2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations

ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations

This booklet includes annual regulations for statewide hunting of deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall bison, fall bear, mountain lion, small game and other huntable wildlife.* Hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. MST. You may purchase Arizona hunting licenses and apply for the draw online. To report violators, call the Department’s Operation Game Thief line: 800-352-0700.

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Not too long ago, if you wanted to eat, you hunted. It was a time when no person could escape the fact that each of us is a part of the ecosystem in which we live. In today’s modern world, finding food is as easy as going to the corner grocery store or to the nearest fast food restaurant. Those of us who hunt, however, still experience the feeling of being a part of our natural world. Not just observing, we feel the reality of being immediately subject to the laws of nature. The experiences associated with hunting are far more significant than just filling the freezer with meat. Hunters have more than a visceral understanding of where our food comes from, and a respect for nature that one just cannot learn opening a package of hamburger. Early in our hunting experience, we learned that feeding the family requires harvesting an animal, and it’s a responsibility taken seriously. We are conscious of the sanctity of life, the sin of especially rewarding to teach our kids and grandchildren waste and the importance of patience, skill, accuracy and and to watch them grow into responsible, ethical users of the perseverance. outdoors. Hunters feel, smell and touch nature and understand the Many mistakenly opine that getting a “trophy” is a hunter’s relationship between abundant wildlife and healthy habitat. only goal. As hunters, we know in our hearts that our feelings We understand that Arizona’s human population continues to for the outdoors are much deeper. We aspire not only to grow and efforts that must be taken to protect and conserve feed our families, but also, impart our skills, improve our our wildlife and wildlands. Our feelings for nature drive environment, conserve Arizona’s wildlife and maintain healthy hunters to pitch in on habitat improvement projects, clean-up balanced populations of all wildlife species, not just those campaigns and wildlife rescue efforts. we hunt. Today’s incredible diversity of wildlife in Arizona When it comes to funding wildlife conservation, hunters like would not be possible without the generous—and selfless— you have willingly supported funding state wildlife agencies contributions of the hunting public. with voluntary excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and In the years to come, those who don’t understand hunting may archery tackle, since 1937, paying to keep game populations attempt to limit or stop it, without regard to the havoc that healthy, but also to support the conservation of nongame would cause to wildlife populations and our ability to conserve species, endangered reptiles, amphibians and migratory them. Hunters have another duty: to remain politically waterfowl. In most states, it is hunters—not the taxpayers— active and protect the outdoor lifestyle we have enjoyed for who provide the funding to keep wildlife healthy and generations through the North American Model of Wildlife abundant. Conservation. Make your voice heard: Your personal, intimate Part of hunting is learning how to properly handle, store, connection to the outdoors through hunting is our best defense clean and safely shoot our firearms. It also includes seeking against those who, lacking that relationship, would seek to take continuous improvement in being a better and more ethical it from us. hunter. Many of you volunteer to teach hunter education classes because you believe in the importance and future of hunting and conservation by raising up the next generation in the way they should go. Because most of us were taught how to hunt by our parents, grandparents and extended families, we often associate hunting with family and tradition. Truly, there is no finer tradition than teaching the next generation Larry D. Voyles, Director the joys, skills and responsibilities of being a hunter. It’s 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 1 Elk, Antelope, Coues Deer ALL UNITS! Experience Matters! 200+ References Available Strip & Kaibab Experts 140” Coues Huskemaw Optics Dealer Featured Host of the Best of the West TV Dan Adler 218” 92” Local Knowledge Matters! 520-730-8147 Trust Matters!

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2 ArizonaAdPages2016.indd Game and 9 Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 4/12/2016 11:32:04 AM Important Information for 2016-2017 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. Drones Drones are considered aircraft and shall not be used to harass wildlife ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION or assist in the taking of wildlife. For more speciﬁc information, please review Kurt R. Davis, Chair — Phoenix Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-319 and R12-4-320 located in the back of these Edward “Pat” Madden — Flagstaff regulations. Also, see Fair Chase information on page 56. James R. Ammons — Yuma James S. Zieler — St. Johns Eric S. Sparks — Tucson International Border suspicious activity Homeland Security Issues along the International Border may affect the quality of a person’s hunt (see page 71). Call ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT 800-BE-ALERT to report suspicious activity. 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086 Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch (Unit 10) A new Landowner Compact Agreement 602-942-3000 www.azgfd.gov between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch has been agreed to in principle. The Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch encom- Larry D. Voyles, Director passes the entire western half of Unit 10, about 720,000 acres. Applicants should Ty E. Gray, Deputy Director visit the Ranch’s website, www.HuntBigBoRanch.com, for details and to secure REGIONAL OFFICES access.

REGION I Hunter Education No one under the age of 14 may hunt big game without hav- 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935 ing completed a Hunter Education class. Hunter Education classes ﬁll up quickly. If 928-367-4281 you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and REGION II register now. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86005 or call 623-236-7239. 928-774-5045 REGION III Bighorn Sheep in Units 15BW, 15CS, 15CN, 15D Hunters are advised that a 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409 928-692-7700 disease outbreak has been detected in Units 15BW, 15CS, 15CN, and 15D. Hunters who are drawn for these units should be prepared for a decrease in availability of REGION IV 9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365 older age class rams. 928-342-0091 REGION V 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745 520-628-5376 REGION VI 7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207 480-981-9400

The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, the individual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s Office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, 602- 942-3000, or with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS:WSFR, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s Office as listed above.

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

2016-17 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 340 license dealers to be aware of the most common violations. Also, take a look at (information is online at www.azgfd.gov), or Department offices the Arizona laws and rules beginning on page 108 to learn what statewide (see page 3 for office locations). you can and can’t do in Arizona. If you are witness to a violation please call our Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-352-0700 Are you a resident? See “resident” definition on page 7. You to report the violation. You may be eligible for a cash reward. cannot be a resident of more than one state. 2. Care/transport information 3. Did you validate your license? Before you go in the field, review our laws and rules to under- You must first sign your license. For some species you must also stand requirements to possess and transport wildlife after your purchase a stamp or stamp privilege for the license to be valid. hunt. Generally, you need to keep your license on your person You will need a tag in addition to a valid license to hunt big game, and your tag affixed to your carcass at all times during transport. sandhill cranes, and pheasants. You must also sign all tags before The Department has information available to properly care for going afield for them to be valid. your wildlife (see page 3 for regional office locations and phone numbers). ❑ Step 2. Where/When to Hunt 3. You’re on your way! 1. Where do you want to hunt? These are just some basic steps to help you start your first hunt. Please read through the rest of the hunting and trapping regula- Arizona is divided into Game Management Units (GMU or unit) tions to better familiarize yourself with hunting in Arizona. If this composed of state, federal, military, and private land. Review the section fails to answer your questions, contact any Arizona Game GMU maps (pages 70-77), and the “Where you can hunt section” and Fish office or visit our website www.azgfd.gov. (page 96) for more information. 2. When do you want to hunt? There are several different seasons in which you can hunt a species. Go to individual species to determine their seasons.

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

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

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

Sportsmen’s Role in Wildlife Conservation have generated more than $10 billion toward wildlife conservation since 1937. Whether one chooses to actively participate in hunting or angling, Though past conservation efforts have focused on hunted spe- people interested in wildlife and its future should understand the cies, non-hunted species reap the rewards as well. Countless role sportsmen and women play in conservation. Hunters and numbers of non-hunted species have been saved from peril by anglers were the forward-thinking conservationists who developed protecting wetlands for ducks, forests for deer and grasslands for the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation over a century pronghorn. ago. Hunting, angling and shooting sports continue to be the primary source of funding for conservation efforts in North America. If Hunting and Angling Ended Through a 10 percent to 12 percent excise tax on hunting, angling and shooting sports equipment, participants in those activities There is no alternative funding system in place to replace the potential lost funds for conservation. If hunting and angling end, funding for wildlife conservation, including enforcement of all wildlife laws, will be jeopardized. Hunters, anglers, shooters and boaters actively support wildlife conservation through tangible actions such as buying licenses and paying excise taxes on hunting, fishing and shooting equipment and motor boat fuel. Why are hunters and anglers so willing to support conservation through their pocketbooks? Because people place added value on — and are willing to pay for — what they can use. Given the rate of population growth, particularly in western states, the percentage of people participating in hunting and fishing is decreasing. Therefore, it is important to engage in traditional outdoor recreational activities and introduce others to these Sandhill cranes opportunities. 8 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees 9 The reward for this successful model of conservation is the opportunity for all. Scientific information gathered from this radio-collared elk, animals, like contribute to wise wildlife management decisions. Sportsmen’s dollars help pay for wildlife research in the user-pay, public-benefit model of conservation. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Hunting and angling laws are created angling laws are Hunting and process through public harvestHunting seasons, and penal- limits for violations are established ties imposed Everyonethrough laws and regulations. has the opportunityto shape the laws and regu- conservation.lations applied in wildlife and Shooters Hunters, Anglers, Boaters Conservation Fund sales and excise Hunting and fishing license taxes on hunting, shooting and fishing equip- fuels pay for the ment and motor boat including wildlife management of all wildlife, species that are not hunted. Wildlife is an international resource Proper stewardship of wildlife and habitats is both a source of national pride and an opportunity na- with other to cooperate resources. tions with whom we share natural management of migrating Cooperative waterfowl is one example of successful international collaboration. Science is the basis for wildlife policy The limited use of wildlife as a renewable resource is based on sound science. natural learn as we go, adapting our manage- We based on monitoring to ment strategies achieve sustainability.

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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 land own- or for all in good standing, not by social status for all in good standing, not by social status gling and wildlife conservation is guaranteed Opportunity to participate in hunting, an- Hunting and angling opportunity for all regulating commerce of wildlife parts. ability through regulation of harvest and the sale of meat and hides ensure sustain- Early laws banning commercial hunting and Early laws banning commercial hunting and Regulated commerce in wildlife provided to all. ownership and responsibility, opportunity is life belongs to everyone. Through shared The public trust doctrine means that wild- The public trust doctrine Wildlife is held in the public trust Wildlife is held in the American Model are: partment’s core concepts of the North partment’s core concepts backbone. The Arizona Game and Fish De- backbone. The Arizona the country. Hunters and anglers are its Hunters and anglers the country. conservation and throughout in Arizona servation for wildlife is the foundation The North AmericanThe North of Wildlife Con- Model Arizona’s Core Concepts Core Arizona’s Ethics

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

License and Fees 11 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 shot, or accidentally shoots an extra 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 your mistake by tryingtion don’t compound 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. Ethics transporting your game from the field. your game transporting discreetly; animals Transport it is easily visible. Respect places where be walking by; other people that may place when return- entering into a public cannoting from a hunt if you change image; clothes. Present a professional with you. Ethics in Reporting Honest 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, shoots a second elk due to a pass-through • in of field dressing Don’t leave remains • ability Clean up to the best of your before • of your hunt; photographs tasteful Take • Invite someone newto come hunting

and their property. They possess the and their property. same rights as you do to use the lands; Landowner Compact Landowner The Landowner Compact is a new developed to help initiative that the Department has private propertyensure hunters have access to and through and provides landowners an that the Department is working with all hunters to promote ethicalassurance use of the Landowners on the Landowner enrolling Compact land and respect for private property. authorize AZGFD laws and wildlife managers to act as their agent to enforce trespass rules speciﬁcallyranch designed to address ethical due to on a ranch issues that arise is caught If someone ranch. poor behavior by anyone recreating on the engaging in poor person no longer has permission rules, that behavior by breaking wildlife laws and ranch enrolled in the Landownerto hunt, recreate, or pass through private lands Compact. This awareness that our hunters can aims to raise through inﬂuence future access program more information respect and appreciation of the value of private lands for wildlife. For visit http://agfdlandownerrelations.com/ranch-compact-overview/

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

Who Can Go? you are a lifetime license holder who has hunting licenses per calendar year. When ap- Everyone needs a license to hunt wildlife in moved out of state, the 10 percent non-resi- plying for an apprentice license, the mentor Arizona. You need in your possession a val- dent cap does not apply to you. The lifetime must name the person he or she will be tak- id hunt or combination hunt and fish license, license will remain legal for the taking of all ing afield. plus any required hunt permit-tags, nonper- wildlife as permitted by law. Residency may be re-established after moving back to High Achievement Scout License mit-tags, or stamps. Neither a Short-term The High Achievement Scout License li- Combination Hunting and Fishing License Arizona and meeting the required time period as defined below. cense is offered to a resident youth who nor an Apprentice Hunting License is valid has attained either the rank of Eagle Scout for big game. Residency Requirements (Boy Scout) or received a Gold Award (Girl Youth ages 10–17 must purchase a Youth “Resident” means a person who is domi- Scout). The fee for the reduced license is $5. Combination Hunting and Fishing license. ciled (claims the state of Arizona as their The applicant must present proof of their The license fee is $5. true, fixed and permanent home and prin- rank or award by providing their certifica- cipal residence) in this state for six months tion letter, wallet card, or award certificate A person under 10 may hunt wildlife other immediately preceding the date of applica- at any Department office, and complete the than big game without a license only when tion for a license, permit, tag, or stamp and High Achievement Scout License applica- accompanied by a properly licensed person does not claim residency for any purpose in tion (Form 306, available on the Department 18 years or older. No more than two unli- another state or jurisdiction; or is a member website or at any Department office). This licensed children may accompany any license of the armed forces of the United States who cense is not available through the draw. At holder. is on active duty and stationed in this state the age of 21, an Eagle Scout or Gold Award No one under the age of 14 may hunt big for either permanent or temporary duty; or recipient is no longer eligible for the High game without having completed a Hunter is a member of the armed forces of the Unit- Achievement Scout License license, and from Education Course. No one under age 10 may ed States on active duty stationed in another that point forward would be required to pur- hunt big game in Arizona. To hunt big game, state or country but who lists this state as chase an adult license. anyone 10 to 13 years of age must have in their home of record at the time of applying their possession a valid combination hunt for a license, permit, tag, or stamp. Lost License or Tag Replacement and fish license, a valid Hunter Education Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags, and nonper- Arizona Residents may purchase a resident Course completion card, plus any required mit-tags may be replaced for a $4 fee at any license. All other individuals must purchase a permit-tags or nonpermit-tags. Arizona Game and Fish Department license non-resident license. dealer. Licenses purchased online can be re- printed for free. Duplicate licenses can be Where to Buy Licenses Apprentice License Arizona hunting licenses may be purchased purchased online. Consult R12-4-103 (page Resident licensed hunters are able to ob- online at www.azgfd.gov. If you purchase a 112 of the 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Reg- tain a free Apprentice Hunting License valid license online, you must print the license ulations) Duplicate Tags and Licenses for for two days for use when mentoring a new from your home printer. The Arizona additional information. Stamps cannot be re- hunter. This affords new hunters the oppor- Game and Fish Department will not mail placed, they must be repurchased. tunity to “try before you buy,” under the your license to you. Licenses also can be ob- supervision of a licensed hunter. tained from any license dealer or Arizona Physically Challenged Hunters Game and Fish Department office (see loca- An apprentice hunting license is valid for Those hunters who are physically challenged tions on page 3 of this booklet). two consecutive days when the apprentice is may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/ accompanied in the field by a mentor. An ap- Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217 If you are applying for a big game permit-tag prentice hunting license is valid for the taking for information about this permit (page 123 or bonus points on a paper application, you of small game, fur-bearing animals, preda- of the 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations). may purchase your general hunt (available tory animals, nongame animals, nongame Contact any Arizona Game and Fish Depart- for residents only) or combination hunt and birds, and upland game birds. Any required ment office for additional information and fish license while you are entering your ap- stamps must be purchased in addition to ob- application. plication for the draw. The license will not be taining an Apprentice License. An apprentice issued and mailed until the draw is complete. may be a resident or non-resident and may Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt only be licensed pursuant to this paragraph in Arizona Lifetime License Holders Pursuant to regulations by the U.S. Bureau If a lifetime license holder changes residency once per calendar year. A mentor must be a domiciled resident of this state who is at of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), non- status from Arizona, the licensee must then immigrant aliens who want to temporarily purchase non-resident stamps, tags, and least 18 years of age and must possess an annual hunting or combination license or a import firearms and/or ammunition into the permits. A non-resident tag or stamp can ac- United States for the allowable purpose of company your lifetime resident license. If complimentary or lifetime license. A mentor may apply for no more than two apprentice taking wildlife will need an ATF import

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License and Fees 13 transfer the permit or tag to the child in a the permit or tag transfer by the commission. manner prescribed if a grandpar- the child in the field or, ent allows to use the a minor grandchild permit or tag, the grand- grandparent’s the child’s guardian parent, the parent or child in the field. must accompany the years of age, cense and, if under fourteen the Arizona must satisfactorily complete hunter education course or another com- education hunter parable course that is approved by the director. the child’s bag limit. Once a tag is transferred at a Department office, the original permittee may no longer use it. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 • must or guardian The parent, grandparent • must accompany The parent or guardian • hunting li- The child must possess a valid • Any big game that is taken counts toward and scroll to the Visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting additional hunting information. There you Organiza- Transfer.” will find a link titled “Tag tions you can donate your tag to are listed on the page.

If a child with a physicalIf a child with disability under is the child must satisfactori- years of age, 14 the Arizona hunter educationly complete ed- hunter comparable course or another ucation course that is approved by the director. ed States who has a service-connected of this para- the purposes For disability. means a permanent “disability” graph physicalimpairment that substantially life activities re- limits one or more major of another person quiring the assistance or a mechanical device for physical mo- a “Qualified organization” means bility. nonprofit organization that is qualified un- of the United States der section 501(c)(3) internal 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 • forces of the Unit- of the armed A veteran 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 game permit or tag to take big game pursuant to the following requirements:

ing medical condition or by a minor child who has a permanent physical disability.

• has a life-threaten- A minor child who to a qualified organization for use by: transfer the person’s big game permit or tag transfer qualified organization, to allow a person to graph, including an applicationgraph, process for a and using permits and tags under this para- the manner and conditions of transferring the manner and conditions of transferring organization. The commission may prescribe organization. The commission may prescribe plies, unless donating to a non-profit transfer big game tags. A $4 transfer fee ap- fee big game tags. A $4 transfer transfer Commission Rules there are ways people can vised Statutes and Arizona Game and Fish vised Statutes and Arizona bonus points. However, under Arizona Re- burse you for your fees or reinstate your burse you for your fees gov. gov. is unable to reim- permit, the Department plication from the ATF website at www.atf. plicationfrom the ATF to use your big game Should you be unable Branch at 304-616-4550, or download ap- an at 304-616-4550, Branch Transfers Tag tact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Import Firearms tact ATF’s make application the import permit, con- for United States. For further information or to further information For United States. sion at the time of entry/importsion at the into the permit and valid hunting license in posses- valid hunting license permit and Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information

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

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

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The Draw cants in a group must apply for the same Be sure to enclose license fees on each When the number of hunt permits for a hunt number(s) and in the same order of application, if required, for each person species in a particular area must be limit- preference on the same form. who is applying on the application for a license. Only one license will be issued ed to prevent over-harvest of wildlife, the No person, including Youth, may submit per person. Commission Order governing seasons for more than one valid application per genus that species assigns a hunt number to a of wildlife in any calendar year, except as 3. Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are designated area, and a hunt permit-tag is specified in R12-4-104(L), when genera are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A required to take that species in that area. drawn in multiple drawings; however the youth must pay the higher fee unless Hunt permit-tags are issued through a com- annual bag limit still applies. applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts. puterized random drawing. Big game tags not issued through the drawing process are Each applicant shall complete only one Each payment enclosed with a hunt permit- nonpermit-tags. block per application. tag application shall be made by certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or per- No more than one genus may be included sonal check or draft payable to the Arizona on each Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. Qualifications Game and Fish Department. Cash will not Use a separate form, payment and enve- Individuals wishing to participate in a draw- be accepted and will result in rejection. ing or to obtain bonus points must apply lope for each genus of wildlife you wish online or in writing using the Hunt Permit- to hunt. More than one (1) application in One personal check or money order can cov- tag Application Form, and submit the form an envelope may result in rejection of all er all fees for each application, or separate by the deadline specified in the Hunt Per- applications. You can list a general hunt as checks or money orders may be submitted in mit-tag Application Schedule found in the your first choice and another weapon type one envelope for each individual applicant. 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 big game hunts must be licensed. If an Submitting Applications applicant does not have a license that meets Hunt Permit, Bonus Points Disclaimer The online application service will be avail- that requirement, he or she must purchase able in early to mid-May. Please check the The issuance of any big game permit has no the license at the time of application. An ap- Department’s website or sign up for free e- express or implied guarantee or warranty of plicant must submit the information and newsletters for regular updates. You can hunter success. Any person holding a valid fees required for a license on each paper register for e-news at www.azgfd.gov/signup. application submitted. Only one license will permit assumes the risk that circumstanc- be issued. License refunds will be made for es beyond the control of the Arizona Game Attention online applicants: Deadline for additional applications. Licenses will not be and Fish Department may prevent the per- updating your credit or debit card in- issued until the draw occurs. mit holder from using the permit. In such formation online is 11:59 p.m. (MST) situations, the Arizona Game and Fish De- Thursday, July 7, 2016. partment disclaims any responsibility to Applying for a Hunt Applications (except first-come, sand- 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 applications must Paper applications for hunt permit-tags stated in R12-4-107(L). be sent only to the Department’s Phoe- must be made on Hunt Permit-tag Applica- nix Office at P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ tion Forms available at Department offices, Fees 85087-1052. On deadline days, Department website, and license dealers. Please use Information about fees associated with business offices close at 5:00 p.m. (MST), the current year’s application form, that is the online draw process is on page 18. but applications can be delivered to drop WHITE in color. Do not cut or alter appli- When submitting paper applications, each boxes until 11:59 p.m. (MST). Drop boxes cation form. Applications not prepared in applicant shall enclose the following fees: are locked promptly at 11:59 p.m. (MST). All a legible manner may be deemed not valid applications must be received by the De- and shall be rejected as specified in R12-4- 1. The fee for the appropriate hunt partment before the deadline. Deadlines for 104(O). Use standard blue or black ink (no permit-tag, which includes the permit submission are specified in the Hunt Per- gel ink). application fee. mit-tag Application Schedule on page 20. Postmarks don’t count. No more than four people may apply on 2. Fee for a hunting or combination hunt one application in one envelope. All appli- and fish license, if a license is requested. 16 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and FeesDraw Information 17 - submit another applica You may obtain You only one bo- NOT 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 be rejected.be nus point per genus per drawing. applyfor To a bonus point the only, individualmust years be 10 old by the hunt the in specified as date deadline permit-tag application schedule on page 20. apply for a bonusTo point you must only, have previously purchased a hunting license or apply for a hunting license through the draw for the year in which the hunt will take must alsoplace. You include the application fee per applicant. If applying for a bonus point, you will not receive a refund on the license fee or the application fee. Do not include the fee for the hunt permit-tag for the genus in which you are applying for the bonus point. A bonus point costs you only the license fee (if needed) and the application fee per applicant. for See page 14 license fees. If applying for more than one species for bonus points, youmust complete a species. each for application separate Only a single application and the correct fees may be included in one envelope. If you apply for a bonus point only using the established bonus point hunt number, may you tion for the do same so will genus. cause To both applications to be rejected as duplicate applications. All applicants in a group must apply for the same established bonus point hunt num- The applicationber. will not be included in the random number drawing and the individual(s) on the application will each receive a bonus point for that genus. - surveys, hunter education classes, wildlife water catch- ment construction, wildlife research and shooting range among other projects. development and operations, Hunters like you are part of the largest and most suc- management in Arizona. This money pays for game cessful wildlife conservation in the world… programs area. In 2015, that means more than $19 million for game that means more than $19 area. In 2015, thank you. formula based on hunting license sales and the state’s land If the bonus point hunt Draw Information Draw number is any choice other than the first choice or any other hunt numbers appear on the application, your application will Obtaininga Bonus Point Only In the event you do not wish to participate in a big game drawing for species offered in this but draw, still wish to accumulate bonus points for these genera, you may “obtain a point.” bonus When completing your application, you must choose the bonus point hunt number established for that genus as your first choice. A bonus point hunt number is estab- within lished Commission applicable each If you chooseOrder. this you hunt number, may not choose any other hunt number on application.your will not be refunded, and shall be consid- ereddonation a 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, however, the application however, ed, 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 5 to access draw

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

will be issued. An overpaymentof $5 or less cense and a refund of any remaining fees You will not beYou issued more than one li- cation and license fees will not be refunded. the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. Appli- be returned to applicant as shown “A,” on received with unsuccessful applications will Over-payments and hunt permit-tag fees as the official notification of draw results. results. These methods of access shall serve cessful applicant. listedtelephone) page on Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each suc- Please use one of the methods (Internet or that group. What not Drawn? if I’m 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 the applicant. Application? Any application not properly prepared, sub- application is the sole responsibility of What Happens My to 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.

Why apply online? Can I apply for a bonus within a specified timeframe. If the Depart- point only? ment has not received an alternate payment There are many advantages to submitting an at the end of that specified timeframe, your online application: Yes. Select Bonus Point Only when prompted. application will be rejected. No exceptions You must have a current hunting license or • Apply from home or work — no driving, will be made for individuals who do not purchase one. You will be charged the appro- no mailing; respond to the Department’s attempts to con- priate application fee ($13 application fee per tact them. Deadline for updating credit or • Easy to meet the deadline — go to www. applicant for residents and a $15 application debit card information online is 11:59 p.m. azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw”; fee per applicant for non-residents). (MST) Thursday, July 7, 2016. • Reduces chances for errors (you must still read your options closely); What are the license IMPORTANT: Applicants are encouraged to requirements? keep their credit or debit card information up • The initial cost to you is only the appli- to date, if your card becomes invalid for any cation fee and license fee (if you don’t When applying for a hunt, you must have reason before the credit card update dead- already have a current license); a license valid through deadline day of that line, update your information online for each • The permit-tag cost will only be charged if draw. If drawn for a hunt permit-tag, you species you applied for by selecting the “up- you are drawn for that species; and must also have a valid license at the time date my payment information” option and of the hunt. These may not be the same li- providing the required information. The De- • Easy to donate to the Big Game Habitat cense under the new 365 day licenses. Please partment is not responsible for any overdraft Fund and benefit wildlife populations. contact customer service if you have any charge incurred due to insufficient funds. questions. See page 5 for phone numbers. To apply online, simply log on to the Arizona What if I buy a license Game and Fish Department website at www. when I apply for my hunt? How do I pay? azgfd.gov, place the cursor on “Apply for a Draw” on the main Web page and follow the If you purchase a hunting or fishing license A valid credit or debit card (Visa or Master- step by-step instructions. We recommend you online, you must print the license from your Card) must be used when applying online. have your hunter list (including first and last home printer. Your license will not be mailed Your card will be charged once for the ap- names, dates of birth, Department identifi- to you. plication fee and second time if you are cation number, and Social Security Number) successful in drawing a permit-tag. Your and hunt choices completed with all the re- hunt application will be rejected if either Are there any additional quired information for each hunter prior payment transaction is denied by the credit fees for applying online? to logging on to apply. This will make for a or debit card institute. If you successfully quicker application process. No. The application fee per applicant is the draw a permit-tag but your card is not ap- same whether applying online or by paper. proved for payment, the Department will The application fee includes a $13 application make three attempts within two business fee per applicant for residents and a $15 ap- days to notify you and offer you the oppor- plication fee per applicant for non-residents. tunity to provide an alternate payment card

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

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

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

2. 3. 4. 5. 1. in the group will be rejected. quired portion of the application, all applicants applicant to complete any re- in the group fails the sole responsibility the applicant. of If any and proper preparation of an applicationand proper preparation is and drawing procedures in detail. Completeand drawing R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 explain application and R12-4-114 R12-4-104 Department’s website. draw. A list of dealers can be found on the draw. the Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/ the Department’s website downloadable PDF from electronic document than 250 license dealers statewide, license a and as than 250 are available at all Department offices, moreare available at all Department the correct amount. Paper applicationthe correct amount. Paper forms fices along with a check or money order forfices along with a check seven Arizona Game and Fish Department of- seven Arizona Game and submit it by mail or drop it off to any of the mail or drop it off to submit it by a paper hunt permit-tag applicationa paper hunt form and application,out and sign must correctly fill you If you choose not to participate in the online not to participate in If you choose Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Fall 2016

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 Applications accepted Deadline 11:59 p.m. (MST) Hunt permit-tags mailed Refund warrants mailed HUNT on or after: in Department ofﬁces on: out by out by: Deer (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 14, 2016 Aug. 5, 2016 Aug. 15, 2016 Turkey (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 14, 2016 Aug. 5, 2016 Aug. 15, 2016 Javelina (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 14, 2016 Aug. 5, 2016 Aug. 15, 2016 Bighorn Sheep (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 14, 2016 Aug. 5, 2016 Aug. 15, 2016 Bison (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 14, 2016 Aug. 5, 2016 Aug. 15, 2016 Pheasant (See notes 1, 2, 3) June 14, 2016 Aug. 5, 2016 Aug. 15, 2016 Sandhill Crane Aug. 1, 20163 Aug. 26, 20163 Aug. 5, 2016 N/A Raptor Feb. 21, 20173 March 14, 20173 March 21, 2017 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. (MST): completed application at all Department or debit card information online ofﬁces after 8:00 a.m. (MST): by 11:59 p.m. (MST) HUNT ACCEPTANCE DATES ACCEPTANCE DATES Thursday July 7, 2016 Deer July 25, 2016 Aug. 1, 2016 Turkey July 25, 2016 Aug. 1, 2016 Javelina July 25, 2016 Aug. 1, 2016 Bighorn Sheep July 25, 2016 Aug. 1, 2016 Bison July 25, 2016 Aug. 1, 2016 Pheasant July 25, 2016 Aug. 1, 2016 Sandhill Crane Sept. 12, 2016 N/A Raptor March 28, 2017 N/A Notes:

1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big game 3. Sandhill Crane and Raptor applications are accepted by mail only at and Pheasant listed above as soon as the applicable year’s hunt infor- the following addresses: P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052; or mation is available on the Department’s website (www.azgfd.gov), or at 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000. These from any Game and Fish Department office or license dealer, unless applications may not be hand delivered to any Department office. otherwise noted in the Hunt Permit-tag Application schedule. 4. First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly. Ap- 2. Department offices at Flagstaff, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix, Pinetop, plicants are advised to check with the Department before submitting Tuc son and Yuma will close for business at 5 p.m. (MST); completed an application for leftover permits. No person, including Youth, may applications will be accepted at these locations until 11:59 p.m. (MST) submit more than one valid application per genus for the First Come on deadline days. No applications will be accepted after this time re- process, with the exception of javelina (see the javelina bag limit de- gardless of the postmark. Deadline dates and times will apply to scription). A listing of leftover permits is available online at www. online as well as paper applications. Deadline dates may be extend- azgfd.gov under “Big Game Draw” or at any Department office. To ed in the event of a Department-related system failure that prevents submit first come applications by U.S. mail only, please send to: 5000 the public from submitting an application within the deadlines listed W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: DRAW/FIRST COME. above. The online system slow down due to heavy traffic is not con- 5. Online applicants are encouraged to keep their payment information sidered a Department-related system failure and may not result in a current. If your payment is rejected at the time of the draw, your ap- deadline extension. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid plication may be rejected. The Department will attempt to contact the the last minute rush. Application assistance can be obtained Monday payee and/or applicant A three times within two business days to ac- through Friday (8 a.m.– 5 p.m. MST) by contacting the Department. cept an alternate payment method if a phone number and/or email is Only on deadline day, from 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., after the close of provided. normal business, the Department can be reached at 623-236-7424 for online application assistance. 20 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Draw Information 21 4/12/2016 11:31:26 AM 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 AdPages2016.indd 8 Special Youth Opportunities

Robbins Butte Youth-Only Dove Hunt Robbins Butte Wildlife Area (RBWA) is about seven miles southwest of Buckeye and comprises more than 1,600 acres. RBWA was purchased for its potential as waterfowl habitat. Three ponds were built in 1952 and by 1957 an estimated 30,000 ducks used these ponds. Howev- er, increased demand for agricultural water coupled with invasion of salt cedar trees led to dramatic waterfowl declines by 1960. In response, the Department purchased the adjacent Black Butte Farm to expand RBWA. This land contained some of the last pristine honey mesquite bosque remaining along the lower Gila River. This acquisition protected the bosque, and provided cultivated grain crops for small game. The combination of wildlife food crops, natural foods and nesting habitat now attracts a combined aver- A dove hunt at Robbins Butte is one opportunity available to youth. age of 5,000 breeding white-winged and mourning doves each year. A portion of RBWA is managed strictly for youth hunters. The special a safety briefing and location assignments. Afterward, visit the check- hunt is open to youth up to their 18th birthday, those 10 years and in tables and enjoy a free breakfast provided by the Youth Outdoors older need a valid hunting license and migratory bird stamp (included Unlimited. Oh, and don’t forget to bring plenty of shells. This area can in youth license). Shooting locations are assigned on a first-come, first- produce lots of chances to fill your bag. Please refer to the current served basis. Participants must check in prior to hunting and check out Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations for specific season dates at when finished. On Sat., Sept. 3, plan to arrive by 4:30 a.m. for www.azgfd.gov/dove.

Game Camps, Scholastic Clays and Archery

Learn to Hunt Events other life values. Team members can participate in any or all three clay The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers camps on hunting basics target disciplines: trap, skeet and sporting clays. For more information, to individuals who are interested in hunting but may not know where to contact the Shooting Sports coordinator at (623) 236-7305 or visit start. These hands-on workshops teach the skills necessary to success- www.azgfd.gov/sctp. fully pursue the variety of game animals found in Arizona. Both adults and youth are invited to participate. The camps include instruction and National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) the opportunity to interact with experienced mentors and other camp The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers the national Archery in participants. Attendees will learn information on ﬁrearm safety, hunting the Schools Program based on a national physical education curricu- opportunities, game care, archery instruction and more. There will also lum introduced in 2003. The core content covers archery, history, safety, be hands-on hunting opportunities. A schedule of upcoming camps is techniques, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. In listed on pages 26–30 and also at www.azgfd.gov/outdoorskills. addition, the curriculum provides interesting and creative possibilities for integration with core content in social studies, mathematics, visual Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) arts, history and English/language arts. The program provides school PE The Arizona Game and Fish Department Scholastic Clay Target Program programs with training, equipment and curriculum to introduce youth to is a team-based youth development program that uses the shotgun archery. For more information, contact the Archery coordinator at (623) sports to instill discipline, safety, teamwork, ethics, self-conﬁdence and 236-7233 or visit www.azgfd.gov/archery.

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

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

Events designated by the outdoor skills and activities including archery, June 18: J.A.K.E.S. Day air gun, shotgun, kayaking, fishing, hiking, orange hunter icon are big Kids 17 and younger learn basics of archery, camping, survival skills, outdoor games, Flag- game hunts and may require shotgun, .22 rifle and other outdoor activities staff Extreme Ropes, mountain biking and hunter education and a field day for some safely and ethically. All equipment provided, more (skills vary by level), fee required. participants based on their age. 10 years lunch and 1-year NWTF JAKES membership • Dates: June 6-10; 13-17; 20-24; and July old is the minimum age to hunt big game. included. Free. 10-16 Hunter Education is mandatory for youth • Location: Fort Huachuca Sportsman’s • Locations: Ben Avery Shooting Facility, ages 10–13 to hunt big game. Center Camp Colley, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon & • Hosted by: Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of other National Parks the National Wild Turkey Federation June–September: Family • Hosted by: Arizona Outdoor Experience • Information: www.nwtfhuagoulds.org Camping at Camp Colley • Contact: Kent Younger at younger@azout- • Register: by June 13 John Millican at (520) Family camping themed weekend adven- doorexperience.com, or (623) 810-4633 508-4272, [email protected] tures that include hiking, mountain biking, 6-9pm archery, air rifle, canoeing, crayfishing, horse- • Register: www.azoutdoorexperience.com June 18: Stan Greer Memorial back riding, and projects all to connect you Shoot ‘N’ Shindig June: Cabela’s Fall Hunt University with nature. Watershed improvement proj- “BEFORE the Hunt” Family event for youth to compete in silhou- ects included in our National Trails Day and ette target shooting with a scoped .22 rifle. BEFORE the Hunt clinics will help you get pre- National Public Lands Day events. Camp- Equipment, ammunition and safety equip- pared on who, what, where, when, how, rules, ing equipment and meals are provided. Fee ment provided. Pot luck lunch, raffles and regulations, safety, animal behavior and signs, required. prizes. Free, starts at 9 am. navigating, equipment and more, with com- • Location: 7379 Forest Service Rd. 9032H, • Location: Sierra Vista, Sierra Vista Shoot- prehensive mentoring, education, hands-on Happy Jack, AZ 86024 ing Range hunting clinics for novice to experienced hunt- • Hosted by: Arizona Parks and Recreation • Hosted by: Huachuca White-Tail Club ers of all ages and genders. Free. Fellowship • Register by June 11th: Tom Green at 520- • Dates: Saturdays in June 10 am to 1 pm • Register: Contact Jeff Spellman, 255-1652, [email protected] • Location: Cabela’s, Glendale, AZ [email protected]; • Hosted by: Cabela’s and our conservation July: Cabela’s Fall Hunt University http://aprf.org/campcolley partners “DURING the Hunt” June–July: Outdoor Skills • Information: http://www.cabelas.com/ DURING the Hunt clinics will help you to Summer Adventure Camps – AOE glendale be successful using archery and rifles with Multiple camps, daily and overnight camps • Register: Debra Roedl at debra.roedl@ lessons on gear, playing the wind, calling, for kids ages 10-17 for beginners, interme- cabelas.com timing, stalking, filming your hunt, safety, diate and advanced (ages vary) to learn blinds, tree stands, tracking and more, with

24 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Outdoor Skills 25 Area Range, Game and Fish Mesa Office Arizona Outdoor Sports, CJ Biller Family, Game and Fish Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com Eastern Arizona Sportsmen Club Eastern Arizona Sportsmen [email protected] 591-7880, (520) Area Outdoors Unlimited, Arizona Outdoor Federation Sports, National Wild Turkey www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Sept. 3–4: Open Dove Hunting Sept. 3–4: Open Dove Butte Robbins Youth-only Area Designated area just for youth dove hunters at a Game and Fish wildlife area managed for migratory birds, self-serve, walk-in, some information. • Location: Buckeye, Robbins Butte Wildlife • Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish • Information: www.azgfd.gov/dove and Youth Sept. 7 and 10: Hunt — Beginner’s Dove Families CJ Biller Memorial on hunting Classroom instruction Wednesday doves, shotgun instruction, firearm safety and clay target shooting, followed by a real dove spaces available. 30 hunt on Saturday. • Location: Mesa, Usery Mountain Shooting • Outdoors Unlimited, Hosted by: Youth • Sept. 2–3: Safford Youth Dove Dove Youth Safford Sept. 2–3: Clinic and Hunt Hunting youth newExperts teach hunting about to firearm safety, science, identification, dove locating, hunting and cleaning and cooking dove. Evening clinic, followed by live hunt next day. • Location: Dry Safford area Lake Park, • Fish, South Hosted by: Arizona Game and • Devin Skinner, 30: by August Registration Butte Mentored Sept. 3: Robbins Hunt Dove Youth howLearn to dove hunt from experienced hunters including, identification, tips, hunting gun safety, mentoring and food provided just for kids at a Game and Fish wildlife area managed for migratory birds. • Location: Wildlife Buckeye, Robbins Butte • Game and Fish, Youth Hosted by: Arizona • required: Registration cent Ranch Unit 4A na Elk Society sportsmancommunity.com 10 am to 1 pm 10 partners 12612 N. Black Canyon Hwy, N. Black Canyon Phoenix 12612 west side entrance 85029 Archery, Ruger Firearms desertchristianarchers.org, or www.desertchristianarchers.org Aug. 13–14: PVCI Hunt- Predator Aug. 13–14: ing Boot Camp – George Knox Memorial adults and families beginners can Youth, learn about predator calling, hunting, biology and ecology of predators and fur-bearers, other outdoor skill activities, food provided and camping. • Canyon Lake area, Vin- Location: Woods • Callers, Arizo- Hosted By: Phoenix Varmint • Register: Ray Evridge at evridgeknives@ August: Cabela’s Fall Hunt August: Cabela’s Fall the Hunt” “AFTER University AFTER the Hunt clinics will cover all the top- signs to ics after the shot including, tracking, your fallen animal, step by step field dressing (we will be using harvested for goats these classes), taxidermy meat preparation, processing, cooking and more, with comprehensive mentoring, education, hands-on hunting clinics for novice to experienced hunters of all ages and genders. Free. • thru August, from Dates: Saturdays, June • Location: Cabela’s, Glendale, AZ • Hosted by: Cabela’s and our conservation Elk seminar with Corky Richardson, PSE with Corky Richardson, Elk seminar Pro/ tactics, tips teaching the Cabela’s Pro/Guide elk with bowand techniques for hunting or elk-hunting seminar rifle. This is the largest antelope semi- in Arizona! Also, pronghorn and Eli Grimmett’s Pronghorn nar with Tony Guide Service, teaching you all that aspects judging and more. of hunting antelope, field place at the same time. Both seminars taking galore, door prizes, Dinner, auctions, raffles and many vendors! Free, recognition, veteran doors open 5 pm. • Location: Calvary Community Church, • Christian Archers, PSE Hosted by: Desert • Information: AJ Murosky at info@ July 19: Combo Elk & Pronghorn Combo Elk & Pronghorn July 19: Hunting Seminar Antelope

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partners glendale [email protected] Interested, but not ready but not ready Interested, Don’t worry, we still want you to come on out and see what the outdoor experience is all about. Hunting is just one portion of these events. Many of these camps are also open to people wishing to learn more about wildlife biology, ecology and its habits; target shooting; archery; wildlife viewing; camping; camaraderie and more. If you are interested, just contact At- the camp host and let them know. tending the annual Outdoor Expo is another great opportunity to learn more about outdoor recreation activities. Vis- for infomation it www.azgfd.gov/expo about this annual event.

• Information: http://www.cabelas.com/ • at Roedl Register: Debra • and our conservation Hosted by: Cabela’s • Location: Cabela’s, Glendale, AZ • am to 1 pm in June 10 Dates: Saturdays hunters of all ages and genders. Free. on hunting clinics for novice to experienced on hunting clinics for novice to experienced comprehensive mentoring, education, hands- Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot, Wildlife Recreation

Sept. 9–11: Becoming an Sept. 30–Oct. 2: Unit 1 Trophy Oct. 6–9: Unit 21 Outdoors-Woman Squirrel Camp Blood Basin Youth Deer Workshop for adult women (18 and older) Learn about hunting squirrels for beginners, Hunt Camp — MDF that teaches basic outdoor skills in a fun non- other outdoor skills activities, food provided. Deer hunting tips/assistance, biology and threatening environment, including sessions • Location: Pinetop/Lakeside, Los Burros habits, food, hospitality, drawings, gifts, fam- on fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, rappel- Campground, Unit 1 ily welcome. ling, camping, GPS and more are offered. • Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, Youth • Location: Bloody Basin Road, Unit 21/20B Classes are held during the day with evenings Outdoors Unlimited, RMEF, AES • Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation slated for entertainment, socializing and fun. • Information: Arizona Game and Fish, Re- • Information: Terry Herndon, therndon@ Fee required, includes meals and lodging. gion 1 Pinetop Office, 928-367-4281 muledeer.org, 623-696-5579 • Location: Prescott, Friendly Pines Camp • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com Oct. 6–9: Unit 22/23 • Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation Punkin Center Youth • Information: www.azwildlife.org, click on Sept. 30–Oct. 2: Outdoor Skills, Deer Hunt Camp — MDF Education/BOW Squirrel Hunting & Fishing Camp Deer hunting tips, field assistance, biology • Register: BOW Coordinator at awf@azwild- A camp geared toward people who are brand and habits, food, hospitality, drawings, gifts, life.org, 480-644-0077 new (first-timers) to hunting and/or fishing, family welcome. Sept 17–18: Trapper’s Fall birdwatching, and outdoor skills. Outdoor • Location: Roosevelt Lake area, Unit 22, 23 Rendezvous in the Pines cooked meals will be provided. Limited to 50 • Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation See how trappers lived in 1850, trapping dem- participants. Fee may be required. • Information: Terry Herndon, therndon@ onstrations and instruction, predator calling, • Location: Sharps Creek Campground, muledeer.org, 623-696-5579 Payson area, Unit 23 trappers course, trapping supplies for sale, Oct. 6-9: Unit 23 Youth Deer food, lots of camping space for a family friend- • Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, Red Bear Outfitters, SCI - Phoenix Chapter, & Cow Elk Camp — Arizona ly event. Deer Association • Location: Payson / Rim area Mogollon Sportsmen Association Hospitality / support hunt camp for youth elk • Hosted by: Southwest Fur Harvesters • Register: Joe Sayer, at [email protected], and deer tag holders, offering information, • Information: www.southwestfurharvesters. 928-853-0963 education, base camp, and some mentoring. com Oct. 6–9: Kaibab Youth Deer • Location: Colcord Campground in Unit 23 Hunters Base Camp • Hosted By: Arizona Deer Association, Kaibab deer hunters base camp with infor- Arizona Game and Fish mation and assistance, biology and habits, • Register: Davie Bruns, www.azdeer.org, activities, some food and a campfire. (602) 228-1719, or [email protected] • Location: North Rim Grand Canyon, Unit 12A, SR22 & FR429 Oct. 6–9: Unit 6A/5BS Youth • Hosted by: Buckskin Chapter Arizona Deer Elk Hunter’s Association Camp — AES • Information: Rich Leightner, releightner@ Thursday pre-hunt activities include free din- thebigpond.com, 928-645-9669 ner, tips on finding elk, meat care, safety, prizes and more. Support for game locating, Oct. 6–9: Prescott Youth retrieval, some mentoring, hot drinks, food Deer Hunting Camp — MDF and more offered throughout the weekend. Deer hunting information and mentored as- No registration required. sistance biology, habitat, glassing, stalking • Location: Happy Jack Lodge, Unit 6A techniques and game care tips will be cov- • Hosted by: Arizona Elk Society ered. Coffee, hot coco, morning snacks, lunch • Information: www.arizonaelksociety.org, and dinner will be provided. Campfire, games or 602-492-5319 and raffles for the kids. Bring the family. • Location: Prescott Area, Units 17B, 19A, Oct. 6–9: White 19B, 20A Mountain Youth Elk • Hosted by: Prescott Chapter Mule Deer Hunter’s Camp — RMEF Foundation Hunt camp for youth hunters and their fami- • Information: Kevin Hall 928-713-6877, or lies, fun, educational camp, meals, campfire, [email protected] prizes and activities. • Location: White Mountains Sheep Corral in the Greens Peak area of Unit 1 • Hosted by: Rocky Mountain Elk

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License and Fees Outdoor Skills 27 Education/BOW 480-644-0077 12612 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 12612 85029 www.desertchristianarchers.org [email protected] 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Jan. 21, 2017: Wickenburg Youth Youth Wickenburg 2017: Jan. 21, Event Shooting Target introduction to the shooting sports in- Free cluding: archery, rifle, and air rifle, .22 shotguns in a safe environment with 1-on-1 experienced instruction. Designed for youth parent or guardian must be aged 8 to 18, Jan. 20–22, 2017: Becoming and Becoming Jan. 20–22, 2017: Outdoors-Woman and older) adult women (18 for Workshop that teaches basic outdoor skills in a fun non- threatening environment, including sessions on fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking and others focus on living and playing in our unique during the Desert. Classes are held Sonoran day with evenings slated for entertainment, required, includes socializing and fun. Fee meals and lodging. • Location: Saguaro Lake Ranch, Mesa • Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation • , click on Information: www.azwildlife.org • Register: [email protected] or Jan. 17, 2017: Javelina Javelina 2017: Jan. 17, Seminar Hunting javelina including: seminar on hunting Free techniques, howtips, tactics, to scout, calling, careshot placement, field and more. Raffles, at 6 p.m., seminar door prizes, doors open starts at 7 p.m. • Location: Calvary Community Church, • Hosted by: Desert Christian Archers • Information: • Contact: AJ Murosky, Nov. 18–20: Unit 18–20: Nov. Deer Youth 36A/36B Unit 20B/26M for Life Archery Club [email protected] com or Terry, Unit 37B Chapter Safari Club International, Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Arizona Outdoor Sports, Arizona Game and Fish Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com Club, USFWS, AZGFD or [email protected] 0091 Location: SW of Tucson, Units 36A and 36B Units 36A Location: SW of Tucson, 490-8367 com, (520) 2017 Javelina, Archery 2017: Jan. 13-15, Deer, Small Game Hunt Camp archers and their parents will be men- Young tored on bowhunting for javelina, and/or deer, also opportunities for hunting quail, and fishing, group campsite,rabbits, and more. • Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park, • Shoot Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation, • Register: Josiah, josiah@rossoutdoors. Geared toward new and novice hunters, offering instruction, mentoring hunting dove, coyotes and shooting tech- quail, rabbits, provided, and some firearms niques. Food available. • Location: Superior, Picketpost Mountain, • Hosted by: Red Bear Outfitters, Phoenix • Learn howLearn to waterfowl hunt with an experi- whole family Activities for the enced mentor. shooting, 3D archery,include trap decoys and calling clinic, Dutch oven cooking, wildlife watching. • Location: Refuge Cibola National Wildlife • Rod and Gun Valley Hosted by: Yuma • Contact: Yuma AZGFD 342- office (928) Small Picketpost Dec. 10–11: Game Hunting Camp Deer hunting tips and tactics for the tips and tactics for Deer hunting hunters, a safe area from experienced camping group centralized area, and some food provided. • • Hosted by: Arizona Chapter of Safari Club • International, Arizona Game and Fish • Register: Bobby Boido, azsci@yahoo. Cibola Youth Dec. 9-11: Hunt Waterfowl Hunt Camp — AZSCIHunt Camp

Nov. 17–20: Unit 17–20: Nov. Deer, Youth 18B/20C Nov. 18–20: Unit 42 Youth Unit 42 Youth 18–20: Nov. Deer Hunt Camp — MDF

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ta Maria River, Unit 18B/20C Outdoors Unlimited, man Chapter, Youth RMEF, AES, NWTF Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com na Game and Fish Department or [email protected] com, or Bob Rhoton (928) 532-5776 com, or Bob Rhoton (928) Club, Southwest Arizona HPC,Club, Southwest Arizona Arizona Game and Fish [email protected]. Foundation — White Mountain Chapter — White Mountain Foundation

• Location: Wikieup area, HWY 96 and San- • — King- Hosted by: Mule Deer Foundation • campﬁre and more. ing in the area, other outdoor activities, food, Free camp to assist with basics of deer hunt- Free

• Arizo- Deer Foundation, Hosted by: Mule • Heath at 928-856-0764 Information: Craig • Location: Wickenburg, AZ, Unit 42 skills and activities, some food provided. tips from experienced hunters, other outdoor tips from experienced hunters, other outdoor general deer hunting information, tactics and general • Register: www.southwestfurharvesters. Base camp to assist youth deer hunters with • Harvesters Fur Hosted by Southwest • Location: AZ Chauncey Ranch, Mayer, camping onsite, some meals. equipment and supplies provided, primitive equipment and supplies provided, primitive by hands-on practice of wildlife trapping, of wildlife trapping, by hands-on practice adults, kids 17 and under are free, followed adults, kids 17 Certified trapper’s class for youth as well as class for youth as well Certified trapper’s Nov. 11–13: Youth Trappers Camp Trappers Youth 11–13: Nov. • Information: Thom or Crystal Mango at • Rod and Gun Hosted by: Yuma Valley • Location: Yuma area and food. ing instruction, seminars, raffles, camping, raffles, ing instruction, seminars, from experienced hunters, mentoring, shoot- from experienced hunters, Game Hunting Camp — YVRGGame Hunting small game (quail, rabbits) to hunt Learn Oct. 14–16: Yuma Youth Small Small Yuma Youth Oct. 14–16: • Register: www.whitemountainrmef.org

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present. No registration required. Feb. 24–26, 2017: • Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federa- • Location: 1385 Constellation Road, Wick- Mentored Javelina tion, Arizona Wildlife Federation, Outdoor enburg AZ Hunting Camp — DCA Experience 4 All, Xtreme Predator Callers • Hosted by: Wickenburg Sportsman’s Free camp designed to help new javelina • Register: Tim Denny, longbeardsaz@ Club, Arizona Game and Fish hunters, both kids & adults, learn all about gmail.com • Information: Craig Heath at 928-856- javelina and how to hunt them. Mentored as- 0764, [email protected] sistance for new hunters, field care, other April 20-23, 2017: Unit Jan. 26–29, 2017: 37B outdoor activities, fellowship, bonfires, and 23 Youth Spring Turkey Beginners Small Game & food provided. Parents or guardians must be Hunting Camp - Marvin Robbins Youth Javelina Camp present with kids under 18. Space is limited. Memorial Learn from experienced hunters and wildlife • Location: Cordes Junction Area, Units Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys in this managers on where and how to hunt quail, 19A, 20A, 20B, 21 mentored turkey hunting camp, seminars, jackrabbits and predators (all age group • Hosted by: Desert Christian Archers outdoor skills, activities and camping. Meals hunters), as well as javelina for youth with • Information: provided. 37B tags, meals provided. www.desertchristianarchers.org • Location: East of Payson, Colcord Ridge • Location: Florence area, Unit 37B • Register: AJ Murosky, Campground, serving Units 23, 4A, 4B, 3C • Hosted by: Red Bear Outfitters, Arizona [email protected] • Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federa- Predator Callers, Quail Forever, Arizo- tion, Arizona Elk Society, Phoenix Varmint Mar. 10–12, 2017: Junior Callers na Pointing Dog Association, Arizona Fly Jack Kamp Casters, Arizona Game and Fish, • Register: Rich Williams at azgobbler@ Junior hunters that have completed Hunter • Information: www.AzPredatorCallers. gmail.com Education learn about jackrabbit biology and com/Youth-Javelina-Camp basic hunting skills including skinning, har- April 20-23, 2017: Unit 1/ • Register: Kara Jensen at Kara.Jensen.AZ@ vesting, and cooking jackrabbit meat. Free, 27 Youth Spring Turkey gmail.com meals provided. Hunting Camp - Marvin Robbins Jan. 26–29, 2017: • Location: Southwest of Tucson, Unit 36A Memorial 20C/18B/16A Youth • Hosted by: Safari Club Int’l. — AZ Chapter, Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys in this Javelina, Small Game & NWTF, Arizona Game and Fish mentored turkey hunting camp, seminars, Predator hunting Camp — YOU • Register: Karen Klima at [email protected] outdoor skills, activities and camping. Meals Free camp to assist with basics of locating provided. Mar. 21, 2017: Turkey Hunting • Location: White Mountains area, Unit 1, 27 and hunting javelina in a network of units, Seminar — DCA other outdoor activities, campout, and food • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, Na- Free seminar with Colburn & Scott Outfitters provided. tional Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona teaching archery and shotgun techniques • Location: Bagdad area, HWY 96 & Santa Game and Fish, Arizona Elk Society, Rocky for hunting turkeys. Amazing videos. Learn Maria River, Units 20C/18B/16A Mountain Elk Foundation scouting, locating and calling so you can bag • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com one of these wily birds. Raffles, door prizes, • Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com vendors. Doors open at 6 p.m. seminar starts April 21–23, 2017: Becoming an Feb. 16–19, 2017: Women’s at 7 p.m. Outdoors-Woman Javelina HAM Hunt Camp • Location: Calvary Community Church, Workshop for adult women (18 and old- For women new to hunting who want to 12612 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, er) that teaches basic outdoor skills in a fun learn how to hunt javelina and other outdoor 85029 non-threatening environment, including ses- skills. Food, gear, and experienced mentors • Hosted by: Desert Christian Archers sions on fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, are provided for novice hunters. • Information: AJ Murosky, www.desert- rappelling, camping, GPS and more are of- • Location: S.W. Tucson area, Units 36A/B/C christianarchers.org fered. Classes are held during the day with • Hosted by: Coueswhitetail.com, SCI – evenings slated for entertainment, socializ- AZ Chapter, Team Young Gunz, NWTF April 20-23, 2017: Unit ing and fun. Fee required, includes meals - Southern AZ Chapter Information: www. 6A Youth Spring Turkey and lodging. coueswhitetail.com/womens_javelina_ Hunting Camp – Marvin Robbins • Location: Friendly Pines Camp, Prescott hunt_2017.htm Memorial • Hosted by: Arizona Wildlife Federation • Register: Amanda Moors, amanda@ Learn to hunt Arizona’s wild turkeys in this • Information: www.azwildlife.org, click on coueswhitetail.com, 928-200-0544 mentored turkey hunting camp, seminars, Education/BOW outdoor skills, activities and camping. Meals • Register: [email protected] or provided. 480-644-0077 • Location: Happy Jack area, V bar V Ranch, serving Units 6A, 5A, 5B

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License and Fees Outdoor Skills 29 www.azgfd.gov Arizona Game and Fish Department Arizona Game and Fish 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17

About the Author Babb is a biologist and naturalist who Randall D. Service in Forest started his career with the U.S. Arizona Game and Fish 1983 and moved to the He currently manages the Department in 1986. Arizona Game watchable wildlife program for the Department. and Fish

where and how to hunt small game squirrels, rabbits, rabbits, where and howhunt small game squirrels, to ducks and geese; birds, which firearms and other gear work best for the specific field conditions hunters encounter while pursuing each species; with how cook a small game harvest, to prepare and illustrations and recipes...... 6x9 inches, perfect bound and glued, 208 and glued, perfect bound First Edition: 6x9 inches, pages plus cover 25 species distribution Contents: 103 photographs, glossary, table of contents, 6 sets of illustrations, maps, bibliography and index call (602) 942-3000 or print an order form at www.azgfd.gov/publications Visit an Arizona Game and Fish office, an Arizona Game and Fish office, Visit SPORTS AND RECREATION / Hunting AND RECREATION BISG/BISAC Category: SPORTS Cover price: $16.95; 40% off for orders of 5 or more ISBN: 978-0-917563-57-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2012943461 This book includes detailed descriptions of small detailed descriptions of small This book includes game animals and specialized information about their It will help new and experienced behavior and habits. gear up for the hunters alike select the right firearm, field and care for the harvest. succeed in the hunt, • • • The pursuit of Arizona’s small game birds and mammals Arizona’s The pursuit of time afield and treatsrewards the hunter with for the Small Game” Arizona’s to Hunting “An Introduction table. Arizona’s is for anyone to learn how who wants to hunt It tells readers: small game birds and mammals. Hunting Small Game in the Hunting Small Grand Canyon State By Randall D. Babb D. By Randall Buy Now! Buy Now! Game Small Arizona’s to Hunting An Introduction Hunter Education

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

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

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

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

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

License and Fees Hunter Education 31 The online course is a self-paced program that is internet. the on completed Once a passing score of 80% is obtain on the course completion examination a certificate may be printed and a field test scheduled. testsField administered are by certified Arizona Game and Fish Department Instructors.Volunteer Students rotate through practical application stations at their pace. The stations are: Live-fire, Matching, Practical Hunt and a written examination. is completion time Average hour. one Adults Only. Ages and 18 older, that have successfully completed the Arizona EducationHunter Online Course, and have a minimum of three years hunting experience. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 The online course is a self-paced program that is internet. the on completed Once a passing score of 80% is obtain on the course completion examination, a certificate may be printed and a field day scheduled. Field day courses are taught by certified Arizona Department Fish and Game Volunteer Instructors. The instructors determine the location and length of the field day. Field days average 4-5 hours. Anyone age 9 and up who successfully completed has the Arizona Hunter Education Course. Online Online Course Field Day Bonus Point Field Test Preregistration is required for all Hunter Education class formats. register To visit,www.azgfd. gov/HunterEd Department ID – Students will need to provide a Department ID number (or if they do not wish to get a Department ID number at this time a Social Security Number). Students should registration. Education is class Hunter their number This on ONLY number this provide registration. any complete to required get a DepartmentTo ID number please call 602-942-3000. All classroom Hunter Education courses are taught by certified Arizona Department Fish and Game Volunteer Instructors. The instructors determine the location and length of the class. Classroom courses average hours.24 There are instructor offering 16 teams hours up to 40 hour courses. Anyone age 9 and up. Classroom CourseClassroom of age or older in order to hunt in Arizona. Hunter Education Hunter Hunter Education is not required for anyone 14 years years 14 Hunter Education is not required for anyone Youth big game hunters need a Hunter Education big card to hunt. They do Youth not need a Hunter Education card a hunting only to apply for the draw, hunters can having purchase a hunting license without license. Youth attended Hunter Education. Requirements Length Who What Type of Hunter Education Class is Right for You? Education Class of Hunter What Type TAB +1 TAB Keep your finger outside the your finger Keep lways keep the muzzle in a safe lways keep the muzzle e sure of the target and beyond. e sure of the target and reat every firearm as if it were of Firearm Safety

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

The Four Primary Rules The Four • • the rest of the 10 Practice • Check your barrel and ammunition. • Unload firearm when not in use. • a firearm only at something Point • Don’t run, jump, or climb with a • Store firearms and ammunition • before Avoid alcoholic beverages • • • com/education/bowhunting/ ucation visit https://www.azgfd. Program For more information on the BowhunterFor Ed- tion is NOT required to bowhunt required in Arizona. tion is NOT permanent bonus point. Bowhunter Educa- able, however will not receive a graduates Bowhunter specific education course is avail- education/trapping/ Education Bowhunter tion Program visit https://www.azgfd.com/ tion Program For more information on the Trapper Educa- more information on the Trapper For Course prior to obtaining a trapping license. Course prior to obtaining a trapping successfully complete a Trapper Education successfully complete a Trapper born after January 1, 1967 is required to 1967 born after January 1, Pursuant to A.R.S. 17-333.02 Any person Pursuant to A.R.S. 17-333.02 Trapper Education Trapper EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS at the Arizona Game and Fish Department 2017 Outdoor Expo Loads of exciting hands-on activities, educational presentations/demos, and the chance to meet with outdoor groups, agencies and exhibitors to learn about Arizona’s outdoor recreational opportunities. To learn more, visit www.azgfd.gov/expo for updates. March 25–26, 2017 Saturday • March 25 Sunday • March 26 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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32 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 33 . 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 allowing to hunt for deer these hunters hunts at the same time. These and javelina youth to ways to introduce a are excellent big game hunting. deer permit lev- Compared with last year, permit levels els are up slightly, turkey sheep oppor- are the same, and bighorn turkey Youth tunity dropped slightly. has a turkey tag over- hunters may purchase in any unit listed in the-counter and hunt section on page 47. the Youth-Only As with any season or upcoming hunt, homework.make sure you do your Good luck and enjoy your hunting experience. more information on these species, For seasons, and hunting regulations, please visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting. PLEASE NOTE: Homeland Security Issues along the International Border may affect the quality of a person’s hunt. Call 800-BE-ALERT to report suspicious activity draw for elk and pronghorn is complete for elk and pronghorn draw knowand you should if you received one This knowledgeof these tags. should help wish to participate you determine if you if so, for which deer, in another hunt, and sheep and bison turkey, javelina, bighorn hunts to apply. Fish Commission The Arizona Game and permits for again authorized fall javelina hunters may wish youth hunters. Youth hunt that will com- to apply for a javelina hunt in which they plement another deer fall. Youth-Only may participate in this deer hunters in selected units (see Youth- will also be Only deer hunts on page 38) provided the opportunity to purchase over-the-counter companion javelina tags, DRAW DEADLINE Second Tuesday in February Second Tuesday (pending Commission approval) in June (pending Second Tuesday Commission approval) in October (pend- Second Tuesday ing Commission approval) Welcome to Big Game Hunting in Arizona Hunting Game to Big Welcome Draw Cycles Draw

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

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

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

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

Lead shot Lead fragments LEAD VS. NON-LEAD AMMO COSTS 2014 PRICES FROM ONLINE AMMO RETAILERS .30-06 165 gr. loaded ammo, Box of 20 Basic lead: $17-$20, Premium lead: $25-$40, (big game hunting) Non-lead: $30-$40 .223 loaded ammo, Box of 20 (35-55 gr.) Basic lead: $6-$10, Premium lead: $20-$27, (varmint hunting) Non-lead: $22-$27 .22 long rifle rimfire, Box of 50 (25-40 gr.) Basic lead: $2-$4, Premium lead: $5-$10, Eagles and other raptors feed on game re- (small game hunting) Non-lead: $6-$11 mains and ingest lead shot and bullet frag- 12 gauge #6 shotshells, Box of 25 Lead: $7-$25, Steel: $7-$32 ments. Doves and waterfowl are known to (upland game/dove hunting) pick up lead shot in the field. 34 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 35

A youth must pay ■ Mule Deer Distribution 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 ■ White-tailed Deer Distribution For further on mule deer and white-tailed information can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. deer, their habitat, range, natural history, or where youdeer, their habitat, range, natural history, Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Deer Hunts Deer LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL

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

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

Motorized Big Game Retrieval on National Forest Lands All national forests are undergoing or have recently completed travel • The Coconino National Forest has restricted motorized retrieval of management planning, which will result in changes to motor vehi- elk to Game Management Units 6A, 6B and 7, and 8. cle use on national forest lands. The Coconino, Coronado, Kaibab and Prescott national forests have implemented the Travel Management • The North Kaibab National Forest allows for cross country motorized Rule regulations and only allow motorized use on designated roads, travel for retrieval of elk and bison in all Game Management Units. trails and areas as identified on a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). • The Coronado and Prescott national forests do not allow motorized These maps are available for free at Forest Service offices and elec- big game retrieval off the designated road system. tronically for smartphone and mobile devices — instructions are If you have a permit to hunt in a Game Management Unit that in- available at each Forest website. The Travel Management rules include cludes one or more national forests, please review the information restrictions on driving off of designated roads for big game retrieval. on the appropriate forests’ MVUM or contact the national forest(s) for updated information relative to motor vehicle use and motorized big • The South Kaibab National Forest allows for cross-country motor- game retrieval, before your hunt starts. Visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/ ized retrieval of elk in all Game Management Units. main/r3/about-region/offices for contact information. Deer: Commission Order 2 (continued) GENERAL DEER Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 17 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 1001 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 1 Any antlered deer 225 1002 Oct 28 - Nov 6, 2016 (39) 2A, 2B, and 2C Any antlered deer 80 1003 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 3A and 3C Any antlered deer 100 1004 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (26,40) 4A and 4B Any antlered deer 241 1005 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (18,20,26,36,40) 5A and 5B Any antlered deer 471 1006 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 (18,36) 6A Antlered mule deer 475 1007 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (1,18,36,38) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) Antlered mule deer 200 1008 Oct 28 - Nov 6, 2016 (18,36) 7 Any antlered deer 1025 1009 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 (18,36) 8 Antlered mule deer 550 1010 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 (18,36) 9 Any antlered deer 425 1011 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (18,36) 9 Any antlered deer 15 1012 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (36,41) 10 Any antlered deer 350 1013 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (2,3,36) 12A East (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 95 1014 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 (2,3,36) 12A East (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 30 1015 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (2,4,36) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 500 1016 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 (2,4,36) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Any antlered deer 100 1017 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (13,36) 12B Any antlered deer 25 1018 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 (13,36) 12B Any antlered deer 20 1019 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (5,13,36) 12B West Any antlered deer 140 1020 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 (5,13,36) 12B West Any antlered deer 75 1021 Nov 4 - Nov 13, 2016 (13,36) 13A Any antlered deer 60 1022 Nov 11 - Nov 20, 2016 (13,36) 13B Any antlered deer 75 1023 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (6,36,44) 16A (excluding Mohave County Park lands) Any antlered deer 350 1024 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (36) 17A Any antlered deer 175 1025 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (36,45) 17B Any antlered deer 500 1026 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (36,45) 17B Any antlered deer 15 1027 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (36) 18A Any antlered deer 550 1028 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (36) 18B Any antlered deer 550 1029 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (36,46) 19A Any antlered deer 700 1030 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (11,36,47) 19B Any antlered deer 225 1031 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (36,48) 20A Any antlered deer 800 1032 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (36) 20B Any antlered deer 350 1033 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 (36) 20C Any antlered deer 400 1034 Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 (36) 20C Any antlered deer 400 1035 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (13,36) 21 Antlered mule deer 550 1036 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (13,36) 21 Antlered mule deer 10 1037 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 (22,36) 22 Antlered mule deer 600 1038 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 (36) 23 Antlered mule deer 625 1039 Nov 11 - Nov 20, 2016 (36) 24A Antlered mule deer 200 1040 Nov 11 - Nov 20, 2016 (36) 24B Antlered mule deer 400 1041 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 27 Antlered mule deer 525 1042 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 27 Antlered mule deer 25 1043 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 (36) 28 Antlered mule deer 425 1044 Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 (36) 28 Antlered mule deer 400

36 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 37 75 75 75 75 55 75 75 25 25 30 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 40 40 150 150 150 150 125 125 125 275 275 275 375 375 275 100 100 100 100 675 100 325 325 325 350 350 550 450 450 250 225 225 225 225 200 300 300 300 300 500 500 400 400 400 400 600 400 400 Permits ntlered whitetail deer Legal WildlifeLegal Antlered deer mule Antlered deer mule A 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 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 Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail 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 Antlered whitetail deerAntlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer 85 Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer Antlered whitetail deer 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Deer Hunts Deer Open Areas Open 29 29 31 30A 30A 32 33 36A 36B 30B 32 30B 31 31 36A 34B 34B 34A 36B 36C 36C 37A 37B 37A 37B 40A,39, and 40B (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 7) 41 Mountain Park) White Tank (excluding 42 43A, 43B, 44A, and44B 45A, 45B, and 45C 6A Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 6A 6A 29 29 30B 30B 27 and27 28 30B 29 30A 30A 30A 30B 29 30A 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) and 8 Camp and Navajo) (excluding 6B 8 21 24B and27 28 24B 24B 24B 21 22 23 22 23 24A 24A 24A 23 24A 22 (13,30,31,33,36,42) (13,30,31,33,36,42) Notes (11,36) (11,36) (21,36) (6,11,36) (6,11,36) (11,21,31,36) (31,36) (6,31,36) (6,31,32,36) (11,36) (11,21,31,36) (11,36) (21,36) (21,36) (6,31,36) (31,36) (31,36) (10,36) (6,31,32,36) (6,31,36,42) (6,31,36,42) (19,36) (19,36) (7,13,25,36) (8,36) (36) (6,8,34,36) (6,36) (18,36) (1,18,36,38) (18,36) (18,36) (11,36) (11,36) (11,36) (11,36) (11,36) (11,36) (6,11,36) (6,11,36) (6,11,36) (11,36) (11,36) (6,11,36) (1,18,36,38) (18,36) (13,36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (13,36) (22,36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (22,36) Season Dates Season Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Nov 2016 4 - Nov 13, Nov 2016 4 - Nov 13, Nov 2016 4 - Nov 13, Nov 2016 4 - Nov 13, Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Nov 2016 4 - Nov 13, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Oct - Oct 21 30, 2016 Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31,

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Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commissionor posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Deer: Commission 2 Order (continued) DEER GENERAL 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 1111 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (21,36) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 150 1112 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (21,36) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 150 1113 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (21,36) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 125 1114 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (11,21,31,36) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 425 1115 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (11,21,31,36) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 425 1116 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (11,21,31,36) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 400 1117 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (11,21,31,36) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 50 1118 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (31,36) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 725 1119 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (31,36) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 725 1120 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (31,36) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 725 1121 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (31,36) 33 Antlered whitetail deer 50 1122 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (10,36) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 675 1123 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (10,36) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 675 1124 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (10,36) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 600 1125 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (10,36) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 40 1126 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (31,36) 34B Antlered whitetail deer 100 1127 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (31,36) 34B Antlered whitetail deer 100 1128 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (31,36) 34B Antlered whitetail deer 100 1129 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (31,36) 34B Antlered whitetail deer 40 1130 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (9,36) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 375 1131 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (9,36) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 375 1132 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (9,36) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 325 1133 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (9,36) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 40 1134 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (36) 35B Antlered whitetail deer 425 1135 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (36) 35B Antlered whitetail deer 425 1136 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (36) 35B Antlered whitetail deer 350 1137 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (36) 35B Antlered whitetail deer 40 1138 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (6,31,36) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 400 1139 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (6,31,36) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 425 1140 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (6,31,36) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 450 1141 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (6,31,36) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 40 1142 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (6,31,32,36) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 800 1143 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (6,31,32,36) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 800 1144 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (6,31,32,36) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 750 1145 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (6,31,32,36) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 40 1146 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (6,31,36,42) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 175 1147 Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2016 (6,31,36,42) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 175 1148 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2016 (6,31,36,42) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 175 1149 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (6,31,36,42) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 125 ---- Nov 18 - Dec 31, 2016 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer ------Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (26) Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 4A and 4B Any antlered deer ------Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2016 (18,20,26,36) Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 5A and 5B Any antlered deer --- Total 41807

YOUTH-ONLY DEER Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1150 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 (1,18,36) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) Any antlered deer 75 1151 Oct 7 - Oct 16, 2016 (36,41) 10 Any antlered deer 40 1152 Oct 7 - Oct 10, 2016 (2,4,12,36) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Antlerless deer 400 1153 Nov 11 - Nov 14, 2016 (2,4,12,36) 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Antlerless deer 175 1154 Oct 7 - Oct 16, 2016 (11,36,45,46,47,48) 17B, 19A, 19B, 20A Any antlered deer 200 1155 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 (36) 18B Any antlered deer 65 1156 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 20B Any antlered deer 50 1157 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 (36) 20C Any antlered deer 300 1158 Dec 16 - Dec 31, 2016 (36) 20C Any antlered deer 50 1159 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 21 Any antlered deer 50 1160 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 (22,36) 22 Any antlered deer 100 1161 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 (36) 23 Any antlered deer 175 1162 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 27 Any antlered deer 75 1163 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 (6,11,17,21,31,36) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any antlered deer 200 1164 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 (17,31,36) 33 Any antlered deer 150 1165 Nov 18 - Nov 24, 2016 (31,36) 33 Any antlered deer 175 38 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 39 15 --- 10 10 10 --- 75 75 75 75 20 25 25 30 25 25 25 50 50 50 40 80 45 20 110 175 125 475 275 100 200 200 680 1225 2760 Permits Permits Permits Permits Permits Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Antlered whitetail deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Designated deer Designated 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 WildlifeLegal WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Legal WildlifeLegal Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Antlerless deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Designated deer Designated 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Deer Hunts Deer 33 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) and 35B 40A,39, and 40B, (excluding 42 41, White Mountain Tank Park) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Footnote 7) 36A 34A 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) and 35B 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A 20B 7 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D (excluding16A Mohave County Park Lands) 3A and 3C 12B West12B 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D 3B Areas Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Areas Open (Special Restrictions11M Apply - See Note 37) 12A (excluding Grand Canyon National Park) and 12B 13A 13B Open Areas Open 34A 36A 36B 42 (excluding White Tank Mountain Park) White Tank (excluding 42 Mohawk Valley Hunt Area in Unit 41 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 9 National Park) Canyon East Grand (excluding 12A Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A (36) (9,36) (7,8,13,36) (6,31,36) (10,36) (9,36) (2,4,36) (9) (36) (18,36) (6,36,43) (6,17,36,43) (6,17,36,44) (5,13,36) (6,36,43) Notes Notes Notes Notes (14) (13) (13) Notes (10,36) (6,17,31,36) (6,17,31,32,36) (36) (12,49) (1,18,36,38) (18,36) (3,36) (9) (CHALLENGED HUNTER ACCESS MOBILITY PERMIT REQUIRED, SEE R12-4-217) SEE REQUIRED, PERMIT MOBILITY ACCESS HUNTER (CHALLENGED Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Oct 7 - Oct 2016 13, Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Dec 2016 9 - Dec 31, Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2016 - Nov 17, Nov 11 Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2016 Sep Sep 9 - 2016 15, Oct 21 - Dec 31, 2016 Oct - Dec 31, 21 Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, 2016 - NovNov 27, 18 Dec 16 - Dec 31, 2016 Dec - Dec 16 31, - SepAug 8, 19 2016 Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Oct - Oct 21 30, 2016 Oct - Oct 21 30, 2016 Dates Season Dates Season Aug 19 - SepAug 8, 19 2016 Season Dates Season Dates Season - SepAug 8, 19 2016 - SepAug 8, 19 2016 - SepAug 8, 19 2016 (37) Season Dates Season Oct 7 - Oct 2016 13, Nov 18 - NovNov 24, 2016 18 Nov 18 - NovNov 24, 2016 18 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 - NovNov 27, 18 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 - NovNov 27, 18 Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Oct 2016 - Oct 21 27, Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10, Nov 11 - Nov 27, 2016 - Nov 27, Nov 11

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1174 1191 1181 1171 1176 1170 1178 1175 1179 1172 1193 1182 1173 1187 1192 1167 1185 1177 1169 1186 1189 1183 1188 1166 1180 1190 1168 1184 Total Total Total Total Total Hunt No. Hunt No. Hunt No. Hunt No. Hunt No. 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 in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY DEER ARCHERY-ONLY

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

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

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

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

Deer: Commission Order 2 (continued) ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED DEER Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. SEASON DATES AND LEGAL WILDLIFE Open Area Notes Aug 19-Sep 8, 2016 Dec 9-31, 2016 Jan 1-15, 2017 Jan 1-31, 2017 1 Any Antlered Deer 2A/2B/2C 39 Any Antlered Deer 3B Any Antlered Deer 4A 40 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 4B 40 Any Antlered Deer 5A/5B 18,20,40 Any Antlered Deer 6A 18 Any Antlered Deer 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) 1,18,38 Any Antlered Deer 6B South 18,27 Any Antlered Deer 7 18 Any Antlered Deer 8 18 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 9 18 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 10 41 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 15A/15B (Special regulations Apply - See Note 43) 43 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 15C/15D Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 16A (excluding Mohave County Park Lands) 6,44 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer (Special regulations Apply - See Note 44) 17A Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 17B (Special regulations Apply - See Note 45) 45 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 18A Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 18B Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 19A (Special regulations Apply - See Note 46) 46 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer

19B (Special regulations Apply - See Note 47) 11,47 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 20A (Special regulations Apply - See Note 48) 48 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 20B 35 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 20C Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 21 13 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 22 22 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 23 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 24A Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 24B Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 25M (Special regulations Apply - See Note 37) 16,28,35,37 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 26M (excluding Cave Creek Recreation Area) 15,23,29,30,35,37 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer (Special regulations Apply - See Note 37) 27 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 28 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 29 11 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 30A 6,11 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 30B 11 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 31 21 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 32 11,21,31 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 33 31 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 34A 10 Any Antlered Deer Antlered Whitetail Only Any Antlered Deer 34B (Special regulations Apply - See Note 49) 31,49 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 35B Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 36A 6,31 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 36B 6,31,32 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 36C 6,31,42 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 37A 13,30,31,33,42 Any Antlered Deer 37B 19 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 38M (Special regulations Apply - See Note 24) 24 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 39/40A/40B 7,13,25,35 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 41 8 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 42 35 Any Antlered Deer 43A/43B/44A/44B 6,8,34 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 45A/45B/45C 6 Any Antlered Deer Camp Navajo 1 Any Antlered Deer Fort Huachuca 9 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer

40 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 41 urged to use cautionurged to use take while hunting and caredisturb study sites. not to unit. Applicants access before should secure applying. antlers. and Agua Desert, Ironwood Forest, Sonoran open to hunting National Monuments are Fria in is open to hunting. when the unit they occur for inspection at required to check their deer Station. the Jacob Lake Checking closed to hunting: those private lands lying just of Cave Creek in Sections 10, north of the Town 6 North, Range 4 of Township and 15 14 12, 11, East. Hunting is not permitted in the following area portion of land an unincorporated of Unit 25M: known as Freeway) (San Tan 202 west of Loop the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 1 South, Range 7 East. Township 16, gible to purchase Restricted Nonpermit tags for the corresponding javelina population management seasons listed in Commission Order 26. regarding road damage during wet weath- The Department is working with the U.S. er. ServiceForest limited access via des- to provide ignated core roads in Units 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, and 9 that will remain open during periods when other roads may be closed. When weather is deemed severe, the core roads may also be closed to prevent excessive road damage, provide for public safety, and protect natu- resources. Roads that have been closed are ral closed to all users. Hunters should respect and obey road closures and drive responsibly dur- hunters that is recommended It periods. wet ing Servicecontact the appropriate Forest office to determine current road status for their hunt area (see the Index: Hunting on Public Lands). eas B and D: the areas north and south of is sub- Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B ject to short term closures due to military and including live fire operations, operations, requires coordination with the Florence Mili- tary Reservation specific for hunting access. For closure dates or any other access concerns, contact the Florence Military Reservation at of the Florence A map 602-267-2062. An “antlerless deer” is a deer, any age, without Cliffs, Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand archery are not deer season hunters Unit 12A The following is described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting. 25M A portion of Unit ServiceThe U.S. Forest has expressed concern The Florence Military Reservation ar- (training in this is extremely restricted Hunter access Individuals with permits for these hunts are eli- 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Deer Hunts Deer is open to deer hunting only to properly licensed military Huachuca and Fort civilian Huachucapersonnel holding a valid Fort post only hunts are only hunting permit. Youth open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents holding a val- Huachucaid Fort post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regula- Huachuca.tions must be obtained from Fort 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 for these permits will not be reim- drawn bursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applica- tions for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. tively used for studies in wildlife management. Researchers are present all months and study sites are not always recognizable; hunters are is closed to deer hunting except those areas is closed to deer hunting U.S. Army regula- open in accordance with U.S. citizens holding tions to properly licensed Access Permit a valid YPG Hunting Program Range Control. and coordinating with YPG or 43B who 43A, for units 41, Hunters drawn obtain a hunting plan to hunt on YPG must YPG. Access access permit before entering YPG Visitor Cen- permits are issued at the E. at the Wahner ter located at building 2020 off Imperial Dam Road. Brooks Exhibit Park 6:30am Office hours are Monday-Thursday to 5:00pm. Hunting access permit applicants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, receive a Range Safety Briefing, and undergo an all fire- NCIC background check. Furthermore, arms must be registered at the visitor center prior to entering YPG. Do not bring the fire- Due to military arms into the visitor center. activities some hunting areas may be tem- closed on short notice. Updates will porarily at: https://www.face- be posted on Facebook information write: U.S. For book.com/USAYPG. Attn: Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 307, C. Street, Yuma, AZ 307 Hunting Program, email: usarmy.ypg.imcom.mbx. 85365-9498, or visit [email protected]; call 328-2125; (928) http://www.yuma.army.mil/Visiting/Huntin- gatYPG.aspx. military may be some hunting areas activities spe- For closed on short notice. temporarily accessing the BMGRcifics about refer to the on MilitaryIndex: Hunting Reservations. is ac- The Santa Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 34A 10. 9. Huachuca The Fort Army Garrison in Unit 35A 8. Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) The U.S. Army

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 some adjacent areas. The BMGR is closed to hunting except open public recreational use areas, as allowed by an authorized entry permit. Due to National Wildlife Refuges are open to deer hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. beginning at the Arizona-Utah Stateline and to U.S. Hwy south on BLM 1065 BLM Rd. 1065; 89A; west on U.S. Hwy 89A to Kaibab National boundary;Forest north then west then south boundaryon the Kaibab National Forest to Kanab Creek; north on Kanab Creek to the Ar- izona-Utah Stateline; east on the Arizona-Utah Stateline to BLM 1065. located west of AZ Hwy that por- and also 67 located north of U.S. Hwy tion of Unit 12A 89A. located east of AZ Hwy of U.S. and south 67 Hwy 89A. deer hunters must check out and personally present their deer for inspection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station in accordance with R12- A check station will not be operated 4-308. (North Kaibab) CHAMP, during the Unit 12A muzzleloader, or archery deer hunts. ing only to properly licensed hunters who licensed hunters ing only to properly Partic- meet the qualiﬁcations as “Authorized hunting to the installation ipants” according Camp Navajo website. policies outlined on the Camp Navajo hunt- Hunters must agree to the registration ing policies during the required at https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/ camp-navajo/garrison-operations/camp- All hunters are navajo-hunting-information. required to show to a proof of attendance hunter safety education during paper- course Camp Navajo permit. work submission for the Protection Conditions, Increases in Force missions and industrial operations training may result in partial or complete hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notiﬁcation. In the event a hunt is cancelled, for these permits will not be re- hunters drawn imbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

to deer hunt- Navajo in Unit 6B is open Camp Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 7. 6. The Buenos Aires, Cibola, Imperial, and Kofa 5. Unit 12B Hunt Unit - that portion of West 12B 4. Unit 12A Hunt Unit - that portion of West 12A 3. East Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A 12A 2. (North Kaibab) general Successful Unit 12A

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Deer Notes continued:

Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Ecosystems Management Program by calling 31. The following Pima County parks and Game and Fish Department’s website, azgfd. (928) 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605. Non-Hopi preserves are open to hunting within the re- gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the Tribal members cannot apply for these hunts. spective unit: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, search box). Applications for these hunts must be submitted Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V 20. In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is to the Arizona Game and Fish Department on Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written the standard form by the published deadline. Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch permission only by contacting the Hopi Tribe If all permits for these hunts are not issued in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program through the draw, the left-over permits will be 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings via e-mail at [email protected] or by available to all hunters (tribal and non-tribal) 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in calling (928) 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605 from through the first-come, first-serve process; the Unit 36C, Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Please contact in ad- list of hunts with left over permits list will be Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buck- vance to gain access for hunting and scouting. maintained on the Arizona Game and Fish De- elew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in In Unit 5B North, access is permitted on the partment website. Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Hopi’s Hart/Drye Ranch and in Unit 4A on the 27. 6B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6B Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Moun- Hopi’s Aja Ranch by signing in at designated located south of the following: Beginning at tain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, sign-in boxes located at access points. the junction of U.S. Hwy 89A (mp 371) and opened by this Commission Order, is not per- FR 152 (Dry Creek Rd.); north on FR 152 to FR 21. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravaipa Can- mitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic 152C (Boynton Pass Rd.); west on FR 152C to yon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) area, developed camp ground, shooting range, FR 525 (Red Canyon Rd.); northwest on FR 525 is allowed by permit only, available through occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. to the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Developed areas do not include trails. Management. For more information, contact boundary at Gate 2 of 9999 Red Canyon Rd.; 32. The following described area in Unit 36B is the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4450 or westerly along the Red Rock Secret Mountain closed to hunting: in the posted portion of So- www.recreation.gov and search for Aravaipa Wilderness boundary to the Sycamore Canyon pori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections Canyon Wilderness Permits. Wilderness boundary (at the gate in section 18); southwesterly along the Sycamore Can- 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. 22. The area within the fenced enclosure inside yon Wilderness boundary to Dogie Trail (Forest The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to the loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road Trail 116); northwest on Dogie Trail to Syca- hunting. 647, also known as the Walnut Canyon Enclo- more Creek. 33. The following described area in the Town of sure, is open to public entry and the taking of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: begin- deer during open season. 28. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all incorporated lands, including private proper- ning at the intersection of Sanders Road and 23. The following described area in Unit 26M is ty within municipal boundaries, are closed to Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to closed to hunting: the unincorporated por- hunting unless opened under Commission Or- the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa tion of land within the Town of Queen Creek der. Incorporated includes all municipal and Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; in Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, and 18 of corporate limits. County islands are open to southwest along the Central Arizona Project Township 3 South, Range 8 East. hunting provided the hunter does not dis- Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Avra Valley 24. Tucson Mountain Park in Unit 38M is open to charge a firearm within ¼ mile of an occupied Road to the intersection of Sanders Road. hunting for archery-only. Archery deer and farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, or building 34. The following described area in the Town of javelina hunters planning to hunt in the Tuc- without permission of the owner or resident. Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to son Mountain Wildlife Area in Unit 38M must Privately held lands within county islands may hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, check in with the Arizona Game and Fish De- be closed by the landowner. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township partment Tucson Regional Office prior to going 29. The following described area in the City of 4 North, Range 19 West and Sections 2, 3, and afield. Hunting in County Parks, opened by Maricopa in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: that 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West. this Commission Order, is not permitted within portion of the city east of Green Road, south of 35. The following parks and preserves in Mari- ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, devel- Smith Enke Road, and east of the Cobblestone copa County are open to hunting as defined oped camp ground, shooting range, occupied subdivision and that portion of the city north in R12-4-321 and are open for archery-only: building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed of Farrell Road and west of White and Parker Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Estrel- areas do not include trails. Road. la Mountain and McDowell Mountain Regional 25. Unit 39 - Arlington, Base and Meridian, Rob- 30. The following described area in the Town of parks; McDowell Sonoran Preserve; and por- bins Butte, and Powers Butte Wildlife Areas are Eloy in Units 26M and 37A is closed to hunting: tions of Skyline Regional Park (Back Country closed to discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. beginning with the intersection of Cornman designated area only – contact the Arizona 26. Hopi Trust lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B are Road and LaPalma Road; south on LaPalma Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional open to both state and Hopi hunters under an Road to Milligan Road; west on Milligan Road office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). agreement with the Hopi Tribe. A percentage to Overfield Road; north on Overfield Road Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this of tags are set aside for Hopi Tribal member to Cornman Road; east on Cornman Road to Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ hunters. Hunt numbers for these hunts must LaPalma Road. mile of any developed picnic area, developed be obtained from the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and camp ground, shooting range, occupied

42 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 43 portions of Unit 20A within ¼ mile of an occu- within ¼ mile of an 20A portions of Unit to deer or building are closed pied residence at the this season: beginning hunting during eastern junction of Hwy Ave 69 and Central Ave to Miami St; in Mayer; west on Central 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 on Hwy 89; south 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); to Copper 53 Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron 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 Road, west east of Fortuna portion of Unit 41 East and south of the Yuma of Avenue 57 Hunting access Proving Grounds boundary. may be restricted on private property; ensure you obtain permission to hunt on private land. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 48. Within the following area, those described 48. – That Hunt Area in Unit 41 Mohawk Valley 49. Deer Hunts Deer portions of Unit 19B within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 19B cupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy and AZ 89 Hwy 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; Rd; north- north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd west on Miller Valley northwest on Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); Rd (County Rd 5); north to Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington on Williamson Valley north and Railroad tracks; Northern Santa Fe east along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe to HwyRailroad tracks 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. portions of Unit 19A within ¼ mile of an occu- portions of Unit 19A pied residence or building are closed to deer 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 Glass- ford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy and south on 69; west AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. portions of Unit 17B within ¼ mile of an occu- portions of Unit 17B pied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) Rd (County Rd 5); west and Williamson Valley Rd; north and on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd (FR 102); Rd to Tonto west on Contreras Oaks Rd; east on Fair to Fair north on FR 102 Rd (FR 6); south Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. on Williamson Valley portions of Unit 16A within ¼ mile of an oc- portions of Unit 16A cupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: that portion North, Range 15 20 in Township of Unit 16A (Pine Lakes Community 28 Section is West, within this area). portions of Unit 15B within ¼ mile of an occu- within 15B portions of Unit to deer or building are closed pied residence beginning at the hunting during this season: and Tennessee Ave Tennessee junction of West Lane; Ave to Patterson Ave; east on Tennessee Lane to Tennes- south and west on Patterson to Wash northeast along Tennessee see Wash; Ave to 6th on Tennessee Ave; west Tennessee Ave; west on St; north on 6th St to Emerson and west on 4th Emerson Ave to 4th St; north Ten- on West Ave; south Tennessee St to West Ave. nessee Ave to Tennessee Within the following described area, those 47. 46. Within the following described area, those 46. 45. Within the following described area, those 45. 44. Within the following those described area, 44. 43. Within the following area, those described 43.

ties located in Avra Valley 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 foot access properties are open City of Tucson only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. between the Arizona Game and Fish Depart- ment and the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch are working towards a new has expired. We agreement. The Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch encompasses the entire western half of Unit acres. This hunt may have about 720,000 10, restricted access. Applicants should secure access before applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, www.HuntBigBoRanch.com. Hopi Tribe Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Wildlife & Ecosystems Hopi Tribe requires all AZGFDProgram State Certified/ Licensed Outfitters and Guides who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Can- yon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North to contact the Chief Revenue Officer at the Office to of Revenue Commission at 928-734-3172 License. Business obtain an annual Hopi Tribal Li- Business Upon approval of a Hopi Tribal cense, access to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches may be obtained via email at hopihunts@ or 928- hopi.nsn.us or by calling 928-734-3605 8am-5pm (MST). Monday-Friday 734-3606 rounded by the Navajo Nation are included as part of the open area for this hunt number. in Unit 6B is open to deer hunting; this area in Unit 6B is open to deer and is closed is closed to all vehicle access to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within ¼ mile of any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. boundaries (except in Unit 39 west of AZ 39 boundaries (except in Unit Hwy during this 85) are closed to deer hunting hunt. residence or within ¼ mile of an occupied limits or corporate building within municipal during this season. are closed to deer hunting building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed or golf course. Developed ramp, building, boat include trails. areas do not Areas of public or private land within or sur- Areas of public or private land Rogers Lake Coconino CountyRogers Area Natural Areas of private property within municipal

The current Landowner Compact Agreement and 26M 25M, portions of Units 11M, Those 42. The following City of Tucson Water Proper- Water The following City of Tucson 42. 41. 40. Hopi Trust Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B - The Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and Hopi Trust 40. 39. 37. 38.

36. Deer Notes continued: Deer Hunts

Draw odds reﬂect an applicant’s chance of receiving their ﬁrst choice only and are computed without regard to bonus points. Hunt Success is calculated based upon responses from the Hunter Harvest Questionnaires. For more harvest information, reference the Hunt Arizona data at www.azgfd.gov. First select Hunting on the homepage, then select “Harvest and Survey Data” under Additional Hunting Information. 2015 Drawing Odds & Success Rate 2015 Drawing Odds & Success Rate Hunt Permits 1st & 2nd % Draw Hunt Hunt Permits 1st & 2nd % Draw Hunt Unit Date Unit Date Type Authorized Choice Odds Success Type Authorized Choice Odds Success GENERAL DEER GENERAL DEER 1 Antlered 10/23-11/1 225 2088 14 40 23 (Y) Antlered 10/9-10/15 175 1047 25 59 2 Antlered 10/30-11/8 100 503 26 33 24A Ant. MD 11/13-11/22 300 1000 41 37 3A/3C Antlered 10/23-11/1 125 4139 4 73 24A Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 325 461 89 26 4 Antlered 10/23-11/1 241 1590 20 26 24A Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 375 421 92 25 4 (Hopi) Antlered 10/23-11/1 9 20 83 24A Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 50 749 9 45 5 Antlered 10/30-11/8 282 3196 15 29 24A Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 375 276 100 20 5 (Hopi) Antlered 10/30-11/8 18 30 71 44 24B Ant. MD 11/13-11/22 400 1087 54 32 5 (Y) Antlered 10/23-10/29 94 486 30 49 24B Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 300 544 76 39 5 (Y) (Hopi) Antlered 10/23-10/29 6 4 100 67 24B Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 350 384 98 36 6A Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 475 4308 18 23 24B Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 350 349 99 35 6A Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 150 473 36 29 24B Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 50 764 9 40 6A Ant. WT 10/30-11/5 125 365 48 22 27 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 525 2872 22 42 6A Ant. WT 12/11-12/1 50 838 8 54 27 Ant. MD 12/11-12/31 25 1598 2 92 6B Ant. MD 11/6-11/12 275 1150 39 28 27 (Y) Antlered 10/9-10/15 75 859 13 85 6B Ant. WT 10/30-11/5 55 112 78 20 27/28 Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 600 712 98 37 6B/8 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 25 255 15 56 27/28 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 40 773 7 59 7 Antlered 10/30-11/8 1025 3574 38 18 28 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 425 641 79 34 8 Ant. WT 10/23-11/1 75 150 60 21 28 Ant. MD 11/13-11/19 375 384 100 26 8 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 525 3448 24 33 28/29/30/ Antlered 10/9-10/15 150 833 23 67 9 Antlered 10/30-11/5 425 1427 40 24 31/32 (Y) 10 (Y) Antlered 10/2-10/11 40 334 20 30 29 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 75 151 66 35 10 Antlered 10/23-11/1 350 1670 32 18 29 Ant. MD 11/13-11/19 75 124 98 74 12A East Antlered 10/23-11/1 95 1277 11 80 29 Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 250 221 90 31 12A East Antlered 11/20-11/29 30 1383 3 73 29 Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 225 185 97 31 12A West (Y) Antlerless 10/9-10/12 400 774 57 84 29 Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 225 215 92 31 12A West Antlered 9/11-9/17 10 115 10 50 29 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 40 454 9 69 12A West Antlered 10/23-11/1 450 4782 11 60 30A Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 375 492 90 43 12A West Antlered 11/20-11/29 100 4926 3 94 30A Ant. MD 11/13-11/19 375 408 99 22 12B Antlered 11/20-11/29 25 372 9 41 30A Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 200 55 100 31 12B Antlered 10/23-11/1 20 1204 3 83 30A Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 200 74 100 33 12B West Antlered 10/23-11/1 140 859 17 65 30A Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 200 78 96 41 12B West Antlered 11/20-11/29 85 1954 5 88 30A Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 40 268 16 65 13A Antlered 11/13-11/22 60 4178 2 84 30B Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 400 615 91 43 13B Antlered 11/6-11/15 70 6031 2 85 30B Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 125 81 100 29 16A Antlered 10/23-11/1 350 532 96 20 30B Ant. MD 11/13-11/19 400 572 99 36 17A Antlered 10/23-11/1 200 829 35 32 30B Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 125 80 100 59 17B Antlered 12/11-12/31 15 814 3 100 30B Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 100 146 80 37 17B Antlered 10/23-11/1 425 1576 39 39 30B Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 75 393 18 60 31 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 100 566 29 44 17B/19A/ Antlered 10/2-10/11 200 830 34 70 19B/20A (Y) 31 Ant. MD 11/13-11/19 100 395 59 37 18A Antlered 10/23-11/1 550 792 88 26 31 Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 150 371 45 41 18B Antlered 10/23-10/29 275 862 50 44 31 Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 150 261 74 45 18B Antlered 11/6-11/12 275 723 58 43 31 Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 150 407 42 38 18B (Y) Antlered 11/20-11/29 65 277 34 34 31 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 125 1169 13 74 19A Antlered 10/23-11/1 675 2726 36 41 32 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 350 969 50 46 19B Antlered 10/23-11/1 225 641 56 24 32 Ant. MD 11/13-11/19 350 810 74 28 20A Antlered 10/23-11/1 750 1955 54 42 32 Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 425 361 96 31 20B Antlered 11/6-11/12 350 636 77 20 32 Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 425 348 97 40 20B/21 (Y) Antlered 10/9-10/16 50 278 34 64 32 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 50 722 10 71 20C (Y) Antlered 12/18-12/31 50 447 14 74 33 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 300 766 52 30 20C (Y) Antlered 11/20-11/29 250 179 100 22 33 Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 700 1294 67 41 20C Antlered 11/13-11/19 400 649 97 26 33 Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 700 1199 92 37 20C Antlered 10/30-11/5 400 669 87 34 33 Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 700 1087 84 38 21 Ant. MD 11/6-11/12 550 1813 45 23 33 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 50 1872 4 63 21 Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 625 677 97 27 33 (Y) Antlered 10/9-10/15 150 554 36 64 21 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 30 761 6 46 33 (Y) Antlered 11/20-11/26 150 420 54 40 22 (Y) Antlered 10/9-10/15 100 735 26 46 34A Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 25 314 10 58 22 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 600 2057 45 15 34A Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 675 700 100 28 22 Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 400 987 55 35 34A Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 600 801 94 30 22 Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 400 800 77 30 34A Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 40 1022 5 58 22 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 50 1532 4 60 34B Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 50 205 39 14 23 Ant. MD 10/30-11/5 625 2930 29 24 34B Ant. MD 11/13-11/19 50 130 54 63 23 Ant. MD 12/11-12/31 20 1572 2 80 34B Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 100 88 94 16 23 Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 285 634 68 38 34B Ant. WT 11/6-11/12 100 82 100 31 23 Ant. WT 10/23-10/29 290 870 53 22 34B Ant. WT 11/27-12/6 100 94 100 31 23 Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 85 1895 6 62 34B Ant. WT 12/11-12/31 40 300 14 70 44 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 45

11 14 31 19 18 32 26 26 59 62 36 50 34 58 34 60 80 40 Hunt Success 4 5 37 9 6 4 9 35 75 20 67 20 20 20 56 89 96 100 100 Odds % Draw

nd 81 67 30 96 83 83 68 811 416 614 612 301 189 535 727 207 255 364 1527 39 Choice 1st & 2 15 10 20 20 25 30 25 25 25 25 50 50 110 275 100 100 550 200 200 Permits Authorized Date tissue attached; lers attached with no meat or soft tissue remaining; Finished taxidermy mounts or products; and ries) with no meat or tissue attached. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 • Clean hides and capessoft with no skull or • Antlers, clean skull plates or skulls with ant- • • Upper canine ivo- teeth (buglers, whistlers, CWD is present in the neighboring states of and NewUtah, Colorado, Mexico, as well as many other popular hunting destinations for deer and elk. Some states have strict regulations governing carcass movement, so we you to contact the wildlife agen- encourage cy for any applicable where you travel regulations. 8/21-9/10 8/21-9/10 8/21-9/10 10/30-11/5 12/11-12/31 8/21-9/10 10/23-11/1 10/23-10/29 11/13-11/19 11/13-11/19 12/11-12/31 11/6-11/12 12/11-12/31 11/6-11/12 11/20-11/29 12/18-12/31 10/23-10/29 11/6-11/12 10/23-11/1 Type Hunt Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Unit 13B 13A 12A/12B 35 39/40/41/42 ARCHERY - DRAW UNITS 3A/3C 2015 Drawing Odds & Success Rate Odds & Success Drawing 2015 DEER GENERAL 3B 6B 33 34A 35 9 8 12A East (Y) 15 (Y) 16A 20B 12B West12B 15 MUZZLELOADER

17 31 31 19 31 81 47 32 32 32 32 24 26 32 55 57 55 38 28 25 33 49 37 33 53 29 30 53 29 29 23 30 34 46 23 48 40 Hunt Success Deer Hunts Deer 6 7 4 9 19 31 31 55 55 35 67 42 97 92 67 67 79 92 92 92 66 56 98 23 98 68 96 94 66 54 96 64 90 84 100 100 100 100 100 Odds % Draw column into Arizona. Hunters are required to take these these Hunters are required to take been cut and packaged;

nd CWD results can be found here: http://azgfdeservices.com/cwdlogin.aspx CWD out of Arizona Keep protect Arizona’s deer and elk herds from To Disease, new regulations have Chronic Wasting been placed on movement of animal parts into the state. precautions when hunting deer or elk out-of-state: • intact skull, or spinal Do not bring the brain, The following elk or deer parts harvested out-of-state are OK to bring back into Arizona: • Boneless portions of meat, or meat that has 67 514 418 914 818 171 181 157 391 185 475 641 281 194 326 262 702 253 764 650 303 343 658 565 543 238 869 250 264 603 646 1514 1410 1013 1166 1160 1018 1353 Choice 1st & 2 75 75 75 40 40 40 40 175 175 175 175 150 150 125 275 275 425 375 375 100 100 550 325 425 425 350 750 450 450 500 500 500 300 300 500 800 800 Permits Authorized Date 11/6-11/15 11/6-11/15 11/6-11/15 11/20-11/29 11/6-11/15 11/6-11/15 10/30-11/5 11/13-11/19 12/11-12/3111/13-11/19 125 11/27-12/6 10/30-11/5 11/6-11/12 10/23-10/29 10/23-10/29 11/6-11/12 11/27-12/6 11/20-11/26 10/30-11/5 11/13-11/19 12/11-12/31 11/13-11/19 11/27-12/6 12/11-12/31 11/20-11/26 10/30-11/5 11/6-11/12 10/23-10/29 10/30-11/5 11/13-11/19 12/11-12/31 12/11-12/31 10/23-10/29 11/6-11/12 11/6-11/12 11/27-12/6 11/27-12/6 10/23-10/29 Type Hunt Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Ant. WT Antlered Ant. WT Antlered Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Antlered Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. WT Ant. MD Ant. WT Ant. WT Antlered Ant. MD Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT

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Bring the head of your recently harvested deer to any Game and Fish Department ofﬁce between (of- 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday ﬁce addresses are listed on page 3). Department personnel will collect a tissue sample for Chronic Disease (CWD) testing. Hunters that are Wasting are es- and 31 28, 2, 3, 27, successful in Units 1, to submit heads becausepecially encouraged 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 You be placed in a garbage bag for delivery. be asked to provide information about your harvested elk (hunt number, permit number, game management unit, and date of harvest) and where you can be reached (phone number) in case the test is positive. No CWD has been detected in Arizona’s deer or elk to date. Hunters can Help Monitor Arizona Deer Health – Submit Deer Heads for CWDHunters can Help Monitor Arizona Deer Health – Submit Testing 45 42 43/44 42 (Y) 42 41 39/40 37B 37B 36C 37A 36C 37A 36C 36C 36B 36B 36B (Y) 36B 36C 36B 36B 36C 36A 36A (Y) 36A 36B 36A 36A 36A 36A 35B 35A 35B 35B 35A 35A 35B

GENERAL DEER GENERAL 35A 2015 Drawing Odds & Success Rate Odds & Success Drawing 2015 on the homepage, then select “Harveston the homepage, Survey and Hunting Information. Data” under Additional upon responses from the Hunter Harvest Questionnaires. For more harvest information, reference the Hunt Arizona data at www.azgfd.gov. First select Hunting First select from the Hunter Harvestupon responses harvest more Questionnaires. For data at www.azgfd.gov. the Hunt Arizona information, reference Draw odds reflect an applicant’s reflect odds Draw is calculated Success points. Hunt to bonus without regard computed only and are first choice their of receiving chance based Turkey Hunts

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

Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued) LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT TURKEY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 4000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 17 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 4501 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 1 Any turkey 350 4502 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 3C Any turkey 125 4503 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 4A and 4B Any turkey 400 4504 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 5A Any turkey 200 4505 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 (4) 5B South Any turkey 200 4506 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 6A Any turkey 575 4507 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 (1,6) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) Any turkey 200 4508 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 7 Any turkey 250 4509 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 8 and 10 Any turkey 500 4510 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 9 Any turkey 75 4511 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 12A Any turkey 1000

46 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 47 175 350 650 5050 Permits Within the following described area, those within ¼ mile of an occu- portions of Unit 20A pied residence or building are closed to turkey hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy Ave 69 and Central Ave to Miami St; in Mayer; west on Central south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main Mist Ave; St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; southeast on Fair west on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin continue south and west Rd (County Rd 177); to Senator on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) Hwy (FR north and west on Senator Hwy 52); Creek Creek Rd; west on Wolf (FR to Wolf 52) to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy to the Copper 89 Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); to Copper 53 Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron north and east on 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. 69 and Central Legal WildlifeLegal Any turkey Any turkey Legal WildlifeLegal Any turkey Legal WildlifeLegal Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey

2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 7. Turkey Hunts Turkey Open Areas Open 3B, 3C,1, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (excluding Camp 12A,Navajo), 20A, 8, 11M, 10, 9, 22, 7, 23, and 27 6B Unit in Camp Navajo Open Areas Open 1, 4A,1, 4B, 6A, 12A, 23, and 27 Open Areas Open 22 23 27 in Unit 6B is open to turkey hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within ¼ mile of any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. closed within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building within the Flagstaff corporate limits. located south of the following roads: Begin- ning at the junction of FH 3 (Lake Mary/Clints to FR east on FR 125 Road) and FR 125; Well 82; south on FR 82 to FR east on FR 69B; 69B to FR 69. Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Desert, Ironwood Forest, Sonoran National Monuments are open to hunt- Fria ing when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. Beginning at the junction of FH 3 (Lake Mary/ east on FR 125 and FR Road) 125; Clints Well to FR on FR 82; south 82 to FR FR 69B; east on 69B to FR 69. 6. Rogers Lake Coconino County Area Natural 5. is The turkey hunting season in Unit 11M 4. of Unit 5B 5B South Hunt Unit - That portion 3. Cliffs, Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand Notes (1,5,6,7) (1) Notes Notes Season Dates Season Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016

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located north of the following roads: hunting only to properly licensed hunters who Partic- meet the qualiﬁcations as “Authorized ipants” according to the installation hunting policies outlined on the Camp Navajo website. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Hunters must agree to the Camp Navajo hunting policies dur- at https://dema. ing the required registration az.gov/army-national-guard/camp-navajo/ garrison-operations/camp- navajo-hunting-information. After registering, hunters will gain access to the hunt numbers required when submitting the application. All hunters are required to show proof of attendance to a hunter safety education course during paperwork submission for the Camp Protection Navajo permit. Increases in Force missions and industrial Conditions, training may result in partial or complete operations hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notiﬁcation. In the event a hunt is can- for these permits will celled, hunters drawn not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Hunt No.

Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to turkey Aug 19 - SepAug 8, 19 2016 Aug - Sep 26 8, 2016

Season Dates Season ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED TURKEY REQUIRED TAG NONPERMIT ARCHERY-ONLY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED (LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT) TURKEY SHOT) SHOOTING (LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN REQUIRED TAG NONPERMIT YOUTH-ONLY Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016

Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commissionor posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Turkey: Commission 5 Order (continued) Turkey: TURKEY SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN 2. 5B North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 5B

1. Turkey Notes: 75 125 575 350 250 200 200 200 500 400 1000 Permits Any turkey Any turkey Legal WildlifeLegal Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey Any turkey 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 12A Open Areas Open 5A 7 1 3C 4Aand 4B South 5B 6A 8 and 10 9 (1,6) Notes (4) Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 Season Dates Season BONUS POINT — See ONLY page (no 17 other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 4511 4510 4501 4507 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 4502 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 45034505 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 4508 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 4506 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 4509 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 4504 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 4000 Hunt No. Turkey: Commission 5 Order (continued) Turkey: TURKEY SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Javelina Hunts

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

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

Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued) YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 17 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 5501 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 (2,13,15) 16A (excluding Mohave County Park Lands) Any javelina 30 5502 Oct 7 - Oct 16, 2016 (13,16,17,18,19) 17B, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 200 5503 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 (13) 18B Any javelina 75 5504 Nov 18 - Nov 24, 2016 (2,5,7,10,13) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any javelina 100 5505 Nov 18 - Nov 24, 2016 (10,13) 33 Any javelina 75

48 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 49 50 50 100 100 780 Permits Any javelina Any Legal WildlifeLegal javelina Any javelina Any javelina Any WildlifeLegal javelina Any of Eloy in Units 26M and 37A is closed to and 37A of Eloy in Units 26M hunting: beginning with the intersection Road; of Cornman Road and LaPalma Road to Milligan Road; south on LaPalma west on Milligan Road to Overfield Road; north on Overfield Road to Cornman Road; east on Cornman Road to LaPalma Road. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting during the hunts in the respective units: A-7 Ranch Ridge Property Oracle and 33, in Units 32 Em- Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, in Unit 33, Bar V Ranch in perita Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch Ranch in Unit 34B, Marley Ranch in Units 36A in Unit 36A, and Rancho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Old Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, 36B, in Verdugo Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Mord- Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Unit 36C, Buckelew Ranch in ka Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Unit 37A, Lords Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Moun- and Tortolita Ranch in Unit 37A, Hunting in County in Unit 37A. tain Park Or- opened by this Commission Parks, der, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp occupied build- ground, shooting range, or golf course. Developed ing, boat ramp, areas do not include trails. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 9. The following area in the Town described 10. 37A and 37B37A 34A, 34B, 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca), and 35B 2A,1, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 9 5B, 7, Open Areas Open 34A, 34B, 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca), and 35B and 37B37A Areas Open Javelina Hunts Javelina months and study sites are not always recognizable; hunters are urged to use caution take care while hunting and not to disturb study sites. is extremely restricted. Applicants32 should not apply for these units unless they have secured access. ing areas B and D: the areas north and south of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in subject to short term closures is Unit 37B due to military including live operations, and requires coordination fire operations, with the Florence Military Reservation for specific closure dates hunting access. For or any other access concerns, contact the Florence Military Reservation at (602) A map of the Florence Mili- 267-2062. tary Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reserva- tion in the search box). hunts -- Access to Aravai- and 32 Unit 31 pa Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed is allowed by permit only, in R12-4-802) available through the Safford Field Of- fice of the Bureau of Land Management. Safford more information, contact the For or www. 348-4450 Field Office at (928) blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa.htm. 5. and 30B, 30A, Hunter access in Units 29, 6. The Florence Military Reservation (train- 7. (3,6,9,10,12,13,14) (1,4,10,13) (3) (1,4,10,13) Notes Notes (3,6,9,10,12,13,14) Nov 18 - NovNov 24, 2016 18 Nov 18 - NovNov 24, 2016 18 Oct 7 - Oct 2016 13, Season Dates Season Oct 7 - Oct 2016 13,

5507 5508 5509 5506 Total

actively used for studies in wildlife management. Researchers are present all Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, Desert, Ironwood Forest, Cliffs, Sonoran National Monuments are and Agua Fria open to hunting. javelina hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. The Fort HuachucaThe Fort Garrison in Army is open to javelina hunting only Unit 35A to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a Huachucavalid Fort post hunting per- to only hunts are only open mit. Youth properly licensed militaryHua- and Fort chuca civilian dependents holding a Huachucavalid Fort post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regulations must be obtained from Huachuca. Pro- Fort in Force Increases tection may result in hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notiﬁca- tion. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline.

Hunt No. Aug 19 - SepAug 8, 19 2016 Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED JAVELINA REQUIRED TAG NONPERMIT ARCHERY-ONLY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY Javelina:Commission 6 Order (continued)

4. is 34A The Santa Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 3. Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand

1. 2. The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to Javelina Notes: Javelina Hunts

Javelina Notes:

12. The following described area in the Town Range 15 West, Section 28 (Pine Lakes Springs Rd (County Rd 10); northwest on of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: Community is within this area). Iron Springs Rd to Williamson Valley Rd beginning at the intersection of Sanders (County Rd 5); north on Williamson Val- 16. Within the following described area, Road and Avra ValleyRoad; north on Sand- ley Rd to the Burlington Northern Santa those portions of Unit 17B within ¼ mile ers Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast Fe Railroad tracks; north and east along of an occupied residence or building are along the Santa Cruz River to the Central the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail- closed to javelina hunting during this sea- Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the road tracks to Hwy 89; south on AZ Hwy son: beginning at the junction of Iron Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Val- 89 to AZ Hwy 69. Springs Rd (County Rd 10) and William- ley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the son Valley Rd (County Rd 5) west on Iron 19. Within the following described area, intersection of Sanders Road. Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north and those portions of Unit 20A within ¼ mile 13. Areas of private property within the mu- west on Contreras Rd to Tonto Rd (FR of an occupied residence or building are nicipal boundaries (except in Units 37A 102); north on FR 102 to Fair Oaks Rd; closed to javelina hunting during this sea- and 39 west of AZ Hwy 85) are closed to east on Fair Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley son: beginning at the eastern junction of javelina hunting during the general, youth- Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson Valley Rd Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer; west only, HAM, and muzzleloader seasons. to Iron Springs Rd. on Central Ave to Miami St; south on Mi- These areas will be open statewide during ami St to Main St; west on Main St to First 17. Within the following described area, the archery only season structure. St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave; east those portions of Unit 19A within ¼ mile on Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; south- 14. The following City of Tucson Water Prop- of an occupied residence or building are west on Jefferson St which becomes erties located in Avra Valley are open to closed to javelina hunting during this sea- Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); continue hunting: the Duval property in Unit 36C son: beginning at the intersection of AZ south and west on Goodwin Rd (Coun- and the Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed An- Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy ty Rd 177) to Senator Hwy (FR 52); north way, Kai, Tucker, and Trust 205 properties 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy 89A to and west on Senator Hwy (FR 52) to Wolf in Unit 37A; all other Tucson Water Proper- Glassford Hill Rd; south on Glassford Hill Creek Rd; west on Wolf Creek to Indi- ties are closed to hunting. All open City of Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south on AZ an Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd Tucson properties are foot access only at Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Cop- designated entry points. Please sign in and 18. Within the following described area, per Creek Rd (FR 53); north on FR 53 to out at sign-in boxes located at designated those portions of Unit 19B within ¼ Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper Ba- entry points. mile of an occupied residence or build- sin Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); 15. Within the following described area, those ing are closed to javelina hunting during north and east on Iron Springs Rd to Mill- portions of Unit 16A within ¼ mile of an this season: beginning at the intersection er Valley Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to occupied residence or building are closed of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gur- Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley to javelina hunting during this season: that ley St) ; west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and portion of Unit 16A in Township 20 North, north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd; south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction northwest on Miller Valley Rd to Iron of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer.

50 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov

AdPages2016.indd 4 4/12/2016 11:28:42 AM Big Game Seasons 51 1 4 3 1 1 1 6 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 2 2 Permits Legal WildlifeLegal Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram please visit www.azgfd.gov. where you can hunt them in Arizona, where you can hunt their habitat, range, natural history, or their habitat, range, For further information on bighorn sheep, 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 ■ Distribution Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL Open Areas Open 9 and 10 12B East 13B (north13B of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) 15B (west15B ofTemple Bar Road) (See Note 26) 15C (north15C of Cottonwood Road) (See Note 26) 15D (See Note 26) 16A (excluding16A that portion of south 16A and east of the Big Sandy River and CountyMohave Lands) Park 16A South16A (that portion of south 16A and east of the Big Sandy River) and 18B16B Any ram 31 and 32 31 37A 37B 24B North (north and west of AZ Hwy 88) 24B South (south and east of AZ Hwy 88) 28 (south of U.S. Hwy 70) 22 South 22 39 (east39 of Old AZ Hwy 80) 39 (west39 of Old AZ Hwy 80) 40A (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) Bighorn Sheep Hunts Sheep Bighorn ) (south 15C of Cottonwood Road) (See Note 26) ) 26 26 ) ) 26 26 ,16,24) ,16, ,6,11,16,21) 3 10 10 License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). License (See table on page 14 and R12-4-114. obtained only through application process as prescribed in R12-4-104 Hunt Permit-tag and draw must use hunt numbers. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you male lambs, as deﬁned in R12-4-101. Ram means any male bighorn sheep, excluding One (1) Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in as prescribed in R12-4-120. One (1) desert bighorn sheep in a lifetime, except a lifetime, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT Notes (1, (1,6,8,11,16) (1,6,11,16) (1,16, (1,16, (1, (1,11,16, (1,2,11,16) (1,16) (1,2,16) (1,11,12,14,16) (1,14,16,23) (1,11,16) (1,16) (1,16) (1,16) (1,11,16,19) (1,6,16,25) (1,11,16) (1, BONUS POINT — See ONLY page (no 17 other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). Season Dates Season Oct 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31, Dec 2016 1 - Dec 31,

6011 6017 6013 6014 6019 6012 6010 6016 6018 6021 6001 6024 6020 6007 6003 6005 6023 6022 6008 6009 6000 Hunt No. DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP BIGHORN DESERT

GENERAL BIGHORN SHEEP BIGHORN GENERAL Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Bighorn Sheep:Bighorn Commission 7 Order (continued) Hunts with Note 10 or 13 may have low density bighorn populations. Hunters should expect a difficult hunt with limited access into the better bighorn habitat. or 13 Hunts with Note 10 Legal Animal Definition Legal must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. Tag Required Tag Hunt Numbers Required Methods of TakeLegal Bag Limit or bow Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, General and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. hunt bighorn season, you sheep in any hunt bighorn and a bighorn sheep in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license sheep tag. To To License Required 4/12/2016 11:28:42 AM AdPages2016.indd 4 Bighorn Sheep Hunts

Bighorn Sheep: Commission Order 7 (continued) GENERAL BIGHORN SHEEP Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 6025 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,3,11,16,21) 40B Gila Mtns (north of Cipriano Pass) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) Any ram 4 6026 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,3,11,16,21) 40B Mohawk and Copper Mtns (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) Any ram 2 40B Tinajas Altas Mtns (south of Cipriano Pass) (Special Restrictions Apply - 6027 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,3,11,16,21) See Note 3) Any ram 2 41 East – (east of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd [Clanton Hills Rd] and 6028 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,11,16) that portion north of the El Paso Gas pipeline and east of the AT&T Frontage Rd) Any ram 2 41 West – (west of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd [Clanton Hills Rd] 6029 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,4,11,16) and that portion north of the El Paso Gas pipeline and west of the AT&T Any ram 2 Frontage Rd) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) 6030 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,16) 42 and 44A (south of U.S. Hwy 60) Any ram 1 6031 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,4,15,16) 43A (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) Any ram 1 6032 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,4,11,16) 43B (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) Any ram 7 44A East (Granite Wash Mtns, Harcuvar Mtns, and Black Mtns north of U.S. 6033 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,16) Hwy 60) Any ram 1 6034 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,16) 44A West (west of Swansea Rd. and south of Bill Williams River Rd.) Any ram 1 6035 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,11,15,16) 44B (north of I-10) Any ram 4 44B (south of I-10 and that portion of 45A and 45B north of the El Paso 6036 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,11,15,16) Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 2 6037 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,11,16) 45A (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 3 6038 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,11,16) 45B (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 2 6039 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,11,16) 45C (Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 2 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP 6051 Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2016 (1,20) Black River Hunt Area in Units 1 and 27 Any ram 1 6052 Nov 18 - Dec 8, 2016 (1,11,16,18) 6A and 22 North Any ram 2 6053 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,11,16,18) 6A and 22 North Any ram 2 6054 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1) 23 and 24A Any ram 1 6055 Nov 18 - Dec 8, 2016 (1,9,11) Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Any ram 3 6056 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,9,11) Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Any ram 2 6057 Nov 18 - Dec 8, 2016 (1,11) 27 (south of FR 217 and west of U.S. Hwy 191) and 28 (north of U.S. Hwy 70) Any ram 3 6058 Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,11) 27 (south of FR 217 and west of U.S. Hwy 191) and 28 (north of U.S. Hwy 70) Any ram 2 The following hunts are extremely challenging areas with difﬁcult access. Be prepared for backcountry camping and extensive strenuous hiking. There is little to no vehicular access to much of the bighorn sheep habitat within these hunts. DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP 6002 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,6,7,10,13,16) 12A and 12B West Any ram 1 6004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,6,10,13,16) 13A Any ram 1 6006 Nov 16 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,6,10,13,16) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Any ram 1 6015 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,10,17) Superstition Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 24B Any ram 1 46A East (east of Growler Wash) (Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) 6040 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,3,5,11,16,21) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) Any ram 2 46A West (west of Growler Wash)(Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) 6041 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,3,5,11,16,21,22) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) Any ram 2 46B East (that portion of 46B east of Mohawk Wash, about centerline of the 6042 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,3,5,11,16,21,22) Tule Desert and including the Pinacate Lava Flow)(Cabeza Prieta National Any ram 4 Wildlife Refuge) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) 46B West (that portion of 46B west of Mohawk Wash, about centerline of the 6043 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,3,5,11,16,21,22) Tule Desert and including the Pinacate Lava Flow)(Cabeza Prieta National Any ram 4 Wildlife Refuge) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Notes 3 and 5) Total 105

Bighorn Sheep Notes:

1. All bighorn sheep hunter (or their designee) must 3. Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is 4. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is closed check out within 3 days following the close of the subject to military closure and requires coordination to big horn sheep hunting except those areas open season at any Department office in accordance with with the appropriate land management agency for in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly R12-4-308. Unsuccessful hunters and those who did hunting access to Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) licensed U.S. citizens holding a valid YPG Hunting Pro- not hunt must also check out either in person or by and some adjacent areas. The BMGR is closed to hunt- gram Access Permit and coordinating with YPG Range telephone at any Department office. ing except open public recreational use areas, as Control. Hunters drawn for units 41W, 43A, or 43B allowed by an authorized entry permit. Due to mili- who plan to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting ac- 2. The Bill Williams River, Cabeza Prieta, Havasu, Impe- tary activities some hunting areas may be temporarily cess permit before entering YPG. Access permits are rial and Kofa National Wildlife Refuges are open to closed on short notice. For specifics about access- issued at the YPG Visitor Center located at building bighorn sheep hunting as permitted by refuge regula- ing the BMGR refer to the Index: Hunting on Military 2020 at the Wahner E. Brooks Exhibit Park off Impe- tions; all other Refuges are closed. Reservations. rial Dam Road. Office hours are Monday-Thursday

52 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 53 be aware of the added challenge this poses, and added challenge this poses, be aware of the on camp- make informed decisions be prepared to safetying areas and Prior coordination in the field. enforcement land management and with appropriate agencies is recommended. only three public ignated wilderness and contain Diablo, Christmas Pass access roads - El Camino del is no vehicular access Rd, and Charlie Bell Rd. There within these units (es- to much of the sheep habitat some and 46B East, where pecially in Units 46A West from the nearest miles are 6-12 mountain ranges for extensive hik- road). Hunters should be prepared ing and backcountry camping in extremely remote, animals may be and saddle desert conditions. Pack permit from the Cabeza used by obtaining a special Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. is closed to hunting: beginning at the na in Unit 37A Road; Valley intersection of Sanders Road and Avra north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the Central Road; west on Valley Arizona Project Canal to Avra of Sanders Road. Road to the intersection Valley Avra tween the Arizona Game and Fish Department and are the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch has expired. We working towards a new agreement. The Boquillas-Di- amond A Ranch encompasses the entire western half acres. This hunt may have about 720,000 of Unit 10, restricted access. Applicants should secure access before applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, www.HuntBigBoRanch.com. is open to hunt- The Estrella Mountain Regional Park ing for archery-only. and 15D. 15CN, 15CS, been detected in Units 15BW, for these units should be Hunters who are drawn prepared for a decrease in availability of older age class rams. of des- Units 46A and 46B are primarily composed of Mara- The following described area in the Town The current Landowner Compact Agreement be- is closed to hunting. The Buckeye Hills Regional Park Hunters are advised that a disease outbreak has 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. road) access and difficult terrain. Hunt success has Hunt success difficult terrain. road) access and Hunters should be pre- less than 70%. averaged countrypared for back camping and extensive, of horses and/or mules. strenuous hiking, or the use respective unit hunts: are open to hunting in the Unit Bee Ranch in and 33, A-7 Ranch in Units 32 Buckelew Ranch in 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Can- in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch Unit 37A, in Unit 37A, Ranch Lords yon Ranch in Unit 37A, Hunting in in Unit 37A. Mountain Park and Tortolita County opened by this Commission Order, is Parks, of any developed pic- not permitted within ¼ mile nic area, developed camp range, ground, shooting golf course. Devel- or occupied building, boat ramp, trails. oped areas do not include of Quartz- the following area in the Town described 29, 28, 27, 26, 23, 22, 21, 20, 17, 16, site: Sections 15, 4 North, Range Township and 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 3 North, 2, 3, and 4, Township and Sections West 19 West. Range 19 ies are closed to bighorn sheep hunting during this hunt. within the boundaries of That portion of Unit 24B the Superstition Wilderness Area. This Hunt Area is remote, with no road or vehicle access within the Wilderness Area. Hunters should be prepared for The extensive, strenuous hiking in difficult terrain. use of horses or mules is encouraged. north of the following: Beginning at the confluence River; easterly River and the East Verde of the Verde River to FR 406; easterly on FRalong the East Verde 406 to AZ Hwy easterly on AZ in Payson; 260 Hwy Creek (the Unit Boundary). to Tonto 260 south of the following: Beginning at the confluence River; easterly River and the East Verde of the Verde River to FR FR 406; easterly on along the East Verde 406 to AZ Hwy easterly on AZ in Payson; 260 Hwy Creek (the Unit Boundary). to Tonto 260 Apache beginning at the Fort tion of Units 1 and 27 Indian Reservation boundary and FR 82; east on FR 82 to FR east on FR 25; to FR 25 (Buffalo Cross- 24 ing); north on FR to FR 24 east on FR 249E; to 249E FR east on FR 249; to FR 249 406; east on FR 406 to to FR south on FR to south on FR 37; 37 FR 276 276; FR 405; south on FR 405 to FR south on FR 24; 24 to FR northwest on FR 25; to FR 25 west on FR 25D; Carlos Indian Reservation to the San 25D boundary; north along the San Carlos Indian Reservation boundary to FR 82. ated with the Mexican border, which is a potential safety and property should loss concern. Hunters - That por- Area in Units 1 and 27 Black River Hunt with limited road (or no This hunt unit is remote, The following Pima County parks and preserves and 44B in Hunting is not permitted in Units 43A Areas of private property within municipal boundar- located North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 located South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 This unit experiences high levels of activity associ- - Superstition Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 24B Bighorn Sheep Hunts Sheep Bighorn 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) by permit only, available through the Safford Field Of- more fice of the Bureau of Land Management. For information, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) or https://www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/ 348-4450 aravaipa.htm. numbers for which you may be drawn in accordance numbers for which you may be drawn with R12-4-114(E). 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Hunting access permit appli- am to 5:00 pm. Hunting 6:30 cants receive sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, must a Range Safety an NCIC Briefing, and undergo back- must be all firearms Furthermore, ground check. prior to entering YPG. registered at the visitor center Due the visitor center. Do not bring the firearms into to military tem- activities some hunting areas may be will be posted closed on short notice. Updates porarily at: https://www.facebook.com/USAY- on Facebook Proving information write: U.S. Army Yuma PG. For C. 307 Attn: Hunting Program, Ground - Bldg. 307, Street, Yuma, AZ usarmy.ypg.im- email: 85365-9498; [email protected]; 328-2125; (928) or visit http://www.yuma.army.mil/Visiting/Huntin- gatYPG.aspx. bighorn sheep on the persons interested in hunting Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge should contact for information 387-6483 the Refuge Manager (520) regarding special refuge regulations prior to applying. Na- and Agua Fria Desert, Ironwood Forest, Sonoran tional Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. and north of U.S. Hwy 89A west of BLM road 1065 U.S.Hwy 89A junction west to the from the BLM 1065/ boundary. Kaibab National Forest east of the following line: Beginning at the Utah State- to southerly along BLM 1065 line and BLM road 1065; U.S. Hwy 89A; westerly on U.S. Hwy 89A to the Kaib- Boundary;ab National Forest South and east on the boundary to the Bound- National Forest of the Kaibab ary Park. Canyon National of the Grand beginning at the Junction of U.S. Highway of Unit 27 and the New Mexico state line; south along the 180 northwest 41; New Trail Mexico state line to Forest south- to the Little Blue River; 41 Trail along Forest southwest along the Little Blue River to the confluence of the Blue River; north along the Blue River to Forest to U.S. Highway 191; 14 Trail west on Forest 14; Trail east 180; to U.S. Highway north on U.S. Highway 191 to the New Mexico state line. on U.S. Highway 180 in a remote area with difficult access. Hunters should be prepared for backcountry camping and extensive strenuous hiking in an extremely remote, harsh hunting environment.

Canyon hunts - Access to Aravaipa and 32 Unit 31 This unit has a low density bighorn sheep population are available within these hunt Non-residents: Permits lying of Unit 12B Hunt Unit - That portion West 12B 12.

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

■ 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). 7501 Sep 9 - Sep 15, 2016 (1,3) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated cow bison 3 7502 Sep 23 - Sep 29, 2016 (1,3) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated cow bison 3 7503 Oct 7 - Oct 13, 2016 (1,3) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated cow bison 3 7504 Oct 21 - Oct 27, 2016 (1,3) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated cow bison 3

54 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 55 8 8 8 2 8 2 8 8 2 2 2 2 8 2 2 2 3 19 10 20 40 Permits Permits Permits Permits 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Adult cow bison only bison cow Adult only bison cow Adult only bison cow Adult Adult cow bison only bison cow Adult Any bison Any Any bison Any only bison cow Adult only bison cow Adult Designated cow or yearling bison yearling or cow Designated Any bison Any Adult cow bison only bison cow Adult bison Any Any bison Any bison Any Designated cow or yearling bison yearling or cow Designated Legal WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal bison Any WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal bison cow Designated Bison Hunts Bison 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see note 6,) (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see note 6,) (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 5A and 5B(Raymond Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) 5A and 5B(Raymond Herd) Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Open Areas Open 12A (excluding the southern portion of Unit 12A East, see note 5), (House and 12B, 13A Rock Herd) Open Areas Open 5A and 5B(Raymond Herd) found at: www.azgfd.com/hunting/units/flagstaff/12a (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,6) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,6) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) (1,3) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) (2,3,4,5) (1,3) Notes Notes Notes (2,3,4,5) Notes (1,3) House Rock bison hunters are encouraged to watch the House Rock bison hunters are Attention: 2016 Spring House Rock bison hunter clinic video and review the 2016 Bison Hunter Packet Bison Hunter Packet the 2016 Spring House Rock bison hunter clinic video and review 2016 Oct - Nov 3, 2016 21 Oct 7 - Oct 20, 2016 2016 Nov 4 - Dec 31, Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2016 Nov 4 - Dec 31, 2016 Nov 4 - Dec 31, Aug - Sep 26 8, 2016 - AugAug 25, 12 2016 Aug - Sep 26 8, 2016 Dec 2 - Dec 8, 2016 Oct - Nov 3, 2016 21 Sep Sep 9 - 22, 2016 - AugAug 25, 12 2016 Oct 7 - Oct 20, 2016 Sep Sep 9 - 22, 2016 Nov 18 - NovNov 24, 2016 18 Season Dates Season Season Dates Season Season Dates Season Sep 23 - Oct 6, 2016 Season Dates Season Nov 4 - Nov 2016 10,

7511 7517 7513 7515 7514 7519 7512 7518 7516 7510 7521 7520 7507 7505 7508 7509 7506 Total Total Total Total

Hunt No. 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 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 BISON Bison:Commission 8 Order (continued) Bison Hunts

Bison Notes: 1. A hunter with a bison hunt permit-tag for the headquarters or in person or by telephone at westerly along House Rock Wildlife Area north Raymond herd shall be accompanied by an the Department’s Flagstaff regional office. If boundary fence to FR 220, northwest along authorized Department employee who shall the kill is reported by telephone, the report FR 220 to the intersection of FR 213, south- designate the animal to be harvested and shall shall include the name of the hunter, the hunt- west along FR 213 to AZ Hwy 67, south along hunt in the order scheduled by the Department er’s tag number, the sex of the bison taken, AZ Hwy 67 to the Grand Canyon National Park in accordance with R12-4-306. Hunters that de- the number of days hunted, and a telephone boundary, east and north along the Grand sire a more challenging hunt should apply for number where the hunter can be reached for Canyon National Park boundary to House Rock the House Rock hunts. additional information (R12-4-306). Wildlife Area north boundary fence.

2. An unsuccessful hunter, or hunter who did 3. Successful applicants will be contacted in writ- AMENDED DECEMBER 3, 2016 not hunt, with a bison hunt permit-tag for the ing by the Arizona Game and Fish Department House Rock herd shall check out in person or to provide them with additional information 6. A portion of east central unit 12A East is closed by telephone at either the Department’s Flag- regarding their hunt. to hunting. Beginning at the intersection of For- staff regional office (928-774-5045) or the est Road 8910 and the Kaibab National Forest 4. The Grand Canyon National Park is closed to House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters with- Boundary; south along FR 8910 to the inter- hunting. in three days following the close of the season. section with FR 3510; easterly along FR 3510 to A successful bison hunter shall report infor- 5. Southern Unit 12A East - Beginning where the the Kaibab National Forest Boundary at South mation about the kill to the Department within House Rock Wildlife Area northern boundary Canyon; Northerly then west along the Kaibab three business days after taking the bison ei- fence intersects the Grand Canyon National National Forest Boundary back to the intersec- ther in person at the House Rock Wildlife Area Park boundary at the rim of Bedrock Canyon, tion with FR 8910.

Fair Chase: Hunt Hard, Hunt Fair

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

56 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 57 6 3 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 Fem Harv Limit Fem ■ Distribution or where you can hunt them in For further information on bears, their habitat, range, natural history,their habitat, range, Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 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 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 1, 2A,1, 2B, and 2C 2A,1, 2B, and 2C 3B 3B 3C 4Aand 5A 4B 4B 5B 6A 6A Camp Navajo) (excluding 6B 7 8 License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). License (See table on page 14 prescribed in R12-4-114. Nonpermit-tag obtained from a license dealer as or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit and R12-4-318, Archery Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 as prescribed in R12-4-216. One (1) bear per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT Notes (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10) (1,2,10,13) (1,2,10,13) (1,2,10,13) (1,2,10,13,14) (1,2,10,13) (1,2,10,13)

In accordance with R12-4-305(H), an individual may retain the carcass of a bear taken under A.R.S. 17-302 when the season is closed. when under A.R.S. 17-302 of a bear taken the carcass an individual may retain with R12-4-305(H), In accordance

Season Dates Season BEAR SPECIAL NOTE: GENERAL BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ers are encouraged to contact the nearest Department office by telephone to coordinate inspections. telephone to coordinate Department encouraged to contact the nearest office by ers are Bear: Commission Order 9 (continued) as a premolor tooth will be removed from the bear. If the hide is frozen, ensure that the attached proof of sex that the attached proof identifiable. Successful hunt- is accessible and ensure If the hide is frozen, the bear. from tooth will be removed as a premolor Game and Fish Department employee for inspection (pursuant to R12-4-308). If the skull is frozen, it should be defrosted prior to presenting for inspection prior to presenting it should be defrosted frozen, If the skull is for inspection (pursuant to R12-4-308). Game and Fish Department employee Within 10 days of taking a bear, the hunter (or their designee) shall present the bear’s skull and hide with attached proof of sex days of taking a bear, the hunter (or their designee) the bear’s skull and hide with attached proof to a designated shall present Arizona Within 10 the bear taken, management unit where the bear was taken, and telephone number at which the hunter can be reached to obtain additional information. at which the hunter can be reached and telephone number management taken, the bear was the bear taken, unit where phone at 1-800-970-BEAR (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. The report tag number, sex shall include the hunter’s name, hunting license number, phone at 1-800-970-BEAR of (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. BEAR tele- Department all hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish SPECIAL office in person or by in R12-4-308, REGULATIONS: As prescribed obtain a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer. obtain a nonpermit-tag from Tag Required Tag Methods of TakeLegal Bag Limit crossbow, Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, General or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. season, except hunt bear in any bear seasons, you must spring a bear tag. hunting or combination license and hunt bear in Arizona, you need a valid To To License Required Aug 5 - Aug 2016 18, Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, Aug 5 - Aug 2016 18, Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, Oct 2016 28 - Dec 31, Aug 5 - Aug 2016 18, Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, - SepAug 8, 19 2016 Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, Aug 5 - Aug 2016 18, Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, Bear Hunts

Bear: Commission Order 9 (continued) GENERAL BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Fem Harv Limit Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13) 9 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13,17) 10, 18A, 19B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,10,13,15,18) 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, and 20B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13,15,18) 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, and 20B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13,16) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,8,10,13) 21 Any bear except sows with cubs 4 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,3,10,13) 22 North Any bear except sows with cubs 4 Aug 5 - Aug 18, 2016 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,4,10,11,13) 22 South Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,5,10,13) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Aug 5 - Aug 18, 2016 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,6,10,13) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,10,13) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13) 24B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Sep 30 - Oct 27, 2016 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 12 Oct 28 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13) 28 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Sep 30 - Oct 27, 2016 (1,2,10,13) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Oct 28 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,9,10,13) 31 Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,9,10,12,13) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2016 (1,2,10,13) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Total 105

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 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,10) 1, 2A, 2B, and 2C Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,10) 3B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,10) 3C Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,10) 4B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 19 - Sep 25, 2016 (1,2,10,14) 6B (excluding Camp Navajo) and 11M Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,10,16) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,3,10) 22 North Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,5,10) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2016 (1,2,10) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Aug 19 - Sep 29, 2016 (1,2,10) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 19 - Sep 29, 2016 (1,2,9,10,12) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 19 - Sep 29, 2016 (1,2,10) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 19 - Sep 29, 2016 (1,2,10) 35A and 35B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 19 - Sep 29, 2016 (1,2,7,10) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs Total 21

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

58 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 59 on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north and Rd; north and Rd to Contreras on Iron Springs Rd (FR 102); Rd to Tonto west on Contreras on Fair Oaks Rd; east to Fair north on FR 102 Rd (FR south 6); Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. on Williamson Valley within ¼ mile of an occu- portions of Unit 19A are closed to bear pied residence or building beginning at the hunting during this season: intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy on Glass- 89A to Glassford Hill Rd; south ford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. within ¼ mile of an occu- portions of Unit 19B pied residence or building are closed to bear this season: beginning at the hunting during intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gurley St) ; west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; Rd; north- north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd west on Miller Valley Rd northwest on Iron Springs (County Rd 10); Rd (County Rd 5); north to Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington on Williamson Valley north and Railroad tracks; Northern Santa Fe east along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe to HwyRailroad tracks 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. within ¼ mile of an occu- portions of Unit 20A pied residence or building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy Ave 69 and Central Ave to Miami St; in Mayer; west on Central south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main Mist Ave; St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; southeast on Fair west on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin continue south and west Rd (County Rd 177); to Senator on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) Hwy (FR north and west on Senator Hwy 52); Creek Creek Rd; west on Wolf (FR to Wolf 52) to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy to the Copper 89 Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); to Copper 53 Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron north and east on 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. 69 and Central Within the following described area, those Within the following described area, those Within the following area, those described 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 16. 17. 18. Bear Hunts Bear Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12- 4-802) is allowed by permit only, available through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau more informa- of Land Management. For tion, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/ 348-4400 aravaipa.htm. Harvestal Female a given unit is Limit for met during a calendar year, that unit or portion thereof will close to bear hunting for the current and future bear seasons during that Harvest The Annual Female calendar year. Limit is comprised of any female bear killed by a hunter or the Department. Refer to the table below Harvest for the Annual Female Limit by unit. National Forest the loop formed by Tonto Canyon also known as the Walnut Road 647, Enclosure, is open to public entry and the taking of bear during open season. serves is open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Unit Hunting in County Preserves32 Parksor is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting or golf occupied building, boat ramp, range, course. Developed areas do not include trails. boundaries are closed to bear hunting during this hunt. in Unit 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 mile of any occupied permitted within 1/4 building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. within ¼ mile of an occu- portions of Unit 17B pied residence or building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) Rd (County Rd 5); west and Williamson Valley Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Desert, Ironwood Forest, Sonoran open to hunt- National Monuments are Fria in is open to ing when the unit they occur hunting. hunt cancellations or no at any time with little prior notification. is can- In the event a hunt in security,celled due to an increase hunters for these permits will not be reim- drawn bursed or otherwise by the compensated Department. Applica-Arizona Game and Fish be submitted to the tions for these hunts must Department by the Arizona Game and Fish published deadline. HarvestAnnual Female Limit – If the Annu- The following Pima County park or pre- Areas of private property within municipal Rogers Lake Coconino County Area Natural Within the following described area, those The area within the fenced enclosure inside 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 9. hunts -- Access to Aravaipa and 32 Unit 31 8. Cliffs, Vermilion Canyon-Parashant, The Grand

as bait at any time to attract or take bear or take bear time to attract as bait at any (R12-4-303). ing the female harvestfor a particular limit killed, by either hunt- hunt has been reported at sundowners, the unit(s) will be closed the immediately following. Hunters Wednesday are responsible for calling 1-800-970-BEAR before hunting to determine if their de- (2327) The female harvestsired hunt unit is still open. and Fort 35A/35B limit is combined for Unit Huachuca hunts will close hunts, and both when the female harvest is reached for limit Unit 35A/35B. located north of the following: Beginning at River and the East the conﬂuence of the Verde Riv- River; easterly along the East Verde Verde er to FR on FR 406; easterly 406 to Payson; Creek (the easterly on AZ Hwy to Tonto 260 Unit Boundary). located south of the following: Beginning at River and the East the conﬂuence of the Verde Riv- River; easterly along the east Verde Verde er to FR on FR 406; easterly 406 to Payson; Creek (the easterly on AZ Hwy to Tontao 260 Unit Boundary). located north of the following: Beginning at Creek and Spring Creek; the junction of Tonto east on FR east along Spring Creek to FR 134; to AZ Hwy 288; east on FR 129 to FR 129; 134 east on AZ Hwy to FR 288 east on FR 54; 54 east to FR south on FR 202; to FR 202 127; to the east on FR 127A to FR 127A; on FR 127 White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary. located south of the following: Beginning at Creek and Spring Creek; the junction of Tonto east on FR east along Spring Creek to FR 134; to AZ Hwy 288; east on FR 129 to FR 129; 134 east on AZ Hwy to FR 288 east on FR 54; 54 east to FR south on FR 202; to FR 202 127; to the east on FR 127A to FR 127A; on FR 127 White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary. is open to bear hunting only to properly licensed military Huachuca and Fort civilian Huachucapersonnel holding a valid Fort post only hunts are only hunting permit. Youth open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents holding a val- Huachucaid Fort post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regula- Huachuca.tions must be obtained from Fort Protection may result in Increases in Force

shall knowingly No person substance use any Huachuca The Fort Army Garrison in Unit 35A 2. number of female bears equal- When the 3. North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 4. South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 22 5. North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 23 6. South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 23 7. 1. Bear Notes: Mountain Lion Hunts

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

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). Tag Required A hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit as prescribed under R12-4-216. Bag Limit One (1) mountain lion per calendar year statewide except in units with a multiple bag limit and Units 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B. In units with a multiple bag limit, hunters may take one (1) mountain lion per day until the multiple bag limit is reached. Once the multiple bag limit has been reached, the season will remain open and revert to calendar year bag limit of one (1) mountain lion. Mountain lions taken under the one (1) per day multiple bag limit do not apply towards the calendar year bag limit until the multiple bag limit is reached. In Units 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B, the annual bag limit is three (3). Mountain lions taken under the annual bag limit of three (3) do not apply towards the calendar year bag limit. Definition Daylong means the 24-hour period between midnight and midnight. To hunt mountain lion in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a mountain lion tag. To hunt mountain lion in any season, you must obtain a hunt nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. MOUNTAIN LION SPECIAL REGULATIONS: As prescribed in R12-4-308, all hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish Department office in person or by telephone at 1-877-438-0447 within 48 hours of taking a lion. The report shall include the hunter’s name, hunting license number, tag number, sex of the lion taken, management unit where the lion was taken, and telephone number at which the hunter can be reached to obtain additional information. Within 10 days of taking a lion, the hunter (or their designee) shall present the lion’s skull and hide with attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection (pursuant to R12-4-308). If the skull is frozen, it should be defrosted prior to presenting for inspection as a premolor tooth will be removed from the lion. If the hide is frozen, ensure that the attached proof of sex is accessible and identifiable. Successful hunters are encouraged to contact the nearest Department office by telephone to coordinate inspections. Hunters may encounter mountain lions wearing radio collars around Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson, Tucson, and western Maricopa County. The lions instru- mented with these collars are part of several ongoing research projects. The collars are used to track lion movements as researchers try to learn how the lions use various habitat types and urban interface areas. The longevity of these lions is important to the ongoing research, and data collected will help to improve Arizona’s management of lions in the future. If you would like more information about any of these research efforts please contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department Research Branch at (623) 236-7247. Also, if one of these animals is harvested, the hunter is asked to return the collar, as well as any other marking device, such as an ear tag, to a Department office or officer when doing the required physical check-in of the carcass parts. MOUNTAIN LION SPECIAL NOTE: In accordance with R12-4-305(H), an individual may retain the carcass of a lion taken under A.R.S. 17-302 when the season is closed.

60 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 61 8 8 15 15 12 --- 10 10 18 60 Multiple Bag Limit Bag Multiple Multiple Bag Limit Bag Multiple 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Legal WildlifeLegal Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens WildlifeLegal Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens WildlifeLegal Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens Legal WildlifeLegal Any lion except spotted kittens or females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittensor females spotted by accompanied kittens Any lion except spotted kittensor females spotted by accompanied kittens MOUNTAIN LION MOUNTAIN Mountain Lion Hunts Lion Mountain MOUNTAIN LION MOUNTAIN 28 (South of U.S. Hwy 70) 21 16A South16A and South 18B 16A North 16A 15B (west15B of Temple Bar Rd),15C, and 15D 40A,39, 42, 40B, 43A, 43B, 41, 44A, and 44B 25M, 26M,11M, and 38M Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, National Statewide (excluding Units CountyMohave and Lands 11M, Park 25M, 26M, 38M, 40A, 39, 42, 40B, 43A, 43B, 41, 44A, and 44B, and any hunt listed below in limit) bag with multiple a 10 Order Commission Lower Blue River HuntArea in Unit 27 Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27

(2,25,27) (2,25,27) (2,14,25,27) (2,25,27,37) (2,25,27) (3,5,10,23,25,27) (4,6,7,17,18,19,24, 25,28) Notes Notes Notes Notes (1,5,10,11,12,19, 20,21,22,24,25, 26,30,31,32,33, 34,35,36,37) (2,8) (2,15)

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Season Dates Season ARCHERY-ONLY MOUNTAIN LION MOUNTAIN ARCHERY-ONLY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL (BAG LIMIT OF 3 WITH SHOOTING DAYLONG HOURS) LION MOUNTAIN Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. (DAYLONG SHOOTING HOURS) SHOOTING GENERAL (DAYLONG Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 2016 Jul 1, 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 in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. (DAYLIGHT SHOOTING HOURS) SHOOTING GENERAL (DAYLIGHT Mountain Lion: Commission10 Order Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 2016 Jul 1, - Jun 30, 2017 2016 Jul 1, Mountain Lion Hunts

Mountain Lion Notes:

1. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open for mountain lion Hunting is not permitted in the following area to BLM road 1045; southerly on BLM road 1045 to hunting only to properly licensed hunters hold- of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of land the bottom of Whitmore Canyon; south in Whit- ing a valid Camp Navajo hunting permit. A hunter west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as more Canyon to the Colorado River. the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 16, education course is required. For more informa- 14. Unit 16A South and 18B South Hunt Area - Those Township 1 South, Range 7 East. tion on Camp Navajo hunting opportunities go portions of Units 16A and 18B beginning in Wikie- to https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/ 7. The following described area in Unit 26M is up at Chicken Springs Road and U.S. Hwy 93; camp-navajo/garrison-operations/camp-navajo- closed to hunting: those private lands lying just north on U.S. Hwy 93 for 2.2 miles to Pump Sta- hunting-information. Increases in Force Protection north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, tion Road; east on Pump Station Road for 0.9 may result in hunt cancellations at any time with 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 miles to Back Road; north on Back Road for 1.8 little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is East. miles to Boner Canyon Road (unmarked); north- cancelled due to an increase in security, hunters east on Boner Canyon Road to Bogles Ranch 8. Lower Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 - That por- holding these permits will not be reimbursed or Road near SV Ranch headquarters (stay right at tion of Unit 27 beginning at the junction of the otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and each road fork); south on Bogles Ranch Road for New Mexico state line and U.S. Hwy 78; west on Fish Department. 3.5 miles to Black Canyon drainage; northeast in U.S. Hwy 78 to FR road 212; northwest on FR road 2. When the number of mountain lions equaling Black Canyon drainage to Francis Creek; south- 212 to the San Francisco River; southwest along the multiple bag limit for a particular hunt has east on Francis Creek to Burro Creek; northeast the San Francisco River to Sardine Canyon; west been reported, that hunt will revert to the state- on Burro Creek to Conger Creek; southeast on along Sardine Canyon to U.S. Hwy 191; north on wide bag limit of one (1) lion per calendar year at Conger Creek to Conger Springhead; south on ac- U.S. Hwy 191 to Forest Trail 14 (AD Bar Trail); east sundown the Wednesday immediately following. cess road to Bozarth Mesa Road; east on Bozarth on Forest Trail 14 to Blue River; south along the Hunters are responsible for calling 1-877-438- Mesa Road to Camp Wood (Yolo) Road, the Unit Blue River to the confluence of the Little Blue Riv- 0447 before hunting to determine if the multiple 17B-18B boundary; southwest on Camp Wood er; northeast along the Little Blue River to Forest bag limit for their desired hunt unit is still in Road to AZ Hwy 96 in Bagdad; southeast on AZ Trail 41; east on Forest Trail 41 to the Arizona- effect. Hwy 96 to the Santa Maria River; southwest along New Mexico state line; south along the state line Santa Maria River to Alamo Lake; westerly along 3. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is to U.S. Hwy 78. the north shore of Alamo Lake to Alamo Road; closed to mountain lion hunting except those 9. 6A South Hunt Area - That portion of 6A east of northwest on Alamo Road to Chicken Springs areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regu- I-17 and south of FR 213 (Stoneman Lake Road). Road; southeast on Chicken Springs Road to U.S. lations to properly licensed U.S. citizens holding Hwy 93. a valid YPG Hunting Program Access Permit and 10. Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and coordinating with YPG Range Control. Hunters 46B is subject to military closure and requires 15. Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 - That por- drawn for units 41, 43A, or 43B who plan to hunt coordination with the appropriate land man- tion of Unit 27 beginning at the Junction of U.S. on YPG must obtain a hunting access permit be- agement agency for hunting access to Barry M. Highway 180 and the New Mexico state line; fore entering YPG. Access permits are issued at Goldwater Range (BMGR) and some adjacent ar- south along the New Mexico state line to For- the YPG Visitor Center located at building 2020 eas. The BMGR is closed to hunting except open est Trail 41; northwest along Forest Trail 41 to the at the Wahner E. Brooks Exhibit Park off Imperi- public recreational use areas, as allowed by an Little Blue River; south-southwest along the Lit- al Dam Road. Office hours are Monday-Thursday authorized entry permit. Due to military activities tle Blue River to the confluence of the Blue River; 6:30am to 5:00pm. Hunting access permit ap- some hunting areas may be temporarily closed north along the Blue River to Forest Trail 14; west plicants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, on short notice. For specifics about accessing on Forest Trail 14 to U.S. Highway 191; north on receive a Range Safety Briefing, and undergo an the BMGR refer to the Index: Hunting on Military U.S. Highway 191 to U.S. Highway 180; east on NCIC background check. Furthermore, all fire- Reservations. U.S. Highway 180 to the New Mexico state line. arms must be registered at the visitor center prior 11. The Florence Military Reservation (training areas 16. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravaipa Can- to entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms into B and D: the areas north and south of Cotton- yon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) the visitor center. Due to military activities some wood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is subject to is allowed by permit only, available through the hunting areas may be temporarily closed on short short term closures due to military operations, Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- notice. Updates will be posted on Facebook at: including live fire operations, and requires coordi- agement. For more information, contact the https://www.facebook.com/USAYPG. For infor- nation with the Florence Military Reservation for Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4450 or www. mation write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground hunting access. For specific closure dates or any blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa.htm. - Bldg. 307, Attn: Hunting Program, 307 C. Street, other access concerns, contact the Florence Mili- 17. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all Yuma, AZ 85365-9498, email: usarmy.ypg.imcom. tary Reservation at 602-267-2062. A map of the incorporated lands, including private property [email protected]; call (928) 328-2125; or Florence Military Reservation is located on the within municipal boundaries, are closed to hunt- visit http://www.yuma.army.mil/Visiting/ Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, ing unless opened under Commission Order. HuntingatYPG.aspx. azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation in Incorporated includes all municipal and corporate the search box). 4. Tucson Mountain Park in Unit 38M is open to limits. County islands are open to hunting provid- mountain lion hunting for archery-only. Hunt- 12. The area within the fenced enclosure inside the ed the hunter does not discharge a firearm within ing in County Parks, opened by this Commission loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road 647, ¼ mile of an occupied farmhouse, residence, cab- Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any de- also known as the Walnut Canyon Enclosure, is in, lodge, or building without permission of the veloped picnic area, developed camp ground, open to public entry and the taking of mountain owner or resident. Privately held lands within shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or lion during open season. county islands may be closed by the landowner. golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 13. 13B South Hunt Area - That portion of Unit 13B 18. The following described area in the City of Mar- 5. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, south of the following line: beginning at the junc- icopa in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: that Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria tion of the Arizona/Nevada state line and County portion of the city east of Green Road, south of National Monuments are open to hunting when Road 101; northeast along County Road 101 to Smith Enke Road, and east of the Cobblestone the unit they occur in is open to hunting. County Road 5; southerly on County Road 5 to subdivision and that portion of the city north of 6. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. County Road 257; southerly on County Road 257 Farrell Road and west of White and Parker Road. 62 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 63 tions of Unit 19A within ¼ mile of an occupied within ¼ mile 19A tions of Unit lion building are closed to mountain residence or at the in- this season: beginning hunting during tersection of AZ Hwy AZ 89 and Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwyeast on Hwy 89A; 89A to Glassford Hill Rd to AZGlassford Hill Rd; south on Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. within ¼ mile of an occupied tions of Unit 19B closed to mountain lion residence or building are beginning at the in- hunting during this season: tersection of AZ Hwy AZ 89 and Hwy 69 (Gurley Grove Ave; north on St) ; west on Gurley St to northwest on Mill- Rd; Grove Ave to Miller Valley (County Rd to Iron Springs Rd Rd 10); er Valley northwest on Iron Springs Rd to Williamson Val- ley Rd (County Rd 5); north on Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington Railroad Northern Santa Fe along the Burlington north and east tracks; North- to Hwy tracks Railroad ern Santa Fe 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. ¼ mile of an occupied within tions of Unit 20A residence or building are closed to mountain lion this season: beginning at the east- hunting during ern junction of Hwy Ave in Mayer; 69 and Central to Miami St; south on Miami Ave west on Central St to Main St; west on Main St to First St; south on Mist Ave to on Fair Mist Ave; east First St to Fair Jefferson St; southwest on Jefferson St which be- continue comes Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); south and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) to Senator Hwy (FR north and west on Sen- 52); ator Hwy Creek Rd; west on Wolf (FR to Wolf 52) Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR north on FR 53); Basin to Copper 53 Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron Springs Rd north and east on Iron Springs (County Rd 10); Rd to Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to Miller Valley Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer. in Kingman at Exit 48 on I-40; south and west on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 95 (exit 9); southerly on U. S. Hwy 95 to the Bill Williams River; easterly along the Bill Williams River to Alamo Lake; easterly along the north shore of Alamo Lake to Ala- mo Road; northwest on Alamo Road to Chicken Springs Road; northeast on Chicken Springs Road to U.S. Hwy 93; north and west on U.S. Hwy 93 and I-40 to Kingman (exit 48). the followingWithin por- described area, those Within the following area, those por- described Within the following described area, those por- beginning North - That portion of Unit 16A 16A 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 34. 35. 36. 37. 3C, 4A, 4B, 27, and 39 west of AZ and 39 3C, 4A, 4B, 27, Hwy 85) are this hunt. lion hunting during closed to mountain subject to temporary closures in February spe- for locatedcial events. All state lands of Cochie south East. South, Range 12 11 in Township Canyon Trail be taken at night with the aid of artificial light; be taken at night with the however, to or op- the light may not be attached from a vehicle. erated in ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building in ¼ mile of an occupied to limits are closed within municipal or corporate this season. mountain lion hunting during Unit 6B is open to mountain lion hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not per- mile of any occupied building, mitted within 1/4 wildlife viewing or devel- platform, picnic area, oped trailhead. cated in Avra Valley are open to hunting: the cated Valley in Avra Duval property the Buckalew, and in Unit 36C and Trust Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, Wa- all other Tucson 37A; properties in Unit 205 ter Properties are closed to hunting. All open City properties are foot access only at des- of Tucson ignated entryand out at points. Please sign in sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. within ¼ mile of an occupied tions of Unit 15B residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: beginning at the junc- Ave; Ave and Tennessee Tennessee tion of West Lane; south Ave to Patterson east on Tennessee Wash; Lane to Tennessee and west on Patterson to Tennes- Wash northeast along Tennessee Ave to 6th St; north see Ave; west on Tennessee on 6th St to Emerson Ave; west on Emerson Ave Ten- to 4th St; north and west on 4th St to West Ave to Tennessee nessee Ave; south on West Ave. Tennessee tions of Unit 16A within ¼ mile of an occupied tions of Unit 16A residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: that portion of Unit Sec- West, North, Range 15 20 in Township 16A (Pine Lakes Communitytion 28 is within this area). tions of Unit 17B within ¼ mile of an occupied tions of Unit 17B residence or building are closed to mountain lion hunting during this season: beginning at the and junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) Rd (County Rd 5); west on Iron Williamson Valley Rd; north and west on Springs Rd to Contreras north on FR (FR Rd 102); Rd to Tonto Contreras Oaks Rd to Wil- Oaks Rd; east on Fair to Fair 102 Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson liamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. Valley The area in Unit 37A in the Town of Marana is of Marana in the Town in Unit 37A The area Those portions of Units 11M, 25M, and 26M with- and 26M 25M, 11M, Those portions of Units CountyRogers Lake Coconino Area in Natural Properties lo- Water The following City of Tucson Within the following described area, those por- Within the following described area, those por- this note, mountain lions may In units listed with Within the following described area, those por- Mountain Lion Hunts Lion Mountain 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

boundaries (except in Units 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, boundaries (except in Units 1, County are open to hunting as defined in R12-4- and are open for archery-only: Lake Pleasant, 321 Mountains, Estrella Mountain and White Tank McDowell Mountain Regional parks; McDowell Preserve;Sonoran and portions of Skyline Re- (Back Countrygional Park designated area only – contact the Arizona Game and Fish Depart- ment’s Mesa Regional office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, or golf course. De- occupied building, boat ramp, veloped areas do not include trails. Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to hunt- 28, 27, 26, 23, 22, 21, 20, 17, 16, ing: Sections 15, 4 North, Township and 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township West Range 19 West. 3 North, Range 19 rana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: beginning at in Unit 37A rana Valley the intersection of Sanders Road and Avra Road; north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Canal; southwest along Arizona Project Central Valley Project Canal to Avra Arizona the Central Road to the intersec- Valley Road; west on Avra tion of Sanders Road. to hunting: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch and 15, south of Arivaca Road in Sections 14 East. The remainder South, Range 11 20 Township of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting. are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and Ranch in Units 32 are open to hunting: A-7 Property Ridge Bar Six Oracle in Unit 33, 33, Bar Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Ranch in Unit 33, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, V Ranch in Unit 34B, in Diamond Bell Ranch Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, and 36B, Marley Ranch in Units 36A Unit 36A, Kings 98 and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit Ranch in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, in Unit 36C, Verdugo 36C, Buckelew in Ranch Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Ranch in Unit Lords Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, in Unit 37A. Mountain Park and Tortolita 37A, Hunting in County by this Commis- opened Parks, sion Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, or building, boat ramp, occupied shooting range, golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. in Units 26M and 37A is closed to hunting: begin- is closed to hunting: and 37A in Units 26M Road and intersection of Cornman ning with the Road to Mil- Road; south on LaPalma LaPalma Road to Overfield ligan Road; west on Milligan Road to Cornman Road; Road; north on Overfield Road. LaPalma east on Cornman Road to Areas of private property within the municipal The following parks and preserves in Maricopa of The following described area in the Town of Ma- The following described area in the Town The following Pima County parks and preserves

of Eloy The following area in the Town described The following is closed described area in Unit 36B 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20.

19. Mountain Notescontinued: Lion Population Management Hunts

Beginning in 2003-2004, the Arizona Game and Fish De- • The hunter pool list will be purged by the Depart- • If your application is selected during a random partment established Population Management Hunts ment Dec. 31, 2016. You may apply at any time drawing for a population management hunt, the De- and the Hunter Pool. AZGFD Wildlife Managers have during the year (note: do not include the hunter partment will attempt to contact you three times by found that previous hunt strategies designed to manage pool hunt application form with a hunt permit-tag telephone within a 24-hour period. If you cannot be some wildlife populations are not meeting objectives. application—you must apply separately. See applica- contacted within 24 hours, your application will be When regular hunt seasons don’t meet management ob- tion below for instructions). returned to the hunter pool for inclusion in future jectives, conflicts between wildlife and other uses of the population management hunts during that year. • To complete your application, you must designate land can occur. Population management hunts are de- the species of animal(s) you desire to hunt and the • If you are offered a restricted non-permit tag for a signed to allow the Department to achieve supplemental weapon type(s). You must also submit a $13 ap- population management hunt, pursuant to R12-4- harvests of wildlife when traditional harvest strategies plication fee (residents) or a $15 application fee 115, you may decline to participate. If you decline to have not met their objectives. Population management (non-residents) (note: one application fee per appli- participate, your application will be returned to the hunts will enhance the Department’s ability to meet cation—not per species). Please do not send cash. hunter pool for inclusion in future population man- population and habitat management objectives. agement hunts during that year (note: if you agree • You may designate more than one species and The following information is important to know if you to participate in a population management hunt but weapon type on the application form. If you choose are planning on applying for a population manage- fail to purchase your tag within the timeframe des- to designate more than one species and weapon ment hunt. ignated when you are contacted, you will not be type on your hunter pool application, your name eligible for further population management hunts will be included in the hunter pool for each spe- • Population management hunts may occur as neces- that year). cies and weapon type you designate. This means sary, under the provisions of R12-4-115 (page 120). that you may be eligible to participate in a popula- • If you elect to participate in a population manage- • The Population Management Seasons Commission tion management hunt for more than one species or ment hunt, it is probable that you will be asked to Order 26 approved by the Commission designates method of take each year (note: annual bag limits arrive in the field to hunt within a few days of being the range of species, season dates, open areas, legal apply to all population management hunts and may contacted (note: purchase of restricted nonpermit- wildlife, lawful taking methods, and maximum tag limit your ability to participate in a population man- tag and applicable hunting license prior to hunting is numbers for population management hunts to be agement hunt or regular season hunt). required). prescribed by the Director and implemented under • If you participate in a population management hunt • Restricted non-permit tags issued through the hunt- R12-4-115. and fill your annual bag limit for that species, you er pool may be purchased through the Department’s • When a population management hunt is found to be may not participate in a regular hunting season for Phoenix office. See the front of the hunting regula- necessary, as prescribed in R12-4-115, hunters will that species even if you are drawn through the nor- tions booklet for the address and phone number. be selected from the hunter pool made up of hunter mal draw process (note: A.R.S. 17-332.E. prohibits • You will not gain or lose bonus points when you pool applicants (see application below). the issuing of a refund for the purchase of a license apply for, or participate in, a population manage- or a permit). ment hunt. Form may be photocopied. Do not include this form with a Hunt Permit-tag Application Form (See R12-4-115 on page 119) Have you: Mail Application and Fee (do not send cash) to: Filled in all the blanks? Arizona Game and Fish Department Enclosed the $13 (residents) or $15 (non-residents) application fee? Attention: Drawer FAB Signed your application? 5000 W. Carefree Highway Indicated your choice of species? Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000 HUNTER POOL APPLICATION For Jan. 1, 2016 thru Dec. 31, 2016 Please provide your hunting license number. (2 character license prefix required) Last Name ______First Name ______MI ______

Street ______

City ______State ______Zip Code ______

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

Choose 1 to 5 Species: Deer Elk Bear Javelina Bison

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

Birthdate ______/ ______/ ______Resident Non-resident

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

Signature ______Date ______FORM 55

64 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 65 20 25 45 175 150 125 200 650 Permits Permits Muzzleloader weapons as 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Any javelina Any javelina Any Legal WildlifeLegal javelina Any javelina Any Legal WildlifeLegal Any javelina Any javelina Any Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunt and Fish a Short-term Combination Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 16A Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 16A within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to in javelina hunting during this season: that portion of Unit 16A (Pine Lakes Com- Section 28 West, North, Range 15 20 Township munity is within this area). Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 15B within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Ave to Ave; east on Tennessee Ave and Tennessee Tennessee West to Tennessee Lane Patterson Lane; south and west on Patterson Ave; west on to Tennessee Wash northeast along Tennessee Wash; on Ave to 6th St; north on 6th St to Emerson Ave; west Tennessee Tennessee Emerson Ave to 4th St; north and west on 4th St to West Ave. Ave to Tennessee Tennessee Ave; south on West 13. 14. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL 36A 36B Open Areas Open 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D (except16A Mohave County Park Lands) Open Areas Open 28, 29, 30A, and 30B, 32 31, 33 Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT or combination license Any valid hunting crossbowprescribed andR12-4-318, or bow and arrow in R12-4-101 as prescribed in R12-4-304 hunts. management all population annual bag limits. Annual bag limits apply to Refer to individual species Management Season structure. offered through the Population is a restricted nonpermit-tag A Companion Tag is assigned and hunt which a hunt number hunts mirror another big game animal hunt for Companion Tag of hunt permit-tags for are only available to holders Tags Companion the draw. permit-tags are issued through can at any Department ofﬁce. be purchased Companion Tags the associated hunt number. Hunting License (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). for Resident and 14 (See table on page Hunting License 64. Refer to page Hunt: AnyGeneral ﬁrearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed or crossbow if in R12-4-304.and R12-4-318, Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow in R12-4-304 as prescribed Muzzleloader Hunt: you possess a crossbow as allowed permit under R12-4-216. Population Management Hunts Management Population (1,7,11) (1,7,11) Notes (1,7,11,14) (1,7,11,13) Notes (1,3,7,11,12) (1,7)

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

Bag Limit Deﬁnition License Required Tag Required Tag Methods of Take Legal Total Nov 18 - NovNov 24, 2016 18 - NovNov 24, 2016 18 Total Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2016 - NovNov 27, 18 2016 Dec - Dec 16 31,

Season Dates Season JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY (MUZZLELOADER) POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS MANAGEMENT POPULATION (MUZZLELOADER) YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. JAVELINA YOUTH-ONLY POPULATION MANAGEMENT SEASONS MANAGEMENT POPULATION YOUTH-ONLY JAVELINA Population Management Seasons: Management Population Commission 26 Order Oct 7 - Oct 2016 13, Oct 7 - Oct 2016 13,

11. 12. 7. 3. is extremely restricted. and 32 30B, 30A, Hunter access in Units 29, 1. Population Management Notes: Wolf or Coyote? Know the Differences USFWS AGFD

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

KNOW THE DIFFERENCES

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2 inches wide 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 smaller, more delicate similar to wolves: by is 2 1/2 inches long prominent, pointed and relatively long grizzled gray, rust or buff; rarely white or black rust or buff; rarely grizzled gray, tends to ee immediately ) (Canis latrans Coyote • Nose is slender and pointed • are Ears • very Fur color is • are Legs and feet • Weighs 20–35 pounds • Usually displays skittish behavior, • paw Front weigh- on the small side, are Description: Coyotes ing less than 35 pounds. An adult measures about length of with a total tall at the shoulder, 21 inches like a shep- looks much The coyote up to 49 inches. and heavy long, the pelage being rather dog, herd or grizzled appearance. a shaggy often presenting tipped sometimes gray, or tawny The fur is reddish Ears are bushy. and very The tail is large with black. pointed. is sharply the slender muzzle and upright, among is considerable Seasonal color variation and duller pelage is grayer and immature coyotes, than that of an adult. desert low from occupied, are All habitats Habitat: but the coyote and woodland, to montane forest high elevation forested, thickly tends to avoid areas. 3 1/2 inches wide - 5–5.5 feet long, in 70–80 pounds and 30 radio collars similar to coyotes: Know the Differences the Know by is 4 1/2 inches long - longer, giving wolves a more lanky ap more rounded and relatively short grizzled gray, black, rust or buff; not all white or all black, grizzled gray, black larger feet are pearance; not ee as quickly may Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) Wolf Mexican • blocky Nose is broad and • are Ears • very Fur color is 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 • are Legs • Weighs 50–80 pounds • Sometimes displays curious behavior and • have Not all wolves • paw Front but wolf Description: Smaller than a northern gray are larger than a coyote. Adults are inches at the shoulder. Adults than fe- larger Males are tail. cluding a 14- to 17-inch to body. in proportion large and feet are Head males. out ears with wide tufts of hair that grow erect Small, most distinc- wolf’s one of the Mexican are and down color is often mottled or patchy, Body features. tive and buff. to brown and black gray from varying Condor Country: Why Non-lead Ammunition?

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

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

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

68 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Big Game Seasons 69 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Get a subscriptionGet to 800-777-0015 • www.azgfd.gov/magazine 800-777-0015 • www.azgfd.gov/magazine and an annual wildlife calendar. wildlife and an annual magazine, including access to the digital version version the digital access to including magazine, Arizona Views! Wildlife 6 issues of this award-winning 6 issues of this award-winning get: just $8.50 you For 70 Arizona Game and Fish Department —www.azgfd.gov Arizona GameandFish Department

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2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 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 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 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 controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 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 2016-17 hunting season quail respond to winter rains, scaled quail If you’re up for a challenge and want to ex- is looking good for the small game hunter. respond to spring rains, and Mearns’ quail re- plore new areas of the state, don’t forget spond to summer monsoonal rains. These All of our small game species go through about pursuing some of Arizona’s other up- time–period-speciﬁc precipitation patterns af- boom and bust cycles with varying frequency. land game. Chukars, dusky (blue) grouse, and fect the hatches and juvenile survival of each Generally, population ﬂuctuations corre- pheasant can take you on an adventure that species. When precipitation increases during spond with precipitation patterns. During the few others can. these time periods, these quail populations past few years, many of our small game pop- generally increase as well. As with any season or upcoming hunt, make ulations have suffered ebbs in the cycle. The sure you do your homework. Good luck and astute and successful small game hunter Yet, not all precipitation is good precipita- enjoy your hunting experience. For more in- keeps a watchful eye on rainfall patterns and tion. In the case of Abert’s tree squirrels, an formation on these species, seasons, and increases hunt success by targeting the spe- extended period of heavy snows with deep hunting regulations, please visit www.azgfd. cies or portion of the state where small game snow pack decreases their overwinter sur- gov/hunting. populations are most favorable. vival because they are forced to feed on less Tree Squirrel Hunting

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78 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 79 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 79 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Legal WildlifeLegal Any tree squirrel Legal 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 Tree Squirrel Hunting Squirrel Tree Open Areas Open Wildlife National for Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges and Unit 33) Open Areas Open Areas Open Open Areas Open 11M Wildlife National for Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges and Units 12A, 13A, and 12B, 13B) Open areas Statewide (excluding for National Wildlife Refuges and Unit 11M) 31 33 12A, 13A, and 12B, 13B

Notes (6) Notes Notes Notes (6,15) (6,15,22) (15) (6)

Your Hunter Questionnaire is Important! Hunter Questionnaire Your Be sure to respond. Aug 19 - Dec 31, 2016 - DecAug 31, 19 Season Dates Season Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and R12-4-802, 17-303 or 17-304 Commission801, and R12-4-803. Rules R12-4- FALCONRY-ONLY TREE SQUIRREL TREE FALCONRY-ONLY Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as specifically airports, opened golf in courses,this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY TREE SQUIRREL TREE ARCHERY-ONLY Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, preserves, within municipal municipal areas county include not parks, do county Areas Open preserves, airports, courses, posted treatment water golf or facilities (exceptas specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. R12-4-803. and Sections and or Commission 17-304 17-303 R12-4-802 Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT TREE SQUIRREL SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN Sep2016 30 - Dec 31, - SepAug 29, 19 2016 Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, countypreserves, (except as specifically airports, openedgolf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL TREE SQUIRREL GENERAL TREE Tree Squirrel: Commission 11 Order Tree

Sep 2016 30 - Dec 31, Jun 2016- Jul 30, 1, 2017 2017 MaySep 2016- 31, 1, - SepAug 8, 19 2016 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 Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,22,26,27) Any cottontail rabbit Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Bill Williams River, Buenos Aires, Cibola, Havasu, Imperial and Sep 1, 2016 - Feb 5, 2017 (2) Any cottontail rabbit San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuges Sep 30, 2016 - Feb 5, 2017 (2) Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Any cottontail rabbit

80 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 81 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 81 Legal WildlifeLegal Legal WildlifeLegal 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open cottontail Any rabbit Wildlife Refuges) National for Statewide (excluding areas Open cottontail Any rabbit

Cottontail Rabbit Hunting Rabbit Cottontail Notes Notes (1,2,6,9,10,27) (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19, 20,21,27,28)

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 COTTONTAIL RABBIT COTTONTAIL FALCONRY-ONLY - Jun 30, 2017 2016 Jul 1, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT COTTONTAIL RABBIT COTTONTAIL SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN Cottontail Rabbit:(continued) Commission 12 Order

Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 2016 Jul 1, COTTONTAIL RABBIT NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Predatory & Fur-bearing Mammals Hunting

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Predatory & Fur-bearing Mammals: Commission Order 13 GENERAL (DAYLIGHT SHOOTING HOURS) PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,17,18,21, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 Coyote and skunks 22,26,27) Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 (2) Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Coyote and skunks Sep 30, 2016 - Feb 5, 2017 (2) Kofa and Imperial National Wildlife Refuges Coyote and foxes (1,3,4,6,9,10,14,15,16,17,18, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel, and Aug 1, 2016 - Mar 31, 2017 21,22,26,27) Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) badger

GENERAL (DAYLONG SHOOTING HOURS) PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife 4A, 4B (north of Interstate 40), 5A, 5B, 8, 10, 12A, Dec 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017 (6,15,22,25,28) 12B, 13A, 13B, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, Coyote 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 31, 32, 42, and 44A

82 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 83 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 83 Legal WildlifeLegal Coyote and skunks Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel and badger WildlifeLegal Raccoon 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Open Areas Open Wildlife National Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges) Wildlife National Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges) Areas Open Wildlife National Statewide (excluding areas Open Refuges and 25M, Units 26M, 11M, and 38M)

Notes Notes (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15, 16,17,18,19,20,21,26,27,28) (1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, 14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21, 26,27,28) (1,5,6,14,15,16,17, 18,21,26,27) Predatory & Fur-bearing Mammals Hunting Mammals & Fur-bearing Predatory

Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. PURSUIT-ONLY PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS FUR-BEARING & PREDATORY PURSUIT-ONLY Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 2016 Jul 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2016 Aug 1, and 2016 Jul1 - Jul 31, Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2017 Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT (DAYLIGHT SHOOTING HOURS) PREDATORY & FUR-BEARING MAMMALS FUR-BEARING & HOURS) PREDATORY SHOOTING (DAYLIGHT SHOT SHOOTING WEAPON-SHOTGUN LIMITED Predatory Mammals: & Fur-bearing (continued) Commission 13 Order PREDATORY & FUR-BEARINGPREDATORY MAMMALS NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Other Birds & Mammals

Other Birds & Mammals: Commission Order 14 GENERAL OTHER BIRDS & MAMMALS Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,17, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 House (English) sparrow and European starling 18,21,22,26,27) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,17, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2016 Crow 18,21,22,26,27) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) (6,9,10,14,15,16,17,18, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Sep 1, 2016 - Mar 31, 2017 Coati 21,22,26,27) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, (6,9,10,14,15,16,17,18, Jul 1, 2016 - Mar 31, 2017 White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area in Unit 1, and Units Gunnison’s prairie dog 21,22,26,27) 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black- (1,6,9,10,14,15,16,17, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 footed ferret, Hualapai vole, Gunnison’s prairie dog, 18,21,22,23,26,27) Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) black-tailed prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, porcupine and wolves Sep 1, 2016 - Mar 31, 2017 (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, Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 14,15,16,17,18,19,20, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) House (English) sparrow and European starling 21,27,28) Jul 1, 2016 - Mar 31, 2017 11M Gunnison’s prairie dog All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black- Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 14,15,16,17,18,19,20, Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) footed ferret, Hualapai vole, Gunnison’s prairie dog, 21,23,27,28) 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 Crow Coati furbearing EXCEPT mammals, All mammals game mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black- dog, prairie Gunnison’s vole, ferret,footed Hualapai ocelot, jaguarundi, dog, jaguar, prairie black-tailed wolves and porcupine otter, 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Other Birds & Mammals & Birds Other Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open starling European (English) and House sparrow Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open dog prairie Gunnison’s Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Notes (1,6,9,10,27) (1,6,9,10,27) (6,9,10,27) (6,9,10,27) (1,6,9,10,27)

Jul 1, 2016 - Jun 30, 2017 2016 Jul 1, Sep 2016 1 - Dec 31, 2017 - Mar 31, Sep 2016 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2016 Jul 1, - Jun 30, 2017 2016 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) Commission14 Order OTHER BIRDS & MAMMALS NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Pheasant Hunting

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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required For hunters under age 10, you must either have a valid hunting or combination license or be accompanied by an adult who possesses a valid hunting or combination license. For hunters 10 years and older, any valid hunting or combination license (See table on page 14 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). To hunt in a Falconry-Only season, a Sport Falconry License is required as prescribed in R12-4-422 or R12-4-407. Tag Required For the Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot and Youth-Only seasons, hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Hunt: Shotgun shooting shot, crossbow, and bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons or falconry as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit as prescribed in R12-4-216. Falconry-Only Hunt: Falconry as deﬁned in R12-4-101 and as prescribed in R12-4-318. Limited Weapon Shotgun Two (2) pheasants. Each pheasant possessed shall have a hunt permit-tag attached. Shooting Shot Bag Limit Archery-Only and Two (2) pheasants per day. Falconry-Only Bag Limit Archery-Only Possession Limit Six (6) pheasants of which no more than two (2) may be taken in any one day. Falconry-Only Possession Limit Six (6) pheasants of which no more than two (2) may be taken in any one day. To hunt pheasant in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license. To hunt pheasant during the Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot season, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Youth-Only” designated hunt, provided that persons between the ages 10 and 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C).

Pheasant: Commission Order 15 LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT PHEASANT Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as speciﬁcally opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 11001 Sep 16 - Sep 22, 2016 (24) 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 11002 Sep 23 – Sep 29, 2016 (24) 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 11003 Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2016 (24) 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 Total 90

86 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 87 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 87 30 30 Permits Any pheasant WildlifeLegal Any pheasant Legal WildlifeLegal WildlifeLegal Any pheasant 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Pheasant Hunting Pheasant 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Wildlife Refuges) National for Statewide (excluding areas Open Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National for Statewide (excluding areas Open (24) (6) Notes Notes Notes (6) Sep 9 - Sep 2016 15, Season Dates Season

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Hunt No. Sep 9, 2016 - Feb 5,Sep 2017 2016 9, Season Dates Season Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and R12-4-802, 17-303 or 17-304 Commission801, and R12-4-803. Rules R12-4- FALCONRY-ONLY PHEASANT FALCONRY-ONLY Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. ARCHERY-ONLY PHEASANT ARCHERY-ONLY - FebSep 5, 2017 30, 2016 Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. YOUTH-ONLY LIMITED WEAPON SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT PHEASANT SHOT LIMITED SHOOTING WEAPON SHOTGUN YOUTH-ONLY Pheasant: Commission 15 Order PHEASANT NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES Quail 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. 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 Mearns’ WildlifeLegal Any quail Any quail 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 4/12/2016 11:30:26 AM Open Areas Open Open Areas Open Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open quail California Scaled and Gambel’s, San and Imperial, Kofa Havasu, Cibola, Williams River, Bill Wildlife Refuges National Bernardino Wildlife Refuges) National Statewide (excluding areas Open Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges and 25M, Units 26M, 11M, and 38M) 25M, 26M, and 38M Quail Hunting Quail

Notes Notes (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 19,20,21,26,27,28) (2) (1,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 19,20,21,26,27,28) (1,6,9,10,21,27) (6,27)

Season Dates Season Open Areas include areas closed to hunting but R12-4-321 by do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections and R12-4-802, 17-303 or 17-304 Commission801, and R12-4-803. Rules R12-4- FALCONRY-ONLY QUAIL FALCONRY-ONLY Sep 30, 2016 - FebSep 2017 12, 30, 2016 - FebSep 2017 12, 30, 2016 - Feb 2017 Dec 12, 2, 2016 2017 - Mar 11, Sep 2016 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2016 Jul1, Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. GENERAL QUAIL Quail: Commission16 Order QUAIL NOTES CAN BE FOUND 92-93. ON PAGES AdPages2016.indd 7 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, 2016 - Feb 5, 2017 (6) Open areas Statewide (excluding for National Wildlife Refuges) Any chukar

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

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

90 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 91 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 91 Legal WildlifeLegal grouseBlue ■ Distribution www.azgfd.gov. in Arizona, please visit For further on blue information 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 grouse, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them LEGAL REQUIREMENTS LEGAL Open Areas Open Open areas Statewide (excluding for National Wildlife Refuges and Unit 31) Blue Grouse Hunting Grouse Blue you must either have a valid hunting or combination license or be accompanied by an you must either have a valid hunting or combination hunters under age 10, For years and older, any valid hunting or hunters 10 license. For adult who possesses a valid hunting or combination for Resident and Non-resident license fees). combination license (See table on page 14 Three (3) blue grouse per day. day. (3) may be taken in any one Nine (9) blue grouse of which no more than three Notes (6) The Department would like to better survey

blue grouse hunter participation and success. To do this we are ask- blue grouse hunter participation and success. To ing grouse hunters to provide an address or email to the Department’s small game biologist so that they can be surveyed directly after the end of the season. This may be done by sending an email to: jodell@azgfd. gov or through regular mail to the Department’s main ofﬁce: Attention Game Branch. Attention Grouse Hunters: Attention Season Dates Season Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves,(except as speciﬁcally airports, opened golf in courses, this Commission or posted water Order) or treatment areas closed to facilities hunting under A.R.S. Sections andR12-4-802 17-303 or 17-304 Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-321, and R12-4-803. Blue Grouse: Commission 18 Order GENERAL BLUE GROUSE Sep 1 - Nov 6, 2016 Bag Limit Legal Methods of TakeLegal Limit Possession Hunt: Any lawful General as described in R12-4-304. method stamp is not required. hunt blue grouse A migratory in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license. bird To

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

1. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground 6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion 12. Within Unit 25M as described in R12- (YPG) is closed to hunting except those ar- Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, 4-108, all incorporated lands, including eas open in accordance with U.S. Army and Agua Fria National Monuments are private property within municipal bound- regulations to properly licensed U.S. citi- open to hunting when the unit they occur aries, are closed to hunting unless opened zens holding a valid YPG Hunting Program in is open to hunting. under Commission Order. Incorporated Access Permit and coordinating with YPG includes all municipal and corporate 7. The following described area in Unit 26M Range Control. Hunters drawn for units limits. County islands are open to hunting is closed to hunting: those private lands 41, 43A, or 43B who plan to hunt on YPG provided the hunter does not discharge lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek must obtain a hunting access permit be- a firearm within ¼ mile of an occupied in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 of Town- fore entering YPG. Access permits are farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, or ship 6 North, Range 4 East. issued at the YPG Visitor Center located at building without permission of the owner building 2020 at the Wahner E. Brooks Ex- 8. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. or resident. Privately held lands with- hibit Park off Imperial Dam Road. Office Hunting is not permitted in the following in county islands may be closed by the hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30am to area of Unit 25M: an unincorporated por- landowner. 5:00pm. Hunting access permit applicants tion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan 13. The following described area in the City must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes of Maricopa in Unit 26M is closed to hunt- receive a Range Safety Briefing, and County Island in Section 16, Township 1 ing: that portion of the city east of Green undergo an NCIC background check. Fur- South, Range 7 East. Road, south of Smith Enke Road, and east thermore, all firearms must be registered 9. Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, of the Cobblestone subdivision and that at the visitor center prior to entering YPG. 46A, and 46B is subject to military clo- portion of the city north of Farrell Road Do not bring the firearms into the visi- sure and requires coordination with the and west of White and Parker Road. tor center. Due to military activities some appropriate land management agency hunting areas may be temporarily closed 14. The following described area in the Town for hunting access to Barry M. Goldwa- on short notice. Updates will be posted on of Eloy in Units 26M and 37A is closed to ter Range (BMGR) and some adjacent Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ hunting: beginning with the intersection of areas. The BMGR is closed to hunting ex- USAYPG. For information write: U.S. Army Cornman Road and LaPalma Road; south cept open public recreational use areas, Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 307, Attn: on LaPalma Road to Milligan Road; west as allowed by an authorized entry permit. Hunting Program, 307 C. Street, Yuma, AZ on Milligan Road to Overfield Road; north Due to military activities some hunting ar- 85365-9498, email: usarmy.ypg.imcom. on Overfield Road to Cornman Road; east eas may be temporarily closed on short [email protected]; call (928) 328- on Cornman Road to LaPalma Road. notice. For specifics about accessing the 2125; or visit http://www.yuma.army.mil/ BMGR refer to the Index: Hunting on Mili- 15. The following Pima County parks and pre- Visiting/HuntingatYPG.aspx. tary Reservations. serves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in 2. National Wildlife Refuges may be open Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property 10. The Florence Military Reservation (train- to hunting as permitted by Refuge regu- in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Em- ing areas B and D: the areas north and lations. A refuge permit may be required; perita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in south of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in contact the individual refuges for their Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Unit 37B is subject to short term closures regulations (see Index: Hunting on Pub- Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch due to military operations, including live lic Lands). The use or possession of other in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A fire operations, and requires coordina- than non-toxic shot is prohibited in the Bill and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A and tion with the Florence Military Reservation Williams River, Cibola, Havasu, and Impe- 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old for hunting access. For specific closure rial NWRs. Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in dates or any other access concerns, con- Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mord- 3. Any raw bobcat pelt sold or exported tact the Florence Military Reservation at ka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in must have attached permit tag in accor- 602-267-2062. A map of the Florence Mil- Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, dance with R12-4-305. itary Reservation is located on the Arizona Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Game and Fish Department’s website, 4. Raccoon may be taken at night with the Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reserva- aid of artificial light; however the light Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, tion in the search box). may not be attached to or operated from opened by this Commission Order, is not a vehicle. 11. The following described area in Unit 26M permitted within ¼ mile of any developed is closed to hunting: the unincorporated picnic area, developed camp ground, 5. A person participating in a “pursuit-only” portion of land within the Town of Queen shooting range, occupied building, boat season may use dogs to pursue raccoons, Creek in Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do but shall not kill or capture the quarry, and 18 of Township 3 South, Range 8 East. not include trails. pursuant to R12-4-318.

92 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, 93 License and Fees Small Game and Other Wildlife Seasons 93 finders, scopes with self-illuminating with self-illuminating finders, scopes self- fiber optic sights with reticles, and not sights or pins that do illuminating light onto an animal. project a visible enclosure in- The area within the fenced National by Tonto side the loop formed also knownas the Wal- 647, Road Forest is open to public nut Canyon Enclosure, entry to hunting during an open and season. Prop- Water The following City of Tucson open are erties located Valley in Avra to hunting: the Duval property in Unit and the Buckalew,36C Flying E Bar, Ed prop- 205 and Trust Anway, Kai, Tucker, Water all other Tucson erties in Unit 37A; Properties are closed to hunting. All open properties are foot access City of Tucson only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only by contacting the Man- Wildlife and Ecosystems Hopi Tribe via e-mail at agement Program [email protected] or by calling from 734-3605 or (928) 734-3606 (928) 8am-5pm. Please con- Monday-Friday tact in advance to gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit 5B North, access is permitted on the Hopi’s Hart/Drye Ranch and in Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 26. 27. 28. occupied building, boat ramp, or golf or golf boat ramp, occupied building, include areas do not course. Developed trails. Wildlife Area in Unit Mountain Tucson to the discharge of all is closed 38M firearms. of Ma- in the Town The area in Unit 37A to temporary is subject closures in rana February for special events. All state lands in located of CochieCanyon Trail south East. South, Range 12 11 Township Areas of private property within the mu- 2A, in Units 1, nicipal boundaries (except and 39 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 27, west of AZ Hwy 85) are closed to hunting during this hunt. Other mammals may be taken at night with the aid of artificial light as prescribed No firearms may be used in R12-4-304E. at night. Shooting the Limited Weapon-Shotgun For Shot Pheasant application acceptance date of Contents: Application Info see the Table Submitting your applicationand Fees. before the acceptance date will result in your application being rejected. In units listed with this note, coyotes may be taken at night with the aid of artificial light; however, the light may not from a vehi- be attached to or operated an individual shall not R12-4-304, cle. Per 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 range 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Small Game Hunting Notes Hunting Game Small

The following area in Unit 36B described portion hunting: in the posted is closed to south of Arivacaof Sopori Ranch Road in South, 20 Township 15, and Sections 14 East. The remainder of Sopori Range 11 Ranch is open to hunting. The following described area in the Town to hunt- is closed Unit 37A in of Marana intersection of ing: beginning at the Road; north Valley Sanders Road and Avra Santa Cruz Riv- on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River to er; southeast along the Project Canal; south- Arizona the Central Arizona Project west along the Central Road; west on Avra Valley Canal to Avra Road to the intersection of Sanders Valley Road. The following described area in the Town of Quartzsite 43A and 44B is in Units 20, 17, 16, closed to hunting: Sections 15, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 23, 22, 21, Range 19 4 North, Township and 35, 34, 3 and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township West West. North, Range 19 The following parks and preserves in Mar- icopa County are open to hunting as Lake Pleasant, White deﬁned in R12-4-321: Mountains, Estrella Mountain and Tank McDowell Mountain Regional parks and Skyline (Back Country designated area only – contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional ofﬁce or City of Buckeye for open area maps). Hunt- ing in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range,

17. 18. 19. 16. 94 AdPages2016.inddArizona Game 5 and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 4/12/2016 11:29:23 AM AdPages2016.indd 6 2016-17 Arizona Hunting4/12/2016 Regulations 11:29:52 AM 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 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Bureau of Land Management Bureau BLMGenerally, lands in Arizona are open to hunting. Check with the appropriate office for current conditions. Wilderness Areas Des- and the The Wilderness Act of 1984 large designated ert Wilderness Act of 1990 portions of Arizona as wilderness. Hunters should be aware that this may influence their hunt. Except where specifically permitted, are prohibit- all forms of motorized travel ed. Hunters should be prepared for remote additional in- and primitive conditions. For formation regarding wilderness restrictions, hunters should contact the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Service, or the U.S. Forest as appropriate for the area of interest. Fort Huachuca : Hunting on Army Garrison Fort Huachucarestricted. All is Fort in Unit 35A meet specific eligibilityhunters must require- the special must obtain a copy of ments and HuachucaFort and hunting regulations 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. more information: na National Guard for (e-mail) [email protected], or visit (website): https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/camp-navajo/garrison-operations/ camp-navajo-hunting-information. Florence Military Reservation: The Flor- ence Military Reservation areas B (training and D: the areas north and south of Cotton- is subject wood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B to short term closures due to military op- and including live fire operations, erations, requires coordination with the Florence Mil- itary Reservation for hunting access. For specific closure dates or any other access concerns, contact the Florence Military Res- A map of the ervation at 602-267-2062. Florence Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, wwwzgfd.gov (type Florence Mili- tary Reservation in the search box). and coordinating with YPG Range Control. with YPG Range and coordinating 43A, or 43B who for units 41, Hunters drawn a hunting on YPG must obtain plan to hunt Access before entering YPG. access permit Cen- issued at the YPG Visitor permits are E. at the Wahner ter located at building 2020 off Imperial Dam Road. Brooks Exhibit Park am 6:30 Office hours are Monday-Thursday access permit appli- to 5:00 pm. Hunting cants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, receive a Range Safety Briefing, and undergo an NCIC background check. Furthermore, at the visitor all firearms must be registered YPG. Do not bring center prior to entering Due to center. the firearms into the visitor military activities some hunting areas may be closed. Updates will be posted on Facebook For at: https://www.facebook.com/USAYPG. information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Attn: Hunting Program, Ground - Bldg. 307, C. Street, Yuma, AZ email: 85365-9498, 307 [email protected]; or visit http://www.yuma. call 928-328-2125; army.mil/Visiting/HuntingatYPG.aspx. 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 Barry for hunting access to M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) and applicable adjacent areas. The BMGR is closed to hunting except open public recreational use areas , as allowed en- via an authorized try hunters wishing permit. Bighorn sheep to access or cross additional areas in BMGR Fighter East must coordinate with the 56th access Wing Range Management Office. To the BMGR or Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, hunters must sign a hold harmless agreement and obtain an entry permit. More information can be obtained by calling Luke Fighter Wing RMO Base, 56th Air Force at or 623-856- or 623-856-8516 623-856-9476 the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma at 8520; the Bureau of Land Manage- 928-269-7150; ment, Phoenix Field Office at 623-580-5500; the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge at Auxil- the Gila Bend Air Force 520-387-6483; or by visiting the iary Field at 928-683-6200 following websites: http://www.luke.af.mil/li- and brary/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=5062 http://www.luke.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-130829-039.pdf. Where, When and How Can You Hunt? You Can How and When Where,

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

valid YPG Hunting Program Access Permit Access Permit valid YPG Hunting Program properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a accordance with U.S. Army regulations to Yuma Proving Ground is open to hunting in Army Yuma Proving Ground: The U.S. Army U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground: 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 Additional information and closure maps are Additional information and closure maps are 4. on desig- Motorized vehicles may operate

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

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. Some areas within the Pima County 1. Target shooting or the discharge of a Coronado National Forest Special Restric- park system are open to hunting. Con- weapon except to hunt is not permitted. tion: The U. S. Forest Service has special tact Pima County Parks and Recreation at 2. All motorized vehicles are restricted to restrictions for the Sabino Canyon Recreation 520-877-6000. established designated roads only (No Area in Unit 33, Madera Canyon in Unit 34A, off- road game retrieval permitted) the East Cochise Stronghold in Unit 30B and Access to Private Lands 3. All motor vehicles must licensed, insured Cave Creek in Unit 29. For more information You must have written or verbal permission and equipped to legally operate on state call the Coronado National Forest Office at from private property owners for use of their highways (Street Legal) 520-388-8300. legally posted private lands for any purpose 4. Operators of motor vehicles must possess National Forests in Arizona including crossing these lands by foot or ve- a valid state driver’s license. hicle to get to public and State Trust lands 5. Shed antlers may not be collected or pos- Apache-Sitgreaves Kaibab not accessible by public means. sessed while on NPS lands. Springerville Williams 6. Dogs must be kept on a leash, 6 feet or 928-333-4301 928-635-8200 The private landowner who has given you less in length and not be left unattended permission to use the property may not Coconino Prescott in camp. mind if you bring a friend or two along. You Flagstaff Prescott 7. Feeding or baiting of wildlife is may destroy your welcome if you arrive with 928-527-3600 928-443-8000 prohibited. a carload of companions. 8. No landing of aircraft on NPS lands or Coronado Tonto Developing person-to-person relationships roads. Tucson Phoenix with private landowners is another key to 9. Property (including game cameras) can- 520-388-8300 602-225-5200 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 State Trust Land landowner and who stop in after their stay unattended property that interferes with The boundaries for state trust lands are delin- are almost always welcomed back. visitor safety, orderly management of the iated by signs. Some older signs still may be park area, or presents a threat to park re- By treating the land as if it were your own, posted. All state trust land signage should be sources may be impounded at any time. and by showing consideration and cour- followed by hunters, anglers and trappers. 10. Operating any type of portable motor or tesy to the landowner and the property, a engine, or device powered by a porta- sportsman will always have a place to enjoy ble motor or engine, like RV generators is wildlife. prohibited. Never forget that you are a guest when using Special Note: GPS device mapware does or crossing private lands, and this access is not always depict accurate land managing a privilege, not a right. Your actions may be agency policy for roads open for travel. Re- the determining factor in anyone else access- strictions are signed and may be gated. ing these lands. San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Be aware that in some areas gaining permis- Area: The BLM has established special sion to hunt one particular species may be 98 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go 99 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 When Is Hunting Legal? SEASONS Open hunting season dates are indicated in the Commission Orders governing the taking of each kind of big and small game (pages Seasons for all wildlife are and 78-93). 33-64 closed unless specifically opened by Com- apply on Special restrictions mission Order. page state wildlife areas (see R12-4-802, as well as at certain times on parks, ref- 130), uges and similar areas (see pages 96-98). HOURS SHOOTING hours shooting time is during daylight Legal or as (see sunrise-sunset chart on page 103) prescribed by the Commission (see individ- if you ual Commission Orders). In general, can see well enough to shoot safely, you are birds by moon- wild animals or legal. Taking light or artificial light is illegal, except for as reptiles and other mammals raccoons, Other page 125. prescribed in R12-4-304, time requirements apply for migratory birds (see Migratory Bird Regulations). Taking Wildlife from a Vehicle from Wildlife Taking while trav- a vehicle to hunt Includes: using wildlife off road; and/or chasing eling on or illegal. A both of which are with a vehicle, to carryvehicle is any device designed a utility vehicles, ve- person: all terrain terrain cycle,hicles, all terrain pickup, automobile, motorcycle, powerboat, train, sail- aircraft, or a floating object boat, a boat under sail, towed by a powerboat also or sailboat. It is to shoot from, across, illegal under state law See A.R.S. 17- railway. or onto a roadway or on page 108. 301B to pursue, shoot, It is illegal to use an aircraft hunt or otherwise take wildlife. See R12-4- on page 129. 319 Signs Posting ServiceThe U.S. Forest would like to remind you that posting or erecting any unauthor- ized paper notice, sign or similar matter on Ser- lands administered by the U.S. Forest vice is a violation of the Code of Federal Regulations. Road Damage by Motorized Road Vehicles ServiceThe U.S. Forest con- has expressed cern over damage to roads during hunting seasons. Since the majority of our big game Servicehabitat is found on Forest lands, the Department urges hunters to cooperate Servicewith the U.S. Forest to reduce road Servicedamage. The U.S. Forest may close roads during wet periods. During such periods, roads are closed to all users. Please Care- and reduce road damage. cooperate less hunters can be fined for damages they cause; assessment can be as high as $5,000 per mile driven. Carcass Disposal Carcass The De- Dispose of your carcass discreetly. callspartment receives several each year reporting the dumping of lawfully taken game. If disposing a carcass in the field, either bury the carcass or place it under a tree away from camping areas and roads. If us- bags or wrap ing a dumpster utilize trash the carcass to reduce the escape of offensive odors. Hunting Accidents Any person, who while taking wildlife, is involved in a shooting accident resulting in an injury should render every possible assistance to the injured person. If the accident results in a fatality, he or she shall immediately report the accident to the nearest available law enforcement officer and render assistance as required. In any hunting accident, a report shall be filed with the Arizona days. Game and Fish Department within 10 A guide license issued from the Arizona issued from the A guide license for Fish Department is required Game and assists an- who, for pay, aids or any person wildlife in Arizona. other in the taking of assure consumer sat- This license does not should require isfaction; potential clients the servicesreferences before engaging of a guide. Guiding on USFS, BLM, or USFWS lands permit from the ad- requires a special-use It is the responsibility of ministering agency. if their guide has the the client to determine necessary special use permits. Guide Service Where, When and How Can You Hunt? You Can How and When Where,

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

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

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

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

What is the violation?

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

When did it occur?

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

Your name and telephone number. Although this is optional, the number of cases that are actually prosecuted from anonymous tips is very low. This is simply because most people do not know the type of information needed to successfully charge and prosecute a violation. Our ofﬁcers want to talk with you and will guarantee that no one knows your name. 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 reward payments to concerned citizens.

The Operation Game Thief number can be found on your hunting and ﬁshing license or simply program the number into your cellular phone. Do the right thing, CALL TODAY 800-352-0700

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

License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go 101 OHV, it should be unloaded and put in a case to the vehicle. that is firmly attached handlebars can significantly impact the abilityoperators control of to maintain the machine and is strongly discouraged. as if it were loaded, Always point the muzzle in a safe direction, and Be sure of your target and beyond. +1 Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot. ble OHV laws. please contact the more national forests, forests(s) for updat- appropriate national to motor vehicle ed information relative game retrieval, be- use and motorized big fore your hunt starts. ment agency to learn its off-highway vehicle rules and regulations. Phone and state land man- numbers to federal agement agencies are on pages 96-98. set of tools and a first-aid kit. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Firearms safety: Firearms • When carrying on an a rifle or shotgun • Carrying a rifle or shotgun on an ATV’s • +1 — Treat every gun Don’t forget T.A.B. • It is your responsibility to know applica- • in a Game If you have a permit to hunt • one or Management Unit that includes • Contact the appropriate land manage- • Always be prepared by carrying a basic state and state sticker/decal/title/registration from the person’s state of residence and consecutive days more than 30 1. The person is not a resident of this 1. 2. The person owns the vehicle and 3. The vehicle displays a current OHV 4. The vehicle is not in this state for roads and trails. habitat. unsafe. agency you manages the land on which are riding. proved spark arrestor device. proved spark arrestor dissipative device muffler or other noise 96 decibels. that prevents sound above or areas marked closed by routes trails, agencyany land management or private land owner. anA person from out-of-state may operate OHV in Arizona if all of the following apply: Off-Highway Vehicles Off-Highway Tips for OHV users: • Always remember: Nature Rules! Stay on • OHVs can severely damage wildlife • Hunting from any vehicle is illegal and • OHV rules vary depending on which • a USDA All OHVs are required to have ap- • either a All OHVs are required to have • It is unlawful an OHV on roads, to drive •

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arizona Antelope Foundation Arizona Elk Society Youth Elk Hunters Camp The Arizona Antelope Foundation will hold its annual Antelope Hunter The Arizona Elk Society’s Youth Elk Hunters Camp will be Oct. 6–9, 2016, Clinic Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Embassy Suites 4400 S Rural Rd in Tem- at Happy Jack Lodge in Happy Jack, Ariz. This event is held this year in pe. Topics will include optics, trophy evaluation, photography, taxidermy, conjunction with the Unit 6A & 5BS Youth Only Elk Hunt. The Happy practical field care and hunting tactics for firearms and archery. In addi- Jack Lodge is located on the highway that splits Unit 6A and Units 5BS. tion to the formal presentations, representatives from the Arizona Game Thursday night the AES serves free dinner to all youth hunters and their and Fish Department will be on hand to discuss hunting hotspots and ac- families, after which they have a seminar on hunter safety, finding elk, cess in the game management units drawn by the hunters in attendance meat care and more. There will be lots of free giveaways for youth hunt- — bring your hunting maps! Look for details at www.azantelope.org. ers. Free lunch will be served Friday and Saturday, seminars will be held and mentors available if needed. The Arizona Elk Society offers sup- Arizona Big Game Super Raffle port throughout the weekend for game locating and retrieval, as well as Each year since 2006, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission has anything else the youth need during the hunt. Check out this event and awarded the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle (AZBGSR) 10 Special Big others at www.arizonaelksociety.org. Call 602-492-5319 for information. Game Tags, one each for the 10 big game species we have here in Arizo- na. The 365-day season dates are Aug. 15, 2016 through Aug. 14, 2017, Arizona Pointing Dog Club Clinic and include most units statewide. The webcast drawing will be held July The Arizona Pointing Dog Club will be holding a training clinic March 4, 21, 2016. The 2016 raffle also includes an Optics Raffle, featuring more 2017. AZPDC provides a clinic each year, which is open to the general than $13,850 in Swarovski equipment; as well as a trophy New Mex- public free of charge. Experienced handlers will spend time on the vari- ico Bull Elk hunt, sponsored by Mangas Outfitters. A new “Buy Early, ous aspects of training a bird dog. They will demonstrate how to properly Buy Often, Win Big” incentive drawing has been added for 2016, featur- use specialized equipment along with methods on how to achieve de- ing monthly drawings for (31) additional winners leading up to the July sired behavior for your dog in the field. The clinic is open to all pointing drawing. Prizes range from outdoor gear from Sitka and Kings Outdoor, dogs from puppies to fully finished dogs. AZPDC encourages and pro- to gift cards from Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas. Since the raffle’s incep- motes youth participation. Family activities are provided for members tion in 2006, more than $4.8 million has been raised, with 100 percent of throughout the year. A well trained dog is a great tool for conservation of these tag funds being used to complete wildlife projects in Arizona. Visit game. Please visit the AZPDC website at http/www.AZpdc.org or contact the AZBGSR website at www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com to purchase Marty Elliott, AZPDC President at 602-541-8958 for more information re- tickets, or if you have any questions regarding ticket prices, deadlines or garding location, registration and time. the drawing time and location. Desert Christian Archers Free Combo Semimar Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Clinic Elk seminar with Corky Richardson, PSE Pro/Cabela’s Pro/Guide teaching The Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society will hold its annual Hunters’ the tactics, tips and techniques for hunting elk with bow or rifle. This is the Clinic on Sept. 24, 2016, at the Embassy Suites/Chaparral Suites, 5001 N largest elk-hunting seminar in Arizona. Also, pronghorn antelope semi- Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. The clinic is provided free-of-charge by the So- nar with Tony and Eli Grimmett’s Pronghorn Guide Service, teaching you ciety as a public service. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the clinic will all that aspects of hunting antelope, field judging and more. Both semi- run from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The clinic is held to assist this year’s sheep tag nars taking place at the same time. Dinner, auctions, raffles galore, door holders with their upcoming hunts. Hunting techniques, trophy identifica- prizes, veteran recognition and many vendors. Free. Doors open 5 p.m. tion, proper equipment, and hunter ethics are emphasized. The Arizona on July 19, 2016 at Calvary Community Church, 12612 North Black Canyon Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Land Management, and other land Highway Phoenix, AZ 85029. Please visit our website at www.desertchristi- management agencies will have representatives in attendance to answer anarchers.org or email the DCA at [email protected] specific questions about bighorn sheep habitat and populations. The De- partment strongly encourages bighorn sheep tag holders to attend the House Rock Bison Hunter Clinic clinic. For more information about bighorn sheep hunting and the Arizona The Arizona Game and Fish Department encourages all successfully Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, or to register for the clinic, please visit our drawn House Rock bison hunters to review the Spring 2016 bison hunt- website at www.adbss.org. er clinic at: www.azgfd.com/hunting/units/flagstaff/12a which is located in the “Where to Hunt” tab on the AGFD website within Game Manage- Arizona Elk Society Elk Hunting Clinic ment Unit 12A. In this video you will find valuable information to prepare The Arizona Elk Society will hold its Annual Elk Hunting Clinic July 23, you for what to expect on your upcoming House Rock bison hunt. Also, 2016. For information visit www.arizonaelksociety.org or call 602-492- available to you at this web page is the 2016 bison hunter packet for your 5319. This all-day clinic will be full of great information about hunting elk review and to download. The clinic has presentations on aging/sexing bi- with a bow or a rifle; locating elk during the early and late hunting season, hunting locations/strategies, scouting, field care, and a question and sons; effectively calling elk; as well as meat care, cape preparation, and answer period. proper use of optics to locate elk in the field. The clinic will be a great education tool for first-time hunters and seasoned hunters. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and includes lunch. For more information about the elk hunting clinic and the Arizona Elk Society visit www.arizonaelksociety.org.

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DATE Dec. 30 Jan. 6 7:32 Jan. 13 7:33 Jan. 20 5:30 7:33 7:31 5:36 5:42 5:49 Jan. 27 Jan. 27 3 Feb. 7:27 10 Feb. 7:23 7:17 5:55 6:02 3 Mar. 6:09 10 Mar. 6:54 17 Mar. 6:45 24 Mar. 6:36 6:27 6:33 6:26 6:38 6:43 Feb. 17 17 Feb. 24 Feb. 7:10 7:02 6:15 6:21 as, blinds, and tree stands at Department facilities including water developments. Individuals placing cameras, blinds, tree stands, or other personal property on Department facilities do so at their own risk. questions callDepartment facilities. For 866-950-2433. • There has been a tremendous increase in the number of camer- • The Department is not liable for damage or theft to property left at Thank you in advance for your support of Arizona’s wildlife. SET

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DATE Sept. 30 6:22 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 6:27 6:13 Oct. 21 6:33 Oct. 28 6:38 6:04 4 Nov. 5:55 6:44 11 Nov. 5:47 6:50 18 Nov. 6:57 5:40 25 Nov. 7:03 5:33 Dec. 2 5:28 7:10 5:24 7:16 5:21 5:20 Dec. 9 Dec. 16 7:21 Dec. 23 7:26 7:30 5:21 5:22 5:26 Jaguars: Attention Mountain Lion Hunters Jaguars: Attention Mountain SET

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

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

Attracting Wildlife with Improper Tagging of Big Game Commission Order. Review the Commis- Unlawful Measures sion orders related to the species you are (R12-4-302) Page 125 pursuing before leaving home. The use of (R12-4-303 A 2 c) Page 126 All big game taken shall be immediately spotlights attached to a vehicle is illegal Using any lure, attractant, or cover scent tagged in accordance with the instructions if you have any weapons in your vehicle. containing any cervid (deer) urine to take on the back of the permit-tag and pursuant During certain mountain lion and coyote wildlife is unlawful. to Commission Rule, R12-4-302. seasons it is lawful to use artificial light that is unattached to a vehicle. Check the Com- R12-4-303 4, page 126 Obtain License or Permit mission Orders for more details. If fear of Using edible or ingestible substances, other By Fraud theft is a concern, you should disable your than water or salt based products produced firearm or bow and make it obvious that it is for the livestock industry, to aid in the taking (A.R.S. 17-341) Page 111 incapable of firing. Examples are leaving all of big game is unlawful. ammunition, arrows and/or barrels or bolts “Resident” means a person who is domi- in camp. Hunters cannot use lighted sight ciled (claims the state of Arizona as their pins or other artificial light sources to extend Take Wildlife Without A License true, fixed and permanent home and prin- legal shooting hours. cipal residence, see pages 12 and 108) in (A.R.S. 17-331) Page 109 this state for six months immediately pre- In order to take any wildlife in Arizona, you ceding the date of application for a license, Take/Hunt From A Vehicle must have the appropriate current hunt- permit, tag, or stamp and does not claim res- (A.R.S. 17-301 B, R12-4-319) Pages 108 and ing or fishing license in your possession. You idency for any purpose in another state or 130 should check your license every time that jurisdiction. (Benefits of residency in anoth- you go hunting, fishing or collecting. Also, er state or jurisdiction may include: driver’s No person may take wildlife from a motor you should sign your license and tag before license, vehicle registrations, resident prop- vehicle, watercraft or aircraft, except as per- hunting. erty tax credits, voting, resident tax returns, mitted by Commission Order, and under the or resident licenses to take wildlife outside of provisions of the Challenged Hunter Access Possess Unlawfully Taken Wildlife Arizona.) Or is a member of the armed forc- Mobility Permit Commission Rule (R12-4- es of the United States on active duty and 217). “Take,” as defined by law, includes (A.R.S. 17-309 A 16) Page 109 stationed in: (i)This state for a period of thir- pursuing, shooting, hunting and killing wild- ty days immediately preceding the date of life. You are unlawfully using a vehicle to Any wildlife that is unlawfully taken, may not applying for a license, permit, tag, or stamp; take wildlife if you intentionally drive around be legally possessed. So even though you (ii) Another state or country but who lists this until you see the animal you wish to harvest may not have been involved in the illegal state as their home of record at the time of and then make an attempt to take. “Road taking of wildlife, you cannot legally possess applying for a license, permit, tag, or stamp. hunting” is illegal; so is pursuing wildlife with unlawfully taken wildlife or parts thereof. a vehicle, chasing or heading off moving Take Wildlife During Closed Sea- wildlife with a vehicle, and driving off-road Exceed Bag and/or Possession son, After Legal Hours or With to get closer to wildlife. You do not have to Limit Aid of Artificial Light shoot from the vehicle to be in violation. (A.R.S. 17-309 A 14 and 15) Page 109 (A.R.S. 17-309 A 11) Page 109, (A.R.S. 17-301 Wildlife may only be taken as prescribed by A) Page 108 the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Or- Wildlife may only be taken during times ders for bag and possession limits. Consult prescribed by the Commission and closed Commission Orders for specifics. season shall be in effect unless opened by

104 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started, License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 105 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Littering While Taking Wildlife While Taking Littering 9) Page A 109 (A.R.S. 17-309 up are responsible for cleaning All hunters after themselves. All camp areas should be left clean. Shell casings and associated de- should be picked bris constitute litter and all hunters are re- up and packed out. Also, caresponsible for the proper and disposal of their wildlife carcasses. Carcass debris according to localshould be disposed of ju- Please check with your risdiction regulation. local for specific regulations and authorities instructions. Road Shoot Across B) Page 108 (A.R.S. 17-301 No person may knowingly discharge any firearm or shoot any other device including bow and arrow from, across, or into upon, It is advisable a maintained road or railway. not to shoot from or across any road. Again, this is one of the most common violations during the dove season. Shoot Too Close To An Occupied An Occupied Close To Shoot Too or Residence Building 4) Page A 109 (A.R.S. 17-309 permission, you may Without the resident’s mile of an within 1/4 not discharge a firearm taking wildlife. All occupied residence while sheds and cab-structures including barns, occupied. This is one ins should be assumed violations during dove of the most common and quail seasons. Civil Liability Page 109 (A.R.S. 17-314) Under state law anyone who is found to have unlawfully wounded or killed, or unlawfully possessed any of the following wildlife - may be subject to civil action by the Arizo in the form Commission na Game and Fish of recovery of the following minimum sums (updated annually factoring in the current Consumer Price Index): ...... $500.00 each turkey or javelina For each bear, mountain lion, For antelope or deer, other ...... $1,500.00 than trophy each elk or eagle, other For than trophy or ...... endangered species $2,500.00 each predatory,For fur-bearing ...... $250.00 or nongame animal each small game For ...... $50.00 or aquatic wildlife animal each trophy or endangered For ...... species animal $8,000.00

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

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

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

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

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

Archery Only ✔

Muzzleloader ✔ ✔ ✔

BEAR – Fall ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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

BIGHORN SHEEP ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

BISON – House Rock* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

BISON – Raymond ✔ ✔ ✔

DEER SEASON ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ General

Archery Only ✔

Muzzleloader ✔ ✔ ✔

ELK SEASON ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ General

Archery Only ✔

Muzzleloader ✔ ✔ ✔

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

Archery Only ✔

Handgun, Archery, ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Muzzleloader

MOUNTAIN LION ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

TURKEY ✔ ✔ ✔ Fall and Spring

Archery Only ✔

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

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

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

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

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

placed in the wildlife theft prevention fund. rule of the commission or this title is guiltythis title is commission or of the rule of a class 2 misdemeanor. provision of the laws relating to game and fish. recover as damages from a person pursuant to this sec- this to person pursuant a from damages as recover recovery had for the possession as well as the damages. mination of a criminal prosecution for the same taking, nor does either affect the right of seizure under any other mission approved proof of purchase. The person shall purchase. The mission approved proof of wildlife manager or peace request to any game ranger, invalidates any license issued pursuant to section 25-518 killing, or unlawfully in possession of, any of the following minimum sums as damage: wounding, killing or possession, is not a bar to the other, damages may be joined with an action for possession, and or payment of a judgment, or the pendency or deter- order or rule of the commission, is guiltyorder or rule of a class 2 mis- of demeanor. unlawfullyor buys any big game that was taken during a tion may be doubled for a second verdict or judgment wildlife, or part thereof, and seek to recover the followingand seek to recover thereof, part wildlife, or cificallyof person who violates any provision prescribed a with a lawful violates or fails to comply this title, or who closed season or who knowingly possesses, transports closed season is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. officer. of the laws relating to game and fish, if so directed by the of the laws relating to game and fish, if so directed by the commission or commission order, a person shall not take carryon the license or proof of purchase and produce it commission, may bring a civil action in the name of the a civil action in the name of the commission, may bring state against any person unlawfully taking, wounding or 6. and tripled for a third verdict or judgment. The action for action shall be for less than the sum fixed in this section. action shall be for less than the sum fixed in this section. any wildlife in this state without a valid license or a com- 5. 5. each small game or aquatic wildlife animal $50.00 For 3. 3. A peace officer who knowinglyA peace officer who a lawful fails to enforce All monies recovered pursuant to this section shall be 4. No verdict or judgment recovered by the state in such No verdict or judgment recovered by the state in such The pendency or determination of an action for damages Unless a different or other penaltyUnless a different is spe- or punishment knowinglyA person who during a takes any big game 4. A certificate of noncompliance with a child support order Except as provided by this title, rules prescribed by the The commission or any officer charged with enforcement The commission or any officer charged with enforcement 2. 2. The minimum sum that the commission may seek to seek may commission the that sum minimum The 1. 1. each turkey or javelina $500.00 For 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 ing wildlife; recovery of damages ing wildlife; recovery License or proof of purchase required; viola- required; of purchase or proof License D. E. D. is guilty A person knowingly: of a class 6 felony who B. B. B. tion of child support order Civil liability for illegally taking or wound- C. C. A. A. A.R.S. 17-331 A.R.S. 17-314 A.R.S. 17-314 pended or the person has been denied a license. life that was unlawfully taken. pon issued by the commission. reasonable notice prohibiting trespass at the person’s prohibiting trespass at the reasonable notice pursuant to this title. personal property, signboards, or other notices or knowingly permit an edible portion thereof to go to residence, cabin, lodge or building without permis- improvements while hunting, trapping or fishing. improvements while hunting, trapping which the person’s license has been revoked or sus- wildlife. waste, except as provided in section 17-302. over the propertythe over knowinglyor the person disregards entry to any real property. of any game bird or nongame bird as bait. of any wildlife that cannot be identified as to species explosive compound, poison or any other deleterious the ownerthe lawfulperson having any other or control carcasscarcassa of parts or unlawfullywildlife any of taken or possessed. one-fourth mile of an occupied farmhouse or other title. substances. sion of the owner or resident. for sale wildlife except as expressly permitted by this as expressly for sale wildlife except valid tag being attached. and legality. aid of dogs. Obtain a license or take wildlife during the period for Take wildlife in an area closed to the taking of that wildlife in an area closed Take any wildlife or parts of the wild- or transport Possess the carcass or transport Possess of big game without a Use the edible parts of any game mammal or any part the carcass or transport Possess or parts of a carcass and game fish with an game animals, game birds Take Import into this state or export from this state the Take a game bird, game mammal or game fish and fish game or mammal game bird, game a Take the with lion, mountain or bear except game, big Take Make more than one use of a shipping permit or cou- Violate any provision of this title or any rule adopted buy, sell or offer or expose possess, transport, Take, Discharge a firearm while taking wildlife within Destroy, injure or molest livestock, growing crops,

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

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

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

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

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

A. A.R.S. 17-304

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

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

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 111 license and as provided by section 17-236, subsection C, subsection 17-236, section by provided as and license point within to a point without the state any big game spe- game big state any the without point a to within point permit issued by the department or its authorized agent. lations under that act. packaged or stored. Species of wildlife, other than game packaged or stored. Species that the person lawfullymore raptors possesses under his legally taken big game, provided such big game or his legally taken big game, wise specified by the commission. A person possessing a wise specified by the commission. Regardless of whether a person holds a sport falconry - that are not listed pursuant to the migra or more raptors regulations. only in accordance with federal terms and conditions prescribed by the commission. terms and conditions prescribed by the commission. for sport falconrythe person may transport purposes one tory treaty bird act. taken, or the treated or mounted specimens thereof, may at any time, except be possessed, sold and transported that migratory birds may be possessed and transported than big game given to him but in no event shall any per- but in no event shall big game given to him than having obtained a special cies or parts thereof without first taken wildlife, or may authorize the transportation of the transportation taken wildlife, or may authorize Such wildlife shall tion permit issued by the department. inspected be may it that manner such in transported be demand until the wildlife is by authorized persons upon species, may be transported in any manner unless other- species, may be transported or possession limit. son possess more than one bag valid license may transport lawfullyvalid license may transport wildlife other taken accordance with the migratory bird treaty act (40 Stat. 755; accordance with the migratory bird treaty act (40 Stat. 755; - thereto a valid transporta any part thereof has attached A holder of a sport falconry one or may transport license Heads, horns, antlers, hides, feet or skin of wildlife lawfully A holder of a resident license shall not transport from a from not transport shall license resident of a holder A in transported and possessed may be Migratorybirds A person may transport in his possession his legally in his possession transport A person may 16 United States Code sections 703 through 711) and regu- through 711) United States Code sections 703 16 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 life and wildlife parts life and wildlife D. B. E. C. A. A.R.S. 17-371 Transportation, possession and sale of wild- possession Transportation, hearing, may revoke or suspend the guide license and license guide the suspend or revoke may hearing, and license guide the suspend or revoke may hearing, hearing, may revoke or suspend the guide license deny the person the right to secure another license for deny the person the right to secure another license for a period of up to five years. a period of up to ten years. and permanently deny the person the right to secure another license. For a first offense, the commission, after a public For public a after commission, the offense, second a For a third offense, the commission, after a public For

provided by the department, the name and address of license shall not be issued to any person who has failed the as requirements such meeting until or year, license license, permit, tag or stamp to take wildlife and a license license, permit, tag or stamp legible report of the number of each kind of predatory,kind each of number the legible report of mission, guides shall report to the department, on forms on department, the mission, guides shall report to misdemeanor. mission, submit on forms provided by the department, a mission, submit on forms provided by the department, a mals were taken. having procured a guide license. A person who is under having procured a guide license. A person who is under identification the department. All traps shall be filed with in use shall be inspected daily. nongame and fur-bearing mammal taken and the names nongame and fur-bearing mammal taken and the names each person guided, the number of days so employed and eighteen years of age shall not be issued a guide license. the number and species of game animals taken. A guide to deliver the report to the department for the preceding commission may prescribe. or permit so obtained is void and of no effect from the or permit so obtained is void date of issuance thereof. or registered number of the owner,or registered number of the and such markings of - or sold or the wildlife management units where the ani the director of the person’s qualificationsthe of director the and without trapping licensee shall, on dates designated by the com- trapping game, and fur-bearing mammals under such restrictions game, and fur-bearing mammals for, accept, obtain or use, by fraud or misrepresentation a or misrepresentation or use, by fraud for, accept, obtain victed of violating any provision of this title, in addition to victed of violating any provision of this title, in addition to any other penalty prescribed by this title: as the commission may specify. another unless authorized to do so by the owner. and addresses of the persons to whom they were shipped and addresses of the persons to whom they were shipped 3. - If a licensed guide fails to comply with this title or is con the com- request of the at or year, each of JanuaryBy 10 Any person who violates this section is guiltyAny person who violates this of a class 2 A person shall Not act as a guide without first satisfying It is unlawful to knowingly for a person purchase, apply predatory, license, may trap non- The holder of a trapping shall be plainly identified with the name, address, All traps It shall be unlawful of for a person to disturb the trap Pursuant to rules and regulations of the commission, each 2. 1. reports carrying firearms B. B. D. B. Guide license; violations; annual report; violations; annual report; Guide license; C. C. A. A. A. A.R.S. 17-362 A.R.S. 17-341 A.R.S. 17-361 Violation; classification Trappers; licensing; restrictions; duties; duties; restrictions; licensing; Trappers; Arizona Revised Statute — Title 17 Laws StatuteRevised Arizona Title 17 — public hearing, may revoke, suspend or deny a per- public hearing, may revoke, suspend or deny a per- public hearing, may revoke, public hearing, may revoke, suspend or deny a per- public hearing, may revoke, in taking, harass, chase, drive, locatein taking, harass, assist in locat or - ing wildlife. wildlife at any time or place, the commission, after a wildlife at any time or place, the commission, after a wildlife at any time or place, wildlife at any time or place, the commission, after a 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 A violation of section 17-309, subsection A, paragraph subsection A, paragraph 17-309, A violation of section 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 obtain a to attempts or state, this in life licensee, within one hundred eighty days after conviction, - personally or by certiﬁed mail sent to the address appear - recommendations to the commission pursuant to this sec revoked or suspended, and the periods for which they revoked or suspended, and the periods for which they licensing authority furnishes satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the wildlife citation. have been denied the right to secure licenses. revoked, suspended or denied. The notice may be served pendency of an action for damages, while measures are pursued to collect damages or prior to the full payment of ing on the license. under permanent revocation, a person who takes wild- is so do to privilege person’s the when time a at wildlife, nile and in addition to any other penalties prescribed by to any other penalties nile and in addition of a class 1 misdemeanor. tion. to appear and showand appear to cause be not should license the why tion, the commission, after a public hearing, may suspend may suspend hearing, public after a tion, the commission, 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 8. 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 The commission may use the services of the ofﬁce of The commission shall furnish to license dealers the names the names dealers to license 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.

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R12-4-101 or interpreted as promoting, selling, or transferring lated, 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, muti- dency immediately preceding application, when “Solicitation” means any activity that may be considered 112 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

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

For the purpose of this Section, the following the purpose of this For definitions apply: means the hunt number “Bonus point hunt number” awarded to a bonus point “Loyaltymeans bonus point” 2. 3. 4. The bonus point system grants a person one random a person one random The bonus point system grants number entry for antelope, bear, in each computer draw bighorn sheep, buffalo, deer, elk, javelina, or turkey for under this each bonus point that person has accumulated Section. 1. - The Department shall award one bonus point to an appli cant Application Permit-tag who submits a valid Hunt provided the following apply: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. Include the applicable fees: 3. With the exception of the hunter education bonus point, each accumulated bonus point is valid only for the genus 3. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 R12-4-107 System Bonus Point A. B. C. D. An applicant point only shall: who purchases a bonus E. On the last day of the application deadline for as established by the hunt that computer draw, permit-tag application schedule published by the Department, or On the last day of an extended deadline date, as authorized under subsection (C)(2). applicantan If appropriate an possess not does hunting license that meets the requirements of this subsection, the applicant shall purchase the license at the time of application. The issuance of an additional hunt permit-tag, provided the issuance of an additional hunt permit-tag will have no significant impact on the wildlife population to be hunted and the application for the hunt permit-tag would have otherwise number, or been successful based on its random The awarding of a bonus point when a hunt permit-tag is not issued. For genera that have multiple draws within a single within a have multiple draws that genera For calendar a hunt person who successfully draws year, a for a an earlier season may apply permit-tag during has not the same genus if the person later season for preceding limit for that genus during a taken the bag calendarhunt in the same year. one per calendarIf the bag limit is more than year, a hunt permit-tags in person may apply for remaining in the hunt permit-tag unfilled hunt areas as specified application schedule. The Department shall not issue a hunt permit-tag to The Department shall not issue hunt permit-tags any group member unless sufficient are available for all group members. Rocky Mountain or desert bighorn sheep if the person Rocky Mountain or desert bighorn for that sub-species. has met the lifetime bag limit for limit bag lifetime the met has person the if Buffalo that species. Any species when the person has reached the bag limit for that species during the same calendar year for which the hunt permit-tag applies. The computer draw system, an applicantThe computer draw shall possess an appropriate hunting license that shall be valid, either: a. b. c. The bonus point system, an applicant shall comply with the requirements established under R12-4-107. A license fee submitted with a valid application for a hunt permit-tag or bonus point. An overpayment of five dollars or less. The Depart- ment shall consider the overpayment to be a donation to the Arizona Game and Fish Fund. a. b. A person who is denied a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point under this subsection may appeal to the Com- Chapter 6, mission as provided under A.R.S. Title 41, than four persons may apply as a group. No more

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

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

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

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

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 115 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 bull Rd.); west along Mohave Countybull Rd.); west the town Rd. 5 to of Mt. the town (Bundyville); south from of Mt. Trumbull Trumbull to BLM Rd. 1045; Mohave County(Bundyville) on Rd. 257 Spring Wash to where it crosses Cold south on BLM 1045 Rd. Cold of bottom south along the Pond; Wash Spring Cold near southerly along the bottom Wash; to Whitmore Spring Wash River; westerly along to the Colorado of Whitmore Wash the River to the Nevada state line; north along the Colorado state line; east along the Utah Nevada state line to the Utah of the Hurricanestate line to the western edge Rim. River; Ferry on the Colorado -- Beginning at Pearce Unit 15A Ferry Rd. to Antares Rd.; southeast- southerly on the Pearce erly on Antares Rd. to AZ Hwy 66; easterly on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hualapai Indian Reservation; and north along the west boundarywest west- River; reservationthe of Colorado the to Ferry; except those River to Pearce erly along the Colorado lands of the Hualapai Indian portions that are sovereign tribal Tribe. Kingman on I-40 (Exit 48); northwest- -- Beginning at Unit 15B erly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Hoover Dam; north and east along the Ferry Ferry; southerly on the Pearce River to Pearce Colorado Rd. to Antares Rd.; southeasterly on Antares Rd. to AZ Hwy 66; easterly on AZ Hwy 66 to Hackberry Rd.; southerly on the Hackberry Rd. to its junction with U.S. Hwy 93; north on U.S. west on I-40 to Kingman (Exit 48). Hwy 93 to I-40 (Exit 71); -- Beginning at Hoover Dam; southerly along the Col- Unit 15C River to AZorado Hwy on AZ 68 and Davis Dam; easterly Hwy 68 to U.S. Hwy 93; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Hoover Dam. -- Beginning at AZ Hwy southerly 68 and Davis Dam; Unit 15D River to I-40; east and north on I-40 to along the Colorado Kingman (Exit 48); northwest on U.S. Hwy 93 to AZ Hwy68; west on AZ Hwyto Davis Dam; except those portions that 68 Mohave Indian Tribe. are sovereign tribal lands of the Fort -- Beginning at Kingman on I-40 (Exit 48); south and Unit 16A west on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 95 (Exit 9); southerly on U.S. Hwy 95 and to the Bill Williams River; easterly along the Bill Williams Santa Maria rivers to U.S. Hwy 93; north on U.S. Hwy 93 to Kingman (Exit 48). west on I-40 to I-40 (Exit 71); River; southerly the Colorado at I-40 on -- Beginning 16B Unit along the Arizona-California state line to the Bill Williams River; east along the Bill Williams River to U.S. Hwy 95; north on U.S. Hwy 95 to I-40 (Exit 9); west on I-40 to the Colorado River. - -- Beginning at the junction of the Williamson Val Unit 17A Rd. (FRley Rd. (County Road 5) and the Camp Wood 21); Rd. to the west boundary of the westerly on the Camp Wood north along the forest boundaryPrescott National Forest; to grant around the west and Bacaeast, north the to Grant; the west boundary north and of the Prescott National Forest; boundaryalong this the forest east to the Williamson Valley Rd. Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6); southerly on Williamson Valley (County Rd. 5, FR Rd. 6) to the Camp Wood -- Beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd. Unit 17B Rd. (County Road 5) in and Williamson Valley (County Rd. 10) Prescott; westerly on the Prescott-Skull Valley-Hillside-Bagdad Bagdad-Campthe on northeast Bagdad; to Rd. (FRRd. Wood Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6); south Williamson Valley to the 21) Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6) to the Iron on the Williamson Valley Springs Rd. westerly on AZ -- Beginning at Seligman; Hwy 66 to Unit 18A the Hualapai Indian Reservation; southwest and west along the reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 66; southwest on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hackberry Rd.; south on the Hackberry Rd. to U.S. Hwy 93; south on U.S. Hwy 93 to Cane Springs Wash; to the Big Sandy River; easterly along Cane Springs Wash north- Creek; Trout to River Big Sandy the northerly along power Creek to the Davis Dam-Prescott line; east along Trout southeasterly along the power line to the west boundaryof north and east along the forest the Prescott National Forest; Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6); boundary to the Williamson Valley Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6) northerly on the Williamson Valley AZand Seligman to Hwy are that portions those except 66; sovereign tribal lands of the Hualapai Indian Tribe. southeast on AZ -- Beginning at Bagdad; Hwy 96 to Unit 18B westerly on AZon westerly Hwy ReservationIndian Hualapai the to 66 boundary;the reservationalong northeasterly boundary park bound- east along the National Park; Canyon to Grand ary Indian Reservation; to the Havasupai easterly and the reservationsoutherly along boundary to where Cataract the reservation;Creek enters along Cataract southeasterly easterly on the Cata- Canyon to Island Tank; Creek in Cataract Rd.; south and east along Rd. to Airpark Creek-Valle ract Airpark Rd. to AZ Hwy south on AZ 64; Hwy to I-40.. 64 - Beginning at the junction of Lake MaryClint’s Well Unit 11M on FH3); north- Rd (FH3) Canyon (mp 337.5 and Walnut Canyon to the Walnut Walnut easterly along the bottom of boundary;Canyon National Monument northeasterly along Canyon National Monu- the northern boundary of the Walnut along the bottom of Canyon; northeasterly ment to Walnut 345 the I-40 to on east to I-40 (mp 210.2); Canyon Walnut on I-40); north and north- lines 1&2 (mp 212 KV transmission easterly along the power line to FR Rd); (Sunset Crater 545 west along FR National Monument to the Sunset Crater 545 boundary; westerly along the southern boundary of the Sun- National monument to FRset Crater west on FR 545; to 545 US HwyUS 89; across Hwy 89 to FR (Schultz Rd); 420 Pass Gas Pipeline; southwesterly on FR to the Transwestern 420 south to FRPipeline Gas 171; the Transwestern westerly along I-40 to a point on I-40); east on 184.4 to I-40 (mp on FR 171 just north of the eastern boundary of the Navajo Army Depot on I-40); south along the eastern boundarythe of (mp 188.5 Navajo Army Depot to the southeast corner of the Depot; mile to forest road in section 33; southeast approximately 1/3 Moun- (Woody southeasterly along that forest road to FR 231 to FR southerly on FR to 533; 533 tain Rd); easterly on FR 231 US Hwy on US 89A; southerly Hwy northeast- 89A to FR 237; Mountainaire on easterly Rd; Mountainaire to FRon erly 237 to FR southeasterly on FRsoutherly to FRRd 235K; 700 700; on FR to FR on FR northerly to FR east- 235K 235; 235 235A; erly on FR to FR easterly on FR to Priest Draw; 235A 235; 235 to FR east- northeasterly along the bottom of Priest Draw 235; to FR 296A; southeasterly on FR 132 erly on FR to FR 235 132; northeasterly on FR to FR 296A northeasterly on FR 296; 296 to FH 3; southeasterly on northeasterly on FR 132 to FR 132; on FH3) FH Canyon (mp 337.5 3 to the south rim of Walnut River -- Beginning at the conﬂuence of the Colorado Unit 12A westerly along the Colorado and South Canyon; southerly and River to Kanab Creek; northerly along Kanab Creek to Snake Gulch; northerly, easterly, and southerly around the Kaibab boundaryNational Forest Canyon; northeasterly to South River. along South Canyon to the Colorado -- Beginning at U.S. Hwy 89A and the Kaibab Unit 12B boundary and east- southerly National Forest 566; near mp erly along the forest boundary Canyon National to Grand northeasterly along the park boundaryPark; to Glen Canyon National Recreation area; easterly along the recreation area boundary River; northeasterly along the Colo- to the Colorado River to the Arizona-Utah state line; westerly along the rado state line to Kanab Creek; southerly along Kanab Creek to boundary;the Kaibab National Forest northerly, easterly, and southerly along this boundary to U.S. Hwy 89A near mp 566; the lands of tribal sovereign are portions that those except Indians. Kaibab Band of Paiute western edge of the Hurricane -- Beginning on the Unit 13A Rim at the Utah state line; southerly along the western edge - the Hurricaneof CountyMohave Rim to Mt. Trum Rd. 5 (the bull Rd.); west along Mohave County Rd. 5 to the town of Mt. (Bundyville); south from the town of Mt. Trumbull Trumbull to BLM Rd. 1045; (Bundyville) on Mohave County Rd. 257 to where it crosses Cold Spring Wash south on BLM Rd. 1045 Cold along the bottom of south Pond; Wash Spring Cold near southerly along the bottom to Whitmore Wash; Spring Wash River; easterly along the to the Colorado of Whitmore Wash northerly along Kanab Creek Kanab Creek; River to Colorado to the Utah state line; west along the Utah state line to the western edge of the Hurricane Rim; except those portions that Indi- are sovereign tribal lands of the Kaibab Band of Paiute ans. western edge of the Hurricane -- Beginning on the Unit 13B Rim at the Utah state line; southerly along the western edge - the Hurricaneof CountyMohave Rim to Mt. Trum Rd. 5 (the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Unit 10 -- Beginning at the junction of AZ -- Beginning at the junction Hwy and I-40; 64 10 Unit westerly on I-40 to Crookton Rd. (AZ Hwy 66, Exit 139); Unit 9 -- Beginning where Cataract Creek enters the Havasu- Unit 9 -- Beginning where Cataract pai Reservation; easterly and northerly along the Havasupai Reservation east- boundary Canyon National Park; to Grand boundary Canyon National Park to the erly along the Grand Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; southerly along the reservation boundary Gas Line; south- Corners to the Four Corners Gas Line to U.S. Hwywesterly along the Four 180; to AZ Hwy 64; south along AZwesterly along U.S. Hwy 180 Hwy 64 to Airpark Rd.; west and north along Airpark Rd. to Rd.; westerly along the Valle-Cataract Creek the Valle-Cataract northwesterly Creek at Island Tank; Creek Rd. to Cataract Creek to the Havasupai Reservationalong Cataract Boundary. Unit 8 -- Beginning at the junction of I-40 and U.S. Hwy 89 south on U.S. Hwy 89 to the Verde (in Ash Exit 146); Fork, Creek; River to Sycamore River; easterly along the Verde Canyon; north- Creek to Volunteer northerly along Sycamore Canyon to the west boundary of easterly along Volunteer boundarythe along north Navajo; Camp directly point a to north of I-40; west on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 89. Unit 7 -- Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 64 and I-40 on I-40); (mp 184.4 (in Williams); easterly on I-40 to FR 171 Gas Pipeline; easterly to the Transwestern northerly on FR 171 Gas Pipeline to FR (Schultz 420 Pass along the Transwestern Rd.); northeasterly on FR Hwy to U.S. 420 89; across U.S. Hwy 89 to FR east on FR National 545; to the Sunset Crater 545 Monument; easterly along the southern boundary of the Sun- National Monument to FRset Crater east on FR 545; to 545 lines 1 and 2; southeasterly along the KV transmission the 345 to mp 221.4; on I-40); east on I-40 powerlines to I-40 (mp 212 north to the southwest corner of the Navajo Indian Reserva- tion boundary; northerly and westerly along the reservation boundary Corners Gas Line; southwesterly along to the Four west on U.S. Hwy Corners Gas Line to U.S. Hwythe Four 180; to AZ Hwy 64; south on AZ Hwy180 64 to I-40. Unit 6B -- Beginning at mp 188.5 on I-40 at a point just north Unit 6B -- Beginning at mp 188.5 of the east boundary Navajo; south along the east- of Camp ern boundary to the southeastern corner of of Camp Navajo mile through the Camp Navajo; southeast approximately 1/3 southeast on the forest forest to the forest road in section 33; to Mountain Rd.); easterly on FR (Woody 231 road to FR 231 FR southerly on FR to U.S. Hwy 533; 533 89A; southerly on River; northerly along the Verde U.S. Hwy 89A to the Verde Creek Creek; northeasterly along Sycamore River to Sycamore southwest corner of the Camp Canyon to the and Volunteer Navajo boundary; northerly along the western boundary of - Camp Navajo to the northwest corner of Camp Navajo; con mp I-40 to along easterly 180.0); (mp to I-40 north tinuing 188.5. Unit 6A - Beginning at the junction of U.S. HwyUnit 6A - Beginning at the junction 89A and FR River; HwyU.S. on southwesterly Verde the to 89A 237; with the conﬂuence River to southeasterly along the Verde Creek to Fossil Creek; northeasterly along Fossil Fossil to Spring Trail) (Fossil FSon Springs; southeasterly 18 trail on on the rim to Nash Point the top of the rim; northeasterly boundary; National Forest easterly along the Tonto-Coconino this boundary to AZ Hwynortheasterly on AZ 87; Hwyto 87 Lake Mary-Clint’s Rd. (FH3); northwesterly on FH3 Well to FR to FR southwesterly on FR 296; southwesterly on FR 132 132; north- to FR296 southwesterly on FR 296A; to FR 296A 132; FRto FRon westerly Priest to 235; 235 FRon westerly 132 to FR southwesterly along the bottom of Priest Draw Draw; westerly on FR to FR westerly on FR to 235; 235 235A; 235A FR southerly on FRto FR on northwesterly 235; 235 235K; to Mountainaire Rd.; northerly on FRFR to FR 700 235K 700; to on FR westerly west on Mountainaire Rd. to FR 237 237; U.S. Hwy 89A except those portions that are sovereign tribal Nation. lands of the Yavapai-Apache Walnut Canyon (mp 337.5 on FH3); southeasterly on FH3 to Canyon (mp 337.5 Walnut AZ Hwy on AZ northeasterly 87; Hwy FR to 87 69; westerly - FRand northerly on Wal west on I-40 to I-40 (Exit 233); 69 to of bottom southwesterly along the 210.2); Canyon (mp nut - National Monument; south Canyon Canyon to Walnut Walnut Canyon the northern boundarywesterly along Walnut of the southwesterly along Canyon; National Monument to Walnut Canyon to FH3the bottom of Walnut (mp 337.5). 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the Santa Maria River; southwest along the Santa Maria River lands of the Tonto Apache Tribe and the Fort McDowell Apache Indian Reservation boundary to Black River; northeast to U.S. Hwy 93; northerly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Cane Springs Yavapai Nation. along Black River to the East Fork of Black River; northeast Wash; easterly along Cane Springs Wash to the Big Sandy Unit 23 -- Beginning at the confluence of Tonto Creek and along the East Fork of Black River to Three Forks-Williams Val- River; northerly along the Big Sandy River to Trout Creek; the Salt River; northerly along Tonto Creek to the spring box, ley-Alpine Rd. (FR 249); easterly along Three Forks-Williams northeasterly along Trout Creek to the Davis Dam-Prescott north of the Tonto Creek Hatchery, on Tonto Creek; northeast- Valley-Alpine Rd. to U.S. Hwy 180; southeast on U.S. Hwy 180 power line; southeasterly along the power line to the west erly along the east fork of Tonto Creek to the Tonto-Sitgreaves to the New Mexico state line; south along the New Mexico boundary of the Prescott National Forest; south along the for- National Forest boundary along the Mogollon Rim; east along state line to AZ Hwy 78. est boundary to the Baca Grant; east, south and west along this boundary to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reserva- Unit 28 - Beginning at I-10 and the New Mexico state line; the forest boundary; south along the west boundary of the tion boundary; southerly along the reservation boundary to north along the state line to AZ Hwy 78; southwest on AZ Prescott National Forest; to the Camp Wood-Bagdad Rd.; the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to Tonto Creek. Hwy 78 to U.S. Hwy 191; northwest on U.S. Hwy 191 to Clifton; southwesterly on the Camp Wood-Bagdad Rd. to Bagdad; westerly on the the Lower Eagle Creek Rd. (Pump Station Rd.) except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Unit 24A -- Beginning on AZ Hwy 177 in Superior; southeast- to Eagle Creek; northerly along Eagle Creek to the San Carlos Hualapai Indian Tribe. erly on AZ Hwy 177 to the Gila River; northeasterly along the Gila River to the San Carlos Indian Reservation boundary; Indian Reservation boundary; southerly and west along the Unit 19A -- Beginning at AZ Hwy 69 and U.S. Hwy 89 (in easterly, westerly and northerly along the reservation bound- reservation boundary to U.S. Hwy 70; southeast on U.S. Hwy Prescott); northerly on U.S. Hwy 89 to the Verde River; east- ary to the Salt River; southwesterly along the Salt River to AZ 70 to U.S. Hwy 191; south on U.S. Hwy 191 to I-10 Exit 352; erly along the Verde River to I-17; southwesterly on the Hwy 288; southerly on AZ Hwys 288 and 188 to U.S. Hwy 60; easterly on I-10 to the New Mexico state line. southbound lane of I-17 to AZ Hwy 69; northwesterly on AZ southwesterly on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 177. Unit 29 -- Beginning on I-10 at the New Mexico state line; Hwy 69 to U.S. Hwy 89; except those portions that are sov- westerly on I-10 to the Bowie-Apache Pass Rd.; southerly on ereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe and the Unit 24B -- Beginning on U.S. Hwy 60 in Superior; northeast- the Bowie-Apache Pass Rd. to AZ Hwy 186; southeast on AZ Yavapai-Apache Nation. erly on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 188; northerly on AZ Hwys 188 and 288 to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to Hwy 186 to AZ Hwy 181; south on AZ Hwy 181 to the West Unit 19B -- Beginning at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 89 and the Tonto National Forest boundary near Granite Reef Dam; Turkey Creek-Kuykendall cutoff road; southerly on the Kuyk- AZ Hwy 69, west on Gurley St. to Grove Ave.; north on the southeasterly along Forest boundary to Forest Route 77 (Per- endall cutoff road to Rucker Canyon Rd.; easterly on the Grove Ave. to Miller Valley Rd.; northwest on the Miller Val- alta Rd.); southwesterly on Forest Route 77 (Peralta Rd.) to Rucker Canyon Rd. to Tex Canyon Rd.; southerly on Tex Can- ley Rd. to Iron Springs Rd.; northwest on the Iron Springs Rd. U.S. Hwy 60; easterly on U.S. Hwy 60 to Superior. yon Rd. to U.S. Hwy 80; northeast on U.S. Hwy 80 to the New to the junction of Williamson Valley Rd. and Iron Springs Rd.; Mexico state line; north along the state line to I-10. northerly on the Williamson Valley-Prescott-Seligman Rd. (FR Unit 25M -- Beginning at the junction of 51st Ave. and I-10; Unit 30A -- Beginning at the junction of the New Mexico 6, Williamson Valley Rd.) to AZ Hwy 66 at Seligman; east on west on I-10 to AZ Loop 303, northeasterly on AZ Loop 303 state line and U.S. Hwy 80; south along the state line to the Crookton Rd. (AZ Hwy 66) to I-40 (Exit 139); east on I-40 to to I-17; north on I-17 to Carefree Hwy; east on Carefree Hwy U.S.-Mexico border; west along the border to U.S. Hwy 191; U.S. Hwy 89; south on U.S. Hwy 89 to the junction with AZ to Cave Creek Rd.; northeasterly on Cave Creek Rd. to the northerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to I-10 Exit 331; northeasterly on Hwy 69; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands Tonto National Forest boundary; easterly and southerly along I-10 to the Bowie-Apache Pass Rd.; southerly on the Bowie- of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. the Tonto National Forest boundary to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation boundary; northeasterly along the Fort McDowell Apache Pass Rd. to AZ Hwy 186; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 186 Unit 20A -- Beginning at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 89 and Yavapai Nation boundary to the Verde River; southerly along to AZ Hwy 181; south on AZ Hwy 181 to the West Turkey Creek AZ Hwy 69; west on Gurley St. to Grove Ave.; north on the the Verde River to the Salt River; southwesterly along the Salt - Kuykendall cutoff road; southerly on the Kuykendall cutoff Grove Ave. to Miller Valley Rd., northwest on the Miller Valley River to the Tonto National Forest boundary; southerly along road to Rucker Canyon Rd.; easterly on Rucker Canyon Rd. to Rd. to Iron Springs Rd., west and south on the Iron Springs- the Tonto National Forest boundary to Bush Hwy/Power Rd.; the Tex Canyon Rd.; southerly on Tex Canyon Rd. to U.S. Hwy Skull Valley-Kirkland Junction Rd. to U.S. Hwy 89; continue southerly on Bush Hwy/Power Rd to AZ Loop 202; easterly, 80; northeast on U.S. Hwy 80 to the New Mexico state line. south and easterly on the Kirkland Junction-Wagoner-Crown southerly, and westerly on AZ Loop 202 to the intersection of Unit 30B -- Beginning at U.S. Hwy 191 and the U.S.-Mexico King-Cordes Rd. to Cordes, from Cordes southeast to I-17 Pecos Rd. at I-10; west on Pecos Rd. to the Gila River Indian border; west along the border to the San Pedro River; north (Exit 259); north on the southbound lane of I-17 to AZ Hwy Community boundary; northwesterly along the Gila River along the San Pedro River to I-10; northeasterly on I-10 to U.S. 69; northwest on AZ Hwy 69 to junction of U.S. Hwy 89 at Indian Community boundary to 51st Ave; northerly on 51st Hwy 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to the U.S.-Mexico bor- Prescott; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands Ave to I-10; except those portions that are sovereign tribal der. of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. lands. Unit 31 -- Beginning at Willcox Exit 340 on I-10; north on Fort Unit 20B -- Beginning at the Hassayampa River and U.S. Hwy Unit 26M -- Beginning at the junction of I-17 and New River Grant Rd. to Brookerson Rd.; north on Brookerson Rd. to Ash 60/93 (in Wickenburg); northeasterly along the Hassayampa Rd. (Exit 232); southwesterly on New River Rd. to AZ Hwy 74; Creek Rd.; west on Ash Creek Rd. to Fort Grant Rd.; north on River to the Kirkland Junction-Wagoner- Crown King-Cordes westerly on AZ Hwy 74 to U.S. Hwy 93; southeasterly on U.S. Fort Grant Rd. to Bonita; northerly on the Bonita-Klondyke road (at Wagoner); southerly and northeasterly along the Hwy 93 to the Beardsley Canal; southwesterly on the Beard- Rd. to the junction with Aravaipa Creek; west along Aravaipa Kirkland Junction-Wagoner-Crown King-Cordes Rd. (at Wag- sley Canal to Indian School Rd; west on Indian School Rd. to Creek to AZ Hwy 77; northerly along AZ Hwy 77 to the Gila oner) to I-17 (Exit 259); south on the southbound lane of I-17 Jackrabbit Trail; south on Jackrabbit Trail to I-10 (Exit 121); River; northeast along the Gila River to the San Carlos Indian to the New River Road (Exit 232); west on the New River Road west on I-10 to Oglesby Rd (Exit112); south on Oglesby Rd. to Reservation boundary; south then east and north along the to State Hwy 74; west on AZ Hwy 74 to the junction of AZ Hwy AZ Hwy 85; south on AZ Hwy 85 to the Gila River; northeast- reservation boundary to U.S. Hwy 70; southeast on U.S. Hwy 74 and U.S. Hwy 60/93; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 60/93 to erly along the Gila River to the Gila River Indian Community 70 to U.S. Hwy 191; south on U.S. Hwy 191 to the 352 exit on the Hassayampa River. boundary; southeasterly along the Gila River Indian Commu- I-10; southwest on I-10 to Exit 340. Unit 20C -- Beginning at U.S. Hwy 60/93 and the Santa Maria nity boundary to AZ Hwy 347 (John Wayne Parkway); south Unit 32 -- Beginning at Willcox Exit 340 on I-10; north on Fort River; northeasterly along the Santa Maria River to AZ Hwy on AZ Hwy 347 (John Wayne Parkway) to AZ Hwy 84; east Grant Rd. to Brookerson Rd.; north on Brookerson Rd. to Ash 96; easterly on AZ Hwy 96 to Kirkland Junction; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 84 to Stanfield; south on the Stanfield-Cocklebur Creek Rd.; west on Ash Creek Rd. to Fort Grant Rd.; north on along the Kirkland Junction-Wagoner- Crown King-Cordes Rd. to the Tohono O’odham Nation boundary; easterly along Fort Grant Rd. to Bonita; northerly on the Bonita-Klondyke road to the Hassayampa River (at Wagoner); southwesterly the Tohono O’odham Nation boundary to Battaglia Rd.; east Rd. to the junction with Aravaipa Creek; west along Aravaipa along the Hassayampa River to U.S. Hwy 60/93; northwesterly on Battaglia Rd. to Toltec Rd.; north on Toltec Rd. to I-10 (Exit Creek to AZ Hwy 77; southerly along AZ Hwy 77 to the San on U.S. Hwy 60/93 to the Santa Maria River. 203); southeasterly on I-10 to AZ Hwy 87 (Exit 211); north Pedro River; southerly along the San Pedro River to I-10; Unit 21 -- Beginning on I-17 at the Verde River; southerly on on AZ Hwy 87 to AZ Hwy 287 north of Coolidge; east on AZ northeast on I-10 to Willcox Exit 340. the southbound lane of I-17 to the New River Road (Exit 232); Hwy 287 to AZ Hwy 79; north on AZ Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 60; Unit 33 -- Beginning at Tangerine Rd. and AZ Hwy 77; north east on New River Road to Fig Springs Road; northeasterly northwesterly on U.S. Highway 60 to Peralta Rd.; northeast- and northeast on AZ Hwy 77 to the San Pedro River; south- on Fig Springs Road to the Tonto National Forest boundary; erly along Peralta Rd. to the Tonto National Forest boundary; east along the San Pedro River to I-10 at Benson; west on I-10 southeasterly along this boundary to the Verde River; north northwesterly along the Tonto National Forest boundary to to Marsh Station Rd. (Exit 289); northwest on the Marsh Sta- along the Verde River to I-17. the Salt River; northeasterly along the Salt River to the Verde River; northerly along the Verde River to the Tonto National tion Rd. to the Agua Verde Rd.; north on the Agua Verde Rd. Unit 22 -- Beginning at the junction of the Salt and Verde Riv- Forest boundary; northwesterly along the Tonto National For- to its terminus then north 1/2 mile to the Coronado National ers; north along the Verde River to the confluence with Fossil est boundary to Fig Springs Rd.; southwesterly on Fig Springs Forest boundary; north and west along the National For- Creek; northeasterly along Fossil Creek to Fossil Springs; Rd. to New River Road; west on New River Road to I-17 (Exit est boundary; then west, north, and east along the Saguaro southeasterly on FS trail 18 (Fossil Spring Trail) to the top of 232); except Unit 25M and those portions that are sovereign National Park boundary; continuing north and west along the the rim; northeasterly on the rim to Nash Point on the Tonto- tribal lands. Coronado National Forest boundary to the southern bound- Coconino National Forest boundary along the Mogollon Rim; ary of Catalina State Park; west along the southern boundary easterly along this boundary to Tonto Creek; southerly along Unit 27 -- Beginning at the New Mexico state line and AZ Hwy of Catalina State Park to AZ Hwy 77; north on AZ Hwy 77 to the east fork of Tonto Creek to the spring box, north of the 78; southwest on AZ Hwy 78 to U.S. Hwy 191; north on U.S. Tangerine Rd. Tonto Creek Hatchery, and continuing southerly along Tonto Hwy 191 to Lower Eagle Creek Rd. (Pump Station Rd.); west Unit 34A -- Beginning in Nogales at I-19 and Grand Avenue Creek to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to the on the Lower Eagle Creek Rd. (Pump Station Rd.) to Eagle (U.S. Highway 89); northeast on Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy. Verde River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal Creek; north along Eagle Creek to the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation boundary; north along the San Carlos 89) to AZ Hwy 82; northeast on AZ Hwy 82 to AZ Hwy 83; 116 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Getting Started,

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 117 for the course, and Is reasonable and commensurate 2. Does not exceed $25. 1. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 southerly along the Arizona-Californiasoutherly along state line to I-8; south- to U.S. Hwyeasterly on I-8 on U.S. 95; easterly and northerly Hwy Castle road; northeast on the 95 to the Castle Dome Refuge boundary;the Kofa National Wildlife Dome Rd. to - refuge boundarynorth along the Cabin-King Val to the Stone Rd. Valley west along the Stone Cabin-King ley Rd. (King Rd.); (King Rd.) to U.S. Hwy 95; north on U.S. Hwyto the Cibola 95 south the to Rd. Lake Cibola the on south and west Rd.; Lake portions that are sovereign end of Cibola Lake; except those tribal lands of the Quechan Tribe. HwyUnit 44A -- Beginning at U.S. 95 and the Bill Wil- Hwyliams River; south along U.S. 95 to AZ Hwy 72; southeasterly on AZ Hwy- Vicks to Vicksburg; south on the 72 I-10 easterly on Rd. to I-10; burg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge on northwesterly Rd. (Exit 81); to the Salome-Hassayampa to Eagle Eye Rd.; northeasterly the Salome-Hassayampa Rd. east on U.S. Hwyon Eagle Eye Rd. to Aguila; 60 to AZ Hwy to U.S. Hwy 93; northwesterly northeasterly on AZ Hwy 71 71; on U.S. Hwy 93 to the Santa Maria River; westerly along the rivers to U.S. HwySanta Maria and Bill Williams 95; except tribal lands of the Colorado those portions that are sovereign River Indian Tribes. Unit 44B - Beginning at Quartzsite; south on U.S. Hwy 95 to the Crystal Hill Rd. (Blevens Rd.); east on the Crystal Hill Rd. (Blevens Rd.) to the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; north and east along the refuge boundary to the Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Rd.; north on the Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Rd. to AZ Hwy northwest on AZ 72; Hwy to U.S. Hwy 72 on U.S. Hwy 95; south to Quartzsite. 95 Unit 45A -- Beginning at the junction of the Stone Cabin- Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Rd. (King Rd.) and King Valley Rd. (King Rd.) boundary;Valley Cabin-King Stone east on the to O-O Junction; north from O-O Junction on the Kofa Mine Rd. to the Evening Star Mine; north on a line over Polaris Mountain to Midwell-Alamo Spring-Kofa Cabin Rd. (Wilbanks - Rd.); north on the Midwell-Alamo Spring-Kofa Cabin Rd. (Wil Gas Pipeline Rd.; north on Natural banks Rd.) to the El Paso boundarynorth the to junction the from line a of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; west and south on the boundary line (King Rd.). Rd. to Stone Cabin-King Valley Unit 45B -- Beginning at O-O Junction; north from O-O Junc- tion on the Kofa Mine Rd. to the Evening Star Mine; north Mountain to Midwell-Alamo Spring- on a line over Polaris Kofa Cabin Rd. (Wilbanks Rd.); north on the Midwell-Alamo Natural the El Paso to Rd.) (Wilbanks Rd. Cabin Spring-Kofa the Gas Pipeline Rd.; north on a line from the junction to north Kofa National Wildlife Refuge boundary; east to the east refuge boundary; west along the Kofa National south and Rd. Wildlife Refuge boundary to the Stone Cabin-King Valley the Stone Rd./Ave 40E); north and west on (Wellton-Kofa Rd./Ave 40E) to O-O Rd. (Wellton-Kofa Cabin-King Valley Junction. Unit 45C -- Beginning at the junction of the Stone Cabin- Rd. (King Rd.) and Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; King Valley south, east, and north along the refuge boundary to the Stone Rd. (King Rd.); north and west on the Stone Cabin-King Valley Rd. (King Rd.) to the junction of the Stone Cabin-King Valley Wildlife National Kofa and Rd.) (King Rd. Valley Cabin-King Refuge boundary. Unit 46A -- That portion of the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge east of the Yuma-Pima County line. Unit 46B -- That portion of the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge west of the Yuma-Pima County line. R12-4-109 Education Course Fee Trapping Approved the provider of an approved Under A.R.S. § 17-333.02(A), educational and course of instruction in responsible trapping collect a fee from each participant environmental ethics may that: Station Rd. (Exit 289); northwest on Marsh Station Rd. to the northwest on Marsh Station 289); Station Rd. (Exit Rd. to its terminus, north on the Agua Verde Rd.; Agua Verde bound- Forest mile to the Coronado National then north 1/2 ary; boundary, along the National Forest north and west then bound- Park east along the Saguaro National west, north, and ary; National north and west along the Coronado continuing boundaryForest to the southern boundary of Catalina State west along the southern boundary Park; of Catalina State Park Rd.; west on to AZ north on AZ Hwy to Tangerine Hwy 77; 77 Rd. to I-10. Tangerine -- Beginning at AZUnit 39 Hwy east 85 and the Gila River; boundaryalong the Gila River to the western of the Gila River Community;Indian boundarythis southeasterly along to AZ (John AZ on south Parkway); HwyWayne (John 347 Hwy347 to AZ Parkway) HwyWayne 84; east on AZ Hwy 84 to Stan- field; south on the Stanfield-Cocklebur westerly on Rd. to I-8; Hyder Rd. to the Caliente the Agua northerly on 87; to Exit I-8 Ave.; north on 555th to 555th Rd.; northeasterly on Hyder Rd. Lahman Rd., which becomes Ave. to Lahman Rd.; east on on Agua Caliente Rd. to Old Agua Caliente Rd.; northeasterly Hwy on Old Hwy 80; northeasterly Hwy 80 to Arizona 85; southerly on AZ Hwy 85 to the Gila River; except those por- O’odham tions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Tohono Nation and the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Unit 40A -- Beginning at Ajo; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 85 to O’odham Why; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 86 to the Tohono Indian Reservation;(Papago) northerly and easterly along the reservation boundary to the Cocklebur-Stanfield Rd.; north on the Cocklebur-Stanfield Rd. to I-8; westerly on I-8 to AZ Hwy 85; southerly on AZ Hwy 85 to Ajo. the Unit 40B -- Beginning at Gila Bend; westerly on I-8 to River to the River; southerly along the Colorado Colorado Mexicanborder to along the border at San Luis; southeasterly northerly, easterly Refuge; the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife and southerly around the refuge boundary to the Mexican O’odham border; southeast along the border to the Tohono Indian Reservation;(Papago) along the reservation northerly boundary to AZ Hwy 86; northwesterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy 85; north on AZ Hwy- 85 to Gila Bend; except those por tions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Cocopah Tribe. HwyI-8 and U.S. -- Beginning at (in Yuma); east- 95 41 Unit northerly on the Agua Caliente Rd. to erly on I-8 to exit 87; north Ave.; to 555th Rd. Hyder northeasterly on Rd.; Hyder the which Rd., Lahman on Lahman Rd.; east Ave. to 555th on on Agua Caliente Caliente Rd.; northeasterly becomes Agua Rd. to Old Hwy 80; northeasterly on Old Hwy 80 to Arizona Hwy 85; northerly on AZ Hwyon 85 to Oglesby Rd.; north to Exit 45; southerly on westerly on I-10 Oglesby Rd. to I-10; Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Rd. to the Refuge boundary; westerly, and northerly along easterly, southerly, the boundary Rd.; southwesterly on the to the Castle Dome Castle Dome Rd. to U.S. Hwy 95; southerly on U.S. Hwy 95 to I-8. Canal Unit 42 -- Beginning at the junction of the Beardsley and U.S. Hwy 93 (U.S. 89, U.S. 60); northwesterly on U.S. Hwy to U.S. Hwy southwesterly on AZ Hwy 71 93 to AZ Hwy 71; 60; westerly on U.S. Hwy 60 to Aguila; south on the Eagle Eye Rd. to the Salome-Hassayampa Rd.; southeasterly on the to easterly on I-10 (Exit 81); Salome-Hassayampa Rd. to I-10 to the Trail north along Jackrabbit (Exit 121); Trail Jackrabbit Indian School road; east along Indian School Rd. to the Beard- sley Canal; northeasterly along the Beardsley Canal to U.S. Hwy 93. U.S. Hwyat -- Beginning 43A Unit Bill Williams the and 95 River; west along the Bill Williams River to the Arizona-Cal- ifornia state line; southerly to the south end of Cibola Lake; northerly and easterly on the Cibola Lake Rd. to U.S. Hwy Rd. on U.S. Hwysouth 95; Valley Cabin-King Stone to the 95 Rd. (King (King Rd.); east along the Stone Cabin-King Valley west boundarythe to Rd.) Ref- Wildlife National Kofa the of uge; northerly along the refuge boundary to the Crystal Hill Rd. (Blevens Rd.); northwesterly on the Crystal Hill Rd. (Blev- HwyU.S. to Rd.) ens HwyU.S. on northerly 95; the Bill to 95 Williams River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal River Indian Tribes. lands of the Colorado Unit 43B -- Beginning at the south end of Cibola Lake; Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Unit 38M -- Beginning at the junction of I-10 and Tangerine and Tangerine -- Beginning at the junction of I-10 Unit 38M Rd. (Exit 242); Valley to Avra southeast on I-10 Rd. (Exit 240); Rd. to Sandario Rd.; south on Sandario Valley west on Avra ReservationIndian Xavier San the to Rd. boundary; and south to south on I-19 east along the reservation boundary to I-19; east on Sahuarita Rd. to AZ HwySahuarita Rd. (Exit 75); 83; to Marsh east on I-10 (Exit 281); north on AZ Hwy 83 to I-10 Unit 37B -- Beginning at the junction of AZUnit 37B Hwy and AZ 79 northwest on AZHwy Hwy to U.S. Hwy 77; 79 60; east on U.S. to AZ Hwy southeast on AZ Hwy 177 Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 177; southeast and southwest on AZ to AZ Hwy77; Hwy 77 79. Unit 37A -- Beginning at the junction of I-10 and Tangerine Rd. and Tangerine -- Beginning at the junction of I-10 Unit 37A west Rd. (Exit 242); Valley to Avra southeast on I-10 (Exit 240); Rd. to Sandario Rd.; south on Sandario Rd. to Valley on Avra AZ O’odham Hwy 86; southwest on AZ Hwythe Tohono 86 to Nation boundary; north, east, and west along this boundary Rd.; north on to Battaglia Rd.; east on Battaglia Rd. to Toltec to AZ Hwy 87 southeast on I-10 (Exit 203); to I-10 Rd. Toltec north on AZ Hwyto AZ east on AZ 87 Hwy 287; (Exit 211); to AZHwy HwyAZ at Florence; southeast on 287 79 Hwy 79 - to its junction with AZ south on AZ Hwy to Tanger Hwy 77; 77 Rd. to I-10. ine Rd.; west on Tangerine Unit 36C -- Beginning at the junction of AZUnit 36C Hwy 86 and AZ Hwy on AZ southerly 286; Hwy to the U.S.- Mexico bor- 286 der; westerly along the border to the east boundary of the Indian Reservation; (Papago) northerly O’odham Tohono along the reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 86; easterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy 286. Unit 36B - Beginning at I-19 and Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy(U.S. Avenue Grand and 89) I-19 at Beginning - 36B Unit U.S.-Mexico the to Avenue Grand on southwest Nogales; in border; west along the U.S.-Mexico border to AZ Hwy 286; north on AZ Hwy to the Arivaca-Sasabe 286 Rd.; southeasterly on the Arivaca-Sasabe Rd. to the town of Arivaca; from the south townArivaca of Arivacathe on northeasterly I-19; to Rd. Avenue (U.S. Hwy to Grand 89). on I-19 Unit 36A - Beginning at the junction of Sandario Rd. and AZUnit 36A Hwy 86; southwesterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy south- 286; erly on AZ Hwy to the Arivaca-Sasabe 286 Rd.; southeasterly on the Arivaca-Sasabe Rd. to the town of Arivaca; from the north town of Arivaca northeasterly on the Arivaca Rd. to I-19; to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian on I-19 Reservationboundary; res- the along northerly westerly and ervation boundary to the Sandario road alignment; north on Sandario Rd. to AZ Hwy 86. Unit 35B - Beginning at Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy - Beginning at Grand Unit 35B 89) at the U.S.-Mexico border in Nogales; east along the U.S.-Mexico Rd. to Patagonia Rd.; north on the Lochiel border to Lochiel San Rafael Rd. to San San Rafael Rd.; north on the Patagonia 58 Rd.; north on the San Rafael Valley-FS 58 Rafael Valley-FS Rd.; to Ranch Christian Ln. on the Ln.; north to Christian Rd. east and north on the Ranch Rd. to FR 799-Canelo Rd.; Pass northeasterly on FR 799-Canelo Rd. to AZ Pass Hwy- 83; north westerly on the AZ Hwy 83 to Elgin Canelo Rd.; north on the Elgin Canelo Rd. to Upper Elgin Rd.; north on the Upper Elgin Rd. to AZ Hwy on AZ 82; southwest Hwy Avenue; 82 to Grand Avenue to the U.S.-Mexico border. southwest on Grand Unit 35A -- Beginning on the U.S.-Mexico border at the San -- Beginning on the U.S.-Mexico border at the San Unit 35A Rd.; north on River; west along the border to Lochiel Pedro - Rd.; north on the Pata San Rafael Rd. to Patagonia Lochiel Rd.; north on 58 Valley-FS gonia San Rafael Rd. to San Rafael Christian Ln.; north on the Rd. to 58 the San Rafael Valley-FS to Rd. Ranch on the north and east Rd.; Ranch to Ln. Christian FR 799-Canelo Rd.; northeasterly on the FR Pass 799-Canelo Rd. to AZPass Hwy83; northwesterly on the AZ Hwy 83 to on the Elgin-CaneloElgin Canelo Rd.; northeasterly Rd. to Upper Elgin Rd. to AZUpper Elgin Rd.; north on the Hwy 82; easterly on AZ Hwy River; south along the 82 to the San Pedro River to the U.S.-Mexico border. San Pedro Unit 34B -- Beginning at AZ Hwy 83 and I-10 Exit 281; east- Exit 281; at AZ -- Beginning 34B Unit Hwy and I-10 83 the San Pedro River; south along the San Pedro to erly on I-10 River to AZ Hwy 82; westerly on AZ Hwy 82 to AZ Hwy 83; Exit 281. northerly on AZ Hwy 83 to I-10 northerly on AZ Hwy road alignment; west 83 to the Sahuarita on south Exit 75; road alignment to I-19 along the Sahuarita (U.S. Hwy Avenue to Grand 89). I-19 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting

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

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

2. 3. 1. 2. The Department or its authorized agent shall maintain a The Department or its authorized companion other than hunts supplemental for hunter pool tag hunts. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 H. shall: participate in a supplemental hunt, a person To I. A.R.S. § 17-239; if the Commission has prescribed nonpermit-tags by Commission Order for the purpose of meeting management objectives because regular seasons are not, have not been, or will not be sufficient or effective to achieve management objectives. The Department shall not issue more restricted nonpermit-tags than the maximum number prescribed by Commission Order. A restricted nonpermit-tag is valid only for the supplemental hunt for which it is issued. for a supplemental hunt prescribed by Commission for a supplemental hunt prescribed season dates and open Order that exactly matches the which a hunt hunt, for game another big areas of permit-tags are issued number is assigned and hunt through the computer draw. threat to the health, sons constituting an immediate safetyor its habitat, or or management of wildlife public health or safety. or Commis- or guidelines contained in Department plans, which sion-approved wildlife management plans, or hunt include hunt guidelines, operational recommendations; application for a supplemental hunt. season for a supplemental hunt established by the Commission for the following purposes: of depredating wildlife as authorized under Take of wildlife under an Emergency Season; or Take of wildlife under a population management hunt Take Regular seasons have not met or will not meet management objectives; of wildlife is necessary to meet management Take objectives; and Issuance of a specific number of restricted nonpermit- tags is likely to meet management objectives. Select season dates, within the range of dates listed in Select season dates, within the range the Commission Order; hunt of range the within specific hunt areas, Select areas listed in the Commission Order; Select the legal animal that may be taken from the list of legal animals identified in the Commission Order; Determine the number of restricted nonpermit-tags that will be issued from the maximum number of tags authorized in the Commission Order. a. b. The Department shall not accept a group application, for a restricted nonper- as defined under R12-4-104, mit-tag.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 R12-4-201 Pioneer License A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. No less than 30 days prior to the computer No less than 30 application as genus, that for deadline draw hunt permit-tag applicationspecified in the schedule. ii. i. Name, ii. Physical address, iii. number; Telephone i. Name, ii. Address, iii. number; Telephone Children with life-threatening medical conditions or physical disabilities, or Contact information for the person responsible for ensuring compliance with this Section: Signature of the president and secretary-treasurer of the organization or their equivalents; and A copy of the organization’s articles of incorpo- and evidence that the organization has ration of the tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Code, unless a current and correct copy is already on file with the Department; A letter stating how the organization will partici- and program; Transfer pate in the Big Game Tag A statement that the person or organization sub- the applicationmitting conditions to the agrees and this Section. established under A.R.S. § 17-332 Has not reached the applicablereached not Has bag or lifetime annual limit for that genus, and A years of age on the date of the transfer. to 17 Is 10 shall have satisfac- 14 minor child under the age of hunter torily completed a Department-sanctioned education date of the course before the beginning hunt. Has not reached the applicablereached not Has bag or lifetime annual limit for that genus. Is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United Is qualified under section 501(c)(3) States Internal Revenue Code, and a. b. with service-connected disabilities. Veterans This authorization is valid for a period of one-year, unless revoked by the Department for noncompliance with the requirements established under A.R.S. § or this Section. 17-332 A nonprofit organization shall apply for authorization by submitting an application any Department office. to The application by the Department form is furnished and is available at any Department office. A nonprofit organization shall provide all of the following information on the application: a. Nonprofit organization’s information: b. c. d. Date of signing. In addition to the application, a nonprofit organization shall provide all of the following: a. b. Document identifying the organization’s mission; c. d. An applicant who is denied authorization to receive donated tags under this Section may appeal to the Chapter Commission as provided under A.R.S. Title 41, 6, Article 10. a valid hunting license, Possess a valid hunting license, and Possess

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

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

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

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

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

2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 R. S. T. U. A guide license holder shall not: Physical applicant’s description, to include the weight; eye color, hair color, height, and Social Security Number or Department identification number; The applicant meets the eligibility requirements prescribed under this Section; and The information provided on the application is true and accurate; Original or certified copy of the applicant’s the of copy certified or Original birth certificate; Original or copy of a valid government-issued driver’s license; or Original or copy of a valid government-issued identification card. a. Name; b. birth, Date of c. d. e. Residency status; f. Mailing address, when applicable; g. Physical address; h. when available; number, Telephone i. E-mail address, when available; j. of guide license sought; and Type k. year for which the application Calendar is made; a. Business name; and b. Business address, as applicable; a. b. Proof of the successful completion of the guide examination required under subsection (H). The applicant must successfully complete the examination within the twelve preceding the date of months immediately application. One of the following of the applicant’s as proof identity: a. U.S. passport; Valid b. c. d. Fails to meet the criteria prescribed under A.R.S. § under A.R.S. prescribed criteria the meet to Fails 17-362, Provides false information during the application process, to provide the annual report required under sub- Fails or section (R) by January 10, Provides false information in the annual report required under subsection (R) within three years immediately preceding the date of application. The applicant’s information: personal

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

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

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

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

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

“Instant kill trap” means a device designed to render an render to designed device a means trap” kill “Instant than in used on land rather “Land set” means any trap that do not with dimensions “Minnow means a trap trap” a firearm intended to be “Muzzleloading handgun” means a firearm intended to “Muzzleloading rifle” means fired be “Nonprofit organization” means an organization that is “Paste-type liquefied substance bait” means a partially partnership, means any individual, corporation, “Person” “Pre-charged pneumatic weapon” means an air gun or carcassa means bait” “Sight-exposed carcassa of parts or twoby using fish taking means fishing” “Simultaneous “Sinkbox” means a low device with a depression floating other made from materials attractant flag” means an “Trap used and anchored in water set” means any trap “Water “Foothold trap” means a device designed to capturemeans a device designed to trap” an “Foothold In addition to meeting requirements prescribed under an individual who takes wildlife shall have A.R.S. § 17-331, in possession any tag required for the particular season or hunt area. A tag obtained in violation of statute or rule is invalid and or possess wildlife. shall not be used to take, transport, An individual who lawfully possesses both a nonpermit-tag and a hunt permit-tag shall not take a genus or species in excess of the bag limit established by Commission Order for that genus or species. 1. 2. Except as permitted under R12-4-217, an individual shall Except as permitted under R12-4-217, not: 1. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 R12-4-302 Use of Tags A. B. C. D. An individual shall: E. hunting license upon request to any peace officer, upon request to any peace officer, hunting license or game ranger. wildlife manager, The CHAMP field while the assis- holder is in the and dispatching the wounded tant is tracking animal. per- the dispatch not transfer The assistant does the dispatch permit mit to anyone except that back to the CHAMPmay be transferred holder. that is lawfulDispatch is made by a method for in the particular the take of the particular animal requirements estab- season in accordance with and R12-4-318. lished under R12-4-304 permit to the The assistant attaches the dispatch carcasscarcassthe returns and animal the of to the CHAMP and the tag of the CHAMP holder, holder is affixed to the carcass. in locatingIf the assistant is unsuccessful and the assistant dispatching the wounded animal, the CHAMPreturns the dispatch permit to holders. The CHAMPholder shall strike the name and from the dispatch authorization of the assistant permit. restrain wildlife in order to directly apply a drug to drug a apply directly to order in wildlife restrain wildlife by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means. or any lighter-than-air contrivance. for fish and does not intended as visual attractants include living or dead organisms or edible parts of prepared food stuffs, or natural organisms, those corn, or artificial artificial artificial salmon eggs, marshmallows. without barbs or on which the barbs have been completely closed or removed. an animal by gripping the animal’s body. dae); which includes caribou, elk, moose, mule deer, reindeer, wapiti, and whitetail deer. wildlife alive and hold it without harm. on a side or in diameter and is retrieved by means of a hand-held line. greater than 3 feet in the greatest dimension, that is hand-held, non-motorized, and the motion of the net is caused by the physical effort of the individual. supplements, which affects the structure or mineral biological function of wildlife. nied by the applicable license, tag, stamp, or permit required by law and is identifiable as the “legal wildlife” prescribed by Commission Order, which may c. d. e. f. g. When the CHAMPthe When per- dispatch another needs holder mit for another big game hunt. All spaces for assistants are filled, the permit to another person, or Transfer “Administer” means to pursue, capture, or otherwise “Administer” means any contrivance used for flight in the air “Aircraft” lures and flies” means man-made devices “Artificial “Barbless hook” means any fishhook manufactured means a device designed to capture“Body-gripping trap” “Cervid” means any member of the deer family (Cervi- captureto device designed a means trap” “Confinement inches net” means a net that does not exceed 36 “Crayfish “Dip net” means any net, excluding the handle, that is no “Drug” means any chemical substance, other than food or “Evidence of legality” means the wildlife is accompa- A dispatch permit may not be reused when all spaces for A dispatch permit may not be reused when all spaces for designation of an assistant are filled or the dispatch permit is attached to a carcass. The CHAMP holder may request another dispatch permit from the Department if: 1. 2. The dispatch permit is lost, or 3. 1. 2. Allow use or possess the permit. another person to In addition to the definitions provided under A.R.S. § 17-101, In addition to the definitions provided under A.R.S. § 17-101, the following definitions apply to this Article unless otherwise specified: R12-4-301 Definitions N. O. A CHAMP holder shall not: Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Certify the applicant is a person with a severe permanent disability as defined under subsection (A), and The assistant’s name and valid Arizona hunting license number, The date and time the animal was wounded or killed, and The site where the animal is wounded and the location begins are marked from which tracking so they can be identified later. The assistant possesses the dispatch permit and a and dispatch- valid hunting license while tracking ing the wounded animal. When acting under the authority of the dispatch permit, the assistant shall possess and exhibit the dispatch permit and Signature and date; Physical to include the applicant’s description, eye height, and weight; color, hair color, The applicant of this Section, meets the requirements and applicationthe on provided information The true is and and accurate, The certification portion of the application shall be The healthcare completed by a healthcare provider. provider shall: a. b. Provide the healthcare provider’s: i. or printed name, Typed ii. Business address, iii. number, and Telephone iv. Fails to comply with the requirements of this Section, this requirements of the with comply to Fails or Provides false information during the application process. Dispatch and retrieve an animal wounded by the CHAMP holder, or Designate an assistant only after the animal is wounded or killed. Ensure the designation on the dispatch permit is in ink and includes a: a. A description of the animal, b. c. Ensure compliance with all of the following requirements: a. b. to meet the criteria prescribed under this Section, Fails

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

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

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

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

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

2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 E. F. R12-4-305 Importing, Transporting, Possessing, of or Parts Exporting, and Selling Carcasses Wildlife A. B. D. Ten gauge or smaller, except that lead shot gauge Ten not be used or possessed while taking shall ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, common moorhens, or coots; and Incapable of holding more than a total of three shells, as prescribed under 50 2009. published October 1, CFR 20.21, by reference in The material incorporated this subsection does not include any later amendments or editions. The material is available at any Department office, online from the Government Printing Office web or may be ordered site www.gpoaccess.gov, from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. N. Capi- Government Printing Office, 732 D.C. Stop: IDCC, Washington, tol St. N.W., 20401. i. ii. craft, watercraft under sail, or floating object under watercraft craft, towed or a watercraft watercraft a motorized by under sail; and shall provided the individual Pursuit with dogs, lion or release the mountain immediately kill the For at bay. held cornered, or it is treed, after means the purpose of this subsection, “release” from the area so the individual removes the dogs mountain lion can escapeits own on after it is treed, cornered, or held at bay. Bows or more lbs, with a standard pull of 30 using arrowsless than 7/8 with broadheads no edges; and inch in width with metal cutting Crossbows weight of 125 with a minimum draw lengthlbs, using bolts with a minimum of 16 less than 7/8 inch inches and broadheads no edges or bowsin width with metal cutting as to be drawn described in subsection (A)(9)(b) and held with an assisting device. k. a. Shotguns shooting shot; b. c. a. Firearms, b. Bow arrow, and c. Crossbow, d. Pneumatic weapons, e. Slingshots, f. Hand-held projectiles, g. and Falconry, h. Dogs. Collared- take all upland game birds and Eurasian To doves: a. Bow and arrow; b. Falconry; c. Pneumatic weapons; d. Shotguns shooting shot, only; e. Handguns shooting shot, only; f. Crossbow; g. Slingshot; h. Hand-held projectiles; and i. Dogs. Col- take migratory game birds, except Eurasian To lared-doves: a. Bow and arrow; b. Crossbow; c. Falconry; d. Dogs; e. Shotguns shooting shot: The motor is shut off, the sail is furled, as applicable, and any progress from a motor or sail has ceased; a. Adrift as a result of current or wind action; and tree squirrels: take cottontail rabbits To

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

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

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

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

Methods of lawfully taking big game during seasons designated by Commission Order as “special” are desig- “Special” seasons are open only nated under R12-4-304. to a person who possesses a special big game license tag and R12-4-120. authorized under A.R.S. § 17-346 Methods of lawfully taking wild mammals, birds, and reptiles during seasons designated by Commission Order as “gener 3. hunter shall: A The Department may conduct inspections of lawfullyThe Department may conduct taken Phoenix and regional offices wildlife at the Department’s or designated locations during the posted business hours 1. 2. A successful bear or mountain lion hunter shall: 3. The Director may establish vehicle roadblocks at specific locations when necessary compliance with to ensure applicable wildlife laws. Any occupant of a vehicle at a roadblock shall, upon request, present for inspection all wildlife in possession, and produce and display any - trans or taking for required permit or stamp, tag, license, porting wildlife. or wildlife This Section does not limit the game ranger authoritymanager’s and searches, stops, conduct to 17-250(A) inspections authorized under A.R.S. §§ 17-211(E), voluntary or to establish wildlife survey (4), and 17-331, stations to gather biological information. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 B. R12-4-318 Wild Mammals, Seasons for Lawfully Taking and Reptiles Birds, A. B. C. D. 8:00 a.m. the day before the season until 8:00 p.m. the first day of the season, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during each day of the season. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during each day of the season, and after the close noon on the day Until 12:00 of the season. i. ii. i. ii. The Department shall publish in the Commission Order establishing the season the: a. Location, b. Check in requirements, and c. Check-out requirements for that specific season. The Department shall ensure a wildlife check station with a published: a. Check in requirement is open: b. Check-out requirement is open: When available, bobcat seals are issued on a first- come, first-served basis at Department offices and locationsother places as deter- at those times and mined and published by the Department. the bobcatpay shall fee established seal trapper The under R12-4-102. Department personnel or an authorized agent shall attach and lock a bobcat seal only to a pelt or unskinned carcass- presented with a validated trans portation tag and a complete lower jaw identified with tag. Depart- labels provided with the transportation ment personnel or authorized agents shall collect the tags and jaws before attaching the bob- transportation cat seal. The trapper shall submit the report to Arizona Game The trapper Carefree W. 5000 and Fish Department, Game Branch, Highway, Phoenix, AZ by April 1 of each year. 85086 activities A report is required even when trapping were not conducted. The report form is available at any Department office and online at www.azgfd.gov. license to any The Department shall deny a trapping who fails to submit an annual report until the trapper complies with reporting requirements. trapper

number, license Current trapping

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

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

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

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

License and Fees Laws, Rules and Legal Methods of Take 131 Posted portions around Department hous- Posted ing are closed to the discharge of all firearms; and Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. i. ii. Wood collecting limited to dead and down- mate Wood use only. rial, for onsite noncommercial Overnight public camping wildlife area in the allowedoutside of Alamo State Park for no more days within a 45-day period. than 14 permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel as permitted under roads or areas only, except This subsection does not apply to R12-4-110(H). or law enforce- Department authorized vehicles emergencyment, fire response, or other vehicles. as permitted under Open to all hunting in season and R12-4-318. R12-4-304 Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel roads or areas only, except as permitted under does not apply to This subsection R12-4-110(H). Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. portions closed to discharge of all firearms Posted annually. from April 1 through July 25 Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting from April 1 through July 25 annually. Access through the Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Access through the Aravaipa Area Wilderness Canyon Aravaipa the within Area permit only, available through the Safford is by Office of the Bureau of Land Management. is not permitted on the Motorized vehicle travel wildlife area. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except the wildlife area and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 is closed to the discharge of all firearms. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as permitted roads, trails, is per- No motorized travel under R12-4-110(H). mitted within agriculture and crop production areas. This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. permitted in desig- or clay bird shooting Target nated areas only. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except: and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 a. b. c. d. portions closed to all public entry. Posted e. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. f. Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (located in Units 31 Canyon Wildlife Area (locatedAravaipa in Units 31 and 32): a. b. c. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. f. Base and Meridian Wildlife Area (located in Units 39, and 47M): 26M, a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. and 44A): Wildlife Area (located Alamo 16A in Units No person shall violate the following restrictions on Wild- life Areas: 1. 2. Allen Severson Wildlife Area (located 3B): in Unit 3. 4. Arlington Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39): 5. 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 EFFECTIVE JUNE 7, 2016 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 propertyinterest conveyed to the Commission by any entity, through an approved land use agreement, including but not limited to deeds, patents, leases, conservation easements, special use permits, licenses, management agreements, inter-agency agreements, letter agreements, and right-of-entry,where the property interest conveyed is sufficient for the with consistent lands the management of objectives of the wildlife area. vegetative or with unique topographic Lands that contribute to wildlife, characteristics confined are species wildlife where certain Lands because of habitat demands, Lands that can be physically managed and modi- wildlife, or fied to attract criticalas are identified that Lands cer- for habitat criticalduring species wildlife tain their of periods life cycles. Provide protective measures for wildlife, habitat, Provide protective measures or both; Allow recreational for hunting, fishing, and other with wildlife habitat activities that are compatible conservation and education; Allow- prac for special management or research tices; and Lands owned or b. c. a. b. c. d. The Department may restrict public access to and public use of wildlife areas and the resources of wildlife areas for up to 90 days when necessary to protect property, ensure public safety,or to ensure maximum benefits to wildlife. Closures or restrictions exceeding 90 days shall require Commission approval. Closures of all or any part of a wildlife area to public entry,and any restriction to public use of a wildlife area, shall be listed in this Article or shall be clearly to the wildlife area. No per- posted at each entrance son shall conduct an activity restricted by this Article or by such posting. except on posted against travel area is When a wildlife existing roads, no person shall drive a motor-operated vehicle over the countryside except by road. The Department may post signs that place additional restrictions on the use of wildlife areas. Such restric- of type, timing, the include tions may duration or certain activities, including the prohibition of access or nature of use. a. b. c. d. wildlife and habitat conservation. Enhance a. The Department may take action to manage public access and use of any Commission-owned real property or facilities. Such actions may include restrictions on the timing, type, of certain activities, or duration including the prohibition of access or nature of use. areas shall be established to: Wildlife

3. Land qualiﬁed for wildlife areas shall be: 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. Wildlife areas shall be: Commission-owned real propertyother than Wildlife Areas: 1. No person shall access or use any Commission-owned real property or facilities in violation of any Department actions posted are signs if (B)(1), subsection under authorized providing notice of the restrictions.. Wildlife Areas General Provisions General Wildlife Areas A. Wildlife Areas: EFFECTIVE JUNE 7, 2016 R12-4-801 B. 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of all firearms. i. ii. iii. i. and posted as closed to hunting, Portions ii. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated permitted on designated travel Motorized vehicle not This subsection does only. or areas roads law authorized vehicles or apply to Department response, or other emergencyenforcement, fire vehicles. R12-4-304 under as permitted all hunting to Open is closed except the wildlife area and R12-4-318, to the discharge of all firearms. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel as permitted under roads or areas only, except This subsection does not apply to R12-4-110(H). or law enforce- Department authorized vehicles emergencyment, fire response, or other vehicles. as permitted under Open to all hunting in season and R12-4-318. R12-4-304 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, National Forest Tonto Canyon Enclosure, which is closed to the Walnut hunting, unless otherwise under Com- provided mission Order. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel as part of the road system man- roads and trails and aged and regulated by the City of Tucson This subsection does not apply to Pima County. Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except: and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 Archery deer and archery javelina hunters must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. is not permitted. This Motorized vehicle travel subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire department, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under and R12-4-318. R12-4-304 All dogs must remain on leash except for hunting dogs during a legal open season. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel roads or areas only, except as permitted under This subsection does not apply to 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 c. public camping. No overnight d. e. firearms. Closed to the discharge of all f. a. No overnight public camping. b. c. a. Motorized vehicle travel: b. a. b. c. River Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8 and Upper Verde 19A): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. f. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8): Three Bar Wildlife Area (located in Unit 22):

Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B): Wenima Area (located Mountain Wildlife in Unit 38M): Tucson . 29. 30. 31. 32. 33 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Open to all hunting in season as permitted under in season as permitted Open to all hunting except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 periodicallyclosed to hunting sea- during hunting sons. being public are prohibited from Members of the while herd Raymond bison the of mile 1/4 within except when taking on Raymond Wildlife Area, personnel. bison or accompanied by Department Wildlife Area, mem- Prior to entering Raymond at a posted sign-in bers of the public shall sign in kiosk and by doing so acknowledge they have posted Raymond read and shall comply with the Wildlife Areas restrictions. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only from one hour before roads, trails, daily, except as sunrise to one hour after sunset This subsection permitted under R12-4-110(H). does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. If conducted during an event approved under shooting is permit- target or clay bird R12-4-125, ted in designated areas only. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except the wildlife area and R12-4-318 R12-4-304 is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. portions closed to all public entryPosted from annually. through February 15 November 15 permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as permitted roads, trails, is per- travel No motorized 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 except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 through closed to hunting from November 15 annually. February 15 permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel roads or areas only, except as permitted under of the wildlife area may Portions R12-4-110(H). be posted as closed to motorized vehicle travel for periodical research purposes. This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except that the take of and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 wildlife with firearms is prohibited from March 1 through August 31. permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel roads or areas only, except as permitted under This subsection does not apply to 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 portions except posted and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 around Department housing is closed to the discharge of all firearms. d. e. f. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. in designated areas only. Parking f. g. Roosevelt Lake Wildlife Area (located 23, in Units 22, and 24B): a. b. c. a. b. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. (located Robbins Butte Wildlife Area in Unit 39): Santa Rita Wildlife Area (located in Unit 34A): Springerville Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B): Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1): 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting About Rules Commission and Fish Game Arizona Posted portions around Department hous- Posted ing are closed to the discharge of all firearms; and Wildlife area is closed to the discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. ii. i. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as permitted roads, trails, is per- No motorized travel under R12-4-110(H). mitted within agriculture and crop production areas. This subsection does not apply to Depart- ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under portions except posted and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting. Overnight public camping permitted in desig- days within nated sites only, for no more than 14 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 For vehicles are prohibited. and utilitysubsection, all-terrain type vehicle means a motor vehicle having three or more wheels fitted with large tires and is designed chiefly for recreational use over roadless, rugged This subsection does not apply to Depart- terrain. ment authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. portions closed to all public entryPosted from annually. May 1 through July 29 roads or areas only, except as permitted under only, except as permitted roads or areas to This subsection does not apply R12-4-110(H). - vehicles or law enforce Department authorized or other emergencyment, fire response, vehicles. closed to all public entry portions Posted from annually. 31 through July February 15 as permitted under Open to all hunting in season except when closed to and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 annually. July 31 hunting from April 1 through 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. Open to all hunting in season as permitted under except posted portions and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 closed to hunting. permitted on posted Motorized vehicle travel or areas only, except as designated roads, trails, This subsection permitted under R12-4-110(H). does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles. If conducted during an event approved under 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: and R12-4-318, R12-4-304 a. No open fires. b. No overnight public camping. c. d. portions closed to all public entry. Posted e. a. b. c. b. c. a. Open fires allowedareas only. in designated b. c. d. closed to all public entry. portions Posted e. Wildlife Area (located in Powers Butte (Mumme Farm) Unit 39): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. e. f. Quigley-Achee Wildlife Area (located in Unit 41): Raymond Wildlife Area (located in Unit 5B): Mittry Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 43B):

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

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

134 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Index 135 10 14 16 97 79 39 39 36 39 38 20 30 20 114 110 118 124 127 126 126 104 109 70-77 98, 130 110, 122 125, 127 12, 110, 112 12, 110, 112 ...... 82, 83 Boundary descriptions (R12-4-108) ...... Boundary descriptions (R12-4-108) Maps...... fur-bearing mammals Raptors (25): Infomation available online Infomation Raptors (25): Publication Separate Reptiles (43): Publication Separate (24): Sandhill Crane Publication Separate Snipe (22): ...... (11) squirrel Tree Publication Separate (21): Waterfowl Archery Only...... Archery-Only nonpermit...... 40 CHAMP...... General ...... Muzzleloader...... Youth-Only...... www.azgfd.gov wildlife taking...... 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Exporting wildlife ...... G Gambel’s Quail: SEE Quail Game Management Units (GMU or unit) Crow ...... 84 E PublicationElk: Separate EthicsEtiquette of hunting: SEE Ethics ...... European starling...... 84, 85 Evidence of legality...... F Falconry 89 86, 87, ...... 14, 81, 79, application...... Fees, SEEFerrets: Black-footed ferrets 126 Firearms, legal...... 106, 107, Firearms, prohibited...... Firearms safety...... mammals: SEEFur-bearing Predatory and fox: SEEGray Fox ...... (5) Turkey 46 Commission rules: SEE Rules-Game and Fish ...... Common violations Condor ...... 68 ...... 80 Cottontail rabbit Cougar: SEE Mountain Lion ...... County parks CoyoteCrossbow permits...... 82 66, 67, D SEEDeadlines, draw: Deadlines Draw Deer (mule and white-tailed) Definitions...... 7, 112 108, Depredation by wildlife ...... 5 Desert Bighorn Sheep: SEE Bighorn Sheep license...... Disabled veterans Disclaimer statement...... 126 109, Dogs, hunting...... 106, 107, deadlines...... (Permit-tags) Draw odds: “Hunt Arizona” odds book on website: Draw Driving wildlife (17-303)...... Duplicate tag ...... First come permits...... Fox HuachucaFort Army Garrison...... automatic firearms and Fully Complimentary license (17-336) ...... Complimentary license (17-336) Diseased wildlife (R12-4-112)...... Duplicate license...... 51 51 91 14 91 97 57 30 54 54 35 110 114 112 128 128 127 129 109 109 102 70-77 31, 36 51, 112 Index y and fur-bearing mammals (13) ...... 82 y and fur-bearing mammals (13) extraction ...... 57, 129 ...... 84, 85 General ...... Ram ...... Maps...... General ...... 82 tagging...... Pelts, for sale or export...... Permit-tag, Description (R12-4-108)...... General ...... Hunt requirements...... Reporting requirement ...... 57, 129 Quail (16) ...... 88 Quail (16) Publication Separate Cottontail rabbit (12) ...... 80 (12) Cottontail rabbit Publication Separate (24): Crane Deer (2)...... Mountain lion (10) 60 ...... 84 Other birds and mammals (14) ...... 86 Pheasant (15) ...... seasons (26) management Population 64 Predator Physical inspection and tooth Big Game Super Raffle...... 94-95, 102 Bighorn sheep Blinds, hunting ...... 10, 98 BLM: SEE Bureau of Land Management Blue grouse...... Black bear: SEE Bear Black-footed ferret...... 84, 85 dog...... 84,Black-tailed prairie 85 Blind residents statute (17-335)...... Bobcat Bonus points...... 7, 113 16, 14, Border Patrol...... 99 Boundaries, Game Management Unit: Bowhunter education...... Buildings, hunting near...... 105, 109 Bureau of Land Management...... 96, 97 Buck Antelope: SEE Antelope Bison Bearded turkey...... BeaverBig game animals ...... 92, ...... 108 108 6, 7, 35, Big game retrieval, motorized...... Blue grouse (18) California Quail: SEE Quail Challenged Hunter Access: SEE CHAMP Challenged Hunter Access Mobility SEE Permit: CHAMP ...... Camp Navajo CHAMP 124 39, ...... 12, ...... Check stations, wildlife ...... Child support order, violation of (17-331) ...... 45 Disease Chronic Wasting ...... 90 Chukar partridge ...... Civil liability (17-314) Clinics, Raffles, Partnerships...... Coati Collared Dove: SEE Dove Commission Orders: Publication Separate Amphibians (41): Publication Antelope (3): Separate Band-tailed pigeon (20): ...... Bear (9) ...... Bighorn Sheep (7) ...... Bison (8) C ...... Camping, unlawful 109 10, ...... 10, 109 Camping near waterholes ...... Carcasses, wildlife ...... 90 Chukar partridge (17) Publication Separate Dove (19): Publication Elk (4): Separate ...... 48 Javelina (6) 19 14 12 61 14 47 97 57 87 79 58 20 20 20 22 58 39 110 110 110 111 110 110 112 112 110 111 112 111 111 110 110 110 110 110 110 111 126 109 109 108 108 109 108 109 109 109 108 109 109 109 Violation of (17-331)...... may be taken (17-301)

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

Automatic ﬁrearms: SEE automatic ﬁrearms Fully

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

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

Gray wolf: SEE Wolf Stolen...... 112 Nonresidents...... 12, 14, 108 Grouse: SEE Blue grouse Suspension of (17-340) ...... 110 Non-U.S. citizens...... 12, 18, 19 Guide definition...... 108 Limited weapon – shotgun shooting shot North American Model...... 9 Guide services...... 99, 111, 122 Cottontail rabbit...... 81 Gunnison’s prairie dog...... 84, 85 Other birds and mammals...... 84 O Pheasant...... 86 H Predatory and fur-bearing mammals...... 83 Ocelot ...... 84, 85 Turkey...... 46 Off-highway vehicles (OHV)...... 101 Habitat Fund: SEE Big Game Habitat Fund Tree squirrel...... 79 Off-road vehicles (ORV): SEE Off-highway vehicles Harassment of wildlife...... 130 Lion: SEE Mountain lion OHV: SEE Off-highway vehicles Harvest Information Program (HIP)...... 122 Littering while hunting...... 105, 109 Operation Game Thief...... 100 HIP: SEE Harvest Information Program Lost license...... 12, 112 ORV: SEE Off-highway vehicles Homeland Security...... 71, 75, 76, 99 Lost tag ...... 12, 112 Other birds and mammals...... 84 Hours, legal hunting...... 60, 82, 99, 104, 105 Otter ...... 84 House sparrow...... 84 M Over-the-counter tag: SEE Nonpermit-tag Hualapai vole...... 84 Hunt camps...... 24 Mandatory reporting P Hunt permit-tag...... 7, 14, 16, 112, 120 Bear...... 5, 57, 129 Hunt permit-tag application schedule...... 20 Bighorn sheep...... 129 Parks and preserves, (city, county or town)...... 130 Hunt permit-tag fees: SEE License and hunt permit-tag Bison...... 129 Partridge, chukar: SEE Chukar fees Lion 5, 61, 128 Period of license validity (17-332)...... 110 Hunt permit-tag transfer (17-332)...... 110 Sandhill Crane: Separate Publication Permit, shipping...... 126, 127 Hunt Success Rates: “Hunt Arizona” odds book on Maps Permit, transportation...... 126, 127 website: www.azgfd.gov Game Management Units...... 70 Permit-tag information: SEE Hunt permit-tag Hunter access...... 96, 98 Region 1– Pinetop...... 72 Pheasant Hunter education...... 30 Region 2 – Flagstaff...... 73 Archery-Only...... 87 Hunter pool...... 64 Region 3 – Kingman...... 74 Falconry-Only...... 87 Hunting dogs...... 106, 109 Region 4 – Yuma...... 75 Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot...... 86 Hunting ethics: SEE Ethics Region 5 – Tucson...... 76 Youth-Only...... 87 Hunting etiquette: SEE Ethics Region 6 – Mesa...... 77 Physically challenged hunters...... 12, 39, 124 Hunting guides: SEE Guides Maricopa County Parks...... 98, 130 Pima County parks...... 98 Hunting on military reservations...... 97 Mearns’ Quail: SEE Quail Pioneer license...... 110 Hunting on public lands...... 96-98 Methods of take: Refer to individual species Pitfall traps...... 126 Hunting safety...... 30 Mexican gray wolf: SEE Wolf Pneumatic weapons...... 106, 107, 125, 126, 130 Migratory Bird Stamp: SEE Stamps Poaching ...... 100, 106, 108, 109, 110 I Military reservations and ranges...... 97 Poison and wildlife taking...... 109 Motor vehicles and wildlife taking...... 99, 104, Population Management Hunts: Identification number, 109, 126 Javelina...... 65 Department (R12-4-111)...... 7, 19, 118 Motorized big game retrieval...... 36 Porcupine ...... 84, 85 Illegal taking (17-314)...... 104, 109 Mountain lion Possession limits: Refer to individual species Importing wildlife...... 127 Archery-Only...... 61 Posted land (17-304 and Improper tagging...... 104, 125 General...... 61 R12-4-110)...... 98, 99, 109, 118 Indian Reservations...... 96, 120 Reporting requirement...... 5, 60, 129 Prairie Dog Injured wildlife...... 118 Physical inspection and tooth Black-tailed...... 84, 85 Inspections, wildlife...... 57, 60, 129 extraction...... 60, 129 Gunnison’s...... 84, 85 Mule deer: SEE Deer Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals J Muskrat ...... 108 Badger...... 82, 83 Muzzleloader hunts Bobcat...... 82, 83 Jaguars ...... 84, 85, 103 Coyote...... 82, 83 Jaguarundi...... 84, 85 Deer...... 39 Legal methods of take chart...... 104, 105 Fox ...... 82, 83 Javelina Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot...... 83 Archery-Only...... 49 N Pursuit-Only...... 83 Youth-Only...... 48 Raccoon...... 82, 83 National Forest land...... 36, 98 Ringtail...... 82, 83 L National Harvest Information Program: SEE Harvest Skunk...... 82, 83 Lake Mead National Recreation Area...... 97 Information Program Weasel...... 82, 83 Law, wildlife: SEE Arizona Revised Statutes National Monument land...... 97 Predatory mammals: SEE Predatory and Lawful methods of take: Refer to individual National Park land...... 96 fur-bearing mammals species National Park Service restricted areas ...... 96 Private property, access to...... 98 Lead and wildlife...... 34 National Recreation Areas...... 97 Prohibited devices...... 126 Legal hours...... 60, 82, 99, 104 National Wildlife Refuge land...... 96 Prohibited weapons...... 126 Legal weapons: SEE Individual species Night hunting...... 108 Proof of purchase, license (17-331)...... 109 Legality, evidence of...... 125, 127 No-hunting posting (17-304)...... 109 Pronghorn Antelope: SEE Antelope License and hunt permit-tag fees...... 14 Nongame animals...... 108 Protection from wildlife (17- 301.01)...... 108 Licenses Nongame birds...... 108 Puma: SEE Mountain lion Complimentary (17-336)...... 110 Non-immigrant aliens...... 12, 18, 19 Pursuit-Only Hunts: Duplicate...... 12, 110, 112 Nonpermit hunts Raccoon...... 82, 83, 130 Form and contents of (17-332)...... 110 Bear, archery and general...... 58 Lifetime...... 12 Deer, archery...... 39 Q Javelina...... 49 Lost 14, 114 Quail (California, Gambel’s, Scaled, and Mearns’) Pioneer...... 110 Turkey, archery...... 47 Mountain lion, archery and general...... 61 General...... 89 Refunds...... 17 Falconry-Only...... 89 Revocation of (17-340)...... 110 Nonpermit-tags Statute (17-331)...... 109 General...... 7, 14 Restricted: SEE Restricted Non-Permit Tags 136 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Index 137 47 47 47 97 97 97 78 57 87 36 38 131 110 110 110 112 127 127 129 129 130 129 126 103 109 109 109 109 110, 122 13, 110, 120 Identification number ...... Statute (17-333.02)...... Archery-Only (fall) ...... Bearded...... Shotgun Shooting Shot...... 46 (fall)...... Youth-Only Education (17-333.02)...... CHAMP permit-tag 124 39, ...... 12, Disabled license...... Deer...... Mountain lion...... 60 SEE North Kaibab Habitat Stamp Javelina ...... 48 Pheasant ...... Turkey...... Bear ...... urtles: Separate Publicationurtles: Separate 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations 2016-17 Travel management on USFS...... management Travel squirrel...... Tree stands...... 10,Tree 98 lands: SEEReservations Indian Tribal Turkey T Transportation permitTransportation ...... Trapping V 109 hunting...... 99, 105, Vehicle license: SEE Veterans Veteran Veterans W developments...... Water – hunting and camping byWaterholes ...... legal: Refer to individual species Weapons, Weasel Visit www.azgfd.gov ...... 82,Website: 83 White-tailed deer: SEE Deer White-winged dove: SEE Dove Wilderness areas land...... Wildlife inspections ...... Wildlife parts ...... Wildlife roadblocks...... Wolf wildlife (17-314)...... Wounding ...... 66, 67 XYZ Hunts Youth-Only Transfer of hunt permit-tag (17-332) of hunt permit-tag ...... Transfer of wildlife...... Transportation U Habitat Management Stamp: Unit 12A Unlawful camping ...... Violations, classifications (17-309)...... Wildlife areas...... Wildlife check stations...... Yuma Proving Grounds...... Tooth turn-in requirements: Tooth Unlawful methods of take...... Upland game...... 7, 108 U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds...... Violations, common...... 104, 105 HualapaiVole, ...... 84, 85 14 78 30 22 23 117 131 121 131 131 110 118 118 119 127 127 125 122 127 126 130 129 130 127 120 125 120 127 128 128 126 126 126 125 126 129 109 108 103 108 Index 109 Wildlife Carcasses or (12-4-322)Parts ...... Program (HIP)Program (12-4-203) ...... of Wildlife (12-4-305)...... and Parks County, or Town Preserves (12-4-321)...... of Wildlife (12-4-305)...... of Wildlife (12-4-305)Parts ...... Number (12-4-307)...... (12-4-304)...... Taking Provisions (12-4-801) ...... Pickup and Possession of Pickup and Possession (12-4-304)...... Reptiles, Lawful Taking Surrender (12-4-118)...... Tag National Harvest Information (12-4-114)...... Nonpermit-tags Pioneer License (12-4-201)...... Carcasses Possessing or Parts Land (12-4-110)...... Posting Wildlife in City, Restrictions for Taking Roadblocks (12-4-308)...... Seasons (12-4-318)...... Selling Carcasses or Parts Supplemental Hunts (12-4-115)...... Use of (12-4-302)...... Tags, (12-4-121)...... Big Game Tag Transfer, Carcasses or Transporting Identification Trapper Regulations (12-4-307)...... Trapping Unlawful Ammunition (12-4-303)...... Unlawful Devices (12-4-303) ...... Unlawful Methods (12-4-303) ...... (12-4-302)...... Use of Tags Wild Mammals, Lawful Wildlife Areas, General Wildlife Areas Restrictions...... Wildlife Inspections (12-4-308)...... Suspension of license (17-340) ...... Suspension of license (17-340) T proper and improper...... Tagging, S Safety, hunting and firearms...... azleg.gov at Salvage permits...... ARS 17-319 Scaled quail: SEE Quail ProgramScholastic Clay Target ...... Sheep: SEE Bighorn sheep Shipping permit ...... 109 Shooting across roads...... 99, 105, Shooting Ranges ...... Sparrow, house...... 84, 85 Sportsman’s etiquette: SEE Ethics Squirrel ...... Stamps ...... Starling, European ...... 84, 85 land...... State Park 96 landState Trust ...... 98 Statutes, wildlife: SEE Arizona Revised Statutes Sunrise and sunset schedule...... Super Raffle: SEE Big Game Super Raffle Supplemental hunts ...... Times when wildlife may be taken...... Statutes: SEE Arizona Revised Statutes Title 17 Sale of wildlife or wildlife parts ...... Seasons ...... 6, 130 301.01)...... Self-defense from wildlife (17- SkunkSlingshot ...... 82, 83 Small game hunting notes...... 92-93 Snares ...... 12 74 75 76 77 72 73 36 131 110 118 112 113 114 112 118 112 112 112 114 118 118 118 118 129 129 130 126 120 126 128 128 124 129 124 126 122 127 130 127 120 129 126 126 126

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

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

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