2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations

ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT 2018-19 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.* NEW: PAPER hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Arizona time. ONLINE hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. You may purchase Arizona hunting licenses and apply for the draw online. To report wildlife violations, call: 800-352-0700.

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2 ArizonaAdPages2017.indd Game and 5 Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 4/5/2018 12:19:23 PM Important Information for 2018-2019 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. Paper Application Deadline is Early The deadline to submit PAPER applications ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION is 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The deadline to submit ONLINE applications is James R. Ammons, Chair — Yuma 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2018. James S. Zieler — St. Johns Eric S. Sparks — Tucson Hunter Harvest Questionnaire Design The Arizona Game and Fish Department Kurt R. Davis — Phoenix Leland “Bill” Brake — Elgin has redesigned its big game hunt permit-tags and the Hunter Harvest Question- naire will now be included with your hunt permit-tag. A unique QR scan code, as ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT well as a web link, will be located on the back of hunt permit-tags. Scan the code 5000 W. Carefree Highway to access our Hunter Harvest Questionnaire webpage then select your species (you Phoenix, Arizona 85086 602-942-3000 may need to download a QR reader app to scan the code). Completing your hunter www.azgfd.gov questionnaire, honestly and accurately, is very important to the management of wildlife in Arizona. Ty E. Gray, Director Tom P. Finley, Deputy Director Draw Odds Information Draw odds information for deer will no longer be REGIONAL OFFICES printed in this regulation book. Refer to the Hunt Arizona publication on the Arizona Game and Fish Department website for draw odds information for all big REGION I game species (www.azgfd.com/Hunting/SurveyData/). 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935 928-367-4281 Mountain Lion Hunters Please see page 61 for important changes to the moun- REGION II 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86005 tain lion hunting season dates and new harvest thresholds. The current mountain 928-774-5045 lion season ends June 30, 2018. The new season will open August 24, 2018 and run REGION III through May 31, 2019. 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409 928-692-7700 Attention Youth Deer Hunters You may be eligible to purchase a companion REGION IV javelina tag valid during your deer hunt and hunt both deer and javelina. Look for 9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365 note 17 associated with your youth deer hunt. 928-342-0091 REGION V Sign-up for a Free Portal Account to Access Draw Results Early If you 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745 don’t have an account, create one for free: www.azgfd.gov, select the green “My 520-628-5376 Account” button at top right, follow the prompts. REGION VI 7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207 480-981-9400 PointGuard — Tag Surrender, R12-4-118 Hunters may now choose to surrender their hunt permit-tag prior to the start of their hunt. Hunters must have a Depart- The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits ment Portal Account and purchase the Department’s PointGuard Membership for $5 discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion or disability in its programs and activities. If at the time of application for each species. Refer to page 13 for more information. anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its Keep Credit Card Information Updated Online applicants are encouraged to employment practices, the individual may file a complaint keep their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s Office, at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The Arizona Game 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, 602- and Fish Department will no longer call customers to obtain payment on drawn ap- 942-3000, or with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, 5275 Leesburg plications where credit cards have failed. Deadline for updating your credit or debit Pike, MS:WSFR, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Persons with card information online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Thursday, June 28, 2018. a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or NOTE: If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple applications, this document in an alternative format by contacting the please notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Director’s Office as listed above. Game and Fish could be processed simultaneously. This publication is partially paid for through the sale of advertising. The Arizona Game and Fish Department nei- Drones Drones are considered aircraft and shall not be used to harass wildlife or ther endorses products or services listed nor accepts assist in the taking of wildlife. For more specific information, please review Com- any liability from the use of listed products or services. mission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-319 and R12-4-320 located on pages 125 and 130. Also, see Fair Chase information on page 56. COVER PHOTO BY GEORGE ANDREJKO

2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 3 4 ArizonaAdPages2017.indd Game and 7 Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 4/5/2018 12:23:18 PM 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 Hunting Camps...... 22 Choose 4 for Regions Shooting Range Information...... 28 Choose 5 for Customer Service Choose 6 for Shooting Ranges Hunter Education...... 30 Big Game Seasons...... 33 Report a Wildlife Violation Deer...... 34 800-352-0700 — Operation Game Thief Turkey...... 45 Javelina...... 47 Report Vandalism or Livestock Depredation 800-VANDALS (826-3257) Bighorn Sheep...... 50 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...... 65 Bear: 800-970-BEAR (2327) Maps...... 70 Lion: 877-438-0447 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

2018-19 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.

6 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees 7 - - 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 A firearm intended to be fired from the intended to be fired Handgun: A firearm Muzzleloading hand, incapablebarrel, having a single firing fixed ammunition, of black powder the muzzle with loaded through black pow or synthetic - single projectile. der, and a to be fired from the shoul- : A firearm intended Muzzleloading Rifle der, incapablea single barrel and of firing fixed ammunition, having 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 activeon is 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 member a is or countryor another state in stationed hometheir as this state lists who but 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. - 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). and boundary definitions on page (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 archery ar lion and some turkey, fall bear, mountain turkey, youth by the Commission that : A document adopted Commission Order and mountain lion. All species require a hunt permit-tag, except for a hunt permit-tag, lion. All species require and mountain during a draw. numbers ed random pronghorn antelope, elk, turkey, javelina, bear, bighorn sheep, bison javelina, bear, bighorn antelope, elk, turkey, pronghorn applicant- to issue a Big Game Drawing additional computer-generat : Any of the followingGame: Any of the Big white-tailed deer, species: mule deer, 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; 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. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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 with other na- 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.

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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 or land own- 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 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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://agfdof 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 to non-hunters when Be courteous from the field. your game transporting discreetly; animals Transport field dressing in Don’t leave remains of visible. Respect places where it is easily be walking by; other people that may your abilityClean up to the best of before place when return- entering into a public cannoting from a hunt if you change image; clothes. Present a professional of your hunt; tasteful photographs Take Invite someone new to come hunting 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, • • • • • Report vandalism at 1-800-VANDALS

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

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License and Fees 13 You must meet the requirements (listed in You the left column). Hunters must provide acceptable proof to (i.e., Transfer the Department of the Tag receipt from the qualified nonprofit). re- Surrender must submit your Tag You 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 The parent, grandparent or guardian must or guardian grandparent The parent, to the child in a the permit or tag transfer the Commission. manner prescribed by permit or tag must The child receiving the parent, grandparent be accompanied by a field. or guardian when in the a valid hunting li- The child must possess 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 participating in the by the Director before hunt. Any big game that is taken counts toward - the child’s bag limit. Once a tag is trans ferred at a Department office, the original permittee may no longer use it. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 • • • 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. game permit or tag to take big game pursu- or tag to take big game game permit ant to the following requirements: • • • • 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. - “disability” means a permanent “disability” have expended your bonus points, you will then be eligible to participate in Tag Surrender again for that species. will not receive a refund for the cost You of your tag. The bonus points you expended to draw the hunt permit-tag will be reinstated. The bonus point you would have accrued will be awarded. had you not drawn must surrender your hunt permit-tag You before your hunt. child with a physical disability is under 14 physicalchild with a disability 14 is under - the child must satisfactori years of age, the Arizona hunter educationly complete Ed- Hunter comparable course or another ucation Course that is approved by the director. the armed forces of the Unit- of A veteran ed States who has a service-connected - of this para the purposes For 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: • • • • permit-tag hunt your qual a to transfer you If ified nonprofit, you may still participate in participate still may you nonprofit, ified Surrender: Tag • • “Qualified organization” means a non- may or legal guardian A parent, grandparent allow or guard- the parent’s, grandparent’s to use ian’s minor child or minor grandchild big or guardian’s the parent’s, grandparent’s

PointGuard (Tag Surrender, R12-4-118) Surrender, (Tag PointGuard

A minor child who has a life-threatening medical condition or by a minor child who If a has a permanent physical disability. Only available to applicants applying online (not available to paper applicants). Hunters must have a Department Portal Account. Hunters must purchase the Department’s per Membership. Cost is $5 PointGuard species. This membership is purchased at the time of application for each species Member- applied for (Select PointGuard ship at the end of your online application). Hunters are only eligible to surrender one tag per species then the next time drawn for that species, the tag will have to be used (expends bonus points). Once you

• 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. 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 can 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 Tag Transfers Tag to use your big game Should you be unable plication from the ATF website at www.atf.gov. website at www.atf.gov. plicationfrom the ATF permit and valid hunting license in valid hunting license permit and or download an ap- at 304-616-4550, Branch contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Import 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 • • • • 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 2018 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, RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT prices shown include a $13 application fee per RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT applicant for residents and a $15 application fee YOUTH YOUTH 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) 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 5 Purchase Point Guard for Guard Point Purchase

$5 on any of these species. $5 on any Bison — Yearling only Hunt Permit-tag $363 $1,765 $363 $1,765 Raptor Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15 Pheasant Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15

NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be purchased RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT over-the-counter at Department offices or license dealers. YOUTH YOUTH 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, and swans $5 $5 Included with Youth Combination license (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,

License and Fees 15 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Select AZGFD Account and then icon in the select the draw drop-down box. Sign in to your portal account.

How to Avoid Duplicating Your Department IDDepartment Your Duplicating to Avoid How

new Department ID, to the new not be transferred bonus points may your existing ID. Customers are encouraged to apply online through their portal accounts to avoid duplicating accounts to avoid through their portal to apply online are encouraged Customers Department ID. their a If you generate Be aware: 8 $10 $25 YOUTH YOUTH NON-RESIDENT $10 YOUTH Included with Youth Combination license Included with Youth RESIDENT $3 $5 $75 $25 $90 $150 $100 $650 $300 NON-RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT $3 $5 $15 $25 $25 $25 $25 $45 $135 RESIDENT RESIDENT 6 5 These tags may be purchased 5 (for sale or export)

over-the-counter at Departmentover-the-counter offices or license dealers. Bear Nonpermit-tag NONPERMIT-TAGS Nonpermit-tag Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag Turkey Youth-Only STAMPS of band-tailed pigeons,Migratory Bird Stamp Allows take ducks, geese,moorhen, coots, doves, snipe, and swans July 1 – June 30) (Valid Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30) Waterfowl Federal Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag Javelina Nonpermit-tag Elk Nonpermit-tag Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag Bobcat Seal Draw Information

The Draw same hunt number(s) and in the same order person who is applying on the applica- When the number of hunt permits for a spe- of preference on the same form. tion for a license. Only one license will be issued per person and a refund of any cies in a particular area must be limited to No person, including Youth, may submit remaining fees will be issued. prevent over-harvest of wildlife, the Com- more than one valid application per genus mission Order governing seasons for that of wildlife in any calendar year, except as 3. Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are species assigns a hunt number to a designat- specified in R12-4-104(H), when genera are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A ed area, and a hunt permit-tag is required drawn in multiple drawings; however the youth must pay the higher fee unless to take that species in that area. Hunt per- annual bag limit still applies. applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts. mit-tags are issued through a computerized random drawing. Big game tags not issued Each applicant shall complete only one Each payment enclosed with a hunt permit- through the drawing process are called block per application. tag application shall be made by certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or per- nonpermit-tags. No more than one genus may be included sonal check or draft payable to the Arizona on each Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. Game and Fish Department. Cash will not Qualifications Use a separate form, payment and enve- Individuals wishing to participate in a draw- be accepted and will result in rejection. lope for each genus of wildlife you wish ing or to obtain bonus points must apply to hunt. More than one (1) application in One personal check or money order can cov- online or in writing using the Hunt Permit- an envelope may result in rejection of all er all fees for each application, or separate tag Application Form, and submit the form applications. You can list a general hunt as checks or money orders may be submitted in by the deadline specified in the Hunt Per- your first choice and another weapon type one envelope for each individual applicant. mit-tag Application Schedule found in the hunt for the same genus as another choice current year’s hunt regulations (page 20). The permit and license fees are specified on the same application — just be sure they in the fee schedule on page 14. The hunt An applicant must possess a license (includ- are in the same numerical series. Use only permit-tag fees on page 14 include the non- ing lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’s) one application per genus, even if you are refundable application fee. that is valid on the last day of the application mixing weapon choices. deadline for that draw. Youth applying for Submitting Applications big game hunts must be licensed. If an Hunt Permit, Bonus Points Disclaimer The online application service will be avail- applicant does not have a license that meets able in early to mid-January. Please check The issuance of any big game permit has no that requirement, he or she must purchase the Department’s website or sign up for free express or implied guarantee or warranty of the license at the time of application. An ap- e-newsletters for regular updates. You can hunter success. Any person holding a valid plicant must submit the information and register for e-news at www.azgfd.gov/signup. fees required for a license on each paper permit assumes the risk that circumstanc- application submitted. Only one license will es beyond the control of the Arizona Game Attention online applicants: Deadline for be issued. License refunds will be made for and Fish Department may prevent the per- updating your credit or debit card infor- additional applications. Licenses will not be mit holder from using the permit. In such mation online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) issued until the draw occurs. situations, the Arizona Game and Fish De- Thursday, June 28, 2018. partment disclaims any responsibility to Paper applications (except first-come, sand- Applying for a Hunt reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bo- hill crane, and raptor applications) may be The online application service will be avail- nus points or to refund any fees, except hand-delivered to Department offices in able early to mid-May, see page 18 or visit under specific circumstances, such as activa- Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Flagstaff, Pinetop, www.azgfd.gov/draw for more information. tion of military or emergency personnel, as Kingman, or Yuma. Mailed paper applica- stated in R12-4-107(M). Paper applications for hunt permit-tags tions must be sent only to the Department’s Phoenix Office at P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, must be made on Hunt Permit-tag Applica- Fees tion Forms available at Department offices, AZ 85087-1052. On deadline days, Depart- Information about fees associated with ment business offices close at 5:00 p.m. website, and license dealers. Please use the online draw process is on page 18. the current year’s application form, that is (Arizona time), but paper applications can WHITE in color. Do not cut or alter appli- When submitting paper applications, each be delivered to drop boxes until 7 p.m. (Ari- cation form. Applications not prepared in applicant shall enclose the following fees: zona time). Drop boxes are locked promptly at 7 p.m. (Arizona time). All paper applica- a legible manner may be deemed not valid 1. The fee for the appropriate hunt and shall be rejected as specified in R12-4- tions must be received by the Department permit-tag, which includes the permit before the deadline. Deadlines for submis- 104(L). Use standard blue or black ink (no application fee. gel ink). sion are specified in the Hunt Permit-tag 2. Fee for a hunting or combination hunt Application Schedule on page 20. Deadline No more than four people may apply and fish license, if a license is requested. to submit paper applications is May 8. on one application in one envelope. All Be sure to enclose license fees with each Postmarks don’t count. applicants in a group must apply for the paper application, if required, for each 16 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and FeesDraw Information 17 ------

- on page If the bonus point hunt submit another applica You may obtain You only one bo NOT 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 lished within lished Commission applicable each If you chooseOrder. thisyou hunt number, may not choose any other hunt number on application.your number is any choice other than the first choice or any other hunt numbers appear on the application,your application will rejected.be choice. A bonus point hunt number is estab nus point per genus per drawing. apply forTo a bonus pointthe only, individual must 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 for the license fee or the application fee.Do not in nus point. A bonus point costsyou only the license fee (if needed) and the appli cation 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 re ceive a bonus point for that genus. clude the fee for the hunt permit-tag for the genus in which you are applying for the bo ------Draw Information Draw

Obtaining a 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 forthese genera, you may “obtain a point.” bonus When completing your application, you must choose the bonus point hunt num ber established for that genus as your first Hunt permit-tags will bemailed to each suc cessful applicant. What not Drawn? if I’m Please use one of the methods (online or phone) listed on page 5 to access draw re sults. These methods of access shall serve as the official notification ofdraw results. Customers free portal a open who ac count will receive their draw results several days early. Open a free portal ac count today!count Over-payments and hunt permit-tag fees received with unsuccessful applications will be returned to applicant as shown “A,” on the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. Appli cation and license fees will not be refunded. will not beYou issued more than one li cense and a refund of any remaining fees will be issued. An overpayment of $5 or less will not be refunded, and shall be consid ered a donation to the Arizona Game and Fish Fund. If you or a member of your group elected to donate your fees or a portion thereof, the donation will not be 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-served basis 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

Applying online through your portal ac- Applying online through count will ensure you do not duplicate your Department ID. online, to apply have until June 12 You which is two weeks past the paper application deadline. Apply from home or work — no driving, no mailing; Easy to meet the deadline — go to www. for a azgfd.gov“Apply and click on Draw”; Reduces chances for errors (you must still read your options closely); The initial cost to you is only the application (if you don’t fee and license fee already have a current license); The permit-tag cost will only be charged if for that species; you are drawn Easy to donate to the Big Game Habi- and benefit wildlife populations; tat Fund and Opportunity to purchase PointGuard.

that group. permit-tags applicants all for available in 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 What Happens My to • • • • • • • • • online application: the applicant. to submitting an There are many advantages application is the sole responsibility of Apply Online? Why Complete and proper preparation of an dates may change each year. hunt regulations as unit areas and season available. Please consult the current year’s applicable hunt regulations year’s are Applications will be accepted as soon as the Apply Online for Big Game Hunts and Bonus Points at www.azgfd.gov

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

What If I Buy a License draw. If drawn for a hunt permit-tag, you IMPORTANT: Applicants are encouraged to When I Apply for My Hunt? must also have a valid license at the time keep their credit or debit card information up of the hunt. These may not be the same li- to date; if your card becomes invalid for any If you purchase a hunting or fishing license cense. Please contact customer service if you reason before the credit card update dead- online, you must print the license from your have any questions. See below for phone line, update your information online for each home printer. Your license will not be mailed numbers. species you applied for by selecting the “up- to you. date my payment information” option and How Do I Pay? providing the required information. The De- Are There Any Additional partment is not responsible for any overdraft Fees for Applying Online? A valid credit or debit card (Visa or Master- charge incurred due to insufficient funds. Card) must be used when applying online. No. The application fee per applicant is Your card will be charged once for the ap- What You Need for Each Applicant the same whether applying online or by plication fee and second time if you are paper. The application fee is $13 per appli- To apply online, simply log on to the Arizona successful in drawing a permit-tag. Online cant for residents and $15 per applicant for Game and Fish Department website at www. applicants are encouraged to keep their non-residents. azgfd.gov, place the cursor on “Apply for a credit card payment information current. Draw” on the main webpage and follow the If your payment is declined at the time Can I Apply for a Bonus step by-step instructions. We recommend you of the draw, your application will not be Point Only? have your hunter list (including first and last drawn. The Arizona Game and Fish De- names, dates of birth, Department identifi- Yes. Select Bonus Point Only when prompted. partment will no longer call customers cation number, and Social Security Number) You must have a current hunting license or to obtain payment on drawn applications and hunt choices completed with all the re- purchase one. You will be charged the appro- where credit cards have failed. Deadline quired information for each hunter prior priate application fee ($13 application fee per for updating your credit or debit card to logging on to apply. This will make for a applicant for residents and a $15 application information online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona quicker application process. fee per applicant for non-residents). time) Thursday, June 28, 2018. If your credit/debit card has been used for What are the License multiple applications, please notify your Requirements? banking institution that multiple charges When applying for a hunt, you must have from Arizona Game and Fish could be pro- a license valid through deadline day of that cessed simultaneously.

Thank You Hunters and Recreational Shooters Arizona’s rich outdoor heritage is enjoyed by all — thanks la based on hunting license sales and the state’s land area. to hunters like you, whose purchase of hunting and In 2017, that meant more than $21 million for game recreational shooting equipment supports wildlife management in Arizona. This money pays for game management and habitat enhancement in the Grand surveys, hunter education classes, wildlife water catch- Canyon State. When you purchase a rifle, ammuni- ment construction, wildlife research and shooting range tion, archery equipment, and other sporting gear, you development and operations, among other projects. pay a federal excise tax and import duties. Hunters like you are part of the largest and most suc- Since 1937, this money has been collected by the federal cessful wildlife conservation programs in the world… government and redistributed to the states using a formu- thank you.

18 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Draw Information 19

Mos. M.I. x Yrs. AZ Residency Fifth Choice Hunt Number Resident Check One No license refund will be issued if you are not drawn.

Non-resident E Eyes   D E 0 Hunt Number Fourth Choice Fourth 6 Hair 5 7 6 Non-Res-F Non-Res-Y Non-Res-Y 5 5 8 Zip Code E I In. 4 Third Choice Hunt Number Z O Height Ft. SIGN ON LINE BELOW LINE ON SIGN Each applicant shall complete only one block per application example: Appli- (for cant A, Applicant B, etc.) ap- must include all information per You may not use You plicant in one block only. multiple applicant to provide infor- blocks mation for one applicant. li- must include ALL the appropriate You cense, permit, and application fees in each envelope. No cash accepted. Any will be check returned to the Department for non- payment will result in rejection of your application. must refer to the appropriate Hunting You Regulations to obtain the current fees for licenses and/or hunt permit-tags or you may call for the Department at 602-942-3000 that information. Only Hunting; Hunting and Fishing Com- Combo licenses are available bo; and Youth Only Hunt- for residents through the draw. Combo ing and Fishing Combo and Youth licenses are available for nonresidents through the draw. Enclose check, cashier’s check, or money order payable to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for the total amount due, along with your application and mail to: Arizona Game and Fish Department P.O. or drop Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052; Box 74020 it off at any Department office. H J 3 A State First 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 2 ______

X T Hunt/Fish Youth Hunt/Fish Youth

S 3 Weight  Hunt Number Second Choice 2 1 H Federal Requirement: Social Security Number Social Requirement: Federal Department I.D. Number if different from SSNDepartment I.D. Number if different from APPLICANT A 2 C C G Sex 1 A D B  A  C  First Choice E 2 9 Hunt Number

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Date of Birth Arizona Hunting License Number (must include the 2 letter prefix) M Signature Hunting ( m m ) ( d d ) ( y y y y ) ( m m ) ( d d ) ( y y y Last Name Address City Daytime Phone Number Hunt/Fish Youth Hunt/Fish Youth Complete only to apply for a Hunt License

A • FORM PERMIT-TAG A • FORM LICENSE   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 the class of license you wish to purchase by checking the appropriate box and include payment for that license with each application. An applicant a license that must possess 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. 6. 7. 8.

How to Apply for the Draw: Paper Draw: for the to Apply How

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, and as athan 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 2018

Hunt permit-tag applications will be accepted and processed in accordance with R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 and this schedule. Drawing

ACCEPTANCE 2 DATES1 DEADLINE DATES PAPER APPLICATIONS: Applications accepted ONLINE: Deadline 11:59 Hunt permit-tags Refund warrants Deadline 7:00 p.m. HUNT on or after: p.m. (Arizona time): mailed out by: mailed out by: (Arizona time) Deer (See notes 1, 2, 3) May 8, 2018 June 12, 2018 July 31, 2018 July 20, 2018 Turkey (See notes 1, 2, 3) May 8, 2018 June 12, 2018 July 31, 2018 July 20, 2018 Javelina (See notes 1, 2, 3) May 8, 2018 June 12, 2018 July 31, 2018 July 20, 2018 Bighorn Sheep (See notes 1, 2, 3) May 8, 2018 June 12, 2018 July 31, 2018 July 20, 2018 Bison (See notes 1, 2, 3) May 8, 2018 June 12, 2018 July 31, 2018 July 20, 2018 Pheasant (See notes 1, 2, 3) May 8, 2018 June 12, 2018 July 31, 2018 July 20, 2018 Sandhill Crane July 30, 20183 Aug. 31, 20183 N/A Sept. 10, 2018 N/A Raptor Feb. 18, 20193 March 11, 20193 N/A March 18, 2019 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 and to time): offices after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona time): purchase Point Guard online by HUNT ACCEPTANCE DATES ACCEPTANCE DATES 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Deer July 23, 2018 July 30, 2018 Thursday June 28, 2018 Turkey July 23, 2018 July 30, 2018 Javelina July 23, 2018 July 30, 2018 Bighorn Sheep July 23, 2018 July 30, 2018 Bison July 23, 2018 July 30, 2018 Pheasant July 23, 2018 July 30, 2018 Sandhill Crane Sept. 10, 2018 N/A Raptor March 26, 2019 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, Applicants are advised to check with the Department before submit- Tucson and Yuma will close for business at 5 p.m. (Arizona time); ting an application for leftover permits. No person, including Youth, may completed paper applications will be accepted at these locations until submit more than one valid application per genus for the First Come pro- 7 p.m. (Arizona time) on paper application deadline days. No applications cess, with the exception of javelina (see the javelina bag limit description). will be accepted after this time regardless of the postmark. Deadline A listing of leftover permits is available online at www.azgfd.gov under dates are different for paper applications and online applications. “Big Game Draw” or at any Department office. To submit first come ap- Deadline dates may be extended in the event of a Department-related plications by U.S. mail only, please send to: 5000 W. Carefree Highway, system failure that prevents the public from submitting an application Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: DRAW/FIRST COME. within the deadlines listed above. The online system slow down due 5. Online applicants are encouraged to keep their credit card to heavy traffic is not considered a Department-related system failure payment information current. If your payment is declined and may not result in a deadline extension. Applicants are encouraged at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. to apply early to avoid the last minute rush. Application assistance can The Arizona Game and Fish Department will no longer call be obtained Monday through Friday (8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Arizona time) by customers to obtain payment on drawn applications where cred- contacting the Department. Only on deadline day, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., it cards have failed. NOTE: If your credit/debit card has been used after the close of normal business, the Department can be reached at for multiple applications, please notify your banking institution that 623-236-7424 for online application assistance. multiple charges from Arizona Game and Fish could be processed simultaneously. 20 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Draw Information 21 76 $5 <$''(' 4/5/2018 12:21:23 PM $= $= 9,&(3 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 YH&DVD*UDQGH $ <+$6-8675(&(17/ DQ%XUHQ6W3KRHQL[ 7+(7(;7521 (=*2/,1(6 6$/(66(5 ,521&,7 :9 ZZZLFSRODULVFRP 13LSHU $5,=21$²632/$5,67(;7521 (=*2'($/(5 AdPages2017.indd 6 Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation

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, bison, bighorn sheep, elk, javelina, turkey, mountain lion, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and white-tailed deer.

INTRODUCTORY INTRODUCTORY • No hunting or pursuit of wildlife, shooting lessons, instructional, typically 1-day activity. Skill Meter: 0-5 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 Seasonal: Cabela’s Fall Hunt • Mentoring Meter: 7-10 University DEVELOPING Hunt clinics will help you get prepared • Pursuit of wildlife, overnight events, remote locations, species include quail, rabbit, pred- on who, what, where, when, how, rules, ator, javelina, turkey. Developing — one who is learning by practical experience under regulations, safety, animal behavior and skilled workers of a trade, art, or calling: signs, navigating, equipment and more, • Skill Meter: 3-7 with comprehensive mentoring, educa- • Mentoring Meter: 6-9 tion, hands-on hunting clinics for novice to experienced hunters of all ages and INTERMEDIATE genders. Free. • Pursuit of more challenging species, deer, elk, stalking, remote locations, overnight, lots • Dates: Multiple, TBD of field time. Intermediate — applies some already learned basic skills to adapt and • Location: Cabela’s, Glendale meet the next level of learning, skill development: • Hosted by: Cabela’s and our conser- • Skill Meter: 5-8 vation partners • Mentoring Meter: 3-6 • Information: www.cabelas.com/ EXPERIENCED coming soon, minimal mentoring, base camps and “meet ups” glendale • Base camps and meet ups that provide similar feel to of learn how to events, but are self- • Information: Brittney Santa Maria, 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. Seasonal: Learn to Camp — Experienced — having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or Family Campout Program job, gained over a period of time: For families that have little or no ex- • Skill Meter: 7-9 perience camping. Learn the basics of • Mentoring Meter: 0-2

22 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Outdoor Skills 23 Location: North of Strawberry, east of Camp Verde Harvesters Hosted by: Southwest Fur Information: Ralph Bosse, venerer@ - aol.com, or www.southwestfurhar vesters.com Location: Calvary Community Hwy N. Black Canyon Church, 12612 Phoenix west entrance (I-17), Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America @ Facebook: ChristianHuntersofAmerica Information: David, davidmyrick@ christianhuntersofamerica.org, 602-309-3430. Location: Friendly Pines Camp, Location: Friendly Prescott Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation click Information: www.azwildlife.org, on Education/BOW Register: [email protected], (480) 644-0077 Learn about the history Learn of trapping, demos and supplies. Trappers trapping Education Course offered Sunday morning. The event is free, camping in area available. • • • Hunting Javelina 2019: Jan. 15, Seminar — CHA Doors open a 6 p.m., seminar starts at 7 raffles, door priz- other p.m. Gun raffle, es, refreshments. Bring a non-perishable food item to be entered into a special Seating is limited. raffle. • • • • Sept 7-9: Becoming an Becoming Sept 7-9: Camp Woman Outdoors and old- (18 for adult women Workshop outdoor skills in er) that teaches basic environment, in- a fun non-threatening hunting, cluding sessions on fishing, camping,kayaking, hiking, rappelling, GPS and more. Evenings slated for en- and fun. Fee tertainment, socializing and lodging. required, includes meals • • • • Sept. 22-23: Southwest Annual Fall Fur Harvesters Rendezvous 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Location: Mormon Lake Rodeo Grounds, Mormon Lake Hosted by: Arizona Bowhunter’s Association Preregister online: http://arizo- nabowhunters.org (480) 529- Information: Hunter Wall [email protected] 3781, - www.nwtfhua June 18: Register by goulds.org John MillicanInformation: [email protected] 508-4272, (520) 678-9827, Kaiser (520) or Wayne [email protected] Location: Calvary Community N. Black Canyon Hwy Church, 12612 west entrance Phoenix, (I-17), Hosted by: Christian Hunters of America, AZ Elk Society @ Facebook: ChristianHuntersofAmerica Information: David, davidmyrick@ christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) 309-3430 July 20-22: Bowhunter July 20-22: Bowhunter Happening 3D Shoot at Mormon Lake 3D animal target archery fun Family shoot with 7 courses including 1 extreme and 1 kids course. Raffle prizes for both the noveltyand Aerial Shot, Long Shoot plus many gener- Archery Trap items (bows,al raffle optics, backpacks, coolers). • • • • • • Hunt- Elk & Antelope July 17: — CHAing Seminars/Show of its kind. This is the largest event both Choose either elk or antelope, time in separate take place at the same 5 p.m. for din- rooms. Doors open at start at ner and vendors, presentations hunt- 6 p.m. Extensive raffles/auctions: ing trips, guns, optics, bows, camping and hunting gear, taxidermy, furniture, jewelry, door art work, kids-only raffles, prizes, kids toys, ice cream, etc. Seating is limited. Bring a non-perishable food item to be entered into a special raffle. • • • • Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation Wildlife Shoot, Fish, Trap, Hunt, Skills: Outdoor Learn Location: Sierra Vista Location: Sierra Hosted by: Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Location: Sierra Vista Shooting Location: Sierra Vista Range, Sierra Club Hosted by: Huachuca White-Tail Green, (520) Register by June 8: Tom [email protected] 255-1652, Dates: Multiple camps Locations: Phoenix, Flagstaff, Christo- pher Creek, rim country Hosted by: Arizona Outdoor Experience (623) Younger, Contact: Kent 6-9 pm, younger@azout- 810-4633 doorexperience.com Register: www.azoutdoorexperience. com Location: AZ (varies) State Parks Parks Hosted by: Arizona State Register: www.AZStateParks.com/ family June 23: J.A.K.E.S. Day and younger learn basic out- Kids 17 doors skills. All equipment will be provided, lunch and a 1-year NWTF JAKES membership included FREE. • • June 16: Shoot ‘N’ Shindig — June 16: Memorial Stan Greer for youth to compete in sil- event Family houette target shooting with a scoped rifles, rifle. Equipment provided: .22 .22 ammunition, safety glasses, hearing pro- and tection, and a pot luck lunch, raffles starts at 8 am. prizes. Free, • • • Multiple overnight camps (2-6 days) for and advanced beginners, intermediate to learn outdoor skills, camp - ages 8-17 ing, wildlife recognition, archery, air gun, rifle, paintball, kayaking, shotgun, .22 fishing, hiking, survival skills and more. included, fee No hunting, transportation required. • • • • • June-July: Outdoor Skills June-July: Outdoor Camps — Summer Adventure AOE camping at AZ’s and about State Parks, hiking, archery, geocaching, fishing, local wildlife, campfire bike clinic, ser- stories, dates and more. Multiple vice projects, and locations. required. Fee • • • Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation

• Location: Robbins Butte Wildlife Jan. 25-27, 2019: Becoming April 12-14, 2019: Becoming Area, Buckeye an Outdoors Woman Deluxe an Outdoors Woman Camp • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimit- Camp Workshop for adult women (18 and old- ed, Arizona Outdoor Sports, National Workshop for adult women (18 and older) that teaches basic outdoor skills in Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona er) that teaches basic outdoor skills in a a fun non-threatening environment, in- Game and Fish fun non-threatening environment, includ- cluding sessions on fishing, hunting, • Register: ing sessions on fishing, hunting, kayaking, kayaking, hiking, rappelling, camping, www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com hiking and others related to the Sonoran GPS and more are offered. Evenings Desert. Evenings slated for entertainment, slated for entertainment, socializing and Sept. 5 & 8: Beginners’ Dove socializing and fun. Fee required, includes fun. Fee required, includes meals and Hunt — CJ Biller Memorial meals and lodging. lodging. Youth and families will get classroom in- • Location: Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort, • Location: Friendly Pines Camp, struction Wednesday on hunting doves, Mesa Prescott shotgun instruction, firearm safety and • Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation • Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife clay target shooting; followed by a real • Information: www.azwildlife.org, click Federation live dove hunt on Saturday. on Education/BOW • Information: www.azwildlife.org, click • Location: Mesa, Usery Mountain • Register: [email protected], (480) on Education/BOW Shooting Range, Game and Fish 644-0077 • Register: [email protected], (480) Mesa Office Feb. 23, 2019: Wickenburg 644-0077 • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimit- Youth Target Shooting Event ed, CJ Biller Family, Arizona Outdoor Sports, Arizona Game and Fish Family event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with BEGINNER • Register: instructors providing hands-on firearms www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com safety and training on archery, rifle, shot- Skill Meter: 1-5 gun and BB gun shooting. All equipment Sept. 7 & 8: Safford Youth Mentoring Meter: 7-10 is provided (no personal firearms please). Dove Hunting Clinic and Hunt Description: Basic take of wildlife, 1-day • Location: Wickenburg Sports- Experts teach youth new to hunting event, pass shooting, species include man’s Club 1385 Constellation Road, about firearm safety, dove science and dove, ducks, squirrel Wickenburg ID, locating, hunting, cleaning and cook- Beginner: a person who is inexperi- • Hosted by: Wickenburg Sportsman’s ing dove. Evening clinic, followed by live enced; novice; a person who has begun Club, Arizona Game and Fish hunt next day. a course of instruction or is learning the • Information: Craig Heath, cheath@ • Location: Dry Lake Park, Safford area fundamentals. azgfd.gov (928) 856-0764 • Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, Mar. 19, 2019: Turkey Hunting Sept. 1: Yuma Youth Dove South Eastern Arizona Sportsmen Seminar & Show — CHA Hunt — Clint Curry Memorial Club Open to beginners age 10-16 who want • Register by August 30: Matt Pelto, Doors open a 6 p.m., seminar starts at 7 to learn how to hunt doves with expe- (928) 713-0562, [email protected] pm. Seating is limited. Awesome raffles/ rienced hunters, lunch provided after or Devin Skinner, (520) 591-7880, auctions: door prizes, refreshments, etc. hunt. [email protected] Bring a non-perishable food item to be • Location: Dome Valley, Yuma entered into a special raffle. Oct. 4-7: Unit 1 Squirrel • Hosted by: Curry Family, Yuma Valley • Location: Calvary Community Church, Hunting Camp Rod and Gun Club, Southwest Arizo- 12612 N. Black Canyon Hwy (I-17), Introductory event for kids and families na HPC, Arizona Game and Fish Phoenix west entrance to learn how to hunt squirrels, how to • Information: Clint Curry clydecur- • Hosted by: Christian Hunters of cook them, and other outdoor skills ac- [email protected], or Mark Brooks, America, Colburn and Scott Outfitters, tivities, food provided. [email protected] Ruger Firearms • Location: Unit 1, north of Greens • Facebook: @ Sept. 1: Robbins Butte Peak off FR117 ChristianHuntersofAmerica Mentored Youth Dove Hunt • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, • Information: David, davidmyrick@ Learn how to dove hunt from experi- RMEF, AES, Arizona Game and Fish christianhuntersofamerica.org, (602) enced hunters and shotgun instructors, • Register: 309-3430 bird identification, hunting tips, gun www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com safety, mentoring and food provided just for kids at a Game and Fish wildlife area managed for migratory birds.

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Location: Oracle Junction area - Unit Location: Oracle 37B Hosted by: Arizona Predator Callers, Forever, Red Bear Outfitters, Quail Dog Club Arizona Pointing Jensen, Kara. Register: Kara [email protected], (602) 309- AzPredatorCallers.com/ 2517, Youth-Javelina-Camp Location: Supe- Picketpost Mountain, rior, Unit 37B Arizo- Hosted by: Red Bear Outfitters, Outdoors na Outdoor Sports, Youth and Fish Unlimited, Arizona Game www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com Location: Hillside/Date Creek Road and 16A Area, serves 18B, Units 20C, Outdoors Hosted by: Youth Unlimited www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com This camp is designed to help new javelina hunters, both kids and adults. Attendees must have their own camping/hunting gear and proper license/ or guardian tag to hunt javelina. Parent is required must be present and able to years old. hunt with kids under 18 Jan. 24-27, 2019: 37B Begin- 37B 2019: Jan. 24-27, ners Small Game and Youth — APC 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, in-field instruction and meals provided. • • • 19A 2019: 21-24, Feb. Hunting Javelina Mentored Camp — CHA dove. Limited firearms provided, primi- firearms provided, dove. Limited tive camping, meals provided. some • • • Register: 20C Youth 2019: Jan. 24-27, - Small Game & Pred Javelina, – YOU ator Hunting Camp camp 18B units 20C, supporting Free to assist with locating and and 16A hunting javelina, small game and predator hunting for beginners, other outdoor activities, campout, and food provided, some mentoring available. • • • Register: 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 DEVELOPING Location: Yuma area, TBD Rod and Hosted by: Yuma Valley Gun Club, Southwest Arizona HPC, Arizona Game and Fish Information: Thom or Crystal Mango, [email protected] Location: Vincent Ranch, Woods Location: Vincent Ranch, Woods Canyon Lake area, Unit 4A Callers, Hosted By: Phoenix Varmint Arizona Elk Society pvcigroup@ Info: James Strang, gmail.com Refuge, Topock, AZ Refuge, Topock, Arizona Game and Fish, Hosted by: Wildlife Refuge, Havasu National Wildlife of Havasu National Friends Sports. Refuge, Arizona Outdoor Game and Fish Information: Arizona 692-7700 Kingman, (928) Beginners, come learn to shoot and the and hunting basics for quail, rabbits, Learn to hunt desert quail and rabbits to hunt desert quail and rabbits Learn (small game) from experienced hunters, mentoring, shooting instruction, seminars, raffles, camping, and food. • • • Small Dec. 1-2: Picketpost Game Hunting Camp Oct. 12-14: Yuma Youth Small Yuma Youth Oct. 12-14: Game Hunting Camp - YVRGC Aug. 10-12: Predator Hunting Predator Aug. 10-12: 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. • • • Skill Meter: 3-7 Mentoring Meter: 6-9 - Description: Pursuit of wildlife, over nightlocations, 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. • • Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation Wildlife Shoot, Fish, Trap, Hunt, Skills: Outdoor Learn Location: Havasu National Wildlife Location: Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Cibola / Blythe area Hosted by: Arizona Outdoor Sports, of Cibola NWR, USFWS,Friends AZGFD Contact: Yuma AZGFD office (928) or [email protected] 342-0091 Location: Chauncey Ranch, north of Mayer Harvesters Hosted by: Southwest Fur Information: Ralph Bosse, Venerer@ - aol.com www.southwestfurharvest ers.com Location: Colcord Ridge Camp- Canyon Lake ground, west of Woods and Fish, Hosted by: Arizona Game Mogollon Sport- Red Bear Outfitters, ing Association jsayer@ Information: Joe Sayer, azgfd.gov, 853-0963 (928) Oct. 5-7: Outdoor Skills, Outdoor Skills, Oct. 5-7: Hunting and Squirrel Fishing Camp For beginners age 12-17, to learn to beginners age 12-17, For identify, hunt, and clean waterfowl, and then go on a live hunt from duck blinds. Must be accompanied by an adult. Fee may be required. • Jan. 4-6, 2019: Pintail Slough Jan. 4-6, 2019: Camp Waterfowl Youth Dec. 7-9: Cibola Youth Dec. 7-9: Cibola Youth Camp Waterfowl howLearn to waterfowl hunt with an for the Activities experienced mentor. shooting, 3D whole family include trap archery, decoys and calling clinic, Dutch oven cooking, wildlife watching. • • • 3-day event teaching the Trapping 3-day event teaching the Trapping Education- Course with an actual trap ping session for kids and adults alike. of skinning, fleshing, Demonstrations (pri- stretching and using foothold traps vate lands) and cages (public traps lands). Primitive camping, porta potties and food provided. Kids are free. • • • Nov. 10-12: Youth Trappers Trappers Youth 10-12: Nov. Ed & Campout Camp is for individuals who are new individuals who are Camp is for birdwatch- to hunting and/or fishing, Outdoor cooked ing, and outdoor skills. Space is limited. meals will be provided. • • • Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation

Registration required, space and men- Ranch, serving Units 6A, 5A, 5B and outdoor activities throughout the tors are limited: • Hosted by: National Wild Turkey weekend. Camp potluck Saturday night • Location: Cordes Junction area. Federation, Arizona Wildlife Federa- with breakfast and dinner provided. Units 19A, 20A, 20B and 21. tion, Xtreme Predator Callers • Location: Santa Cruz County Fair- • Hosted by: Christian Hunters of • Information: Tim Denny, grounds, Sonotia, Unit 35B America, AZ Elk Society, Phoenix [email protected] • Hosted by: SE AZ Chapter of Mule Varmint Callers April 18-21, 2019: Unit 23 Deer Foundation • Information: David, davidmyrick@ Youth Spring Turkey Hunt- • Information: Korley Sears, (520) christianhuntersofamerica.org, ing Camp — Marvin Robbins 305-0724, [email protected] 602-309-3430. Memorial Oct. 4-7: Prescott Youth Deer Mar. 1-3, 2019: Junior Jack Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys Hunting Camp – AMDO Kamp — AZSCI in this mentored turkey hunting camp, Deer hunting information, biology, hab- Junior hunters that have completed seminars, outdoor skills, activities and itat, glassing, stalking techniques, game Hunter Education learn about jackrabbit camping. Meals provided. care tips and and mentored assistance. biology and basic hunting skills includ- • Location: Colcord Ridge Camp- Coffee, hot coco, morning snacks, lunch ing skinning, harvesting, and cooking ground, East of Payson, serving Units and dinner provided. Campfire, games jackrabbit meat. 23, 4A, 4B, 3C and raffles for the kids. • Location: Three Points, southwest of • Hosted by: National Wild Turkey • Location: Prescott Area, serving Units Tucson, Unit 36A Federation, Arizona Elk Society, 17B, 19A, 19B, 20A • Hosted by: AZ Chapter of Safari Club Phoenix Varmint Callers • Hosted by: Prescott Chapter Arizona International • Information: Rich Williams, Mule Deer Organization • Info: Bobby Boido, azsci@yahoo. [email protected] • Information: Kevin Hall, kevinshall@ com, (520) 490-8367 Skill Meter: 5-8 yahoo.com, (928) 713-6877 April 18-21, 2019: Unit 1 & 27 Oct. 11-14: Unit 9 Youth Deer Youth Spring Turkey Hunt- Hunt Camp - MDF ing Camp — Marvin Robbins INTERMEDIATE Hunt camp for youth hunters and their Memorial families to provide central camping Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys Mentoring Meter: 3-6 location, general deer hunting infor- in this mentored turkey hunting camp, Description: Pursuit of more challeng- mation, safety tips, prizes, drawings, seminars, outdoor skills, activities and ing species, deer, elk, stalking, remote campfire and food. Mentors will be camping. Meals provided. locations, overnight, lots of field time available to support locating, tracking • Location: White Mountains area, Intermediate: applies some already and retrieving game if necessary. near Crescent & Big Lake Area, learned basic skills to adapt and • Location: East of Hwy 64 • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimit- meet the next level of learning, skill • Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation, ed, National Wild Turkey Federation, development. Flagstaff Chapter Arizona Game and Fish, AES, RMEF Oct. 4-7: Unit 33 & 37B Youth • Register (25 spaces): Julie or Bob • Register: Deer Hunt Camp — AMDO Jacobs, [email protected], www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com (928) 699-1922, or (928) 699-5490 Deer hunting tips, assistance, biology April 18-21, 2019: Unit 6A and habits, food, hospitality, drawings, Oct. 11-14: Unit 22 & 23 Youth Spring Turkey Hunt- gifts, family welcome. Punkin Center Youth Deer ing Camp — Marvin Robbins • Location: Oracle Junction area, Wil- Hunt Camp — AMDO Memorial low Springs Rd., Unit 37B Camp for youth hunters who have been Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys • Hosted by: Arizona Mule Deer drawn for the unit 22 or 23 junior deer in this mentored turkey hunting camp, Organization tag. Meals provided both Friday and seminars, outdoor skills, activities and • Information: Clyde Weakley, (520) Saturday nights and mentors are avail- camping. Meals provided. 262-8356, [email protected] able to join you in the field. • Location: Happy Jack area, V bar V Oct. 4-7: Unit 34A, 35A/B • Location: Punkin Center on FR 71, Youth Deer, Javelina and Out- Unit 23 door Skills Hunt Camp - MDF • Hosted by: Arizona Mule Deer Organization Description: MDF Camp for youth who • Information: Dave King, djking3@ are brand new to hunting and outdoor cox.net, (623) 826-6821 skills; hunting seminars, archery range

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EXPERIENCED Location: Hillside/Date Creek Road Area, Unit 20C Unlimit- Outdoors Hosted by: Youth ed, Mule Deer Foundation Info: Jake Jaeger, jjaeger@muledeer. org, 320-309-4535 www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com 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 pro fession or job, gained a period of over time. Interested? Email [email protected] Nov. 30-Dec. 3: Unit 20C 30-Dec. Nov. Camp — Deer Hunt Youth YOU/MDF tag camp serving & 18B Units 20C Free the basics of deer holders to assist with outdoor ac- hunting in the area, other tivities, food, campfire and more, some mentoring available. • • • • Register: 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Location: Wickenburg area off Vul- ture Mine Road, unit 42. Hosted by: Arizona Mule Deer Orga- nization, Arizona Game and Fish Herndon, Terry@ Information: Terry 696-5579 or (623) azmuledeer.org, Location: Arivaca, near Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Hosted by: Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International, Arizona Game and Fish Information: Bobby Boido, azsci@ 490-8367 yahoo.com, (520) Location: White Mountains, Sheep area, Unit 1 & Peak at Greens Corral 2C Chapter Hosted by: White Mountain RMEF Register: www.whitemountainrmef.org Nov. 23-24: Unit 42 Youth 42 Youth 23-24: Unit Nov. Deer Hunt Camp — AMDO Hunt camp for youth deer hunters for unit 42 (family and friends drawn deer hunting welcome). General information, tactics and tips from experienced hunters. Some food and camp activities are provided. • • • Nov. 22-25: Unit Nov. Deer 36A, 36B & 36C Youth Hunt Camp — AZSCI Deer hunting tips and tactics for the area from experienced hunters, a safe group campingcentralized area, and some food provided. • • • Oct. 12-14: White Mountain White Mountain Oct. 12-14: Camp — Elk Hunter’s Youth RMEF Hunt camp for youth hunters and their families, fun, educational, meals, campfire, prizes and activities. Some retrieval available. mentoring and field • • • Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation Wildlife Shoot, Fish, Trap, Hunt, Skills: Outdoor Learn Location: North Rim Grand Canyon, Location: North Rim Grand SR22 & FR429 Unit 12A, Hosted by: Buckskin Chapter Arizona Deer Association Information: Rich Leightner, [email protected], (928) 645-9669 Location: Near Alpine, Unit 27 Hosted by: Arizona Mule Deer Orga- nization, Beaver Creek Guest Ranch Information: Thomas Reed, (928)245- or [email protected] 1688, Location: Colcord Ridge Camp- area, Unit 23 ground, Mogollon Rim AssociationHosted by: Arizona Deer Information: David Bruns, (602) 228-1719 [email protected], Oct. 12-13: Kaibab Youth Deer Kaibab Youth Oct. 12-13: Hunters Base Camp Kaibab deer hunters base camp with information and assistance, biology and habits, lots of activities, some food, and campfire. • • • Thursday pre-hunt activities include free dinner, tips on finding elk, meat care, safety, prizes and more. Support for game locating, retrieval, some mentoring, hot drinks, food and more offered throughout the weekend. Camp at Location: St. Joseph Youth Morman Lake, Unit 6A. Hosted by: Arizona Elk Society Information: www.arizonaelksociety.org, (602) 492-5319 Oct. 11-14: Unit 6A/5BS Youth Unit 6A/5BS Youth Oct. 11-14: Elk Hunter’s Camp — AES High country youth deer hunting camp, instruction, some mentoring, cook outs. • • • Oct. 11-14: Unit 27 Youth Youth Unit 27 Oct. 11-14: Deer Hunt Camp — AMDO Arizona Deer Association’sArizona Deer camp for youth deer and cow elk tag holders. to help find Mentors will be available game retrieval and game, tracking, game care if needed. Outdoor cooked event. meals are provided, free • • • Oct 11-14: Unit 23 Youth Deer Deer Unit 23 Youth Oct 11-14: — ADA Elk Camp and Cow

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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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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. Bonus Point FieldTest 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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 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 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. Practice the rest of the 10 the rest of the 10 Practice Commandments of hunter safety. Check your barrel and ammunition. Unload firearm when not in use. a firearm only at something Point you intend to shoot. Don’t run, jump, or climb with a loaded firearm. Store firearms and ammunition and safely. separately before Avoid alcoholic beverages and during shooting. trigger guard until ready to shoot. trigger guard until ready loaded. +1 A B T

The Four Primary Rules The Four • • • • • • • • • • • 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 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. 32 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 33 . 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 portunity over-the-counter to purchase javelina tags, allowingcompanion these at the hunt for deer and javelina hunters to are excellent ways same time. These hunts big game hunting. to introduce a youth to 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 46. 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 Elk and pronghorn applicationElk and pronghorn information In fact, the earlier this year. was provided is complete for elk and pronghorn draw and you should know if you received one of these tags. This knowledge 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. may wish to apply for a ja- hunters Youth another velina hunt that will complement may participate deer hunt in which they - deer hunters in se in this fall. Youth-Only deer hunts lected units (see Youth-Only will also be provided the op- on page 37) 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

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Pronghorn antelope, elk SPECIES three draw cyclesthree draw are: application cycles and draw for big game hunt permit-tags. The The Arizona Game and Fish Department conducts three separate three separate The Arizona Game and Fish Department conducts 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 Deer Hunts

■ Mule Deer Distribution

Mule Deer

■ White-tailed Deer Distribution

For further information on mule deer and white-tailed deer, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you White-tailed Deer 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 some Archery-Only deer, a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Nonpermit-tags are only valid for one calendar year. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Muzzleloader Hunt: Muzzleloader weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, 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. Legal Animal Definition Antlered means having an antler fully erupted through the skin and capable of being shed, as defined in R12-4-101. Bag Limit One (1) deer per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. 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 season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. For Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. If a person is applying for a Youth-Only hunt and a regular hunt on the same application, the higher of the tag fees must be enclosed when applying by paper. Archery deer hunters, you no longer have to call in and report your deer harvest. However, returning your hunter questionnaire is very important. 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. 34 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 35 15 75 75 75 20 20 25 95 25 25 30 50 80 80 314 175 475 140 275 575 575 100 425 100 350 425 350 350 350 550 750 350 450 450 250 565 200 300 500 500 800 600 600 400 400 400 1025 Permits 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 Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Antlered deer mule Any antlered deer Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule Legal WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer 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 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 Antlered deer mule Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 trieval of elk in Game Management Units 6A, 6B, 7 and 8. It does not It does not Units 6A, 6B, 7 and 8. in Game Management trieval of elk allow cross-country or in other of any other species driving for retrieval Units on the forest. Game Management allows National Forest The North Kaibab for cross country motorized Units. in all Game Management of elk and bison for retrieval travel national forests do not allowThe Coronado and Prescott motorized big road system. game retrieval off the designated • • one hunt in a Game Management Unit that includes If you have a permit to please reviewor more national forests, the information on the appropriate forests’ MVUM forest(s) for updated information rel- or contact the national and motorized big game retrieval, before your ative to motor vehicle use for hunt starts. Visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r3/about-region/offices contact information. Deer Hunts Deer 13A 12B West12B 13B 16A (excluding16A Mohave County Park lands) 17A 19A 19B 12B West12B 17B 20A 17B 18A 18B 20B 20C 12B 24A 20C 22 23 Open Areas Open 12B 28 29 24B 27 27 28 29 30A 21 21 5A and 5B 4A and 4B 6A 6A 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 7 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) 2A, 2B, and 2C 3A and 3C 10 1 9 8 National Park) Canyon East Grand (excluding 12A National Park) Canyon East Grand (excluding 12A 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) (13) (5,13) (13) (6,31,38) (11,31,41) (31,40) (5,13) (31,39) (31,42) (31,39) (31) (31) (31) (13) (31) (31) (23,31) Notes (13) (31) (11,31) (31) (31) (11,31) (6,11,31) (13,31) (13,31) (46,47,49) (47,49) (1,33) (2,4) (34) (31,35) (2,3) (2,3) (2,4) ee page (no 17 other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). Nov 9 - Nov 2018 18, Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 - NovNov 25, 16 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 Nov 16 - NovNov 25, 16 2018 Nov 16 - NovNov 22, 16 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Season Dates Season Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Nov 16 - NovNov 22, 16 2018 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Nov 16 - NovNov 25, 16 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 - NovNov 22, 16 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 11, Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 BONUS POINT — S ONLY Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 11, Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 11, Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018

1011 1017 1019 1013 1015 1018 1014 1016 1012 1010 1021 1031 1041 1024 1027 1032 1026 1039 1035 1001 1020 1033 1037 1047 1029 1025 1028 1030 1036 1038 1023 1042 1034 1022 1045 1043 1007 1002 1005 1003 1046 1040 1008 1006 1009 1044 1004 1000 The South Kaibab National Forest allows Forest The South Kaibab National cross-country for motorized re- Management Units. trieval of elk in all Game allows Forest The Coconino National for cross-country motorized re-

Hunt No. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses, in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL DEER GENERAL Deer: Commission 2 Order (continued) • of designated roads for big game retrieval. big game retrieval. of designated roads for • est website. The Travel Management rules include restrictions on driving off rules include restrictions on driving off Management est website. The Travel - For devices — instructions are available at each for smartphone and mobile These maps are available for free at Forest Service for free at Forest These maps are available offices and electronically on a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). on a Motor Vehicle only allow motorized use on designated roads, trails and areas as identified only allow as identified and areas roads, trails use on designated motorized al forests have implemented the Travel Management Rule regulations and and Management Rule regulations implemented the Travel al forests have national forest lands. The Coconino, Coronado, Kaibab and Prescott nation- Coronado, Kaibab and lands. The Coconino, national forest agement planning, which will result in changes to motor vehicle use on use on in changes to motor vehicle which will result agement planning, All national forests are undergoing or have recently completed travel man- travel or have recently completed forests are undergoing All national Motorized Big Game Retrieval on National Forest Lands National Forest on Big Game Retrieval Motorized 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 1048 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (6,11,31) 30A Antlered mule deer 400 1049 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (11,31) 30B Antlered mule deer 425 1050 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (11,31) 30B Antlered mule deer 425 1051 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (19,31) 31 Antlered mule deer 100 1052 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (19,31) 31 Antlered mule deer 100 1053 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (11,19,26,31) 32 Antlered mule deer 400 1054 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (11,19,26,31) 32 Antlered mule deer 400 1055 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (26,31) 33 Antlered mule deer 325 1056 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (10,31) 34A Antlered mule deer 25 1057 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (26,31) 34B Antlered mule deer 50 1058 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (26,31) 34B Antlered mule deer 50 1059 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (6,26,31) 36A Antlered mule deer 300 1060 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (6,26,31) 36A Antlered mule deer 275 1061 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (6,26,27,31) 36B Antlered mule deer 150 1062 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (6,26,27,31) 36B Antlered mule deer 150 1063 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (6,26,31,36) 36C Antlered mule deer 100 1064 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (6,26,31,36) 36C Antlered mule deer 100 1065 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (13,26,28,31,36) 37A Any antlered deer 125 1066 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (13,26,28,31,36) 37A Any antlered deer 125 1067 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (18,31) 37B Any antlered deer 500 1068 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (18,31) 37B Any antlered deer 500 1069 Nov 9 - Nov 18, 2018 (7,13,22) 39, 40A, and 40B (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 7) Any antlered deer 450 1070 Nov 9 - Nov 18, 2018 (8) 41 Any antlered deer 550 1071 Nov 9 - Nov 18, 2018 42 (excluding White Tank Mountain Park) Any antlered deer 275 1072 Nov 9 - Nov 18, 2018 (6,8,29) 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B Any antlered deer 450 1073 Nov 9 - Nov 18, 2018 (6) 45A, 45B, and 45C Any antlered deer 275 1074 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 6A Antlered whitetail deer 150 1075 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 6A Antlered whitetail deer 125 1076 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 6A Antlered whitetail deer 50 1077 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (1,33) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) Antlered whitetail deer 55 1078 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,33) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) and 8 Antlered whitetail deer 25 1079 Oct 26 - Nov 4, 2018 8 Antlered whitetail deer 75 1080 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (13,31) 21 Antlered whitetail deer 325 1081 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (13,31) 21 Antlered whitetail deer 325 1082 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (13,31) 21 Antlered whitetail deer 30 1083 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (23,31) 22 Antlered whitetail deer 400 1084 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (23,31) 22 Antlered whitetail deer 400 1085 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (23,31) 22 Antlered whitetail deer 50 1086 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (31) 23 Antlered whitetail deer 225 1087 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (31) 23 Antlered whitetail deer 250 1088 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (31) 23 Antlered whitetail deer 110 1089 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (31) 24A Antlered whitetail deer 325 1090 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (31) 24A Antlered whitetail deer 325 1091 Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2018 (31) 24A Antlered whitetail deer 325 1092 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (31) 24A Antlered whitetail deer 50 1093 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (31) 24B Antlered whitetail deer 300 1094 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (31) 24B Antlered whitetail deer 400 1095 Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2018 (31) 24B Antlered whitetail deer 400 1096 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (31) 24B Antlered whitetail deer 55 1097 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 27 and 28 Antlered whitetail deer 700 1098 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 27 and 28 Antlered whitetail deer 40 1099 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (11,31) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 250 1100 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (11,31) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 225 1101 Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2018 (11,31) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 225 1102 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (11,31) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 60 1103 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (6,11,31) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 225 1104 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (6,11,31) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 225 1105 Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2018 (6,11,31) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 200 1106 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (6,11,31) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 40 1107 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (11,31) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 150 1108 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (11,31) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 125 1109 Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2018 (11,31) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 150 1110 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (11,31) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 100 1111 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (19,31) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 150 1112 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (19,31) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 150 1113 Nov 30 - Dec 9, 2018 (19,31) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 150 1114 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (19,31) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 150 36 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 37 11 35 75 75 75 65 65 65 85 50 80 60 40 40 115 175 175 175 175 125 150 150 150 125 150 125 475 475 375 375 100 675 675 425 525 425 100 525 100 425 100 100 100 350 350 425 750 750 775 250 225 225 300 600 400 400 400 400 400 42820 Permits Permits Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail 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 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 deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Any antlered deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Antlered whitetail deer Any antlered deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Antlerless deer Any antlered deer Legal WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer Antlerless deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Legal WildlifeLegal Antlered whitetail deer Any antlered deer 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Deer Hunts Deer 36B 36B 36B 36B 36C 36C Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 4A and 4B 36C 36C 35B 35B 35B 36A 36A 36A 36A Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 5A and 5B Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) 35B 34B 34B 34B 34B 34A 34A 34A 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) 33 33 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) 34A 33 34A 33 33 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) 33 32 33 32 32 23 29, 30A, and 30B 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) 22 20B Open Areas Open 10 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) 19A, and 19B, 17B, 20A 18B 20C 21 27 and 32 28, 31, Open Areas Open 32 9 (6,26,27,31) (6,26,27,31) (6,26,27,31) (6,26,27,31) (6,26,31,36) (6,26,31,36) (47,48,49) (6,26,31,36) (6,26,31,36) (31) (31) (31) (6,26,31) (6,26,31) (6,26,31) (6,26,31) (9) (46,47,48,49) (9) (9,31) (9,31) (31) (26,31) (26,31) (26,31) (26,31) (10,31) (10,31) (10,31) (9,31) (9,31) (26,31) (26,31) (10,31) (26,31) (10,31) (26,31) (26,31) (9,31) (26,31) (11,19,26,31) (17,26,31) (11,19,26,31) (11,19,26,31) (31) (6,11,17,31) (2,4,12) (23,31) (31,39,40,41,42) Notes (31,35) (2,4,12) (31) (11,17,19,26,31) Notes (11,19,26,31) Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Oct - Nov 26 4, 2018 Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2018 Nov 2 - Nov 11, - NovNov 29, 16 2018 Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, Oct - Oct 19 25, 2018 Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 - DecDec 31, 14 Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Nov 2018 9 - Nov 15, Nov 30 - Dec 2018 9, Oct - Oct 12 2018 18, Oct - Oct 2018 12 15, Oct - Oct 12 2018 18, Oct - Oct 12 2018 18, Oct 5 - Oct 2018 14, Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 Season Dates Season Nov 9 - Nov 2018 12, Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 Oct - Oct 12 2018 18, Oct - Oct 12 2018 18, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 5 - Oct 2018 14, Season Dates Season Oct 2018 - Nov 26 1, Oct - Oct 12 2018 18,

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1117 1119 1115 1118 1116 1141 1151 1131 1121 1147 1161 1139 1135 1132 1142 1137 1145 1124 1149 1127 1133 1152 1143 1126 1136 1155 1157 1138 1159 1130 1150 1120 1162 1129 1134 1167 1153 1128 1125 1169 1156 1158 1165 1146 1148 1123 1140 1154 1122 1166 1163 1144 1168 1160 1164 Total 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 courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY DEER YOUTH-ONLY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commissionor posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL DEER GENERAL Deer: Commission 2 Order (continued) Deer Hunts Deer: Commission Order 2 (continued) YOUTH-ONLYGENERAL DEER 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 1170 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 (31) 35B Any antlered deer 75 1171 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 (6,17,26,31) 36A Any antlered deer 175 1172 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 (6,17,26,27,31) 36B Any antlered deer 125 1173 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 (6,17,26,31,36) 36C Any antlered deer 25 1174 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 (18,31) 37B Any antlered deer 50 1175 Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 42 (excluding White Tank Mountain Park) Any antlered deer 75 ---- Nov 9 - Nov 25, 2018 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any antlered deer 20 Total 3185

CHAMP DEER (CHALLENGED HUNTER ACCESS MOBILITY PERMIT REQUIRED, SEE R12-4-217) 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 1176 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 7 Any antlered deer 10 1177 Sep 21 - Sep 27, 2018 (2,4) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 10 Total 20

MUZZLELOADER 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 1178 Oct 26 - Nov 4, 2018 3B Any antlered deer 100 1179 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (1,33) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) Any antlered deer 275 1180 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 9 Any antlered deer 25 1181 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (3) 12A East (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 50 1182 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (5,13) 12B West Any antlered deer 15 1183 Oct 26 - Nov 4, 2018 (6,31,37) 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D Any antlered deer 200 1184 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2018 (6,31,37) 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D Any antlered deer 75 1185 Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2018 (31) 20B Any antlered deer 110 1186 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (10,31) 34A Any antlered deer 25 1187 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2018 (9,31) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any antlered deer 40 1188 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (9,31) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any antlered deer 10 39, 40A, 40B, 41, and 42 (excluding White Tank Mountain Park)(Special 1189 Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (7,8,13) Restrictions Apply - See Footnote 7) Any antlered deer 50 1190 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2018 (31) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 300 1191 Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2018 (6,26,31) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 75 ---- Nov 2 - Nov 11, 2018 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any antlered deer 10 ---- Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2018 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any antlered deer 10 Total 1370

YOUTH-ONLY (MUZZLELOADER) 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 1192 Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 (6,17,31,37) 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D Any antlered deer 25 1193 Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 (6,17,31,38) 16A (excluding Mohave County Park Lands) Any antlered deer 30 Total 55

ARCHERY-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 1194 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 3A and 3C Any antlered deer 75 1195 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (32) 11M (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 36) Any antlered deer 120 1196 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (13,14) 12A (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) and 12B Any antlered deer 450 1197 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (13) 13A Any antlered deer 15 1198 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (13) 13B Any antlered deer 25 Total 685 38 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 39 Jan 1-31, 2019 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 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 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 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 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Jan 1-15, 2019 Jan 1-15, Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Dec 14-31, 2018 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 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 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Antlered Whitetail Only 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 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer SEASON AND LEGAL DATES WILDLIFE Deer Hunts Deer Aug 24-Sep 2018 13, 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 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 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 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 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 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 34 46,47,49 44 45 47,49 33 24 35 37 6,38 39 40 11,41 42 13 23 16,25,30,32 15,30,32 11 6,11 11 19 11,19,26 26,43 10 26 6,26 6,26,27 6,26,36 13,26,28,36 18 21 7,13,22,30 8 30 6,8,29 6 1 9 Notes

1 2A/2B/2C 4B 5A/5B 3B North 3B South (Restrictions Apply - See Note 45) 4A 6A 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 6B South 7 8 9 10 (Restrictions15A/15B Apply - See Note 40) 15C/15D (excluding16A Mohave County Park Lands) (Restrictions Apply - See Note 41) 17A (Restrictions17B Apply - See Note 39) 18A 18B (Restrictions19A Apply - See Note 40) (Restrictions19B Apply - See Note 41) 20A (Restrictions Apply - See Note 42) 20B 20C 21 22 23 24A 24B 25M (Restrictions Apply - See Note 34) (excluding Cave Creek Recreation26M Area) (Restrictions Apply - See Note 34) 27 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 33 34A 34B 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) 35B 36A 36B 36C 37A 37B 38M (Restrictions Apply - See Note 21) 39/40A/40B 41 42 43A/43B/44A/44B 45A/45B/45C Camp Navajo Fort Huachuca Open Area ATTENTION: UNITS ARE ONLY OPEN TO ARCHERY DEER HUNTING WHEN THE LEGAL DEER IS LISTED IN THE SEASON COLUMN DATE FOR THAT UNIT. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commissionor posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED DEER REQUIRED NONPERMIT-TAG ARCHERY-ONLY Deer Hunts

Deer Notes:

1. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to deer hunt- Kanab Creek; north on Kanab Creek to the Ar- with the weapon, while on YPG. Visitor Center ing only to properly license hunters who izona-Utah Stateline; east on the Arizona-Utah hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30am meet the qualifications as “Authorized Partic- Stateline to BLM 1065. to 3:30pm. Due to military activities some ipants” according to the installation hunting hunting areas may be temporarily closed 6. The Buenos Aires, Cibola, Imperial, and Kofa policies outlined on the National Guard Web- on short notice. Updates will be posted on National Wildlife Refuges are open to deer site. Applications for these hunts must be Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/US- hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish De- AYPG, or through iSportsman. For information other Refuges are closed. partment by the published deadline. Hunters visit https://yuma.isportsman.net; email: us- must log onto the National Guard Website 7. Barry M Goldwater Range: Entry into portions [email protected] or call and read the installation policies and securi- of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to (928)328-2125. military closure and requires coordination ty requirements in order to have access Camp 9. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A with the appropriate land management agen- Navajo hunt numbers: https://dema.az.gov/ is open to deer hunting only to properly li- cy for hunting access to Barry M. Goldwater army-national-guard/camp-navajo/garrison- censed military and Fort Huachuca civilian Range (BMGR) and applicable adjacent areas. operations/camp-navajo-hunting-information. personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post The BMGR is closed to hunting except open An applicant who applies for a category of hunting permit. Youth only hunts are only public recreational use areas, as allowed via permit for which he or she is not eligible to open to properly licensed military and Fort an authorized entry permit. Hunters wishing participate may not be authorized to partici- Huachuca civilian dependents holding a val- to access or cross additional areas in BMGR pate in the hunt. All hunters are required to id Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt East must coordinate with the 56th Fight- show proof of attendance in a hunter safety numbers, season dates and/or special regula- er Wing Range Management Office. To access education course during paperwork submis- tions must be obtained from Fort Huachuca. the BMGR or Cabeza Prieta National Wild- sion for the Camp Navajo permit. Increases in Increases in Force Protection may result in life Refuge, hunters must sign a hold harmless Force Protection Conditions, training missions hunt cancellations at any time with little or no agreement and obtain an entry permit. More and industrial operations may result in par- prior notification. In the event a hunt is can- information can be obtained by calling Luke tial or complete hunt cancellation at any time celled due to an increase in security, hunters Air Force Base, 56th Fighter Wing RMO at with little or no prior notification. In the event drawn for these permits will not be reim- (623) 856-7216; the Marine Corps Air Station a hunt is cancelled hunters drawn for these bursed or otherwise compensated by the Yuma at (928) 269-7150; the Bureau of Land permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applica- Management, Phoenix Field Office at (602) compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish tions for these hunts must be submitted to the 417-9200; the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Department or Camp Navajo. Camp Nava- Arizona Game and Fish Department by the Refuge at (520) 387-6483; the Gila Bend Air jo will charge a recreation fee for all hunters. published deadline. No cash will be taken, only personal checks Force Auxiliary Field at (623) 856-5200 or by and money orders. The cost of the recreation emailing [email protected]. 10. The Santa Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 34A is actively used for studies in wildlife management. fee can be found at the Camp Navajo Web- 8. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Researchers are present all months and study site above or by emailing the hunt coordinator is closed to deer hunting except those areas sites are not always recognizable; hunters are at the email address found on Camp Navajo’s open in accordance with U.S. Army regula- urged to use caution while hunting and take website. tions to properly licensed U.S. citizens holding care not to disturb study sites. 2. Successful Unit 12A (North Kaibab) gener- a valid YPG Hunting Access Permit and co- al and youth-only deer hunters must check ordinating with YPG Range Control. Hunters 11. Hunter access is extremely restricted in this out and personally present their deer for in- drawn for units 41W, 43A, or 43B who plan unit. Applicants should secure access before spection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting ac- applying. in accordance with R12-4-308. A check sta- cess permit before entering YPG. All persons 12. An “antlerless deer” is a deer, any age, with- tion will not be operated during the Unit 12A accompanying the hunter on YPG must also out antlers. (North Kaibab) CHAMP, muzzleloader, or ar- have a permit. The permit must be with the 13. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, chery deer hunts. permit holder at all times when on YPG. Ac- cess permits are issued through iSportsman at Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua 3. 12A East Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A https://yuma.isportsman.net/. Applicants must Fria National Monuments are open to hunt- located east of AZ Hwy 67 and south of U.S. register online at iSportsman, after which, YPG ing when the unit they occur in is open to Hwy 89A. will conduct a background check which takes hunting. 4. 12A West Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A 2 to 3 business days. All persons, excluding 14. Unit 12A archery deer season hunters are not located west of AZ Hwy 67 and also that por- minors, are required to be vetted PRIOR to en- required to check their deer for inspection at tion of Unit 12A located north of U.S. Hwy try upon the installation. Once the background the Jacob Lake Checking Station. 89A. is cleared, applicants must log into their iS- 15. The following described area in Unit 26M portsman account to view the range safety 5. 12B West Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12B is closed to hunting: those private lands ly- materials. After that, hunters can obtain the beginning at the Arizona-Utah Stateline and ing just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Hunting Access Permit. Furthermore, all fire- BLM Rd. 1065; south on BLM 1065 to U.S. Hwy Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 arms must be registered at either at the visitor 89A; west on U.S. Hwy 89A to Kaibab National North, Range 4 East. Forest boundary; north then west then south center or through iSportsman prior to entering 16. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. on the Kaibab National Forest boundary to YPG. Do not bring the firearms into the visitor center. The weapon registration must be Hunting is not permitted in the following area

40 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 41 Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Ranch in Unit Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch and Ranch in Units 36A Marley in Unit 36A, Kings and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A 36B, Old Hayhook Ranch in 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in in Unit 36C, Verdugo Unit 36C, - Buck 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit Unit 37A, Ranch in Carpenter elew Ranch in Unit 37A, in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch Unit 37A, Moun- and Tortolita Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Hunting in County Parks, in Unit 37A. tain Park Order, is not per- opened by this Commission any developed picnic mitted within ¼ mile of area, developed camp shooting range, ground, or golf course. ramp, occupied building, boat Developed areas do not include trails. The following is described area in Unit 36B closed to hunting: in the posted portion of So- pori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections East. South, Range 11 20 Township and 15, 14 The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting. of The following described area in the Town is closed to hunting: begin- in Unit 37A Marana ning at the intersection of Sanders Road and on Sanders Road to Road; north Valley Avra the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Arizona Project Canal; Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project southwest along the Central Valley west on Avra Road; Valley Canal to Avra Road to the intersection of Sanders Road. of The following described area in the Town Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to 26, 23, 22, 21, 20, 17, 16, hunting: Sections 15, Township and 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, and Sections 2, 3, and West 4 North, Range 19 West. 3 North, Range 19 4, Township The following parks and preserves in Mari- copa County are open to hunting as defined and are open for archery-only: in R12-4-321 Mountains, Estrel- Lake Pleasant, White Tank la Mountain and McDowell Mountain Regional parks; McDowell Preserve; Sonoran and por- (Back Countrytions of Skyline Regional Park 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 occupied ground, shooting range, or golf course. Developed building, boat ramp, areas do not include trails. Areas of private property within municipal boundaries are closed to deer hunting during this hunt. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Deer Hunts Deer Gas Pipeline to Sandario Rd; south on Sandario on south Rd; Sandario to Pipeline Gas of to the southwest corner Rd about 2 miles Section 15; East, Range 11 South, 14 Township Nat- to the El Paso east along this section line Gas Pipeline; southeast along the El Paso ural Gas Pipeline to AZNatural Hwy 86 (Ajo Hwy); city lim- easterly on AZ Hwy 86 to the Tucson its; north along the city to Silverbell Rd; limits Rd; Peaks Rd to Twin northwest on Silverbell Rd to Sandario Rd; south Peaks west on Twin National Mon- on Sandario Rd to the Saguaro ument boundary;south along the west and monument boundary corner of to northwest boundarythe Saguaro National Monument East, Section South, Range 11 13 (Township 33). - Arlington,Unit 39 Meridian, Rob- Base and bins Butte, and Powers Wildlife Areas are Butte closed to discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. The area within the fenced enclosure inside Road National Forest the loop formed by Tonto Canyon Enclo- also known as the Walnut 647, sure, is open to public entry and the taking of deer during open season. 6B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6B located south of the following: Beginning at and the junction of U.S. Hwy 89A (mp 371) to FR (Dry on FR Creek Rd.); north 152 FR 152 to Rd.); west on FR Pass (Boynton 152C 152C FR (Red Canyon Rd.); northwest on FR 525 525 to the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness boundary at Gate 2 of 9999 Red Canyon Rd.; westerly along the Red Rock Secret Mountain Canyon Wilderness boundary to the Sycamore Wilderness boundary (at the gate in section Can- southwesterly along the Sycamore 18); (Forest yon Wilderness boundary to Dogie Trail - to Syca northwest on Dogie Trail 116); Trail more Creek. all as described in R12-4-108, Within Unit 25M lands, including private proper- incorporated ty within municipal boundaries, are closed to hunting unless opened under Commission Or- includes all municipal and Incorporated der. limits. Countycorporate islands are open to hunting provided the hunter does not discharge a firearm within ¼ mile of an occupied farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, or building without permission of the owner or resident. Privately held lands within county islands may be closed by the landowner. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting within the re- and 33, spective unit: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 Ridge Property Six Bar Ranch Oracle in Unit 33, Bar V Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, in Unit 33, 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of land portion of unincorporated an of Unit 25M: known as Freeway) (San Tan 202 west of Loop Hawes Countythe Elliot and Island in Section 1 South, Range 7 East. Township 16, for these hunts are eli- Individuals with permits Nonpermit tags for gible to purchase Restricted population man- the corresponding javelina in Commission Order agement seasons listed 26. The Florence Military Reservation- (train north and south ing areas B and D: the areas is Road) in Unit 37B of Cottonwood Canyon due to mili- subject to short term closures tary 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 Reservation A map of the Florence Mil- at 602-267-2062. itary Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, azgfd. gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the search box). Can- hunts - Access to Aravaipa and 32 Unit 31 yon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed by permit only, available through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land more information, contact Management. For or 348-4450 the Safford Field Office at (928) Canyon Wil- Recreation.gov search Aravaipa derness Permit. The following is described area in Unit 26M por- closed to hunting: the unincorporated of Queen Creek tion of land within the Town of in Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, and 18 3 South, Range 8 East. Township Mountain Wildlife Area and Tucson Tucson are open to ar- in Unit 38M Mountain Park chery hunting, except those portions within ¼ mile of any occupied residence or building, developed picnic area, developed camp ground, or golf course are boat ramp, shooting range, closed to hunting. Developed areas do not Archeryinclude trails. hunters planning to Mountain Wildlife Area must hunt the Tucson check-in with the Arizona Game and Fish De- Regional Office prior to partment’s Tucson Park is a Pima Tucson Mountain going afield. County that occurs within the boundar- Park Mountain Wildlife Area. The ies of the Tucson Wildlife Area is Mountain boundary for Tucson as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the Saguaro National Monument bound- East, Section South, Range 11 13 ary (Township Natural south about 1 mile to the El Paso 33); Natural Gas Pipeline; southeast along El Paso

17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Deer Notes continued: Deer Hunts Deer Notes continued:

32. Those portions of Units 11M, 25M, and 26M hunting during this season: beginning at the 43. Within the following described area, those within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) portions of Unit 33 within ¼ mile of an oc- building within municipal or corporate limits and Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); west cupied residence or building are closed to are closed to deer hunting during this season. on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north and deer hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 77 and Biosphere Rd; 33. Rogers Lake Coconino County Natural Area west on Contreras Rd to Tonto Rd (FR 102); east on Biosphere Rd to Copper Hill Rd; east in Unit 6B is open to deer hunting; this area north on FR 102 to Fair Oaks Rd; east on Fair on Copper Hill Rd to the Coronado Nation- is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (FR 6); south al Forest Boundary; south along the Coronado motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not on Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. National Forest Boundary to Ewin road; west permitted within 1/4 mile of any occupied 40. Within the following described area, those on Edwin road to AZ Hwy 77; north on AZ building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, portions of Unit 19A within ¼ mile of an occu- Hwy 77 north to Biosphere Rd. or developed trailhead. pied residence or building are closed to deer 44. 3B North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 3B 34. Areas of public or private land within or sur- hunting during this season: beginning at the located north of U.S. Hwy 60. rounded by the Navajo Nation are included as intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; part of the open area for this hunt number. north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on 45. 3B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 3B Hwy 89A to Glassford Hill Rd; south on Glass- located south of U.S. Hwy 60. Within munic- 35. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has ford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south on ipal limits of the City of Show Low and the entered into a Landowner Compact Agree- AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, those portions of ment with the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch. Unit 3B South within ¼ mile of an occupied The Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch encompass- 41. Within the following described area, those residence or building are closed to deer hunt- es the entire western half of Unit 10, about portions of Unit 19B within ¼ mile of an oc- ing during this season. 720,000 acres. This hunt may have restricted cupied residence or building are closed to access. Applicants should secure access before deer hunting during this season: beginning at 46. For hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Ari- applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 zona Game and Fish Department has entered www.HuntBigBoRanch.com. (Gurley St) ; west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; into a Landowner Compact Agreement with north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd; north- the Bar T Bar Ranch and Flying M Ranch locat- 36. The following City of Tucson Water Properties west on Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd ed in the northern portion of Units 5A and 5B. located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: (County Rd 10); northwest on Iron Springs A Ranch Pass and adherence to Ranch Rules the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Buck- Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); is required to access these ranches. Signage at alew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, and north on Williamson Valley Rd to the Burling- points of entrance to the ranch provides notifi- Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tuc- ton Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks; north cation of the Landowner Compact Agreement. son Water Properties are closed to hunting. All and east along the Burlington Northern Santa The free Ranch Pass, a copy of Ranch Rules, open City of Tucson properties are foot access Fe Railroad tracks to AZ Hwy 89; south on AZ and location map may be obtained online only at designated entry points. Please sign in Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. from the Department’s Landowner Relations and out at sign-in boxes located at designated Program web page https://agfdlandownerre- entry points. 42. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 20A within ¼ mile of an occu- lations.com. Ranch Passes and Ranch Rules for 37. Within the following described area, those pied residence or building are closed to deer the Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at portions of Unit 15B within ¼ mile of an occu- hunting during this season: beginning at the sign-in boxes located at either of the two en- pied residence or building are closed to deer eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave trance points onto the ranch. Ranch Passes hunting during this season: beginning at the in Mayer; west on Central Ave to Miami St; and Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may junction of West Tennessee Ave and Tennessee south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main also be obtained at the Meteor Crater Gas Sta- Ave; east on Tennessee Ave to Patterson Lane; St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave; tion/Convenience Store. south and west on Patterson Lane to Tennes- east on Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; south- 47. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, see Wash; northeast along Tennessee Wash to west on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin 5A, and 5B North - In Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Tennessee Ave; west on Tennessee Ave to 6th Rd (County Rd 177); continue south and west Aja Ranch and in Unit 5B North on the Ho- St; north on 6th St to Emerson Ave; west on on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) to Senator pi’s Hart/Drye Ranch, access is permitted by Emerson Ave to 4th St; north and west on 4th Hwy (FR 52); north and west on Senator Hwy signing in at designated sign-in boxes locat- St to West Tennessee Ave; south on West Ten- (FR 52) to Wolf Creek Rd; west on Wolf Creek ed at access points. In the northern portion nessee Ave to Tennessee Ave. to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear 38. Within the following described area, those to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Ranch by written permission only by portions of Unit 16A within ¼ mile of an oc- Creek Rd (FR 53); north on FR 53 to Copper contacting the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and Eco- cupied residence or building are closed to Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron systems Management Program via e-mail at deer hunting during this season: that portion Springs Rd (County Rd 10); north and east on [email protected] or by calling (928) of Unit 16A in Township 20 North, Range 15 Iron Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd; south on 734-3672 or (928) 734-3673 from Monday-Fri- West, Section 28 (Pine Lakes Community is Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south on Grove day 8am-5pm. Please contact in advance to within this area). Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to AZ Hwy gain access for hunting and scouting. 69; east and south on AZ Hwy 69 to the east- 39. Within the following described area, those ern junction of AZ Hwy 69 and Central Ave in 48. You must be an enrolled member of the Hopi portions of Unit 17B within ¼ mile of an occu- Mayer. pied residence or building are closed to deer 42 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 43 request access on behalf of their clients) on on behalf of their clients) request access 4A, 5A, Ranches in Units the Hopi 3 Canyon - to contact Raelene Pavinya and 5B North Commission at ma at the Office of Revenue or by email at RPavinyama@ 734-3172 (928) - annual Hopi Trib hopi.nsn.us to obtain an approval of a Hopi al Business License. Upon License, access to the Hopi 3 Business Tribal via email at Canyon Ranch may be obtained or by [email protected] (928) Monday-Friday 734-3673 or (928) 734-3672 8am-5pm (MST). Antlers, clean skull plates or skulls with antlers attached with no meat or soft tissue remaining; Finished taxidermy and mounts or products; Upper canine ivories) teeth (buglers, whistlers, with no meat or tissue attached. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 • • • CWD is present in the neighboring states of Utah, and NewColorado, as well as many oth- Mexico, er popular hunting destinations for deer and elk. Some states have strict regulations governing carcass you to contact movement, so we encourage the wildlife agency ap- for any where you travel plicable regulations. Deer Hunts Deer column into Arizona. Boneless portions of meat, or meat that has been cut and packaged; Clean hides and capes with no skull or soft tissue attached; Do not bring the brain, intact skull, or spinal Do not bring the brain, through the draw, the left-over permits will the left-over permits draw, through the nontrib- to all hunters (tribal and be available the first-come, first-serveal) through process; over permits will be the list of hunts with left Game and Fish De- maintained on the Arizona partment website. Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B Hopi Trust Wildlife & Ecosystems North – The Hopi Tribe requires all AZGFDManagement Program Outfitters and Guides State Certified/Licensed pre-scout, or who conduct business (guide, The following deer or elk parts harvested out- of-state are OK to bring back into Arizona: • • CWD results can be found here: http://azgfdeservices.com/cwdlogin.aspx CWD out of Arizona Keep Arizona’s deer and elk herds from protect To Disease, new regulations have Chronic Wasting been placed on movement of animal parts into the state. these precautions Hunters are required to take when hunting deer or elk out-of-state: • 49.

It is best if the head has been kept cool and is Please go to www.azgfd.com/Hunting/surveydata/ to access the information. Please go to www.azgfd.com/Hunting/surveydata/ The draw odds tables have been removed from the publication. odds tables The draw DRAW ODDS INFORMATION: ODDS DRAW tribe to apply for these hunts. Non-Hopi trib- for these hunts. Non-Hopi tribe to apply cannotal members apply for these hunts. the must be obtained from Hunt numbers Wildlife and Ecosystems Manage- Hopi Tribe or by calling 734-3672 ment Program (928) Applications for these hunts 734-3673. (928) or using the pa- must be submitted online per application Game and Fish to the Arizona form by the Department on the standard permits for these published deadline. If all members Hopi Tribal hunts are not issued to 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 manage ment unit, and date of harvest) and where you can be reached (phone number) in case the test is posi- or tive. No CWD has been detected in Arizona’s deer elk to date. Hunters can Help Monitor Arizona Deer Health – Submit Deer Heads for CWDHunters can Help Monitor Testing Deer Notes continued: 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 in their digestive tract. More than 450 cases of lead exposure have been documented in the is asked to use non-lead ammunition. If you condor population since 1999. choose to use lead ammunition, you can still 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 Lead bullet fragments remain in game carcasses and gut piles left in the field by hunters. hunting. 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 • Arizona Elk Society of lead (bright white fragments) left in 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 will be mailed more information before from the field. their hunt.

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

50 175 150 475 450 250 200 300 300 500 1000 Permits ■ Distribution or where you can hunt them inor where you can hunt For further information on turkeys, their habitat, range, natural history,their habitat, range, Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. Arizona, please visit Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Legal WildlifeLegal 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an : Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4- . Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 Turkey Hunts Turkey LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL 12A 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 6A 9 7 8 and 10 5B South 3C 5A 4Aand 4B 1 Open Areas Open (1,4) (2) Notes for Archery-Only from a license dealer as prescribed in where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained turkey ee page (no 17 other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 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 EXCEPT R12-4-114. must use hunt numbers. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you Shooting Shot Hunt: Any shotgunLimited Weapon-Shotgun shooting shot as prescribed or crossbow in R12-4-318 or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 rifles and Centerfire rifles, muzzleloading or crossbow a crossbow if you possess permit as allowed under R12-4-216. 318, handguns are not legal methods of take. One (1) turkey per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, BONUS POINT — S ONLY Oct 2018 5 - Oct 11, Season Dates Season

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 hunt permit-tag fees are NOT hunts.Youth only for “Youth-Only” A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying

4511 4510 4501 4507 4502 4505 4503 4508 4506 4509 4504 4000

Hunt No. standard Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey hunts. Youth applying for these hunts must pay the resident or non-resident fees. applying hunts. Youth standard Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT TURKEY SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN zona. Commission 5 Order (continued) Turkey: 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 may hunt in Ari- register Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered for a Hunter or call 623-236-7239. No one under age 10 To and register now. . Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, before get ahead of the If you need your Hunter Education card game (C). Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. per ARS 17-335 the Director by 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 completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved must have satisfactorily and 13 designatedof the “Youth-Only” hunt. Persons between the ages of 10 day occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designatedday occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” continue to participate hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may for the duration The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birth- hunter, whose 18th A youth birthday. The Department designated eligible offers “Youth-Only” hunts, in which persons are to participate up to their 18th prescribed in R12-4-114. For Youth-Only hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a Department a nonpermit-tag from dealer. office or license hunts, you may purchase For Youth-Only in R12-4-114. prescribed Shot season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. for a hunt Shot season, you must apply through a draw Archery-Only For a license dealer as a nonpermit-tag from hunts, you may purchase Tag Required Tag Hunt Numbers Required Methods of Take Legal Bag Limit during a Limited Weapon-Shotgun hunt turkey Shooting tag.turkey a license and in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination hunt turkey To To License Required Turkey Hunts

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 4512 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 22 Any turkey 50 4513 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 23 Any turkey 650 4514 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 27 Any turkey 450 Total 5000

YOUTH-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED (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. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 12A, 23, and 27 Any turkey

ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED 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. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife 1, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (excluding Camp Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,3,4) Navajo), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11M, 12A, 22, 23, and 27 Any turkey Aug 31 - Sep 13, 2018 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any turkey Turkey Notes:

1. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to turkey show proof of attendance in a hunter safety 2. 5B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 5B hunting only to properly license hunters who education course during paperwork submis- located south of the following roads: Begin- meet the qualifications as “Authorized Partic- sion for the Camp Navajo permit. Increases in ning at the junction of FH 3 (Lake Mary/Clints ipants” according to the installation hunting Force Protection Conditions, training missions Well Road) and FR 125; east on FR 125 to FR policies outlined on the National Guard Web- and industrial operations may result in par- 82; south on FR 82 to FR 69B; east on FR 69B site. Applications for these hunts must be tial or complete hunt cancellation at any time to FR 69. submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish De- with little or no prior notification. In the event 3. The turkey hunting season in Unit 11M is partment by the published deadline. Hunters a hunt is cancelled hunters drawn for these closed within ¼ mile of an occupied residence must log onto the National Guard Website permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise or building within the Flagstaff corporate and read the installation policies and securi- compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish limits. ty requirements in order to have access Camp Department or Camp Navajo. Camp Nava- Navajo hunt numbers: https://dema.az.gov/ jo will charge a recreation fee for all hunters. 4. Rogers Lake Coconino County Natural Area army-national-guard/camp-navajo/garrison- No cash will be taken, only personnel checks in Unit 6B is open to turkey hunting; this area operations/camp-navajo-hunting-information. and money orders. The cost of the recreation is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to An applicant who applies for a category of fee can be found at the Camp Navajo Web- motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permit for which he or she is not eligible to site above or by emailing the hunt coordinator permitted within 1/4 mile of any occupied participate may not be authorized to partici- at the email address found on Camp Navajo’s building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, pate in the hunt. All hunters are required to website. or developed trailhead.

46 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 47 75 75 30 40 100 200 Permits Distribution n please visit www.azgfd.gov. Legal WildlifeLegal Any javelina Any javelina Any javelina Any javelina Any javelina Any Any javelina Any For further information on javelina, where you can hunt them in Arizona, their habitat, range, natural history, ortheir habitat, range, 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Open Areas Open 17B, 19A, 20A 19B, 17B, 18B 16A (excluding16A Mohave County Park Lands) 28, 29, 30A, and 30B, 32 31, 33 10 Javelina Hunts Javelina (continued) LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL for Archery-Only from a license dealer as prescribed in where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained turkey Notes (10,13,14,15,16) (10) (2,5,7,8,10) (8,10,17) (2,10,12) (10,18) ee page (no 17 other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 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 EXCEPT R12-4-114. must use hunt numbers. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you crossbow Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, or bow and arrow as Hunt and Youth-Only General handguns, crossbow, HAM: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading or bow and arrow prescribed in R12-4-304. or crossbow if and R12-4-318, Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 as prescribed in R12-4-318. you possess a crossbow permit as prescribed in R12-4-216. open per taken javelina (1) one than more no with calendarper javelina (2) R12-4-120) in as prescribed (except year Two tag or first- (draw The bag limit may be filled in any combination of permit-tag area as defined in each hunt number. tag) hunts as prescribed (over-the-counter tag as long as differing hunt numbers) or nonpermit-tag come left over draw the initial draw. per hunter through No more than one (1) permit-tag shall be issued in R12-4-114. Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” BONUS POINT — S ONLY Season Dates Season Oct 5 - Oct 2018 14, Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 Oct 5 - Oct 2018 14,

5501 5502 5503 5505 5506 5504 5000 Hunt No. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY Javelina: Commission 6 Order game in Arizona. 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 register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. No one under age 10 To the game and register now. . Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, before get ahead of If you need your Hunter Education card (C). Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. per ARS 17-335 the Director by approved 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 and 13 designated of the “Youth-Only” hunt. Persons betweenduration the ages of 10 birthday designated occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday. The Department designated eligible offers “Youth-Only” hunts, in which persons are to participate up to their 18th purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. in R12-4-114. a license dealer as prescribed a nonpermit-tag from purchase 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 season, in an Archery-Only hunt javelina Nonpermit Tag To hunt permit-tag throughOnly seasons, you must apply for and obtain a the draw. Tag Required Tag Hunt Numbers Required Methods of Take Legal Bag Limit HAM Youth-Only, and Archery- hunt javelina in General, a javelina tag. hunting or combination license and hunt javelina in Arizona, you need a valid To To License Required Javelina 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 5507 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 (1,4,8,10) 34A, 34B, 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca), and 35B Any javelina 50 5508 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 (1,4,8,10) 34A, 34B, 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca), and 35B Any javelina 50 5509 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 (3,6,8,9,10,11) 37A and 37B Any javelina 100 5510 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 (3,6,8,9,10,11) 37A and 37B Any javelina 100 Total 820

ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED 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. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (3,19,20,21) 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7, and 9 Any javelina

Javelina Notes:

1. The Fort Huachuca Military Reservation in Unit ply for these units unless they have secured ka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit 35A is open to javelina hunting only to proper- access. 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie ly licensed Fort Huachuca military and civilian Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in 6. The Florence Military Reservation (train- personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit ing areas B and D: the areas north and south hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates, 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is and special regulations must be obtained from Commission Order, is not permitted within subject to short term closures due to mili- Fort Huachuca. Increases in Force Protection ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, devel- tary operations, including live fire operations, may result in hunt cancellations at any time oped camp ground, shooting range, occupied and requires coordination with the Florence with little or no prior notification. In the event building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed Military Reservation for hunting access. For a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in secu- areas do not include trails. specific closure dates or any other access rity, hunters drawn for these permits will not concerns, contact the Florence Military Res- 9. The following described area in the Town of be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by ervation at (602) 267-2062. A map of the Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: be- the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Ap- Florence Military Reservation is located on the ginning at the intersection of Sanders Road plications for these hunts must be submitted Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, and Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the the published deadline. Fort Huachuca contact in the search box). Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Proj- information: Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, ect Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona 7. Unit 31 and 32 hunts -- Access to Aravaipa ATTN: IMWE-HUA-PWB (Hunting), Fort Hua- Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12- chuca, AZ 85613-7010, www.huachuca.army. Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders 4-802) is allowed by permit only, available mil/usag/dpw/hunting.html, (520) 533-7083 Road. or [email protected]. through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For more informa- 10. Areas of private property within the municipal 2. The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to javelina tion, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) boundaries (except in Units 37A) are closed hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all 348-4450 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/ to javelina hunting during the general, youth- other Refuges are closed. aravaipa.htm. only, HAM, and muzzleloader seasons. These 3. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, areas will be open statewide during the ar- 8. The following Pima County parks and pre- Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua chery only season structure. serves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in 11. The following City of Tucson Water Properties 4. The Santa Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 34A is ac- Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: tively used for studies in wildlife management. Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Buck- Researchers are present all months and study Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit alew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, and sites are not always recognizable; hunters are 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Mar- Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tuc- urged to use caution while hunting and take ley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco son Water Properties are closed to hunting. All care not to disturb study sites. in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit open City of Tucson properties are foot access only at designated entry points. Please sign in 5. Hunter access in Units 29, 30A, 30B, and 32 is 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo and out at sign-in boxes located at designated extremely restricted. Applicants should not ap- in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mord- entry points.

48 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 49 tion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the 5A, access is permitted tion of Unit only Ranch by written permission Clear Creek Wildlife and Eco- by contacting the Hopi Tribe via e-mail at systems Management Program or by [email protected] (928) - from Monday-Fri 734-3673 or (928) 734-3672 in advance to day 8am-5pm. Please contact and scouting. gain access for hunting Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B Hopi Trust Wildlife & Ecosystems North – The Hopi Tribe requires all AZGFDManagement Program Outfitters and Guides State Certified/Licensed pre-scout, or who conduct business (guide, request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, - and 5B North to contact Raelene Pavinya ma at the Office of Revenue Commission at email at RPavinyama@ or by 734-3172 (928) - hopi.nsn.us to obtain an annual Hopi Trib al Business License. Upon approval of a Hopi to the Hopi 3 Business License, access Tribal Canyon Ranch may be obtained via email at [email protected] or by calling (928) Monday-Friday 734-3673 or (928) 734-3672 8am-5pm (MST). hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Ari- For zona 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. and adherence to Ranch Rules A Ranch Pass Signage at is required to access these ranches. provides notifi- to the ranch points of entrance cation of the Landowner Compact Agreement. a copy of Ranch Rules, The free Ranch Pass, and location map may be obtained online from the Department’s Landowner Relations web page https://agfdlandownerreProgram - and Ranch Rules for lations.com. Ranch Passes the Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located at either of the two en- Ranch Passes points onto the ranch. trance and Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may Gas Sta- also be obtained at the Meteor Crater tion/Convenience Store. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 20. 21. Ranch, access is permit- Javelina Hunts Javelina ted by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. In the northern por- eastern junction of Hwyeastern junction Ave Central 69 and Ave to Miami St; on Central in Mayer; west St; west on Main south on Miami St to Main Ave; Mist St to Fair St to First St; south on First St; south- Mist Ave to Jefferson east on Fair becomes Goodwin west on Jefferson St which continue south and west Rd (County Rd 177); to Senator on Goodwin Rd (County 177) Rd Hwy (FR on Senator Hwy north and west 52); Creek Rd; west on Wolf Creek (FR to Wolf 52) on Indian Creek Rd to Indian Creek Rd; north to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); to Copper 53 Basin Rd to Iron Basin Rd; west on Copper on north and east Springs Rd (County Rd 10); Rd; south on Iron Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south on Grove Miller Valley 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. and Central 69 Within the following described area, those within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 33 cupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of AZ and Biosphere Hwy 77 Rd; east on Biosphere Rd to Copper Hill Rd; east on Copper Hill Rd to the Coronado Na- Boundary;tional Forest along the south BoundaryCoronado National Forest to Ewin road; west on Edwin road to AZ north Hwy 77; on AZ north to Biosphere Rd. Hwy 77 The Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agree- ment with the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch. The Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch encompass- about es the entire western half of Unit 10, restricted acres. This hunt may have 720,000 access. Applicants should secure access before applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, www.HuntBigBoRanch.com. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North - In Unit 4A on the Ho- pi’s Aja Ranch and in Unit 5B North on the Hopi’s Hart/Drye 17. 18. 19.

Within the followingthose por- described area, mile of an occupied within ¼ 16A tions of Unit closed to javelina residence or building are that portion of Unit hunting during this season: Sec- West, 15 North, Range 20 in Township 16A (Pine Lakes Communitytion 28 is within this area). Within the following area, those por- described within ¼ mile of an occupied tions of Unit 17B closed to javelina residence or building are beginning at the hunting during this season: and Rd (Countyjunction of Iron Springs Rd 10) (County Rd Rd 5) west on Williamson Valley Rd; north and west Iron Springs Rd to Contreras north on Rd (FR 102); Rd to Tonto on Contreras Oaks Rd to Oaks Rd; east on Fair to Fair FR 102 Rd (FR 6); south on William- Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. son Valley Within the following described area, those por- within ¼ mile of an occupied tions of Unit 19A residence or building are closed to javelina 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 the following described area, those por- within ¼ mile of an occupied tions of Unit 19B residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gur- ley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; north Rd; northwest on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd (Coun- on Miller Valley to northwest on Iron Springs Rd ty Rd 10); Rd (County Rd 5); north on Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington North- Williamson Valley north and east Railroad tracks; ern Santa Fe along the Burlington Rail- Northern Santa Fe to Hwyroad tracks 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. Within the following described area, those por- within ¼ mile of an occupied tions of Unit 20A residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the

12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Javelina Notes: Javelina Bighorn Sheep Hunts

■ Distribution

For further information on bighorn sheep, 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. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Legal Animal Definition Ram means any male bighorn sheep, excluding male lambs, as defined in R12-4-101. Bag Limit One (1) desert bighorn sheep in a lifetime, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. One (1) Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in a lifetime, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. To hunt bighorn sheep in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a bighorn sheep tag. To hunt bighorn sheep in any season, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. Hunts with Note 9 or 12 may have low density bighorn populations. Hunters should expect a difficult hunt with limited access into the better bighorn habitat. 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 6000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 17 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). Desert Bighorn Sheep 6001 Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,9,23) 9 and 10 Any ram 1 6002 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,6,9,12,29) Kanab Creek Hunt Area in Units 12A, 12B, and 13A Any ram 1 6003 Nov 16 - Dec 6, 2018 (1,6,7,10) 12B East Any ram 3 6004 Dec 7 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,6,7,10) 12B East Any ram 3 6005 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,6,9,12,30) Cottonwood Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 13A North Any ram 1 6006 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,6,10) 13B (north of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Any ram 3 6007 Nov 16 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,6,9,12) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Any ram 1 6008 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,9,25) 15A and 15B East (east of Temple Bar Road) Any ram 1 6009 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,25) 15B West (west of Temple Bar Road) Any ram 1 6010 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,25) 15C (north of Cottonwood Road) Any ram 1 6011 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,9,25) 15C (south of Cottonwood Road) Any ram 1 6012 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,10,25,27) 15D North Any ram 4 6013 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10,25,28) 15D South Any ram 2 16A (excluding that portion of 16A south and east of the Big Sandy River and 6014 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10) Mohave County Park Lands) Any ram 2 6015 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,10) 16A South (that portion of 16A south and east of the Big Sandy River) and 18B Any ram 2 6016 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2) 16B Any ram 1 6017 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,10,15,18) 22 South Any ram 2 6019 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,15) 24B North (north and west of AZ Hwy 88) Any ram 1 6020 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,15) 24B South (south and east of AZ Hwy 88) Any ram 1 6021 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,10,15) 28 (south of U.S. Hwy 70) Any ram 2 50 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 51 2 1 2 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 5 2 1 3 2 4 3 4 2 1 2 2 1 2 5 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 2 2 2 111 Permits 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 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 Legal WildlifeLegal closed to hunting except open public recreational use areas, as allowed via an authorized entry permit. Hunters wishing to access or cross additional areas in BMGR East must coordinate Fighter Wing Range Management with the 56th To access the BMGR or Cabeza Prieta Office. National Wildlife Refuge, hunters must sign a hold harmless agreement and obtain an entry permit. More information can be obtained by 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 are open to bighorn sheep hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. Barry M Goldwater 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 M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) and applicable adjacent areas. The BMGR is 41 West41 – (west of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd [Clanton Hills Rd] and that portion north of the El Paso Gas pipeline and west of the Frontage AT&T Rd) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) 41 East – (east of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd [Clanton Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala the Rd East (east Rd] of Hills – and 41 that portion north of the El Paso Gas pipeline and east of the Frontage AT&T Rd) Superstition Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 24B 27 (south27 and west of FR 217 of U.S. and Hwy 28 (north 191) of U.S. Hwy 70) Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 (south27 and west of FR 217 of U.S. and Hwy 28 (north 191) of U.S. Hwy 70) 46A East (east of Growler Wash) (Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) 23 and 24A 6A and 22 North 43A (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) 43B (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) 44A East (that portion of 44A east of Swansea Rd. and north of U.S. Hwy 60) 44A West (that portion of 44A west of Swansea Rd and south of Bill Williams River Rd) 44B (north of I-10) 44B (south and of that I-10 portion of 45A and 45B north of the El Paso Wildlife Refuge) National Kofa - Pipeline Gas Natural 45A (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) 45B (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) 45C (Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) 42 and42 44A (south of U.S. Hwy 60) 46A West (west of Growler Wash)(Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) 6A and 22 North Black River Hunt Area in Units 1 and 27 46B East (that portion of 46B east of Mohawk Wash, about centerline of the DesertTule and including the Pinacate Lava Flow)(Cabeza Prieta National (SpecialWildlife Refuge) Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) 46B West (that portion of 46B west of Mohawk Wash, about centerline of the Desert Tule and west of the Pinacate Lava Flow)(Cabeza Prieta National (SpecialWildlife Refuge) Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) 40B Tinajas Altas Mtns (south of Cipriano Pass) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) 40B Mohawk and Copper Mtns (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) 40A (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) 39 (west39 of Old AZ Hwy 80) 39 (east39 of Old AZ Hwy 80) 37A 37B 37A 31 and 32 31 Open Areas Open 40B Gila Mtns (north of Cipriano Pass) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) Bighorn Sheep Hunts Sheep Bighorn 3. ) ) 21 21 ) ) , , 21 21 20 20 , , 20 20 ,10, , , ,10, 5 5 5 5 , , , , ,14) ,10) 3 3 3 3 4 4 ,10,20) ,10,20) ,10,20) ,6,10,20) ,10) ,16) 3 3 3 3 4 9 (1, (1,2, (1,10) (1,8,10) (1,8,10) (1,10) (1,2, (1) (1,10,17) (1,2, (1,2, (1,10) (1,2) (1,10,14) (1,2,10,14) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1) (1,2, (1,10,17) (1,10,19) (1, (1,2, (1,10) (1, (1, (1, (1,10) (1, (1,6,24) (1,10,13,15,22) (1,10,15) (1,10,13,15,22) (1,10,11,13,15,26) Notes Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 7 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 7 - Dec 31, Nov 16 - DecNov 16 6, 2018 - DecNov 16 6, 2018 Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 7 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Nov 16 - DecNov 16 6, 2018 Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2018 Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 7 - Dec 31, Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Nov 16 - DecNov 16 6, 2018 Dec 2018 1 - Dec 31, Season Dates Season

6018 6051 6041 6031 6035 6039 6055 6057 6052 6037 6032 6047 6036 6033 6038 6027 6024 6053 6056 6058 6042 6026 6034

6045 6029 6030 6043 6028 6054 6025 6023 6022 6046 6040 6044 Total Every bighorn sheep hunter (or their designee) must check out within 3 days following the close of the season at any Department Unsuc- office in accordance with R12-4-308. cessful hunters and those who did not hunt must also check out either in person or by telephone at any Department office. The Bill Williams River, Cabeza Prieta, Havasu, Imperial and Kofa National Wildlife Refuges

Desert Bighorn Sheep Desert Bighorn The following hunts are extremely challengingareas with difficult access.to noBe vehicularprepared for access backcountry to much of the camping bighorn sheepand extensive habitat strenuous within these hiking. hunts. There is little Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Bighorn Mountain Rocky Hunt No. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commissionor posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL BIGHORN SHEEP BIGHORN GENERAL Bighorn Sheep:Bighorn Commission 7 Order (continued)

1. Bighorn Sheep Notes: 2. Bighorn Sheep Hunts

Bighorn Sheep Notes continued:

calling Luke Air Force Base, 56th Fighter Wing tional Forest Boundary; South and east on the 16. Superstition Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 24B RMO at (623) 856-7216; the Marine Corps Air boundary of the Kaibab National Forest to the - That portion of Unit 24B within the bound- Station Yuma at (928) 269-7150; the Bureau Boundary of the Grand Canyon National Park. aries of the Superstition Wilderness Area. This of Land Management, Phoenix Field Office Hunt Area is remote, with no road or vehi- 8. Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 - That at (602) 417-9200; the Cabeza Prieta Nation- cle access within the Wilderness Area. Hunters portion of Unit 27 beginning at the Junction of al Wildlife Refuge at (520) 387-6483; the Gila should be prepared for extensive, strenuous U.S. Highway 180 and the New Mexico state Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field at (623) 856- hiking in difficult terrain. The use of horses or line; south along the New Mexico state line 5200 or by emailing 56RMO.Public.Affairs@ mules is encouraged. us.af.mil. to Forest Trail 41; northwest along Forest Trail 41 to the Little Blue River; south-southwest 17. 22 North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 4. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is along the Little Blue River to the confluence of located north of the following: Beginning at closed to bighorn sheep hunting except those the Blue River; north along the Blue River to the confluence of the Verde River and the East areas open in accordance with U.S. Army reg- Forest Trail 14; west on Forest Trail 14 to U.S. Verde River; easterly along the East Verde Riv- ulations to properly licensed U.S. citizens Highway 191; north on U.S. Highway 191 to er to FR 406; easterly on FR 406 to AZ Hwy holding a valid YPG Hunting Access Permit U.S. Highway 180; east on U.S. Highway 180 to 260 in Payson; easterly on AZ Hwy 260 to Ton- and coordinating with YPG Range Control. the New Mexico state line. to Creek (the Unit Boundary). Hunters drawn for units 41W, 43A, or 43B who 18. 22 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 plan to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting ac- 9. This unit has a low density bighorn sheep located south of the following: Beginning at cess permit before entering YPG. All persons population in a remote area with difficult the confluence of the Verde River and the East accompanying the hunter on YPG must also access. Hunters should be prepared for back- Verde River; easterly along the East Verde Riv- have a permit. The permit must be with the country camping and extensive strenuous er to FR 406; easterly on FR 406 to AZ Hwy permit holder at all times when on YPG. Ac- hiking in an extremely remote, harsh hunting 260 in Payson; easterly on AZ Hwy 260 to Ton- cess permits are issued through iSportsman at environment. to Creek (the Unit Boundary). https://yuma.isportsman.net/. Applicants must 10. Non-residents: Permits are available with- register online at iSportsman, after which, YPG in these hunt numbers for which you may be 19. Black River Hunt Area in Units 1 and 27 - That will conduct a background check which takes drawn in accordance with R12-4-114(E). portion of Units 1 and 27 beginning at the Fort 2 to 3 business days. All persons, excluding Apache Indian Reservation boundary and FR 11. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravaipa minors, are required to be vetted PRIOR to en- 82; east on FR 82 to FR 25; east on FR 25 to Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12- try upon the installation. Once the background FR 24 (Buffalo Crossing); north on FR 24 to FR 4-802) is allowed by permit only, available is cleared, applicants must log into their iS- 249E; east on FR 249E to FR 249; east on FR through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau portsman account to view the range safety 249 to FR 406; east on FR 406 to FR 276; south of Land Management. For more information, materials. After that, hunters can obtain the on FR 276 to FR 37; south on FR 37 to FR 405; contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348- Hunting Access Permit. Furthermore, all fire- south on FR 405 to FR 24; south on FR 24 to 4450 or https://www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/ arms must be registered at either at the visitor FR 25; northwest on FR 25 to FR 25D; west on aravaipa.htm. center or through iSportsman prior to entering FR 25D to the San Carlos Indian Reservation YPG. Do not bring the firearms into the visi- 12. This hunt unit is remote, with limited road (or boundary; north along the San Carlos Indian tor center. The weapon registration must be no road) access and difficult terrain. Hunt suc- Reservation boundary to FR 82. cess has averaged less than 70%. Hunters with the weapon, while on YPG. Visitor Center 20. This unit experiences high levels of activity as- should be prepared for back country camping hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30am sociated with the Mexican border, which is a and extensive, strenuous hiking, or the use of to 3:30pm. Due to military activities some potential safety and property loss concern. horses and/or mules. hunting areas may be temporarily closed Hunters should be aware of the added chal- on short notice. Updates will be posted on 13. The following Pima County parks and pre- lenge this poses, and be prepared to make Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/US- serves are open to hunting in the respective informed decisions on camping areas and AYPG, or through iSportsman. For information unit hunts: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Bee safety in the field. Prior coordination with ap- visit https://yuma.isportsman.net; email: us- Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, propriate land management and enforcement [email protected] or call Buckelew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch agencies is recommended. (928)328-2125. in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, 21. Units 46A and 46B are primarily composed of Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Moun- 5. Due to travel restrictions in the Wilderness designated wilderness and contain only three tain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, Area, those persons interested in hunting public access roads - El Camino del Diablo, opened by this Commission Order, is not bighorn sheep on the Cabeza Prieta Nation- Christmas Pass Rd, and Charlie Bell Rd. There permitted within ¼ mile of any developed pic- al Wildlife Refuge should contact the Refuge is no vehicular access to much of the sheep nic area, developed camp ground, shooting Manager (520) 387-6483 for information re- habitat within these units (especially in Units range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf garding special refuge regulations prior to 46A West and 46B East, where some moun- course. Developed areas do not include trails. applying. tain ranges are 6-12 miles from the nearest 6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, 14. Hunting is not permitted in Units 43A and 44B road). Hunters should be prepared for ex- Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua in the following described area in the Town tensive hiking and backcountry camping in Fria National Monuments are open to hunt- of Quartzsite: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, extremely remote, desert conditions. Pack ing when the unit they occur in is open to 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, and saddle animals may be used by obtaining hunting. Township 4 North, Range 19 West and Sec- a special permit from the Cabeza Prieta Na- tions 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 tional Wildlife Refuge. 7. 12B East Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit West. 12B lying east of the following line: Begin- ning at the Utah Stateline and BLM road 1065; 15. Areas of private property within municipal southerly along BLM 1065 to U.S. Hwy 89A; boundaries are closed to bighorn sheep hunt- westerly on U.S. Hwy 89A to the Kaibab Na- ing during this hunt. 52 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 53 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 on FR 292 to the Grand Canyon National Park on FR National Park Canyon to the Grand 292 boundary; Na- Canyon along the Grand west north Road; boundarytional Park to Toroweap with Road to the intersection on the Toroweap BLM road 5; north on BLM 5 to the in- road north on BLM tersection with BLM 109; road - intersection with the Kaibab Pai to road 109 ute Reservation boundary; and north east Reservationalong the Kaibab Paiute boundary AZto the intersection with Hwy This unit 389. lands of the Kaibab excludes sovereign tribal Indians. Band of Paiute Hunt Area in Uni- Cottonwood Wilderness Beginning at the intersection of North - t13A AZ Hwy state line; and the Arizona/Utah 389 state line to the east to along the Arizona/Utah western boundary Res- of the Kaibab Paiute ervation; south along the western boundary reservationof the Kaibab Paiute to the intersection of AZ Hwy northwest on AZ 389; Hwy to the Arizona/Utah state line. Be aware 389 of private land and municipalities. This unit excludes sovereign tribal lands of the Kaibab Indians. band of Paiute Bighorn Sheep Hunts Sheep Bighorn 30.

The following described area in the Town of The following described area in the Town closed to hunting: be- is 37A in Unit Marana Road intersection of Sanders ginning at the Sanders Road Road; north on Valley and Avra southeast along the to the Santa Cruz River; Arizona Proj- Central Santa Cruz River to the Arizona the Central ect Canal; southwest along Road; west on Valley Project Canal to Avra Road to the intersection of Sanders Valley Avra Road. The current Landowner Agreement Compact between and Fish Depart- the Arizona Game A Ranch ment and the Boquillas-Diamond are working towardsnew a has expired. We A Ranch agreement. The Boquillas-Diamond western half of Unit encompasses the entire This hunt may have acres. about 720,000 10, restricted access. Applicants should secure access before applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, www.HuntBigBoRanch.com. is closed to The Buckeye Hills Regional Park hunting. The Estrella Mountain Regional Park is open to hunting for archery-only. Hunters are advised that a disease outbreak 15CS, 15B, has been detected in Units 15A, for Hunters who are drawn and 15D. 15CN, these units should be prepared for a decrease in availability of older age class rams Hunter access is restricted on the east and Canyon and on the west ends of Aravaipa north side of 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 Unit portion North Hunt Area -That 15D north of the following: the beginning at 15D junction of Interstate 40 and AZ Hwy 66 (Oat- man Hwy);southwesterly along AZ Hwy 66 (Boundary Cone to Mohave County Road 153 Rd-Oatman Mohave County Rd); west along River. to the Colorado Road 153 South Hunt Area - That portion of Unit 15D south of the following: beginning at the 15D junction of Interstate 40 and AZ Hwy 66 (Oat- man Hwy); southwesterly along AZ Hwy 66 (Boundary Cone to Mohave County Road 153 Rd-Oatman Mohave County Rd); west along River. to the Colorado Road 153 12B West, Kanab Creek Hunt Area in Units 12A - Beginning at intersection of and 13A West, AZ Hwy and the eastern edge of the Kai- 389 reservation;bab Paiute east along AZ Hwy to the intersection of AZ389 Hwy and 389 U.S. Hwy 89A; south and east on U.S. Hwy 89A to the intersection of AZ Hwy 89A and FR south and east on FR22; to the intersec- 22 tion with FR west and south on FR 423; 423 to the intersection with FR south on FR 427; to the intersection with FR427 south on 425; FR to the intersection with FR 425 south 292;

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■ Distribution

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 Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2018 (1,3,5,6,7) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated bull bison 2 7002 Dec 7 - Dec 10, 2018 (1,3,5,6,7) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated bull bison 2 7003 Dec 14 - Dec 17, 2018 (1,3,5,6,7) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated bull bison 2 Total 6

54 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 55 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 30 Permits Permits Permits 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 Office of Reve- or by email 734-3172 nue Commission at (928) at [email protected] to obtain an annual Business License. Upon approv- Hopi Tribal Business License, access to al of a Hopi Tribal the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranch may be obtained via email at [email protected] or by calling 734- or (928) 734-3672 (928) 734-3673, (928) 8am-5pm (MST). Monday-Friday 3671 Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North - In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only by Wildlife and Eco- contacting the Hopi Tribe via e-mail at systems Management Program [email protected] or by calling (928) 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 6. Cow bison only bison Cow Legal WildlifeLegal only bison Cow WildlifeLegal only bison Cow WildlifeLegal only bison Cow Cow bison only bison Cow Bison Hunts Bison 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). Successful applicants will be contacted in writing by the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide them with additional information regarding their hunt. is closed to Canyon National Park The Grand hunting. Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North Hopi Trust Wildlife & Ecosystems Man- – The Hopi Tribe requires all AZGFDagement Program State Certified/Licensed Outfitters and Guides who 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, (Houseand 13A Rock Herd) Open Areas Open Areas Open Open Areas Open 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, (Houseand 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, (Houseand 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, (Houseand 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, (Houseand 13A Rock Herd) 3. 4. 5. (2,3,4) Notes Notes Notes (2,3,4) (2,3,4) (2,3,4) (2,3,4) located at: www.azgfd.com/hunting/units/flagstaff/12a House Rock bison hunters are encouraged to watch the House Rock bison hunters are Attention: 2017 Fall House Rock bison hunter clinic video and review the 2018 Bison Hunter Packet Bison Hunter Packet the 2018 Fall House Rock bison hunter clinic video and review 2017 Nov 2 - Dec 31, 2018 Nov 2 - Dec 31, Season Dates Season Season Dates Season Season Dates Season Oct - Oct 12 25, 2018 Aug - Sep 24 2018 9, Sep 14 - SepSep 23, 14 2018 Sep 28 - Oct 2018 7,

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A hunter with a bison hunt permit-tag for the 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 de- in accordance with R12-4-306. sire a more challenging hunt should apply for the House Rock hunts. An unsuccessful hunter, or hunter who did 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 Flag- or the staff regional office (928-774-5045) 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 Wildlife Area Hunt No. Hunt No. Hunt No.

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 courses, in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. 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 courses, in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules 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 courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED OPPORTUNITY (GENERAL) BISON OPPORTUNITY LIMITED Bison:Commission 8 Order (continued) 2.

1. Bison Notes: Bison Hunts

Bison Notes: 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605 from Monday-Fri- into a Landowner Compact Agreement with from the Department’s Landowner Relations day 8am-5pm. Please contact in advance to the Bar T Bar Ranch and Flying M Ranch locat- Program web page https://agfdlandownerre- gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit ed in the northern portion of Units 5A and 5B. lations.com. Ranch Passes and Ranch Rules for 5B North, access is permitted on the Hopi’s A Ranch Pass and adherence to Ranch Rules the Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at Hart/Drye Ranch and in Unit 4A on the Hopi’s is required to access these ranches. Signage at sign-in boxes located at either of the two en- Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in points of entrance to the ranch provides notifi- trance points onto the ranch. Ranch Passes and boxes located at access points. cation of the Landowner Compact Agreement. Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may also The free Ranch Pass, a copy of Ranch Rules, be obtained at the Meteor Crater Gas Station/ 7. For hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Ari- and location map may be obtained online Convenience Store. zona Game and Fish Department has entered

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.

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6 3 2 2 2 4 2 1 3 3 3 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. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Legal WildlifeLegal 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 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 Open Areas Open 2A,1, 2B, and 2C 1, 2A,1, 2B, and 2C 3B 3B 3C 4Aand 5A 4B 4B 5B 6A 6A 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 crossbow, Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, General or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. 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 Notes (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)

In accordance with R12-4-305(H), an individual may retain the carcass of a bear taken under A.R.S. 17-302, even when the season is closed, by attaching even when the season is closed, by under A.R.S. 17-302, of a bear taken the carcass an individual may retain with R12-4-305(H), In accordance their bear nonpermit-tag and following the harvest check in procedures. (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. The reportsex shall include the hunter’s name, hunting license number, tag number, of the bear taken, (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. to obtain additional information. Within 10 number at which the hunter can be reached and telephone management bear was taken, the unit where of sexdays of taking a bear, the hunter (or their designee) the bear’s skull and hide with attached proof to a designated shall present Arizona Game for inspection as prior to presenting it should be defrosted If the skull is frozen, for inspection (pursuant to R12-4-308). and Fish Department employee of sex that the attached proof and that the is accessible and identifiable ensure If the hide is frozen, the bear. from tooth will be removed a premolor inspections. by telephone to coordinate Department encouraged to contact the nearest office mouth is in a wide-open position. Successful hunters are Hunters are responsible for calling 1-800-970-BEAR hunt unit is still open. responsible hunting to determine if their desired Hunters are (2327) before

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 Aug 10 - Aug 23, 2018 (1,2,10,14) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10) 7 Any bear except sows with cubs 4 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10) 8 Any bear except sows with cubs 6 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10) 9 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10,13,17) 10, 18A, 19B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,10,13,15,18) 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, and 20B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10,13,15,18) 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, and 20B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10,13,16) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,8,10,13) 21 Any bear except sows with cubs 4 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,3,10,13) 22 North Any bear except sows with cubs 4 Aug 10 - Aug 23, 2018 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,5,10,13) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Aug 10 - Aug 23, 2018 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,10,13) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10,13) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10,13) 24B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 5 - Nov 1, 2018 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 12 Nov 2 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10,13) 28 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 5 - Nov 1, 2018 (1,2,10,13) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Nov 2 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,10,13) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,9,10,13) 31 Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (1,2,9,10,12,13) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2018 (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 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,10) 1, 2A, 2B, and 2C Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,10) 3B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,10) 3C Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,10) 4B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 24 - Sep 30, 2018 (1,2,10,14) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) and 11M Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,10,16) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,3,10) 22 North Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,5,10) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Aug 24 - Oct 4, 2018 (1,2,10) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 24 - Oct 4, 2018 (1,2,9,10,12) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 24 - Oct 4, 2018 (1,2,10) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 24 - Oct 4, 2018 (1,2,10) 35A and 35B Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 24 - Oct 4, 2018 (1,2,7,10) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs -- Total 25

BEAR ANNUAL FEMALE HARVEST LIMITS (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 6 6B 6 23N 17 34A 8 7 5 23S 15 35A (FTHU),35B 13 8 7 24A 9 58 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 59 69 and Central Ave in Mayer; west on Central Ave Mayer; west on Central Ave in 69 and Central St; west on on Miami St to Main to Miami St; south Mist Ave; St; south on First St to Fair Main St to First on Ave to Jefferson St; southwest Mist east on Fair (Coun- becomes Goodwin Rd Jefferson St which on Goodwin continue south and west ty Rd 177); to Senator Hwy (FR north 52); Rd (County Rd 177) and west on Senator Hwy Creek Rd; (FR to Wolf 52) Creek Rd; north on In- Creek to Indian west on Wolf dian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy the 89 to Copper Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); to Copper 53 Rd to Iron Springs Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Iron Springs north and east on Rd (County Rd 10); Rd to Valley Rd; south on Miller Rd to Miller Valley Ave to Gurley St; east on Grove Ave; south on Grove Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy to 69 the eastern junction of Hwy Ave in 69 and Central Mayer. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North - In Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Aja Ranch and in Unit 5B North on the Hopi’s Hart/Drye Ranch, access is permitted by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only by Wildlife and Ecosystems contacting the Hopi Tribe via e-mail at hopihunts@ Management Program or (928) hopi.nsn.us or by calling 734-3672 (928) 8am-5pm. Please from Monday-Friday 734-3673 contact in advance to gain access for hunting and scouting. 4A, 5A, and 5B North – Lands in Units Hopi Trust Ecosystems Management Wildlife & The 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, at the and 5B North to contact Raelene Pavinyama or 734-3172 Office of Revenue Commission at (928) by email at [email protected] to obtain an Business License. Upon approval annual Hopi Tribal Business License, access to the Hopi of a Hopi Tribal 3 Canyon Ranch may be obtained via email at hopi- or [email protected] or by calling 734-3672 (928) (MST). 8am-5pm Monday-Friday 734-3673 (928) hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Arizo- For na 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 and ad- portion of Units 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass herence to Ranch Rules is required to access these to the ranch at points of entrance Signage ranches. provides notification of the Landowner Compact a copy of Ranch Agreement. The free Ranch Pass, Rules, and location map may be obtained online from the Department’s Landowner Relations Pro- https://agfdlandownerrelations. web page gram and Ranch Rules for the Flying com. Ranch Passes M Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located at either of the two points onto the entrance and Ranch Rules for the Bar T Passes Ranch ranch. - Bar Ranch may also be obtained at the Meteor Cra ter Gas Station/Convenience Store. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 19. 20. 21. Bear Hunts Bear Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For the Bureau of Land Management. Field Office of Office contact the Safford Field more information, or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/ 348-4400 at (928) aravaipa.htm. Harvest Annual Female Limit – If the Annual Female Harvest Limit for a given unit is met during a calen- thereof will close to dar year, that unit or portion and future bear sea- bear hunting for the current The Annual Female sons during that calendar year. Harvest killed Limit is comprised of any female bear Refer to the table by a hunter or the Department. Harvestfor the Annual Female Limit by unit. enclosure inside the loop The area within the fenced also Road 647, National Forest formed by Tonto Canyon Enclosure, is open known as the Walnut to public entry and the taking of bear during open season. The followingCounty Pima park or preserves is Hunting in open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Unit 32. County Preserves Parksor is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp occupied building, boat ground, shooting range, or golf course. Developed areas do not in- ramp, clude trails. Areas of private property within municipal boundaries are closed to bear hunting during this hunt. Rogers Lake Coconino County Area in Unit Natural 6B is open to bear hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within ¼ mile of any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. Within the following described area, those portions ¼ mile of an occupied residence within of Unit 17B or building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd Rd (Coun- and Williamson Valley (County Rd 10) ty Rd; Rd 5); west on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd (FR Rd to Tonto north and west on Contreras Oaks Rd; east on Fair to Fair north on FR 102 102); Rd (FR on 6); south Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. Williamson Valley Within the following described area, those portions within ¼ mile of an occupied residence of Unit 19A or 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 the following described area, those portions within ¼ mile of an occupied residence of Unit 19B or 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; north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd; northwest on Miller Valley northwest on Iron Springs Rd to Rd (County Rd 10); Rd (County Rd 5); north on Wil- Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington Northern Santa liamson Valley north and east along the Burling- Railroad tracks; Fe to Hwy Railroad tracks ton Northern Santa Fe 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. Within the following described area, those portions within ¼ mile of an occupied residence of Unit 20A or building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

No person shall knowinglyNo person shall any substance as use or take bear (R12-4-303). to attract bait at any time the fe- of female bears equaling When the number male harvest hunt has been limit for a particular will be closed at sun- reported killed, the unit(s) immediately following. down the Wednesday callingHunters are responsible for 1-800-970-BEAR hunting to determine if their de- before (2327) The female harvestsired hunt unit is still open. limit Huachuca and Fort is combined for Unit 35A/35B close when the female hunts, and both hunts will harvest limit is reached for Unit 35A/35B. located 22 North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 north of the following: Beginning at the confluence - River; easter River and the East Verde of the Verde River to FR 406; easterly on ly along the East Verde FR on AZ easterly 406 to Payson; Hwy to Tonto 260 Creek (the Unit Boundary). located South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 south of the following: Beginning at the confluence River; easter- River and the East Verde of the Verde River to FR 406; easterly on ly along the east Verde FR easterly on AZ 406 to Payson; Hwy to Tontao 260 Creek (the Unit Boundary). locat North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 - 23 ed north of the following: Beginning at the junction Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring of Tonto east on to FR 129; east on FR 134 Creek to FR 134; to AZ Hwy east on AZ 288; HwyFR to FR 288 129 east on FR54; to FR 54 south on FR 202; to FR 202 east on FR 127A to FR 127A; on FR east 127 127; to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary. locat South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 - 23 ed south of the following: Beginning at the junction Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring of Tonto east on to FR 129; east on FR 134 Creek to FR 134; to AZ Hwy east on AZ 288; HwyFR to FR 288 129 east on FR54; to FR 54 south on FR 202; to FR 202 east on FR 127A to FR 127A; on FR east 127 127; to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary. Huachuca is The Fort in Unit 35A Army Garrison open to bear hunting only to properly licensed military Huachuca and Fort civilian personnel holding a only Huachucavalid Fort post hunting permit. Youth hunts are only open to properly licensed military Huachucaand Fort civilian dependents holding a Huachucavalid Fort post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regulations must Huachuca. be obtained from Fort Increases in Force Protection may result in hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, for these permits will not be reim- hunters drawn bursed 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. Cliffs, So- Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand and Agua Fria Ironwood Forest, Desert, noran National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. Canyon hunts - Access to Aravaipa and 32 Unit 31 is al- Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) lowed by permit only, available through the Safford

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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.

60 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 61 Legal WildlifeLegal Any lion except spotted kittensor females spotted by accompanied kittens WildlifeLegal Any lion except spotted kittens or females spottedaccompanied kittens WildlifeLegal Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed U.S. citizens and holding a valid YPG Hunting Access Permit coordinating with YPG Range Control. Hunt- 43A, or 43B who plan for units 41W, ers drawn to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting access permit before entering YPG. All persons accompanying the hunter on YPG must also have a permit. The permit must be with the permit holder at all times when on YPG. Access permits are issued through iSportsman at https:// yuma.isportsman.net/. Applicants must register online at iSportsman, after which, YPG will conduct a background check which takes 2 to 3 business days. All persons, excluding minors, are required to be vetted PRIOR to entry upon the installation. Once the background 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 5 2 3 59 29 68 48 Harvest Threshold Aug. 2019 24, to May 2018 31, 9 10 15 11 14 13 12 Zone Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, National Statewide (excluding Mohave County Park Lands and 25M, Units 11M, 26M, 38M) 25M, 26M,11M, and 38M Areas Open Wildlife Refuges, National Statewide (excluding Mohave County Park Lands and 25M, Units 11M, 26M, 38M) Open Areas Open Areas Open The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is closed to mountain lion hunting except those lion hunting only to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Camp Navajo hunting permit. A hunter education course is required. more information on Camp Navajo hunt- For ing 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. Mountain Lion Hunts Lion Mountain 4. 7 4 17 14 19 12 32 37 (All notes apply except 2,5,7,8,13,21) (1,5,7,8,13,18,21) Notes (All notes apply except 1,5,7,8,13,21) Notes Notes Harvest Threshold Aug. 2019 24, to May 2018 31,

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Harvest Thresholds - When the number of mountain lions equaling the harvest threshold for a particular mountain lion management zone has been reached, that zone will close to hunting, with the intent to kill a mountain lion, immediately fol- at sundown the Wednesday lowing for the remainder of the mountain lion hunting season. Hunters are responsible for to deter- before hunting calling1-877-438-0447 mine if any mountain lion management zones are closed. A person participating in a pursuit-only season may use dogs to pursue mountain lions, but shall not kill or capture the quarry, pursuant to R12-4-318. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open for mountain

Aug 24, 2018 - May 31, 2019 - May31, Aug 24, 2018 2019 - May 31, Aug 24, 2018 2019 - May 31, Aug 24, 2018 MOUNTAIN LION ANNUAL HARVEST LIMITS (SEE MAP ON 64) PAGE

Season Dates Season PURSUIT-ONLY MOUNTAIN LION MOUNTAIN PURSUIT-ONLY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses, in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY MOUNTAIN LION MOUNTAIN 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 courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL (DAYLIGHT SHOOTING HOURS) MOUNTAIN LION HOURS) MOUNTAIN SHOOTING GENERAL (DAYLIGHT Mountain Lion: Commission 10 Order 2. 3. 1. Mountain Notes: Lion Mountain Lion Hunts

Mountain Lion Notes:

is cleared, applicants must log into their iS- Air Force Base, 56th Fighter Wing RMO at Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit portsman account to view the range safety (623) 856-7216; the Marine Corps Air Station 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Can- materials. After that, hunters can obtain the Yuma at (928) 269-7150; the Bureau of Land yon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit Hunting Access Permit. Furthermore, all fire- Management, Phoenix Field Office at (602) 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit 37A. arms must be registered at either at the visitor 417-9200; the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Com- center or through iSportsman prior to enter- Refuge at (520) 387-6483; the Gila Bend Air mission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile ing YPG. Do not bring the firearms into the Force Auxiliary Field at (623) 856-5200 or by of any developed picnic area, developed camp visitor center. The weapon registration must emailing [email protected]. ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do be with the weapon, while on YPG. Visitor 10. The Florence Military Reservation (train- not include trails. Center hours are Monday through Thursday ing areas B and D: the areas north and south 6:30am to 3:30pm. Due to military activities of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is 15. The following described area in Unit 36B is some hunting areas may be temporarily closed subject to short term closures due to mili- closed to hunting: in the posted portion of So- on short notice. Updates will be posted on tary operations, including live fire operations, pori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/US- and requires coordination with the Florence 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. AYPG, or through iSportsman. For information Military Reservation for hunting access. For The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to visit https://yuma.isportsman.net; email: us- specific closure dates or any other access hunting. [email protected] or call concerns, contact the Florence Military Reser- (928)328-2125. 16. The following described area in the Town of vation at 602-267-2062. A map of the Florence Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: begin- 5. Tucson Mountain Park in Unit 38M is open Military Reservation is located on the Arizona ning at the intersection of Sanders Road and to mountain lion hunting for archery-only. Game and Fish Department’s website, azgfd. Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Com- gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa mission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile search box). Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; of any developed picnic area, developed camp 11. The area within the fenced enclosure inside southwest along the Central Arizona Project ground, shooting range, occupied building, the loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Avra Valley boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do 647, also known as the Walnut Canyon Enclo- Road to the intersection of Sanders Road. not include trails. sure, is open to public entry and the taking of 17. The following described area in the Town of 6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, mountain lion during open season. Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua 12. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravaipa Can- hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, Fria National Monuments are open to hunting yon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. is allowed by permit only, available through 4 North, Range 19 West and Sections 2, 3, and 7. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West. Hunting is not permitted in the following area Management. For more information, contact 18. The following parks and preserves in Mari- of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of land the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4450 or copa County are open to hunting as defined west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa.htm. in R12-4-321 and are open for archery-only: the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 13. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Estrel- 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. incorporated lands, including private proper- la Mountain and McDowell Mountain Regional 8. The following described area in Unit 26M is ty within municipal boundaries, are closed to parks; McDowell Sonoran Preserve; and por- closed to hunting: those private lands lying just hunting unless opened under Commission Or- tions of Skyline Regional Park (Back Country north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, der. Incorporated includes all municipal and designated area only – contact the Arizona 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 corporate limits. County islands are open to Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional East. hunting provided the hunter does not dis- office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). charge a firearm within ¼ mile of an occupied Hunting in parks and preserves opened by 9. Barry M Goldwater Range: Entry into portions farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, or building this Commission Order is not permitted within of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to without permission of the owner or resident. ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, devel- military closure and requires coordination Privately held lands within county islands may oped camp ground, shooting range, occupied with the appropriate land management agen- be closed by the landowner. building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed cy for hunting access to Barry M. Goldwater areas do not include trails. Range (BMGR) and applicable adjacent areas. 14. The following Pima County parks and pre- The BMGR is closed to hunting except open serves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in 19. Areas of private property within the municipal public recreational use areas, as allowed via Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in boundaries are closed to mountain lion hunt- an authorized entry permit. Hunters wishing Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperi- ing during this hunt. to access or cross additional areas in BMGR ta Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, 20. The area in Unit 37A in the Town of Marana is East must coordinate with the 56th Fight- Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit subject to temporary closures in February for er Wing Range Management Office. To access 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Mar- special events. All state lands located south the BMGR or Cabeza Prieta National Wild- ley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco of Cochie Canyon Trail in Township 11 South, life Refuge, hunters must sign a hold harmless in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit Range 12 East. agreement and obtain an entry permit. More 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdu- information can be obtained by calling Luke go in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka 21. Those portions of Units 11M, 25M, and 26M 62 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 63 systems Management Program via e-mail at via e-mail Program systems Management or by [email protected] (928) - from Monday-Fri 734-3673 or (928) 734-3672 in advance to day 8am-5pm. Please contact and scouting. gain access for hunting Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B Hopi Trust Wildlife & Ecosystems North – The Hopi Tribe requires all AZGFDManagement Program Outfitters and Guides State Certified/Licensed pre-scout, or who conduct business (guide, of their clients) on request access on behalf in Units 4A, 5A, the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches - Raelene Pavinya and 5B North to contact Commission at ma at the Office of Revenue or by email at RPavinyama@ 734-3172 (928) - hopi.nsn.us to obtain an annual Hopi Trib al Business License. Upon approval of a Hopi to the Hopi 3 Business License, access Tribal Canyon Ranch may be obtained via email at [email protected] or by calling (928) Monday-Friday 734-3673 or (928) 734-3672 8am-5pm (MST). hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Ari- For zona 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. and adherence to Ranch Rules A Ranch Pass Signage at is required to access these ranches. provides notifi- to the ranch points of entrance cation of the Landowner Compact Agreement. a copy of Ranch Rules, The free Ranch Pass, and location map may be obtained online from the Department’s Landowner Relations web page https://agfdlandownerreProgram - and Ranch Rules for lations.com. Ranch Passes the Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located at either of the two en- Ranch Passes points onto the ranch. trance and Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may Gas Sta- also be obtained at the Meteor Crater tion/Convenience Store. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 31. 32. cupied residence or building are closed to or building are closed cupied residence be- hunting during this season: mountain lion intersection of AZginning at the Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy Rd; 89A to Glassford Hill to AZsouth on Glassford Hill Rd Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. Within the following area, those described within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 19B are closed to cupied residence or building this season: be- mountain lion hunting during of AZginning at the intersection Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to - Ave to Miller Val Grove Ave; north on Grove Rd to Iron ley Rd; northwest on Miller Valley Iron northwest on Springs Rd (County Rd 10); Rd (Coun- Springs Rd to Williamson Valley Rd to the ty Rd 5); north on Williamson Valley Burlington Railroad tracks; Northern Santa Fe north and east along the Burlington Northern to Hwy Railroad tracks Santa Fe 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. Within the following described area, those within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 20A cupied residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Ave to Ave in Mayer; west on Central Central Miami St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on 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); to and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) Senator Hwy (FR north and west on Sen- 52); ator Hwy Creek Rd; west on (FR to Wolf 52) Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indi- Wolf an Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); 53 to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd north and to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); Rd; east on Iron Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south south on Miller Valley 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 69 and Central Mayer. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North - In Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Aja Ranch and in Unit 5B North on the Ho- pi’s Hart/Drye Ranch, access is permitted by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only by Wildlife and Eco- contacting the Hopi Tribe Mountain Lion Hunts Lion Mountain 28. 29. 30.

within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or of an occupied residence within ¼ mile lim- municipal or corporate building within during to mountain lion hunting its are closed this season. Rogers Lake Coconino County Area Natural lion hunting; in Unit 6B is open to mountain vehicle access and is this area is closed to all game retrieval. Hunt- closed to motorized big ¼ mile of any ing is not permitted within viewingoccupied building, wildlife platform, trailhead. picnic area, or developed Proper- Water The following City of Tucson are open to hunting: ties located Valley in Avra the Duval property and the Buck- in Unit 36C and alew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, - all other Tuc properties in Unit 37A; 205 Trust Properties are closed to hunting. All son Water properties are foot access open City of Tucson only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. Within the following described area, those within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 15B cupied residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: be- Ave Tennessee ginning at the junction of West Ave Ave; east on Tennessee and Tennessee - Lane; south and west on Patter to Patterson northeast along Wash; son Lane to Tennessee Ave; west on to Tennessee Wash Tennessee Ave to 6th St; north on 6th St to Tennessee Emerson Ave; west on Emerson Ave to 4th St; Tennessee north and west on 4th St to West - Ave to Tennes Tennessee Ave; south on West see Ave. Within the following described area, those within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 16A cupied residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: North, 20 in Township that portion of Unit 16A (Pine Lakes Com- Section 28 West, Range 15 munity is within this area). Within the following described area, those within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 17B cupied 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 Oaks Rd to Williamson Oaks Rd; east on Fair Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson Valley Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. Within the following described area, those within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 19A

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64 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 65

FORM 55 MI ______apply for, or participate in, a population management hunt. If your application a random is selected during - management hunt, the De for a population drawing times byattempt to contact you three partment will period. If you cannot a 24-hour telephone within be your application hours, 24 contacted within be will in future hunter pool for inclusion returned to the during that year. population management hunts non-permit tag for aIf you are offered a restricted pursuant to R12-4- population management hunt, to participate. If you decline to you may decline 115, participate, your application the will be returned to future population man- hunter pool for inclusion in year (note: if you agreeagement hunts during that management hunt butto participate in a population des- the timeframe fail to purchase your tag within you will not beignated when you are contacted, management huntseligible for further population that year). If you elect to participate in a population management hunt, it is probable that you will be asked to arrive in the field to hunt within a few days of being contacted (note: purchase of restricted nonpermit- tag and applicable hunting license prior to hunting is required). Restricted non-permit tags issued through the hunter pool may be purchased through the Department’s Phoenix office. See the front of the hunting regulations booklet for the address and phone number. bonus points when you will not gain or lose You Zip Code ______2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 • • • • • Please provide your hunting license number. (2 character license prefixrequired) Arizona Game and Fish Department FAB Attention: Drawer Carefree Highway W. 5000 Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000 Archery Mail Application and Fee (do not send cash) (do not send to: Mail Application and Fee

Bison

Non-resident

First Name ______Form may be photocopied. Resident

Javelina

(See R12-4-115 on page 119) on (See R12-4-115 The hunter pool list will be purged by the Depart- list will be purged by the The hunter pool apply at any time may You 2018. ment Dec. 31, hunter (note: do not include the during the year pool hunt application permit-tag form with a hunt See applica- application—you must apply separately. tion below for instructions). complete your application, you must designate To desire to hunt and thethe species of animal(s) you ap- also submit a $13 must weapon type(s). You application fee plication fee (residents) or a $15 application(non-residents) (note: one - fee per appli cation—not per species). Please do not send cash. may designate more than one species and You weapon type on the application form. If you choose species and weaponto designate more than one type on your hunter pool application, your name pool for each spe- will be included in the hunter cies and weapon type you designate. This means that you may be eligible to participate in a population management hunt for more than one species or method of take each year (note: annual bag limits apply to all population management hunts and may limit your abilityparticipate in a population man- to agement hunt or regular season hunt). If you participate in a population management hunt and fill your annual bag limit for that species, you may not participate in a regular hunting season for through the nor- that species even if you are drawn prohibits process (note: A.R.S. 17-332.E. mal draw the issuing of a refund for the purchase of a license or a permit). • • • • HAM (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader)

Bear

Population Management Hunts Management Population Elk Rifle

(page 120).

For Jan. 1, 2018 thru Dec. 31, 2018 thru Dec. 31, 2018 Jan. 1, For Deer

Do not include this form with a Hunt Permit-tag Application Form Form Application Hunt Permit-tag Do not include this form with a Filled in all the blanks? (non-residents) application fee? (residents) or $15 Enclosed the $13 Signed your application? Indicated your choice of species? Have you: HUNTER POOL APPLICATION HUNTER POOL Population management hunts may occur as neces- management hunts may occur Population sary, under the provisions of R12-4-115 The Population Management Seasons Commission The Population approved by the Commission designates Order 26 of species, season dates, open areas, legal the range wildlife, lawful taking methods, and maximum tag numbers for population management hunts to be prescribed by the Director and implemented under R12-4-115. When a population management hunt is found to be hunters will necessary, as prescribed in R12-4-115, be selected from the hunter pool made up of hunter pool applicants application (see below). Birthdate ______/ ______/ ______Last Name ______Street ______City State ______- ______Phone No. ( ) ______Day Phone No. ( ) ______- ______Evening Choose 1 to 5 Species: Choose 1 to 3 Methods of Take: Please provide your Department ID Number. If you do not have a Please provide your Department ID Number. Department ID Number, one will be provided for you. Signature ______Date ______• The following information is important to know if you a population manage- are planning on applying for ment hunt. Beginning in 2003-2004, the Arizona Game and Fish De- the Arizona Game Beginning in 2003-2004, Management Hunts Population partment established AZGFD Pool. and the Hunter have Wildlife Managers designed to manage hunt strategies found that previous objectives.populations are not meeting some wildlife ob- hunt seasons don’t meet management When regular jectives, conflicts between of the wildlife and other uses management hunts are de- Population land can occur. signed to allow the Department to achieve supplemental harvests harvest of wildlife when traditional strategies management Population have not met their objectives. abilityhunts will enhance the Department’s to meet objectives. population and habitat management • • Population Management Hunts

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 Refer to page 64. 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 allowed under R12-4-216. Muzzleloader Hunt: Muzzleloader weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 Bag Limit Refer to individual species annual bag limits. Annual bag limits apply to all population management hunts. Definition A Companion Tag is a restricted nonpermit-tag offered through the Population Management Season structure. Companion Tag hunts mirror another big game animal hunt for which a hunt number is assigned and hunt permit-tags are issued through the draw. Companion Tags are only available to holders of hunt permit-tags for the associated hunt number. Companion Tags can be purchased at any Department office.

Population Management Seasons: Commission Order 26 ELK HAM POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS 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 Permits May 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1) 3B and 3C Designated elk 50 Total 50

JAVELINA GENERAL POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS 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 Permits May 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1) 42 and 44A Any javelina 50 May 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1) 17B, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 100 Total 150

JAVELINA ARCHERY-ONLY POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS 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 Permits May 1 - Dec 31, 2018 (1) 17B, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 100 Total 100

JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS 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 Permits Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 (1,3,7,11,12) 28, 31, and 32 Any javelina 100 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 (1,3,7,11) 29, 30A, and 30B Any javelina 150 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2018 (1,7) 33 Any javelina 225 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 (1,7,11) 36A Any javelina 175 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 (1,7,11) 36B Any javelina 125 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2018 (1,7,11) 36C Any javelina 25 Total 800

66 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 67 25 30 55 Permits 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Legal WildlifeLegal javelina Any javelina Any Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 16A within ¼ within ¼ Within the following area, those portions of Unit 16A described or building are closed to javelina hunting mile of an occupied residence North, Range 20 in Township portion of Unit 16A during this season: that (Pine Lakes Community Section 28 is within this area). West, 15 within ¼ Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 15B to javelina hunting mile of an occupied residence or building are closed Ave and Tennessee West during this season: beginning at the junction of west Lane; south and to Patterson Ave Ave; east on Tennessee Tennessee to Wash northeast along Tennessee Wash; Lane to Tennessee on Patterson to 6th St; north on 6th St to Emer- Ave Ave; west on Tennessee Tennessee and west on 4th St to West son Ave; west on Emerson Ave to 4th St; north Ave. Ave to Tennessee Tennessee Ave; south on West Tennessee 13. 14. - Open Areas Open 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D (excluding16A Mohave County Park lands) Population Management Hunts Management Population Notes (1,7,11,14) (1,7,11,13)

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

Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 Nov 23 - Dec 2, 2018 Total Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY (MUZZLELOADER) POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS MANAGEMENT POPULATION (MUZZLELOADER) YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA Population Management Seasons: Management Population (continued) Commission 26 Order 3. 7. 11. 12.

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 difficult 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 fine of up to $50,000 and/or a civil penalty of up to $25,000.

KNOW THE DIFFERENCES

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2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Nose is slender and pointed long pointed and relatively prominent, Ears are similar to wolves: Fur color is very black white or rust or buff; rarely grizzled gray, delicate more smaller, and feet are Legs 20–35 pounds Weighs skittish behavior, displays Usually tends to flee immediately in a manner that appears to be hopping Moves or bouncing wide 2 inches long by is 2 1/2 inches paw Front ) (Canis latrans Coyote • • • • • • • • - 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 Ears are more rounded and relatively short relatively and rounded more Ears are similar to coyotes: Fur color is very has never or buff; there rust black, grizzled gray, or solid white black been a confirmed solid wolf Mexican ap- lanky a more giving wolves longer, are Legs larger feet are pearance; 50–80 pounds Weighs and curious behavior Sometimes displays quickly not flee as may fluidly more Moves collars radio have Not all wolves wide 3 1/2 inches long by is 4 1/2 inches paw Front Nose is broad and blocky Nose is broad 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 • • • • • • • 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. ears with wide tufts of hair that 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 fluffy as a coyote’s • Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) Mexican Wolf • 70

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2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Reservation Region 1 – 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- 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 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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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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 2018-19 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

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

78 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 79 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 79 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Legal WildlifeLegal WildlifeLegal WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal Any tree squirrel except the Mount Graham red squirrel treeTassel-eared squirrel treeTassel-eared squirrel Any tree squirrel Any tree squirrel except the Mount Graham red squirrel Any tree squirrel Any tree squirrel Tree Squirrel Hunting Squirrel Tree Open Areas Open Areas Open Areas Open Open Areas Open 11M Open areas Statewide (excludingNational Wildlife Refuges and Units 12A, 13A, and 12B, 13B) Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges and Units and 33) 31 Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges 11M) Unit and 31 33 12A, 13A, and 12B, 13B

Notes Notes Notes Notes (6,13,26,27,28) (6) (13) (6) (6,13,22,26,27,28)

Your Hunter Questionnaire is Important! Hunter Questionnaire Your Be sure to respond. 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 17-303 or 17-304 CommissionR12-4-801, Rules R12-4-802, and R12-4-803. 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 courses, in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules 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 courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT TREE SQUIRREL SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN Oct 2018 5 - Dec 31, Aug - Oct 24 4, 2018 2018 Aug - Dec 24 31, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, countypreserves, (except as specifically airports, openedgolf courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL TREE SQUIRREL GENERAL TREE Tree Squirrel: Commission 11 Order Tree

Oct 2018 5 - Dec 31, Jun 2018- Jul 30, 1, 2019 2019 MaySep 2018- 31, 1, Aug 2018 - Sep 24 13, 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 (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,18,19,20,24,25,26, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Units Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 27,28) 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Any cottontail rabbit Bill Williams River, Buenos Aires, Cibola, Havasu, Imperial and San Sep 1, 2018 - Feb 10, 2019 (2) Bernardino National Wildlife Refuges Any cottontail rabbit Oct 19, 2018- Feb 10, 2019 (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 cottontailAny rabbit WildlifeLegal cottontailAny rabbit 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open

Cottontail Rabbit Hunting Rabbit Cottontail Notes Notes (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 19,20,24,25,26,27,28) (1,2,6,9,10,25,26,27,28)

Season Dates Season Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areasclosed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and R12-4-802, 17-303 or 17-304 Commission801, and R12-4-803. Rules R12-4- Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 2018 Jul 1, RABBIT COTTONTAIL FALCONRY-ONLY - Jun 30, 2019 2018 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 courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules 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 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 Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife (1,6,9,10,13,14,15,16, Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M and private Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 19,20,24,25,26,27,28) property within municipal boundaries except in Units Coyote and skunks 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, and 27) Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 (2) Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Coyote and skunks Oct 19, 2018 - Feb 10, 2019 (2) Kofa and Imperial National Wildlife Refuges Coyote and foxes Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife (1,3,4,6,9,10,13,14,15,16, Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M and private Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel, and Aug 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019 19,20,24,25,26,27,28) property within municipal boundaries except in Units badger 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, and 27)

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 WildlifeLegal Coyote and skunks Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel, and badger WildlifeLegal Raccoon 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Open Areas Open Open Areas Open 4A, 4B (north of Interstate 40), 5A, 5B, 8, 12A, 10, 16A, 17B, 15A, 15C, 17A, 15D, 13A, 15B, 13B, 12B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 20A, 19B, 32,42, and 44A 31, Areas Open StatewideOpen areas (including private property within portions boundaries and municipal Units of 25M, 26M,11M, and 38M; excluding National Wildlife Refuges) StatewideOpen areas (including private property within portions boundaries and municipal Units of 25M, 26M,11M, and 38M; excluding National Wildlife Refuges) 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 Notes (6,13,23,24,26,27,28) (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, 17,18,19,24,25,26,27,28) (1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14, 15,16,17,18,19,24,25,26,27,28) (1,5,6,9,10,13,14,15,16,19,20, 24,25,26,27,28)

Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses, in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. PURSUIT-ONLY PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS FUR-BEARING & PREDATORY PURSUIT-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 courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules 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 Dec 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019 - May 31, Dec 2018 1, - Jun 30, 2019 2018 Jul1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2018 Aug 1, and 2018 Jul1 - Jul 31, Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2019 Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL (DAYLONG SHOOTING HOURS) PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS FUR-BEARING & HOURS) PREDATORY SHOOTING GENERAL (DAYLONG 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 (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,18,19,20,24, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, House (English) sparrow and European Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 25,26,27,28) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) starling (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,18,19,20,24, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2018 Crow 25,26,27,28) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) (6,9,10,14,15,16,18,19,20,24, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Sep 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019 Coati 25,26,27,28) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, (6,9,10,14,15,16,18,19,20,24, Jul 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019 White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area in Unit 1, and Units Gunnison’s prairie dog 25,26,27,28) 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, fur-bearing mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black-footed (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,18,19,20,24, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 ferret, New Mexico jumping mouse, 25,26,27,28) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Gunnison’s prairie dog, black-tailed prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, porcupine and wolves Sep 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019 (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 (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, House (English) sparrow and European Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) 17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27,28) starling Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 11M Gunnison’s prairie dog All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black-footed (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) ferret, New Mexico jumping mouse, 17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27,28) Gunnison’s prairie dog, 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 Legal WildlifeLegal European (English) and House sparrow starling Crow Coati dog prairie Gunnison’s EXCEPT mammals, All mammals game furbearingpredatory mammals, mammals, bats, coati, black-footed ferret, New Mexico jumping mouse, prairie dog, black-tailed prairie Gunnison’s dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, wolves and porcupine 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Other Birds & Mammals & Birds Other Notes (1,6,9,10,25,26,27,28) (1,6,9,10,25,26,27,28) (6,9,10,25,26,27,28) (6,9,10,25,26,27,28) (1,6,9,10,25,26,27,28)

Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019 2018 Jul 1, Sep 2018 1 - Dec 31, 2019 - Mar 31, Sep 2018 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2018 Jul 1, - Jun 30, 2019 2018 Jul 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) Commission 14 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 14 - Sep 20, 2018 (22) 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 11002 Sep 21 – Sep 27, 2018 (22) 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 Total 60

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 Any pheasant WildlifeLegal Any pheasant Legal WildlifeLegal Any pheasant 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 (continued) Pheasant Hunting Pheasant Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Open Areas Open Open Areas Open 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) (6) Notes (6) Notes Notes (22) Commission Order 15 Commission 15 Order Season Dates Season Sep 2018 7 - Sep 13,

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Hunt No. Sep 14, 2018 - Feb 2019 10, Sep 2018 14, 801, R12-4-802,801, and R12-4-803. 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 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4- FALCONRY-ONLY PHEASANT FALCONRY-ONLY Season Dates Season - Feb 2019 10, Oct 2018 19, (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities ARCHERY-ONLY PHEASANT ARCHERY-ONLY R12-4-802 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 courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, YOUTH-ONLY LIMITED WEAPON SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT PHEASANT SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON SHOTGUN YOUTH-ONLY Pheasant: PHEASANT NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Quail Hunting

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

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. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any lawful method as described in R12-4-301 and R12-4-304. Falconry-Only Hunt: Falconry as defined in R12-4-101 and as prescribed in R12-4-318. GENERAL Bag Limit Fifteen (15) quail per day in the aggregate of which no more than eight (8) may be Mearns’ quail GENERAL Possession Limit Forty-five (45) quail in the aggregate after opening day of which no more than fifteen (15) Gambel’s, Scaled, or California quail in the aggregate may be taken in any one day. After Mearns’ season opens, the forty-five (45) possession limit may include twenty-four (24) Mearns’ quail of which no more than eight (8) may be taken in any one day. FALCONRY Bag Limit Three (3) quail per day. FALCONRY Possession Limit Nine (9) quail of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. To hunt quail in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license. Quail hunters are reminded that A.R.S. 17-309 requires wildlife in possession be identifiable as to species. Commission Rule R12-4-305 states that for a person transporting or possessing quail, that each quail have attached a fully feathered head, or a fully feathered wing, or a leg with foot attached.

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 California Scaled and Gambel’s, quail Mearns’ WildlifeLegal Any quail Any quail 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 4/5/2018 12:17:25 PM Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) San and Imperial, Kofa Havasu, Cibola, Williams River, Bill Wildlife Refuges National Bernardino Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges and 25M, Units 26M, 11M, and 38M) 25M, 26M, and 38M Open Areas Open Areas Open Quail Hunting Quail (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 19,20,24,25,26,27,28,29) (2) (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 19,20,24,25,26,27,28,29) (1,6,9,10,19,25,26,27,28) (6,25) Notes Notes

Oct 19, 2018 - Feb 2019 10, Oct 2018 19, - Feb 2019 10, Oct 2018 19, - Feb 2019 10, 2018 Dec 7, - Mar 2019 10, Sep 2018 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2018 Jul1, 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 Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL QUAIL Quail: Commission 16 Order QUAIL NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Untitled-1 1 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, 2018 - Feb 10, 2019 (6) Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) Any chukar

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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 Terrestrial Wildlife 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 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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 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 Hunt: Any lawfulGeneral as described in R12-4-304. method 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 asking and success. To blue grouse hunter participation 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: [email protected] or Terres- through regular mail to the Department’s main office: Attention trial Wildlife Branch. Attention Grouse Hunters: Attention Sep 1 - Nov 11, 2018 Sep 1 - Nov 11, 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 courses,in this Commission or posted water Order) treatmentor areas closed facilitiesto hunting under A.R.S. Sections17-30317-304 R12-4-802 and or Commission R12-4-801,Rules R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Blue Grouse: Commission 18 Order Legal Methods of Take Legal Bag Limit Limit Possession stamp is not required. hunt blue grouse A migratory in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license. bird To

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1. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) season may use dogs to pursue raccoons, all incorporated lands, including private is closed to hunting except those areas open but shall not kill or capture the quarry, pur- property within municipal boundaries, are in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to suant to R12-4-318. closed to hunting unless opened under properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a valid Commission Order. Incorporated includes 6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion YPG Hunting Access Permit and coordinating all municipal and corporate limits. Coun- Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and with YPG Range Control. Hunters drawn for ty islands are open to hunting provided the Agua Fria National Monuments are open to units 41W, 43A, or 43B who plan to hunt on hunter does not discharge a firearm within hunting when the unit they occur in is open YPG must obtain a hunting access permit be- ¼ mile of an occupied farmhouse, residence, to hunting. fore entering YPG. All persons accompanying cabin, lodge, or building without permission the hunter on YPG must also have a permit. 7. The following described area in Unit 26M of the owner or resident. Privately held lands The permit must be with the permit holder is closed to hunting: those private lands ly- within county islands may be closed by the at all times when on YPG. Access permits are ing just north of the Town of Cave Creek in landowner. issued through iSportsman at https://yuma. Sections 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 of Township 13. The following Pima County parks and pre- isportsman.net/. Applicants must register 6 North, Range 4 East. serves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in online at iSportsman, after which, YPG will 8. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in conduct a background check which takes 2 Hunting is not permitted in the following area Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperi- to 3 business days. All persons, excluding of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of ta Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit minors, are required to be vetted PRIOR to land west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch entry upon the installation. Once the back- known as the Elliot and Hawes County Is- in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, ground is cleared, applicants must log into land in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho their iSportsman account to view the range 7 East. Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch safety materials. After that, hunters can ob- in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, tain the Hunting Access Permit. Furthermore, 9. Barry M Goldwater Range: Entry into portions Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, all firearms must be registered at either at of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch the visitor center or through iSportsman pri- to military closure and requires coordina- in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, or to entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms tion with the appropriate land management Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords into the visitor center. The weapon registra- agency for hunting access to Barry M. Gold- Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain tion must be with the weapon, while on YPG. water Range (BMGR) and some adjacent Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, Visitor Center hours are Monday through areas. The BMGR is closed to hunting ex- opened by this Commission Order, is not Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm. Due to mili- cept open public recreational use areas, as permitted within ¼ mile of any developed tary activities some hunting areas may be allowed by an authorized entry permit. For picnic area, developed camp ground, shoot- temporarily closed on short notice. Updates specifics about accessing the BMGR refer to ing range, occupied building, boat ramp, or will be posted on Facebook at: https://www. the Index: Hunting on Military Reservations. golf course. Developed areas do not include facebook.com/USAYPG, or through iSports- 10. The Florence Military Reservation (training trails. man. For information visit https://yuma. areas B and D: the areas north and south isportsman.net; email: usarmy.ypg.imcom. 14. The following described area in Unit 36B is of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B [email protected] or call (928)328-2125. closed to hunting: in the posted portion of is subject to short term closures due to mili- Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sec- 2. National Wildlife Refuges may be open to tary operations, including live fire operations, tions 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range hunting as permitted by Refuge regulations. and requires coordination with the Florence 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch is A refuge permit may be required; contact Military Reservation for hunting access. open to hunting. the individual refuges for their regulations For specific closure dates or any other ac- (see Index: Hunting on Public Lands). The cess concerns, contact the Florence Military 15. The following described area in the Town use or possession of other than non-toxic Reservation at 602-267-2062. A map of the of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: shot is prohibited in the Bill Williams River, Florence Military Reservation is located on beginning at the intersection of Sanders Cibola, Havasu, and Imperial National Wild- the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Road and Avra Valley Road; north on Sand- life Refuges. website, azgfd.gov (type Florence Military ers Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast Reservation in the search box). along the Santa Cruz River to the Central 3. Any raw bobcat pelt sold or exported must Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the have attached permit tag in accordance with 11. The following described area in Unit 26M is Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Val- R12-4-305. closed to hunting: the unincorporated por- ley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the tion of land within the Town of Queen Creek 4. Raccoon may be taken at night with the aid intersection of Sanders Road. in Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, and 18 of of artificial light; however the light may not Township 3 South, Range 8 East. 16. The following described area in the Town of be attached to or operated from a vehicle. Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to 12. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, 5. A person participating in a “pursuit-only” hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23,

92 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 93 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 93 Friday 8am-5pm. Please contact in advance 8am-5pm. Please Friday for hunting and scouting. to gain access 4A, 5A, and 5B Lands in Units Hopi Trust - Wildlife & Ecosys Hopi Tribe North – The requires all tems Management Program AZGFD Outfitters State Certified/Licensed business (guide, and Guides who conduct access on behalf of pre-scout, or request 3 Canyon Ranch- their clients) on the Hopi 5B North to contact es in Units 4A, 5A, and at the Office of Revenue Raelene Pavinyama or by email 734-3172 Commission at (928) at [email protected] to obtain an Business License. Upon annual Hopi Tribal Business License, approval of a Hopi Tribal access to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranch may be at [email protected]. via email obtained or (928) us or by calling 734-3672 (928) 8am-5pm (MST). Monday-Friday 734-3673 hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Ari- For zona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Agreement with Compact Ranch lo- M Flying T Bar Ranch and the Bar cated and in the northern portion of Units 5A to Ranch and adherence Ranch Pass 5B. A ranches. these access to required is Rules to the ranch Signage at points of entrance provides notification of the Landowner Compact Agreement. The free Ranch Pass, a copy of Ranch Rules, and location map may be obtained online from the Depart- ment’s Landowner web Relations Program page https://agfdlandownerrelations.com. and Ranch Rules for the Fly- Ranch Passes ing M Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located at either of the two entrance and Passes Ranch ranch. the onto points Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may Gas Meteor Crater at the be obtained also Station/Convenience Store. Wildlife Area in Unit 2B is closed The Wenima to quail hunting.

2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 27. 28. 29. 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 27, and 39 west of and 39 3C, 4A, 4B, 27, 2C, 3A, 3B, AZHwy during hunting to closed are 85) this hunt. night with may be taken at Other mammals as prescribed in R12- the aid of artificial light may be used at night. No firearms 4-304E. Shooting Weapon-Shotgun the Limited For Shot Pheasant application acceptance date ApplicationContents: of Info Table the see Submitting your applicationand Fees. be- your in result will date acceptance the fore application being rejected. note, coyotes may be In units listed with this taken at night with the aid of artificial light; however, the light may not be attached to or an R12-4-304, from a vehicle. Per operated individual 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 as laser finders, scopes with self-illuminating range reticles, and fiber optic sights with self-illuminating sights or pins that do not project a visible light onto an animal. The area within the fenced enclosure inside Forest National Tonto by formed loop the Can- also known as the Walnut Road 647, yon Enclosure, is open to public entry and to hunting during an open season. Prop- Water The following City of Tucson are open to erties located Valley in Avra hunting: the Duval property and in Unit 36C the Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, properties in Unit 37A; 205 and Trust Tucker, closed are Properties Water Tucson other all proper- to hunting. All open City of Tucson ties are foot access only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North - In Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Aja Ranch and in Unit 5B North on the Ho- pi’s Hart/Drye Ranch, access is permitted by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only by Wildlife and Eco- contacting the Hopi Tribe via e-mail at systems Management Program [email protected] or by calling (928) from Monday- 734-3673 or (928) 734-3672

21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Small Game Hunting Notes Hunting Game Small Canyon Trail in Township 11 11 in Township Canyon Trail

26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, and 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, and Sec- West 4 North, Range 19 Township Range 3 North, 4, Township tions 2, 3, and West. 19 Wildlife Area in Unit 38M Mountain Tucson Tuc- of all firearms. is closed to the discharge is a Pima County son Mountain Park Park - of the Tuc that occurs within the boundaries Area. The boundaryson Mountain Wildlife as fol- Area is Wildlife Mountain Tucson for lows: at the northwest corner of Beginning Monument boundarythe Saguaro National Section East, 11 Range South, 13 (Township Natural south about 1 mile to the El Paso 33); Nat- Gas Pipeline; southeast along El Paso Gas Pipeline to Sandario Rd; south on ural Sandario Rd about 2 miles to the southwest East, South, Range 11 14 corner of Township the to line section this along east 15; Section Gas Pipeline; southeast along Natural El Paso to AZ Gas Pipeline Natural the El Paso Hwy 86 (Ajo Hwy); easterly on AZ Hwy 86 to the city limits; north along the city limits Tucson to Silverbell Rd; northwest on Silverbell Rd Rd to Peaks Rd; west on Twin Peaks to Twin Sandario Rd; south on Sandario Rd to the Sa- guaro National Monument boundary; west and south along the monument boundary to northwest corner of the Saguaro National South, 13 boundaryMonument (Township East, Section 33). Range 11 The following parks and preserves in Mari- copa County hunting as defined are open to Lake Pleasant, White Tank in R12-4-321: Mountains, Estrella Mountain and McDowell Mountain Regional parks and Skyline (Back Countryonly – contact the designated area 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 campdeveloped area, picnic shoot- ground, or ramp, occupied building, boat ing range, not include do areas Developed course. golf trails. of Marana in the Town The area in Unit 37A - is subject to temporary closures in Febru arylocatedlands state All events. special for south of Cochie Areas of private property within the munic- 2A, 2B, 1, Units (except in boundaries ipal South, Range 12 East. South, Range 12

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2018-19 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 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Bureau of Land Management Bureau BLMGenerally, lands in Arizona are open to hunting. Check with the appropriate office for current conditions. Wilderness Areas and the Des- The Wilderness Act of 1984 designated large 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. Force Auxiliary Field at (623) 856-5200 or by Auxiliary856-5200 Force Field at (623) emailing [email protected]. Huachuca : Hunting on Army Garrison Fort Huachucarestricted. All is Fort in Unit 35A eligibilityhunters must meet specific require- a copy of the special ments and must obtain HuachucaFort hunting regulations and provisions prior to comply with the listed Huachucahunting. Fort contact information: IM- Garrison, ATTN: Commander, U.S. Army 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. na National Guard for more information: (e-mail) [email protected],or visit - (website): https://dema.az.gov/army-nation al-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). YPG Range Control. Hunters drawn for units for Control. Hunters drawn YPG Range YPG who plan to hunt on 43A, or 43B 41W, be- a hunting access permit must obtain YPG. All persons accompanying fore entering a permit. on YPG must also have the hunter the permit hold- The permit must be with YPG. Access permits er at all times when on at https:// are issued through iSportsman Applicantsyuma.isportsman.net/. must reg- after which, YPG ister online at iSportsman, check which takes will conduct a background All persons, excluding 2 to 3 business days. to be vetted PRIORminors, are required to entry the installation. Once the back- upon ground is cleared, applicants must log into their iSportsman account to view the range safety materials. After that, hunters can ob- Furthermore, tain the Hunting Access Permit. all firearms must be registered at either at - the visitor center or through iSportsman pri or to entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms - registra The weapon into the visitor center. tion must be with the weapon, while on YPG. Visitor Center hours are Monday through Due to military to 3:30pm. Thursday 6:30am activities some hunting areas may be tem- closed on short notice. Updates will porarily - at: https://www.face be posted on Facebook iSportsman. or through book.com/USAYPG, information visit https://yuma.isports- For man.net; email: usarmy.ypg.imcom.list. [email protected] or call (928)328-2125. 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 M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) and applicable adjacent areas. The BMGR is closed to hunting except open public 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 To access Wing Range Management Office. 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 Station the Marine Corps Air 856-7216; (623) of Land the Bureau 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) Where, When and How Can You Hunt? You Can How and When Where,

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. A new law that allows federal people 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 applicaunderstand 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 shooting of any kind is prohibit- Target ed in the park. Shooting is allowed on certain lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. on desig- Motorized vehicles may operate nated public roadways only and must be licensed and equipped to legally operate on state highways.

Hunting Access Permit and coordinating with Hunting Access Permit licensed U.S. citizens holding a valid YPG dance with U.S. Army regulations to properly to hunting except those areas open in accor- Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is closed U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground: The U.S. 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 2. 3. 4. Additional information and closure maps are Where, When and How Can You Hunt?

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

License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go 99 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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 specificallyCom- opened by 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. Dispose of your carcass discreetly. 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. 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. Any person, who while taking wildlife, is in- Any person, who while volved 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 imme diately 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 Disposal Carcass any person who, for pay, aids or assists an- who, for pay, aids or any person Arizona. taking of wildlife in other in the sat- does not assure consumer This license require clients should isfaction; potential 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. Hunting Accidents Where, When and How Can You Hunt? You Can How and When Where,

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

Game and Fish Department is required for A guide license issued from the Arizona activity. Guide Service 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 issues along the inter- Homeland Security 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 • • • • a blind: season. lowing tree stand or setting before hanging a and permission should be requested each and permission should However, the fol- consideration please take into seasons. Situations and ownershipseasons. Situations and change, legal tools to aid in the taking of wildlife. automatically have permission the following stands and blinds can and be effective Tree permission granted one season means you permission granted Stands and Blinds Tree 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 on their 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 sion to hunt one particular species may be one particular species sion to hunt Operation Game Thief: Catching Poachers Since 1979

Poachers are a serious threat to Arizona’s wildlife. License Revocations and Civil Assessments Every animal a poacher kills deprives ethical sportsmen and wildlife The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has the authority to revoke enthusiasts of wildlife recreational opportunities. Please report any an individual’s privilege to take wildlife. For repeat offenders, the wildlife-related violations to the Operation Game Thief hotline, 800- Commission may revoke a person’s license to take wildlife for the 352-0700. The hotline operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All rest of his or her life. The Commission also can bring a civil action calls will remain confidential upon request. Rewards of up to $8,000 against the individual to reimburse the state for the value of any may be offered upon arrest in certain cases. Poachers are thieves unlawfully taken wildlife. Civil values vary depending on the species stealing from you. of wildlife taken. The current civil assessments range from $50 to $8,000.

Together POACHING IS A CRIME — Minimum Rewards — we can stop For information that results in an arrest. these thieves. $500 Antelope, eagles, bear, bighorn sheep, 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? Describe the activity that occurred and why it is unlawful.

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

When did it occur? Is the activity ongoing or are you currently observing it?

Specific violator/vehicle information. What did the individual(s) 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 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 cellphone. 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 When carrying a rifle or shotgun on an OHV, it should be unloaded and put in a case to the vehicle. that is firmly attached ATV’s Carrying a rifle or shotgun on an handlebars can significantly impact the abilityoperator’s to maintain control of the machine and is strongly discouraged. +1 — Treat every gun Don’t forget T.A.B. 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. - appropriate land manage Contact the ment agency its off-highway to learn Phone vehicle rules and regulations. and state land man- numbers to federal on pages 96-98. agement agencies are different areas by Protect your access to respecting property, don’t litter, share of others, avoid considerate and be trails out of closed creating dust and keep areas. Always be prepared by carrying a basic set of tools and a first-aid kit. If your UTV with seatbelts, is equipped wear them — seatbelts help keep the and any passengers inside the operator vehicle in the event of an accident. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Firearms safety: Firearms • • • • • • •

Always remember: Nature Rules! Stay on roads and trails. OHVs can severely damage wildlife habitat. Hunting from any vehicle is illegal and unsafe. OHV rules vary depending on which agency manages the land on which you are riding. It is your responsibility to knowapplica - ble OHV laws. If you have a permit to hunt in a Game Management Unit that includes one or more national forest(s), please contact the appropriate national forest(s) for updated information relative to motor vehicle use and motorized big game retrieval, before your hunt starts. All OHVs are required to have either a All OHVs are required dissipative device muffler or other noise 96 decibels. that prevents sound above It is unlawful an OHV on roads, to drive or areas marked closed by routes trails, agencyany land management or private land owner. out of state, go toIf you’re visiting from on for information www.azgfd.gov/OHV your OHV in Arizona.legally operating Off-Highway Vehicles Off-Highway

Tips for OHV users: • • • • • • • • •

As of July 1, 2009, all OHVs are required all OHVs 2009, As of July 1, to have a certificate of title. A title can be Department obtained from the Arizona Division Motor Vehicle of Transportation (MVD). an OHV Decal.Don’t forget to purchase primarily off- the OHV If you operate for a reduced highway, it may be eligible vehicle license tax- and a waived registra tion fee — purchase the OHV Decal first in order to be eligible for the reduced fee. for more infor- Visit www.azgfd.gov/OHV mation about the Decal program. Motor vehicles are not permitted to assist in the taking of wildlife (except as permitted under the Challenged Hunter Access Mobility R12-4-217). Permit, OHVs may only be used as a means of It is unlawfultravel. to shoot from any OHV, to shoot upon, from, across or into a road or railway. It is unlawful wild- any to chase or harass life with a motorized vehicle. If you witness habitat damage or vandalism, report it to 800-VANDALS (826-3257). Game Thief at 800-352- Call Operation to report wildlife-related violations. 0700 Cross-country is illegal in most ar- travel 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. - A U.S. Department of Transportation-ap 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) All OHVs are required to have a U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved spark arrestor device.

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• 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 is on the rise. The by hunters off-highwayThe use of specifically utility-type vehicles (OHVs), vehicles (UTVs) vehicles (ATVs), and all-terrain Clinics, Raffles and Partnerships

Arizona Antelope Foundation Arizona Elk Society Wild in the City The Arizona Antelope Foundation will hold its annual Antelope Wild in the City is a daylong camp held in November at Ben Avery Hunter Clinic June 16, 2018 at the Embassy Suites in Tempe. Topics Shooting Range, camp is designed to introduce kids 7–16 to outdoor will include optics, trophy evaluation, photography, taxidermy, practi- skills. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. participants will rotate through six class- cal field care and hunting tactics for firearms and archery. In addition es including archery, wildlife identification, gun safety and shooting, to the formal presentations, representatives from the Arizona Game survival bracelets, identifying animal tracks, owl pellet dissection, kay- and Fish Department will be on hand to discuss hunting hotspots aking, horsemanship and other classes. Check our website for camp and access in the game management units drawn by the hunters locations. Kids receive event shirts and goodie bags full of informa- in attendance — bring your hunting maps! Look for details at www. tion and goodies. Visit www.arizonaelksociety.org for information and azantelope.org. registration. Call (602) 492-5319 if you need help. Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Clinic Arizona Big Game Super Raffle The Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society will hold its annual Hunt- Each year since 2006, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission has ers’ Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at the Tempe Mission Palms awarded the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle (AZBGSR) 10 Special Big Resort, 60 E. 5th Street, Tempe, 85281. The clinic is provided free-of- Game Tags, including one each for the 10 big game species we have charge by the Society as a public service. Registration begins at 7 a.m. here in Arizona. The 365-day season dates are Aug. 15, 2018 through and the clinic will run from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The clinic is held to Aug. 14, 2019, and include most units statewide. The webcast draw- assist this year’s sheep tag holders with their upcoming hunts. Hunt- ing will be held July 26, 2018. The 2018 raffle also includes an Optics ing techniques, trophy identification, proper equipment, and hunter Raffle, featuring a full line of Swarovski equipment, as well as $2,500 ethics are emphasized. The Arizona Game and Fish Department, in bonus cash, with a total value over $17,000. There is also a tro- Bureau of Land Management, and other land management agencies phy New Mexico Bull Elk hunt, sponsored by Mangas Outfitters. A will have representatives in attendance to answer specific ques- “Buy Early, Buy Often, Win Big” incentive drawing will be included as tions about bighorn sheep habitat and populations. The Department well for 2018, featuring monthly drawings for (39) additional winners, strongly encourages bighorn sheep tag holders to attend the clinic. leading up to the July drawing. Prizes include outdoor equipment For more information about bighorn sheep hunting and the Arizona from Sitka Gear and Kenetrek Boots, Garmin and Canyon Coolers, Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, or to register for the clinic, please visit and Vortex Optics. Since the raffle’s inception, more than $6.1 mil- our website at www.adbss.org. lion dollars has been raised, with 100 percent of these tag funds being Arizona Elk Society Elk Hunting Clinic used to complete wildlife projects throughout Arizona. Visit the AZ- BGSR website at www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com to purchase The Arizona Elk Society will hold its Annual Elk Hunting Clinic July 28, tickets, or if you have any questions regarding ticket prices, deadlines 2018. For information visit www.arizonaelksociety.org or call (602) or the drawing time and location. 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, Diamond Outfitters Arizona; effective- RMEF, White Mountain Chapter, Jr. Elk Hunters Camp ly calling elk; as well as meat care, cape preparation, and proper use The White Mountain Chapter of The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation of optics to locate elk in the field and much more. The clinic will be a will be hosting the Junior Elk Hunters Camp Oct. 12–14, 2018 at Sheep great education tool for first-time hunters and seasoned hunters. The Corral in the Greens Peak area of Unit 1. All youth hunters and their clinic runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and includes lunch. The Elk Clinic will families are welcome to join us for this fun and educational camp. All be held at the Ben Avery Clay Target AZ One Credit Union Pavilion. meals are provided free to youth hunters and their families. All reg- For more information about the elk hunting clinic and the Arizona Elk istered hunters are sure to win valuable prizes during our Saturday Society visit www.arizonaelksociety.org. evenings campfire get together. To register, visit www.whitemountainrmef.org. Arizona Elk Society Youth Elk Hunters Camp The Arizona Elk Society’s Junior Elk Hunters Camp will be Oct. 11–14, 2018, watch our website for camp location. This event is held this year in conjunction with the Unit 6A & 5BS Youth Only Elk Hunt. Thursday night the AES serves free dinner to all youth hunters and their families, after which they have a seminar on hunter safety, finding elk, meat care and more. There will be lots of free giveaways for youth hunters. Free lunch will be served Friday and Saturday, seminars will be held and mentors available if needed. The Arizona Elk Society offers support throughout the weekend for game locating and retrieval, as well as anything else the youth need during the hunt. This year’s camp will again be at the St. Josephs Youth Camp at Morman Lake, AZ. Check out this event and others at www.arizonaelksociety.org. Call (602) 492-5319 for information.

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6:17 5:51 5:21 5:21 5:19 5:18 5:18 5:19 5:59 5:36 5:30 5:25 6:08 5:43 RISE DATE 31 Mar. April 14 April 21 April 7 April 28 May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 June 2 June 16 June 9 June 23 June 30 SET 5:41 6:01 6:14 6:37 5:30 5:35 5:54 6:20 6:32 6:26 5:48 6:08 6:42 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19

7:17 7:31 7:10 7:33 7:32 7:30 7:27 7:22 6:54 6:36 6:26 7:02 6:45 - RISE - DATE Dec. 30 Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 20 3 Feb. 10 Feb. Jan. 27 17 Feb. 24 Feb. 3 Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Mar. 24 Mar. There has been a tremendous increase in the number of cameras, blinds, and tree stands at Department facilities including water developments. Individuals placing cameras, blinds, tree stands, or other personal property do so at their on Department facilities own risk. The Department is not liable for damage or theft to property left at questions callDepartment facilities. For 866-950-2433. • • Thank you in advance for your support of Arizona’s wildlife. SET 5:21 6:13 5:47 5:55 5:33 5:28 5:24 5:20 5:20 5:22 5:25 6:04 5:40

6:21 7:15 6:37 6:26 6:32 6:56 7:20 7:25 7:29 7:02 7:09 6:43 6:49 Sunrise and Sunset Sunrise Sunrise and Sunset July 1, 2018 — June 30, 2019 30, — June 2018 Sunset July 1, Sunrise and RISE Dec. 2 DATE Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 21 Oct. 14 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Nov. Dec. 9 Dec. 16 Dec. 23 Oct. 28 4 Nov. Jaguars: Attention Mountain Lion Hunters Jaguars: Attention Mountain SET 7:17 7:31 7:01 7:41 6:52 7:24 7:38 7:35 6:33 6:23 7:09 6:42 7:42

6:17 6:12 6:07 5:53 5:58 5:22 5:25 5:29 5:34 5:38 6:03 5:43 5:48 Contact the Department About Damaged Water Developments Contact the Department About Damaged Water RISE Times shownlater for western areas. areas, nine minutes earlier for eastern up to nine minutes Phoenix, Arizona. Figure are for

Aug. 19 Aug. 26 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Aug. 5 Aug. 12 Sept. 16 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 DATE Sept. 23

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 For five decades,For wildlife water developments (catchments) have been 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. Thief) at 800-352-0700. Game Arizona Game and Fish Department (Operation suring up to six inches). There is overlap in size betweensuring up to six inches). There is overlap in the two species however, that you have witnessed a violation, please notify If you believe tionally kills a jaguar. 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.

Shoot Across Road Shoot Too Close To An Occupied Take Wildlife During Closed Sea- Building or Residence son, After Legal Hours or With (A.R.S. 17-301 B) Page 108 Aid of Artificial Light (A.R.S. 17-309 A 4) Page 109 No person may knowingly discharge any (A.R.S. 17-309 A 10) Page 109, (A.R.S. 17-301 firearm or shoot any other device including Without the resident’s permission, you may A) Page 108 bow and arrow upon, from, across, or into not discharge a firearm within 1/4 mile of a maintained road or railway. It is advisable any occupied residence while taking wildlife. Wildlife may only be taken during times not to shoot from or across any road. Again, All structures including barns, sheds and cab- prescribed by the Commission and closed this is one of the most common violations ins should be assumed occupied. This is one season shall be in effect unless opened by during the dove season. of the most common violations during dove Commission Order. Review the Commis- and quail seasons. sion orders related to the species you are Take/Hunt From A Vehicle pursuing before leaving home. The use of Littering While Taking Wildlife spotlights from a vehicle is illegal if you have (A.R.S. 17-301 B, R12-4-319) Pages 108 and any weapons in your vehicle. During certain 130 (A.R.S. 17-309 A 9) Page 109 coyote seasons it is lawful to use artificial light, yet shall not be used from a vehicle. No person may take wildlife from a motor All hunters are responsible for cleaning up Check the Commission Orders for more de- vehicle, watercraft or aircraft, except as per- after themselves. All camp areas should be tails. If fear of theft is a concern, you should mitted by Commission Order, and under the left clean. Shell casings and associated de- make sure that any weapons in a vehicle provisions of the Challenged Hunter Access bris constitute litter and should be picked are incapable of being fired when you are Mobility Permit Commission Rule (R12-4- up and packed out. Also, all hunters are re- using a light. Examples are leaving all am- 217). “Take,” as defined by law, includes sponsible for the proper care and disposal munition, arrows and/or barrels or bolts in pursuing, shooting, hunting and killing wild- of their wildlife carcasses. Carcass debris camp. Hunters cannot use lighted sight pins life. You are unlawfully using a vehicle to should be disposed of according to local ju- or other artificial light sources to extend legal take wildlife if you intentionally drive around risdiction regulation. Please check with your shooting hours. until you see the animal you wish to harvest local authorities for specific regulations and and then make an attempt to take. “Road instructions. hunting” is illegal; so is pursuing wildlife with Take Wildlife Without A License a vehicle, chasing or heading off moving Possess Unlawfully Taken Wildlife (A.R.S. 17-331) Page 109 wildlife with a vehicle, and driving off-road to get closer to wildlife. You do not have to (A.R.S. 17-309 A 16) Page 109 In order to take any wildlife in Arizona, you shoot from the vehicle to be in violation. must have the appropriate current hunt- Any wildlife that is unlawfully taken, may not ing or fishing license in your possession. You be legally possessed. So even though you should check your license every time that Take Wildlife With Prohibited may not have been involved in the illegal you go hunting, fishing or collecting. Also, Device or By An Unlawful Method taking of wildlife, you cannot legally possess you must sign your license and tag before unlawfully taken wildlife or parts thereof. (A.R.S 17-301 A) Page 108, (A.R.S. 17-309 A hunting. 12-13) Page 109 (R12-4-303) and (R12-4-304) Page 126 Exceed Bag and/or Possession Limit Obtain License or Permit Wildlife may only be taken by a device or By Fraud method as prescribed by the Commission. (A.R.S. 17-309 A 14 and 15) Page 109 (A.R.S. 17-341) Page 111 It is unlawful to take migratory game birds Wildlife may only be taken and possessed with a shotgun capable of holding more than “Resident” means a person who is domiciled in the quantities prescribed by the Arizona three rounds. (claims the state of Arizona as their true, Game and Fish Commission Orders for bag fixed and permanent home and principal and possession limits. Consult Commission residence, see pages 12 and 108) in this state 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 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Improper Tagging of Big Game of Tagging Improper Page 125 (R12-4-302) taken shall be immediately All big game with the instructions tagged in accordance and pursuant to Com- on the back of the tag mission Rule, R12-4-302. Wildlife with Attracting Unlawful Measures A 2 c) Page 126 (R12-4-303 or cover scent Using any lure, attractant, containing any cervid (deer) urine to take wildlife is unlawful. 4, page 126 R12-4-303 Using edible or ingestible substances, other products pro- than water or salt/mineral duced for the livestock industry, to aid in the taking of big game is unlawful. $50.00 $250.00 $500.00 $1,500.00 $2,500.00 $8,000.00 or nongame animal ...... or aquatic wildlife animal ...... species animal ...... antelope or deer, other than trophy ...... than trophy or endangered species ...... stationed in: (i)This state for a period of thir- (i)This state for a period stationed in: ty date of preceding the days immediately permit, or purchase of a license, applying for or country (ii) Another state tag, or stamp; as their home of re- but who lists this state for a license, cord at the time of applying permit, tag, or stamp. For each predatory,For fur-bearing each small game For each trophy or endangered For For each bear, mountain lion, For each elk or eagle, other For Civil Liability 108 definition) Page — 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): each turkey or javelina...... For

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 pur- for area closed to on poses of taking wildlife unlawful lands posting of state or federal license fraud unlawful to take wildlife use of aircraft waste of game meat guiding without a license unlawful taking, selling, offering for sale, bartering or possession of wildlife

• • • • • • • • • • 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

es of the United States on active dutyes of the United States and Arizona.) Or is a member of the armed forc- Arizona.) Or is a member or resident licenses to take wildlife outside of or resident licenses to erty taxtax credits, voting, resident returns, license, vehicle registrations, resident prop- license, vehicle registrations, er state or jurisdiction may include: driver’s er state or jurisdiction jurisdiction. (Benefits of residencyjurisdiction. (Benefits in anoth- idency in another state or for any purpose permit, tag, or stamp and does not claim res- or stamp and does not permit, tag, date of application or purchase of a license, for six months immediately preceding the immediately preceding for six months 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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✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Pursuit with Dogs with Pursuit

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Slingshots

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Pneumatic Weapons Pneumatic

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Falconry

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Shotgun Shooting Shot Shooting Shotgun

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19

.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

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 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 APPROPRIATE COMMISSION ORDERR12-4-318 and FOR DETAILS. R12-4-304 R12-4-303, REFER R12-4-216, TO SQUIRREL SKUNKS RODENTS (excluding beaver, 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 small game or aquatic wildlife animal $50.00 For each trophy or endangered species animal For For each predatory,For fur-bearing or nongame animal For each turkey or javelina $500.00 For 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 pursuant person 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 wildlife, or part thereof, and seek to recover the followingrecover and seek to thereof, part wildlife, or tion may be doubled for a second verdict or judgment cifically of 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 and produce it purchase the license or proof of 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. 3. 3. A peace officer who knowinglyA peace officer who a lawful fails to enforce All monies recovered pursuant to this section shall be shall section this to pursuant recovered monies All 4. A person is guilty of a class 6 felony who knowingly: 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 A certificate of noncompliance with a child support order 4. 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. 1.

2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 ing wildlife; recovery of damages ing wildlife; recovery License or proof of purchase required; viola- required; of purchase or proof License D. E. D. 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 knowinglythe person or 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 Litter hunting and fishing areas while taking wildlife. season. wildlife during the closed Take to the taking of that wildlife in an area closed Take wildlife with an unlawful device. Take wildlife by an unlawful method. Take bag limit. wildlife in excess of the Take wildlife in excess of the possession limit. Possess 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 Take game animals, game birds 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, 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. 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, 20. 21. 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 17-101. mals as defined in section 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 Game Arizona the by nets or poisons of use The for control or poisons for rodent traps use of The The use of snares, traps not designed to kill, or nets not designed to kill, 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 any state 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 transport not shall license resident of a holder A in transported and possessed be may 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 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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 identificationtraps with the department. All shall be filed 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 to license a obtain 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 the names to license dealers 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 Indicates the bonus point only hunt number as any choice other than the first-choice, or applicathe on number hunt other any Includes - tion; Application fee, and 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 Caused the denial of a hunt permit-tag. 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. Include the applicable fees: a. b. Submit only one Hunt Permit-tag ApplicationSubmit only one Hunt Permit-tag per 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. 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 point a bonus “Loyaltymeans bonus point” 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. 2. 3. 4. - 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. An applicant who purchases a bonus point only shall: 1. 2. 3. With the exception of the hunter education bonus point, each accumulated bonus point is valid only for the genus 3. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 R12-4-107 System Bonus Point A. B. C. D. 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. No more than four persons may apply as a group. No more than four persons may 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 permit application fee. 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. The Director may authorize either: 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, 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. A person shall not apply for a hunt permit-tag for: A person shall not apply for a 1. 2. 3. To participate in: To 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 subse- is Section this with accordance in be to not found quently 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 to sufficient is but fees, required the than less is submitted 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. K. L. M. N. O. P. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona applicable; when applicable;Mailing address, Physical address; available; and number, when Telephone when available; E-mail address, Physical applicant’s description, to include the weight; eye color, hair color, height, and Residency status 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 Hunt the on number license the for provided 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. 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. 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 fee for the applicable hunt permit-tag; The permit application fee; and 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 permit application fee; and f. g. h. i. 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; An applicant who is: start here a. b. b. c. When applying manually: a. b. c. When applying electronically: a. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. In addition to the information required under subsection In addition to the information required under subsection applicantan (E), applicableall submit also shall estab- fees 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 application the time the at filled are pro- is deem shall the Department draw, computer 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. F. G. H. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

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 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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); boundarywest the to Rd. the of Wood Camp the on westerly 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 where Cataract to 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 southerly and east- 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 Trum Mt. 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 Trum Mt. 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 easterly Pipeline; Gas Transwestern the to FRon northerly 171 Gas Pipeline to FR (Schultz 420 Pass along the Transwestern Rd.); northeasterly on FR to U.S. Hwy 420 U.S. Hwy 89; across 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 the along southeasterly 2; and 1 lines transmission KV 345 the 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 to I-40 along easterly 180.0); (mp I-40 to 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 Mary-Clint’sLake (FH3);Rd. FH3on northwesterly Well FRto to FR FR southwesterly on 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 westerly on FRwest 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 Is reasonable and commensurate for the course, and Is reasonable and commensurate Does not exceed $25. 1. 2. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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.); HwyU.S. to Rd.) (King HwyU.S. on north 95; Cibola the to 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 Kofa the of 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 Paso El the 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 Rd./Ave 40E); north and west on the Stone (Wellton-Kofa to O-O Rd./Ave 40E) 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 along southeasterly 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 HwyU.S. and HwyU.S. on northwesterly 60); U.S. 89, (U.S. 93 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 the to 95 Rd. (King (King Rd.); east along the Stone Cabin-King Valley boundarywest the 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 and westerly 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 north Ln.; 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 the on 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 75; Exit I-19 to alignment road Sahuarita the along (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 Mailing address, Number of years of residency immediately preceding application, Date of birth, and Daytime and evening telephone numbers, i. Name, ii. iii. iv. v. The applicant’s: The species that the applicant would like to hunt, if selected, The applicant’s number. hunting license 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. b. c. 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. To participate in a supplemental hunt, a person shall: participate in a supplemental hunt, a To 1. 2. The Department or its authorized agent shall maintain a The Department or its authorized companion than other hunts supplemental for hunter pool tag hunts. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 H. 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; necessaryis wildlife of management meet to 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 structure will the normal fee 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 the next highest with 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 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. antelope, antlered deer, bull elk, or turkey, no For downrounded lowestnext the to 10%, than more number, of the total hunt permit-tags in any hunt antlered antelope, for number hunt a If 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. 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. The Department shall make available to nonresidents: 1. 2. 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. 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 Date of birth, 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; Mailing address, when applicable; Physical address; number, when available; and Telephone E-mail address, when available; 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, The applicant’s personal information: a. Name; b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Affirmation that: a. b. 3. Valid U.S. passport; Valid 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), to comply with this Section, or Fails Provides false information on the application. The license was lost or destroyed; 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 pioneer a issued person A shall be entitled to the privileges established 2014 1, under subsection (A). 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 2. 3. I. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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. Telephone number; Telephone Physical address, number; Telephone ii. i. Name, ii. Address, iii. i. Name, ii. iii. Signature of the president and secretary-treasurer of the organization or their equivalents; and Date of signing. incorpo- of articles organization’s the of copy A 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; Document identifying the organization’s mission; 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 Contact information for the person responsible person the for information Contact for ensuring compliance with this Section: Children with life-threatening medical conditions or physical disabilities, or with service-connected disabilities. Veterans Nonprofit organization’s information: Possess a valid hunting license, Possess applicablethe reached not Has bag lifetime or 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. Possess a valid hunting license, and Possess applicablethe reached not Has bag lifetime or annual limit for that genus. c. d. In addition to the application, a nonprofit organization shall provide all of the following: a. b. 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. b. Is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United 501(c)(3) Is qualified under section States Internal Revenue Code, and Affords opportunities and experiences to: a. b. 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. 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. 5. 6. - A nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for autho rization to receive a donated unused tag, provided the nonprofit organization: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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 the unused tag; 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. iii. i. i. - ownershipof Proof trans be to tag unused the of ferred, The unused tag, and The minor’s valid hunting license. certificate,The deceased person’s death and 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 nonprofit the transfer, a obtain 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. c. 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. 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 Guide license number; and E-mail address, when available; and Mailing address, and Arizona license, tag and permit numbers, and i. Name; ii. iii. i. Name; ii. iii. License holder’s personal information: Client’s personal information: Dates guiding activities were conducted; 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; License holder’s signature and date. 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. b. c. d. e. f. g. 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; carriermail express private a date The the receives 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 guide license. 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 ranger. any peace officer, wildlife manager, or game 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. 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. 2. 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. at online or office Department any at available is and ment 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. 3. 4. A guide license holder shall not: 1. 2. 3. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 R. S. T. U. Date of birth, Physical applicant’s description, to include the weight; eye color, hair color, height, and Social Security Number or Department identification number; Residencystatus; Mailing address, when applicable; Physical address; number, when available; Telephone E-mail address, when available; sought; and of guide license Type Calendar year for which the application is made; Business name; and Business address, as applicable; The applicant meets the eligibility requirements prescribed under this Section; and The information provided on the application is true and accurate; Valid U.S. passport; Valid applicant’sthe 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. The applicant’spersonal information: a. Name; b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. The outfitting or guide: a. b. Responses to questions relating to criminal violations; Affirmation that: a. b. Applicant’s signature and date. 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. b. c. d. Fails to meet the criteria prescribed under A.R.S. § A.R.S. under prescribed criteria the meet to Fails 17-362, to comply with the requirements of this Section, Fails 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. 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 - informa tion on the application: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 followingapplicationof time the at documents origi- an for nal 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. 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 41-1072, review, § 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; lands; Requirements for guiding on federal Identification species; of aquatic wildlife Identification of wildlife; 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. Lawful methods of take, Lawful devices, and License requirements. Provided at a Department office. for a period up to twelve months prior to the Valid date on which the applicant an application submits to the Department. hours. Conducted during normal business 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. e. f. 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. 1. 2. 3. 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. 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 501(c) recognized as nonprofit under Section 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; the on identified wildlife the only 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 wildlife to 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 fired be to intended firearm a means rifle” “Muzzleloading “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 by using fish taking means fishing” “Simultaneous two “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 Order Commission by established limit bag the of excess for that genus or species. An individual shall: 1. 2. Except as permitted under R12-4-217, an individual shall Except as permitted under R12-4-217, not: 1. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 R12-4-302 Use of Tags A. B. C. D. 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 or artificial corn, 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. applicablethe by nied permit or stamp, tag, license, required by law and is identifiable as the “legal wildlife” prescribed by Commission Order, which may c. d. e. f. g. All spaces for assistants are filled, The dispatch permit is lost, or CHAMPthe When per- dispatch another needs holder mit for another big game hunt. Transfer the permit to another person, or the permit to Transfer Allow person to use or possess the permit. another “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- to designed device a means capture trap” “Confinement 36 inches net” means a net that does not exceed “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. 3. A CHAMP holder shall not: 1. 2. In addition to the definitions provided under A.R.S. § 17-101, 17-101, In addition to the definitions provided under A.R.S. § the following definitions apply to this Article unless otherwise specified: R12-4-301 Definitions N. O. 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 Provide the healthcare provider’s: or printed name, Typed Business address, number, and Telephone Signature and date; A description of the animal, 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 the under acting When animal. wounded the ing authority of the dispatch permit, the assistant shall possess and exhibit the dispatch permit and Physical to include the applicant’s description, eye height, and weight; color, hair color, Department identification number, when applicable; Residency status; when applicable;Mailing address, Physical address; number, when available; and Telephone E-mail address, when available; Affirmation that: The applicant of this Section, meets the requirements and applicationthe on provided information The true is and and accurate, Applicant’s signature and date. The certification portion of the application shall be The healthcare completed by a healthcare provider. provider shall: a. b. i. ii. iii. iv. Fails to comply with the requirements of this Section, this of requirements the with comply to Fails or Provides false information during the application process. Fails to meet the criteria prescribed under this Section, Fails Dispatch and retrieve an animal wounded by the CHAMP holder, or Retrieve wildlife killed by the CHAMP holder. 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. b. c. Ensure compliance with all of the following requirements: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. 2. a. b. 3. 4. 2. 3. - 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. The Department shall deny a CHAMP when the applicant: 1. - 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, authoritythe under acting When CHAMP,the of permit the holder shall possess and exhibit the permit upon request ranger. to any peace officer, wildlife manager, or game 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. The CHAMP holder shall: 1. 2. 3. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. 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 Resting at anchor; or Resting at anchor; oars, or pole; and Propelled by paddle, 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; Shall not use firearms at night; and 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; Shall not use firearms at night; and 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 towed or a by a motorized watercraft under sail. watercraft Big game animal, sandhill crane, and pheasant has the Big game animal, sandhill crane, 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. e. The individual may only use the watercraft under may only use the watercraft The individual power or crippled waterfowl; to retrieve dead shoot- is underway. ing is prohibited while the watercraft Pre-charged pneumatic weapons .22 caliber .22 Pre-charged pneumatic weapons or larger; Bow and arrow; not prohibited under R12-4-307; Traps raccoon provided the light Artificial light while taking from a motor vehicle, is not attached to or operated floating or sail, under watercraft watercraft, motorized object towed or a water- by a motorized watercraft under sail; craft Artificial light while taking coyote during seasons with not attached to is the light day-long hours, provided 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 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 subject to the or R12-4-318, prohibited under R12-4-303 following restrictions. An individual: 1. 2. 3. 4. take reptiles by any method not An individual may subject to the or R12-4-318 prohibited under R12-4-303 following restrictions. An individual: 1. 2. 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- followingthe wildlife transporting or possessing vidual shall ensure each: 1. 2. 3. 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 Firearms; 1. 2. 3. 4. Crossbow; 5. 6. 7. 8. Dogs. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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- 732 Government Printing Office, D.C. Stop: IDCC, Washington, tol St. N.W., 20401. i. ii. craft, watercraft under sail, or floating object sail, or floating object under watercraft craft, a watercraft towed or 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. Shotguns shooting shot; 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. Bow and arrow, Pneumatic weapons, Hand-held projectiles, and Falconry, Bow and arrow; Pneumatic weapons; Shotguns shooting shot, only; Handguns shooting shot, only; Hand-held projectiles; and Bow and arrow; Shotguns shooting shot: Adrift as a result of current or wind action; k. take turkey: To a. b. c. To take cottontail rabbits and tree squirrels: take cottontail rabbits To a. Firearms, b. c. Crossbow, d. e. Slingshots, f. g. h. Dogs. Collared- take all upland game birds and Eurasian To doves: a. b. Falconry; c. d. e. f. Crossbow; g. Slingshot; h. i. Dogs. Col- take migratory game birds, except Eurasian To lared-doves: a. b. Crossbow; c. Falconry; d. Dogs; e. The motor is shut off, the sail is furled, as applicable, and any progress from a motor or sail has ceased; may be: The watercraft a. 9. 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. B. C. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Shotguns shooting slugs, only; Shotguns shooting 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. Centerfire rifles; Muzzleloading rifles; powderAll other rifles using black or synthetic black powder; Centerfire handguns; Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; Shotguns shooting slugs, only; 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. Centerfire rifles; Muzzleloading rifles; All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; Centerfire handguns; Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; Shotguns shooting slugs, only; 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; rimfire magnum rifles; and .22 5 mm rimfire magnum rifles. Centerfire rifles; Muzzleloading rifles; All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; Centerfire handguns; Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; Shotguns shooting slugs or shot; 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 water- motorized vehicle, motor a from operated f. g. h. i. take elk: To a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. take javelina: To a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. lion: take mountain To a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. 6. 7. 8. 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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 Present for inspection any wildlife taken; Present for inspection any wildlife required Display any license, tag, or permit wildlife. for taking or transporting Name of the hunter, Hunter’s hunting license number, Sex of the wildlife taken, Management unit where the wildlife was taken, number where the hunter can be Telephone reached for additional information, and the by required information additional Any Department. i. ii. i. ii. iii. 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 acces- and identifiable is sex of proof attached sible. A hunter shall: a. b. 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 A successful bear or mountain lion hunter shall: a. b. For seasons other than bear, bighorn sheep, or moun- or sheep, bighorn bear, than seasons other For tain lion, where a harvest objective is established, a successful hunter shall report information about the hours 48 within telephone 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 wild mammals, birds, and reptiles during seasons designated by Commission Order as seasons are designated under R12-4-304. “general” Methods of lawfully taking big game during seasons designated by Commission Order as “special” are desig- only open are seasons “Special” R12-4-304. under nated to a person who possesses a special big game license tag and R12-4-120. authorized under A.R.S. § 17-346 3. 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. 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. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 R12-4-318 Wild Mammals, Seasons for Lawfully Taking and Reptiles Birds, A. B. B. C. D. 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. 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. i. ii. i. ii. Check-out requirement is open: Check in requirements, and Check-out requirements for that specific season. Check in requirement is open: b. The Department shall publish in the Commission Order establishing the season the: a. Location, b. c. The Department shall ensure a wildlife check station with a published: a. Current trapping license number, Current trapping the bobcatGame management unit where was taken, Sex of the bobcat, and Method by which the bobcat was taken. 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. agent authorized an or personnel Department 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 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. 3. 4. 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 exempt from this Section. are 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 Boat launching area, Camping area, Picnic area, or Roadside rest area. ii. iii. iv. i. 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-five defined 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 Snare, unless authorized under subsection (I); spread that exceeds 6 1/2 with an open jaw Trap inches for any land set; or with teeth. Trap One-half mile of any occupied residence or building without permission of the owner or resident. A live animal; big game, or Any edible parts of small game, game fish; or nongame bird. Any part of any game bird or One-half mile of any of the following areas developed for public use: 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. d. e. f. feet of sight-exposed within 30 Set a foothold trap bait. Use any: a. b. c. d. e. b. Bait a confinement trap with: Bait a confinement trap a. b. c. within: Set any trap a. A foothold trap 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. 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; 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. 5. 6. 4. 3. 4. A trapper shall not: A trapper 1. 2. 2. 3. 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. 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. 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 all of discharge the to closed are ing 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 campingwildlife 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. portions closed to all public entry. Posted as permitted under Open to all hunting in season and R12-4-318. R12-4-304 No open fires. No firewood cutting or gathering. No overnight public camping. 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. No open fires. No firewood cutting or gathering. No overnight public camping. 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 No open fires. No firewood cutting or gathering. No overnight public camping. is not permitted on the Motorized vehicle travel wildlife area. This subsection does not apply to Alamo Wildlife Area (located in Units 16A and 44A): Alamo Wildlife Area (located in Units 16A a. b. c. d. e. Allen Severson Wildlife Area (located in Unit 3B): a. b. c. d. e. f. Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (located in Units 31 Canyon Wildlife Area (locatedAravaipa in Units 31 and 32): a. b. c. Arlington Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39): a. b. c. d. e. f. Base and Meridian Wildlife Area (located in Units 39, and 47M): 26M, a. b. c. d. No person shall violate the followingNo person shall on Wild- restrictions life Areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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 critical as 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 Enhance wildlife and habitat conservation. Lands owned or b. c. Land qualified for wildlife areas shall be: 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 motor-operated a drive shall person no roads, existing 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. Wildlife areas shall be established to: Wildlife areas shall a. b. c. d. Wildlife areas shall be: 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Wildlife Areas: 1. 2. 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. 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. the before days dar tion of the Commission meeting where the Com- sion orders establishing: 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, Mesa and 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. Supplemental hunts as prescribed in R12-4-115, and Supplemental hunts as prescribed in R12-4-115, special for individuals that possess seasons Special and R12-4-120. license tags issued under A.R.S. § 17-346

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. Except as provided in subsection (B): 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 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. 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 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. Portions posted as closed to hunting, and Portions Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of all firearms. i. ii. iii. i. ii. wildlife with firearms is prohibited from March 1 is prohibited from March wildlife with firearms 31. through August No open fires. No firewoodor gathering. cutting camping.No overnight public 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 portions except posted and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 is closed to the dis- around Department housing charge of all firearms. No open fires. No firewood cutting or gathering. No overnight public camping. 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. Closed to the discharge of all firearms. R12-4-304 under as permitted all hunting to Open except the wildlife area is closed and R12-4-318, to the discharge of all firearms. No overnight public camping. 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 Motorized vehicle travel: 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. Motorized vehicle travel 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 Archery deer and archeryhunters must javelina check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. No open fires. No firewood cutting or gathering. No overnight public camping. is not permitted. This Motorized vehicle travel Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area (locatedSipe White Mountain 1): in Unit a. b. c. d. e. Springerville Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B): a. b. c. d. e. f. Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8): a. b. c. Three Bar Wildlife Area (located in Unit 22): a. b. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 38M): Tucson a. b. c. Upper Verde River Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8 and Upper Verde 19A): a. b. c. d. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 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 more or three having vehicle motor a means and is designed wheels fitted with large tires over roadless, rugged chiefly for recreational use 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. being from prohibited are public the of Members while herd bison Raymond 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. No open fires. No firewood cutting or gathering. No overnight public camping. 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 emer- other or response, fire enforcement, law or gency vehicles. in designated areas only. Parking 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 emer- other or response, fire enforcement, law or gency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except that the take of and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 Raymond Wildlife Area (locatedRaymond Wildlife in Unit 5B): a. b. c. d. e. f. Robbins Butte Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39): a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Roosevelt Lake Wildlife Area (located 23, in Units 22, and 24B): a. b. c. Santa Rita Wildlife Area (located in Unit 34A): a. b. 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 all of discharge the to closed are ing firearms; and Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. ii. iii. i. ii. i. No open fires. No firewood cutting or gathering. No overnight public camping. 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 emer- other or response, fire enforcement, law or gency 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 No open fires. No overnight public camping. 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. portions closed to all public entry. Posted 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 Open fires allowed only. in designated areas 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. portions closed to all public entry. Posted as permitted under Open to all hunting in season except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting. No open fires. No firewood cutting or gathering. Overnight public camping allowed in designated days within a areas only, for no more than 14 45-day period. Motorized vehicle travel: Powers Butte (Mumme Farm) Wildlife Area (located in Powers Butte (Mumme Farm) Unit 39): a. b. c. d. e. f. Quigley-Achee Wildlife Area (located in Unit 41): a. b. c. d. e. e. b. c. Mittry Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 43B): a. b. c. d. e. Planet Ranch Conservation and Wildlife Area (located and 44A): in Units 16A a. b. c. d. 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 5 10 14 16 97 37 79 38 39 38 35 38 20 30 20 44 80 45 84 114 110 118 127 126 126 124 109 104 70-77 84, 85 82, 83 98, 130 110, 122 125, 127 66, 67, 82 66, 67, 7, 108, 112 7, 108, 12, 110, 112 12, 110, 112 106, 107, 126 107, 106, 14, 79, 81, 86, 87, 89 86, 87, 81, 79, 14, ...... SEE Mountain Lion ...... Boundary descriptions (R12-4-108) ...... Boundary descriptions (R12-4-108) Archery Only...... Archery-Only nonpermit...... www.azgfd.gov Reptiles (43): Separate Publication Separate Reptiles (43): Publication Separate (24): Sandhill Crane Publication Separate Snipe (22): ...... (11) squirrel Tree (5)...... Turkey Publication Separate (21): Waterfowl wildlife taking...... fur-bearing mammals 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 Duplicate tag...... Exporting wildlife...... Firearms, prohibited...... G Gambel’s Quail: SEE Quail Game Management Units (GMU or unit) Maps...... Duplicate license...... E PublicationElk: Separate Ethics Etiquette of hunting: SEE Ethics European starling Evidence of legality...... F Falconry applicationFees, ...... SEEFerrets: Black-footed ferrets Firearms, legal...... Firearms safety...... fox: SEEGray Fox wolf: SEEGray Wolf Condor ...... Cottontail rabbit Cougar: County parks...... Coyote D SEEDeadlines, draw: Deadlines Draw Deer (mule and white-tailed) CHAMP...... General Muzzleloader Youth-Only Definitions...... Depredation by wildlife...... Desert Bighorn Sheep: SEE Bighorn Sheep license...... Disabled veterans Disclaimer statement 126 109, 107, Dogs, hunting...... 106, deadlines...... (Permit-tags) Draw odds: “Hunt Arizona” odds book on website: Draw Driving wildlife (17-303) First come permits...... Fox ...... Complimentary license (17-336) ...... Diseased wildlife (R12-4-112) HuachucaFort Army Garrison...... Commission rules: SEE Rules-Game and Fish Common violations...... automatic firearms and Fully Fur-bearing mammals: SEEFur-bearing Predatory and Crow Crossbow permits...... 91 14 91 47 97 57 30 54 50 50 54 34 82 99 45 90 90 80 60 84 86 65 82 88 110 114 112 128 128 129 127 109 109 102 70-77 31, 35 10, 98 10, 96, 97 84, 85 84, 85 84, 85 50, 112 10, 109 10, 109 10, 57, 129 57, 129 57, 94, 102 92, 108 105, 109 105, 12, 39, 124 39, 12, 6, 7, 35, 108 6, 7, 35, 7, 14, 16, 113 16, 7, 14, ...... Index ...... Separate PublicationSeparate ...... SEE Bureau of Land Management Hunt requirements...... Permit-tag, for sale or export. Permit-tag, Pelts, tagging...... Pelts, ...... Description (R12-4-108) ...... Reporting requirement Amphibians (41): Separate Publication Separate Amphibians (41): PublicationAntelope (3): Separate Band-tailed pigeon (20): Bear (9)...... Bighorn Sheep (7)...... Bison (8)...... Blue grouse (18) . Chukar partridge (17) ...... (12) Cottontail rabbit Publication Separate (24): Crane Deer (2) Publication Separate Dove (19): PublicationElk (4): Separate Javelina (6)...... Other birds and mammals (14) ...... Pheasant (15) ...... seasons (26) management Population ...... Predatory and fur-bearing mammals (13) ...... Quail (16) Infomation available online Raptors (25): ...... Mountain lion (10) . extraction Blinds, hunting...... BLM: Blue grouse...... Buck Antelope: SEE Antelope Bison ...... General Big Game Super Raffle...... Bighorn sheep ...... General dog...... Black-tailed prairie ...... Blind residents statute (17-335) Bobcat ...... General Bonus points...... Border Patrol Bowhunter education Buildings, hunting near...... Ram...... Black bear: SEE Bear Black-footed ferret...... Boundaries, Game Management Unit: Maps...... Bureau of Land Management...... Big game animals motorized Big game retrieval, Bearded turkey Beaver California Quail: SEE Quail Challenged Hunter Access: SEE CHAMP Challenged Hunter Access Mobility SEE Permit: CHAMP Camp Navajo...... Child support order, violation of (17-331) Disease...... Chronic Wasting Partnerships Clinics, Raffles, Coati Collared Dove: SEE Dove Commission Orders: C Camping, unlawful...... Check stations, wildlife ...... Chukar partridge...... Civil liability (17-314) Camping near waterholes...... Carcasses, wildlife...... CHAMP

19 14 12 61 14 97 57 87 79 58 20 20 20 58 38 39 98 46 110 110 110 111 110 110 112 112 110 111 112 111 111 110 110 110 110 110 110 111 126 109 109 108 108 109 108 109 109 109 108 109 109 109 82, 83 84, 85 104, 126 104, 12, 13, 14 13, 12, 104, 112, 130 112, 104, 61, 62, 83, 93, 61, 96, 98, 99, 118 96, 98, 99, 118 ...... : Separate Publication: Separate ...... Violation of (17-331) ...... may be taken (17-301) ......

99, 105, 108, 125, 126 125, 108, 99, 105, Physical inspection and tooth Acceptance dates...... Bear (fall)...... Deer (nonpermit)...... Mountain lion...... squirrel...... Tree (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 (17-340) of license ...... 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: SEEFully automatic firearms Badger B Bag limits: Refer to individual species Baiting and wildlife taking...... Barry M. Goldwater Range...... Bats

Bear Archery-Only...... General A applicationsAcceptance dates, ...... propertyAccess to private ...... (R12-4-110) Access, state lands ...... Age restrictions and wildlife taking...... Aircraft Ammunition, unlawful...... Antelope Application to hunt instructions...... Applications Deadlines...... Fees Apprentice License...... Archery-Only hunt opportunities Deer...... Pheasant...... Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp...... 17 Arizona Revised Statutes-Title ...... wildlife (17-314) Wounding Artificial light, hunting with...... Index

Grouse: SEE Blue grouse Suspension of (17-340) ...... 110 Nonresidents...... 12, 14, 108 Guide definition...... 108 Limited weapon – shotgun shooting shot Non-U.S. citizens...... 12, 18, 19 Guide services...... 99, 111, 122 Cottontail rabbit...... 81 North American Model...... 9 Gunnison’s prairie dog...... 84, 85 Other birds and mammals...... 84 Pheasant...... 86 O H Predatory and fur-bearing mammals...... 83 Turkey...... 45 Ocelot ...... 84, 85 Habitat Fund: SEE Big Game Habitat Fund Tree squirrel...... 79 Off-highway vehicles (OHV)...... 101 Harassment of wildlife...... 130 Lion: SEE Mountain lion Off-road vehicles (ORV): SEE Off-highway vehicles Harvest Information Program (HIP)...... 122 Littering while hunting...... 105, 109 OHV: SEE Off-highway vehicles HIP: SEE Harvest Information Program Lost license...... 12, 112 Operation Game Thief...... 100 Homeland Security...... 71, 75, 76, 99 Lost tag ...... 12, 112 ORV: SEE Off-highway vehicles Hours, legal hunting...... 60, 82, 99, 104, 105 Other birds and mammals...... 84 House sparrow...... 84 M Otter ...... 84 Hualapai vole...... 84 Over-the-counter tag: SEE Nonpermit-tag Hunt camps...... 24 Mandatory reporting Hunt permit-tag...... 7, 14, 16, 112, 120 Bear...... 5, 57, 129 P Hunt permit-tag application schedule...... 20 Bighorn sheep...... 129 Hunt permit-tag fees: SEE License and hunt permit-tag Bison...... 129 Parks and preserves, (city, county or town)...... 130 fees Lion ...... 5, 60, 128 Partridge, chukar: SEE Chukar Hunt permit-tag transfer (17-332)...... 110 Sandhill Crane: Separate Publication Period of license validity (17-332)...... 110 Hunt Success Rates: “Hunt Arizona” odds book on Maps Permit, shipping...... 126, 127 website: www.azgfd.gov Game Management Units...... 70 Permit, transportation...... 126, 127 Hunter access...... 96, 98 Region 1– Pinetop...... 72 Permit-tag information: SEE Hunt permit-tag Hunter education...... 30 Region 2 – Flagstaff...... 73 Pheasant Hunter pool...... 64 Region 3 – Kingman...... 74 Archery-Only...... 87 Hunting dogs...... 106, 109 Region 4 – Yuma...... 75 Falconry-Only...... 87 Hunting ethics: SEE Ethics Region 5 – Tucson...... 76 Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot...... 86 Hunting etiquette: SEE Ethics Region 6 – Mesa...... 77 Youth-Only...... 87 Hunting guides: SEE Guides Maricopa County Parks...... 98, 130 Physically challenged hunters...... 12, 39, 124 Hunting on military reservations...... 97 Mearns’ Quail: SEE Quail Pima County parks...... 98 Hunting on public lands...... 96-98 Methods of take: Refer to individual species Pioneer license...... 110 Hunting safety...... 30 Mexican gray wolf: SEE Wolf Pitfall traps...... 126 Migratory Bird Stamp: SEE Stamps Pneumatic weapons...... 106, 107, 125, 126, 130 I Military reservations and ranges...... 97 Poaching ...... 100, 106, 108, 109, 110 Motor vehicles and wildlife taking...... 99, 104, Poison and wildlife taking...... 109 Identification number, 109, 126 Population Management Hunts: Department (R12-4-111)...... 7, 19, 118 Motorized big game retrieval...... 36 Javelina...... 66 Illegal taking (17-314)...... 104, 109 Mountain lion Porcupine ...... 84, 85 Importing wildlife...... 127 Archery-Only...... 61 Possession limits: Refer to individual species Improper tagging...... 104, 125 General...... 61 Posted land (17-304 and Indian Reservations...... 96, 120 Reporting requirement...... 5, 60, 129 R12-4-110)...... 98, 99, 109, 118 Injured wildlife...... 118 Physical inspection and tooth Prairie Dog Inspections, wildlife...... 57, 60, 129 extraction...... 60, 129 Black-tailed...... 84, 85 Pursuit...... 61 Gunnison’s...... 84, 85 J Mule deer: SEE Deer Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals Badger...... 82, 83 Jaguars ...... 84, 85, 103 Muskrat ...... 108 Muzzleloader hunts Bobcat...... 82, 83 Jaguarundi...... 84, 85 Coyote...... 82, 83 Javelina Deer...... 38 Legal methods of take chart...... 104, 105 Fox ...... 82, 83 Archery-Only...... 48 Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot...... 83 Youth-Only...... 49 N Pursuit-Only...... 83 Raccoon...... 82, 83 L National Forest land...... 36, 98 Ringtail...... 82, 83 Lake Mead National Recreation Area...... 97 National Harvest Information Program: SEE Harvest Skunk...... 82, 83 Law, wildlife: SEE Arizona Revised Statutes Information Program Weasel...... 82, 83 Lawful methods of take: Refer to individual National Monument land...... 97 Predatory mammals: SEE Predatory and species National Park land...... 96 fur-bearing mammals Lead and wildlife...... 34 National Park Service restricted areas ...... 96 Private property, access to...... 98 Legal hours...... 60, 82, 99, 104 National Recreation Areas...... 97 Prohibited devices...... 126 Legal weapons: SEE Individual species National Wildlife Refuge land...... 96 Prohibited weapons...... 126 Legality, evidence of...... 125, 127 Night hunting...... 108 Proof of purchase, license (17-331)...... 109 License and hunt permit-tag fees...... 14 No-hunting posting (17-304)...... 109 Pronghorn Antelope: SEE Antelope Licenses Nongame animals...... 108 Protection from wildlife (17- 301.01)...... 108 Complimentary (17-336)...... 110 Nongame birds...... 108 Puma: SEE Mountain lion Duplicate...... 12, 110, 112 Non-immigrant aliens...... 12, 18, 19 Pursuit-Only Hunts: Form and contents of (17-332)...... 110 Nonpermit hunts Raccoon...... 82, 83, 130 Lifetime...... 12 Bear, archery and general...... 58 Lost 14, 114 Deer, archery...... 39 Q Javelina...... 48 Pioneer...... 110 Quail (California, Gambel’s, Scaled, and Mearns’) Refunds...... 17 Turkey, archery...... 46 Mountain lion, archery and general...... 61 General...... 89 Revocation of (17-340)...... 110 Falconry-Only...... 89 Statute (17-331)...... 109 Nonpermit-tags Stolen...... 112 General...... 7, 14 Restricted: SEE Restricted Non-Permit Tags 136 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Index 137 47 97 97 97 78 57 37 87 36 46 60 46 45 46 131 110 110 110 112 127 127 129 129 130 129 126 103 109 109 109 109 10, 98 10, 7, 108 66, 67 82, 83 84, 85 110, 122 104, 105 104, 12, 39, 124 39, 12, 13, 110, 120 99, 105, 109 99, 105, ...... Identification number...... Statute (17-333.02) Archery-Only (fall)...... Education (17-333.02) CHAMP permit-tag...... Mountain lion SEE North Kaibab Habitat Stamp Disabled license...... Shotgun Shooting Shot...... (fall)...... Youth-Only 2018-19 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2018-19 on USFS management ...... Travel squirrel Tree stands...... Tree lands: SEEReservations Indian Tribal Turkey Bearded Transportation permit...... Transportation Trapping V hunting Vehicle license: SEE Veterans Veteran Veterans W developments...... Water – hunting and camping by...... Waterholes legal: Refer to individual species Weapons, Weasel Visit www.azgfd.gov Website: White-tailed deer: SEE Deer White-winged dove: SEE Dove Wilderness areas land...... Wildlife inspections...... Wildlife parts...... Wildlife roadblocks...... Wolf XYZ Hunts Youth-Only Deer...... (17-332) of hunt permit-tag Transfer ...... of wildlife Transportation U Habitat Management Stamp: Unit 12A Unlawful camping...... U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds...... Violations, classifications (17-309) Wildlife areas...... Wildlife check stations ...... wildlife (17-314) Wounding Javelina...... Pheasant...... Turkey Yuma Proving Grounds...... Tooth turn-in requirements: Tooth Bear...... Unlawful methods of take...... Upland game...... Violations, common ...... Hualapai Vole, Publication Separate Turtles: 14 78 30 22 23 96 98 117 131 121 131 131 110 118 118 119 127 125 127 122 127 126 130 129 130 127 120 125 120 127 128 128 126 126 126 125 126 129 103 108 109 109 108 92-93 6, 130 82, 83 84, 85 84, 85 99, 105, 109 99, 105, ...... ARS 17-319 at azleg.gov ARS 17-319 ...... Index ...... (HIP)Program (12-4-203) Wildlife Carcasses or ...... (12-4-322) Parts ...... 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) ...... National Harvest Information ...... (12-4-114) Nonpermit-tags Pickup and Possession of Pickup and Possession ...... (12-4-304) Reptiles, Lawful Taking ...... Surrender (12-4-118) Tag 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...... Salvage permits...... Scaled quail: SEE Quail ...... Program Scholastic Clay Target 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 301.01) Self-defense from wildlife (17- Skunk land...... State Trust Statutes, wildlife: SEE Arizona Revised Statutes Sunrise and sunset schedule...... Sheep: SEE Bighorn sheep Shipping permit...... Shooting across roads...... Shooting Ranges...... Slingshot Small game hunting notes...... Snares Sparrow, house...... Sportsman’s etiquette: SEE Ethics Squirrel Stamps Starling, European ...... land State Park

5 12 74 75 76 77 72 73 36 60 60 99 99 131 110 118 112 113 114 112 118 112 112 112 114 118 118 118 118 129 129 130 126 120 126 128 128 124 129 124 126 122 127 130 127 120 129 126 126 126 5, 57 5, 129 80, 81 5, 100 82, 83 82, 83 ......

...... 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 1– Pinetop...... Region 2 – Flagstaff...... Region 3 – Kingman...... Region 4 – Yuma...... Region 5 – Tucson Region 6 – Mesa...... Bear taken...... Bighorn sheep taken...... Livestock depredation...... Mountain lion taken...... Mountain lion sighting...... Residency requirements...... Access to State Land (12-4-110) of Wildlife (12-4-319) and Taking Aircraft ...... Ammunition, Unlawful (12-4-303) . Application Procedures(12-4-104) ...... 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) R Rabbit ...... Cottontail Raccoon ...... Radio Collars. Raffles: SEE Clinics Ram: SEE Bighorn Sheep Ranges, shooting: SEE Shooting ranges online Raptors: Information available Refunds, License: SEE License, refunds Region maps Reporting Requirements: ...... Poaching ...... Revocation (17-340) of license Ring-necked pheasant: SEE Pheasant Ringtail Road damage...... Roadblocks, wildlife...... Road closures...... Roads and hunting...... Rules-Game and Fish:

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