing guide ser vices, a guide license holder shall: 1. 2. ossess avalidguidelicense. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3.

2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 R. S. T. U. A guide license holder shall not: Physical applicant’s description, to include the weight; eye color, hair color, height, and Social Security Number or Department identification number; The applicant meets the eligibility requirements prescribed under this Section; and The information provided on the application is true and accurate; Original or certified copy of the applicant’s the of copy certified or Original birth certificate; Original or copy of a valid government-issued driver’s license; or Original or copy of a valid government-issued identification card. a. Name; b. birth, Date of c. d. e. Residency status; f. Mailing address, when applicable; g. Physical address; h. when available; number, Telephone i. E-mail address, when available; j. of guide license sought; and Type k. year for which the application Calendar is made; a. Business name; and b. Business address, as applicable; a. b. Proof of the successful completion of the guide examination required under subsection (H). The applicant must successfully complete the examination within the twelve preceding the date of months immediately application. One of the following of the applicant’s as proof identity: a. U.S. passport; Valid b. c. d. Fails to meet the criteria prescribed under A.R.S. § under A.R.S. prescribed criteria the meet to Fails 17-362, Provides false information during the application process, to provide the annual report required under sub- Fails or section (R) by January 10, Provides false information in the annual report required under subsection (R) within three years immediately preceding the date of application. The applicant’s information: personal

Department office and online at www.azgfd.gov. A guide and online at www.azgfd.gov. Department office license applicant provide all of the following shall information on the application: 1. 2. The outfitting or guide: 3. Responses to questions relating to criminal violations; 4. Affirmation that: 5. Applicant’s signature and date. In addition to the requirements listed under subsection In addition to the requirements listed under subsection (K), an applicantlicense shall also submit the for a guide following documents at the time of application for an original or renewal of a guide license: 1. 2. All information and documentation provided by the guide All information and documentation provided by the guide license applicantDepartment verification. is subject to The a of certified copy or original the return shall Department document to the applicant verification. after An applicant for a guide license shall pay all applicable upon approval of an initial fees required under R12-4-102 or renewal application for a guide license. The Department shall deny a guide license when the applicant: 1. 2. to comply with the requirements of this Section, Fails 3. 4. 5. The Department shall provide written notice to the applicant stating the reason for the denial. The applicant may appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed under Chapter 6, Article 10. A.R.S. Title 41, A guide license holder may submit an application for renewal of a guide license after December 1 of the year it was issued. The Department shall not start the substantive before January review,41-1072, § A.R.S. under defined as of the following license year, unless the Department 10 receives the annual report prior to the date established

L. M. N. O. P. Q. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona A.R.S. Title 17 Game and Fish statutes and Com- A.R.S. Title 17 mission rules regarding the taking and handling of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife; Off-highway Ch 3, Article 20 A.R.S. Title 28, the use of statutes and rule regarding Vehicles off-highway vehicles; stat- Sports and Water Boating 3, 5, Ch Title A.R.S. utes and Commission rules on boating; laws regarding certain Special state and federal species; knowledge wildlife and habitat species of General that may occur in the same habitat; knowledgeGeneral of the types of habitat within the State; and knowledgeGeneral of special or concurrent jurisdictions within the State. Valid for a period up to twelve months prior to the Valid date on which the applicant an application submits to the Department. of the month or by Conducted on the first Monday interested in taking the special appointment. A person a Department office guide examination shall contact to obtain scheduling information. A person shall provide acceptable proof of identity,A person shall provide acceptable as listed under subsection (L)(2), prior to taking the examination. The examination may include questions regarding any of the following topics: a. b. c. d. lands; Requirements for guiding on federal e. Identification of aquatic wildlife species; f. Identification of wildlife; g. h. i. j. An applicantmay retake the examination who fails an examination on the same day or as otherwise agreed upon by the applicant and the examination adminis- An applicant who fails an examination twice on trator. the same day shall wait at least seven calendar days, from the examination date, before retaking the examination. The applicant is applying to add a new guiding authority to a current guide license; The applicant for a hunting guide license was con- or Game and Fish victed of a violation of A.R.S. Title 17 of handling and taking the governing rule Commission terrestrial wildlife within one year preceding the date of application; The applicant for a fishing guide license was convicted or Game and Fish Com- of a violation of A.R.S. Title 17 of handling and taking the governing rule mission aquatic wildlife within one year preceding the date of application; applicantThe renewala submit to failed application date of the guide postmarked before the expiration license; or The applicant failed to submit the annual report for of the fol- the preceding license year by January 10 lowing license year. Lawful methods of take, at a Department office. Provided

1. 2. Lawful and devices, 3. requirements. License Unless otherwise person under this Section, a provided administered complete the Department shall successfully questions of the at least 80% answer examination, and Guide license. a guide for to applying correctly, prior examinations are: 1. 2. 3. Conducted during normal business hours. 4. The examination is based on the typeThe examination is based on of guide license the person is seeking. 1. 2. 3. In addition to the guide examination requirement under subsection (H), a guide license holder shall take the Department administered examination when: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A person may apply for a guide license by submitting an applicationapplication to the Department. The form is furnished by the Department and is available at any H. I. J. K. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

4. Hold wildlife at bay other than during daylight hours, b. The information provided on the application is unless a Commission Order authorizes the take of the true and accurate, and R12-4-217 species at night. 3. Applicant’s signature and date. Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit V. As authorized under A.R.S. § 17-362(A), the Commission 4. The certification portion of the application shall be (CHAMP) may revoke or suspend a guide license when any one or completed by a healthcare provider. The healthcare more of the following actions occur: provider shall: A. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions 1. The guide license holder failed to comply with the a. Certify the applicant has one or more of the fol- apply: requirements of A.R.S. Title 17 or was convicted of vio- lowing physical limitations: “Healthcare provider” means a person who is licensed to lating any provision of A.R.S. Title 17. i. An amputation involving body extremities practice by the federal government, any state, or U.S. terri- 2. The guide license holder was convicted of a felony required for stable function to use conven- tory with one of the following credentials: violation of any federal wildlife law; tional archery equipment; Medical Doctor, 3. The guide license holder was convicted of a violation ii. A spinal cord injury resulting in a disability Doctor of Osteopathy, listed under A.R.S. § 17-309(D); to the lower extremities, leaving the appli- Doctor of Chiropractic, 4. The guide license holder was convicted of a violation cant nonambulatory; Nurse Practitioner, or of a federal or state wildlife law for which a license to iii. A wheelchair restriction; Physician Assistant. take wildlife may be revoked or suspended; or iv. A neuromuscular condition that prevents “Severe permanent disability” means one or more per- 5. The guide license holder’s privilege to take or possess the applicant from drawing and holding a manent physical or mental disabilities resulting from wildlife is suspended or revoked by any jurisdiction bow; amputation, arthritis, autism, blindness, burn injury, for violation of a federal or state wildlife law. v. A failed functional draw test that equals 30 cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, intellectual dis- pounds of resistance and involves holding it ability, muscular dystrophy, musculoskeletal disorders, R12-4-216 for four seconds; neurological disorders, paraplegia, pulmonary disorders, Crossbow Permit vi. A failed manual muscle test involving the quadriplegia and other spinal cord conditions, sickle cell grading of shoulder and elbow flexion and anemia, and end stage renal disease or a combination of A. For the purposes of this Section, “healthcare provider” extension or an impaired range-of-motion permanent disabilities resulting in comparable substantial means a person who is licensed to practice by the federal test involving the shoulder or elbow; or functional limitations. government, any state, or U.S. territory with one of the fol- vii. A combination of comparable physical dis- B. The Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit (CHAMP) lowing credentials: abilities resulting in the applicant’s inability allows a person with a severe permanent disability to per- Medical Doctor, to draw and hold a bow. form one or more of the following activities: Doctor of Osteopathy, b. Indicate whether the disability is temporary or 1. Discharge a firearm or other legal hunting device from Doctor of Chiropractic, permanent and, when temporary, specify the a motor vehicle if, under existing conditions: Nurse Practitioner, or expected duration of the physical limitation; and a. The discharge is otherwise lawful; Physician Assistant. c. Provide the healthcare provider’s: b. The motor vehicle is not in motion; B. A crossbow permit allows a person to use a crossbow, or i. Typed or printed name, c. The motor vehicle is not on any road, as defined any bow to be drawn and held with an assisting device, ii. License number, under A.R.S. § 17-101; and during an archery-only season, as prescribed under R12- iii. Business address, d. The motor vehicle’s engine is turned off. 4-318, when authorized under R12-4-304 as lawful for the iv. Telephone number, and 2. Discharge a firearm or other legal hunting device from species hunted. v. Signature and date; a watercraft, as defined under R12-4-501; provided the C. The crossbow permit does not exempt the permit holder motor is turned off, the sail furled, or both; and prog- 5. A person who holds a valid Challenged Hunter from any other applicable method of take or licensing ress has ceased. Access/Mobility Permit (CHAMP) and who is apply- requirement. The permit holder shall be responsible for ing for a crossbow permit is exempt from the a. The watercraft may be drifting as a result of cur- compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. requirements of subsection (E)(4) and shall indicate rent or wind, beached, moored, resting at anchor, D. The crossbow permit does not expire, unless: “CHAMP” in the space provided for the medical certi- or propelled by paddle, oars, or pole. 1. The medical certification portion of the application fication on the crossbow permit application b. A person may use a watercraft under power to indicates the person has a temporary physical disabil- F. All information and documentation provided by the appli- retrieve dead or wounded wildlife. ity; then the crossbow permit shall be valid only for cant is subject to Department verification. The Department c. For the purposes of this subsection, “watercraft” the period of time indicated on the crossbow permit shall return the original or certified copy of a document to does not include a sinkbox. as specified by the healthcare provider, the applicant after verification. 3. Use off-road locations in a motor vehicle if use is not 2. The permit holder no longer meets the criteria for G. The Department shall deny a crossbow permit when the in conflict with federal or state statutes or regulations obtaining the crossbow permit, or applicant: or local ordinances or regulations and the motor vehi- 3. The Commission revokes the person’s hunting privi- 1. Fails to meet the criteria prescribed under this Section, cle is used as a place to wait for game. A person shall leges under A.R.S. § 17-340. A person whose crossbow not use a motor vehicle to chase or pursue game. 2. Fails to comply with the requirements of this Section, permit is revoked by the Commission may petition the or 4. Designate an assistant to track and dispatch a Commission for a rehearing as established under R12- wounded animal, and to retrieve the animal, in accor- 3. Provides false information during the application pro- 4-607. dance with the requirements of this Section. cess. E. An applicant for a crossbow permit shall apply by submit- C. The CHAMP holder shall comply with all applicable regula- H. The Department shall provide written notice to the appli- ting an application to the Department. The application tory requirements. A CHAMP does not exempt the permit cant stating the reason for the denial. The applicant may form is furnished by the Department and is available at holder from any other applicable method of take or licens- appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed under any Department office and online at www.azgfd.gov. A ing requirement. A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10. crossbow permit applicant shall provide all of the follow- D. The CHAMP does not expire, unless: ing information on the application: I. The applicant claiming a temporary or permanent disabil- 1. The permit holder no longer meets the criteria for 1. The applicant’s: ity is responsible for all costs associated with obtaining the medical documentation, re-evaluation of the information, obtaining the CHAMP, or a. Name; or a second medical opinion. 2. The Commission revokes the person’s hunting privi- b. Date of birth; J. When acting under the authority of a crossbow permit, leges under A.R.S. § 17-340. A person whose CHAMP c. Physical description, to include the applicant’s the crossbow permit holder shall possess the permit, and is revoked by the Commission may petition the eye color, hair color, height, and weight; exhibit the permit upon request to any peace officer, wild- Commission for a rehearing as established under R12- d. Department identification number, when appli- life manager, or game ranger. 4-607. cable; K. A crossbow permit holder shall not: E. An applicant for a CHAMP shall apply by submitting an application to the Department. The application form is e. Residency status; 1. Transfer the permit to another person, or furnished by the Department and is available from any f. Mailing address, when applicable; 2. Allow another person to use or possess the permit. g. Physical address; Department office and online at www.azgfd.gov. The h. Telephone number, when available; and CHAMP applicant shall provide all of the following information on the application: i. E-mail address, when available; 1. The applicant’s: 2. Affirmation that: a. Name; a. The applicant meets the requirements of this Sec- tion, and b. Date of birth;

124 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 125 animal by the leg or foot. animal by the leg quickly and insensitive to pain animal unconscious death without recoverywith inevitable subsidence into of consciousness. water. inches in width and 24 12 inches in depth, exceed 12 inches in length. fired from the hand, incapable of firing fixed ammu- and loaded through the nition, having a single barrel, muzzle with black powder or synthetic black powder and a single projectile. from the shoulder, incapable of firing fixed ammuni- single chamber, and tion, having a single barrel and loaded through the muzzle with black powder or synthetic black powder projectile. and a single of the recognized as nonprofit under Section 501(c) U.S. Internal Revenue Code. used as a lure for animals. limited liability organi- company, non-governmental zation or club, licensed animal shelter, government entityother than the Department, and any officer, employee, volunteer, member, or agent of a person. pneumatic weapon that is charged from an external high compression source such as an air compressor, air tank, or external hand pump. lying openly on the ground or suspended in a manner so that it can by a bird. This does be seen from above flag, dried or bleached bone with not include a trap no attached tissue, or less than two ounces of paste- type bait. lines and not more than two hooks or two artificial lures or flies per line. that affords a hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface of the water. than animal parts that is suspended at least three feet above the ground. than on land. rather include evidence of species, gender, antler or horn of species, gender, antler include evidence growth, maturity and size. Take and tag only the wildlife identified on the tag; on identified wildlife only the tag and Take and Use a tag only in the season and hunt for which the tag is valid, as specified by Commission Order. Allowby killed to wildlife attached be to tag their another individual,

“Instant kill trap” means a device designed to render an render to designed device a means trap” kill “Instant than in used on land rather “Land set” means any trap that do not with dimensions “Minnow means a trap trap” a firearm intended to be “Muzzleloading handgun” means a firearm intended to “Muzzleloading rifle” means fired be “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is “Paste-type liquefied substance bait” means a partially partnership, means any individual, corporation, “Person” “Pre-charged pneumatic weapon” means an air gun or carcassa means bait” “Sight-exposed carcassa of parts or twoby using fish taking means fishing” “Simultaneous “Sinkbox” means a low device with a depression floating other made from materials attractant flag” means an “Trap used and anchored in water set” means any trap “Water “Foothold trap” means a device designed to capturemeans a device designed to trap” an “Foothold In addition to meeting requirements prescribed under an individual who takes wildlife shall have A.R.S. § 17-331, in possession any tag required for the particular season or hunt area. A tag obtained in violation of statute or rule is invalid and or possess wildlife. shall not be used to take, transport, An individual who lawfully possesses both a nonpermit-tag and a hunt permit-tag shall not take a genus or species in excess of the bag limit established by Commission Order for that genus or species. 1. 2. Except as permitted under R12-4-217, an individual shall Except as permitted under R12-4-217, not: 1. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 R12-4-302 Use of Tags A. B. C. D. An individual shall: E. hunting license upon request to any peace officer, upon request to any peace officer, hunting license or game ranger. wildlife manager, The CHAMP field while the assis- holder is in the and dispatching the wounded tant is tracking animal. per- the dispatch not transfer The assistant does the dispatch permit mit to anyone except that back to the CHAMPmay be transferred holder. that is lawfulDispatch is made by a method for in the particular the take of the particular animal requirements estab- season in accordance with and R12-4-318. lished under R12-4-304 permit to the The assistant attaches the dispatch carcasscarcassthe returns and animal the of to the CHAMP and the tag of the CHAMP holder, holder is affixed to the carcass. in locatingIf the assistant is unsuccessful and the assistant dispatching the wounded animal, the CHAMPreturns the dispatch permit to holders. The CHAMPholder shall strike the name and from the dispatch authorization of the assistant permit. restrain wildlife in order to directly apply a drug to drug a apply directly to order in wildlife restrain wildlife by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means. or any lighter-than-air contrivance. for fish and does not intended as visual attractants include living or dead organisms or edible parts of prepared food stuffs, or natural organisms, those corn, or artificial artificial artificial salmon eggs, marshmallows. without barbs or on which the barbs have been completely closed or removed. an animal by gripping the animal’s body. dae); which includes caribou, elk, moose, mule deer, reindeer, wapiti, and whitetail deer. wildlife alive and hold it without harm. on a side or in diameter and is retrieved by means of a hand-held line. greater than 3 feet in the greatest dimension, that is hand-held, non-motorized, and the motion of the net is caused by the physical effort of the individual. supplements, which affects the structure or mineral biological function of wildlife. nied by the applicable license, tag, stamp, or permit required by law and is identifiable as the “legal wildlife” prescribed by Commission Order, which may c. d. e. f. g. When the CHAMPthe When per- dispatch another needs holder mit for another big game hunt. All spaces for assistants are filled, the permit to another person, or Transfer “Administer” means to pursue, capture, or otherwise “Administer” means any contrivance used for flight in the air “Aircraft” lures and flies” means man-made devices “Artificial “Barbless hook” means any fishhook manufactured means a device designed to capture“Body-gripping trap” “Cervid” means any member of the deer family (Cervi- captureto device designed a means trap” “Confinement inches net” means a net that does not exceed 36 “Crayfish “Dip net” means any net, excluding the handle, that is no “Drug” means any chemical substance, other than food or “Evidence of legality” means the wildlife is accompa- A dispatch permit may not be reused when all spaces for A dispatch permit may not be reused when all spaces for designation of an assistant are filled or the dispatch permit is attached to a carcass. The CHAMP holder may request another dispatch permit from the Department if: 1. 2. The dispatch permit is lost, or 3. 1. 2. Allow use or possess the permit. another person to In addition to the definitions provided under A.R.S. § 17-101, In addition to the definitions provided under A.R.S. § 17-101, the following definitions apply to this Article unless otherwise specified: R12-4-301 Definitions N. O. A CHAMP holder shall not: Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Certify the applicant is a person with a severe permanent disability as defined under subsection (A), and The assistant’s name and valid Arizona hunting license number, The date and time the animal was wounded or killed, and The site where the animal is wounded and the location begins are marked from which tracking so they can be identified later. The assistant possesses the dispatch permit and a and dispatch- valid hunting license while tracking ing the wounded animal. When acting under the authority of the dispatch permit, the assistant shall possess and exhibit the dispatch permit and Signature and date; Physical to include the applicant’s description, eye height, and weight; color, hair color, The applicant of this Section, meets the requirements and applicationthe on provided information The true is and and accurate, The certification portion of the application shall be The healthcare completed by a healthcare provider. provider shall: a. b. Provide the healthcare provider’s: i. or printed name, Typed ii. Business address, iii. number, and Telephone iv. Fails to comply with the requirements of this Section, this requirements of the with comply to Fails or Provides false information during the application process. Dispatch and retrieve an animal wounded by the CHAMP holder, or Designate an assistant only after the animal is wounded or killed. Ensure the designation on the dispatch permit is in ink and includes a: a. A description of the animal, b. c. Ensure compliance with all of the following requirements: a. b. to meet the criteria prescribed under this Section, Fails

c. d. Department identification when applicable; number, e. Residency status; f. when applicable; Mailing address, g. Physical address; h. when available; and number, Telephone i. E-mail address, when available; 2. Affirmation that: a. b. 3. Applicant’s and date. signature 4. - All information and documentation provided by the appli cantverification. is subject to Department The Department shall return the original or certified copy of a document to the applicant after verification. applicantThe permanent disability claiming a severe is the obtaining with associated costs all for responsible medical documentation, re-evaluation of the information, or a second medical opinion. 1. 2. 3. - The Department shall provide written notice to the appli cant denial. The applicant stating the reason for the may appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed in Chapter 6, Article 10. A.R.S. Title 41, When acting under the authority of the CHAMP, the permit holder shall possess and exhibit the permit upon request to any peace officer, wildlife manager, or game ranger. The CHAMP holder shall ensure the CHAMP- vehicle plac ard, issued with the CHAMP, on the is visibly displayed when in use. motor vehicle or watercraft The Department shall provide a CHAMP holder with a dispatch permit that allows the CHAMP holder to designate a licensed hunter as an assistant to: 1. 2. Retrieve wildlife killed by the CHAMP holder. 1. 2. 3.

F. G. H. Department shall deny a CHAMP The when the applicant: I. J. K. L. M. The CHAMP holder shall: Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

2. Allow their tag to be possessed by another individual in this Section does not include any later amend- e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black who is in a hunt area, ments or editions. The incorporated material is powder; 3. Attach their tag to wildlife killed by another individual, available at any Department office, online from f. Shotguns shooting slugs, only; 4. Attach a tag issued to another individual to wildlife, or the Government Printing Office web site www. g. Pre-charged pneumatic weapons .35 caliber or 5. Possess a tag issued to another individual while in a gpoaccess.gov, or may be ordered from the larger; hunt area. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government h. Bows with a standard pull of 30 or more lbs, Printing Office, 732 N. Capitol St. N.W., Stop IDCC, F. Except as permitted under R12-4-217, immediately after an using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 Washington, D.C. 20401. individual kills wildlife, the individual shall attach the tag to inch in width with metal cutting edges; the wildlife carcass in the manner indicated on the tag. h. Discharge a pneumatic weapon .30 caliber or i. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 larger while taking wildlife within one-fourth mile G. An individual who lawfully takes wildlife with a valid tag lbs, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, and authorizes another individual to possess, transport, or inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch cabin, lodge or building without permission of the ship the tagged portion of the carcass shall complete the in width with metal cutting edges or bows as owner or resident. Transportation and Shipping Permit portion of the original described in subsection (A)(2)(h) to be drawn tag authorizing the take of that animal. 4. An individual shall not use edible or ingestible sub- and held with an assisting device; and stances to aid in taking big game. The use of edible H. If a tag is cut, notched, mutilated, or the Transportation j. Pursuit with dogs only between August 1 and or ingestible substances to aid in taking big game is and Shipping Permit portion of the tag is signed or filled December 31, provided the individual shall unlawful when: out, the tag is no longer valid for the take of wildlife. immediately kill or release the bear after it is a. An individual places edible or ingestible sub- treed, cornered, or held at bay. For the purpose R12-4-303 stances for the purpose of attracting or taking big of this subsection, “release” means the individual game, or removes the dogs from the area so the bear can Unlawful Devices, Methods, and b. An individual knowingly takes big game with the escape on its own after it is treed, cornered, or Ammunition aid of edible or ingestible substances placed for held at bay. A. In addition to the prohibitions prescribed under A.R.S. §§ the purpose of attracting wildlife to a specific 3. To take bighorn sheep: 17-301 and 17-309, the following devices, methods, and location. a. Centerfire rifles; ammunition are unlawful for taking any wildlife in this 5. Subsection (A)(4) does not limit Department employ- b. Muzzleloading rifles; ees or Department agents in the performance of their state: c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic official duties. 1. An individual shall not use any of the following to take black powder; 6. For the purposes of subsection (A)(4), edible or wildlife: d. Centerfire handguns; a. Fully automatic firearms, including firearms capa- ingestible substances do not include any of the following: e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black ble of selective automatic fire; or powder; a. Water. b. Tracer, armor-piercing, or full-jacketed ammuni- f. Shotguns shooting slugs, only; b. Salt. tion designed for military use. g. Pre-charged pneumatic weapons .35 caliber or c. Salt-based materials produced and manufactured 2. An individual shall not use or possess any of the fol- larger; for the livestock industry. lowing while taking wildlife: h. Bows with a standard pull of 30 or more lbs, d. Nutritional supplements produced and manufac- a. Poisoned projectiles or projectiles that contain using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 tured for the livestock industry and placed during explosives; inch in width with metal cutting edges; and the course of livestock or agricultural operations. b. Pitfalls of greater than 5-gallon size, explosives, i. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 B. Wildlife taken in violation of this Section is unlawfully poisons, or stupefying substances, except as per- lbs, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 taken. mitted under A.R.S. § 17-239 or as allowed by a inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch scientific collecting permit issued under A.R.S. § C. This Section does not apply to any activity allowed under in width with metal cutting edges or bows as 17-238; A.R.S. § 17-302, to an individual acting within the scope of described in subsection (A)(3)(h) to be drawn c. Any lure, attractant, or cover scent containing any their official duties as an employee of the state or United and held with an assisting device. States, or as authorized by the Department. cervid urine; or 4. To take buffalo: d. Electronic night vision equipment, electronically a. State-wide, except for the game management enhanced light-gathering devices, thermal imag- R12-4-304 units identified under subsection (A)(4)(b): ing devices or laser sights; except for devices Lawful Methods for Taking Wild Mammals, i. Centerfire rifles; such as laser range finders, scopes with self- Birds, and Reptiles ii. Muzzleloading rifles; illuminating reticles, and fiber optic sights with self-illuminating sights or pins that do not project A. An individual may only use the following methods to take iii. All other rifles using black powder or syn- a visible light onto an animal. big game when authorized by Commission Order and sub- thetic black powder; 3. An individual shall not: ject to the restrictions under R12-4-303 and R12-4-318. iv. Centerfire handguns no less than .41 Mag- num or centerfire handguns with an overall a. Hold wildlife at bay other than during daylight 1. To take antelope: cartridge length of no less than two inches; hours, unless authorized by Commission Order. a. Centerfire rifles; v. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more lbs, b. Injure, confine, or place a tracking device in or on b. Muzzleloading rifles; using arrows with broadheads of no less wildlife for the purpose of aiding another individ- c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting ual to take wildlife. black powder; edges; and c. Place any substance, device, or object in, on, d. Centerfire handguns; vi. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of or by any water source to prevent wildlife from e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black 125 lbs, using bolts with a minimum length using that water source. powder; of 16 inches and broadheads no less than d. Place any substance in a manner intended to f. Shotguns shooting slugs, only; 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges attract bears. g. Pre-charged pneumatic weapons .35 caliber or or bows as described in subsection (A)(4) e. Use a manual or powered jacking or prying larger; (a)(v) to be drawn and held with an assist- device to take reptiles or amphibians. h. Bows with a standard pull of 30 or more lbs, ing device. f. Use dogs to pursue, tree, corner or hold at bay using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 b. In game management units 5A and 5B: any wildlife for a hunter unless that hunter is inch in width with metal cutting edges; and i. Centerfire rifles, present for the entire hunt. i. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 ii. Muzzleloading rifles, and g. Take migratory game birds, except Eurasian lbs, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 iii. All other rifles using black powder or syn- Collared-doves, using a shotgun larger than 10 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch thetic black powder. gauge, a shotgun of any description capable in width with metal cutting edges or bows as of holding more than three shells unless it is described in subsection (A)(1)(h) to be drawn 5. To take deer: plugged with a one-piece filler that cannot be and held with an assisting device. a. Centerfire rifles; removed without disassembling the shotgun so 2. To take bear: b. Muzzleloading rifles; that its total capacity does not exceed three shells, a. Centerfire rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic electronically amplified bird calls, or baits, as b. Muzzleloading rifles; black powder; prohibited under 50 CFR 20.21, revised October c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic d. Centerfire handguns; 1, 2009. The material incorporated by reference black powder; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black d. Centerfire handguns; powder; 126 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 127 wed by a motorized watercraft or a wed by a motorized watercraft Shall not take nongame mammals and birds using foothold traps; non- release daily, size any of traps pitfall check Shall target species, remove pitfalls when no longer in use, and fill any holes; May use artificial light while taking nongame mam- or to attached not is light the birds, if and mals watercraft, motorized vehicle, motor a from operated under sail, or floating object towedwatercraft by a under sail. or a watercraft motorized watercraft non- release daily, size any of traps pitfall check Shall target species, remove pitfalls when no longer in use, and fill any holes; provided reptiles taking while light artificial use May from a motor the light is not attached to or operated or sail, under watercraft watercraft, motorized vehicle, floating object to watercraft under sail. watercraft required valid tag attached as prescribed under R12-4- 302; has one Migratory game bird, except sandhill cranes, fully feathered wing attached; b. Beached; c. Moored; d. Resting at anchor; or e. paddle, oars, or pole; and Propelled by under may only use the watercraft The individual power or crippled waterfowl; to retrieve dead shoot- is underway. ing is prohibited while the watercraft Artificial light while taking coyote during seasons with not attached to day-long hours, provided the light is from a motor vehicle, motorized water- or operated under sail, or floating object towed watercraft by craft, under sail; and or a watercraft a motorized watercraft Artificial light while taking raccoon provided the light Artificial light while taking raccoon from a motor vehicle, is not attached to or operated under sail, or floating watercraft motorized watercraft, object towed or a water- by a motorized watercraft under sail; craft

and pheasant has the Big game animal, sandhill crane, Firearms;

An individual may take nongame mammals and birds by and birds take nongame mammals An individual may any method authorized by Commission Order and not the subject to or R12-4-318, prohibited under R12-4-303 following restrictions. An individual: 1. 2. 3. Shall not use ﬁrearms at night; and 4. take reptiles by any method not An individual may the subject to or R12-4-318 prohibited under R12-4-303 following restrictions. An individual: 1. 2. Shall not use ﬁrearms at night; and 3. An individual shall ensure that evidence of legality remains with the carcass or parts of a carcass of any wild mammal, or transports, individual possesses, that the reptile bird, or a abode, permanent individual’s the at arrival until imports commercial processing plant, or the place where the wildlife is to be consumed. In addition to the requirement in subsection (A), an indi- the followingvidual possessing or transporting wildlife shall ensure each: 1. 2. 3. 8. Dogs. An individual may take predatorymay individual An furbearing animals and followingthe using by authorized by when methods, to the restrictions under Commission Order and subject and R12-4-318: R12-4-303 1. 2. caliber Pre-charged pneumatic weapons .22 or larger; 3. Bow and arrow; 4. Crossbow; 5. prohibited under R12-4-307; not Traps 6. 7. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18

E. F. R12-4-305 Importing, Transporting, Possessing, of or Parts Exporting, and Selling Carcasses Wildlife A. B. D. Ten gauge or smaller, except that lead shot gauge Ten not be used or possessed while taking shall ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, common moorhens, or coots; and Incapable of holding more than a total of three shells, as prescribed under 50 2009. published October 1, CFR 20.21, by reference in The material incorporated this subsection does not include any later amendments or editions. The material is available at any Department office, online from the Government Printing Office web or may be ordered site www.gpoaccess.gov, from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. N. Capi- Government Printing Office, 732 D.C. Stop: IDCC, Washington, tol St. N.W., 20401. i. ii. craft, watercraft under sail, or floating object under watercraft craft, towed or a watercraft watercraft a motorized by under sail; and shall provided the individual Pursuit with dogs, lion or release the mountain immediately kill the For at bay. held cornered, or it is treed, after means the purpose of this subsection, “release” from the area so the individual removes the dogs mountain lion can escapeits own on after it is treed, cornered, or held at bay. Bows or more lbs, with a standard pull of 30 using arrowsless than 7/8 with broadheads no edges; and inch in width with metal cutting Crossbows weight of 125 with a minimum draw lengthlbs, using bolts with a minimum of 16 less than 7/8 inch inches and broadheads no edges or bowsin width with metal cutting as to be drawn described in subsection (A)(9)(b) and held with an assisting device. k. a. Shotguns shooting shot; b. c. a. Firearms, b. Bow arrow, and c. Crossbow, d. Pneumatic weapons, e. Slingshots, f. Hand-held projectiles, g. and Falconry, h. Dogs. Collared- take all upland game birds and Eurasian To doves: a. Bow and arrow; b. Falconry; c. Pneumatic weapons; d. Shotguns shooting shot, only; e. Handguns shooting shot, only; f. Crossbow; g. Slingshot; h. Hand-held projectiles; and i. Dogs. Col- take migratory game birds, except Eurasian To lared-doves: a. Bow and arrow; b. Crossbow; c. Falconry; d. Dogs; e. Shotguns shooting shot: The motor is shut off, the sail is furled, as applicable, and any progress from a motor or sail has ceased; a. Adrift as a result of current or wind action; and tree squirrels: take cottontail rabbits To

9. take turkey: To An individual may only use the following methods to take small game, when authorized by Commission Order and and R12-4-318. subject to the restrictions under R12-4-303 1. 2. 3. An individual may take waterfowl from any watercraft, except a sinkbox, subject to the following conditions: 1. 2. may be: The watercraft B. C. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Pre-charged pneumatic weapons .35 caliber weapons .35 Pre-charged pneumatic or larger; Bowslbs, or more pull of 30 with a standard using arrows no less than 7/8 with broadheads metal cutting edges; and inch in width with Crossbows weight of 125 with a minimum draw lengthlbs, using bolts with a minimum of 16 less than 7/8 inch inches and broadheads no edges or bowsin width with metal cutting as to be drawn described in subsection (A)(5)(h) and held with an assisting device. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; Bows or more lbs, 30 with a standard pull of using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and Crossbows weight of 125 with a minimum draw lbs, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges or bows as described in subsection (A)(6)(g) to be drawn and held with an assisting device. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; caliberPre-charged pneumatic weapons .35 or larger; Bows or more lbs, 30 with a standard pull of using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; Crossbows weight of 125 with a minimum draw lbs, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges or bows as described in subsection (A)(7)(h) to be drawn and held with an assisting device; All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; caliberPre-charged pneumatic weapons .35 or larger; Bows or more lbs, with a standard pull of 30 using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; Crossbows weight of 125 with a minimum draw lbs, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges or bows as described in subsection (A)(8)(h) to be drawn and held with an assisting device; Artificial light, during seasons with day-long or to attached not is light the hours, provided motorized water- motor vehicle, a from operated f. slugs, only; Shotguns shooting g. h. i. a. Centerfire rifles; b. rifles; Muzzleloading c. d. handguns; Centerfire e. f. Shotguns shooting slugs, only; g. h. a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. d. Centerfire handguns; e. f. Shotguns shooting slugs, only; g. h. i. j. rimfire magnum rifles; and .22 k. 5 mm rimfire magnum rifles. a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. d. Centerfire handguns; e. f. Shotguns shooting slugs or shot; g. h. i. j. take javelina: To 6. take elk: To 7. 8. take mountain lion: To Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

3. Sandhill crane has either the fully feathered head or K. An individual may possess or transport only the following unsuccessful, or did not participate in a buffalo hunt. one fully feathered wing attached; and portions of a cervid lawfully killed or slaughtered at a pri- 1. House Rock Herd (Units 12A, 12B, and 13A): a hunter 4. Quail has attached a fully feathered head, or a fully vate game farm authorized under R12-4-413: may check out either in person or by telephone at the feathered wing, or a leg with foot attached, when the 1. Boneless portions of meat, or meat that has been cut House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters, the Jacob Lake current Commission Order has established separate and packaged; Check station when open during deer season, or the bag or possession limits for any species of quail. 2. Clean hides and capes with no skull or soft tissue Department’s Flagstaff regional office. C. An individual who has lawfully taken wildlife that requires attached; 2. Raymond Herd (Units 5A and 5B): a valid tag when prescribed by the Commission may 3. Clean skulls with antlers, clean skull plates, or antlers a. A successful hunter shall check out in person at authorize its transportation or shipment by completing and with no meat or soft tissue attached; the Raymond Wildlife Area headquarters or the signing the Transportation and Shipping Permit portion of 4. Finished taxidermy mounts or products; and Department’s Flagstaff regional office. The hunter the valid tag for that animal. A separate Transportation and 5. Upper canine teeth with no meat or tissue attached. shall present the buffalo to the Department for the Shipping Permit issued by the Department is necessary to L. An individual who obtains buffalo meat as authorized purpose of gathering biological data. transport or ship to another state or country any big game under R12-4-306 may sell the meat. b. An unsuccessful hunter shall check out by tele- taken with a resident license. Under A.R.S. § 17-372(B), an M. Except for cervids, which are subject to requirements estab- phone at the Raymond Wildlife Area headquarters individual may ship other lawfully taken wildlife by com- or the Department’s Flagstaff regional office. mon carrier after obtaining a valid Transportation and lished under subsections (I), (J), and (K), an individual may import into this state the carcasses or parts of wildlife, 3. At the time of check-out, the hunter shall provide all of Shipping Permit issued by the Department. The individual the following information: shall provide the following information on the permit form: including aquatic wildlife, lawfully taken in another state or country if transported and exported in accordance with the a. Hunter’s name, 1. Number and description of the wildlife to be trans- laws of the state or country of origin. b. Hunter’s contact number, ported or shipped; N. An individual in possession of or transporting the carcass of c. Tag number, 2. Name, address, license number, and license class of any freshwater fish taken within this state shall ensure that the individual who took the wildlife; d. Sex of buffalo taken, the head, tail, or skin is attached so that the species can 3. Tag number; e. Age of the buffalo taken: adult or yearling, be identified, numbers counted, and any required length f. Number of days hunted, and 4. Name and address of the individual receiving a portion determined. g. Number of buffalo seen while hunting. of the carcass of the wildlife as authorized under sub- O. An individual shall not transport live crayfish from the site 4. When accompanied by an authorized Department section (D), if applicable; where taken, except as permitted under R12-4-316. 5. Address of destination where the wildlife is to be trans- employee, the employee shall conduct the check-out at P. An individual in possession of a carp (Cyprinus carpio), the end of the hunt. ported or shipped; and buffalofish (Ictiobus spp.), or crayfish (families Astacidae, F. Failure to comply with the requirements of this Section 6. Name and address of transporter or shipper. Cambaridae, and Parastacidae) carcass taken under Com- shall result in the invalidation of the hunter’s permit-tag or D. An individual who lawfully takes wildlife under a tag may mission Order may sell the carcass. authorize another individual to possess the head or carcass nonpermit-tag, consistent with the written acknowledgment signed and agreed to by the hunter. of the wildlife by separating and attaching the tag as pre- R12-4-306 scribed under R12-4-302. E. An individual who receives a portion of the wildlife shall Buffalo Hunt Requirements R12-4-307 provide the identity of the individual who took and gave A. When authorized by Commission Order, the Department Trapping Regulations: Licensing; Methods; the portion of the wildlife. shall conduct a hunt to harvest buffalo from the state’s buf- Tagging of Bobcat Pelts F. An individual shall not possess the horns of a bighorn falo herds. A. An Arizona trapping license permits an individual to trap sheep, taken by a hunter in this state, unless the horns are B. A hunter with a buffalo permit-tag or nonpermit-tag shall: predatory and fur-bearing animals. The Department shall marked or sealed as prescribed under R12-4-308. 1. Provide a signed written acknowledgment that the issue a registration number to a trapper and enter the G. Except as provided under R12-4-307, before an individual hunter received, read, understands, and agrees to number on the trapping license at the time the trapper pur- may sell, offer for sale, or export the raw pelt or unskinned comply with the requirements of this Section. chases the license. The trapper registration number is not carcass of a bobcat taken in this state the individual shall: 2. Be accompanied by an authorized Department transferable. 1. Present the bobcat for inspection at any Department employee, when required, and B. A trapping license is required for any individual 14 years office, and 3. Take only the buffalo designated by the Department of age and older. An individual under the age of 14 is not 2. Purchase a bobcat seal by paying the fee established employee, when required. required to purchase a trapping license, but shall apply for under R12-4-102 at any Department office or other C. For the House Rock Herd (Units 12A, 12B, and 13A): when and obtain a registration number. location as determined and published by the Depart- required by the Department, a hunter with a nonpermit-tag C. An individual born on or after January 1, 1967 shall suc- ment. Department personnel or an authorized agent shall: cessfully complete a Department-approved trapping shall attach and lock the bobcat seal only to a pelt or 1. Hunt in the order scheduled. education course before applying for a trapping license. unskinned carcass presented with a validated transpor- 2. Be accompanied by a Department employee who: D. An individual applying for a trapping registration number tation tag. a. Shall designate the buffalo to be harvested, and or trapping license shall pay the applicable fees established H. An individual who takes bear or mountain lion under A.R.S. b. May assist in taking the buffalo if the hunter fails under R12-4-102. § 17-302 during a closed season may retain the carcass of to dispatch a wounded buffalo within a reasonable E. An individual applying for a trapping registration number the wildlife if the individual has a valid hunting license and period. or trapping license shall apply using a form furnished by the carcass is immediately tagged with a nonpermit-tag as the Department. The form is available at any Department required under R12-4-114 and R12-4-302, unless the indi- D. For the Raymond Herd (Units 5A and 5B): office and online at www.azgfd.gov. The individual shall vidual has already taken the applicable bag limit for that 1. A hunter with a permit-tag shall: provide all of the following information on the form: big game animal. An animal retained under this subsec- a. Hunt in the order scheduled, and tion shall count towards the applicable bag limit for bear b. Be accompanied by an authorized Department 1. Applicant’s: or mountain lion as authorized by Commission Order. employee who: a. Full name, address, and telephone number; The individual shall comply with inspection and reporting i. Shall designate the buffalo to be harvested, b. Date of birth and physical description; requirements established under R12-4-308. and 2. Identification number assigned by the Department; I. An individual may possess, transport, or import only the ii. May assist in taking the buffalo if the hunter 3. Category of license: following portions of a cervid lawfully taken in another fails to dispatch a wounded buffalo within a a. Resident, state or country: reasonable period. b. Nonresident, or 1. Boneless portions of meat, or meat that has been cut 2. When required by the Department, a hunter with a c. Juvenile, and and packaged; nonpermit-tag shall: 4. The applicant’s signature. 2. Clean hides and capes with no skull or soft tissue a. Hunt in the order scheduled, F. A trapper may only trap predatory and fur-bearing animals attached, except as required for proof of legality; b. Be accompanied by a Department employee who: during trapping seasons established by Commission Order. 3. Clean skulls with antlers, clean skull plates, or antlers i. Shall designate the buffalo to be harvested. G. A trapper shall: with no meat or soft tissue attached; ii. May assist in taking the buffalo if the hunter 1. Inspect traps daily; 4. Finished taxidermy mounts or products; and fails to dispatch a wounded buffalo within a 2. Kill or release all predatory and fur-bearing animals; 5. Upper canine teeth with no meat or tissue attached. reasonable period. 3. Possess a choke restraint device that enables the trap- J. A private game farm license holder may transport a cervid E. A hunter issued a buffalo permit-tag or non-permit tag per to release a javelina from a trap when trapping lawfully killed or slaughtered at the license holder’s game shall check out no more than three days after the end of in a javelina hunt unit, as designated by Commission farm to a licensed meat processor. the hunt, regardless of whether the hunter was successful, Order;

128 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 129 Display any license, tag, or permit required Display any license, tag, or permit wildlife. for taking or transporting Management unit where the wildlife was taken, number where the hunter can be Telephone reached for additional information, and Any additional information required by the Department.

i. taken; Present for inspection any wildlife ii. i. of the hunter, Name ii. Hunter’s hunting license number, iii. Sex of the wildlife taken, iv. v. vi. Check in at a wildlife check station in person wildlife check station in person Check in at a a includes Department when the hunting before Order in the Commission check in requirement for that season; a wildlife check station in person Check out at a includes Department the when hunting after Commission Order check-out requirement in the for that season and shall: Report information about the kill to the Depart- information about the kill to the Report within by telephone ment either in person or 48 hours of taking the wildlife. The report shall include the: Present either in person or by designee the skull, hide, and attached proof of sex for inspection days of taking the wildlife. If a hunter within 10 freezes the skull or hide before presenting it for inspection, the hunter shall prop the jaw open to allow access to the teeth and ensure that the attached proof of sex is identiﬁable and accessible. al” seasons are designated under R12-4-304. a. b. a. A bighorn sheep hunter shall check out either in per- A bighorn sheep hunter shall of the close after three days designee within by or son shall submit the the season. The hunter or designee - and photograph intact horns and skull for inspection shall afﬁx a mark or ing. A Department representative sheep lawfullyseal to one horn of each bighorn taken is unlawful It for any per- under Commission Order. the mark or seal. son to remove, alter, or obliterate b. For seasons other than bear, bighorn sheep, or moun- or sheep, bighorn seasons other than bear, For tain lion, where a harvest objective is established, a successful hunter shall report information about the hours 48 telephone within by or person in either kill of taking the wildlife. The report shall include the information required under subsection (B)(2)(a).

Methods of lawfully taking big game during seasons designated by Commission Order as “special” are desig- “Special” seasons are open only nated under R12-4-304. to a person who possesses a special big game license tag and R12-4-120. authorized under A.R.S. § 17-346 Methods of lawfully taking wild mammals, birds, and reptiles during seasons designated by Commission Order as “gener 3. hunter shall: A The Department may conduct inspections of lawfullyThe Department may conduct taken Phoenix and regional offices wildlife at the Department’s or designated locations during the posted business hours 1. 2. A successful bear or mountain lion hunter shall: 3. The Director may establish vehicle roadblocks at specific locations when necessary compliance with to ensure applicable wildlife laws. Any occupant of a vehicle at a roadblock shall, upon request, present for inspection all wildlife in possession, and produce and display any - trans or taking for required permit or stamp, tag, license, porting wildlife. or wildlife This Section does not limit the game ranger authoritymanager’s and searches, stops, conduct to 17-250(A) inspections authorized under A.R.S. §§ 17-211(E), voluntary or to establish wildlife survey (4), and 17-331, stations to gather biological information. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 B. R12-4-318 Wild Mammals, Seasons for Lawfully Taking and Reptiles Birds, A. B. C. D. 8:00 a.m. the day before the season until 8:00 p.m. the first day of the season, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during each day of the season. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during each day of the season, and after the close noon on the day Until 12:00 of the season. i. ii. i. ii. The Department shall publish in the Commission Order establishing the season the: a. Location, b. Check in requirements, and c. Check-out requirements for that specific season. The Department shall ensure a wildlife check station with a published: a. Check in requirement is open: b. Check-out requirement is open: When available, bobcat seals are issued on a first- come, first-served basis at Department offices and locationsother places as deter- at those times and mined and published by the Department. the bobcatpay shall fee established seal trapper The under R12-4-102. Department personnel or an authorized agent shall attach and lock a bobcat seal only to a pelt or unskinned carcass- presented with a validated trans portation tag and a complete lower jaw identified with tag. Depart- labels provided with the transportation ment personnel or authorized agents shall collect the tags and jaws before attaching the bob- transportation cat seal. The trapper shall submit the report to Arizona Game The trapper Carefree W. 5000 and Fish Department, Game Branch, Highway, Phoenix, AZ by April 1 of each year. 85086 activities A report is required even when trapping were not conducted. The report form is available at any Department office and online at www.azgfd.gov. license to any The Department shall deny a trapping who fails to submit an annual report until the trapper complies with reporting requirements. trapper

number, license Current trapping

The Department has the authority to establish mandatory wildlife check stations. 1. 2. A trapper shall immediately attach a valid bobcat immediately attach a valid shall - A trapper trans the pelt or unskinned carcassportation tag to of a bobcat - the transpor shall validate The trapper taken in this state. all of the followingtation tag by providing on information the bobcat tag: transportation 1. 2. Game management unit where the bobcat was taken, 3. Sex of the bobcat, and 4. Method by which the bobcat was taken. The Department shall provide transportation tags with transportation The Department shall provide tags are license. Additional transportation each trapping at no charge. available at any Department ofﬁce shall ensure that all bobcatsA trapper taken in this state have a bobcat either through the seal attached and locked through both eye openings mouth and an eye opening or season. days after the close of trapping no later than 10 1. 2. 3. Department personnel shall attach a bobcat seal to a bob- before disposal cat17-211(E)(4) pelt seized under A.R.S. § by the Department to the public. shall ﬁle the annual report prescribed A licensed trapper under A.R.S. § 17-361(D). 1. 2. 3. Persons suffering propertyPersons due to wildlife loss or damage and who take responsive measures as permitted under are exempt from this Section. and 17-302 A.R.S. §§ 17-239 This exemption does not authorize any form of trapping prohibited under A.R.S. § 17-301.

R12-4-308 Wildlife Inspections, Check Stations, and Roadblocks A. L. M. N. O. P. Q. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Roadside rest area. i. Boat launching area, ii. Camping area, iii. Picnic area, or iv. One-half mile of any of the following areas developed for public use: One-half mile of any occupied residence or building without permission of the owner or resident. One-hundred yards of an interstate highway or Arizona the by maintained highway other any Department of Transportation. by use public for maintained Fiftytrail any of feet a government agency. Seventy-fivedefined as road other any of feet under A.R.S. § 17-101. Subsections (H)(2)(b), (H)(2)(c), (H)(2)(d), and is using (H)(2)(e) do not apply when the trapper a confinement trap. with an Body-gripping or other instant kill trap open jaw spread that exceeds 5 inches for any inches for any water set; land set or 10 with an open jaw spread that trap Foothold inches for any water set; exceeds 7 1/2 spread that exceeds 6 1/2 with an open jaw Trap inches for any land set; or Any edible parts of small game, big game, or Any edible parts of small game, game fish; or Release, without additional injury,Release, without that all animals cannot lawfully trap. be taken by do not apply when the and (G)(4) Subsections (G)(3) is using a confinement trap. trapper Possess a device that is designed or manufactured to that is designed or manufactured a device Possess removed animal while it is being a trapped restrain this Sec- its release is required by when from a trap tion; and c. or nongame bird. Any part of any game bird a. b. c. d. e. f. feet of sight-exposed within 30 Set a foothold trap bait. a. b. c. Snare, unless authorized under subsection (I); d. e. with teeth. Trap a. A live animal; b. A padded or rubber-jawed trap or an unpadded trap or an unpadded trap A padded or rubber-jawed trap with jaws permanently offset to a minimum of 3/16 inch and a device that allows for pan tension adjustment; that capturesA foothold trap wildlife by means of an enclosed bar or spring designed to prevent the capture of non-targeted wildlife or domestic animals; or A powered cable hinge frame device with an inside width no wider than 6 inches, a cable loop stop size of at least 2 inches in diameter to prevent capture of small non-target species, and a device that allows for a pan tension adjustment. An anchor chain 12 inches or less in length inches or shall have An anchor chain 12 a swivel attached at each end. inches in length shall An anchor chain greater than 12 and one swivel have one swivel attached at the trap The anchor the trap. inches of attached within 12 spring shock-absorbing a with equipped be shall chain that requires less than 40 pounds of force to extend or open the spring. with: trap Bait a confinement

5. 6. 4. 2. within: Set any trap 3. 4. Use any: 1. A trapper who uses a foothold trap to take wildlife with a who uses a foothold trap A trapper that land set shall use commercially manufactured traps meet the following speciﬁcations: 1. 2. 3. A trapper who uses a foothold trap to take wildlife with who uses a foothold trap A trapper has an anchor chain a land set shall ensure that the trap equipped with at least two swivels as follows: 1. 2. A trapper shall ensure that each trap has either the name shall ensure that each trap A trapper number of the trapper and address or the registration The number marked on a metal tag attached to the trap. assigned by the Department is the only acceptable regis- number. tration H. shall not: A trapper I. J. K. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

C. When designated by Commission Order, the following or more of the following methods or devices for taking B. An individual shall not take or assist in taking wildlife from seasons have specific requirements and lawful methods wildlife, if authorized under R12-4-304 as lawful for the or with the aid of aircraft. of take more restrictive than those for general and special species hunted: C. Except in hunt units with Commission-ordered special sea- seasons, as prescribed under this Section. While taking the a. Capture by hand, sons under R12-4-115 and R12-4-120 and hunt units with species authorized by the season, a person participating in: b. Dogs, seasons only for mountain lion and no other concurrent 1. A “CHAMP” season shall be a challenged hunter c. Falconry, big game season, an individual shall not locate or assist access/mobility permit holder as established under d. Hand-propelled projectiles, in locating wildlife from or with the aid of an aircraft in a R12-4-217. hunt unit with an open big game season. This restriction e. Nets, 2. A “ youth-only hunt” shall be under the age of 18. A begins 48 hours before the opening of a big game season f. Pneumatic weapons discharging a single projectile youth hunter whose 18th birthday occurs during a in a hunt unit and extends until the close of the big game .25 caliber or smaller, or “youth-only hunt” for which the youth hunter has a season for that hunt unit. valid permit or tag may continue to participate for the g. Slingshots. D. An individual who possesses a special big game license tag duration of that “youth-only hunt.” 11. A “limited weapon-rimfire” season may only use one for a special season under R12-4-115 or R12-4-120 or an 3. A “pursuit-only” season may use dogs to pursue bears, or more of the following methods or devices for taking individual who assists or will assist such a licensee shall not mountain lions, or raccoons as designated by Commis- wildlife, if authorized under R12-4-304 as lawful for the use an aircraft to locate wildlife beginning 48 hours before sion Order, but shall not kill or capture the quarry. A species hunted: and during a Commission-ordered special season. person participating in a “pursuit-only” season shall a. Any trap except foothold traps, E. This Section does not apply to any individual acting within possess and, at the request of Department personnel, b. Bows and arrows, the scope of official duties as an employee or authorized produce an appropriate and valid hunting license and c. Capture by hand, agent of the state or the United States to manage or pro- any required tag for taking the animal pursued, even d. Crossbows or bows to be drawn and held with an tect or aid in the management or protection of land, water, though there shall be no kill. assisting device, wildlife, livestock, domesticated animals, human life, or 4. A “restricted season” may use any lawful method e. Dogs, crops. authorized for a specific species under R12-4-304, f. Falconry, except dogs may not be used to pursue the wildlife for g. Hand-propelled projectiles, R12-4-320 which the season was established. h. Nets, Harassment of Wildlife 5. An “archery-only” season shall not use any other i. Pneumatic weapons, weapons, including crossbows or bows with a device A. In addition to the provisions established under A.R.S. § that holds the bow in a drawn position except as j. Rifled firearms using rimfire cartridges, 17-301, it is unlawful to harass, molest, chase, rally, concen- authorized under R12-4-216. A person participating in k. Shotgun shooting shot or slug, or trate, herd, intercept, torment, or drive wildlife with or from an “archery-only” season may use one or more the l. Slingshots. any aircraft as defined under R12-4-301, or with or from following methods or devices if authorized under R12- 12. A “limited weapon-shotgun” season may use one or any motorized terrestrial or aquatic vehicle. 4-304 as lawful for the species hunted: more of the following methods or devices for taking B. This Section does not apply to individuals acting: a. Bows and arrows, and wildlife, if authorized under R12-4-304 as lawful for the 1. In accordance with the provisions established under b. Falconry. species hunted: A.R.S. § 17-239; or 6. A “handgun, archery, and muzzleloader (HAM)” sea- a. Any trap except foothold traps, 2. Within the scope of official duties as an employee or son may use one or more of the following methods or b. Bows and arrows, authorized agent of the state or the United States to devices if authorized under R12-4-304 as lawful for the c. Capture by hand, manage or protect or aid in the management or pro- species hunted: d. Crossbows or bows to be drawn and held with an tection of land, water, wildlife, livestock, domesticated a. Bows and arrows, assisting device, animals, human life, or crops. b. Crossbows or bows to be drawn and held with an e. Dogs, assisting device, f. Falconry, R12-4-321 c. Handguns, and g. Hand-propelled projectiles, Restrictions for Taking Wildlife in City, d. Muzzle-loading rifles as defined under R12-4-301. h. Nets, County, or Town Parks and Preserves 7. A “muzzleloader” season may use one or more of the i. Pneumatic weapons, A. All city, county, and town parks and preserves are closed to following methods or devices if authorized under R12- j. Shotgun shooting shot or slug, or hunting, unless open by Commission Order. 4-304 as lawful for the species hunted: k. Slingshots. B. Unless otherwise provided under Commission Order or a. Bows and arrows; 13. A “limited weapon-shotgun shooting shot” season may rule, a city, county, or town may: b. Crossbows or bows to be drawn and held with an use one or more of the following methods or devices 1. Limit or prohibit any individual from hunting or trap- assisting device; and for taking wildlife, if authorized under R12-4-304 as ping within 1/4 mile of any: c. Muzzleloading rifles or handguns, as defined lawful for the species hunted: a. Developed picnic area, under R12-4-301. a. Any trap except foothold traps, b. Developed campground, 8. A “limited weapon” season may use one or more of b. Bows and arrows, c. Boat ramp, the following methods or devices for taking wildlife, if c. Capture by hand, authorized under R12-4-304 as lawful for the species d. Shooting range, d. Crossbows or bows to be drawn and held with an e. Occupied structure, or hunted: assisting device, a. Any trap except foothold traps, f. Golf course. e. Dogs, 2. Require an individual entering a city, county, or b. Bows and arrows, f. Falconry, c. Capture by hand, town park or preserve, for the purpose of hunting, to g. Hand-propelled projectiles, declare the individual’s intent to hunt when entering d. Crossbows or bows to be drawn and held with an h. Nets, assisting device, the park or preserve, if the park or preserve has an i. Pneumatic weapons, entry station in operation. e. Dogs, j. Shotgun shooting shot, or 3. Allow an individual to take wildlife in a city, county, or f. Falconry, k. Slingshots. town park or preserve only during the posted park or g. Hand-propelled projectiles, 14. A “falconry-only” season shall be a falconer licensed preserve hours. h. Nets, under R12-4-422 unless exempt under A.R.S. § i. Pneumatic weapons discharging a single projectile 17-236(C) or R12-4-407. A falconer participating in a R12-4-322 .25 caliber or smaller, or “falconry-only” season shall use no other method of j. Slingshots. Pickup and Possession of Wildlife take except falconry. Carcasses or Parts 9. A “limited weapon hand or hand-held implement” sea- 15. A “raptor capture” season shall be a falconer licensed son may use one or more of the following methods or under R12-4-422 unless exempt under R12-4-407. A. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions devices for taking wildlife, if authorized under R12-4- apply: 304 as lawful for the species hunted: R12-4-319 1. “Fresh” means the majority of the wildlife carcass or a. Catch-pole, part is not exposed dry bone and is comprised mainly b. Hand, Use of Aircraft to Take Wildlife of hair, hide, or flesh. c. Snake hook, or A. For the purposes of this Section, “locate” means any act or 2. “Not fresh” means the majority of the wildlife carcass d. Snake tongs. activity that does not take or harass wildlife and is directed or part is exposed dry bone due to natural processes 10. A “limited weapon-pneumatic” season may use one at locating or finding wildlife in a hunt area. such as scavenging, decomposition, or weathering. 130 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 131 Posted portions around Department hous- Posted ing are closed to the discharge of all firearms; and Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. i. ii. Wood collecting limited to dead and down- mate Wood use only. rial, for onsite noncommercial Overnight public camping wildlife area in the allowedoutside of Alamo State Park for no more days within a 45-day period. than 14 permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel as permitted under roads or areas only, except This subsection does not apply to R12-4-110(H). or law enforce- Department authorized vehicles emergencyment, fire response, or other vehicles. as permitted under Open to all hunting in season and R12-4-318. R12-4-304 Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel roads or areas only, except as permitted under does not apply to This subsection R12-4-110(H). Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. portions closed to discharge of all firearms Posted annually. from April 1 through July 25 Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting from April 1 through July 25 annually. Access through the Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Access through the Aravaipa Area Wilderness Canyon Aravaipa the within Area permit only, available through the Safford is by Office of the Bureau of Land Management. is not permitted on the Motorized vehicle travel wildlife area. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except the wildlife area and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 is closed to the discharge of all firearms. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as permitted roads, trails, is per- No motorized travel under R12-4-110(H). mitted within agriculture and crop production areas. This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. permitted in desig- or clay bird shooting Target nated areas only. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except: and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 Motorized vehicle travel is not permitted on the Motorized vehicle travel wildlife area. This subsection does not apply to a. b. c. d. portions closed to all public entry. Posted e. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. f. Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (located in Units 31 Canyon Wildlife Area (locatedAravaipa in Units 31 and 32): a. b. c. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. f. Base and Meridian Wildlife Area (located in Units 39, and 47M): 26M, a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. and 44A): Wildlife Area (located Alamo 16A in Units No person shall violate the followingNo person shall on Wild- restrictions life Areas: 1. 2. Wildlife Area (located Allen Severson in Unit 3B): 3. 4. Arlington (located Wildlife Area in Unit 39): 5. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 R12-4-802 Man- and Other Department Wildlife Area Restrictions aged Property A. , leased, or otherwise managed by the Commission; habitat lands of unique wildlife Federally-owned agreements provide wildlife where cooperative or management and research implementation; Any lands with property interest conveyed entity,to the Commission by any through an approved land use agreement, including but not limited to deeds, patents, leases, conservation easements, special use permits, licenses, management agreements, inter-agency agreements, letter agreements, and right-of-entry,where the property interest conveyed is sufficient for the with consistent lands the management of objectives of the wildlife area. vegetative or with unique topographic Lands that contribute to wildlife, characteristics confined are species wildlife where certain Lands because of habitat demands, Lands that can be physically managed and modi- wildlife, or fied to attract criticalas are identified that Lands cer- for habitat criticalduring species wildlife tain their of periods life cycles. Provide protective measures for wildlife, habitat, measures for wildlife, habitat, Provide protective or both; Allow recreational for hunting, fishing, and other with wildlife habitat activities that are compatible conservation and education; Allow- prac for special management or research tices; and Lands owned or b. c. a. b. c. d. The Department may restrict public access to and public use of wildlife areas and the resources of wildlife areas for up to 90 days when necessary to protect property, ensure public safety,or to ensure maximum benefits to wildlife. Closures or restrictions exceeding 90 days shall require Commission approval. Closures of all or any part of a wildlife area to public entry,and any restriction to public use of a wildlife area, shall be listed in this Article or shall be clearly to the wildlife area. No per- posted at each entrance son shall conduct an activityrestricted by this Article or by such posting. except on posted against travel area is When a wildlife existing roads, no person shall drive a motor-operated vehicle over the countryside except by road. The Department may post signs that place additional restrictions on the use of wildlife areas. Such restric- of type, timing, the include tions may duration or certain activities, including the prohibition of access or nature of use. a. b. c. d. wildlife and habitat conservation. Enhance a. The Department may take action to manage public access and use of any Commission-owned real property or facilities. Such actions may include restrictions on the timing, type, of certain activities, or duration including the prohibition of access or nature of use. established to: Wildlife areas shall be

3. Land qualiﬁed for wildlife areas shall be: 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. Wildlife areas shall be: Commission-owned real propertyother than Wildlife Areas: 1. No person shall access or use any Commission-owned real property or facilities in violation of any Department actions posted are signs if (B)(1), subsection under authorized providing notice of the restrictions.. Wildlife Areas General Provisions General Wildlife Areas A. Wildlife Areas: R12-4-801 B. 2.

Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona dar days before the meeting. The Commission the meeting. before days dar tion of the Commission meeting where the Com- posed Commission Order is available for pub-

may make changes to the recommended Commission Order at the Commission meeting. At least 20 calendarAt least 20 where the days before a meeting Commission will consider a Commission Order, the Department shall ensure that a public meeting notice and agenda for the public meeting is posted in accor- The Department shall dance with A.R.S. § 38-431.02. also issue a public notice of the recommended Com- mission Order to print and electronic media at least calendar20 days before the meeting. The Department shall ensure that the public meeting notice and agenda contains the date, time, and loca mission Order will be considered and a statement that the public may attend and present written comments at or before the meeting. The Department shall also ensure that the public meeting notice and agenda states that a copy of the pro lic inspection at the Department offices in Phoenix, and Mesa Pinetop, Flagstaff, Kingman, Yuma, Tucson, calen 10 The Department’s first report or knowledgeThe Department’s first report of the carcass or its parts is voluntarily provided by the indi- carcassvidual wanting to possess the or its parts; to able is officer enforcement law Department A observe the carcass or its parts at the site where the condition and locationanimal was found in the same found by the indi- as when the animal was originally carcassvidual wanting to possess the or its parts; and officer, using the offi- A Department law enforcement cer’s education, determines and experience, training, causes.the animal died from natural The Department the to officer the take to individual the require may site where the animal carcass or parts were found when an adequate description or location cannot be provided to the officer. Special seasons for individuals that possess special for individuals that possess seasons Special and R12-4-120. license tags issued under A.R.S. § 17-346

and R12-4-115, Supplemental hunts as prescribed in

If a Department law enforcement officer determines that officer enforcement law Department a If the individual wanting to possess the carcass or its parts officer the (C), subsection under so do authorized to is may authorize possession of the carcass or its parts. Wildlife parts picked up and possessed from areas under control of jurisdictions that prohibit such activity, such as other states, reservations, or national parks, are illegal to possess in this state. 1. 2. 3. This Section does not authorize the pickup and pickup the authorize not does Section This possession of a threatened or endangered species carcass or its parts. If not contrary to federal law or regulation, an individual law or regulation, an If not contrary federal to or or horns shed antlers naturally possess and up pick may a permit or that are not fresh without other wildlife parts Department officer. inspection by a individual law or regulation, an If not contrary federal to carcass up and possess a fresh wildlife may only pick or if the individual notifies the its parts under this Section possession and: Department prior to pick up and 1. 2. 3. The requirements of subsection (A) do not apply to sion orders establishing: Commis 1. 2. The Department shall publish the content of all Commis- the content of shall publish Department The sion orders and make them available to the public without charge.

Commission Orders A. Except as provided in subsection (B): R12-4-609 F. D. E. B. C. B. C. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- crop production areas. This subsection does not 16. Jacques Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit 3B): ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. apply to Department authorized vehicles or law a. No open fires. e. No target or clay bird shooting. enforcement, fire response, or other emergency b. No firewood cutting or gathering. f. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under vehicles. c. No overnight public camping. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area e. Posted portions closed to all public entry. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated is closed to the discharge of rifled firearms. f. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under roads or areas only, except as permitted under 6. Becker Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1): R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not apply to a. No open fires. is closed to the discharge of rifled firearms. Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- b. No overnight public camping. 11. Clarence May and C.H.M. May Memorial Wildlife Area ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated (located in Unit 29): e. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted a. Closed to the discharge of all firearms, except as R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area under R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not authorized under subsection (A)(11)(b). is closed to the discharge of rimfire and centerfire apply to Department authorized vehicles or law b. Closed to hunting, except for predator hunts rifled firearms. enforcement, fire response, or other emergency authorized by Commission Order. 17. Lamar Haines Wildlife Area (located in Unit 7): vehicles. 12. Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area (located in Unit 31): a. Wood cutting by permit only and collecting d. The Becker Lake boat launch access road and a. Open fires allowed in designated areas only. limited to dead and down material, for noncom- parking areas along with any other posted por- b. Wood collecting limited to dead and down mate- mercial use only. Upon request, a person may tions of the wildlife area will be closed to all rial, for onsite noncommercial use only. obtain a wood cutting permit from the Flagstaff public entry from one hour after sunset to one c. Overnight public camping allowed in designated Game and Fish Department regional office. hour before sunrise daily. areas only, for no more than 14 days within a b. No overnight public camping. e. Posted portions closed to all public entry. 45-day period. c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated f. Posted portions closed to hunting. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads or areas only, except as permitted under g. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not apply to R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area under R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- is closed to the discharge of rifled firearms. apply to Department authorized vehicles or law ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. 7. Bog Hole Wildlife Area (located in Unit 35B): enforcement, fire response, or other emergency d. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under a. No open fires. vehicles. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. e. Posted portions around Department housing and 18. Lower San Pedro River Wildlife Area (located in Units c. No overnight public camping. Pond Three are closed to discharge of all fire- 32 and 37B): arms. d. Motorized vehicle travel is not permitted on the a. Open fires allowed in designated areas only. The wildlife area. This subsection does not apply to f. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under following acts are prohibited: Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area i. Building, attending, maintaining, or using a ment, fire response or other emergency vehicles. is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled fire- fire without removing all flammable mate- arms. e. Open to all hunting in season, by foot access rial from around the fire to adequately only, as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4- 13. Colorado River Nature Center Wildlife Area (located in prevent the fire from spreading from the 318. Unit 15D): fire pit. 8. Chevelon Canyon Ranches Wildlife Area (located in a. No open fires. ii. Carelessly or negligently throwing or Unit 4A): b. No firewood cutting or gathering. placing any ignited substance or other substance that may cause a fire. a. No open fires. c. No overnight public camping. iii. Building, attending, maintaining, or using a b. No firewood cutting or gathering. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated fire in any area that is closed to fires. c. No overnight public camping. roads or areas only. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles, law iv. Leaving a fire without completely extin- d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated enforcement, fire response, or other emergency guishing it. roads and areas only, except as permitted under vehicles. b. Wood collecting limited to dead and down mate- R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not apply to rial, for onsite noncommercial use only. Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- e. Closed to hunting. ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. 14. Fool Hollow Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 3C): c. Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than 14 days within a e. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under a. No open fires. 45-day period. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated 9. Chevelon Creek Wildlife Area (located in Unit 4B): c. No overnight public camping. roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated a. No open fires. under R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not roads, trails, or areas only. This subsection does b. No firewood cutting or gathering. apply to Department authorized vehicles or law not apply to Department authorized vehicles or c. No overnight public camping. enforcement, fire response, or other emergency law enforcement, fire response, or other emer- d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated vehicles. gency vehicles. roads and areas only, except as permitted under e. Posted portions closed to all public entry. R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not apply to e. The parking area adjacent to Sixteenth Avenue and other posted portions of the wildlife area will f. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. be closed to all public entry daily from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, except closed to hunting. e. Posted portions closed to all public entry. for anglers possessing a valid fishing license g. Parking allowed within 300 feet of designated f. Additional posted portions closed to all public accessing Fool Hollow Lake/Show Low Creek. open roads and in designated areas only. entry from October 1 through February 1 annu- f. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under h. Discharge of a firearm or pre-charged pneumatic ally. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. weapon prohibited within ¼ mile of buildings. g. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under 15. House Rock Wildlife Area (located in Unit 12A): i. A person shall not use a metal detector or similar R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions a. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated device except as authorized by the Department. closed to hunting from October 1 through Febru- This subsection does not apply to law enforce- ary 1 annually. roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted under R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not ment officers in the scope of their official duties, 10. Cibola Valley Conservation and Wildlife Area (located apply to Department authorized vehicles, law or to persons duly licensed, permitted, or oth- in unit 43A): enforcement, fire response, or other emergency erwise authorized to investigate historical or vehicles. cultural artifacts by a government agency with regulatory authority over cultural or historic arti- a. No open fires. b. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under b. No firewood cutting or gathering. facts. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. c. No overnight public camping. 19. Luna Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1): c. Members of the public are prohibited from being d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated within 1/4 mile of the House Rock bison herd a. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated and administrative roads and areas only, except while on House Rock Wildlife Area, except when roads or areas only, except as permitted under as permitted under R12-4-110(H). No motor- taking bison or accompanied by Department per- R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not apply to ized travel is permitted within agriculture and sonnel. Department authorized vehicles or law enforce-

132 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 133 Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of all firearms. Is permitted on designated roads, trails, or Is permitted on designated roads, trails, areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(H). Is prohibited within the Three Bar Wildlife and Habitat Study Area. This subsection does not apply to law or vehicles Department authorized enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. posted as closed to hunting, and Portions ii. i. ii. iii. i. Archery deer and archeryhunters must javelina check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. is not permitted. This Motorized vehicle travel wildlife with firearms is prohibited from March 1 is prohibited from March wildlife with firearms 31. through August permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel as permitted under roads or areas only, except This subsection does not apply to R12-4-110(H). or law enforce- Department authorized vehicles emergencyment, fire response, or other vehicles. as permitted under Open to all hunting in season except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 is closed to the dis- around Department housing charge of all firearms. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel This subsection does not or areas only. roads apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. R12-4-304 as permitted under all hunting to Open except the wildlife area is closed and R12-4-318, to the discharge of all firearms. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel roads or areas only, except as permitted under does not apply to This subsection R12-4-110(H). Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under and R12-4-318. R12-4-304 Open to all hunting in season, as permitted under except the area within and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 the fenced enclosure inside the loop formed by also known as Road 647, Forest National Tonto Canyon Enclosure, which is closed to the Walnut hunting, unless otherwise provided under Com- mission Order. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel as part of the road system man- roads and trails and aged and regulated by the City of Tucson This subsection does not apply to Pima County. Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except: and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 c. River Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8 and Upper Verde 19A): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. a. No open fires. b. No firewoodcutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. Closed to the discharge of all firearms. f. a. No overnight public camping. b. c. a. Motorized vehicle travel: b. a. b.

Mountain Wildlife Area (located Sipe White 1): in Unit Springerville Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B): Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8): Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 38M): Tucson Three Bar Wildlife Area (located 22): in Unit 33. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting. campingOvernight public - permitted in desig within days for no more than 14 nated sites only, a 45-day period. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as permitted roads, trails, and utility (G). All-terrain type under R12-4-110 this the purpose of vehicles are prohibited. For and utilitysubsection, all-terrain type vehicle three or more means a motor vehicle having and is designed wheels fitted with large tires roadless, rugged chiefly for recreational use over This subsection does not apply to Depart- terrain. enforcement, fire ment authorized vehicles or law response, or other emergency vehicles. portions closed to all public entryPosted from annually. May 1 through July 29 as permitted under Open to all hunting in season except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting periodicallyduring hunting seasons. Members of the public are prohibited from being while herd Raymond bison the of mile 1/4 within on Raymond Wildlife Area, except when taking bison or accompanied by Department personnel. Prior to entering Raymond Wildlife Area, members of the public shall sign in at a posted sign-in kiosk and by doing so acknowledge they have read and shall comply with the posted Raymond Wildlife Areas restrictions. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only from one hour before roads, trails, sunrise to one hour after sunset daily, except as This subsection permitted under R12-4-110(H). does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. If conducted during an event approved under shooting is permit- target or clay bird R12-4-125, ted in designated areas only. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except the wildlife area and R12-4-318 R12-4-304 is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. portions closed to all public entryPosted from annually. through February 15 November 15 permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as permitted roads, trails, is per- No motorized travel under R12-4-110(H). mitted within agriculture and crop production areas. This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under portions except posted and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 through closed to hunting from November 15 annually. February 15 permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel roads or areas only, except as permitted under of the wildlife area may Portions R12-4-110(H). be posted as closed to motorized vehicle travel for periodical research purposes. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except that the take of and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 a. b. c. d. e. f. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. only. in designated areas Parking f. g. Roosevelt Lake Wildlife Area (located 23, in Units 22, and 24B): a. b. c. a. b. Area (located Raymond Wildlife in Unit 5B): Robbins Butte Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39): Santa Rita Wildlife Area (located in Unit 34A): 24. 25. 26. 27. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Is permitted on designated roads, trails, or Is permitted on designated roads, trails, areas only, except as permitted under R12- 4-110(H). Is prohibited within the posted Lower River Multi-Species ConservationColorado habitat area. Program This subsection does not apply to law or vehicles Department authorized enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. portions around Department hous- Posted ing are closed to the discharge of all firearms; and Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. ii. iii. i. ii. i. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on posted Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as designated roads, trails, This subsection permitted under R12-4-110(H). does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. If conducted during an event approved under target or clay bird shooting is permit- R12-4-125, ted in designated areas only. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except: and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as permitted roads, trails, is per- No motorized travel under R12-4-110(H). mitted within agriculture and crop production areas. This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting. ment, fire response, or other emergencyment, fire response, vehicles. closed to all public entry portions Posted from annually. 31 through July February 15 under in season as permitted Open to all hunting when closed to except and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 annually. 1 through July 31 hunting from April Overnight public camping allowed in designated days per calen- 10 areas only, for no more than dar year. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel as permitted or areas only, except roads, trails, subsection does not This under R12-4-110(H). vehicles or law apply to Department authorized or other emergencyenforcement, fire response, vehicles. as permitted under Open to all hunting in season except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting. Overnight public camping allowed in designated days within a areas only, for no more than 14 45-day period. Powers Butte (Mumme Farm) Wildlife Area (located in Powers Butte (Mumme Farm) Unit 39): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. f. a. No open fires. b. No overnight public camping. c. d. portions closed to all public entry. Posted e. e. b. c. a. Open fires allowedareas only. in designated b. c. d. portions closed to all public entry. Posted e. Planet Ranch Conservation and Wildlife Area (located and 44A): in Units 16A a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. d. Motorized vehicle travel: Quigley-Achee Wildlife Area (located in Unit 41): Mittry Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 43B):

22. 23. 20. 21. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

subsection does not apply to Department 36. Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area (located in Unit 30B): B. Notwithstanding Commission Order 40, public access and authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire a. Open fires allowed in designated areas only. use of the Hirsch Conservation Education Area and Bis- department, or other emergency vehicles. b. Overnight public camping allowed in designated cuit Tank is limited to activities conducted and offered by e. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under areas only, for no more than 14 days within a the Department and in accordance with the Department’s R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. 45-day period. special management objectives for the property, which f. All dogs must remain on leash except for hunting c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated include, but are not limited to, flexible harvest, season, and dogs during a legal open season. roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted methods that: 34. Wenima Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B): under R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not 1. Allow for a variety of fishing techniques, fish harvest, a. No open fires. apply to Department authorized vehicles or law fish consumption, and catch and release educational experiences; b. No firewood cutting or gathering. enforcement, fire response, or other emergency 2. Maintain a healthy, productive, and balanced fish c. No overnight public camping. vehicles. community and d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated d. Posted portions closed to all public entry from 3. Provide public education activities and training roads or areas only, except as permitted under October 15 through March 15 annually. courses that are compatible with the management of R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not apply to e. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under aquatic wildlife. Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlife area ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled fire- e. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under arms. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. 37. Willcox Playa Wildlife Area (located in Unit 30A): 35. White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area (located in a. Open fires allowed in designated areas only. Unit 1): b. No firewood cutting or gathering. a. No open fires. c. Overnight public camping allowed in designated b. No overnight public camping. areas only, for no more than 14 days within a c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated 45-day period. roads or areas only, except as permitted under d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not apply to roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted Department authorized vehicles or law enforce- under R12-4-110(H). This subsection does not ment, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. apply to Department authorized vehicles or law d. Posted portions closed to all public entry. enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. e. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. e. Posted portions closed to all public entry from October 15 through March 15 annually. f. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except posted portions closed to hunting from October 15 through March 15 annually.

134 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Index 135 10 14 16 97 79 39 39 36 39 38 20 30 20 114 110 118 124 127 126 126 104 109 70-77 98, 130 110, 122 125, 127 12, 110, 112 12, 110, 112 ...... 82, 83 Boundary descriptions (R12-4-108) ...... Boundary descriptions (R12-4-108) Maps...... fur-bearing mammals Raptors (25): Infomation available online Infomation Raptors (25): Publication Separate Reptiles (43): Publication Separate (24): Sandhill Crane Publication Separate Snipe (22): ...... (11) squirrel Tree Publication Separate (21): Waterfowl Archery Only...... Archery-Only nonpermit...... 40 CHAMP...... General ...... Muzzleloader...... Youth-Only...... www.azgfd.gov wildlife taking...... 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 Exporting wildlife ...... G Gambel’s Quail: SEE Quail Game Management Units (GMU or unit) Crow ...... 84 E PublicationElk: Separate EthicsEtiquette of hunting: SEE Ethics ...... European starling...... 84, 85 Evidence of legality...... F Falconry 89 86, 87, ...... 14, 81, 79, application...... Fees, SEEFerrets: Black-footed ferrets 126 Firearms, legal...... 106, 107, Firearms, prohibited...... Firearms safety...... mammals: SEEFur-bearing Predatory and fox: SEEGray Fox ...... (5) Turkey 46 Commission rules: SEE Rules-Game and Fish ...... Common violations Condor ...... 68 ...... 80 Cottontail rabbit Cougar: SEE Mountain Lion ...... County parks CoyoteCrossbow permits...... 82 66, 67, D SEEDeadlines, draw: Deadlines Draw Deer (mule and white-tailed) Definitions...... 7, 112 108, Depredation by wildlife ...... 5 Desert Bighorn Sheep: SEE Bighorn Sheep license...... Disabled veterans Disclaimer statement...... 126 109, Dogs, hunting...... 106, 107, deadlines...... (Permit-tags) Draw odds: “Hunt Arizona” odds book on website: Draw Driving wildlife (17-303)...... Duplicate tag ...... First come permits...... Fox HuachucaFort Army Garrison...... automatic firearms and Fully Complimentary license (17-336) ...... Complimentary license (17-336) Diseased wildlife (R12-4-112)...... Duplicate license...... 51 51 91 14 91 97 57 30 54 54 35 110 114 112 128 128 127 129 109 109 102 70-77 31, 36 51, 112 Index y and fur-bearing mammals (13) ...... 82 y and fur-bearing mammals (13) extraction ...... 57, 129 ...... 84, 85 General ...... Ram ...... Maps...... General ...... 82 tagging...... Pelts, for sale or export...... Permit-tag, Description (R12-4-108)...... General ...... Hunt requirements...... Reporting requirement ...... 57, 129 Quail (16) ...... 88 Quail (16) Publication Separate Cottontail rabbit (12) ...... 80 (12) Cottontail rabbit Publication Separate (24): Crane Deer (2)...... Mountain lion (10) 60 ...... 84 Other birds and mammals (14) ...... 86 Pheasant (15) ...... seasons (26) management Population 64 Predator Physical inspection and tooth Big Game Super Raffle...... 94-95, 102 Bighorn sheep Blinds, hunting ...... 10, 98 BLM: SEE Bureau of Land Management Blue grouse...... Black bear: SEE Bear Black-footed ferret...... 84, 85 dog...... 84,Black-tailed prairie 85 Blind residents statute (17-335)...... Bobcat Bonus points...... 7, 113 16, 14, Border Patrol...... 99 Boundaries, Game Management Unit: Bowhunter education...... Buildings, hunting near...... 105, 109 Bureau of Land Management...... 96, 97 Buck Antelope: SEE Antelope Bison Bearded turkey...... BeaverBig game animals ...... 92, ...... 108 108 6, 7, 35, Big game retrieval, motorized...... Blue grouse (18) California Quail: SEE Quail Challenged Hunter Access: SEE CHAMP Challenged Hunter Access Mobility SEE Permit: CHAMP ...... Camp Navajo CHAMP 124 39, ...... 12, ...... Check stations, wildlife ...... Child support order, violation of (17-331) ...... 45 Disease Chronic Wasting ...... 90 Chukar partridge ...... Civil liability (17-314) Clinics, Raffles, Partnerships...... Coati Collared Dove: SEE Dove Commission Orders: Publication Separate Amphibians (41): Publication Antelope (3): Separate Band-tailed pigeon (20): ...... Bear (9) ...... Bighorn Sheep (7) ...... Bison (8) C ...... Camping, unlawful 109 10, ...... 10, 109 Camping near waterholes ...... Carcasses, wildlife ...... 90 Chukar partridge (17) Publication Separate Dove (19): Publication Elk (4): Separate ...... 48 Javelina (6) 19 14 12 61 14 47 97 57 87 79 58 20 20 20 22 58 39 110 110 110 111 110 110 112 112 110 111 112 111 111 110 110 110 110 110 110 111 126 109 109 108 108 109 108 109 109 109 108 109 109 109 Violation of (17-331)...... may be taken (17-301)

99, 105, 108, 125, 126 125, 108, 99, 105, Archery-Only...... General ...... Acceptance dates...... Deadlines...... Fees ...... Bear (fall)...... Deer...... Deer (nonpermit) ...... 40 Mountain lion...... Pheasant ...... squirrelTree ...... (nonpermit)...... Turkey Blind residents (17-335)...... Child support order, Civil liability (17-314)...... Commission, powers and duties (17-231)...... Complimentary (17-336) license ...... Definitions (17-101) Driving wildlife (17-303) ...... Duplicate license (17-332)...... Firearm silencer, muffler (17-251)...... (17-341)...... Fraud Illegal taking (17-314)...... License (17-331)...... License, complimentary (17-336)...... License, form and contents of (17-332)...... License revocation(17-340)...... License suspension (17-340) Methods of taking (17-301)...... No-hunting posting (17-304)...... of license validityPeriod (17-332)...... land (17-304)...... Posted Proof of purchase, license (17-331)...... Protection from wildlife (17-301.01)...... Revocation of license (17-340) ...... Self-defense from wildlife (17-301.01) ...... Suspension of license (17-340) Times when wildlife of permit-tag (17-332) ...... Transfer education (17-333.02) ...... Trapping license statute (17-333.02)...... Trapping Unlawful camping (17-308)...... Violations, classifications ...... (17-309) Wildlife parts (17-371)......

Automatic ﬁrearms: SEE automatic ﬁrearms Fully

BadgerBag limits: Refer to individual species ...... 82, 83 Baiting and wildlife taking...... 104, 126 Barry M. Goldwater Range...... B

BatsBear ...... 84, 85 A applications...... Acceptance dates, Access, state lands (R12-4-110)...... 96, 98, 99, 118 96, 98, 99, 118 (R12-4-110)...... Access, state lands property...... Access to private 98 Age restrictions ...... 14 13, 12, and wildlife takingAircraft 130 ...... 104, 112, Ammunition, unlawful ...... Antelope Publication : Separate Application to hunt instructions ...... Applications Apprentice License ...... Archery education ...... Archery-Only hunt opportunities Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp...... 17 Arizona Revised Statutes-Title wildlife (17-314)...... Wounding Artiﬁcial light, hunting with ...... 62, 83, 93, 61, Index

Gray wolf: SEE Wolf Stolen...... 112 Nonresidents...... 12, 14, 108 Grouse: SEE Blue grouse Suspension of (17-340) ...... 110 Non-U.S. citizens...... 12, 18, 19 Guide definition...... 108 Limited weapon – shotgun shooting shot North American Model...... 9 Guide services...... 99, 111, 122 Cottontail rabbit...... 81 Gunnison’s prairie dog...... 84, 85 Other birds and mammals...... 84 O Pheasant...... 86 H Predatory and fur-bearing mammals...... 83 Ocelot ...... 84, 85 Turkey...... 46 Off-highway vehicles (OHV)...... 101 Habitat Fund: SEE Big Game Habitat Fund Tree squirrel...... 79 Off-road vehicles (ORV): SEE Off-highway vehicles Harassment of wildlife...... 130 Lion: SEE Mountain lion OHV: SEE Off-highway vehicles Harvest Information Program (HIP)...... 122 Littering while hunting...... 105, 109 Operation Game Thief...... 100 HIP: SEE Harvest Information Program Lost license...... 12, 112 ORV: SEE Off-highway vehicles Homeland Security...... 71, 75, 76, 99 Lost tag ...... 12, 112 Other birds and mammals...... 84 Hours, legal hunting...... 60, 82, 99, 104, 105 Otter ...... 84 House sparrow...... 84 M Over-the-counter tag: SEE Nonpermit-tag Hualapai vole...... 84 Hunt camps...... 24 Mandatory reporting P Hunt permit-tag...... 7, 14, 16, 112, 120 Bear...... 5, 57, 129 Hunt permit-tag application schedule...... 20 Bighorn sheep...... 129 Parks and preserves, (city, county or town)...... 130 Hunt permit-tag fees: SEE License and hunt permit-tag Bison...... 129 Partridge, chukar: SEE Chukar fees Lion 5, 61, 128 Period of license validity (17-332)...... 110 Hunt permit-tag transfer (17-332)...... 110 Sandhill Crane: Separate Publication Permit, shipping...... 126, 127 Hunt Success Rates: “Hunt Arizona” odds book on Maps Permit, transportation...... 126, 127 website: www.azgfd.gov Game Management Units...... 70 Permit-tag information: SEE Hunt permit-tag Hunter access...... 96, 98 Region 1– Pinetop...... 72 Pheasant Hunter education...... 30 Region 2 – Flagstaff...... 73 Archery-Only...... 87 Hunter pool...... 64 Region 3 – Kingman...... 74 Falconry-Only...... 87 Hunting dogs...... 106, 109 Region 4 – Yuma...... 75 Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot...... 86 Hunting ethics: SEE Ethics Region 5 – Tucson...... 76 Youth-Only...... 87 Hunting etiquette: SEE Ethics Region 6 – Mesa...... 77 Physically challenged hunters...... 12, 39, 124 Hunting guides: SEE Guides Maricopa County Parks...... 98, 130 Pima County parks...... 98 Hunting on military reservations...... 97 Mearns’ Quail: SEE Quail Pioneer license...... 110 Hunting on public lands...... 96-98 Methods of take: Refer to individual species Pitfall traps...... 126 Hunting safety...... 30 Mexican gray wolf: SEE Wolf Pneumatic weapons...... 106, 107, 125, 126, 130 Migratory Bird Stamp: SEE Stamps Poaching ...... 100, 106, 108, 109, 110 I Military reservations and ranges...... 97 Poison and wildlife taking...... 109 Motor vehicles and wildlife taking...... 99, 104, Population Management Hunts: Identification number, 109, 126 Javelina...... 65 Department (R12-4-111)...... 7, 19, 118 Motorized big game retrieval...... 36 Porcupine ...... 84, 85 Illegal taking (17-314)...... 104, 109 Mountain lion Possession limits: Refer to individual species Importing wildlife...... 127 Archery-Only...... 61 Posted land (17-304 and Improper tagging...... 104, 125 General...... 61 R12-4-110)...... 98, 99, 109, 118 Indian Reservations...... 96, 120 Reporting requirement...... 5, 60, 129 Prairie Dog Injured wildlife...... 118 Physical inspection and tooth Black-tailed...... 84, 85 Inspections, wildlife...... 57, 60, 129 extraction...... 60, 129 Gunnison’s...... 84, 85 Mule deer: SEE Deer Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals J Muskrat ...... 108 Badger...... 82, 83 Muzzleloader hunts Bobcat...... 82, 83 Jaguars ...... 84, 85, 103 Coyote...... 82, 83 Jaguarundi...... 84, 85 Deer...... 39 Legal methods of take chart...... 104, 105 Fox ...... 82, 83 Javelina Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot...... 83 Archery-Only...... 49 N Pursuit-Only...... 83 Youth-Only...... 48 Raccoon...... 82, 83 National Forest land...... 36, 98 Ringtail...... 82, 83 L National Harvest Information Program: SEE Harvest Skunk...... 82, 83 Lake Mead National Recreation Area...... 97 Information Program Weasel...... 82, 83 Law, wildlife: SEE Arizona Revised Statutes National Monument land...... 97 Predatory mammals: SEE Predatory and Lawful methods of take: Refer to individual National Park land...... 96 fur-bearing mammals species National Park Service restricted areas ...... 96 Private property, access to...... 98 Lead and wildlife...... 34 National Recreation Areas...... 97 Prohibited devices...... 126 Legal hours...... 60, 82, 99, 104 National Wildlife Refuge land...... 96 Prohibited weapons...... 126 Legal weapons: SEE Individual species Night hunting...... 108 Proof of purchase, license (17-331)...... 109 Legality, evidence of...... 125, 127 No-hunting posting (17-304)...... 109 Pronghorn Antelope: SEE Antelope License and hunt permit-tag fees...... 14 Nongame animals...... 108 Protection from wildlife (17- 301.01)...... 108 Licenses Nongame birds...... 108 Puma: SEE Mountain lion Complimentary (17-336)...... 110 Non-immigrant aliens...... 12, 18, 19 Pursuit-Only Hunts: Duplicate...... 12, 110, 112 Nonpermit hunts Raccoon...... 82, 83, 130 Form and contents of (17-332)...... 110 Bear, archery and general...... 58 Lifetime...... 12 Deer, archery...... 39 Q Javelina...... 49 Lost 14, 114 Quail (California, Gambel’s, Scaled, and Mearns’) Pioneer...... 110 Turkey, archery...... 47 Mountain lion, archery and general...... 61 General...... 89 Refunds...... 17 Falconry-Only...... 89 Revocation of (17-340)...... 110 Nonpermit-tags Statute (17-331)...... 109 General...... 7, 14 Restricted: SEE Restricted Non-Permit Tags 136 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Index 137 47 47 47 97 97 97 78 57 87 36 38 131 110 110 110 112 127 127 129 129 130 129 126 103 109 109 109 109 110, 122 13, 110, 120 Identification number ...... Statute (17-333.02)...... Archery-Only (fall) ...... Bearded...... Shotgun Shooting Shot...... 46 (fall)...... Youth-Only Education (17-333.02)...... CHAMP permit-tag 124 39, ...... 12, Disabled license...... Deer...... Mountain lion...... 60 SEE North Kaibab Habitat Stamp Javelina ...... 48 Pheasant ...... Turkey...... Bear ...... 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2017-18 urtles: Separate Publicationurtles: Separate Travel management on USFS...... management Travel squirrel...... Tree stands...... 10,Tree 98 lands: SEEReservations Indian Tribal Turkey T Transportation permitTransportation ...... Trapping V 109 hunting...... 99, 105, Vehicle license: SEE Veterans Veteran Veterans W developments...... Water – hunting and camping byWaterholes ...... legal: Refer to individual species Weapons, Weasel Visit www.azgfd.gov ...... 82,Website: 83 White-tailed deer: SEE Deer White-winged dove: SEE Dove Wilderness areas land...... Wildlife inspections ...... Wildlife parts ...... Wildlife roadblocks...... Wolf wildlife (17-314)...... Wounding ...... 66, 67 XYZ Hunts Youth-Only Transfer of hunt permit-tag (17-332) of hunt permit-tag ...... Transfer of wildlife...... Transportation U Habitat Management Stamp: Unit 12A Unlawful camping ...... Violations, classifications (17-309)...... Wildlife areas...... Wildlife check stations...... Yuma Proving Grounds...... Tooth turn-in requirements: Tooth Unlawful methods of take...... Upland game...... 7, 108 U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds...... Violations, common...... 104, 105 HualapaiVole, ...... 84, 85 14 78 30 22 23 117 131 121 131 131 110 118 118 119 127 127 125 122 127 126 130 129 130 127 120 125 120 127 128 128 126 126 126 125 126 129 109 108 103 108 Index 109 Wildlife Carcasses or (12-4-322)Parts ...... Program (HIP)Program (12-4-203) ...... of Wildlife (12-4-305)...... and Parks County, or Town Preserves (12-4-321)...... of Wildlife (12-4-305)...... of Wildlife (12-4-305)Parts ...... Number (12-4-307)...... (12-4-304)...... Taking Provisions (12-4-801) ...... Pickup and Possession of Pickup and Possession (12-4-304)...... Reptiles, Lawful Taking Surrender (12-4-118)...... Tag National Harvest Information (12-4-114)...... Nonpermit-tags Pioneer License (12-4-201)...... Carcasses Possessing or Parts Land (12-4-110)...... Posting Wildlife in City, Restrictions for Taking Roadblocks (12-4-308)...... Seasons (12-4-318)...... Selling Carcasses or Parts Supplemental Hunts (12-4-115)...... Use of (12-4-302)...... Tags, (12-4-121)...... Big Game Tag Transfer, Carcasses or Transporting Identification Trapper Regulations (12-4-307)...... Trapping Unlawful Ammunition (12-4-303)...... Unlawful Devices (12-4-303) ...... Unlawful Methods (12-4-303) ...... (12-4-302)...... Use of Tags Wild Mammals, Lawful Wildlife Areas, General Wildlife Areas Restrictions...... Wildlife Inspections (12-4-308)...... Suspension of license (17-340) ...... Suspension of license (17-340) T proper and improper...... Tagging, S Safety, hunting and firearms...... azleg.gov at Salvage permits...... ARS 17-319 Scaled quail: SEE Quail ProgramScholastic Clay Target ...... Sheep: SEE Bighorn sheep Shipping permit ...... 109 Shooting across roads...... 99, 105, Shooting Ranges ...... Sparrow, house...... 84, 85 Sportsman’s etiquette: SEE Ethics Squirrel ...... Stamps ...... Starling, European ...... 84, 85 land...... State Park 96 landState Trust ...... 98 Statutes, wildlife: SEE Arizona Revised Statutes Sunrise and sunset schedule...... Super Raffle: SEE Big Game Super Raffle Supplemental hunts ...... Times when wildlife may be taken...... Statutes: SEE Arizona Revised Statutes Title 17 Sale of wildlife or wildlife parts ...... Seasons ...... 6, 130 301.01)...... Self-defense from wildlife (17- SkunkSlingshot ...... 82, 83 Small game hunting notes...... 92-93 Snares ...... 12 74 75 76 77 72 73 36 131 110 118 112 113 114 112 118 112 112 112 114 118 118 118 118 129 129 130 126 120 126 128 128 124 129 124 126 122 127 130 127 120 129 126 126 126

Unit (12-4-108)...... (CHAMP)Permit (12-4-217)...... of Wildlife (12-4-305)...... Boundaries (12-4-108) ...... (12-4-305) of Wildlife Parts ......

Region 2 – Flagstaff...... Region 3 – Kingman...... Region 4 – Yuma ...... Region 5 – Tucson ...... Region 6 – Mesa...... Bear taken ...... 5, 57 Bighorn sheep taken...... Livestock depredation...... 5 Mountain lion taken...... 5, 129 Mountain lion sighting...... 60 Poaching ...... 5, 100 Residency requirements...... Access to State Land (12-4-110)...... of Wildlife (12-4-319)...... and Taking Aircraft Cottontail ...... 80, 81 Region 1– Pinetop ...... Ammunition, Unlawful (12-4-303)...... Application Procedures(12-4-104) ...... Big Game Tag Transfer(12-4-121)...... Big Game Tag (12-4-304)...... Birds, Lawful Taking of (12-4-307) ...... Bobcat Tagging Pelts, (12-4-107)Bonus Points ...... Boundaries, Game Management Bison Hunt Requirements (12-4-306)...... Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Check Stations (12-4-308)...... Commission Orders (12-4-609)...... Crossbow (12-4-216)...... Permit Deﬁnitions (12-4-101)...... Devices, Unlawful (12-4-303) ...... License (12-4-202)Disabled Veteran’s ...... Diseased Wildlife (12-4-112) (12-4-104)...... Drawings Duplicate Licenses (12-4-103)...... (12-4-103)...... Duplicate Tags Exporting Carcasses or Parts Game Management Unit of Wildlife(12-4-320)...... Harassment (12-4-114)...... Hunt Permit-tags ...... (12-4-115) Hunter Pool ...... Identiﬁcation Number (12-4-111) Importing Carcasses or Indian Reservations (12-4-117)...... Injured Wildlife (12-4-112) Inspections, Wildlife (12-4-308)...... (12-4-304)...... Lawful Methods for Taking Methods, Lawful (12-4-304)...... Methods, Unlawful (12-4-303) ......

Reporting Requirements: Revocation (17-340)...... of license Ring-necked pheasant: SEE Pheasant Ringtail ...... 82, 83 Road damage ...... 99 Roadblocks, wildlife...... Road closures...... Roads and hunting ...... 99 Rules-Game and Fish: R Rabbit Raccoon ...... 82, 83 Radio Collars ...... 60 Rafﬂes: SEE Clinics Ram: SEE Bighorn Sheep Ranges, shooting: SEE Shooting ranges online Raptors: Information available Refunds, License: SEE License, refunds Region maps Save Time Go Online WWW.AZGFD.GOV ONLINE SERVICES 24/7 ARE AVAILABLE ■ Fishing, hunting and combo licenses available 24/7 ■ Renew your watercraft from the lake 24/7 ■ Apply for the draw without leaving your house 24/7 ■ Get the latest and greatest wildlife news, hints and announcements delivered to your ngertips 24/7 ■ Take an online education class at home 24/7 ■ Create a free portal membership for easy access to all your Game and Fish needs 24/7 ■ Watch real time wildlife from your of ce 24/7

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