Arizona Game and Fish Department 2004-2005 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations Use these regulations to apply for the 2004 Fall big game drawing. Fall hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 7 p.m. (MST). Regulations apply to hunting seasons from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. Purchase hunt and fish licenses and apply for big game hunt permit-tags online at azgfd.com or www.arizona-hunt.com/apps/. Hunt Regulation Changes For 2004-2005 ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT MISSION To conserve, enhance, and restore Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and habitats through aggressive protection and management programs, and to provide wildlife resources and safe watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation for the enjoyment, appreciation, and use by present and future generations. ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION Susan E. Chilton, Chair — Arivaca W. Hays Gilstrap — Phoenix Joe Melton — Yuma Michael M. Golightly — Flagstaff Joe Carter — Safford ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT 2221 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, Arizona 85023 (602) 942-3000 azgfd.com Duane L. Shroufe, Director Steve K. Ferrell, Deputy Director ––––––– REGIONAL OFFICES ––––––– REGION I 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935 (928) 367-4281 REGION II 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86001 (928) 774-5045 REGION III 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86401 (928) 692-7700 REGION IV 9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365 (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 Produced by the Arizona Game and Fish Department Information and Education Division The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not endorse or promote any product or service advertised in this regulation booklet. This list is for informational purposes only and lists only the major changes that have occurred since the publication of the last regulation booklet. Individuals should thoroughly read and understand the appropriate regulations prior to making application or going afield. Habitat Management Stamp Required for North Kaibab All 12A (North Kaibab) deer hunters are now required to purchase a $15 Unit 12A Habitat Management Stamp. Stamps can be purchased at any license dealer and cannot be obtained through the draw process. Application for Kaibab deer hunts no longer requires the additional $5 fee per person. Successful Archery Deer Hunters Must Contact AZGFD Successful archery deer hunters must contact an AZGFD office in person, or by telephone at 1 (866) 903-DEER (3337), within 10 days of taking a deer unless the deer has been checked through a mandatory hunter checking station. See page 14 and R12-4-308 on page 64. Buying a Bonus Point If you will be unable to hunt this season, yet wish to keep up-to-date with your bonus point accumulation without risking being drawn and losing your bonus points, you may now “buy” a bonus point for each bonus point species. See page 5 and R12-4-107 on page 54. Some Tag Fees to Change on Jan. 1, 2005 (Spring Draw) Permit-tags for residents and for non-residents will increase in conjunction with the 2005 spring hunts draw process. Over the counter resident and non-resident nonpermit tags will increase on January 1, 2005. See page 9 for details. Changes to Mountain Lion Regulations Hunters may not take spotted kittens or female mountain lions accompanied by spotted kittens. Successful mountain lion hunters are now required to provide a premolar tooth from the mountain lion to AZGFD. See page 29. Mearns’ Quail Bag Limit Changes The Mearns’ quail daily bag limit is reduced to eight. See page 36. Supplemental Hunter Pool A reminder to hunters, the supplemental hunter pool is purged annually on April 30. Interested hunters must reapply to be eligible for future population management hunts. See page 39. Cover illustration of a Coues white-tailed buck, by George Lockwood, George Lockwood Studio www.georgelockwood-art.com The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, 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 AZGFD Deputy Director, 2221 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85023, (602) 942-3000 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 130, Arlington, VA 22203.  If you require this document in an alter native format, please contact the AZGFD Deputy Director as listed above or by calling TTY at 1 (800) 367-8939. 2 Arizona Game and Fish Department Want To Know If You Were Drawn? Call (602) 942-3000 Call the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s automated service at (602) 942-3000. Press 2 and follow voice prompts. You must provide your Department ID Number and month and day of birth (00/00). This service is free of charge (long distance charges may apply). Web site at azgfd.com Access draw results through the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at azgfd.com. You will be required to provide a Department ID Number and month and day of birth (00/00). This service is free of charge. This summary of hunting regulations is prepared for convenience only. It is not a legal document, as it does not contain all the laws and regulations relating to hunting. For additional information contact any Arizona Game and Fish Department office. Regulations apply to hunting seasons from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. Regulations on migratory birds, fishing, falconry, reptiles and amphibians are published separately. Javelina, spring turkey, spring bear and spring buffalo hunts are published in a September supplement. The issuance of any big game permit has no express or implied guarantee or warranty of hunter success. Any person holding a valid permit assumes the risk that circumstances beyond the control of Arizona Game and Fish may prevent the permit holder from using the permit. In such situations, Arizona Game and Fish disclaims any responsibility to reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bonus points or to refund any fees. Table of Contents Application Info and Fees Game Management Unit Maps Game and Fish Laws Game and Fish Rules Hunting Information .......................... 4-5 Printed Application ............................ 6-7 Online Application ................................ 7 Application Schedule ............................ 8 Permit-tag and License Fees ................. 9 State Map by Unit ................................ 43 Region 1, Units 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 27 ................ 44 Region 2, Units 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 7E, 7W, 7M, 8, 9, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B .......................................... 45 Region 3, Units 10, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A, 17A, 17B 18A, 18B,19A, 19B, 20A ................... 46 Region 4, Units 16B, 20C, 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 45A, 45B, 45C, 46A, 46B .................. 47 Region 5, Units 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A,34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37A, 37B, 37M ... 48 Region 6, Units 20B, 21, 22, 23, 24A, 24B, 39M, 42M .................. 49 A.R.S. 17-332 (Duplicate Tags & Licenses) ......................................... 51 A.R.S. 17-333.02 (Trapping License; Education) .......................... 52  A.R.S. 17-335 (Minors; Blind Residents) ............................... 52  A.R.S. 17-336 (Complimentary Licenses) ......................................... 52 A.R.S. 17-340 (Revocation, Suspension) ..................................... 52 A.R.S. 17-341 (Fraud or Misrepresentation) ........................... 52 A.R.S. 17-361 (Trappers; Licensing; Duties) ............................ 52 (continued) R12-4-203 (Harvest Information Program) ................................... 38, 59  R12-4-216 (Crossbow Permit) ....... 60  R12-4-217 (CHAMP Permit) ........... 60 R12-4-301 (Restrictions for Taking Wildlife in Maricopa County Parks) .......... 60-61 R12-4-302 (Use of Tags) .................... 61 R12-4-303 (Prohibited Devices and Ammunition) .................................... 61 R12-4-304 (Lawful Methods for Taking Wild Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles) .............................. 61-62 R12-4-305 (Possessing, Transporting, Importing, Exporting, and Selling Carcasses or Parts of Wild Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles) .................... 62-63 R12-4-306 (Buffalo Hunt Regulations) ............... 63 R12-4-307 (Trapping Regulations) ............... 63-64 R12-4-308 (Wildlife Inspections, Check Stations, and Roadblocks) ..... 64 R12-4-318 (Seasons) .......................... 64 R12-4-319 (Aircraft to Take Wildlife) ............ 64-65 R12-4-320 (Harassment of Wildlife) ................... 65 R12-4-609 (Commission Orders) ........ 65 R12-4-801 (Wildlife Areas General Provisions) .......................... 65 R12-4-802 (Wildlife Areas Restrictions) .............................. 65-66 Commission Orders Commission Order 2, Deer ............ 10-14 Commission Order 3, Antelope ...... 16-17 Commission Order 4, Elk ............... 18-23 Commission Order 5, Turkey ............... 24 Commission Order 7, Bighorn Sheep ................................. 26 Commission Order 8, Buffalo .............. 27 Commission Order 9, Bear .................. 28 Commission Order 10, Mountain Lion ............................ 29-30 Commission Order 11, Squirrel ........... 31 Commission Order 12, Cottontail Rabbit .............................. 32 Commission Order 13, Predatory & Fur-bearing Mammals .................. 33 Commission Order 14, Other Birds & Mammals ............................ 34 Commission Order 15, Pheasant ......... 35 Commission Order 16, Quail ............... 36 Commission Order 17, Chukar ............ 36 Commission Order 18, Blue Grouse .... 37 Commission Order 23, Trapping ......... 37 Commission Order 26, Population Management Hunts .................... 39-42 Game and Fish Laws A.R.S. 17-101 (Definitions) ................. 50 A.R.S. 17-301 (Times and Methods of Taking) .......................... 50 A.R.S. 17-301.01 (Protection from Wildlife) ................................... 50 A.R.S. 17-303 (Taking or Driving Wildlife) ........................................... 50 A.R.S. 17-304 (Hunting Prohibition by Landowner) .................................. 50 A.R.S. 17-309 (Violations; Classifications) ................................. 51 A.R.S. 17-314 (Civil Liability; Illegal Taking or Wounding) ............. 51 A.R.S. 17-331 (License or Proof of Purchase; Violation of Child Support Order) ................................. 51 Game and Fish Rules R12-4-101 (Definitions) ...................... 53 R12-4-103 (Duplicate License) ............ 53 R12-4-104 (Permit Drawings) ....... 53-54 R12-4-107 (Bonus Point System) ....... 54 R12-4-108 (Management Unit Boundaries) ............................... 54-57 R12-4-110 (State Land Access) .......... 58 R12-4-111 (Identification Number) ..... 58 R12-4-112 (Diseased or Injured Wildlife) ............................... 58 R12-4-114 (Issuance of Nonpermittags & Hunt Permit-tags) ........... 58-59 R12-4-115 (Supplemental Hunts) ........ 57 R12-4-117 (Indian Reservations) ........ 59 R12-4-121 (Big Game Permit or Tag Transfer) ................................... 59 Index Access, State Lands (R12-4-110) ........ 58 Access to Private Lands ................ 72, 73 Age Restrictions .............................. 4, 52 Antelope Hunts ............................. 16-17 Application Instructions ..................... 6-7 Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag Fees ......... 9 Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag Fees ..... 9 Bear Hunts and Regulations ................ 28 Bear Nonpermit-tag Fees (General) ....... 9 Bighorn Sheep Hunts .......................... 26 Blue Grouse Hunts .............................. 37 Bonus Point System (R12-4-107) ....................... 4, 5, 54, 75 Bow & Arrows (R12-4-304) .......... 61-62 Buffalo Hunts ................................ 27, 63  Challenged Hunters (R12-4-217) ................................. 4, 60 Check Stations (R12-4-308) ................ 64 Chukar Partridge Hunts ....................... 36 Civil Liabilities ............................... 51, 67 Clinics ................................................. 80 Common Violations ............................. 67 Complimentary Licenses ..................... 52 Condors .............................................. 25 Conservation Education ................. 75, 76 Cottontail Rabbit Hunts ....................... 32 Crossbow (R12-4-216) ....................... 60 Deer Hunts .................................... 10-14 Disclaimer Statement ........................... 4 Draw Odds/Success Rates ............ 77-79 Draw Results ....................................... 2 Donations ............................................ 7 Educational Display of Live Wildlife ..... 68 Elk Hunts ...................................... 18-23 Firearms, Prohibited, Legal for Hunting (R12-4-303 & 304) ....... 61-62 Guides ............................................ 5, 72 Harvest Information Program (HIP) .......................................... 38, 59 Heritage Fund ...................................... 74 Hunter Education .......................... 54, 75 Hunter Emergency Information Card ..... 42 Hunter Questionnaire Program ............. 5 Hunting on Public Lands ............... 71-72 Hunt Permit-Tag Application Schedule ......................... 8 Indian Reservations (R12-4-117) ........ 59 Jaguars ............................................... 30 Landowner Relations Program ............ 73 License & Hunt Permit-Tag Fees .......... 9 License Required (A.R.S. Title 17-331) ........................ 51 License Revocation ....................... 52, 67 Lifetime License Holders ...................... 4 Live Wildlife ........................................ 68 Lost License/Tag (R12-4-103) ............. 53 Maps ............................................ 43-49 Migratory Bird Stamp .......................... 38  Minors; Blind Residents (A.R.S. Title 17-335) ........................ 52 Motor Vehicle & OHV Use ....... 50, 58-60 Mountain Lion NonpermitTag Fees ........................................... 9 Mountain Lion Hunts ..................... 29-30 National Park Service Restricted Areas ............................... 72 Night Hunting A.R.S. Title 17-301 ........ 50 Nonimmigrant Aliens ............................ 5 Nonresident Hunt Permit-Tag Fees ....... 9 Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) .................... 5, 65-66, 69, 71-72 Operation Game Thief .......................... 70 Permit Drawings (R12-4-104) ........................ 4-5, 53-54 Pheasant Hunts ................................... 35 Pioneer License ................................... 52 Possession & Transportation (R12-4-305) ............................... 62-63 Predatory & Furbearing Mammals ....... 33 Public Lands Hunting .................... 71-72 Population Management Hunts ..... 39-42 Quail Hunts ......................................... 36 Raffles ................................................ 80 Reptile & Amphibian Regulations ....... (See separate regulation) Residency ................................. 4, 50, 67 Restrictions on County Parks (R12-4-301) ..................... 60-61 Sportsmen Etiquette and Responsibilities ................................ 73 Squirrel Hunts ..................................... 31 State Land Access (R12-4-110) .......... 58 Sunrise/Sunset Schedule .................... 80 Supplemental Hunts (R12-4-115) ..................................... 59 Supplemental Hunts Application .......... 39 Telephone Numbers ...................... 71-72 Trapping ...................... 37, 52, 63-64, 72 Turkey Hunts ...................................... 24 Unit Boundary Descriptions (R12-4-108) ............................... 54-57 Violations (A.R.S. Title 17-309) ..... 51, 67 Waterfowl Stamp ................................ 38 Waterholes and Tree Stands ...... 5, 68, 72 Wolf Recovery Program ...................... 15 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 3 Hunting Information Who Can Go? Three-Day Non-Resident License Hunt Permit, Bonus Points Disclaimer Everyone needs a license to hunt in Arizona. You must possess a Pioneer license, disabled veterans license, a valid Class G General Hunting License, or a Class F Combination Hunting and Fishing License, plus any required hunt permittags, nonpermit-tags or stamps. A Class H, three-day non-resident license, valid for the taking of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, nongame birds, upland game birds and migratory game birds, except ducks, geese and swans is available at all license dealers for $51.50. This license is not valid for hunting big game nor is it valid when applying for big game hunts through the draw process. The issuance of any big game permit has no express or implied guarantee or warranty of hunter success. Any person holding a valid permit assumes the risk that circumstances beyond the control of Arizona Game and Fish may prevent the permit holder from using the permit. In such situations, Arizona Game and Fish disclaims any responsibility to reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bonus points or to refund any fees, except under specific circumstances as stated in R12-4-107 on page 54. A person under 14 may hunt wildlife other than big game without a license when accompanied by a properly licensed person 18 years or older. No more than two unlicensed children may accompany any license holder. Lost License or Tag Replacement No one under the age of 14 may take big game without having completed the Arizona Hunter Education Course or equivalent. No one under age 10 may be certified to hunt big game under the hunter education course. Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags and nonpermit-tags may be replaced for a fee at any Arizona Game and Fish Department license dealer. See R12-4-103 Duplicate Tags and Licenses on page 53 for additional information. Young Hunters Physically Challenged Hunters AGE – Anyone 14 years of age or over needs a license to hunt wildlife in Arizona. You need in possession a valid Class G General Hunting License, or a Class F Combination Hunting and Fishing License, or a Class H Three-day Hunting License (not valid for big game), plus any required tags, permit-tags or stamps. Those hunters who are physically challenged may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit (CHAMP). See R12-4-217 on page 60 for a description of this permit. Contact any Arizona Game and Fish Department office for additional information and application. A person under 14 may hunt wildlife other than big game without a license when accompanied by a properly licensed person of 18 years or older. (No more than two unlicensed children may accompany any license holder.) No one under the age of 14 may take big game without having completed a Hunter Education Course. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. To hunt big game, anyone 10 to 13 years of age must have in their possession a valid Class F or G license, a valid Hunter Education Course completion card, plus any required permit tags. Lifetime License Holders If a lifetime license holder changes resident status from Arizona, the licensee must then purchase nonresident stamps, tags, and permits. A nonresident tag or stamp can accompany your lifetime resident license. The lifetime license will remain legal for the taking of all wildlife as permitted by law. Residency may be reestablished after moving back to Arizona and meeting the required time period as set forth by law. Consult A.R.S. 17-335.01 for additional information. Residency Requirements Residency means a person who has been a bona fide resident of the state of Arizona for six months immediately preceding the date of application for a license, or a member of the armed forces who has been stationed in Arizona for a period of 30 days immediately preceding the date of application for a license. Arizona residents may purchase a resident license. All other individuals must purchase a non-resident license. Purchase Hunting and Fishing Licenses online at azgfd.com Purchase Hunting and Fishing Licenses online at azgfd.com or call toll free at 1 (866) 462-0433. A temporary license number will be issued upon transaction completion that allows the purchaser to legally hunt and/or fish. This temporary number cannot be used to apply for a hunt permit-tag through the draw process. The regular paper license will be mailed within one business day. You may also obtain your license number for use in the draw by calling tollfree at 1 (866) 462-0433. ATTENTION! If you need a license to enter the draw, please click on “Big Game Draw” located on the green bar on the main web page to apply for a license at the same time you apply for big game hunt permit-tags. 4 Arizona Game and Fish Department  The Draw Fees Each applicant shall enclose fees: 1. The fee for the appropriate hunt permit-tag. IMPORTANT NOTICE: A Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Management Stamp is now required for all 12A (North Kaibab) deer hunters. These stamps are available at all license dealers at a cost of $15.00. They are not obtained through the draw process. Application for Kaibab deer hunts no longer requires the additional $5.00 fee per person. 2. A permit application fee. 3. Fee for a hunting license, if a license is requested. Be sure to enclose license fees for each person who is applying with the application for a hunting license. When the number of hunt permits for a species in a particular area must be limited to prevent over-harvest of wildlife, the Commission Order governing seasons for that species assigns a hunt number to a designated area, and a hunt permit-tag is required to take that species in that area. Hunt permit-tags are issued through a computerized random drawing. Big game tags not issued through the drawing process are nonpermit-tags. Nonpermit-tags may be purchased directly from department offices or through license dealers. Each payment enclosed with a hunt permit-tag application shall be made by certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or personal check or draft payable to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Cash will not be accepted. Qualifications A $25 fee will be charged for each returned or dishonored check Individuals wishing to participate in a drawing must apply in writing on the Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form or online at azgfd.com, or at www.arizona-hunt.com/apps/. Submitting Applications Each applicant must possess a Class F or G hunting license for the year in which the hunt will take place or possess a pioneer or disabled veteran’s license. Class H license may not be used in applying for big game permit-tags. Juveniles applying for big game hunts must be licensed. Applicants not licensed for the year in which the hunt will take place must submit the information and fees required on each license application. Applying For A Hunt Applications for hunt permit-tags must be made on Hunt Permit-Tag Application Forms available at Department offices, web site, and license dealers. For some draws, applications can also be made online at azgfd.com or www.arizona-hunt.com/ apps/. Applications not prepared in a legible manner may be deemed not valid and shall be rejected as specified in R12-4104(D). Use standard blue or black ink (no gel ink). One personal check or money order can cover all fees for the application. The permit and license fees are specified in the fee schedule. The hunt permit-tag fees on page 9 include the $5.00 nonrefundable application fee. Applications may be submitted online, mailed to the Phoenix Office or hand-delivered to Department offices in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Flagstaff, Pinetop, Kingman or Yuma. Mailed applications must be sent only to the Department’s Phoenix Office at P.O. Box 52002, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2002. On deadline days, Department business offices close at 5:00 p.m. (MST), but applications can be delivered to drop boxes until 7:00 p.m., (MST). Drop boxes are locked and online services cease promptly at 7:00 p.m., (MST). All applications must be received by the Department before the deadline. Deadlines for submission are specified in the Hunt Application Schedule on page 8. Postmarks don’t count. Complete and proper preparation of an application is the sole responsibility of the applicant. The Department will assist, but cannot inspect applications nor guarantee that they are correct. What Happens To My Application? No more than four people may apply in one envelope. No more than two non-residents may apply as a group when applying for bighorn sheep or buffalo. All applicants in a group must apply for the same hunt number(s) and in the same order of preference. The Department will examine your application and determine whether or not it is eligible for inclusion in the Draw. Any application not properly prepared or submitted with insufficient fees is not valid and will be rejected and all fees refunded. No person may submit more than one valid application per genus of wildlife in any calendar year, except as specified in R12-4-104(C)10. If there is an error and your paper application is received by the Department on or before Friday, May 28, 2004, we will make three attempts within a 24-hour period to notify you by telephone if a phone number is provided. If we are able to contact you by phone and our customer service representatives can correct the application at that time, they will do so and enter the application in the Draw. If an error cannot be corrected by phone, we will still attempt to notify you of the error and advise you to re-submit your application. The applicants may then prepare a new Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form, include the appropriate fees and re-apply by the scheduled deadline date. No more than one genus may be included on each paper Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form. Use a separate form and envelope for each genus (elk, deer, etc.) of wildlife you wish to hunt. Deer hunts are in the 1000 series, antelope hunts in the 2000 series, and so on. You can list a general hunt as your first choice and a special weapons hunt for the same genus as another choice on the same application—just be sure they are in the same numerical series (1000, 2000, etc.). Use only one application per genus, even if you are mixing general and special weapons choices. Hunting Information If any applicant in a group is rejected for any reason, all other applicants in that group will also be rejected. No hunt permit-tag will be issued to anyone in a group if there are not sufficient hunt permit-tags available for all applicants in that group. Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to successful applicants. What If I’m Not Drawn? You will no longer receive a notice in the mail if you were unsuccessful in the draw. Please use one of the methods (telephone or Internet) described on page 2 to access draw results. These methods of access shall serve as the official notification of draw results. Your money will be refunded. Over-payments and hunt permit-tag and license fees received with unsuccessful applications will be returned to applicant “A,” as shown on Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form. Application fees received with valid applications will not be refunded. Road Damage by Motorized Vehicles The U.S. Forest Service has expressed concern over damage to roads during hunting seasons. Since the majority of our big game habitat is found on Forest Service lands, the Department urges hunters to cooperate with the U.S. Forest Service to reduce road damage. The U.S. Forest Service may close roads during wet periods. During such periods, roads are closed to all users. Please cooperate and reduce road damage. Careless hunters can be fined for damages they cause; assessment can be as high as $5,000 per mile driven. Posting Signs The U.S. Forest Service would like to remind you that posting or erecting any unauthorized paper notice, sign or similar matter on lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service is a violation of the Code of Federal Regulations. Taking Wildlife from a Vehicle If you or a member of your group elected to donate his/her fees or a portion thereof, the donation will not be refunded. If an applicant has applied for a hunting license and they are unsuccessful in the draw, his/her money will be refunded. Applicants who request that a license be issued to them regardless of their draw status will be issued a license and the license fee will not be refunded. Includes: using a vehicle to hunt while traveling on or off road; and/or chasing wildlife with a vehicle, both of which are illegal. It is also illegal under state law to shoot from, across, or onto a roadway or railway. See A.R.S. 17-301.B on page 50. You will be awarded bonus points if eligible to receive them. Hunting Near Buildings Hunt permit-tags remaining after the drawing will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis online at azgfd.com or www.arizona-hunt.com/apps/ or by telephone at 1 (866) 4620433 as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule on page 8. When the bag limit is one per calendar year, an unsuccessful applicant may re-apply for remaining hunt permit-tags in unfilled hunt areas. Unsuccessful spring turkey and buffalo hunters may apply in a fall drawing. It is illegal to use an aircraft to pursue, shoot, hunt or otherwise take wildlife. See R12-4-319 on page 64. It is unlawful to discharge a firearm within one-quarter mile of an occupied building while hunting, without permission of the owner or occupant. This includes farmhouses, cabins, lodges, trailer homes and other buildings. It may be difficult to know whether a building is "occupied" or not. If in doubt, don't shoot. (See Classification of Violations, Title 17-309.A.4 page 51). Camping, Hunting Near Water Holes Hunter Questionnaire Program The Department uses the Hunter Questionnaire to estimate harvest and hunter participation levels. Accurate data are necessary for making sound wildlife management decisions. Your response, whether you were successful or unsuccessful, or even did not hunt, is essential for obtaining accurate data. Your response is voluntary and in no way affects your chances of being drawn for a permit-tag in subsequent years. Unreturned questionnaires cost money, while providing no data. Help us use sportsmen’s dollars more efficiently to manage wildlife — please return your hunter questionnaire! It is unlawful to camp within one-quarter mile of a water hole containing water, or a man-made watering facility containing water if camping there means that wildlife or livestock may be denied access to the only reasonably available water. Give wildlife a break. A quarter-mile is only 440 yards. Hunting water holes on public lands from ground blinds and tree stands can sometimes lead to conflicts between hunters. All legally licensed hunters have the same rights to hunt public land. No reservations exist in public hunting areas, regardless of when a person builds a blind or stand. Ethical and responsible hunters shall work together to resolve conflicts. Denying access to public lands is a violation of state and/or federal law. Hunting Accidents Radio Collars 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 Game and Fish Department within ten days. RADIO COLLARS—Radio transmitters have been placed on numerous species. Radioed animals may be legally taken in season, but any radios or other animal markers (such as ear tags) must be returned to the nearest Department office or officer. Guides and Guide Service If you are paying a guide to assist you in taking wildlife in the State of Arizona you should determine that your guide is lawfully licensed. A guide license issued from the Arizona Game and Fish Department is required for any person who, for pay, aids or assists another in the taking of wildlife in Arizona. This license does not assure consumer satisfaction; potential clients should require references before engaging the services of a guide. Guiding on USFS, BLM, or USFWS lands requires a specialuse permit from the administering agency. It is the responsibility of the client to determine if his guide has the necessary special use permits. 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 10-42). Seasons for all wildlife are closed unless specifically opened by Commission Order. Special restrictions apply on state wildlife areas (see R12-4802, pages 65-66), as well as at certain times on parks, refuges and similar areas (see R12-4-301, page 60-61). SHOOTING HOURS Legal shooting time is during daylight hours (see sunrisesunset chart on page 80) or as prescribed by the Commission (see individual Commission Orders). In general, if you can see well enough to shoot safely, you are legal. Taking wild animals or birds by moonlight or artificial light is illegal, except for raccoons, reptiles and other mammals as prescribed in R124-304, pages 61-62. Other time requirements apply for migratory birds (see Migratory Bird Regulations). Arizona Game and Fish Department Automated Phone Information Service Main Number/General Information(602) 942-3000 Choose 1 for known extension or name Choose 2 for Draw and Bonus Points Choose 3 for a list of services • Weekly Wildlife News ........................... (602) 789-3700 • Weekly Fishing Report .......................... (602) 789-3701 • Leftover Permits ................................... (602) 789-3702 Report a Game or Fish Violation ............. 1 (800) 352-0700 Report Vandalism or Livestock Depredation ......... 1 (800) VANDALS (826-3257) Report Harvesting a Bear ............ 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327) Report Harvesting a Lion ........................ 1 (877) 438-0447 Report Harvesting an Archery Deer . 1 (866) 903-DEER (3337) Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt in Arizona Pursuant to new regulations by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), nonimmigrant aliens who want to temporarily import firearms and/or ammunition into the United States for the allowable purpose of taking wildlife will need an ATF import permit and valid hunting license in possession at the time of entry/import into the United States. For further information or to make application for the import permit, contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Import Branch at (202) 927-8320, or download an application from the ATF web site at www.atf.treas.gov. Arizona hunting licenses can be obtained from licenses dealers throughout the state, from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office, or online at azgfd.com. Purchasing A Bonus Point Only In the event you do not wish to participate in a big game drawing for antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, deer or elk but still wish to accumulate bonus points, you may “purchase a bonus point” for any or all of the genera named above. In order to purchase a bonus point, you must have previously purchased a hunting license or apply for a hunting license through the draw for the year in which the hunt will take place. You must also include payment for the applicable hunt permittag fee for that particular genus and include the $5.00 application fee. 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 established within each applicable Commission Order. If you choose this hunt number, you may not choose any other hunt number on your application. If the bonus point hunt number is any choice other than the first choice or any other hunt numbers appear on the application, your application will be rejected. You may purchase only one bonus point per species per drawing. If you apply for a bonus point only using the established bonus point hunt number, you may NOT submit another application for the same genus. To do so will cause both applications to be rejected as duplicate applications. If you apply to purchase a bonus point only, you will NOT be entered into the drawing. All applicants in a group must apply for the same established bonus point hunt number. The application 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. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 5 How to Apply for the Draw Completing Your Printed Hunt Permit-tag Application Form R12-4-104 on Page 53-54 explains application and drawing procedures in detail. Complete and proper preparation of an application is the sole responsibility of the applicant. If any applicant in the group fails to complete any required portion of the application, all applicants in the group will be rejected. Applications can also be filled out and submitted on-line at azgfd.com or www.arizonahunt.com/apps/.   Numbered paragraphs correspond to numbers circled on the SAMPLE forms - use them to assist you in completing your forms.       Enter the hunt number(s) of the hunt(s) in which you wish to participate. The hunt number will indicate the genus (deer, elk, etc.) and area you want to hunt. Do not use the Game Management Unit Number. Hunt numbers are listed in the far left column of each Commission Order. Deer hunts are in the 1000 series, antelope in the 2000 series, elk in the 3000 series, and so on. All hunt numbers on an application must be in the same series. YOU CAN NOT MIX HUNT SERIES NUMBERS, BUT YOU CAN MIX WEAPON TYPES WITHIN A SERIES. You must submit a separate application for each genus (series). No more than five hunt choices can be requested. You may request fewer. You do not have to fill in all the blocks. Do not repeat any choices.  period of 30 days immediately preceding the date of application for a license.  Enter your correct name (last name first), mailing address, city, state and zip code.  Enter your Social Security Number. In accordance  The department will make three attempts within a 24- with Federal Requirement, 42 U.S.C. Section 666 A13 and A.R.S. 25-320 (K) and 25-502 (E), you must provide your Social Security Number in the space provided. This is kept on file with the Arizona Department of Economic Security for use in identifying and tracking child support offenders. If you are not a U.S. citizen and do not use a foreign address, you must write “NOT US CITZ” in the Social Security field. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must obtain a Department I.D. Number and enter it on the application. See #4. hour period to notify you of errors in your paper application if the application is received on or before Friday, May 28, 2004. If you wish to participate in this service, please list a telephone number where you can be reached. You are not required to enter your telephone number.  Enter your correct date of birth (mm/dd/yy).  Enter your Department I.D. Number (formerly called Sportsman I.D.). This number is only for those individuals who choose to use a department issued I.D. Number instead of a social security number to track bonus points. This is a permanent number and is to be used on all hunt applications. Your I.D. Number (if different from SSN) is vital to track your bonus points and to ensure that you receive the proper credits. Using a different number may result in your not receiving proper bonus point credits. An I.D. Number may be obtained by calling the department.  Enter your valid Arizona hunting license number for the year in which the hunt for which you are applying occurs. The hunting license number consists of two letters and six numbers. If you don’t have a license, see “Completing Your License Application Form” below. You must purchase a license through the draw by completing a License Application Form and submitting payment with each of your applications if you are not licensed. Each individual applying, or an appointed individual, must sign the appropriate application section. Enter M for Male, F for Female. Enter your weight in pounds. Enter your height in feet and inches. Enter the appropriate abbreviation for hair color: BLD - Bald BLK - Black BLN - Blonde BRN - Brown GRY - Gray RED - Red SDY - Sandy WHT - White  Enter the appropriate abbreviation for eye color: BLK - Black GRN - Green BLU - Blue GRY - Gray have been a resident of Arizona. (See above, Completing Your Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form, paragraph 6 to determine if you qualify.) No entry is required here for a non-resident applicant.  Check the fee box next to the license type which you wish to purchase. If you are requesting a license on more than one application (paper and/or on-line), you must specify the same class of license on each application.  If you wish to purchase a license even if you are not drawn, check this box on all applications submitted and include the license fee. By checking this box, you will be eligible to participate in the bonus point program for elk, buffalo, bighorn sheep, antelope or deer. You will only be issued one license, even if you are not drawn. All additional license fees will be refunded. If you are not licensed you must complete the License Application Form for each genus applied for and include payment with each. If you are drawn for more than one genus, only one license will be issued in your name. If you are not drawn, you will not be issued a license, you will NOT participate in the bonus point program, and your fees will be refunded minus the $5.00 Application Fee. BRN - Brown HZL - Hazel  Enter the number of years and/or months that you      Check the appropriate resident or nonresident box. Resident means a person who has been a bona fide resident of the state of Arizona for six months immediately preceding the date of application, or a member of the Armed Forces who has been stationed in Arizona for a 6 Arizona Game and Fish Department In order to participate in the draw you must have or apply for a license. If you are not licensed at the time you submit your Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form, you must apply for a license by completing a License Application Form and including payment with each application. How to Apply for the Draw Big Game Habitat Fund Arizona has one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the nation. Our partnerships are continually evolving to become almost as diverse as our wildlife resources. Partnerships, involving individual groups, and other government entities, have become an integral part of the department’s wildlife management programs. In case  Enter the amount you wish to donate in this block. This donation will be subtracted from your refund if you are eligible for a refund. after case, we are reminded that with these partnerships the number of projects undertaken are far greater than what might otherwise have been achieved without their assistance. In our efforts to manage wildlife for present and future generations funding is always a limiting factor. Our part- ners’ donations allow us to stretch a buck and often multiply our dollars and our efforts. You can become part of our success story by donating a portion of your refund to big game habitat projects. Do so by entering the amount of your donation in the space provided. This is a voluntary donation which will be deducted from your refund.  Completing Your Online Hunt Permit-tag Application Form You may apply for big game hunts online at azgfd.com or at www.arizona-hunt.com/apps/. The Arizona Game and Fish Department began accepting online applications for the 2002 Fall Draw. The response from the hunting public has been very positive with approximately 70 percent of hunters currently using the department’s Web site to apply for hunt permit-tags. There are many advantages in submitting an online application. By using the online method, you can meet deadlines without mailing applications or traveling to a department office to drop off applications. The possibility of your application being rejected is drastically reduced due to the fact that the online application program will prompt you to accurately complete your application. Additionally, at the time of application you will only pay the application fee, the license fee (if you wish to participate in the bonus point program, and have not previously purchased a license for the year in which the hunt takes place) and any donations you might wish to make to the Big Game Habitat Fund. Hunt permit-tag fees and license fees (if you specify you want a license only if drawn) will be charged after the drawing is completed and your application is successful. This eliminates the requirement to pay your tag fees in advance and/or issue a refund if you are not successful in the draw. If you are purchasing a bonus point only and do not wish to participate in the draw, you will be charged for the application fee, the license fee (if you have not previously purchased a license) and the cost of the hunt permit-tag at the time of application. A valid credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discovery or American Express) must be used when applying online for a big game hunt permit-tag. Please be aware that if you are successful in the draw and the debit or credit card used for the application is not approved for the amount of the required fees after the draw, your application will be rejected. The Department is not responsible for any overdraft charges incurred due to insufficient funds. To apply online, simply log on to the Arizona Game and Fish Department Web site at azgfd.com, place the cursor on “Big Game Draw” located on the green bar on the main web page and follow the step-by-step instructions. If you are unable to access the department’s Web site, you can submit your application at www.arizonahunt.com/apps/. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 7 Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Fall 2004 & Spring 2005 HUNT PERMIT-TAG APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND PROCESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH R12-4-104 AND R12-4-114 AND THIS SCHEDULE. DRAWING Acceptance Dates1 Applications accepted on or after: ( See note 1, 6) (See note 1) (See note 1) (See note 1) (See note 1) (See note 1) Aug. 2, 20044 (See note 1) (See note 1) (See note 1) (See note 1) July 9, 20044 Jan. 3, 20054 Hunt Deer Antelope Elk Fall Turkey Bighorn Sheep Buffalo Sandhill Crane Spring Turkey Javelina Spring Buffalo Spring Bear Pheasant Raptor Correction Period2 3 Deadline 5 p.m. (MST) Deadline 7 p.m. (MST) in department offices in department offices on: May 28, 2004 June 8, 2004 May 28, 2004 June 8, 2004 May 28, 2004 June 8, 2004 May 28, 2004 June 8, 2004 May 28, 2004 June 8, 2004 May 28, 2004 June 8, 2004 N/A Sept. 7, 2004 Oct. 1, 2004 Oct. 12, 2004 Oct. 1, 2004 Oct. 12, 2004 Oct. 1, 2004 Oct. 12, 2004 Oct. 1, 2004 Oct. 12, 2004 N/A July 21, 2004 N/A Feb. 1, 2005 Hunt permit-tags mailed out by: July 23, 2004 July 23, 2004 July 23, 2004 July 23, 2004 July 23, 2004 July 23, 2004 Sept. 24, 2004 Nov. 19, 2004 Nov. 19, 2004 Nov. 19, 2004 Nov. 19, 2004 Aug. 6, 2004 Feb. 22, 2005 Refund warrants mailed out by: Aug. 6, 2004 Aug. 6, 2004 Aug. 6, 2004 Aug. 6, 2004 Aug. 6, 2004 Aug. 6, 2004 Oct. 8, 2004 Dec. 3, 2004 Dec. 3, 2004 Dec. 3, 2004 Dec. 3, 2004 Aug. 13, 2004 Feb. 25, 2005 Notes: FIRST-COME5 Acceptance Dates Applications accepted online at azgfd.com or by Hunt telephone at 1 (866) 462-0433 on or after 8 a.m. (MST): Deer Aug. 9, 2004 Antelope Aug. 9, 2004 Elk Aug. 9, 2004 Fall Turkey Aug. 9, 2004 Bighorn Sheep Aug. 9, 2004 Buffalo Aug. 9, 2004 Spring Turkey Nov. 22, 2004 Javelina (Archery) Nov. 22, 2004 Javelina (Gen/Ham) Nov. 22, 2004 Spring Buffalo Nov. 22, 2004 Spring Bear Nov. 22, 2004 Hunt Sandhill Crane Pheasant Raptor Deadline Dates Applications accepted by mail-only: Sep. 27, 20044 Aug. 9, 20044 Feb. 28, 20054 O P E R AT I O N GAME THIEF Report Violators 1 (800) 352-0700 See Page 70 8 Arizona Game and Fish Department 1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big game as soon as the current year hunt information is available on the Department’s Web site (azgfd.com), or from any Game and Fish Department Office, or License Dealer, unless otherwise noted in the Hunt Permit-Tag Application schedule. 2. If a mail-in Hunt Permit-tag Application contains an error and it is received prior to this deadline, the Department will make three attempts within a 24-hour period to notify the applicant by telephone (if a phone number is provided). 3. Department offices at Flagstaff, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix, Pinetop, Tucson and Yuma will close for business at 5:00 p.m. (MST); completed applications will be accepted at these locations until 7:00 p.m. (MST) on deadline days. No applications will be accepted after this time regardless of the postmark. Deadline dates and times apply to online as well as paper applications. Deadline dates for online applications may be extended by 24 hours in the event of a Department related system failure. 4. Sandhill Crane, Pheasant and Raptor applications accepted by mailonly at the Phoenix office (P.O. Box 52002, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2002). 5. First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly. Applicants are advised to check with the Department before submitting an online application for leftover permits. A listing of leftover permits is available by telephone at (602) 789-3702, or toll-free at 1 (866) 462-0433 or online at azgfd.com. There will probably not be any hunt permit-tags available after the drawing for these species: antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, spring turkey, spring buffalo, or spring bear. 6. IMPORTANT NOTICE: A Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Management Stamp is now required for all 12A (North Kaibab) deer hunters. These stamps are available at all license dealers at a cost of $15.00. They are not obtained through the draw process. Application for Kaibab deer hunts no longer requires the additional $5.00 fee per person. Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information Resident Lifetime Licenses may be purchased at all Arizona Game and Fish Department offices. Prices shown include $5 application fee for Hunt Permit-tags. STAMPS NONPERMIT-TAGS (Purchased over the counter) HUNT PERMIT-TAGS (Obtained only through application and drawing procedures; price shown includes $5 application fee) LICENSES RESIDENT Product General Hunting License (Class G) Three-day Hunting License (Class H) not valid for Big Game Combination License (Hunting & Fishing) (Class F) Trapping License Deer Hunt Permit-Tag (Including North Kaibab) Antelope Hunt Permit-Tag Elk Hunt Permit-Tag Turkey Hunt Permit-Tag Javelina Hunt Permit-Tag Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-Tag Buffalo - Bull or Any Hunt Permit-Tag Buffalo - Cow Hunt Permit-Tag Buffalo - Yearling Hunt Permit-Tag Bear Hunt Permit-Tag Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-Tag (2 tags) Pheasant Hunt Permit-Tag (2 tags) Raptor Hunt Permit-Tag Archery Deer NonPermit-Tag Archery Turkey NonPermit-Tag Bear NonPermit-Tag Mountain Lion NonPermit-Tag Bobcat Permit-Tag (For Export) Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Stamp Migratory Bird Stamp State Waterfowl Stamp Federal Waterfowl Stamp Adult $25.50 — $44.00 $10.00 $22.50 $64.50 $76.50 $15.00 $16.00 $184.50 $755.00 $455.00 $245.00 $18.00 $15.00 $5.00 $5.00 $17.50 $10.00 $13.00 $13.00 $2.00 $15.00 $3.00 $7.50 $15.00 NON-RESIDENT Juvenile Youth1 (14-17 yrs)2 Pioneer3 — — $25.50 — $22.50 $64.50 $76.50 $15.00 $16.00 $184.50 $755.00 $455.00 $245.00 $18.00 $15.00 $5.00 $5.00 $17.50 $10.00 $13.00 $13.00 $2.00 $15.00 $3.00 $7.50 $15.00 Disabled Veteran4 — — $10.00 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Free $10.00 $22.50 $64.50 $76.50 $15.00 $16.00 $184.50 $755.00 $455.00 $245.00 $18.00 $15.00 $5.00 $5.00 $17.50 $10.00 $13.00 $13.00 $2.00 $15.00 $3.00 $7.50 $15.00 Adult $113.50 Youth1 — $51.50 — Free $177.50 $25.50 $10.00 $50.00 $50.00 $22.50 $113.50 $113.50 $64.50 $304.50 $304.50 $76.50 $371.00 $371.00 $15.00 $55.50 $55.50 $16.00 $68.00 $68.00 $184.50 $920.00 $920.00 $755.00 $3,755.00 $3,755.00 $455.00 $2,255.00 $2,255.00 $245.00 $1,205.00 $1,205.00 $18.00 $188.00 $188.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $17.50 $108.50 $108.50 $10.00 $50.50 $50.50 $13.00 $183.00 $183.00 $13.00 $183.00 $183.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 NEW FEES Effective Aug. 1, 2004 NEW FEES Effective Jan. 1, 2005 ATTENTION! The fees listed below are effective for all 2005 Permit and NonPermit tags. Prices shown include $5 application fee for Hunt Permit-tags. These fees include the 2005 spring Permit-Tag fee. Archery Deer NonPermit-Tag Mountain Lion NonPermit-Tag $19.50 $10.00 $19.50 $10.00 — — $19.50 $10.00 $19.50 $10.00 $125.50 $200.00 $125.50 $200.00 Javelina Hunt Permit-Tag Turkey Hunt Permit-Tag Bear Hunt Permit-Tag $17.50 $16.00 $19.50 $17.50 $16.00 $19.50 — — — $17.50 $16.00 $19.50 $17.50 $16.00 $19.50 $75.00 $55.50 $205.00 $75.00 $55.50 $205.00 NOTES: 1. Before and through 20th birth year. 2. For trapping license only. 3. 70 years of age and older PLUS 25 consecutive years as a resident of Arizona. 4. 1+ years resident AND a certification from the Vetrans Administration confirming permanent service connected disabilities rated as 100% disabling. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 9 Deer Hunting Information Mule Deer Mule deer were named for their oversized ears, like those of a mule. The tail is narrow and ropelike, tipped with black. A mule deer has a white rump patch, but it doesn’t throw its tail up when startled and the effect is unlike the “flag” of a whitetail. Mule deer are generally brownish in color with black markings. They have a dark patch of hair on the top of the head and the entire face shades gradually to a pale cream around the nose and mouth. They are larger and heavier than a whitetail. Mule deer bucks older than a year usually dress out at 135 pounds or more. will often pause after a short distance and look back to see what scared them. Mule deer are also found in a wider variety of habitats than whitetail. They are at home in desert, grassland, chaparral and pine forest. The desert variety inhabits elevations below 3,500 feet, where whitetail are much less common. Whitetail run like a cottontail, scurrying up and through the brush. They are usually found alone or in small groups of three or less. These deer are usually found in heavy grass or woods at elevations of 4,500 feet and higher. They are uncommon below 3,500 feet and are likely to be the only deer found above 6,000 feet in the mountains of southeast Arizona. White-tailed Deer Kaibab Deer Hunters These deer are aptly named for the distinctive white underside of their bushy tail. When scared a whitetail will often “flag,” or throw its tail up to display this white area. All successful Kaibab deer hunters must check out their deer, in person, at the Jacob Lake Checking Station in accordance with R12-4-308. The white-tailed deer found in Arizona are small and delicate appearing. Bucks rarely dress out to more than 100 pounds. They are an overall grayish-tan with white markings, including a distinct white muzzle and eye ring. Only the upper part of the tail may be cinnamon red to break the overall gray impression. The antlers of a mule deer branch out in a double-forked pattern. When startled, mule deer will usually bound away with a pogostick-like action known as stotting. They The whitetail’s antlers are formed by individual tines branching off a forwardcurving main beam. Your resident fee for a Kaibab deer hunt permit-tag is $22.50 ($108.50 for nonresidents). The $5.00 special Kaibab fee is no longer required when applying for a Kaibab deer hunt through the draw process. A Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Management Stamp is now required for all 12A (North Kaibab) deer hunters. This stamp is required for hunt permit-tags obtained through the draw process and archery nonpermit-tags obtained at all license dealers. The Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Management Stamp is available at a cost of $15.00 at any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or wherever hunting licenses are sold. All Kaibab deer hunters shall have this stamp attached to their hunting license. Highway 67 Closure Highway 67 in Unit 12A is closed from the first major snowfall after November 1st through May 15th. Deer: Commission Order 2 (notes on page 14) General Deer Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1000 BONUS POINT ONLY Fee: Resident $22.50, Non-resident $113.50. See page 5. (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one) 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 14, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2004 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 14, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 14, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 Oct 29 - Nov 14, 2004 ▲ (1) (2,3) (2,3) (2,4) (2,4) (14) (14) (5,14) (5,14) (14) (14) (6) 1 2A, 2B and 2C 3A and 3C 4A and 4B 5A and 5B 6A 6B (except Camp Navajo) 7 8 9 10 12A East (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT STAMP REQUIRED) 12A East (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT STAMP REQUIRED) 12A West (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT STAMP REQUIRED) 12A West (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT STAMP REQUIRED) 12B 12B 12B West 12B West 13A 13B 16A (except Mohave County Park lands) 17A 17B 18A 18B 19A 19B Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Antlered mule deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer Any antlered deer WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! 10 Arizona Game and Fish Department 175 80 125 150 350 275 150 700 500 650 700 200 50 500 125 25 10 100 65 40 55 600 375 400 500 500 425 250 Deer: Commission Order 2 (notes on page 14) General Deer (continued) Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1030 Oct 29 - Nov 14, 2004 20A Any antlered deer 550 1031 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 20B Any antlered deer 200 1032 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 20C Any antlered deer 250 1033 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 20C Any antlered deer 250 1034 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (14) 21 Antlered mule deer 400 1035 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 (10) 22 Antlered mule deer 500 1036 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 23 Antlered mule deer 450 1037 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 24A Antlered mule deer 125 1038 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 24B Antlered mule deer 350 1039 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 27 Antlered mule deer 800 1040 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 28 Any antlered deer 400 1041 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 28 Any antlered deer 400 1042 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (12) 29 Antlered mule deer 200 1043 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (12) 29 Antlered mule deer 200 1044 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (12) 30A Antlered mule deer 300 1045 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (12) 30A Antlered mule deer 350 1046 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (12) 30B Antlered mule deer 400 1047 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (12) 30B Antlered mule deer 400 1048 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 31 Antlered mule deer 100 1049 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 31 Antlered mule deer 200 1050 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (12) 32 Antlered mule deer 375 1051 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (12) 32 Antlered mule deer 575 1052 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 33 Antlered mule deer 350 1053 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 33 Antlered mule deer 250 1054 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (11) 34A Antlered mule deer 75 1055 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 34B Antlered mule deer 100 1056 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 34B Antlered mule deer 100 1057 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (6) 36A Antlered mule deer 300 1058 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (6) 36A Antlered mule deer 400 1059 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (6) 36B Antlered mule deer 100 1060 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (6) 36B Antlered mule deer 100 1061 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (6) 36C Antlered mule deer 100 1062 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (6) 36C Antlered mule deer 100 1063 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (14) 37A Antlered mule deer 200 1064 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 37B Any antlered deer 500 1065 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (7,14) 39, 40A and 40B Any antlered deer 175 1066 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (7,8) 41 Any antlered deer 400 1067 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 42 (except White Tank Mountain Park) Any antlered deer 200 1068 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (6,7,8) 43A, 43B, 44A and 44B Any antlered deer 500 1069 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (6) 45A, 45B and 45C Any antlered deer 275 1070 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 6A Antlered whitetail deer 250 1071 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (1) 6B (except Camp Navajo) and 8 Antlered whitetail deer 50 1072 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (14) 21 Antlered whitetail deer 300 1073 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (10) 22 Antlered whitetail deer 450 1074 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 23 Antlered whitetail deer 300 1075 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 24A Antlered whitetail deer 375 1076 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 24B Antlered whitetail deer 350 1077 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 27 and 28 Antlered whitetail deer 250 1078 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (12) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 350 1079 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (12) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 550 1080 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (12) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 50 1081 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (12) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 250 1082 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (12) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 300 1083 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (12) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 50 1084 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (12) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 250 1085 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (12) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 250 1086 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 31 Antlered whitetail deer 450 1087 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 31 Antlered whitetail deer 550 1088 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 31 Antlered whitetail deer 50 1089 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (12) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 650 1090 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (12) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 800 1091 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (12) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 100 1092 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 33 Antlered whitetail deer 700 1093 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 33 Antlered whitetail deer 700 1094 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 33 Antlered whitetail deer 100 1095 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (11) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 950 1096 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (11) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 950 1097 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (11) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 25 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 11 Deer: Commission Order 2 (notes on page 14) General Deer (continued) Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1098 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 34B Antlered whitetail deer 275 1099 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 34B Antlered whitetail deer 275 1100 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 34B Antlered whitetail deer 25 1101 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 300 1102 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 250 1103 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 50 1104 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 35B Antlered whitetail deer 400 1105 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 35B Antlered whitetail deer 400 1106 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 35B Antlered whitetail deer 50 1107 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (6) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 400 1108 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (6) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 550 1109 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (6) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 50 1110 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (6) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 1000 1111 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (6) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 1000 1112 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (6) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 150 1113 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (6) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 300 1114 Nov 12 - Nov 21, 2004 (6) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 300 1115 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (6) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 75 —— Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer — Total 36325 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. Juniors-only Deer Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1116 Oct 22 - Oct 25, 2004 10 Any antlered deer 20 1117 Oct 22 - Oct 25, 2004 (2,4,13) 12A West (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT STAMP REQUIRED) Antlerless deer 500 1118 Oct 8 - Oct 11, 2004 17B Any antlered deer 10 1119 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 18B Any antlered deer 10 1120 Oct 8 - Oct 11, 2004 20A Any antlered deer 10 1121 Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2004 20C Any antlered deer 50 1122 Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2004 24B Any antlered deer 100 1123 Oct 15 - Oct 18, 2004 27 Any antlered deer 50 1124 Nov 26 - Dec 5, 2004 (12) 32 Any antlered deer 100 1125 Nov 19 - Dec 5, 2004 (6) 36A and 36C Any antlered deer 100 1126 Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2004 42 (except White Tank Mountain Park) Any antlered deer 50 Total 1000 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! When applying for a Juniors-only Hunt, do not reapply with family on a separate application. LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that persons ages 10 through 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C). Wildlife Health Advisory CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE WEST NILE VIRUS Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disorder that causes death in deer and elk. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has conducted surveillance for this disease since 1998 and it has not been found in Arizona. Although there is no scientific link between the disease in wildlife and human health, hunters are urged to use caution while harvesting deer or elk. West Nile Virus is a viral disease that entered the United States in 1999 and has spread rapidly through most of North America including Arizona. This disease can cause illness or death in humans. The most likely source of exposure to humans is through the bite of an infected mosquito. DO: • Avoid harvesting animals that appear to be sick. • Wear rubber gloves when processing animals. • Where possible, bone out carcasses and leave the bones at the kill site. • Check the Game and Fish Web site for additional information on this disease. • If you hunt these species out of state, check the regulations there as some states have laws regarding carcass movement. DO: 12 Arizona Game and Fish Department • Use an insect deterrent such as 35% DEET when outdoors where mosquitoes are active. • Use rubber gloves when handling harvested birds. • Check the Game and Fish or Center for Disease Control Web site for current information. Deer: Commission Order 2 (notes on page 14) CHAMP Deer Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits —— Nov 5 - Nov 16, 2004 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer — ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4104 and R12-4-114, and a CHAMP permit. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Individuals with a Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit (CHAMP) as pursuant to R12-4-217. Qualified individuals should contact Fort Huachuca for hunt numbers, season dates, and other requirements. Muzzleloader Deer Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1127 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 3B Any antlered deer 60 1128 Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2004 (1) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Any antlered deer 150 1129 Nov 12 - Nov 18, 2004 (2,3) 12A East (Kaibab North) KAIBAB HABITAT STAMP REQUIRED Any antlered deer 50 1130 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 (6) 15A, 15B, 15C and 15D Any antlered deer 150 1131 Oct 29 - Nov 7, 2004 24A Any antlered deer 75 1132 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (11) 34A Any antlered deer 100 1133 Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2004 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any antlered deer 75 1134 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any antlered deer 50 1135 Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (7,8,14) 39, 40A, 40B, 41 and 42 (except White Tank Mountain Park) Any antlered deer 50 —— Oct 29 - Dec 31, 2004 Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer — Total 760 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Muzzleloading weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. Juniors-only (Muzzleloader) Deer Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 1136 Dec 10 - Dec 31, 2004 (6) 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands) Any antlered deer 30 Total 30 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! When applying for a Juniors-only Hunt, do not reapply with family on a separate application. LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Muzzleloading weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that persons ages 10 through 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C). Ten Commandments of Hunting Safety 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded. Never assume a firearm is unloaded. Always control the direction of your firearm’s muzzle. Never pull a firearm toward you by the muzzle. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it. Another hunter could be in front of your target or behind your target. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions and that you have only ammunition of the proper size for the firearm you are carrying. Unload and case firearms when not in use. Leave the actions open. Firearms should be carried unloaded and in protective cases when in a vehicle. Never point a firearm at anything you do not want to shoot. Never allow horseplay with, or around a firearm. Never climb a fence or tree, or jump a ditch or log with a loaded firearm. Take a moment and unload the firearm first. Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water. During target practice, be sure that your backstop will stop the bullet. Store firearms and ammunition separately and keep them out of the reach and sight of children and careless people. Some states require firearms and ammunition to be locked up in different areas! It is a good idea. 10. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs that affect your behavior before or while shooting with a firearm or bow. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 13 Deer: Commission Order 2 (notes below) Archery-only Nonpermit Tag Required Deer Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Aug 27 - Sep 16, 2004 (1,6) 1, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), 7, 7M, 8, 9, 10, 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands), 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, and 19B Any antlered deer Aug 27 - Sep 23, 2004 (6,9,10,11,12,14) 2A, 2B, 2C, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 20A, 20B, 20C, 21 (except Cave Creek Recreation Area), 22, 23, 24A, 24B, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B and 36C (except Buenos Aires NWR) Any antlered deer Dec 17, 2004 - Jan 31, 2005 (6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,16,17) 10, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 17A, 17B, 18A, 19B, 20A, 20B, 20C, 21 (except Cave Creek Recreation Area), 22, 23, 24A, 24B, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37A, 37B, 37M (including Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area), 39, 39M, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 42M, 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B Any antlered deer Sep 10 - Sep 23, 2004 (14,15) 12A, 12B, and 13A (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT STAMP REQUIRED FOR 12A) Any antlered deer Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2005 (6) 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands), 18B, 45A, 45B and 45C Any antlered deer Aug 27 - Sep 2, 2004 27 Any antlered deer Dec 17 - Dec 26, 2004 27 Any antlered deer Jan 16 - Jan 31, 2005 27 Any antlered deer Sep 1 - Sep 20, 2004 (6) Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Any antlered deer Dec 17 - Dec 31, 2004 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any antlered deer LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Archery Deer hunt nonpermit-tag obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. DEFINITION: ANTLERED - means having an antler fully erupted through the skin and capable of being shed as defined in R12-4-101. DEER BAG LIMIT: One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. ARCHERY DEER SPECIAL REGULATION: All successful archery hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish Department office in person, or by telephone at 1 (866) 903-DEER (3337), within 10 days of taking a deer unless the deer has been checked through a mandatory hunter checking station (pursuant to R12-4-308). Deer Notes: 1. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to deer hunting only to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Camp Navajo hunting permit. Hunt numbers must be obtained from the Arizona National Guard. (See page 71 for telephone number and e-mail address). Increases in Force Protection may result in hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, 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. Applications for Camp Navajo hunts may not be submitted online. 2. Application fees for Kaibab deer hunts no longer include the additional $5.00 Kaibab administrative fee per person. A Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Management Stamp is now required for all Unit 12A (North Kaibab) deer hunters. These stamps are available at a cost of $15.00 at all Arizona Game and Fish Department offices or wherever hunting licenses are sold. All Kaibab deer hunters shall have this stamp attached to their hunting license. They may not be obtained through the draw process. Successful Unit 12A (Kaibab North) deer hunters must check out and personally present their deer for inspection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station in accordance with R12-4-308. 3. That portion of Unit 12A located east of AZ Hwy 67 and south of U.S. Hwy 89A. 4. That portion of Unit 12A located west of AZ Hwy 67 and also that portion of Unit 12A located north of U.S. Hwy 89A. 5. 12B West - That portion of Unit 12B lying west of BLM Rd. 1065 and north of Hwy. 89A from the 1065/89A junction west to the Kaibab National Forest boundary. 6. The Buenos Aires, Cibola, Imperial and Kofa National Wildlife Refuges are open to deer hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. 14 Arizona Game and Fish Department 7. Portions of some units are subject to military closure. 8. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to deer hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed hunters holding a valid U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground permit. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 702, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call toll-free 1 (877) 788-HUNT or (928) 328-2148. 9. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to deer hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. CHAMP hunts are open to the general public. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regulations must be obtained from Fort Huachuca. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game & Fish Department by the published deadline. Applications for Fort Huachuca hunts may not be submitted online. (See page 71 for telephone number and e-mail address). 10. The posted fenced enclosures in Unit 22 (known as the Walnut Canyon Enclosure) lying between the North and South Loop Roads (F.S. 647) is closed to the taking of deer. 11. The Santa Rita Experimental Range in Unit 34A is actively used for studies in wildlife management. Researchers are present all months and study sites are not always recognizable; hunters are urged to use caution while hunting and take care not to disturb study sites. 12. Hunter access in Units 29, 30A, 30B, and 32 is restricted. Applicants should secure access before applying. 13. An “antlerless deer” is a deer, any age, without antlers. 14. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 15. All Kaibab (Unit 12A) archery deer hunters shall have attached to their hunting license a Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Management Stamp. The stamp may be obtained for a cost of $15.00, from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or wherever hunting licenses are sold. Successful Unit 12A (Kaibab North) deer hunters must check out and personally present their deer for inspection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station in accordance with R12-4-308. 16. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 42M in the following described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East. 17. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 39M in the following described are: an unincorporated portion of land within the City of Mesa known as the Elliott and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. Remember - T.A.B T A B reat every gun as if it were loaded. lways point the muzzle in a safe direction. e sure of your target … and beyond. Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program Important Information for Sportsmen, Guides, Outfitters, and Forest Visitors: M exican gray wolves have been reintroduced into Units 1 and 27 in the Apache National Forest in Arizona. Mexican gray wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Care should be exercised when hunting in wolf recovery areas to avoid killing or injuring a Mexican gray wolf. Because coyotes are very similar in appearance to wolves, hunters need to positively identify their target. You may legally • Harass a wolf without injuring it, but you must report it within seven days; • Kill or injure a wolf that is in the act of killing, wounding, or biting your cattle, sheep, horses, mules, or burro on your private or tribal land, but you must report it within 24 hours; • Kill, injure, or harass a wolf in defense of human life, but you must report it within 24 hours. You may not legally • Kill or injure a wolf just because it is near you or your property; • Kill or injure a wolf that attacks your pet; • Kill or injure a wolf feeding on dead livestock; • Enter officially posted closures around occupied release pens, active dens, and rendezvous sites; • Shoot a wolf because you thought it was a coyote or something else (you are responsible for positively identifying your target before shooting); or • Attempt to do any of the above actions or solicit someone else to do them. Violations of the above rules may subject you to a prosecution. Criminal penalties may be up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $100,000. Recommendations • Treat wolves and other wild animals with respect. • Never feed a wild animal. Keep food and garbage in airtight containers. • Keep dogs under control at all times and leashed when possible. • Should you hear or see wolves near your camp contain dogs in tent or vehicle, if possible. Frighten or harass wolves away, if necessary. For more information For law enforcement issues, contact your local wildlife manager or call the Operation Game Thief hotline at 1 (800) 352-0700. To report sightings or incidents, call the toll-free 24-hour Mexican Wolf Hotline at 1-888-459-9653. For more information on the Mexican gray wolf recovery program, contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 505-248-6656 or the Arizona Game and Fish Department in Pinetop at (928) 367-4281. Web site address: http://mexicanwolf.fws.gov/ 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 15 Pronghorn Antelope: Commission Order 3 General Pronghorn Antelope Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 2000 BONUS POINT ONLY Fee: Resident $64.50, Non-resident $304.50. See page 5. (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one) 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Sep 24 - Sep 27, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 27, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 ▲ (1) (2) (6) (6) (4) (6) (4) 1 2A 2C 3A 3B 3B North 3C 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 7 9 10 13A 13B 17A 18A 18B 19A (north of Hwy 89A) 19A (south of Hwy 89A, east of paved Fain Rd., north of Hwy 169/69, west of F.S. Rd. 151/643) 19B 21 30A 31 and 32 34B Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope 30 30 16 10 5 10 5 15 10 3 5 3 46 15 20 15 8 3 10 25 15 Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Buck antelope Total 15 26 2 6 4 1 353 WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Pronghorn Antelope hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. Juniors-only Pronghorn Antelope Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 2029 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 2C Buck antelope 4 2030 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 7 Buck antelope 4 2031 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 19B Buck antelope 4 Total 12 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! When applying for a Juniors-only Hunt, do not reapply with family on a separate application. LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Pronghorn Antelope hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that persons ages 10 through 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C). Arizona Small & Big Game Hunt Information azgfd.com • Written by Wildlife Managers This section of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site provides hunting information for deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, javelina, turkey, quail, dove, tree squirrel, waterfowl and other small and big game species. More than 470 written accounts provide hunt forecasts, areas to hunt, access information, and tips to improve hunt success for 80 game management units statewide. Best of all, the new, up-to-date information was written by Department Wildlife Managers. Go to azgfd.com and click on the Hunting and Fishing link then click on Unit Hunting Information or in the Search box, enter the unit of your choice. 16 Arizona Game and Fish Department Pronghorn Antelope: Commission Order 3 Muzzleloader Pronghorn Antelope Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 2032 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 2B Buck antelope 35 2033 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 8 Buck antelope 25 2034 Sep 24 - Sep 27, 2004 15A and 15B Buck antelope 2 2035 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 (4) 17B Buck antelope 3 2036 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 18A Buck antelope 10 2037 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 (4) 19A (north of Hwy 89A) Buck antelope 15 2038 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 34B Buck antelope 1 2039 Sep 24 - Sep 29, 2004 (4,5) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Buck antelope 1 Total 92 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Muzzleloading weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Pronghorn Antelope hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. Archery-only Pronghorn Antelope Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 2040 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 (1) 1 Buck antelope 30 2041 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 3A and 3C Buck antelope 20 2042 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 3B Buck antelope 10 2043 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 (2) 3B North Buck antelope 20 2044 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 4B Buck antelope 15 2045 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 5A Buck antelope 4 2046 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 5B Buck antelope 10 2047 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 (3) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Buck antelope 25 2048 Sep 3 - Sep 16, 2004 7M Buck antelope 5 2049 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 10, 18A, and 18B Buck antelope 100 2050 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 (6) 12A and 12B Buck antelope 5 2051 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 15A and 15B Buck antelope 2 2052 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 (4) 17B Buck antelope 5 2053 Aug 20 - Sep 2, 2004 19A (between Hwy 89A and Hwy 69/169, and east of Robert Rd.) Buck antelope 60 2054 Sep 3 - Sep 16, 2004 19A (between Hwy 89A and Hwy 69/169, and east of Robert Rd.) Buck antelope 60 2055 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 19B (north of Willow Creek Rd.) Buck antelope 10 2056 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 (6) 21 Buck antelope 10 2057 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 31 and 32 Buck antelope 10 2058 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 34B Buck antelope 1 2059 Aug 27 - Sep 9, 2004 (4,5) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Buck antelope 8 —— Aug 27 - Sep 10, 2004 (3) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Buck antelope — Total 410 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Pronghorn Antelope hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. DEFINITION: BUCK ANTELOPE - means a male pronghorn antelope with a horn longer than its ear as defined in R12-4-101. PRONGHORN ANTELOPE BAG LIMIT: One (1) pronghorn antelope per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Notes: 1. Pronghorn antelope hunting is not permitted in Unit 1 in the following described area: beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 260 and Main Street in the town of Eagar; south on Main Street to School Bus Road; west on School Bus Road to the Water Canyon Road (F.S. 285); south on the Water Canyon Road to F.S. 85 (Milligan Valley Road); east on F.S. 85 to Riggs Creek; north and east along Riggs Creek to its confluence with Nutrioso Creek; north along Nutrioso Creek to Nelson Reservoir; north on U.S. Hwy 191 to AZ Hwy 260; west on AZ Hwy 260 to Main Street in Eagar. 2. Unit 3B North Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 3B located north of U.S. Hwy 60. 3. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to antelope hunting only to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Camp Navajo hunting permit. A hunter education course is required. Hunt numbers must be obtained from the Arizona National Guard. (See page 71 for telephone number and e-mail address). Increases in Force Protection may result in hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, 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. Applications for Camp Navajo hunts may not be submitted online. 5. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to pronghorn antelope hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regulation requirements must be obtained from Fort Huachuca (See page 71 for telephone number and e-mail address). Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Applications for Fort Huachuca hunts may not be submitted online. 6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 4. Hunter access in this unit is restricted. Applicants should secure access before applying. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 17 Elk: Commission Order 4 Limited Opportunity Elk Hunts Within the hunt regulations, several of the elk hunts are designated as “Limited Opportunity” hunts. These hunt structures were developed in response to land management issues in relation to elk numbers, and are an effort by the department to limit elk populations within specific management areas. This management approach is being applied in two situations. One situation is where elk are remaining yearlong in habitats that were traditionally occupied only during winter. Some of these habitats include private land where elk are damaging crops, and some are on public land where the impacts from yearlong elk occupation have reduced habitat quality for the wintering elk population. The second situation occurs where elk are expanding into habi- tats that were not historically occupied by elk. These expanding elk populations have the potential to influence other wildlife populations or private lands, and in some cases have already done so. Hunters applying for these hunts can expect low densities of elk and correspondingly low hunt success. These hunts are designed to meet management objectives by lowering elk densities within delineated areas of specific hunt units. If you select one of these “Limited Opportunity” hunts as a third through fifth choice on your initial application, you may have a good chance of being drawn. Should you draw one of these hunts on the initial application, you will expend your accumulation of bonus points. Any permits that remain may be issued on a first-come, first-served basis on or after August 9, 2004. Should you be UNSUCCESSFUL in the initial permit-draw for elk, remaining leftover permits may be acquired without expending your accumulated bonus points. Information on the availability of leftover permits may be obtained on or after July 23, 2004 from the Department’s Web site at azgfd.com or by telephone at (602) 789-3702. Should you be drawn for any of the “Limited Opportunity” hunts, additional information may be available from the appropriate Regional office to assist with hunt planning. Phone numbers for each Regional office can be found inside the front cover of these regulations. Elk: Commission Order 4 General Elk Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3000 BONUS POINT ONLY Fee: Resident $76.50, Non-resident $371.00. See page 5. (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one) 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3012 3013 3014 3015 3016 3017 3018 3019 3020 3021 3022 3023 3024 3025 3026 3027 3028 3029 3030 3031 3032 3033 3034 3035 3036 3037 3038 3039 3040 3041 3042 3043 3044 3045 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Dec 10 - Dec 16, 2004 Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2004 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2004 Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2004 Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2004 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 Dec 17 - Dec 23, 2004 Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2004 Nov 12 - Nov 15, 2004 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 ▲ (38) (27) (32) (38) (38) (10) (16) (35) (24) (23,25) (29,30) (38) (1,38) (38) (3) (6) (10) (10,12) (16) (17) (18) (19,20) 1 3A and 3C 4A 8 10 21 22 North 23 North 27 1, 2B, and 2C 3A and 3C 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B North 5B South 6A 6B (except Camp Navajo) 7 East 7 West 8 9 10 19A 22 Mazatzal Hunt Area 22 23 27 Escudilla Hunt Area in Unit 1 1, 2B, and 2C 3A and 3C East 3B 3B 3C West 4A 5A 5A 5B North Marshall Lake Hunt Area in Unit 5B North 5B South Hutch Mtn. Hunt Area in Unit 5B South Melatone Mesa Hunt Area in Unit 5B South 6A North and 6A South Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Bull elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk Antlerless elk WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! 18 Arizona Game and Fish Department 40 20 10 20 50 5 30 20 25 360 150 100 205 250 150 450 200 815 170 380 475 485 255 350 10 175 5 100 350 75 450 250 70 225 150 300 300 300 125 200 400 325 180 505 Elk: Commission Order 4 (notes on pages 22-23) General Elk (continued) Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3046 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (21) 6A West Antlerless elk 35 3047 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 (21) 6A West Antlerless elk 75 3048 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 (35) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Antlerless elk 340 3049 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (24) 7 East Antlerless elk 340 3050 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (23,25) 7 West Antlerless elk 350 3051 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 8 Antlerless elk 400 3052 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 9 Antlerless elk 350 3053 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2004 9 Antlerless elk 350 3054 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 10 Antlerless elk 700 3055 Dec 3 - Dec 12, 2004 10 Antlerless elk 700 3056 Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2004 19A Antlerless elk 25 3057 Dec 3 - Dec 12, 2004 19A Antlerless elk 25 3058 Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2004 (27) 22 North Antlerless elk 85 3059 Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2004 (28) 22 South Antlerless elk 15 3060 Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2004 (32) 23 North Antlerless elk 30 3061 Dec 10 - Dec 16, 2004 (32) 23 North Antlerless elk 90 3062 Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2004 (33) 23 South Antlerless elk 20 3063 Dec 10 - Dec 16, 2004 (33) 23 South Antlerless elk 20 3064 Oct 22 - Oct 25, 2004 (38) 27 Antlerless elk 175 — Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk — — Nov 8 - Nov 28, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk — — Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (35,37) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Disabled Veteran) Antlerless elk — — Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk — — Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk — — Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (35,37) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Disabled Veteran) Any elk — Total 13635 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Elk hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. Juniors-only Elk Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3065 Oct 15 - Oct 18, 2004 (38) 1 and 2C Antlerless elk 150 3066 Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2004 4A Antlerless elk 200 3067 Oct 15 - Oct 18, 2004 (19,20) 6A North and 6A South Antlerless elk 575 3068 Oct 15 - Oct 18, 2004 (38) 27 Antlerless elk 100 Total 1025 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! When applying for a Juniors-only Hunt, do not reapply with family on a separate application. LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Elk hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that persons ages 10 through 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C). Limited Opportunity (General) Elk Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3069 Dec 10 - Dec 14, 2004 (2,34) Round Valley Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 30 3070 Dec 24 - Dec 28, 2004 (2,34) Round Valley Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 30 3071 Sep 10 - Sep 19, 2004 (34) 2B Antlerless elk 25 3072 Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2004 (34) 2B Antlerless elk 25 3073 Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2004 (34) 2B Antlerless elk 25 3074 Aug 13 - Aug 26, and Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (5,34) 3A East Antlerless elk 5 3075 Oct 8 - Oct 21, 2004 (4,34) 3A West and 4B North Antlerless elk 75 3076 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (9) East Sunset, West Sunset, and Meteor Crater Hunt Areas in Units 5A and 5B North Antlerless elk 50 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 19 Elk: Commission Order 4 (notes on pages 22-23) Limited Opportunity (General) Elk (continued) Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3077 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (15,34) Twin Arrows, Two Guns, and Grapevine Hunt Areas in Unit 5B North Antlerless elk 140 3078 Oct 1 - Oct 17, 2004 (34) 15A, 15B, 17A (north of Walnut Creek Rd. [Yavapai County Rd. 125]), 18A, 18B, and 19B Antlerless elk 65 3079 Oct 1 - Oct 17, 2004 (26,34) Williamson Valley/Skull Valley/Kirkland Junction Hunt Area within Units 17A, 17B, 20A and 20C Antlerless elk 15 3080 Nov 5 - Nov 21, 2004 (26,34) Williamson Valley/Skull Valley/Kirkland Junction Hunt Area within Units 17A, 17B, 20A and 20C Antlerless elk 15 3081 Dec 3 - Dec 19, 2004 (26,34) Williamson Valley/Skull Valley/Kirkland Junction Hunt Area within Units 17A, 17B, 20A, and 20C Antlerless elk 15 3082 Aug 6 - Aug 9, 2004 (31) Canyon Creek Hunt Area in Unit 23 Antlerless elk 8 3083 Aug 13 - Aug 16, 2004 (31) Canyon Creek Hunt Area in Unit 23 Antlerless elk 8 3084 Sep 3 - Sep 6, 2004 (31) Canyon Creek Hunt Area in Unit 23 Antlerless elk 8 3085 Sep 10 - Sep 13, 2004 (31) Canyon Creek Hunt Area in Unit 23 Antlerless elk 8 3086 Oct 1 - Nov 14, 2004 (34) 28 and 31 Antlerless elk 10 3087 Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2004 (34) 28 and 31 Antlerless elk 10 3088 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (22) Verde Valley Hunt Area in Units 6A, 19A and 21 Antlerless elk 30 3089 Sep 10 - Sep 19, 2004 (34) 2B Any elk 10 3090 Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2004 (34) 2B Any elk 10 3091 Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2004 (34) 2B Any elk 10 3092 Aug 13 - Aug 26, and Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (5,34) 3A East Any elk 5 3093 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (8,9,34) East Sunset, West Sunset, and Meteor Crater Hunt Areas in Units 5A and 5B North Any elk 75 3094 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (11,34) Grapevine Hunt Area in Unit 5B North Any elk 15 3095 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 (13,14,34) Twin Arrows and Two Guns Hunt Areas in Unit 5B North Any elk 25 3096 Sep 24 - Oct 7, 2004 (36) 12A and 12B Any elk 20 3097 Oct 1 - Oct 17, 2004 (34) 15A, 15B, 17A (north of Walnut Creek Rd. [Yavapai County Rd. 125]), 18A, 18B, and 19B Any elk 20 3098 Nov 5 - Nov 21, 2004 (34) 15A, 15B, 17A (north of Walnut Creek Rd. [Yavapai County Rd. 125]), 18A, 18B, and 19B Any elk 20 3099 Dec 3 - Dec 19, 2004 (34) 15A, 15B, 17A (north of Walnut Creek Rd. [Yavapai County Rd. 125]), 18A, 18B, and 19B Any elk 30 3100 Oct 1 - Oct 17, 2004 (26,34) Williamson Valley/Skull Valley/Kirkland Junction Hunt Area within Units 17A, 17B, 20A and 20C Any elk 5 3101 Nov 5 - Nov 21, 2004 (26,34) Williamson Valley/Skull Valley/Kirkland Junction Hunt Area within Units 17A, 17B, 20A and 20C Any elk 5 3102 Dec 3 - Dec 19, 2004 (26,34) Williamson Valley/Skull Valley/Kirkland Junction Hunt Area within Units 17A, 17B, 20A and 20C Any elk 5 3103 Dec 1 - Dec 12, 2004 (34) 24A Any elk 5 3104 Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2004 (22) Verde Valley Hunt Area in Units 6A, 19A and 21 Any elk 15 Total 872 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Elk hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. CHAMP Elk Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3106 Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2004 3B Antlerless elk 10 Total 10 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Elk hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114, and a CHAMP permit. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Individuals with a Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit (CHAMP) as pursuant to R12-4-217. 20 Arizona Game and Fish Department Elk: Commission Order 4 (continued) (notes on pages 22-23) Muzzleloader Elk Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3107 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 3B Bull elk 30 3108 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 4B Bull elk 40 3109 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 (16) 5B South Bull elk 30 3110 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 (33) 23 South Bull elk 20 3111 Nov 12 - Nov 17, 2004 6A Bull elk 300 3112 Oct 1 - Oct 6, 2004 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands) Bull elk 3 3113 Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2004 4B Antlerless elk 250 3114 Nov 12 - Nov 17, 2004 6A Antlerless elk 360 3115 Oct 15 - Oct 21, 2004 8 Antlerless elk 200 — Sep 24 - Oct 1, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk — — Sep 24 - Oct 1, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk — Total 1233 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Muzzleloading weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Elk hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. Archery-only Elk Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3116 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 1 Bull elk 150 3117 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 3A and 3C Bull elk 50 3118 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 3B Bull elk 25 3119 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 4A Bull elk 125 3120 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 4B Bull elk 125 3121 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 5A Bull elk 80 3122 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (10) 5B North Bull elk 200 3123 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (16) 5B South Bull elk 125 3124 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (19) 6A North Bull elk 80 3125 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (20) 6A South Bull elk 120 3126 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (21) 6A West Bull elk 55 3127 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (35) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bull elk 50 3128 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (24) 7 East Bull elk 115 3129 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (23,25) 7 West Bull elk 155 3130 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 7M Bull elk 80 3131 Oct 1 - Oct 14, 2004 7M Bull elk 80 3132 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 8 Bull elk 100 3133 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 9 Bull elk 90 3134 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 10 Bull elk 150 3135 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands) Bull elk 3 3136 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 19A Bull elk 15 3137 Nov 12 - Nov 25, 2004 22 Bull elk 160 3138 Sep 24 - Oct 7, 2004 (28) 22 South Bull elk 50 3139 Nov 12 - Nov 25, 2004 23 Bull elk 125 3140 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 27 Bull elk 100 3141 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 1 Antlerless elk 250 3142 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 3A and 3C Antlerless elk 50 3143 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 3B Antlerless elk 15 3144 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 4A Antlerless elk 200 3145 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 4B Antlerless elk 100 3146 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 5A Antlerless elk 250 3147 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (10) 5B North Antlerless elk 175 3148 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (16) 5B South Antlerless elk 250 3149 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (19) 6A North Antlerless elk 240 3150 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (20) 6A South Antlerless elk 250 3151 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (21) 6A West Antlerless elk 50 3152 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (35) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Antlerless elk 50 3153 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (24) 7 East Antlerless elk 175 3154 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (23,25) 7 West Antlerless elk 100 3155 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 7M Antlerless elk 80 3156 Oct 1 - Oct 14, 2004 7M Antlerless elk 80 3157 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 10 Antlerless elk 100 3158 Nov 19 - Dec 2, 2004 22 Antlerless elk 85 3159 Nov 19 - Dec 2, 2004 23 Antlerless elk 100 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 21 Elk: Commission Order 4 (continued) (notes on pages 22-23) Archery-only Elk (continued) Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3160 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 27 Antlerless elk 100 — Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk — — Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk — — Aug 30 - Sep 10, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk — — Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2004 (35) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk — Total 5108 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Elk hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. Limited Opportunity (Archery-only) Elk Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 3161 Sep 1 - Sep 30, 2004 (7,34) Winslow Hunt Area within Units 4B and 5A Antlerless elk 5 3162 Sep 17 - Oct 14, 2004 (7,34) Winslow Hunt Area within Units 4B and 5A Antlerless elk 10 3163 Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2004 (7,34) Winslow Hunt Area within Units 4B and 5A Antlerless elk 5 3164 Oct 14 - Nov 14, 2004 (7,34) Winslow Hunt Area within Units 4B and 5A Antlerless elk 10 3165 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (34) 15A, 15B, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, and 19B Antlerless elk 25 3166 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (22) Verde Valley Hunt Area in Units 6A, 19A and 21 Antlerless elk 10 3167 Sep 1 - Sep 30, 2004 (7,34) Winslow Hunt Area within Units 4B and 5A Any elk 5 3168 Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2004 (7,34) Winslow Hunt Area within Units 4B and 5A Any elk 5 3169 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (34) 15A, 15B, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, and 19B Any elk 25 3170 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (34) 28 and 31 Any elk 5 3171 Sep 17 - Sep 30, 2004 (22) Verde Valley Hunt Area in Units 6A, 19A and 21 Any elk 5 Total 110 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Elk hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. DEFINITIONS: BULL ELK - means an antlered elk. ANTLERLESS ELK - means an elk, any age, without antlers. ELK BAG LIMIT: One (1) elk per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Elk Notes: 1. Escudilla Hunt Area in Unit 1 — That portion of Unit 1 east and north of U.S. Hwy 180. 6. The 3C West Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 3C which lies south of AZ Hwy 260 and west of F.S. 146. 2. Round Valley Hunt Area in Unit 1 — That portion of Unit 1 beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 260 and AZ Hwy 261; south on AZ Hwy 261 to F.S. 8070C; east on F.S. 8070C to F.S. 285; north on F.S. 285 to F.S. 74; east on F.S. 74 to F.S. Trail 607 (Saffel Canyon Trail); east on F.S. Trail 607 to AZ Hwy 191; southeast on AZ Hwy 191 to Nutrioso Creek; north along Nutrioso Creek to AZ Hwy 60; west on AZ Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 191; south along AZ Hwy 191 to AZ Hwy 260; west on AZ Hwy 260 to AZ Hwy 261. 7. Winslow Hunt Area — Those portions of Units 4B and 5A beginning at the junction of Interstate 40 (exit 257) and AZ Hwy 87; north on AZ Hwy 87 to the Navajo Indian Reservation Boundary; west along the Navajo Indian Reservation Boundary to AZ Hwy 99 (Leupp Road); south on AZ Hwy 99 to Interstate 40 (exit 245); east on Interstate 40 to AZ Hwy 87. 3. The 3A and 3C East Hunt Unit — All of Unit 3A and that portion of Unit 3C north of AZ Hwy 260 and that portion of Unit 3C south of AZ Hwy 260 and east of F.S. 146. 4. Unit 3A West and Unit 4B North Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 3A located west of AZ Hwy 77 and that portion of Unit 4B located north of the following: starting at Chevelon Canyon and the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest boundary; southeasterly along the forest boundary to F.S. 153; south along F.S. 153 to F.S. 95; southeasterly along F.S. 95 to F.S. 88A; southeasterly along F.S. 88A to F.S. 88; southeasterly along F.S. 88 to AZ Hwy 277. 5. Unit 3A East Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 3A located east of AZ Hwy 77. 22 Arizona Game and Fish Department 8. Vehicle access to the East Sunset and West Sunset hunt areas is regulated by the Clear Creek Ranch. Foot access is unrestricted. For more information contact the Region 2 office at (928) 774-5045, or the Clear Creek Ranch at (928) 289-4091. 9. East Sunset, West Sunset, and Meteor Crater Hunt Area in Units 5A and 5B North — That portion of Unit 5A beginning at the junction of the northern boundary of the Coconino National Forest and AZ Hwy 87 (mp 316.7 on Hwy 87); west, north and west along the Coconino National Forest boundary to the Meteor Crater Rd. (FR 69); northerly along the Meteor Crater Rd. approximately 10.8 miles to a dirt road (Welfolk Well Rd.); westerly on the dirt road to Diablo Canyon; northerly along the bottom of Diablo Canyon to I-40; northwesterly on I-40 to the southwest corner of the Navajo Indian Reservation (approx. mp 220.5 on I-40); easterly along the reservation bound- ary to the Little Colorado River; southeasterly along the bottom of the Little Colorado River to East Clear Creek; southwesterly along the bottom of East Clear Creek to the Coconino National Forest; north and west along the Coconino National Forest boundary to AZ Hwy 87. 10. 5B North Boundary — That portion of Unit 5B located north of the following roads: Beginning at the junction of F.H. 3 and F.S. 125; east on F.S. 125 to F.S. 82; south on F.S. 82 to F.S. 69B; east on F.S. 69B to F.S. 69. 11. Grapevine Hunt Area in Unit 5B North — That portion of 5B-N beginning at the junction of FR 69 and the rim of Anderson Mesa (at Chavez Pass); northwest along the rim of Anderson Mesa to FR 125; north along FR 125 to FR 126; east on FR 126 approximately 0.6 miles to FR 9487F (the southwest road leading to Raymond Ranch); northeast on FR 9487F to the south Raymond Ranch boundary fence; east along the south Raymond Ranch boundary fence and it’s eastern fence extension to Diablo Canyon; south along the bottom of Diablo Canyon approximately 3 miles to the extended Wolfolk Well dirt road; east on the Wolfolk Well dirt road to the Meteor Crater road (approximately 11.5 miles south of I-40); south on the Meteor Crater road approximately 13 miles to the junction of FR 69 and the rim of Anderson Mesa (at Chavez Pass). 12. Marshall Lake Hunt Area in Unit 5B North — That portion of Unit 5BN beginning at the junction of Lake Mary — Elk: Commission Order 4 Notes Elk Notes: (continued) Clints Well Road (F.H. 3) and the south rim of Walnut Canyon (mile post 337.5 on F. H. 3); southeasterly on F.H. 3 to F.S. 125; easterly on F.S. 125 to F.S. 82; southeasterly on F.S. 82 to F.S. 69B; easterly on F.S. 69B to F.S. 69; northeasterly on F.S. 69 to the rim of Anderson Mesa; northwesterly along the rim of Anderson Mesa to F.S. 125; easterly on F.S. 125 to F.S. 126; northerly on F.S. 126 to I-40; westerly on I-40 to the bottom of Walnut Canyon (mile post 210.2 on I-40); southwesterly along Walnut Canyon to Walnut Canyon National Monument; westerly along the northern boundary of Walnut Canyon National Monument; south along the west boundary of Walnut Canyon National Monument to the south rim of Walnut Canyon; southwesterly along the south rim of Walnut Canyon to F.H. 3. 13. Twin Arrows Hunt Area in Unit 5B North — That portion of 5B-N beginning at the junction of I-40 and FR 126 (Twin Arrows road); south on FR 126 to Anderson Canyon (approximately 14 miles south of I-40); northeast along the bottom of Anderson Canyon to it’s junction with Diablo Canyon; north along the bottom of Diablo Canyon to its junction with I-40; west on I-40 to it’s junction with FR 126. 14. Two Guns Hunt Area in Unit 5B North — That portion of 5B-N beginning at the junction of Anderson and Diablo Canyons; southwest along the bottom of Anderson Canyon to its junction with FR 126 (approximately 14 miles south of I-40 on FR 126); south and east on the FR 126 approximately 1.3 miles to FR 9487F (the southwest road leading to Raymond Ranch); northeast on FR 9487F to the south Raymond Ranch boundary fence; east along the south Raymond Ranch boundary fence and its eastern fence extension to Diablo Canyon; north along the bottom of Diablo Canyon to its junction with Anderson Canyon. 15. Twin Arrows, Two Guns, and Grapevine Hunt Combined Hunt Areas in Unit 5B North — That portion of 5B-N beginning at the junction of FR 69 and the rim of Anderson Mesa (at Chavez Pass); northwest along the rim of Anderson Mesa to FR 125; north along FR 125 to FR 126; northwest on FR 126 (Twin Arrows road) to I-40; east along I-40 to Diablo Canyon; south along the bottom of Diablo Canyon approximately 16 miles to the extended Wolfolk Well dirt road; east on the Wolfolk Well dirt road to the Meteor Crater road (approximately 11.5 miles south of I-40); south on the Meteor Crater road approximately 13 miles to the junction of FR 69 and the rim of Anderson Mesa (at Chavez Pass). 16. 5B South Boundary — That portion of Unit 5B located south of the following roads: Beginning at the junction of F.H. 3 and F.S. 125; east on F.S. 125 to F.S. 82; south on F.S. 82 to F.S. 69B; east on F.S. 69B to F.S. 69. 17. Hutch Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 5B South — That portion of Unit 5BS beginning at the junction of Lake Mary — Clints Well Road (F.H. 3) and F.S. 125; southerly on F.H. 3 to AZ Hwy 87; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 87 to F.S. 211; northwesterly on F.S. 211 to F.S. 82; northwesterly on F.S. 82 to F.S. 125; westerly on F.S. 125 to F.H. 3. 18. Melatone Mesa Hunt Area in Unit 5B South — That portion of Unit 5B beginning at the junction of F.S. 82 and F.S. 69B; south and southwest on F.S. 82 to F.S. 211; southeasterly on F.S. 211 to AZ Hwy 87; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 87 to F.S. 69; northwesterly on F.S. 69 to F.S. 69B; westerly on F.S. 69B to F.S. 82. 19. 6A North Hunt Unit - That portion of 6A east of I-17 and north of FR 213 (Stoneman Lake Road). 20. 6A South Hunt Unit - That portion of 6A east of I-17 and south of FR 213 (Stoneman Lake Road). 21. 6A West Hunt Unit - That portion of 6A west of I-17. Note, this area has limited access. in Unit 22 occur in Wilderness areas. Hunters should be prepared for a wilderness area hunt. 22. Verde Valley Hunt Area in Units 6A, 19A and 21 - Beginning in that portion of Unit 6A at the junction of Interstate 17 and FR 618 (Beaver Creek Road); southeasterly along FR 618 to AZ Hwy 260 (General Crook Trail); east along AZ Hwy 260 to FR 708 (Fossil Creek Road); east along FR 708 to FR 500; south along FR 500 to the Verde River; north along the Verde River to Chasm Creek; west along the bottom of Chasm Creek to FR 574 (Salt Mine Road) in the Prescott National Forest; northwesterly along FR 574 to Oasis Road; west along Oasis Road to AZ Hwy 260; west along AZ Hwy 260 to AZ Hwy 89A; north along AZ Hwy 89A to FR 119 (Cornville Road); east along FR 119 to FR 120 (Beaverhead Flat Road); north along FR 120 to AZ Hwy 179; easterly long AZ Hwy 179 to Interstate 17. 31. Canyon Creek Hunt Area in Unit 23 - That portion of Unit 23 beginning at the junction of FS road 512 and the Tonto National Forest boundary; south along FS 512 to FS 188; east along FS 188 to its junction with Valentine Canyon; east along the bottom of Valentine Canyon to its junction with Canyon Creek; south along Canyon Creek to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary; north along White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary to the Tonto National Forest boundary; west along Tonto National Forest boundary to FS 512. 23. There are road closures in the western portion of Unit 7. These closures will be strictly enforced. Call the Chalendar Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest (928) 635-2676 for more information on road closures. 24. Unit 7 East Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 7 located east of AZ Hwy 180. 25. Unit 7 West Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 7 located west of AZ Hwy 180. 26. Williamson Valley/Skull Valley/Kirkland Junction Hunt Area — those portions of Units 17A, 17B, 20A, and 20C beginning in Prescott at the junction of Williamson Valley Road and Iron Springs Road, west on Iron Springs Road to the western boundary of the Prescott National Forest, south southeast along the forest boundary to AZ Hwy 89 near Wilhoit; southwest on AZ Hwy 89 through Yarnell to the Date Creek Road; north northwest on the Date Creek Road to AZ Hwy 96 near Hillside; northeast on AZ Hwy 96 to the Muleshoe/Indian Rock Road; northeast to the Indian Rock Ranch, continue northeast to the Prescott National Forest boundary; east northeast along Prescott National Forest boundary to Yavapai County Road (Co. Rd.) 66; north on Co. Rd 66 to Co. Rd. 123; northwest on Co. Rd. 123 to Co. Rd. 124; southwest on Co. Rd. 124 to Prescott National Forest Road (FS) 705; continue west then north on FS 705 to Co. Rd. 68 (Camp Wood Road); west on Co. Rd. 68 to FS 95; north northeast on FS 95 to Co. Rd. 125 (Walnut Creek Rd.); east on Co. Rd. 125 to Williamson Valley Road, then south on Williamson Valley Road to the Iron Springs Road. 27. Unit 22 North Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 22 located north of the following: Beginning at the confluence of the Verde River and the East Verde River; easterly along the East Verde River to F.S. 406; easterly on F.S. 406 to Payson; easterly on AZ Hwy 260 to the Unit Boundary. 28. Unit 22 South Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 22 located south of the following: Beginning at the confluence of the Verde River and the East Verde River; easterly along the east Verde River to F.S. 406; easterly on F.S. 406 to Payson; easterly on AZ Hwy 260 to the Unit Boundary. 29. Mazatzal Hunt Area in Unit 22 — that portion of Unit 22 beginning at the confluence of the East Verde River and Verde River; easterly along the East Verde River to F.S. 406; easterly along F.S. 406 to the junction with F.S. 414; southerly on F.S. 414 to the junction of F.S. and AZ Hwy 87 near Rye; south on AZ Hwy 87 to the junction of AZ Hwy 87 and AZ Hwy 188; southerly on AZ Hwy 188 to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to the Verde River; northerly along the Verde River to the confluence with the East Verde River. 32. Unit 23 North Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 23 located north of the following: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to F.S. 134; east on F.S. 134 to F.S. 129; east on F.S. 129 to AZ Hwy 288; east on AZ Hwy 288 to F.S. 54; east on F.S. 54 to F.S. 202; south on F.S. 202 to F.S. 127; east on F.S. 127 to F.S. 127A; east on F.S. 127A to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary. 33. Unit 23 South Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 23 located south of the following: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to F.S. 134; east on F.S. 134 to F.S. 129; east on F.S. 129 to AZ Hwy 288; east on AZ Hwy 288 to F.S. 54; east on F.S. 54 to F.S. 202; south on F.S. 202 to F.S. 127; east on F.S. 127 to F.S. 127A; east on F.S. 127A to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary. 34. Portions of Unit 1, Units 2B, 3A East, 3A West, portions of 4B, portions of 5A, portions of 5B, 12A, 12B, 15A, 15B, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B and 19B, 20A, 20C, 24A, 28, and 31 — Elk occur in low numbers in these non-traditional areas. Hunt success may be very low, to no success. 35. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to elk hunting only to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Camp Navajo hunting permit. A hunter education course is required. Hunt numbers must be obtained from the Arizona National Guard (See page 71 for telephone number and e-mail address). Increases in Force Protection may result in hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, 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. Applicants for Camp Navajo hunts may not be submitted online. 36. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 37. Eligible disabled veterans must be rated at 50% or greater as determined by the Veterans Administration. Written proof is required prior to being allowed to hunt on Camp Navajo. 38. Portions of Units 1 and 27 have been closed to elk hunting. Elk hunting is not permitted in the Alpine Valley in the following areas of Units 1 and 27: all lands in Section 12, Township 5 North, Range 30 East; all lands , other than USFS lands, in Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 13, and 14, Township 5 North, Range 30 East; and all lands, other than USFS lands, in Sections 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, Township 5 North, Range 31 East. 30. Ninety percent of the elk located in the Mazatzal Hunt Area 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 23 Turkey: Commission Order 5 General Turkey Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 4051 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 1 Any turkey 625 4052 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 4A and 4B Any turkey 350 4053 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 5A Any turkey 300 4054 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 5B Any turkey 75 4055 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 6A Any turkey 425 4056 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 (1) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Any turkey 250 4057 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 8 and 10 Any turkey 500 4058 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 12A Any turkey 750 4059 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Any turkey 10 4060 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 22 Any turkey 75 4061 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 23 Any turkey 700 4062 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 27 Any turkey 725 Total 4785 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Turkey hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. Juniors-only Turkey Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 4063 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 1 Any turkey 25 4064 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 6A Any turkey 25 4065 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 12A Any turkey 25 4066 Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2004 27 Any turkey 25 Total 100 ▲ WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Turkey hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that persons ages 10 through 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C). Archery-only Turkey Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Aug 27 - Sep 16, 2004 (1) 1, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), 7, 7M, 8, 9, 10, 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, 22, and 23 Any turkey Sep 10 - Sep 23, 2004 12A Any turkey Aug 27 - Sep 2, 2004 27 Any turkey Aug 27 - Sep 12, 2004 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any turkey LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Archery Turkey hunt nonpermit-tag obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. TURKEY BAG LIMIT: One (1) turkey per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Turkey Notes: 1. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to turkey hunting only to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Camp Navajo hunting permit. A hunter education course is required. Hunt numbers must be obtained from the Arizona National Guard (See page 71 for telephone number and e-mail address). Increases in Force Protection may result in hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, 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. 24 Arizona Game and Fish Department California Condors in Arizona Arizona Game and Fish asks for help Background that these four birds died from eating lead shotgun pellets or fragments from lead rifle bullets. 1) Remove all shot animals (coyotes, small and big game) and animal parts (gut piles) from the field. At least twice per year all condors are captured and their blood tested for lead. Nearly all condors have background levels of lead. In addition, 21 of 40 condors have needed treatment (chelation) at least once for high levels of lead in their blood. 2) Hide carcasses and gut piles by covering them with rocks or brush. What can you do to help? Condor lead poisoning information collected by the AZGFD One of the best options hunters have for helping condors is to consider using non-lead shotgun and rifle ammunition. Virtually all common rifle calibers have nonlead bullets available. Typically these are full copper bullets (as opposed to a copper jacketed lead bullet which may fragment and cause lead exposure). Hunters who have tried these new bullets report that they perform very well. For a list of manufacturers selling non-lead ammunition and prices, go to the department’s Web site at azgfd.com and link to the California condor page. Since condor reintroduction started, there have been four confirmed and two suspected condor deaths due to lead poisoning. Based on X-rays, we know If you choose to use lead bullets there are still ways that you can help. The California Condor Project in Arizona was initiated in 1996. Today there are 45 free-flying condors. Although the reintroduction is going well, there are factors that still limit condor recovery. One factor affecting recovery is the accidental ingestion of lead shotgun pellets or lead fragments from rifle bullets that can remain in animal carcasses or gut piles. When lead enters the system of any bird of prey it can cause paralysis and ultimately death. In addition to accidental ingestion, researchers are looking into all possible sources of lead in soil, water, and forage. 3) Remove bullets and the surrounding flesh when leaving carcasses or gut piles in the field. Hunter support will be a key factor in bringing condors back for all of us to enjoy. For additional information or to report condor sightings, please call the AZGFD Flagstaff Regional Office at (928) 774-5045. Christie Van Cleve Arizona hunters have a long tradition of conserving wildlife and once again the Arizona Game and Fish Department is asking for your help. Last year the department surveyed hunters about their thoughts on condor management, and specifically the concern over lead poisoning in condors. Hunters responded that they wanted to help, but needed credible information on this issue. Listed below is some information that hunters requested. California condor OPERATION GAME THIEF Report Violators 1 (800) 352-0700 See Page 70. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 25 Bighorn Sheep: Commission Order 7 General Bighorn Sheep Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 6000 BONUS POINT ONLY Fee: Resident $184.50, Non-resident $920.00. See page 5. (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one) 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017 6018 6019 6020 6021 6022 6023 6024 6025 6026 6027 6028 6029 6030 6031 Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,11) (1,8,9) (1,8,10) (1,11) (1,8) (1,8) (1,11) (1) (1) (1) (1,2) (1,2) (1,2) (1) (1) (1) (1,8) (1) (1,3,8) (1,3) (1,3) (1,3) (1,3) (1) (1,3,4) (1,2,3,4) (1,2,3,4) (1,2) (1) (1,2) 6032 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 6033 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 6034 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 6035 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2,3,5) 6036 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2,3,5) ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP 6051 Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2004 (1,6) 6052 Dec 1 - Dec 15, 2004 (1) 6053 Dec 16 - Dec 31, 2004 (1) 6054 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,7) ▲ 9 and 10 12A and 12B West 12B East 13A 13B (north of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) 15A and 15B (east of Temple Bar Road) 15B (west of Temple Bar Road) 15C (north of Cottonwood Road) 15C (south of Cottonwood Road) 15D 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands) 16B 22 24B 31 and 32 39 (east of Hwy 85) 39 (west of Hwy 85) 40A (north of Sauceda Wash) 40A (south of Sauceda Wash) 40B Gila Mtns. (north of Cipriano Pass) 40B Mohawk and Copper Mtns. 40B Tinajas Altas Mtns. (south of Cipriano Pass) 41E (east of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd. [Clanton Hills Rd.]) 41W (west of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd. [Clanton Hills Rd.] and south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline) 43A 43B 44A (west of Swansea Rd. and south of Bill Williams River Rd.) 44B (north of I-10) 44B (south of I-10 and that portion of 45A and 45B north of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) 45A (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) 45B (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) 45C (Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) 46A (Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) 46B (Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram 1 2 2 2 3 1 2 4 3 1 5 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 3 1 2 Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram 2 4 2 5 2 4 Black River Hunt Area in Units 1 and 27 27 (south of F.S. 217 and west of U.S. Hwy 191/666) and 28 (north of U.S. Hwy 70) 27 (south of F.S. 217 and west of U.S. Hwy 191/666) and 28 (north of U.S. Hwy 70) Foote Creek Hunt Area in Unit 27 North Any ram Any ram Any ram Any ram Total 1 2 2 3 82 WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Bighorn Sheep hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. BIGHORN BAG LIMIT: One (1) desert bighorn sheep in a lifetime except as prescribed in R12-4-120. One (1) Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in a lifetime except as prescribed in R12-4-120. DEFINITION: RAM - means any male bighorn sheep, excluding male lambs. Notes: 1. All bighorn sheep hunters, including the unsuccessful, must personally check out within 3 days following the close of the season in accordance with R12-4-308. 2. The Bill Williams River, Cabeza Prieta, Havasu, Imperial and Kofa National Wildlife Refuges are open to bighorn sheep hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. 3. Entry into portions of these hunt units is subject to military closure; some areas could be restricted to weekend hunting only. 4. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to bighorn sheep hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Yuma Proving Ground permit. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 702, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call toll-free 1 (877) 788-HUNT or (928) 328-2148. 5. Due to travel restrictions in the Wilderness Area, those persons interested in hunting bighorn sheep on the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge should contact the Refuge Manager (520) 387-6483 for information regarding special refuge regulations prior to applying. 6. Black River Hunt Area in Units 1 and 27 — That portion of Units 1 and 27 beginning at the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary and F.S. 82; east on F.S. 82 to F.S. 25; east on F.S. 25 to F.S. 24 (Buffalo Crossing); north on F.S. 24 to F.S. 249E; east on F.S. 249E to F.S. 249; east on F.S. 249 to F.S. 403; east on F.S. 403 to F.S. 276; south on F.S. 276 to F.S. 37; south on F.S. 37 to F.S. 26 Arizona Game and Fish Department 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 405; south on F.S. 405 to F.S. 24; south on F.S. 24 to F.S. 25; northwest on F.S. 25 to F.S. 25D; west on F.S. 25D to the San Carlos Indian Reservation boundary; north along the Indian Reservation boundary to F.S. 82. Foote Creek Hunt Area in Unit 27 North — That portion of Unit 27 beginning at the Junction of U.S. Hwy 180 and the New Mexico state line; south along the New Mexico state line to F.S. Road 232; west on F.S. Road 232 to F.S. Road 281; south on F.S. Road 281 to F.S. Trail 75; west on F.S. Trail 75 to F.S. Trail 76; west on F.S. Trail 76 to U.S. Hwy 191/666; north on U.S. Hwy 191/666 to U.S. Hwy 180; east on U.S. Hwy 180 to the New Mexico state line. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 12B West - That portion of Unit 12B lying west of BLM Rd. 1065 and north of Hwy. 89A from the 1065/89A junction west to the Kaibab National Forest boundary. 12B East - That portion of Unit 12B lying east of BLM Rd. 1065 and south of the segment of Hwy. 89A between the Kaibab National Forest Boundary easterly to Navajo Bridge. This unit has a low density bighorn sheep population in a remote area with difficult access. Hunters should be prepared for backcountry camping and extensive strenuous hiking in an extremely remote, harsh hunting environment. Buffalo: Commission Order 8 General Buffalo Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 7000 BONUS POINT ONLY Fee: Resident $245.00, Non-resident $1,205.00. See page 5. (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one) 7002 7003 7004 7005 7006 7007 7008 7009 Aug 13 - Aug 19, 2004 Sep 24 - Sep 27, 2004 Oct 15 - Oct 18, 2004 Dec 3 - Dec 6, 2004 Nov 19 - Nov 23, 2004 Sep 17 - Sep 26, 2004 Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2004 Oct 15 - Oct 24, 2004 ▲ (1,3) (1,3) (1,3) (1,3) (1,3) (2,3) (2,3) (2,3) 5B - Raymond Ranch Wildlife Area 5B - Raymond Ranch Wildlife Area 5B - Raymond Ranch Wildlife Area 5B - Raymond Ranch Wildlife Area 5B - Raymond Ranch Wildlife Area 12A and 12B - House Rock Wildlife Area 12A and 12B - House Rock Wildlife Area 12A and 12B - House Rock Wildlife Area Adult bull buffalo only Yearling buffalo only Yearling buffalo only Adult cow buffalo only Adult cow buffalo only Cow or yearling buffalo only Cow or yearling buffalo only Any buffalo Total 2 4 4 2 4 30 15 10 71 WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow, centerfire handguns, centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles, or all other rifles using black powder as prescribed in R12-4-304. Note that bow and arrow or centerfire handguns may NOT be used at Raymond Ranch Wildlife Area. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Buffalo hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. BUFFALO BAG LIMIT: One (1) buffalo in a lifetime HOUSE ROCK BUFFALO HUNT SPECIAL NOTE: During the fall and spring hunts at the House Rock Wildlife Area (HRWA), a significant portion of the herd has in the past moved to the Grand Canyon National Park where hunting is not allowed. Hunters are advised that if this occurs, their ability to successfully harvest a buffalo 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 HRWA buffalo hunt is considered to be one of the most difficult hunts in the state. Buffalo can be difficult to locate. Plan on spending the entire season hunting, as an abbreviated hunt will lower your chances of success. Buffalo 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 HRWA 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. For more information, call the Flagstaff Regional Office at (928) 774-5045. SPECIAL BUFFALO REGULATIONS: Buffalo meat taken under this Order may be sold as prescribed in R12-4-305. SEE BUFFALO HUNT REGULATIONS UNDER R12-4-306. Notes: 1. A hunter with a buffalo hunt permit-tag for the Raymond Wildlife Area herd shall be accompanied by an authorized department employee who shall designate the animal to be harvested and shall hunt in the order scheduled by the department in accordance with R12-4-306. 2. An unsuccessful hunter with a buffalo hunt permit-tag for the House Rock Wildlife Area herd shall check out in person or by telephone at either the department’s Flagstaff re- gional office or the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters within three days following the close of the season. A successful buffalo hunter shall report information about the kill to the department within five business days after taking the buffalo either in person at the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters or in person or by telephone at the department’s Flagstaff regional office. If the kill is reported by telephone, the report shall include the name of the hunter, the hunter’s tag number, the sex of the buffalo taken, the number of days hunted, and a telephone number where the hunter can be reached for additional information. (R12-4-306). 3. Successful applicants will be contacted in writing by the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide them with additional information regarding their hunt. Thank You Hunters and Recreational Shooters! You know you directly support the Arizona Game and Fish Department by purchasing a hunting license or big game tag. Did you know you also support the department and Arizona shooting ranges by purchasing a rifle, ammunition, shotgun shells, and archery equipment? Your hunting and recreational shooting equipment purchases are part of the largest and most successful conservation legislation ever enacted by the U.S. Congress. The Wildlife Restoration Program was enacted in 1937 to place a manufacturers excise tax (11%) on hunting equipment and recreational shooting accessories. Through a formula based on land area and hunting license sales the Arizona Game and Fish Department receives these federal monies annually - more than $5.4 million in 2001. Hunters and recreational shooters support professional game management and the Arizona Game and Fish Department just by purchasing the items they need to pursue their sport. For more information, check out the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Web site at restorewildlife.org 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 27 Bear: Commission Order 9 General Bear Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Female Harvest Objective Oct 8 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 1, 2A, 2B, and 2C Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Aug 27 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 3B Any bear except sows with cubs 7 Aug 27 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 3C Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 29 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 4A and 5A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 27 - Oct 7, 2004 (1,2) 4B Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Oct 29 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 5B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 27 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2) 6A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 27 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2) 6B Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Oct 29 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 7 and 9 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 27 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2) 8 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 27 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 10, 18A and 19B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 27 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 17A, 17B and 18B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 3 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 3 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2,6) 21 Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Sep 3 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 22 Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Oct 15 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2,3) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Sep 3 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2,4) 23 South Any bear except sows with cubs 5 Oct 22 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 27 - Sep 5, 2004 (1,2) 24B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 27 - Oct 7, 2004 (1,2) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 6 Oct 8 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 15 Sep 17 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2) 28 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Sep 17 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2) 29 and 30A (north of Hwy 80 and east of Leslie Canyon Rd.) Any bear except sows with cubs 4 Sep 17 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2) 31 Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Sep 17 - Oct 21, 2004 (1,2) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Oct 21 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,2,5) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs — Total 85 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Bear nonpermit-tag obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Archery-only Bear Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Female Harvest Objective Aug 27 - Oct 7, 2004 (1,2) 1, 2A, 2B, and 2C Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Aug 6 - Aug 26, 2004 (1,2) 3B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 6 - Aug 26, 2004 (1,2) 4B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 6 - Aug 26, 2004 (1,2) 6B and 7M Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Aug 27 - Sep 16, 2004 (1,2,3) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Aug 27 - Sep 16, 2004 (1,2) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Total 11 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Bear nonpermit-tag obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. BEAR BAG LIMIT: One (1) bear per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. BEAR 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 (800) 970-BEAR (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. The report shall include the name of the hunter, the hunter’s hunting license number, the sex of the bear taken, the management unit where the bear was taken, and telephone number at which the hunter can be reached to obtain additional information. In addition, the hunter shall provide a premolar tooth from the bear taken to the Phoenix Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department within 20 days after contacting the department. Notes: 1. No person shall knowingly use any substance as bait at any time to attract or take bear. 2. When the number of bears equaling the female harvest objective for a particular hunt has been reported killed, the unit(s) will be closed at sundown the Wednesday immediately following. Hunters are responsible for calling 1 (800) 970-BEAR (-2327) before hunting to determine if their desired hunt unit is still open. 3. Unit 23 North Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 23 located north of the following: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to F.S. 134; east on F.S. 134 to F.S. 129; east on F.S. 129 to AZ Hwy 288; east on AZ Hwy 288 to F.S. 54; east on F.S. 54 to F.S. 202; south on F.S. 202 to F.S. 127; east on F.S. 127 to F.S. 127A; east on F.S. 127A to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary. 28 Arizona Game and Fish Department 4. Unit 23 South Hunt Unit — That portion of Unit 23 located south of the following: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to F.S. 134; east on F.S. 134 to F.S. 129; east on F.S. 129 to AZ Highway 288; east on AZ Highway 288 to F.S. 54; east on F.S. 54 to F.S. 202; south on F.S. 202 to F.S. 127; east on F.S. 127 to F.S. 127A; east on F.S. 127A to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary. 5. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to bear hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Special regulation requirements must be obtained from Fort Huachuca (See page 71 for telephone number and e-mail address). Applications for Fort Huachuca hunts may not be submitted online. 6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. OPERATION GAME THIEF Report Violators 1 (800) 352-0700 See Page 70 Mountain Lion: Commission Order 10 General Mountain Lion Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Harvest Objective Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,6,7,8,9,10) Statewide (except National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 13A South, 13B South, 15B (west of Temple Bar Rd.), 15C, 15D, 16B, 21 West, 22 (south of AZ Hwy 87 and FS Rd 143, and west of AZ Hwy 188), 28 (south of US Hwy 70), 37B (north of the Gila River), 37M, 39M, 40B, 41, 42M, 43A, 43B and 44B) Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens NA Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3,6,7) 13A South Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens 5 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3,6,8) 13B South Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens 10 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3) 15B (west of Temple Bar Rd.), 15C, and 15D Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens 10 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (2,4) 16B, 40B, 41, 43A, 43B and 44B (except for National Wildlife Refuges) Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens 1 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3,6,9) 21 West Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens 8 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3) 22 (south of AZ Hwy 87 and F.S. Road 143, and west of AZ Hwy 188) Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens 12 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3,10) 28 South Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens 16 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3) 37B (north of the Gila River) Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens 4 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Mountain Lion nonpermit-tag obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Archery-only Mountain Lion Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (5,11,12) 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F or G license plus Mountain Lion nonpermit-tag obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. MOUNTAIN LION BAG LIMIT: One (1) mountain lion per calendar year statewide. Units 16B, 40B, 41, 43A, 43B, and 44B will close to the take of mountain lions following the reported harvest of a mountain lion. In units with a harvest objective greater than one (1), hunters may take one (1) mountain lion per day until the harvest objective is reached. Once the harvest objective has been reached in units with a harvest objective greater than one (1), 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 bag limit do not apply towards the calendar year bag limit until the harvest objective is reached. MOUNTAIN LION SPECIAL REGULATION: All hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish Department office in person, or by telephone (1 (877) 438-0447), within 10 days of taking a lion (pursuant to R12-4-308). Within 20 days after contacting the department, the hunter shall provide to the Phoenix office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department a premolar tooth taken from the mountain lion. MOUNTAIN LION SPECIAL NOTE: The purpose of the 13A South hunt is to encourage the removal of mountain lions by sport hunters to reduce predation on a mule deer herd. The hunt in Unit 13B South is to encourage removal of mountain lions by sport hunters to reduce predation on a bighorn sheep population. The hunt in Units 15B (west of Temple Bar Road), 15C, and 15D is to encourage removal of mountain lions by sport hunters to reduce predation on a declining bighorn sheep population. The hunt in Unit 22 (south of AZ Hwy 87 and F.S. Road 143, and west of AZ Hwy 188) is to encourage removal of mountain lions by sport hunters to reduce predation on a bighorn sheep population. The hunt in Unit 21 West is to encourage the removal of mountain lions by sport hunters to reduce predation on the adult doe segment of the declining pronghorn population. The hunt in Unit 28 South is to encourage the removal of mountain lions by sport hunters to reduce predation on a declining bighorn sheep population. The hunt in Unit 37B (north of the Gila River) is to encourage the removal of mountain lions by sport hunters to minimize predation on a recent desert bighorn sheep transplant. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 29 Mountain Lion: Commission Order 10 Mountain Lion Notes: 1. Camp Navajo is closed to mountain lion hunting. 2. When the number of mountain lions equaling the harvest objective has been reported, Units 16B, 40B, 41, 43A, 43B, and 44B will close at sundown the Wednesday immediately following. Hunters are responsible for calling 1 (877) 438-0447 before hunting to determine if their desired hunt unit is still open. 3. When the number of mountain lions equaling the harvest objective for a particular hunt has been reported, that hunt will revert to the statewide bag limit of one (1) lion per calendar year at sundown the Wednesday immediately following. Hunters are responsible for calling 1 (877) 438-0447 before hunting to determine if the harvest objective for their desired hunt unit is still in effect. 4. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to mountain lion hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed hunters holding a valid U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground permit. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 702, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call toll-free 1 (877) 788-HUNT or (928) 328-2148. 5. Method of take may be further restricted by local government regulations. 6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. North on Arizona/Nevada state line to the junction of county road 101. 7. 13A South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 13A south of the following line: At Kanab Creek westerly along the south boundary of the Kaibab Indian Reservation to the 109 road; southerly on the 109 road to the junction with the 105 road; northerly on the 105 road to its junction with the 263 road; westerly on the 263 road to its junction with the 105 road in Township 35 North, Range 9 West; westerly on the 105 road to its junction with the 1001 road; northerly on the 1001 road to the Township 38 North/ Township 39 North line; west along this line to the Hurricane Cliffs. 9. Unit 21 West Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 21 beginning at the junction of Interstate 17 and the Cherry Creek Road, easterly along FS Road 732 to Squaw Peak, southeasterly from Squaw Peak along the Verde Rim to Hutch Mesa, southwesterly from Hutch Mesa along Squaw Creek to Interstate 17, north along Interstate 17 to the Cherry Creek Road junction. 8. 13B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 13B beginning at the junction of county road 101, and the Arizona/Nevada state line. Northeast along county road 101 to county road 5. Southerly on county road 5 to the junction of county road 103. Southerly on county road 103 to Lake Mead National Recreation Area boundary. Southerly on Kelly Point road to the top of Green Spring Canyon. South and west along Lake Mead National Recreation Area/Grand Canyon National Park boundary to the Grand Canyon National Park/BLM boundary. West along the Grand Canyon National Park/BLM boundary to Lake Mead National Recreation Area boundary. South and west along the Lake Mead National Recreation Area boundary to the Colorado River. West on the Colorado River to the Arizona/Nevada state line. Jaguars Attention Mountain Lion Hunters Jaguars are listed as endangered in the U.S. under the Endangered Species Act. If, when using dogs to tree mountain lions, a jaguar is inadvertently chased and/or treed by the dogs, the dogs must be called off the trail upon realization that a jaguar is being chased. Please report any jaguar sighting as soon as possible by calling (602) 789-3573. Jaguar tracks are similar to mountain lion tracks. Front feet of the jaguar are larger than the hind feet (both pads and toes) and tend to be wider than mountain lion feet (measuring up to six inches). There is overlap in size between the two species however, therefore the tracks are often difficult to distinguish. Scats are also similar. The Arizona Houndsmen have offered a $5,000 reward to any individual who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who intentionally kills a jaguar. If you believe that you have witnessed a violation, please notify Arizona Game and Fish Department (Operation Game Thief) at 1 (800) 352-0700. 30 Arizona Game and Fish Department 10. Unit 28 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 28 beginning at the junction of the Arizona-New Mexico state line and US Hwy 70; westerly on US Hwy 70 from the Arizona-New Mexico state line; southerly on Haekel Road to the Fan Road; southwesterly on the Fan Road to Interstate 10 at Bowie, AZ; easterly on Interstate 10 to the Arizona-New Mexico state line; north along the state line to US Hwy 70. 11. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 39M in the following described area: an unincorporated portion of land within the city of Mesa known as the Elliott and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. 12. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 42M in the following described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East. Tune in for the latest wildlife and outdoor recreation information from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. KAET-TV Channel 8 KUAT-TV Channel 6 Check local listings and your local cable access channels for show times. Tree Squirrel: Commission Order 11 General Tree Squirrel Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 8 - Nov 21, 2004 (1) Open areas Statewide (except for Unit 7M and National Wildlife Refuges) Any tree squirrel except the Mount Graham red squirrel LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any lawful methods as prescribed in R12-4-301 and R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Tree Squirrel Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 8 - Nov 21, 2004 (2) 7M Any tree squirrel LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Shotgun shooting shot, bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons, sling shots and falconry as prescribed in R12-4-304, R12-4-318, and R12-4-422. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Archery-only Tree Squirrel Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Aug 27 - Sep 30, 2004 (1) Open areas Statewide (except for Units 12A and 13A, Mohave County Park Lands, and National Wildlife Refuges) Any tree squirrel except the Mount Graham red squirrel Sep 10 - Sep 23, 2004 (1) 12A and 13A Any tree squirrel LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. TREE SQUIRREL BAG LIMIT: Five (5) tree squirrels per day. TREE SQUIRREL POSSESSION LIMIT: Ten (10) tree squirrels of which no more than five (5) may be taken in any one day. Tree Squirrel Notes: 1. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 2. Method of take may be further restricted by local government regulations. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 31 Cottontail Rabbit: Commission Order 12 General Cottontail Rabbit Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,5) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) Any cottontail rabbit Sep 1 - Feb 7, 2005 (2) Bill Williams River, Buenos Aires, Cibola, Havasu, Imperial and San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuges Any cottontail rabbit Oct 8, 2004 - Feb 7, 2005 (2) Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Any cottontail rabbit LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any lawful methods as prescribed in R12-4-301 and R12-4-304. The use of rifled firearms is prohibited in the Bill Williams River, Buenos Aires, Cibola, Havasu, Imperial, Kofa and San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuges. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Limited Weapon-Rimfire Cottontail Rabbit Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3,4,5,6,7) 37M, 39M and 42M Any cottontail rabbit LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Rimfire rifled firearms, shotgun, bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons, sling shots and falconry as prescribed in R12-4-301, R12-4-304, R12-4-318, and R12-4-422. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Cottontail Rabbit Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3) 7M Any cottontail rabbit LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Shotgun shooting shot, bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons, sling shots and falconry as prescribed in R12-4-304, R12-4-318, and R12-4-422. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. COTTONTAIL RABBIT BAG LIMIT: Ten (10) cottontail rabbits per day. COTTONTAIL RABBIT POSSESSION LIMIT: Twenty (20) cottontail rabbits of which no more than ten (10) may be taken in any one day. Cottontail Rabbit Notes: 1. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to cottontail rabbit hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed hunters holding a valid U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground permit. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 702, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call tollfree 1 (877) 788-HUNT or (928) 328-2148. 2. National Wildlife Refuges are open to cottontail rabbit hunting as permitted by Refuge regulations. The use or possesion of other than non-toxic shot is prohibited in the Bill Williams River, Cibola, Havasu, and Imperial National 6. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 42M in the following Wildlife Refuges. described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of 3. Method of take may be further restricted by local governTownship 6 North, Range 4 East. ment regulations. 7. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 39M in the following 4. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area is limited to archery only. described area: an unincorporated portion of land within the City of Mesa known as the Elliott and Hawes County 5. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Arizona Wildlife Views Arizona Game and Fish Department The official wildlife magazine of the Arizona Game and Fish Department published for outdoor enthusiasts! 1 YEAR • 6 BIG ISSUES • 40 FULL-COLOR PAGES ONLY $8.50 Send no money now. We’ll bill you later. CALL 1 (800) 777-0015 32 Arizona Game and Fish Department Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals: Commission Order 13 General Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,8) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) Coyote and skunks Apr 1 - May 31, 2005 (2) Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Coyote and skunks Oct 8, 2004 - Feb 7, 2005 (2) Kofa and Imperial National Wildlife Refuges Coyote and foxes Aug 1, 2004 - Mar 31, 2005 (1,3,4,8) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel and badger LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any lawful methods as prescribed in R12-4-301 and R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Limited Weapon-Rimfire Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (5,6,8,9,10) 37M, 39M and 42M Coyote and skunks Aug 1, 2004 - Mar 31, 2005 (3,4,5,6,8,9,10) 37M, 39M and 42M Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel and badger LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Rimfire rifled firearms, shotgun, bow and arrow, and traps as prescribed in R12-4-301, R12-4-304, R12-4-307, and R12-4-318. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (5) 7M Coyote and skunks Aug 1, 2004 - Mar 31, 2005 (3,4,5) 7M Raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, weasel and badger LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Shotgun shooting shot, bow and arrow, and traps as prescribed in R12-4-304, R12-4-307, and R12-4-318. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Pursuit-only Predatory and Fur-bearing Mammals Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2005 (7,8) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) Raccoon LAWFUL TAKING METHOD: An individual participating in a “pursuit-only” season may use dogs to pursue raccoons but shall not kill or capture the quarry as prescribed in R12-4-318. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. PREDATORY and FUR-BEARING MAMMALS BAG LIMIT: Unlimited. In the “pursuit-only” season, an individual shall not kill or capture any mammal. PREDATORY and FUR-BEARING MAMMALS POSSESSION LIMIT: Unlimited. In the “pursuit-only” season, an individual shall not kill or capture any mammal. Notes: 1. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to predatory and furbearing mammal hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed hunters holding a valid U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground permit. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 702, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, AZ 853659498 or call toll-free 1 (877) 788-HUNT or (928) 328-2148. 5. Method of take may be further restricted by local government regulations. 2. The Buenos Aires, Kofa, and Imperial National Wildlife Refuges are open to predatory and fur-bearing mammal hunting. A refuge permit may be required, see refuge recommendations. 8. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 3. Any raw bobcat pelt sold or exported must have attached permit tag in accordance with R12-4-305. 4. Raccoon may be taken at night with the aid of artificial light; however the light may not be attached to or operated from a vehicle. the City of Mesa known as the Elliott and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. 6. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area is limited to archery only. 7. A person participating in a “pursuit-only” season may use dogs to pursue raccoons, but shall not kill or capture the quarry, pursuant to R12-4-318. 9. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 42M in the following described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East. 10. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 39M in the following described area: an unincorporated portion of land within OPERATION GAME THIEF Report Violators 1 (800) 352-0700 See Page 70 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 33 Other Birds and Mammals: Commission Order 14 General Other Birds and Mammals Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,5) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) House (English) sparrow and European starling Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2004 (1,5) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) Crow Sep 1, 2004 - Mar 31, 2005 (5) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) Coati Jul 1, 2004 - Mar 31, 2005 and Jun 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (5) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) Gunnison’s prairie dog Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,5) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing mammals, predatory and Units 7M, 37M, 39M and 42M) mammals, bats, coati, black-footed ferret, Hualapai vole, Gunnison’s prairie dog, black-tailed prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, porcupine and wolves LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any lawful methods as prescribed in R12-4-301 and R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Limited Weapon-Rimfire Other Birds and Mammals Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3,4,5,6,7) 37M, 39M and 42M House (English) sparrow and European starling Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3,4,5,6,7) 37M, 39M and 42M All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black-footed ferret, Hualapai vole, black-tailed prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, porcupine and wolves LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Rimfire rifled firearms, shotgun, bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons, sling shots, traps and falconry as prescribed in R12-4-301, R12-4-304, R12-4-307, R12-4-318, and R12-4-422. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Other Birds and Mammals Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3) 7M House (English) sparrow and European starling Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (3) 7M All mammals EXCEPT game mammals, furbearing mammals, predatory mammals, bats, coati, black-footed ferret, Hualapai vole, black-tailed prairie dog, jaguar, jaguarundi, ocelot, otter, porcupine and wolves LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Shotgun shooting shot, bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons, sling shots, traps and falconry as prescribed in R12-4-303, R12-4-304, R12-4-307, R12-4-318, and R12-4-422. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. OTHER BIRDS AND MAMMALS BAG LIMIT: Unlimited, except for coati which is one (1) per calendar year. House (English) sparrows, European starlings and mammals of the Orders Rodentia (except beaver, black-tailed prairie dog, muskrat, porcupine or tree squirrel) and Insectivora may be taken alive and held in captivity pursuant to R12-4-404. OTHER BIRDS and MAMMALS POSSESSION LIMIT: Unlimited, except for coati which is one (1) per calendar year. Notes: 1. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to other birds and mammal hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed hunters holding a valid U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground permit. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 702, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call toll-free 1 (877) 788-HUNT or (928) 328-2148. 2. Other mammals may be taken at night with the aid of artificial light as prescribed in R12-4-304E. No firearms may be used at night. 3. Method of take may be further restricted by local government regulations. 34 Arizona Game and Fish Department 4. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area is limited to archery only. 5. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. OPERATION GAME THIEF 6. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 42M in the following described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East. Report Violators 7. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 39M in the following described area: an unincorporated portion of land within the City of Mesa known as the Elliott and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. 1 (800) 352-0700 See Page 70. Pheasant: Commission Order 15 Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Pheasant Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 11001 Sep 24 - Sep 26, 2004 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 11002 Oct 1 - Oct 3, 2004 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 11003 Oct 8 - Oct 10, 2004 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 11004 Oct 15 - Oct 17, 2004 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any rooster pheasant 30 Total 120 WHEN APPLYING FOR HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Shotgun shooting shot as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F, G, or H license plus Pheasant hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT PHEASANT BAG LIMIT: Two (2) rooster pheasants. Each pheasant possessed shall have a hunt permit-tag attached. Juniors-only Limited Weapon Shotgun Shooting Shot Pheasant Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife 11005 Sep 17 - Sep 19, 2004 40B (Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal) Any pheasant Total ▲ Permits 30 30 WHEN APPLYING FOR HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS! LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Shotgun shooting shot as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F, G, or H license plus Pheasant hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday. JUNIORS-ONLY LIMITED WEAPON SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT PHEASANT BAG LIMIT: Two (2) pheasants. Each pheasant possessed shall have a hunt permit-tag attached. Archery-only Pheasant Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 8, 2004 - Feb 7, 2005 (1) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges) Any pheasant LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F, G, or H license. PHEASANT BAG LIMIT: Two (2) pheasants per day. PHEASANT POSSESSION LIMIT: Four (4) pheasants of which no more than two (2) may be taken in any one day. Falconry-only Pheasant Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 8, 2004 - Feb 7, 2005 (1) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges) Any pheasant LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Falconry as defined in R12-4-101 and as prescribed in R12-4-318. LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Class F, G, or H license plus Sport Falconry License as prescribed in R12-4-422 or R12-4-407. PHEASANT BAG LIMIT: Two (2) pheasants per day. PHEASANT POSSESSION LIMIT: Four (4) pheasants of which no more than two (2) may be taken in any one day. Notes: 1. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 35 Quail: Commission Order 16 General Quail Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 8, 2004 - Feb 7, 2005 (1,3,4,5) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges) Gambel’s, Scaled and California quail Oct 8, 2004 - Feb 7, 2005 (2) Bill Williams River, Cibola, Havasu, Imperial, Kofa and San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuges Gambel’s, Scaled and California quail Nov 19, 2004 - Feb 7, 2005 (3,4,5) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges) Mearns’ quail LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any lawful methods as prescribed in R12-4-301 and R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. GENERAL QUAIL BAG LIMIT: Fifteen (15) quail per day in the aggregate of which no more than eight (8) may be Mearns’ quail. GENERAL QUAIL POSSESSION LIMIT: Thirty (30) 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 Nov. 19, the 30 quail possession limit may include Mearns’ quail of which no more than eight (8) may be taken in any one day. GENERAL QUAIL SPECIAL NOTE: 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. Falconry-only Quail Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Sep 1, 2004 - Oct 10, 2004 (3) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges and Units 37M, 39M, and 42M) Any quail Jul 1, 2004 - Mar 31, 2005 (3,4,5) 37M, 39M, and 42M Any quail LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Falconry as defined in R12-4-101 and as prescribed in R12-4-318. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license plus Sport Falconry License as prescribed in R12-4-422 or R12-4-407. FALCONRY-ONLY QUAIL BAG LIMIT: Three (3) quail per day. FALCONRY-ONLY QUAIL POSSESSION LIMIT: Six (6) quail of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. FALCONRY-ONLY QUAIL SPECIAL NOTE: 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. Quail Notes: 1. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to quail hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed hunters holding a valid U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground permit. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 702, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call toll-free 1 (877) 788-HUNT or (928) 328-2148. 2. As permitted by refuge regulations. The use or possession of other than non-toxic shot is prohibited in the Bill Williams River, Cibola, Havasu, and Imperial National Wildlife Refuges. 3. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. Township 6 North, Range 4 East. 5. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 39M in the following described area: an unincorporated portion of land within the City of Mesa known as the Elliott and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. 4. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 42M in the following described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Chukar Partridge: Commission Order 17 General Chukar Partridge Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 8, 2004 - Feb 7, 2005 (1) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges) Any chukar LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any lawful methods as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. CHUKAR PARTRIDGE BAG LIMIT: Five (5) chukar per day. CHUKAR PARTRIDGE POSSESSION LIMIT: Ten (10) chukar of which no more than five (5) may be taken in one day. Notes: 1. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 36 Arizona Game and Fish Department Blue Grouse: Commission Order 18 General Blue Grouse Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Sep 10 - Nov 21, 2004 (1) Open areas Statewide (except for National Wildlife Refuges) Blue grouse LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any lawful methods as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F, G, or H license obtained from a license dealer. BLUE GROUSE BAG LIMIT: Three (3) blue grouse per day. BLUE GROUSE POSSESSION LIMIT: Six (6) blue grouse of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. ARIZONA HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM: As required by R12-4-203, blue grouse hunters shall have in their possession an Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp which will validate their license for the federal Harvest Information Program. The Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp may be obtained, for a cost of $3.00 on or after July 1 of each year, from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or wherever hunting licenses are sold. Notes: 1. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. Commission Order 23: Trapping Trapping Open Areas do not include any area closed to trapping under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-108, R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Nov 1, 2004 - Feb 28, 2005 (1) Open areas Statewide (except for Units 7M, 37M, 39M, and 42M) Coyote, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, badger, beaver, raccoon, skunks, weasels and muskrat TRAPPING BAG LIMIT: Unlimited. TRAPPING POSSESSION LIMIT: Unlimited. TRAPPING SPECIAL NOTE: Hunting or trapping seasons are closed on state and federal refuges, parks, and monuments, unless specifically opened by Commission Order (ARS 17-101 A.17, see page 50). DEFINITION: TRAPPING - means the taking of wildlife in any manner except with a gun or other implement in hand (ARS 17-101 A.20). TRAPPERS: Be sure to file your annual trapping report by April 1, 2005 for the 2004-2005 trapping year at the Phoenix office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Notes: 1. Refer to ARS 17-301D for trapping restrictions on public land. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 37 Arizona Harvest Information Program Hunters of blue grouse, mourning doves, white-winged doves, band-tailed pigeons, coots, snipe, or common moorhens are required to have a Migratory Bird Stamp for the 2004-2005 season. These stamps will be available at all license dealers and Department offices no later than July 1, 2004. The Migratory Bird Stamp will certify hunters for the Harvest Information Program (HIP). Cost for this stamp is $3.00. Hunters of ducks and geese are required to have a Arizona Waterfowl Stamp for the 2004-2005 season. Your Arizona Waterfowl Stamp certifies you for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) for ducks and geese only. Cost for this stamp is $7.50. Sandhill crane hunters are not required to have a State Waterfowl Stamp or Migratory Bird Stamp. Your hunt permittag certifies you for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) for hunting sandhill cranes. Form may be photocopied. MO Name: DY Date 2004-2005 ARIZONA WATERFOWL STAMP YR PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. COST FOR THIS STAMP IS $7.50 Mr/Ms/Mrs (Circle One) Last Suffix First MI Address Street Address or Box Number City Date of Birth: (Required) State MO DY Zip Code Department I.D. No. or Social Security No. (optional) YR 1. Do you intend to hunt ducks or geese this season? ( ) No ( ) Yes ( ) I’m a stamp collector 2. If you hunted these birds last season, about how many did you bag? Did Not Hunt ( ) ( ) Ducks Geese None ( ) ( ) 1-10 ( ) ( ) 11-30 ( ) ( ) TO ORDER BY MAIL: Mail this form to any Arizona Game and Fish Department office (do not include with a hunt permit-tag application). Addresses may be found on page 2 of this publication. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. You must include a check or money order in the amount of $7.50. This stamp will be available at all license dealers begining July 1, 2004. 31+ ( ( ) ) 3. Which of the following species did you hunt last season? ____ Coots ____ Moorhens ____ Snipe Form may be photocopied. MO Name: DY Date 2004-2005 ARIZONA MIGRATORY BIRD STAMP YR PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. COST FOR THIS STAMP IS $3.00 Mr/Ms/Mrs (Circle One) Last Suffix First MI Address Street Address or Box Number City Date of Birth: (Required) State MO DY Department I.D. No. or Social Security No. (optional) YR 1. Do you intend to hunt doves, coots, moorhen, snipe or blue grouse this season? ( 2. Will you hunt band-tailed pigeons this season? ( ) No ( ) No Did Not Hunt ( ) ( ) None ( ) ( ) 1-10 ( ) ( ) 11-30 ( ) ( ) 4. Which of the following species did you hunt last season? ____ Coots ____ Moorhens 38 Arizona Game and Fish Department ____ Snipe ( ) Yes ( ) I’m a stamp collector ) Yes 3. If you hunted these birds last season, about how many did you bag? Doves Band-tailed pigeon Zip Code ____ Blue Grouse 31+ ( ( ) ) TO ORDER BY MAIL: Mail this form to any Arizona Game and Fish Department office (do not include with a hunt permit-tag application). Addresses may be found on page 2 of this publication. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. You must include a check or money order in the amount of $3.00. This stamp will be available at all license dealers begining July 1, 2004. Population Management Hunts and Hunter Pool Beginning in 2003-2004, the Arizona Game and Fish Department established Population Management Hunts and the Hunter Pool. AZGFD Wildlife Managers have found that previous hunt strategies designed to manage some wildlife populations are not meeting objectives. When regular hunt seasons don’t meet management objectives, conflicts between wildlife and other uses of the land can occur. Population management hunts are designed to allow the department to achieve supplemental harvests of wildlife when traditional harvest strategies have not met their objectives. Population management hunts will enhance the department’s ability to meet population and habitat management objectives. not include the hunter pool hunt application form with a hunt permit-tag application—you must apply separately. See application below for instructions). • To complete your application, you must designate the species of animal you desire to hunt and the weapon type(s). You must also submit a $5 application fee (note: one $5 application fee per application—not per species). Please do not sent cash. • You may designate more than one species and weapon type on the application form. If you choose to designate more than one species and weapon type on your hunter pool application, your name will be included in the hunter pool for each species and weapon type you designate. This means that you may be eligible to participate in a population management hunt for more than one species or method of take each year (note: annual bag limits apply to all population management hunts and may limit your ability to participate in a population management hunt or regular season hunt). The following information is important to know if you are planning on applying for a population management hunt. • Population management hunts may occur as necessary, under the provisions of R12-4-115 (see page 59 for rule). • The Population Management Seasons Commission Order approved by the Commission designates the range of species, season dates, open areas, legal wildlife, lawful taking methods, and maximum tag numbers for population management hunts to be prescribed by the Director and implemented under R12-4-115. • • When a population management hunt is found to be necessary, as prescribed in R12-4-115, hunters will be selected from the hunter pool made up of hunter pool applicants (see application below). • A hunting license number is not required in order to have your name included in the hunter pool; however, you must have a valid hunting license in order to purchase your tag and hunt if you are selected to participate in a population management hunt. • If you participate in a population management hunt and fill your annual bag limit for that species, you may not participate in a regular hunting season for that species even if you are drawn through the normal draw process (note: A.R.S. 17-332.E. prohibits the issuing of a refund for the purchase of a license or a permit). The hunter pool list will be purged by the department annually, on April 30, so you must renew your application each year after April 30 if you wish to remain in the hunter pool. You may apply at any time during the year (note: do • If your application is selected during a random drawing for a population management hunt, the department will attempt to contact you three times by telephone within a 24-hour period. If you cannot be contacted within 24 hours, your application will be returned to the hunter pool for inclusion in future population management hunts during that year. • If you are offered a restricted non-permit tag for a population management hunt, pursuant to R12-4-115, you may decline to participate. If you decline to participate, your application will be returned to the hunter pool for inclusion in future population management hunts during that year (note: if you agree to participate in a population management hunt but fail to purchase your tag within the timeframe designated when you are contacted, you will not eligible for further population management hunts that year). • If you elect to participate in a population management hunt, it is probable that you will be asked to arrive in the field to hunt within a few days of being contacted (note: purchase of restricted nonpermit-tag and applicable hunting license prior hunting is required). • Restricted non-permit tags for population management hunts may be purchased through the Phoenix office. See the front of the hunting regulations booklet for the address and phone number. • You will not gain or lose bonus points when you apply for, or participate in, a population management hunt. Form may be photocopied. Do not include this form with a Hunt Permit-tag Application Form (See R12-4-115 on page 59) Mail Application and Fee (do not send cash) to: Have you: Filled in all the blanks? Enclosed the $5.00 application fee? Signed your application? Indicated your choice of species? Arizona Game and Fish Department Attention: Drawer FAB 2221 W. Greenway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85023-4312 HUNTER POOL APPLICATION For May 1, 2004 thru April 30, 2005 Last Name ____________________________________ First Name ___________________________________ MI _____________ Street _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ Day Phone No. ( Choose 1 to 4 Species: State ______________________ ) __________ - __________________ Evening Phone No. ( ❑ Elk Choose 1 to 3 Method of Take: ❑ Bear ❑ Rifle ❑ Javelina ) __________ - __________________ ❑ Buffalo ❑ Ham (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader) Birthdate _________ / __________ / __________ Zip Code _____________________ ❑ Resident ❑ Archery ❑ 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 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 39 Population Management Seasons: Commission Order 26 Elk Elk General Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1,5) Round Valley Hunt Area in Unit 1 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 150 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 3A Bull, antlerless, or any elk 100 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 3B and 3C Bull, antlerless, or any elk 150 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 4B and 5A Bull, antlerless, or any elk 100 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1,8) 6A, 19A, and 21 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 100 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 12A and 12B Bull, antlerless, or any elk 30 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1,6) Alamo Lake Hunt Area in Units 16A South and 44A Bull, antlerless, or any elk 15 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 17A, 17B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Bull, antlerless, or any elk 90 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 22 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 20 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 23 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 75 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 27 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 100 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 28 and 31 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 35 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Feb 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,5) Round Valley Hunt Area in Unit 1 Bull elk 50 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Feb 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 3A Bull elk 20 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Feb 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 3B and 3C Bull elk 25 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Feb 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 4B Bull elk 15 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1,8) 6A, 19A, and 21 Bull elk 30 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Feb 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 17A, 17B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Bull elk 25 Total 1130 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Elk HAM Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 28 and 31 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 25 Total 25 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. Elk Archery-only Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 3B and 3C Bull, antlerless, or any elk 75 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 4B and 5A Bull, antlerless, or any elk 50 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1,8) 6A, 19A, and 21 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 20 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 22 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 5 Aug 1, 2004 - Feb 15, 2005 (1) 23 Bull, antlerless, or any elk 25 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Feb 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 3B and 3C Bull elk 25 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Feb 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 4B and 5A Bull elk 25 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2004 and Feb 16 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,8) 6A, 19A, and 21 Bull elk 10 Total 235 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. Javelina Javelina General Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 1 and 27 Any javelina 20 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 3B and 3C Any javelina 20 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 22 and 23 Any javelina 10 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 24A and 24B Any javelina 10 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 28 Any javelina 50 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,3) 30A Any javelina 50 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,3) 30B Any javelina 50 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,3) 30B Any javelina 50 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 31 Any javelina 25 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,3) 32 Any javelina 25 Total 310 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. 40 Arizona Game and Fish Department Population Management Seasons: Commission Order 26 Javelina (continued) Javelina HAM Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 28 Any javelina 50 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,3) 30A Any javelina 50 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 31 Any javelina 25 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,3) 32 Any javelina 25 Total 150 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. Javelina Archery-only Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 1 and 27 Any javelina 20 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 3B and 3C Any javelina 20 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 39M and 42M Any javelina 10 Total 50 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. Buffalo Buffalo General Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1) 5A and 5B Bull, cow, yearling, or any buffalo 10 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,8) 12A, 12B, and 13A Bull, cow, yearling, or any buffalo 60 Total 70 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow, centerfire handguns, centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles, or all other rifles using black powder as prescribed in R12-4-304. Bow and arrow or centerfire handguns may NOT be used on Raymond Ranch Wildlife Bear Bear General Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 1 and 27 Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 3B and 3C Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 4A and 4B Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,8) 20B and 21 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 22 and 23 Any bear except sow with cubs 10 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 24A and 24B Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 28 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,3) 29 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 31 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,3) 32 Any bear except sow with cubs 3 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,7) 34A Any bear except sow with cubs 3 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,4) 35A Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Total 58 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Bear HAM Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 28 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,3) 29 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 41 Population Management Seasons: Commission Order 26 Bear (continued) Bear HAM Population Management Seasons (continued) Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 31 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,3) 32 Any bear except sow with cubs 3 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,7) 34A Any bear except sow with cubs 3 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,4) 35A Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Total 26 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. Bear Archery-only Population Management Seasons Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 1 and 27 Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 3B and 3C Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 4A and 4B Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2,8) 20B and 21 Any bear except sow with cubs 1 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 22 and 23 Any bear except sow with cubs 2 Jul 1, 2004 - Jun 30, 2005 (1,2) 24A and 24B Any bear except sow with cubs 2 Total 17 LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. LICENSE REQUIRED: Class F or G license plus restricted nonpermit-tag for legal wildlife. Successful applicants for Population Management Hunts may not exceed the bag limit except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Notes: 1. These seasons shall be held in accordance with R12-4115 and may include shorter time frames, smaller geographic areas, and specification of legal wildlife within that described in this Commission Order. permit. Special regulations must be obtained from Fort Huachuca (See page 71 for telephone number and e-mail address). Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 6. Alamo Lake Hunt Area in Units 16A and 44A - That portion of Unit 16A south of Signal Road and east of the YuccaAlamo Road; and that portion of Unit 44A north of AZ Hwy 93 - Alamo Road. 2. In accordance with R12-4-318, dogs may not be used to pursue bears during a spring bear season. 5. Round Valley Hunt Area in Unit 1 — That portion of Unit 1 beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 260 and AZ Hwy 261; south on AZ Hwy 261 to F.S. 8070C; east on F.S. 8070C to F.S. 285; north on F.S. 285 to F.S. 74; east on F.S. 74 to F.S. Trail 607 (Saffel Canyon Trail); east on F.S. Trail 607 to AZ Hwy 191; southeast on AZ Hwy 191 to Nutrioso Creek; north along Nutrioso Creek to AZ Hwy 60; west on AZ Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 191; south along AZ Hwy 191 to AZ Hwy 260; west on AZ Hwy 260 to AZ Hwy 261. 7. The Santa Rita Experimental Range in Unit 34A is actively used for studies in wildlife management. Researchers are present all months and study sites are not always recognizable; hunters are urged to use caution while hunting and take care not to disturb study sites. 3. Hunter access in Units 29, 30A, 30B, and 32 is restricted. Applicants should secure access before applying. 4. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to hunting only to properly licensed military and civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting Hunter Emergency Card Should a family emergency occur while you are hunting or fishing or events develop which prevent you from returning home on time, providing the following information can be critical. The information you provide on this form will assist the department or Sheriff's Office in the event they should need to contact you in the field. Please fill out the form provided and leave it with a relative or friend. 8. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. HUNTER EMERGENCY INFORMATION Hunt Unit Number (Example: Unit 21, 8, 6B, etc.) _____________________________________ General area you plan to hunt or fish ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Campsite ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle(s) Description / License Plate # ____________________________________________ Party Members’ Names ___________________ Phone # ___________________________ ___________________ Phone # ___________________________ I left on (Day) ____________________ (Time) ___________________________ I plan to return on (Day) ____________________ (Time) ___________________________ The County Sheriff is responsible for all rural search and rescue operations. Contact your local Sheriff’s Department if you have an emergency that requires contacting a hunter or fisherman in the field, or if someone is overdue in returning home. 42 Arizona Game and Fish Department Statewide Game Management Unit Map Arizona Game and Fish Department 2221 W. Greenway Road • Phoenix, AZ 85023 • (602) 942-3000 • azgfd.com ––––––———————————––––––––––– REGIONAL OFFICES ––––––———————————––––––––––– REGION I 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935 (928) 367-4281 REGION III 5325 N. Stockton Hill Rd., Kingman 86401 (928) 692-7700 REGION V 555 N. Greasewood Rd., Tucson 85745 (520) 628-5376 REGION II 3500 S. Lake Mary Rd., Flagstaff 86001 (928) 774-5045 REGION IV 9140 E. 28th St., Yuma 85365 (928) 342-0091 REGION VI 7200 E. University Dr., Mesa 85207 (480) 981-9400 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 43 Region I - Game Management Unit Map Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the Pinetop Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop, AZ 85935. (928) 367-4281. Map is for general reference only. See R12-4-108 on pages 54-57 for legal descriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian Reservations, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information. 44 Arizona Game and Fish Department Region II - Game Management Unit Map Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the Flagstaff Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. (928) 774-5045. Map is for general reference only. See R12-4-108 on pages 54-57 for legal descriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian Reservations, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 45 Region III - Game Management Unit Map Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the Kingman Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86401. (928) 692-7700. Map is for general reference only. See R12-4-108 on pages 54-57 for legal descriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian Reservations, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information. 46 Arizona Game and Fish Department Region IV- Game Management Unit Map Map is for general reference only. See R12-4-108 on pages 54-57 for legal descriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian Reservations, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information. Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the Yuma Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365. (928) 342-0091. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 47 Region V - Game Management Unit Map Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the Tucson Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson, AZ 85745. (520) 628-5376. Map is for general reference only. See R12-4-108 on pages 5457 for legal descriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian Reservations, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information. 48 Arizona Game and Fish Department Region VI - Game Management Unit Map Game Management Units shown on this map are administered by the Mesa Regional Office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, 7200 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85207. (480) 981-9400. Map is for general reference only. See R12-4-108 on pages 54-57 for legal descriptions of Game Management Unit Boundaries. Hunting on Indian Reservations, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for additional information. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 49 Arizona Revised Statute - Title 17 - Laws A.R.S. 17-101 Definitions A. In this title unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Angling” means the taking of fish by one line and not to exceed two hooks, or by one line and one artificial lure which may have attached more than one hook, or by one line and not to exceed two artificial flies or lures. 2. “Bag limit” means the maximum limit, in number or amount, of wildlife which may lawfully be taken by any one person during a specified period of time. 3. “Closed season” means the time during which wildlife may not be lawfully taken. 22. “Wildlife” means all wild mammals, wild birds and the nests or eggs thereof, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans, and fish, including their eggs or spawn. 23. “Zoo” means a commercial facility open to the public where the principal business is holding wildlife in captivity for exhibition purposes. B. The following definitions of wildlife shall apply: 1. Aquatic wildlife are all fish, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans and soft-shelled turtles. 2. Game mammals are deer, elk, bear, antelope, bighorn sheep, bison (buffalo), peccary (javelina), mountain lion, tree squirrel and cottontail rabbit. 4. “Commission” means the Arizona game and fish commission. 3. Big game are wild turkey, deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, bison (buffalo), peccary (javelina), bear and mountain lion. 5. “Department” means the Arizona game and fish department. 4. Small game are cottontail rabbits, tree squirrels, upland game birds and migratory game birds. 6. “Device” means any net, trap, snare, salt lick, scaffold, deadfall, pit, explosive, poison or stupefying substance, crossbow, firearm, bow and arrow, or other implement used for taking wildlife. Device does not include a raptor or any equipment used in the sport of falconry. 5. Fur-bearing animals are muskrats, raccoons, otters, weasels, bobcats, beavers, badgers and ringtail cats. 7. “Falconry” means the sport of hunting or taking quarry with a trained raptor. 8. “Fishing” means to lure, attract or pursue aquatic wildlife in such a manner that the wildlife may be captured or killed. 9. “Fur dealer” means any person engaged in the business of buying for resale the raw pelts or furs of wild mammals. 10. “Guide” means a person who, for pay, aids or assists any person in taking wildlife. 11. “License year” means the twelve-month period between January 1 and December 31, inclusive. 12. “Nonresident” means a citizen of the United States or an alien who has not been a bona fide resident of the state of Arizona for six months immediately preceding the date of application for a license. 6. Predatory animals are foxes, skunks, coyotes and bobcats. 7. Nongame animals are all wildlife except game mammals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals and aquatic wildlife. 8. Upland game birds are quail, partridge, grouse and pheasants. 9. Migratory game birds are wild waterfowl, including ducks, geese and swans; sandhill cranes; all coots, all gallinules, common snipe, wild doves and bandtail pigeons. 10. Nongame birds are all birds except upland game birds and migratory game birds. 11. Raptors are birds that are members of the order of falconiformes or strigiformes and include falcons, hawks, owls, eagles and other birds that the commission may classify as raptors. 12. Game fish are trout of all species, bass of all species, catfish of all species, sunfish of all species, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch. 13. “Open season” means the time during which wildlife may be lawfully taken. 13. Nongame fish are all the species of fish except game fish. 14. “Possession limit” means the maximum limit, in number or amount of wildlife, which may be possessed at one time by any one person. 14. Trout means all species of the family salmonidae, including grayling. 15. “Resident” means a person who has been a bona fide resident of the state of Arizona for six months immediately preceding the date of application for a license, or a member of the armed forces who has been stationed in Arizona for a period of thirty days immediately preceding the date of application for a license. 16. “Road” means any maintained right-of-way for public conveyance. 17. “Statewide” means all lands except those areas lying within the boundaries of state and federal refuges, parks and monuments, unless specifically provided differently by commission order. 18. “Take” means pursuing, shooting, hunting, fishing, trapping, killing, capturing, snaring or netting wildlife or the placing or using of any net or other device or trap in a manner that may result in the capturing or killing of wildlife. 19. “Taxidermist” means any person who engages for hire in the mounting, refurbishing, maintaining, restoring or preserving of any display specimen. state leased land, lands administered by the United States forest service, the federal bureau of land management, the national park service, the United States department of defense, the state parks board and any county or municipality. This subsection shall not prohibit: 1. The use of the devices prescribed in this subsection by federal, state, county, city, or other local departments of health which have jurisdiction in the geographic area of such use, for the purpose of protection from or surveillance for threats to human health or safety. 2. The taking of wildlife with firearms, with fishing equipment, with archery equipment, or other implements in hand as may be defined or regulated by the Arizona game and fish commission, including but not limited to the taking of wildlife pursuant to a hunting or fishing license issued by the Arizona game and fish department. 3. The use of snares, traps not designed to kill, or nets to take wildlife for scientific research projects, sport falconry, or for relocation of the wildlife as may be defined or regulated by the Arizona game and fish commission or the government of the United States or both. 4. The use of poisons or nets by the Arizona Game and Fish Department to take or manage aquatic wildlife as determined and regulated by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. 5. The use of traps for rodent control or poisons for rodent control for the purpose of controlling wild and domestic rodents as otherwise allowed by the laws of the state of Arizona, excluding any fur-bearing animals as defined in section 17-101. A.R.S. 17-301.01 Protection from wildlife A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, any person may take wildlife in self-defense or in defense of another person if it is immediately necessary to protect oneself or to protect the other person. B. A person shall notify the department within five days after taking wildlife under this section. No animal or part of an animal taken pursuant to this section may be retained, sold or removed from the site without authorization from the department. A.R.S. 17-301 A.R.S. 17-303 Times when wildlife may be taken; exceptions; methods of taking Taking or driving wildlife A. A person may take wildlife, except aquatic wildlife, only during daylight hours unless otherwise prescribed by the commission. A person shall not take any species of wildlife by the aid or with the use of a jacklight, other artificial light, or illegal device, except as provided by the commission. B. A person shall not take wildlife, except aquatic wildlife, or discharge a firearm or shoot any other device from a motor vehicle, including an automobile, aircraft, train or powerboat, or from a sailboat, boat under sail, or a floating object towed by powerboat or sailboat except as expressly permitted by the commission. No person may knowingly discharge any firearm or shoot any other device upon, from, across or into a road or railway. It is unlawful for any person, except by commission order, to enter upon a game refuge or other area closed to hunting, trapping or fishing and take, drive or attempt to drive wildlife from such areas. A.R.S. 17-304 Prohibition by landowner upon hunting; posting; exception A. Landowners or lessees of private land who desire to prohibit hunting, fishing or trapping on their lands without their written permission shall post such lands closed to hunting, fishing or trapping using notices or signboards. B. State or federal lands including those under lease may not be posted except by consent of the commission C. The notices or signboards shall meet all of the following criteria: 20. “Traps” or “trapping” means taking wildlife in any manner except with a gun or other implement in hand. C. Fish may be taken only by angling unless otherwise provided by the commission. The line shall be constantly attended. In every case the hook, fly or lure shall be used in such manner that the fish voluntarily take or attempt to take it in their mouths. 21. “Wild” means, in reference to mammals and birds, those species which are normally found in a state of nature. D. It shall be unlawful to take wildlife with any leghold trap, any instant kill body gripping design trap, or by a poison or a snare on any public land, including state owned or 2. Contain the words “no hunting”, “no trapping” or “no fishing” either as a single phrase or in any combination. 50 Arizona Game and Fish Department 1. Be not less than eight inches by eleven inches with plainly legible wording in capital and bold-faced lettering at least one inch high. Arizona Revised Statute - Title 17 - Laws 3. Be conspicuously placed on a structure or post at least four feet above ground level at all points of vehicular access, at all property or fence corners and at intervals of not more than one-quarter mile along the property boundary, except that a post with one hundred square inches or more of orange paint may serve as the interval notices between property or fence corners and points of vehicular access. The orange paint shall be clearly visible and shall cover the entire above ground surface of the post facing outward and on both lateral sides from the closed area. D. The entry of any person for the taking of wildlife shall not be grounds for an action for trespassing unless the land has been posted pursuant to this section. A.R.S. 17-309 Violations; Classifications A. Unless otherwise prescribed by this title, it is unlawful for a person to: 1. Violate any provisions of this title or a rule or regulation prescribed under the provisions of this title. 2. Take, possess, transport, buy, sell, offer or expose for sale wildlife except as expressly permitted by this title. 3. Destroy, injure or molest livestock, growing crops, personal property, notices or signboards, or other improvements while hunting, trapping or fishing. 4. Discharge a firearm while taking wildlife within onefourth mile of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, cabin, lodge or building without permission of the owner or resident. 5. Take a game bird, game mammal or game fish and knowingly permit an edible portion thereof to go to waste, except as provided in Section 17-302. sion of this title, or who violates or fails to comply with a lawful order, rule or regulation of the commission, is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. C. On receipt of a certificate of compliance with a child support order from the court pursuant to section 25-518 and without further action: C. A person who knowingly takes any big game during a closed season or who knowingly possesses, transports or buys any big game which was unlawfully taken during a closed season is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. 1. Any license or proof of purchase issued to the support obligor for taking wildlife that was previously invalidated by a certificate of noncompliance and that has not otherwise expired shall be reinstated. D. A person is guilty of a class 6 felony who knowingly: 2. Any ineligibility to apply for any license issued by an automated drawing system shall be removed. 1. Barters, sells or offers for sale any big game or parts of big game taken unlawfully. 2. Barters, sells or offers for sale any wildlife or parts of wildlife unlawfully taken during a closed season. 3. Barters, sells or offers for sale any wildlife or parts of wildlife imported or purchased in violation of this title or a lawful rule of the commission. 4. Assists another person for monetary gain with the unlawful taking of big game. E. A peace officer who knowingly fails to enforce a lawful rule or regulation of the commission or this title is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. A.R.S. 17-314 Civil liability; illegal taking or wounding A. The commission or any officer charged with enforcement of the laws relating to game and fish, if so directed by the commission, may bring a civil action in the name of the state against any person unlawfully taking, wounding or killing, or unlawfully in possession of, any of the following wildlife, or part thereof, and seek to recover the following minimum sums as damage: 1. Each turkey or javelina $ 150.00 2. Each bear, mountain lion, antelope or deer 450.00 6. Take big game, except bear or mountain lion, with the aid of dogs. 3. Each buffalo, elk, bighorn sheep, eagle or endangered species 750.00 7. Make more than one use of a shipping permit or coupon issued by the commission. 4. Each beaver 75.00 8. Obtain a license or take wildlife during the period for which the person’s license has been revoked or suspended or the person has been denied a license. 6. Each duck, small game animal or small game bird 15.00 9. Litter hunting and fishing areas while taking wildlife. 10. Possess while hunting any contrivance designed to silence, muffle or minimize the report of a firearm. 11. Take wildlife during the closed season. 12. Take wildlife in an area closed to the taking of that wildlife. 5. Each goose or raptor 40.00 7. Each nongame bird or game fish 10.00 B. No verdict or judgment recovered by the state in such action shall be for less than the sum fixed in this section. The action for damages may be joined with an action for possession, and recovery had for the possession as well as the damages. A.R.S. 17-332 Form and contents of license; duplicate licenses; period of validity A. Licenses and license materials shall be prepared by the department and furnished and charged to dealers authorized to issue licenses. The license shall be issued in the name of the department and countersigned by an issuing dealer. Except as provided by rule adopted by the commission, each license shall be signed by the licensee in ink on the face of the license and any license not signed is invalid. With each license authorizing the taking of big game the department shall provide such tags as the commission may prescribe, which the licensee shall attach to the big game animal in such manner as prescribed by the commission. B. The commission shall issue with each license a shipping permit entitling the holder of the license to a shipment of game or fish as provided by article 4 of this chapter. C. It is unlawful, except as provided by the commission, for any person to apply for or obtain in any one license year more than one original license permitting the taking of big game. A duplicate license or tag may be issued by the department or by a license dealer if the person requesting such license or tag furnishes the information deemed necessary by the commission. A fee of three dollars shall be collected for each duplicate license or tag issued. D. No license or permit is transferable, nor shall such license or permit be used by anyone except the person to whom such license or permit was issued, except that a parent or legal guardian may allow the parent’s or guardian’s minor child to use the parent’s or guardian’s big game permit or tag to take big game pursuant to the following requirements: 1. The parent or guardian must transfer the permit or tag to the child in a manner prescribed by the commission. 2. The parent or guardian must accompany the child in the field and must be within fifty yards of the child when the animal is taken. 16. Possess wildlife in excess of the possession limit. C. The pendency or determination of an action for damages or payment of a judgment, or the pendency or determination of a criminal prosecution for the same taking, wounding, killing or possession, is not a bar to the other, nor does either affect the right of seizure under any other provision of the laws relating to game and fish. 17. Possess or transport any wildlife or parts of the wildlife which was unlawfully taken. D. All funds recovered pursuant to this section shall be placed in the wildlife theft prevention fund. 4. Any big game that is taken counts toward the child’s bag limit. 18. Possess or transport the carcass of big game without a valid tag being attached. A.R.S. 17-331 E. No refunds may be made for the purchase of a license or permit. 19. Use the edible parts of any game mammal or any part of any game bird or nongame bird as bait. License or proof of purchase required; violation of child support order 20. Possess or transport the carcass or parts of a carcass of any wildlife which cannot be identified as to species and legality. A. Except as provided by this title or commission order, a person shall not take any wildlife in this state without a valid license or a commission approved proof of purchase. The person shall carry the license or proof of purchase and produce it upon request to any game ranger, wildlife manager or peace officer. 13. Take wildlife with an unlawful device. 14. Take wildlife by an unlawful method. 15. Take wildlife in excess of the bag limit. 21. Take game animals, game birds and game fish with an explosive compound, poison or any other deleterious substances. 22. Import into this state or export from this state the carcass or parts of a carcass of any wildlife unlawfully taken or possessed. B. Unless a different or other penalty or punishment is specifically prescribed a person who violates any provi- B. A certificate of noncompliance with a child support order issued pursuant to section 25-518 invalidates any license or proof of purchase issued to the support obligor for taking wildlife in this state and prohibits the support obligor from applying for any additional licenses issued by an automated drawing system under this title. 3. The child must possess a class F or class G license and, if under the age of fourteen, must satisfactorily complete the Arizona hunter education course or another comparable hunter education course that is approved by the director. F. Licenses are valid for a license year and expire on December 31 except for special licenses issued by the commission, pioneer complimentary licenses, resident and nonresident trapping licenses, sport falconry licenses and classes B, C and D licenses as provided in section 17333 and lifetime class A, F and G licenses and lifetime trout stamps as provided in section 17-335.01. Trapping licenses are valid from July 1 through June 30 of the following year. Lifetime licenses and lifetime trout stamps are valid for the lifetime of the licensee. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 51 Arizona Revised Statute - Title 17 - Laws A.R.S. 17-333.02 secure another license to take wildlife for a period of not to exceed five years for: Trapping license; education; exemption 1. Unlawful taking or unlawful possession of wildlife. A. A person applying for a trapping license must successfully complete a trapping education course conducted or approved by the department before being issued a trapping license. The department shall conduct or approve an educational course of instruction in responsible trapping and environmental ethics. The course shall include instruction on the history of trapping, trapping ethics, trapping laws, techniques in safely releasing nontarget animals, trapping equipment, wildlife management, proper catch handling, trapper health and safety and considerations and ethics intended to avoid conflicts with other public land users. A person must pass a written examination to successfully complete the course. The department shall not approve a trapping education course conducted by any person, agency, corporation or other organization for which a fee is charged greater than twenty-five dollars per person. B. A person born before January 1, 1967 or who has completed, from and after December 31, 1987 and prior to the effective date of this section, the voluntary trapper education course on responsible trapping conducted in cooperation with the Arizona game and fish department is exempt from the provisions of subsection A. A.R.S. 17-335 Minors; blind residents  A. A blind resident or a resident or nonresident under the age of fourteen years may fish without a license and shall be entitled to the same privileges as the holder of a valid license, except that such person shall be entitled only to one-half the legal bag and possession limit of trout. B. A resident or nonresident under the age of fourteen years may, without a license, when accompanied by a person eighteen years of age or older holding a valid Arizona hunting license, take wildlife, except big game species, during open season, but not more than two such children shall accompany a person holding such a license. C. No child under the age of fourteen may take big game unless the child has satisfactorily completed the Arizona hunter education course or another comparable hunter education course that is approved by the director. D. The proper license shall be required, except as otherwise specified by the commission, for taking of big game species. A.R.S. 17-336 Complimentary licenses  The commission may issue a complimentary license to: 1. A pioneer seventy years of age or older who has been a resident of this state for twenty-five or more consecutive years immediately preceding application for the license. The pioneer license is valid for the lifetime of the licensee, and the commission shall not require renewal of the license. 2. A veteran of the armed forces of the United States who has been a resident of this state for one year or more immediately preceding application for the license and who is receiving compensation from the United States government for permanent service connected disabilities rated as one hundred per cent disabling. A.R.S. 17-340 Revocation, suspension and denial of right to obtain license; notice; violation; classification A. Upon conviction and in addition to other penalties prescribed by this title, the commission, after a public hearing, may revoke or suspend a license issued to any person under this title and deny the person the right to 52 Arizona Game and Fish Department 2. Careless use of firearms which has resulted in the injury or death of any person. 3. Destroying, injuring or molesting livestock, or damaging or destroying growing crops, personal property, notices or signboards, or other improvements while hunting, trapping or fishing. 4. Littering public hunting or fishing areas while taking wildlife. 5. Knowingly allowing another person to use the person’s big game tag, except as provided by section 17-332, subsection D. 6. A violation of section 17-303, 17-304 or 17-341. B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, any person who is assessed civil damages under section 17-314 for the unlawful taking or possession of wildlife may be denied the right to secure a license to take wildlife until damages have been paid in full. identification shall be filed with the department. All traps in use shall be inspected daily. C. It shall be unlawful for a person to disturb the trap of another unless authorized to do so by the owner. D. Pursuant to rules and regulations of the commission, each trapping licensee shall, on dates designated by the commission, submit on forms provided by the department, a legible report of the number of each kind of predatory, nongame and fur-bearing mammal taken and the names and addresses of the persons to whom they were shipped or sold or the wildlife management units where the animals were taken. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! C. On receiving a report from the licensing authority of a state which is a party to the wildlife violator compact, adopted under chapter 5 of this title, that a resident of this state has failed to comply with the terms of a wildlife citation, the commission, after a public hearing, may suspend any license issued under this title to take wildlife until the licensing authority furnishes satisfactory evidence of compliance with the terms of the wildlife citation. D. In carrying out the provisions of this section the director shall notify the licensee, within one hundred eighty days after conviction, to appear and show cause why the license should not be revoked, suspended or denied. The notice may be served personally or by certified mail sent to the address appearing on the license. E. The commission shall furnish to license dealers the names and addresses of persons whose licenses have been revoked or suspended, and the periods for which they have been denied the right to secure licenses. F. The commission may use the services of the office of administrative hearings to conduct hearings and to make recommendations to the commission pursuant to this section. G. A person who takes wildlife in this state, or attempts to obtain a license to take wildlife, at a time when the person’s privilege to do so is suspended, revoked or denied under this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. On receipt of notice of conviction under this subsection, the commission may extend the period for which the license is suspended or revoked, or the right to secure another license is denied, for an additional period not to exceed an additional five years. A.R.S. 17-341 Applying for or obtaining license or permit by fraud or misrepresentation; classification A. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly apply for, or to obtain, by fraud or misrepresentation a license or permit to take wildlife and a license or permit so obtained is void and of no effect from the date of issuance thereof. B. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. A.R.S. 17-361 Trappers; licensing; restrictions; duties; reports A. The holder of a trapping license, may trap predatory, nongame, and fur-bearing mammals under such restrictions as the commission may specify. B. All traps shall be plainly identified with the name, address, or registered number of the owner, and such markings of Arizona Wildlife Views Arizona Game and Fish Department 1 YEAR • 6 BIG ISSUES 40 FULL-COLOR PAGES ONLY $8.50 The official wildlife magazine of the Arizona Game and Fish Department published for outdoor enthusiasts! Send no money now. We’ll bill you later. CALL 1 (800) 777-0015 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting R12-4-101 Definitions A. In addition to the definitions provided in A.R.S. § 17-101, R12-4-401, and R12-4-501, the following definitions apply to this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Artificial lures and flies” means man-made devices intended as visual attractants for fish and does not include living or dead organisms or edible parts of those organisms, natural or prepared food stuffs, artificial salmon eggs, artificial corn, or artificial marshmallows. 2. “Bonus point” means a credit that authorizes the Department to issue an applicant an additional computer-generated random number. 3. “Commission order” means a document adopted by the Commission that does any or all of the following: open, close, or alter seasons and open areas for taking wildlife; specify wildlife that may or may not be taken; set bag or possession limits for wildlife; or set the number of permits available for limited hunts. 4. “Crayfish net” means a net not exceeding 24 inches on a side or in diameter that is retrieved by means of a hand-held line. 5. “Hunt area” means a game management unit, portion of unit, or group of units opened to hunting by a particular hunt number. 6. “Hunt number” means the number assigned by Commission order to any hunt area where a limited number of hunt permits is available. 7. “Hunt permits” means the number of hunt permittags made available to the public as a result of a Commission order. 8. “Hunt permit-tag” means a tag for a hunt for which a Commission order has assigned a hunt number. 9. “Identification number” means a number assigned to each applicant or licensee by the Department, as described in R12-4-111. 10. “License dealer” means a business authorized to sell hunting, fishing, and other licenses pursuant to R124-105. 11. “Live baitfish” means any species of live freshwater fish designated by Commission order as lawful for use in taking aquatic wildlife pursuant to R12-4-313. 12. “Management unit” means an area established by the Commission for management purposes. 13. “Minnow trap” means a trap with dimensions not exceeding 12 inches in depth, 12 inches in width and 24 inches in length. 14. “Muzzle-loading handgun” means a firearm intended to be fired from the hand, incapable of firing fixed ammunition, having a single barrel and single chamber, and loaded through the muzzle with black powder or synthetic black powder and a single projectile. 15. “Muzzle-loading rifle” means a firearm intended to be fired from the shoulder, incapable of firing fixed ammunition, having a single barrel and single chamber, and loaded through the muzzle with black powder or synthetic black powder and a single projectile. 16. “Nonpermit-tag” means a tag for a hunt for which a Commission order has not assigned a hunt number and the number of tags is not limited. 17. “Restricted nonpermit-tag” means a tag issued to a hunter pool applicant for a supplemental hunt under R12-4-115. 18. “Simultaneous fishing” means the taking of fish by two lines and not more than two hooks or two artificial lures or flies per line. 19. “Sink box” means a low floating device having a depression affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface of the water. 1. Name, address, residency status, and date of birth; 2. The applicant’s social security number, as required under A.R.S. §§ 25-320(K) and 25-502(K), and the applicant’s Department identification number, if different from the social security number on the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form; 20. “Tag” means the authorization that an individual is required to obtain from the Department under A.R.S. Title 17 and 12 A.A.C. 4 before taking certain wildlife. 21. “Waterdog” means the larval or metamorphosing stage of salamanders. 3. If licensed to take wildlife in this state, the number of the applicant’s license for the year that corresponds with the applicable hunt number; 22. “Wildlife area” means an area established pursuant to 12 A.A.C. 4, Article 8. 4. If not licensed for the year that corresponds with the applicable hunt number, complete the License Application portion of the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, providing the applicant’s name, Department identification number, address, class of license for which application is made, residency status, length of Arizona residency (if applicable), date of birth, sex, weight, height, and color of hair and eyes; and B. If the following terms are used in a Commission order, the following definitions apply: 1. “Antlered” means having an antler fully erupted through the skin and capable of being shed. 2. “Bearded turkey” means a turkey with a beard that extends beyond the contour feathers of the breast. 3. “Buck antelope” means a male pronghorn antelope with a horn longer than its ear. 5. Each applicant under the age of 14 applying for a hunt other than big game and not required to have a license under A.R.S. § 17-335(B) shall indicate “juvenile” in the space provided for the license number on the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. 4. “Bull elk” means an antlered elk. 5. “Ram” means any male bighorn sheep, excluding male lambs. R12-4-103 E. Each applicant shall enclose as part of the hunt permit-tag application, fees as set in R12-4-102 for the following: Duplicate Tags & Licenses 1. The fee for the applicable hunt permit-tag, unless application is submitted electronically over the internet or telephone; A. Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 17-332 (C), the Department and its license dealers shall issue a duplicate license or tag to an applicant who pays the fee set forth at R12-4-102 and signs an affidavit affirming: 1. The applicant’s name and identification number if previously issued to the applicant. 2. The puchase of an original license or tag. 3. The resident status and class of the original license or tag. 4. The approximate date it was purchased. 5. The license dealer from whom it was purchased. 6. That the original tag for which a duplicate is being purchased was unused and is lost, destroyed, mutilated or otherwise unusable. B. This rule is effective January 1, 1996. 2. A permit application fee; and 3. If a license is requested, a fee for the license. F. Each applicant shall enclose payment as part of the hunt permit-tag application, made payable, in U.S. currency, to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or personal check. If applying electronically over the internet or telephone, an applicant shall include as a part of the hunt permit-tag application, payment by valid credit card. G. Each applicant shall apply for a specific hunt or a bonus point by the current hunt number. If all hunts selected by the applicant are filled at the time the application is processed in the drawing, the Department shall deem the application unsuccessful, unless the application is for a bonus point. R12-4-104 H. Each applicant shall make all hunt choices for the same genus within one application. Application Procedures for Issuance of Hunt Permit-tags by Drawing I. A. For the purposes of this Section, “group” means all applications contained in a single envelope or submitted electronically over the internet as part of the same application. No more than four individuals may apply as a group except that no more than two individuals may apply as a group for bighorn sheep. Nonresidents, see subsection R12-4-114(D). B. An applicant applying for a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point shall apply using a Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, available at Department offices, the Department’s internet web site, and license dealers. An applicant using the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form to apply for a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point shall also apply at times and locations established by the hunt permit-tag application schedule that is published annually by the Department and available at Department offices, the Department’s internet web site, and license dealers. C. An applicant shall sign the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, or provide permission to another person to sign the application form for them. If applying electronically over the internet, an applicant shall attest to, or provide permission to another person to attest to, the information electronically provided. D. Each applicant shall provide the following information on the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form: An applicant shall not include applications for different genera of wildlife in the same envelope. J. All members of a group shall apply for the same hunt numbers and in the same order of preference. The Department shall not issue a hunt permit-tag to any group member unless sufficient hunt permit-tags are available for all group members. K. Each applicant shall submit only one valid application per genus of wildlife for any calendar year, except: 1. 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 published annually by the Department. 2. For genera that have multiple hunts within a single calendar year, hunters that successfully draw a hunt permit-tag during an earlier season may apply for a later season for the same genus if they have not taken the bag limit for that genus during a preceding hunt in the same calendar year. 3. If the bag limit is more than one per calendar year, any person may apply as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule published annually by the Department for remaining hunt permit-tags in unfilled hunt areas. L. A person shall not apply for a bighorn sheep or buffalo hunt permit-tag when that person has taken the bag limit for that species. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 53 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting 2. Include with the application payment for the applicable hunt permit-tag fee for the particular genus, the permit application fee, and if a license is requested, a fee for the license; and M. To participate in the bonus point system, an applicant shall comply with R12-4-107. N. Any Hunt Permit-tag Application Form not prepared or submitted in accordance with this Section, or not prepared in a legible manner, is not valid and shall be rejected and all fees refunded. If the Department rejects an application from any member of a group, the Department shall reject all applications from the group. O. Any hunt permit-tag issued for an application that is subsequently found not to be in accordance with this Section is invalid. P. The Department shall mail hunt permit-tags to successful applicants. The Department shall return to an applicant designated “A” on the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form overpayments and hunt permit-tag and license fees received with an unsuccessful application. Permit application fees received with valid applications shall not be refunded. Hunt permit-tag fees and license fees submitted with an application for a bonus point shall not be refunded. Q. If the Director determines that Department error resulted in the rejection of an application, the Director may authorize additional hunt permit-tags or the awarding of a bonus point in order to correct the error, provided the issuance of additional permits will have no significant impact on the wildlife population to be hunted and the application for a hunt permit-tag would have otherwise been successful based on its random number. An applicant who is denied a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point under this procedure may appeal to the Commission as provided under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10. 3. Submit only one Hunt Permit-tag Application Form for the same genus for each season that bonus points are issued for that season. E. Each bonus point accumulated is valid only for the genus designated on the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. F. Except for permanent bonus points awarded for hunter education, all of a person’s accumulated bonus points for a genus are forfeited if: 1. The person is issued a hunt permit-tag for that genus in a computer drawing; or 2. The person fails to submit a Hunt Permit-tag Application Form for that genus for five consecutive years. G. An applicant issued a first-come hunt permit-tag under R12-4-114(C)(2)(d) after the computer drawing does not lose bonus points for that tag, and a valid but unsuccessful applicant for a first-come hunt permit-tag remaining after the computer drawing does not gain a bonus point. H. The Department shall award one permanent bonus point for each genus upon a person’s first graduation from the Department’s Arizona Hunter Education Course or for serving as a Department hunter education instructor. 1. The Department shall credit a person who graduated after January 1, 1980, but before January 1, 1991, or a person certified by the Department as an active hunter education instructor after January 1, 1980, with one permanent bonus point for each genus if the person provides the following information on a form available from the Department: Department identification number; name; address; residency status and length of Arizona residency, if applicable; date of birth; sex; weight; height; color of hair and eyes; and, for a person other than an instructor, the month and year of graduation from the Department’s Arizona Hunter Education Course. R12-4-107 Bonus Point System A. For the purpose of this Section, “bonus point hunt number” means the hunt number assigned by the Commission in a Commission Order for use by an applicant applying only for a bonus point for a genus identified in this Section. B. The bonus point system grants each person one entry in each drawing for elk, buffalo, bighorn sheep, antelope, or deer for each bonus point which that person has accumulated under this Section. Each bonus point entry is in addition to the entry normally granted by R12-4-104. When processing “group” applications as defined in R124-104, the Department shall use the average number of bonus points accumulated by the persons in the group, rounded to the nearest whole number. If the average is .5, the total will be rounded up to the next highest number. C. The Department shall award one bonus point to each applicant who submits a valid Hunt Permit-tag Application Form if all of the following apply: 1. The application is unsuccessful in the drawing, or the application is for a bonus point only; 2. The application is not for hunt permit-tags left over after the drawing which are available on a first-come, first-served basis as prescribed in R12-4-114; and 3. The applicant, before the drawing, has purchased a hunting license valid for the year that corresponds with the applicable hunt number. The applicant shall either provide the hunting license number on the application, or submit an application and fees for the license with the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, indicating that the applicant is to be issued the license even if not drawn for a hunt permit-tag. D. Each applicant for a bonus point shall: 1. Submit a valid Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, as prescribed in R12-4-104, with the Commission-assigned bonus point hunt number for the particular genus as the first choice hunt number on the application. Placing the bonus point hunt number as a choice other than the first choice invalidates the application; 54 Arizona Game and Fish Department 2. An instructor or a person who has graduated shall submit the required form 30 days before a drawing’s application date deadline, specified in the hunt permittag application schedule, in order for the bonus point to be counted by the Department in that drawing. I. The Department shall make an applicant’s total number of accumulated bonus points available on the Department’s web site or IVR telephone system. If the applicant disagrees with the total, the applicant shall provide previous notices or proof of compliance with this Section to prove Department error. In the event of an error, the Department shall correct the applicant’s record. J. The Department shall record bonus points under an applicant’s Department identification number and the genus on the application. The Department shall not transfer bonus points between persons or genera. K. The Department shall reinstate any bonus points forfeited for a successful hunt permit-tag application for military personnel, military reserve personnel, national guard personnel, or public agency employees who are unable to use a hunt permit-tag due to mobilization, activation, or required duty in response to a declared national or state emergency, or required duty in response to an action by the President, Congress, or a governor of the United States or its territories. Under A.R.S. § 17-332(E), no refunds for a license or hunt permit-tag will be issued to an applicant who applies for reinstatement of bonus points under this Section. To request that forfeited bonus points be reinstated under these circumstances, an applicant shall submit the following to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Draw Section, 2222 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85023: 1. A letter from the applicant requesting reinstatement of bonus points; 2. The hunt number for which the tag is valid; 3. Evidence of mobilization or duty status, such as a letter from the public agency or official orders; 4. An official declaration of a state of emergency from the public agency or authority making the declaration of emergency, if applicable; 5. The valid, unused tag, which must be received before the beginning date of the hunt for which the tag is valid, or evidence of mobilization or activation that precluded the applicant from submitting the tag before the beginning date of the hunt. R12-4-108 Game Management Unit Boundaries A. For the purpose of this rule, parentheses mean “also known as,” and the following definitions shall apply: 1. “FH” means “forest highway,” a paved road. 2. “FR” means “forest road,” an unpaved road. 3. “Hwy” means “Highway.” 4. “mp” means “milepost.” B. The state of Arizona shall be divided into units for the purpose of managing wildlife. Each unit shall be identified by a number, or a number and letter. For the purpose of this rule, Indian reservation land contained within management units is not under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission or the Arizona Game and Fish Department. See R12-4-117. C. Management unit descriptions are as follows: Unit 1 — Beginning at the New Mexico state line and U.S. Hwy 60; west on U.S. Hwy 60 to Vernon Junction; southerly on the Vernon-McNary road (FR 224) to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary; east and south along the reservation boundary to Black River; east and north along Black River to the east fork of Black River; north along the east fork to Three Forks; and continuing north and east on the Three ForksWilliams Valley-Alpine road (FR 249) to U.S. Hwy 180; east on U.S. Hwy 180 to the New Mexico state line; north along the state line to U.S. Hwy 60. Unit 2A — Beginning at St. Johns on U.S. Hwy 191 (AZ Hwy 61); north on U.S. Hwy 191 (AZ Hwy 61) to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; westerly along the reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 77; south on AZ Hwy 77 to Exit 292 on I-40; west on the westbound lane of I-40 to Exit 286; south on AZ Hwy 77 to U.S. Hwy 180; southeast on U.S. Hwy 180 to AZ Hwy 180A; south on AZ Hwy 180A to AZ Hwy 61; east on AZ Hwy 61 to U.S. Hwy 180 (AZ Hwy 61); east to U.S. Hwy 191 at St. Johns; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Zuni Tribe. Unit 2B — Beginning at Springerville; east on U.S. Hwy 60 to the New Mexico state line; north along the state line to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; westerly along the reservation boundary to U.S. Hwy 191 (AZ Hwy 61); south on U.S. Hwy 191 (U.S. Hwy 180) to Springerville. Unit 2C — Beginning at St. Johns on U.S. Hwy 191 (AZ Hwy 61); west on U.S. Hwy 180 (AZ Hwy 61) to Concho; southwest on AZ Hwy 61 to U.S. Hwy 60; east on U.S. Hwy 60 to U.S. Hwy 191 (U.S. Hwy 180); north on U.S. Hwy 191 (U.S. Hwy 180) to St. Johns. Unit 3A — Beginning at the junction of U.S. Hwy 180 and AZ Hwy 77; south on AZ Hwy 77 to AZ Hwy 377; southwesterly on AZ Hwy 377 to AZ Hwy 277; easterly on AZ Hwy 277 to Snowflake; easterly on the Snowflake-Concho road to U.S. Hwy 180A; north on U.S. Hwy 180A to U.S. Hwy 180; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 180 to AZ Hwy 77. Unit 3B — Beginning at Snowflake; southerly along AZ Hwy 77 to U.S. Hwy 60; southwesterly along U.S. Hwy 60 to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary; easterly along the reservation boundary to the Vernon-McNary road (FR 224); northerly along this road to U.S. Hwy 60; west on U.S. Hwy 60 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting to AZ Hwy 61; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 61 to AZ Hwy 180A; northerly on AZ Hwy 180A to Concho-Snowflake road; westerly on the Concho- Snowflake road to Snowflake. Unit 3C — Beginning at Snowflake; westerly on AZ Hwy 277 to AZ Hwy 260; westerly on AZ Hwy 260 to the Sitgreaves National Forest boundary with the Tonto National Forest; easterly along the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest boundary to U.S. Hwy 60 (AZ Hwy 77); northeasterly on U.S. Hwy 60 (AZ Hwy 77) to Showlow; northerly along AZ Hwy 77 to Snowflake. Unit 4A — Beginning on the boundary of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest with the Coconino National Forest at the Mogollon Rim; north along this boundary (Leonard Canyon) to East Clear Creek; northerly along East Clear Creek to the Little Colorado River; easterly along the Little Colorado River to Chevelon Creek; southerly along Chevelon Creek to Woods Canyon; westerly along Woods Canyon to Woods Canyon Lake road; southeasterly along the Woods Canyon Lake road to the Mogollon Rim; westerly along the Mogollon Rim to the boundary of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest with the Coconino National Forest. Unit 4B — Beginning at AZ Hwy 260 and the Sitgreaves National Forest boundary with the Tonto National Forest; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 260 to AZ Hwy 277; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 277 to Hwy 377; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 377 to AZ Hwy 77; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 77 to I-40 Exit 286; northeasterly along the westbound lane of I-40 to Exit 292; north on AZ Hwy 77 to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; west along the reservation boundary to the Little Colorado River; southerly along the Little Colorado River to Chevelon Creek; southerly along Chevelon Creek to Woods Canyon; westerly along Woods Canyon to Woods Canyon Lake road; southerly along the Woods Canyon Lake road to the Mogollon Rim; easterly along the Mogollon Rim to AZ Hwy 260. Unit 5A — Beginning at the junction of the Sitgreaves National Forest boundary with the Coconino National Forest boundary at the Mogollon Rim; northerly along this boundary (Leonard Canyon) to East Clear Creek; northeasterly along East Clear Creek to the Little Colorado River; northerly along the Little Colorado River to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; west along the reservation boundary to I-40; southeasterly on I-40 to the Meteor Crater road (Exit 233); southerly on the Meteor Crater-Chavez Pass-Jack’s Canyon road (FR 69) to AZ Hwy 87; southwesterly along AZ Hwy 87 to the CoconinoTonto National Forest boundary; easterly along the Coconino-Tonto National Forest boundary (Mogollon Rim) to the Sitgreaves National Forest boundary with the Coconino National Forest. Unit 5B — Beginning at Lake Mary-Clint’s Well road (FH3) and the south rim of Walnut Canyon (mp 337.5 on FH3); southeasterly on FH3 to AZ Hwy 87; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 87 to FR 69; westerly and northerly on FR 69 to I-40 (Exit 233); west on I-40 to the bottom of Walnut Canyon (mp 210.2 on I-40); southwesterly along Walnut Canyon to Walnut Canyon National Monument; southwesterly along the northern boundary of the Walnut Canyon National Monument to the south rim of Walnut Canyon; southwesterly along the south rim of Walnut Canyon to FH3. Unit 6A — Beginning at the junction of U.S. Hwy 89A and FR 237; southwesterly on U.S. Hwy 89A to the Verde River; southeasterly along the Verde River to Childs; easterly on the Childs-Strawberry road to the Tonto-Coconino National Forest boundary; easterly along this boundary to AZ Hwy 87; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 87 to Lake Mary-Clint’s Well road (FH3); northwesterly on FH3 to FR 132; southwesterly on FR 132 to FR 296; southwesterly on FR 296 to FR 296A; southwesterly on FR 296A to FR 132; northwesterly on FR 132 to FR 235; westerly on FR 235 to FR 235A; westerly on FR 235A to FR 235; southerly on FR 235 to FR 235K; northwesterly on FR 235K to FR 700; northerly on FR 700 to Mountainaire Road; west on Mountainaire Road to FR 237; westerly on FR 237 to U.S. Hwy 89A except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Unit 6B — Beginning at mp 188.5 on I-40 at a point just north of the east boundary of Camp Navajo; south along the eastern boundary of Camp Navajo to the southeastern corner of Camp Navajo; southeast approximately 1/3 mile through the forest to the forest road in section 33; southeast on that forest road to FR 231 (Woody Mountain Road); easterly on FR 231 to FR 533; southerly on FR 533 to U.S. Hwy 89A; southerly on U.S. Hwy 89A to the Verde River; northerly along the Verde River to Sycamore Creek; northeasterly along Sycamore Creek and Volunteer Canyon to the southwest corner of the Camp Navajo boundary; northerly along the western boundary of Camp Navajo to the northwest corner of Camp Navajo; continuing north to I-40 (mp 180.0); easterly along I-40 to mp 188.5. northwesterly along Havasu Creek to the Colorado River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Havasupai Tribe. Unit 7 — Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 64 and I-40 (in Williams); easterly on I-40 to FR 171 (mp 187.4 on I-40); northerly on FR 171 to the Transwestern Gas Pipeline; easterly along the Transwestern Gas Pipeline to FR 420 (Schultz Pass Road); northeasterly on FR 420 to U.S. Hwy 89; north on U.S. Hwy 89 to FR 545; east on FR 545 to the Sunset Crater National Monument; easterly along the southern boundary of the Sunset Crater National Monument to FR 545; east on FR 545 to the 345 KV transmission lines 1&2; southeasterly along the power lines to I-40 (mp 212 on I-40); east on I-40 to the southwest corner of the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; northerly and westerly along the reservation boundary to the Four Corners Gas Line; southwesterly along the Four Corners Gas Line to U.S. Hwy 180; west on U.S. Hwy 180 to AZ Hwy 64; south on AZ Hwy 64 to I-40. Unit 12A — Beginning at the confluence of the Colorado River and South Canyon; southerly and westerly along the Colorado River to Kanab Creek; northerly along Kanab Creek to Snake Gulch; northerly, easterly and southerly around the Kaibab National Forest boundary to South Canyon; northeasterly along South Canyon to the Colorado River. Unit 7M — Beginning at the junction of Lake Mary-Clint’s Well road (FH3) and Walnut Canyon (mp 337.5 on FH3); northeasterly along the south rim of Walnut Canyon to the Walnut Canyon National Monument boundary; northeasterly along the northern boundary of the Walnut Canyon National Monument to Walnut Canyon; northeasterly along the bottom of Walnut Canyon to I-40 (mp 210.2); east on I-40 to the 345 KV transmission lines 1&2 (mp 212 on I-40); north and northeasterly along the power line to FR 545 (Sunset Crater Road); west along FR 545 to the Sunset Crater National Monument boundary; westerly along the southern boundary of the Sunset Crater National Monument to FR 545; west on FR 545 to U.S. Hwy 89; south on U.S. Hwy 89 to FR 420 (Schultz Pass Road); southwesterly on FR 420 to the Transwestern Gas Pipeline; westerly along the Transwestern Gas Pipeline to FR 171; south on FR 171 to I-40 (mp 184.4 on I-40); east on I-40 to a point just north of the eastern boundary of Camp Navajo (mp 188.5 on I-40); south along the eastern boundary of Camp Navajo to the southeast corner of Camp Navajo; southeast approximately 1/3 mile to forest road in section 33; southeasterly along that forest road to FR 231 (Woody Mountain Road); easterly on FR 231 to FR 533; southerly on FR 533 to U.S. Hwy 89A; southerly on U.S. Hwy 89A to FR 237; northeasterly on FR 237 to Mountainaire Road; easterly on Mountainaire Road to FR 700; southerly on FR 700 to FR 235K; southeasterly on FR 235K to FR 235; northerly on FR 235 to FR 235A; easterly on FR 235A to FR 235; easterly on FR 235 to FR 132; southeasterly on FR 132 to FR 296A; northeasterly on FR 296A to FR 296; northeasterly on FR 296 to FR 132; northeasterly on FR 132 to FH3; southeasterly on FH3 to the south rim of Walnut Canyon (mp 337.5 on FH3). Unit 8 — Beginning at the junction of I-40 and U.S. Hwy 89 (in Ash Fork, Exit 146); south on U.S. Hwy 89 to the Verde River; easterly along the Verde River to Sycamore Creek; northerly along Sycamore Creek to Volunteer Canyon; northeasterly along Volunteer Canyon to the west boundary of Camp Navajo; north along the boundary to a point directly north of I-40; west on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 89. Unit 9 - Beginning at the junction of Havasu Creek and the Colorado River; easterly along the Colorado River to Shinumo Wash; southeasterly along Shinumo Wash to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; southerly along the reservation boundary to the Four Corners Gas Line; southwesterly along the Four Corners Gas Line to U.S. Hwy 180; westerly on the Flagstaff-Valle-Cataract Creek road to Cataract Creek at Island Tank; northwesterly along Cataract Creek to Havasu Creek; Unit 10 - Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 64 and I-40; westerly on I-40 to Crookton Road (AZ Hwy 66, Exit 139); westerly on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hualapai Indian Reservation boundary; northeasterly along the reservation boundary to the Colorado River; easterly along the Colorado River to Havasu Creek in Cataract Canyon; southeasterly along Havasu Creek and Cataract Creek in Cataract Canyon to Island Tank; easterly on the Island Tank-Valle road to AZ Hwy 64; south on AZ Hwy 64 to I-40; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Havasupai Tribe. Unit 12B — Beginning at Shinumo Wash and the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; northeasterly on the reservation boundary to the Arizona-Utah state line; westerly along the state line to Kanab Creek; southerly along Kanab Creek to the Kaibab National Forest boundary; northerly, easterly, and southerly along this boundary to South Canyon; down South Canyon to the Colorado River; northerly along the Colorado River to Shinumo Wash; southeasterly along Shinumo Wash to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Unit 13A — Beginning on the western edge of the Hurricane Rim at the Utah state line; southerly along the western edge of the Hurricane Rim to the Mt. Trumbull road; westerly along the Mt. Trumbull road to the town of Mt. Trumbull (Bundyville); southerly along Main Street from the town Mt. Trumbull (Bundyville) to Whitmore Canyon; southeasterly along the bottom of Whitmore Canyon to the Colorado River; easterly along the Colorado River to Kanab Creek; northerly along Kanab Creek to the Utah state line; west along the Utah state line to the western edge of the Hurricane Rim; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. Unit 13B — Beginning on the western edge of the Hurricane Rim at the Utah state line; southerly along the western edge of the Hurricane Rim to the Mt. Trumbull road; west along the Mt. Trumbull road to the town of Mt. Trumbull (Bundyville); south along Main Street from the town of Mt. Trumbull (Bundyville) to Whitmore Canyon, and southeast along the bottom of Whitmore Canyon to the Colorado River; westerly along the Colorado River to the Nevada state line; north along the Nevada state line to the Utah state line; east along the Utah state line to the western edge of the Hurricane Rim. Unit 15A — Beginning at Pearce Ferry on the Colorado River; southerly on the Pearce Ferry road to Antares road; southeasterly on Antares road to AZ Hwy 66; easterly on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hualapai Indian Reservation; west and north along the west boundary of the reservation to the Colorado River; westerly along the Colorado River to Pearce Ferry; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Hualapai Indian Tribe. Unit 15B — Beginning at Kingman on I-40 (Exit 48); northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Hoover Dam; north and east along the Colorado River to Pearce Ferry; southerly on the Pearce Ferry road to Antares road; southeasterly on Antares road to AZ Hwy 66; easterly on AZ Hwy 66 to Hackberry; southerly on the Hackberry road to its junction with U.S. Hwy 93; north and west on U.S. Hwy 93 and I-40 (Exit 71) to Kingman. Unit 15C — Beginning at Hoover Dam; southerly along the Colorado River to AZ Hwy 68 and Davis Dam; easterly on AZ Hwy 68 to U.S. Hwy 93; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Hoover Dam. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 55 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting Unit 15D — Beginning at AZ Hwy 68 and Davis Dam; southerly along the Colorado River to I-40; east and north on I-40 to Kingman (Exit 48); northwest on U.S. Hwy 93 to AZ Hwy 68; west on AZ Hwy 68 to Davis Dam; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Fort Mohave Indian Tribe. Unit 16A — Beginning at Kingman Exit 48 on I-40; south and west on I-40 to AZ Hwy 95 (Exit 9); southerly on AZ Hwy 95 to the Bill Williams River; easterly along the Bill Williams and Santa Maria rivers to U.S. Hwy 93; north and west on U.S. Hwy 93 and I-40 to Kingman (Exit 48). Unit 16B — Beginning at I-40 on the Colorado River; southerly along the Arizona-California state line to the Bill Williams River; east along the Bill Williams River to AZ Hwy 95; north on AZ Hwy 95 to I-40 (Exit 9); west on I-40 to the Colorado River. Unit 17A — Beginning at the junction of the SeligmanPrescott road (FR 6) and the Camp Wood road (FR 21); westerly on the Camp Wood road to the west boundary of the Prescott National Forest; north along this boundary to the Baca Grant; east, north and west around the grant to the west boundary of the Prescott National Forest; north and east along this boundary to the Seligman-Prescott road; southerly on this road to the Camp Wood road. Unit 17B — Beginning in Prescott; at the junction of Iron Springs road and Williamson Valley road westerly on the Prescott-Skull Valley-Hillside-Bagdad road to Bagdad; northeast on the Bagdad-Camp Wood road (FR 21) to the Seligman-Prescott road (FR 6, Williamson Valley Road); south on this road to the Iron Springs road. Unit 18A — Beginning at Seligman; westerly on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hualapai Indian Reservation; southwest and west along the reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 66; southwest on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hackberry road; south on the Hackberry road to U.S. Hwy 93; south on U.S. Hwy 93 to Cane Springs Wash; easterly along Cane Springs Wash to the Big Sandy River; northerly along the Big Sandy River to Trout Creek; northeast along Trout Creek to the Davis Dam-Prescott power line; southeasterly along the power line to the west boundary of the Prescott National Forest; north and east along the forest boundary to the Seligman-Prescott road (FR 6); northerly on this road to Seligman and AZ Hwy 66; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Hualapai Indian Tribe. Unit 18B — Beginning at Bagdad; southeast on AZ Hwy 96 to the Santa Maria River; southwest along the Santa Maria River to U.S. Hwy 93; northerly on U.S. Hwy 93 to Cane Springs Wash; easterly along Cane Springs Wash to the Big Sandy River; northerly along the Big Sandy River to Trout Creek; northeasterly along Trout Creek to the Davis Dam-Prescott power line; southeasterly along the power line to the west boundary of the Prescott National Forest; south along the forest boundary to the Baca Grant; east, south and west along the joint Baca Grant Prescott Forest Boundary. Continuing south along the west boundary of the Prescott National Forest; to the Camp Wood-Bagdad road; southwesterly on this road to Bagdad; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Hualapai Indian Tribe. Unit 19A — Beginning at AZ Hwy 69 and U.S. Hwy 89 (in Prescott); northerly on U.S. Hwy 89 to the Verde River; easterly along the Verde River to I-17; southwesterly on the southbound lane of I-17 to AZ Hwy 69; northwesterly on AZ Hwy 69 to U.S. Hwy 89; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe and the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Unit 19B — Beginning at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 northwesterly through Prescott to the junction of Williamson Valley Road and Iron Springs road; northerly on the Williamson Valley-Prescott-Seligman road) FR 6, Williamson Valley Road) to AZ Hwy 66 at Seligman; east on Crookton Road (AZ Hwy 66) to I-40 (Exit 139); east on I-40 to U.S. Hwy 89; south on U.S. Hwy 89 to the junction with AZ Hwy 69; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. 56 Arizona Game and Fish Department Unit 20A — Beginning at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; northwest to Iron Springs road, west and south on the Iron Springs-Skull Valley-Kirkland Junction road to U.S. Hwy 89; continue south and easterly on the Kirkland JunctionWagoner-Crown King-Cordes road to Cordes, from Cordes southeast to I-17 (Exit 259); north on the southbound lane of I-17 to AZ Hwy 69; northwest on AZ Hwy 69 to junction of U.S. Hwy 89 at Prescott; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. Unit 20B — Beginning at the Hassayampa River and U.S. Hwy 93 (in Wickenburg); northeasterly along the Hassayampa River to the Kirkland Junction-Wagoner-Crown King-Cordes road (at Walnut Grove); southerly and northeasterly along this road to I-17 (Exit 259); south on the southbound lane of I-17 to the New River Road (Exit 232); west on the New River Road to State Highway 74; west on AZ Hwy 74 to the Junction of AZ Hwy 74 and U.S. Hwy 93; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to the Hassayampa River. Unit 20C — Beginning at U.S. Hwy 93 and the Santa Maria River; northeasterly along the Santa Maria River to AZ Hwy 96; easterly on AZ Hwy 96 to Kirkland Junction; southeasterly along the Kirkland Junction-Wagoner- Crown King-Cordes road to the Hassayampa River (at Walnut Grove); southwesterly along the Hassayampa River to U. S. Hwy 93; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to the Santa Maria River. Unit 21 — Beginning on I-17 at the Verde River; southerly on the southbound lane of I-17 to the New River Road (Exit 232); east on New River Road to Fig Springs Road; northeasterly on Fig Springs Road to the Tonto National Forest boundary; southeasterly along this boundary to the Verde River; north along the Verde River to I-17. Unit 22 — Beginning at the junction of the Salt and Verde Rivers; north along the Verde River to Childs; easterly on the Childs-Strawberry road to the Tonto-Coconino National Forest boundary along the Mogollon Rim; easterly along this boundary to the Tonto-Sitgreaves National Forest boundary; easterly along this boundary to Tonto Creek; southerly along the east fork of Tonto Creek to the spring box, north of the Tonto Creek Hatchery, and continuing southerly along Tonto Creek to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to the Verde River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Tonto Apache Tribe and the Fort McDowell Mohave-Apache Community. Unit 23 — Beginning at the confluence of Tonto Creek and the Salt River; northerly along Tonto Creek to the spring box, north of the Tonto Creek Hatchery, on Tonto Creek; northeasterly along the east fork of Tonto Creek to the Tonto-Sitgreaves National Forest boundary along the Mogollon Rim; east along this boundary to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation boundary; southerly along the reservation boundary to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to Tonto Creek. Unit 24A — Beginning on AZ Hwy 177 in Superior; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 177 to the Gila River; northeasterly along the Gila River to the San Carlos Indian Reservation boundary; easterly, westerly and northerly along the reservation boundary to the Salt River; southwesterly along the Salt River to AZ Hwy 288; southerly on AZ Hwys 288 and 88 to U.S. Hwy 60; southwesterly on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 177. Unit 24B — Beginning on U.S. Hwy 60 in Superior; northeasterly on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 88; northerly on AZ Hwys 88 and 288 to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to Bush Hwy at the Blue Point Bridge; westerly on Bush Hwy to the Usery Pass road (Ellsworth Road); southerly on the Usery Pass road to U.S. Hwy 60; easterly on U.S. Hwy 60 to Superior. Unit 27 — Beginning at the New Mexico state line and AZ Hwy 78; southwest on AZ Hwy 78 to U.S. Hwy 191; north on U.S. Hwy 191 to the San Carlos-Morenci-Clifton road; west on the San Carlos-Morenci-Clifton road to Eagle Creek; north along Eagle Creek to the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation boundary; north along the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation boundary to Black River; northeast along Black River to the East Fork of Black River; northeast along the East Fork of Black River to the Three Forks-Williams Valley-Alpine road (FR 249) easterly along the Three Forks-Williams ValleyAlpine road to U.S. Hwy 180; southeast on U.S. Hwy 180 to the New Mexico state line; south along the New Mexico state line to AZ Hwy 78. Unit 28 — Beginning at I-10 and the New Mexico state line; north along the state line to AZ Hwy 78; southwest on AZ Hwy 78 to U.S. Hwy 191; northwest on U.S. Hwy 191 to Clifton; westerly on the Clifton-Morenci-San Carlos road to Eagle Creek; northerly along Eagle Creek to the San Carlos Indian Reservation boundary; southerly and west along the reservation boundary to U.S. Hwy 70; southeast on U.S. Hwy 70 to U.S. Hwy 191; south on U.S. Hwy 191 to I-10 Exit 352; easterly on I-10 to the New Mexico state line. Unit 29 — Beginning on I-10 at the New Mexico state line; westerly on I-10 to the Bowie-Apache Pass road; southerly on the Bowie-Apache Pass road to AZ Hwy 186; southeast on AZ Hwy 186 to AZ Hwy 181; south on AZ Hwy 181 to the Rucker-Turkey Creek cutoff road; southerly on the cutoff road to Rucker Canyon road; easterly on this road to the Tex Canyon road; southerly on this road to U.S. Hwy 80; northeast on U.S. Hwy 80 to the New Mexico state line; north along the state line to I-10. Unit 30A — Beginning at the junction of the New Mexico state line and U.S. Hwy 80; south along the state line to the U.S.Mexico border; west along the border to U.S. Hwy 191; northerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to I-10 Exit 331; northeasterly on I-10 to the Bowie-Apache Pass road; southerly on the BowieApache Pass road to AZ Hwy 186; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 186 to AZ Hwy 181; south on AZ Hwy 181 to the RuckerTurkey Creek cutoff road; southerly on the cutoff road to Rucker Canyon road; easterly on this road to the Tex Canyon road; southerly on this road to U.S. Hwy 80; northeast on U.S. Hwy 80 to the New Mexico state line. Unit 30B — Beginning at U.S. Hwy 191 and the U.S.-Mexico border; west along the border to the San Pedro River; north along the San Pedro River to I-10 Exit 331; northeasterly on I-10 to U.S. Hwy 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to the U.S.Mexico border. Unit 31 — Beginning at Willcox Exit 340 on I-10; north on the Willcox-Bonita-Klondyke road to the junction with Aravaipa Creek; west along Aravaipa Creek to AZ Hwy 77; northerly along AZ Hwy 77 to the Gila River; northeast along the Gila River to the San Carlos Indian Reservation boundary; south then east and north along the reservation boundary to U.S. Hwy 70; southeast on U.S. Hwy 70 to U.S. Hwy 191; south on U.S. Hwy 191 to the 352 exit on I-10; southwest on I-10 to Exit 340. Unit 32 — Beginning at Willcox Exit 340 on I-10; southwest on I-10 to the San Pedro River; northerly along the San Pedro River to U.S. Hwy 77; northerly along U.S. Hwy 77 to Aravaipa Creek; easterly along Aravaipa Creek to the Klondyke-Bonita-Willcox road; southerly on this road to Willcox Exit 340 on I-10. Unit 33 — Beginning at Tangerine road and AZ Hwy 77; north and northeast on AZ Hwy 77 to the San Pedro River; southeast along the San Pedro River to I-10 at Benson; west on I-10 to Marsh Station road (Exit 289); northwest on the Marsh Station road to the Agua Verde road; north on the Agua Verde road to its terminus then north 1/2 mile to the Coronado National Forest boundary; north and west along the National Forest boundary; then west, north, and east along the Saguaro National Park boundary; continuing north and west along the Coronado National Forest boundary to the southern boundary of Catalina State Park; west along the southern boundary of Catalina State Park to AZ Hwy 77; north on AZ Hwy 77 to Tangerine road. Unit 34A — Beginning at I-19 and Grand Avenue in Nogales; northeast on Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy. 89) to AZ Hwy 82; northeast on AZ Hwy 82 to AZ Hwy 83; northerly on AZ Hwy 83 to the Sahuarita road; west along the Sahuarita road alignment to I-19 Exit 75; south on I-19 to Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy 89). Unit 34B — Beginning at AZ Hwy 83 and I-10 Exit 281; easterly on I-10 to the San Pedro River; south along the San Pedro River to AZ Hwy 82; westerly on AZ Hwy 82 to AZ Hwy 83; northerly on AZ Hwy 83 to I-10 Exit 281. Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting Unit 35A — Beginning on the U.S.-Mexico border at the San Pedro River; west along the border to the Lochiel- Canelo Pass-Elgin road; north on this road to AZ Hwy 82; easterly on AZ Hwy 82 to the San Pedro River; south along the San Pedro River to the U.S.-Mexico border. Unit 35B — Beginning at Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy 89) at the U.S.-Mexico border in Nogales; east along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Lochiel-Canelo Pass-Elgin road; north on this road to AZ Hwy 82; southwest on AZ Hwy 82 to Grand Avenue; southwest on Grand Avenue to the U.S.-Mexico border. Unit 36A — Beginning at the junction of Sandario Road and AZ Hwy 86; southwesterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy 286; southerly on AZ Hwy 286 to the Arivaca road; easterly on the Arivaca road to I-19; north on I-19 to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian Reservation boundary; westerly and northerly along the reservation boundary to the Sandario road alignment; north on Sandario road and AZ Hwy 86. Unit 36B — Beginning at I-19 and Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy 89) in Nogales; southwest on Grand Avenue to the U.S.-Mexico border; west along the U.S.-Mexico border to AZ Hwy 286; north on AZ Hwy 286 to the Arivaca road; east on the Arivaca road to I-19; south on I-19 to Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy 89). Unit 36C — Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 86 and AZ Hwy 286; southerly on AZ Hwy 286 to the U.S.- Mexico border; westerly along the border to the east boundary of the Tohono O’odham (Papago) Indian Reservation; northerly along the reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 86; easterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy 286. Unit 37A — Beginning at the junction of I-10 and Tangerine road (Exit 240); southeast on I-10 to Avra Valley road (Exit 242); west on Avra Valley road to Sandario road; south on Sandario road to AZ Hwy 86; southwest on AZ Hwy 86 to the Tohono O’odham (Papago) Indian Reservation boundary; north, east, and west along the reservation boundary to Battaglia road; east on Battaglia road to I-10 (Exit 203); southeast on I-10 to AZ Hwy 87 (Exit 211); north on AZ Hwy 87 to AZ Hwy 287; east on AZ Hwy 287 to AZ Hwy 79 at Florence; southeast on AZ Hwy 79 to its junction with AZ Hwy 77; south on AZ Hwy 77 to Tangerine road; west on Tangerine road to I-10. Unit 37B — Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 79 and AZ Hwy 77; northwest on AZ Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 60; east on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 177; southeast on AZ Hwy 177 to AZ Hwy 77; southeast and southwest on AZ Hwy 77 to AZ Hwy 79. Unit 37M — Beginning at the junction of I-10 and Tangerine road (Exit 240); southeast on I-10 to Avra Valley road (Exit 242); west on Avra Valley road to Sandario road; south on Sandario road to the San Xavier Indian Reservation boundary; south and east along the reservation boundary to I-19; south on I-19 to Sahuarita road (Exit 75); east on Sahuarita road to AZ Hwy 83; north on AZ Hwy 83 to I-10 (Exit 281); east on I10 to Marsh Station road (Exit 289); northwest on Marsh Station road to the Agua Verde road; north on the Agua Verde road to its terminus, then north 1/2 mile to the Coronado National Forest boundary; north and west along the National Forest boundary, then west, north, and east along the Saguaro National Park boundary; continuing north and west along the Coronado National Forest boundary to the southern boundary of Catalina State Park; west along the southern boundary of Catalina State Park to AZ Hwy 77; north on AZ Hwy 77 to Tangerine road; west on Tangerine Road to I-10. Unit 39 — Beginning at AZ Hwy 85 and the Gila River; east along the Gila River to the western boundary of the Gila River Indian Reservation; southeasterly along the reservation boundary to Maricopa road; south on this road to AZ Hwy 84; east on AZ Hwy 84 to Stanfield; south on the Stanfield-Cocklebur road to I-8; westerly on I-8 to Exit 87; north on the SentinelSundad road to the Cotton Center-Palo Verde road; northeasterly on the Cotton Center-Palo Verde road to AZ Hwy 85; southerly on AZ Hwy 85 to the Gila River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Unit 39M — Beginning at I-10 and the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to the Gila River; westerly along the Gila River to the western boundary of the Gila Indian Reservation; southeasterly along the reservation boundary to Maricopa road; south on Maricopa road to AZ Hwy 84; east on AZ Hwy 84 to Stanfield; south on the Stanfield-Cocklebur road to the Tohono O’odham (Papago) Indian Reservation; easterly along the reservation boundary to Battaglia road; east on this road to I-10 (Exit 203); southeasterly on I-10 to AZ Hwy 87 (Exit 211); north on AZ Hwy 87 to AZ Hwy 287 north of Coolidge; east on AZ Hwy 287 to AZ Hwy 79; north on AZ Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 60; westerly on U.S. Hwy 60 to I-10; westerly on I-10 to the Salt River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Gila River Indian Community and the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Unit 40A — Beginning at Ajo; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 85 to Why; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 86 to the Tohono O’odham (Papago) Indian Reservation; northerly and easterly along the reservation boundary to the Cocklebur-Stanfield road; north on this road to I-8; westerly on I-8 to AZ Hwy 85; southerly on AZ Hwy 85 to Ajo. Unit 40B — Beginning at Gila Bend; westerly on I-8 to the Colorado River; southerly along the Colorado River to the Mexican border at San Luis; southeasterly along the border to the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge; northerly, easterly and southerly around the refuge boundary to the Mexican border; southeast along the border to the Tohono O’odham (Papago) Indian Reservation; northerly along the reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 86; northwesterly on AZ Hwy 86 to AZ Hwy 85; north on AZ Hwy 85 to Gila Bend; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Cocopah Tribe. Unit 41 — Beginning at I-8 and AZ Hwy 95 (in Yuma); easterly on I-8 to exit 87; northerly on the Sentinel-Sundad road to the Cotton Center-Palo Verde road; northerly and easterly on the Cotton Center-Palo Verde road to AZ Hwy 85; northerly on AZ Hwy 85 to Oglesby road; north on Oglesby road to I-10; westerly on I-10 to Exit 45; southerly on Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge road to the Refuge boundary; easterly, southerly, westerly, and northerly along the boundary to the Castle Dome road; southwesterly on the Castle Dome road to U.S. Hwy 95; southerly on U.S. Hwy 95 to I-8. Unit 42 — Beginning at the junction of the Beardsley Canal and U.S. Hwy 93 (U.S. 89, U.S. 60); northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to AZ Hwy 71; southwesterly on AZ Hwy 71 to U.S. Hwy 60; westerly on U.S. Hwy 60 to Aguila; south on the Eagle Eye road to the Salome-Hassayampa road; southeasterly on this road to I-10 (Exit 81); easterly on I-10 to Jackrabbit Trail (Exit 121); north along this road to the Indian School road; east along Indian School road to the Beardsley Canal; northeasterly along the Beardsley Canal to U.S. Hwy 93. Unit 42M — Beginning at the junction of I-17 and the New River Road (Exit 232); west on New River Road to AZ Hwy 74; west on AZ Hwy 74 to the junction with U.S. Hwy 93; southeasterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to the Beardsley Canal; southwesterly along the Beardsley Canal to Indian School road; west on Indian School road to Jackrabbit Trail; south on Jackrabbit Trail to I-10 (Exit 121); west on I-10 to Oglesby Road (Exit 112); south on Oglesby road to AZ Hwy 85; south on AZ Hwy 85 to the Gila River; east along the Gila River to the Salt River; east along the Salt River to I-10; easterly on I-10 to U.S. Hwy 60; east on U.S. Hwy 60 to the Usery Pass road (Ellsworth Road); north on the Usery Pass road to Bush Hwy; easterly on Bush Hwy to the Salt River at the Blue Point Bridge; westerly along the Salt River to the Verde River; northerly along the Verde River to the Tonto National Forest boundary; northwesterly along this boundary to the Fig Springs; southwesterly on Figs Spring Road; west on New River Road to I-17 (Exit 232); except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Fort McDowell Mohave-Apache Community. south on U.S. Hwy 95 to the Stone Cabin-King Valley road; east along the Stone Cabin-King Valley road to the west boundary of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; northerly along the refuge boundary to the Crystal Hill road; northwesterly on this road to U.S. Hwy 95; northerly on U.S. Hwy 95 to the Bill Williams River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Unit 43B — Beginning at the south end of Cibola Lake; southerly along the Arizona-California state line to I-8; southeasterly on I-8 to U.S. Hwy 95; easterly and northerly on U.S. Hwy 95 to the Castle Dome road; northeast on this road to the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge boundary; north along the refuge boundary to the Stone Cabin-King Valley road; west along this road to U.S. Hwy 95; north on U.S. Hwy 95 to the Cibola Lake road; west and south on this road to the south end of Cibola Lake; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Quechan Tribe. Unit 44A — Beginning at U.S. Hwy 95 and the Bill Williams River; south along U.S. Hwy 95 to AZ Hwy 72; southeasterly on AZ Hwy 72 to Vicksburg; south on the Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge road to I-10; easterly on I-10 to the Salome-Hassayampa road (Exit 81); northwesterly on this road to Eagle Eye road; northeasterly on Eagle Eye road to Aguila; east on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 71; northeasterly on AZ Hwy 71 to U.S. Hwy 93; northwesterly on U.S. Hwy 93 to the Santa Maria River; westerly along the Santa Maria and Bill Williams rivers to U.S. Hwy 95; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Unit 44B — Beginning at Quartzite; south on U.S. Hwy 95 to the Crystal Hill road; east on this road to the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; north and east along the refuge boundary to the Vicksburg-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge road; north on this road to AZ Hwy 72; northwest on AZ Hwy 72 to U.S. Hwy 95; south on U.S. Hwy 95 to Quartzite. Unit 45A — Beginning at the junction of the Stone Cabin-King Valley road and Kofa National Wildlife Refuge boundary; east on the Stone Cabin-King Valley road to O-O Junction; north from O-O Junction on the Kofa Mine road to the Evening Star Mine; north on a line over Polaris Mountain to Midwell; north on the Midwell-Alamo Spring-Kofa Cabin road to the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline Road; north on a line from the junction to the north boundary of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; west and south on the boundary line to Stone Cabin-King Valley Road. Unit 45B — Beginning at O-O Junction; north from O-O Junction on the Kofa Mine road to the Evening Star Mine; north on a line over Polaris Mountain to Midwell; north on the Midwell-Alamo Spring-Kofa Cabin road to the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline Road; north on a line from the junction to the north Kofa National Wildlife Refuge boundary; east to the east refuge boundary; south and west along the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge boundary to the Stone Cabin-King Valley road; north and west on this road to O-O Junction. Unit 45C — Beginning at the junction of the Stone Cabin-King Valley road and Kofa National Wildlife Refuge; south, east, and north along the refuge boundary to the Stone Cabin-King Valley road; north and west on this road to the junction of the Stone Cabin-King Valley road and Kofa National Wildlife 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. D. This rule is effective July 1, 2000, for all Units except Units 20B, 21, and 42M. The subsections governing Units 20B, 21, and 42M are effective July 1, 2001. Unit 43A — Beginning at AZ Hwy 95 and the Bill Williams River; west along the Bill Williams River to the ArizonaCalifornia state line; southerly to the south end of Cibola Lake; northerly and easterly on the Cibola Lake road to U.S. Hwy 95; 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 57 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting R12-4-110 Posting and access to state land A. For the purpose of this rule: 1. “Corrals”, “feed lots”, or “holding pens” mean completely fenced areas used to contain livestock for purposes other than grazing, including feeding, roundup, branding, doctoring, and other related purposes. 2. “Road” includes any maintained or unmaintained road that has been utilized by the public. 3. “State lands” means all land owned or held in trust by the State of Arizona which are managed by the Arizona State Land Department, and lands which are owned or managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. 4. “Trail” means a path that clearly shows or has a history of established use. B. In addition to those prohibitions against posting in A.R.S. § 17-304, no person shall lock a gate, construct a fence, place an obstacle or otherwise commit an act which denies legally available access to or use of any existing trail or road upon state lands by persons lawfully taking wildlife. Any person in violation of this rule shall be responsible for taking immediate corrective action to remove any locks, fences or other obstacles unlawfully blocking access upon state lands. If immediate corrective action is not taken, a representative of the Department may remove any unlawful posting and remove any locks, fences or other obstacles unlawfully blocking access upon state lands. In addition, the Department may take appropriate legal action to recover expenses incurred in the removal of unlawful postings or obstacles blocking access upon state land. not be deemed to restrict any other permitted use of the land. I. State trust land may be posted with signs that read “State Land No Trespassing” but such posting shall not prohibit access to such land by persons lawfully taking wildlife. J. Permission to lock or obliterate a gate or to close a road or trail providing legally available access to licensed hunters and fishermen to State trust lands may be granted by the Commission when access to such lands is provided by a reasonable alternate route. The Director may grant a permit for a lessee of State trust lands to temporarily lock a gate or close a road providing access in an area of such lands where persons taking wildlife would cause an unreasonable interference during a critical livestock or commercial operation. Said permit shall not exceed 30 days. Applications for permits in excess of 30 days shall be submitted to the Commission for approval. When a permit is issued granting a temporary road or gate closure, a copy of the permit shall be posted at the point of the closure during the period of the closure. K. In exercising hunting, fishing and trapping privileges on state land no licensee shall: 1. Break or remove any lock or cut any fence to gain access to state land. 2. Intentionally or wantonly destroy, deface, injure, remove or disturb any building, sign, equipment, marker or other property. 3. Harvest or remove any vegetative or mineral resources or object of antiquity, historic, or scientific interest. 4. Appropriate, mutilate, deface, or destroy any natural feature, object or natural beauty, antiquity, or other public or private property. 5. Dig, remove, or destroy any tree or shrub. C. The provisions of this rule shall not grant any person the right to trespass upon private land to gain access to any state land. 6. Gather or collect renewable or non-renewable resources for the purpose of sale or barter unless specifically permitted or authorized by law. D. State lands within 1/4 mile of any occupied residence, cabin, lodge, or other building and lands within corrals, feed lots or holding pens containing concentrations of livestock other than for grazing purposes, may be posted against hunting or trapping without further action of the Commission. 7. Drive or operate motorized vehicles or otherwise conduct himself in a manner that may result in unnecessary frightening or chasing of domestic livestock or wildlife or that unnecessarily endangers the lives or the safety of others. E. State lands other than those referred to in subsection (D) of this rule may be posted to prohibit hunting, fishing or trapping only by permit from the Commission if the Commission determines that the closing is necessary: 1. Because the taking of wildlife would constitute an unusual hazard to permitted users. 2. To prevent unreasonable destruction of plant life or habitat. 3. For proper resources conservation, utilization and protection, including but not limited to high fire danger, excessive interference with mineral development, developed agricultural land, or timber or livestock operations. F. Applications for posting State land to prohibit hunting, fishing or trapping pursuant to subsection (E), or to close a road or trail pursuant to subsection (I), shall be submitted pursuant to R12-4-610. When an application to close State land to hunting, fishing and trapping is made by a person other than the State land lessee, notice shall be given to the lessee and the State Land Commissioner prior to consideration of the application by the Commission. The lessee of the state land or the State Land Commissioner shall have 15 days after receipt of notice within which to file objections in writing to the application after which the matter shall be submitted to the Commission for determination. G. A person may utilize a vehicle on or off a road to pick up legally killed big game animals. H. The closing of State land to hunting, fishing or trapping shall 58 Arizona Game and Fish Department R12-4-111 Identification Number A. An applicant for a Department identification number may either: 1. Assign his or her own number by using his or her social security number, or 2. Obtain a number from the Department by providing the Department with full name and any aliases, date of birth, and mailing address. B. This rule is effective January 1, 1995. R12-4-112 Diseased or injured wildlife A. The Director may authorize Department employees to condemn, upon request of a licensee, the carcass of a lawfully taken and lawfully possessed diseased or injured big game animal that is, in the opinion of the employee, unfit for human consumption, if this condition was not created by the actions of the person who took the animal. B. The entire big game animal so condemned shall be surrendered to the Department employee. C. After condemnation and surrender of the big game, the licensee may be authorized in writing, by the Department employee, to purchase and use a duplicate tag. Such tag may be purchased from any dealer where the tag is available. The license dealer shall forward the written authorization to the Department with the report of the tag sale. R12-4-114 Issuance of Nonpermit-tags and Hunt Permit tags A. In accordance with A.R.S. § 17-332 and the provisions of this Section, the Department shall annually provide numbered tags for sale to the public. The Department shall ensure that each tag includes a transportation and shipping permit as prescribed in A.R.S. §§ 17-332 and 17-371 and that each tag is made of tear-resistant material with an adhesive back covered by a detachable paper backing and clearly identifies the animal for which the tag is valid. B. If the Commission establishes a big game season for which a hunt number is not assigned, the Department or its authorized agent, or both, shall sell nonpermit-tags. 1. To obtain a nonpermit-tag, an applicant shall provide to a license dealer or Department office the applicant’s name, address, and Department identification number. 2. An applicant shall not apply for or obtain nonpermittags in excess of the bag limit prescribed by the Commission when it established the season for which the nonpermit-tags are valid. C. If the number of hunt permits for a species in a particular hunt area must be limited, a Commission order establishes a hunt number for that hunt area, and a hunt permit-tag is required to take the species in that hunt area. 1. To apply for a hunt permit-tag, an applicant shall submit an application under R12-4-104. 2. The Department shall use the following procedure to determine whether a hunt permit-tag will be issued to an applicant: a. The Department shall reserve a maximum of 10% of the hunt permits for each hunt number to issue to persons and groups who have bonus points that have been issued according to R12-4-107. b. The Department shall issue the reserved hunt permit-tags for hunt numbers designated by eligible applicants as their first or second choices. The Department shall issue the reserved hunt permit-tags by random selection: i. First, to eligible applicants with the greatest number of bonus points for that genus; ii. Next, if there are reserved hunt permit-tags remaining, to eligible applicants with the next greatest number of bonus points for that genus; and iii. If there are still tags remaining, to the next eligible applicants with the next greatest number of bonus points; continuing until all of the reserved tags have been issued or until there are no more applicants for that hunt number who have bonus points. c. The Department shall ensure that the first selection from all unreserved hunt permit-tags is by random drawing. d. If the bag limit established by Commission order is more than one per calendar year, or if there are hunt permit-tags remaining unissued after the random drawings, the Department shall ensure that these hunt permit-tags are available on a set date on a first-come, first-served basis as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule published annually by, and available from, the Department. D. The Department shall ensure that no more than 10% of the total available bighorn sheep or buffalo hunt permittags in any calendar year are issued to nonresidents and that no more than 50% nor more than two bighorn sheep or buffalo hunt permit-tags of the total available in any hunt number are issued to nonresidents. E. The Department shall ensure that no more than 10% of the total available hunt permit-tags are issued to nonresidents for the following hunts, except that when hunt Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting numbers have 10 or less available hunt permit-tags, no more than one hunt permit-tag is issued to a nonresident: obtain a restricted non-permit tag as prescribed by this Section. A restricted non-permit tag is valid only for the supplemental hunt for which it is issued. 1. All hunts for bull elk, and 2. All hunts for antlered deer north of the Colorado River. R12-4-115 Supplemental Hunts and Hunter Pool A. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions apply: 1. “Management objectives” means goals, recommendations, or guidelines contained in Commission-approved wildlife management plans, which include hunt guidelines, operational plans, or hunt recommendations; 2. “Hunter pool” means a file of applications for supplemental hunts; and 3. “Supplemental hunt” means a season established by the Commission for the following purposes: a. Take of depredating wildlife under A.R.S. § 17-239; b. Take of wildlife under an Emergency Season if the Commission adopts, amends, or repeals a Commission order for reasons constituting an immediate threat to the health, safety, or management of wildlife or its habitat or to public health or safety; or c. Take of wildlife under a population management hunt if the Commission has prescribed restricted 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. B. For the purposes of authorizing a population management hunt, the Commission through Commission order shall open a season or seasons and prescribe a maximum number of restricted nonpermit-tags that the Director may issue under this Section. C. The Director shall implement a population management hunt under the open season or seasons prescribed in subsection (B) if the Director finds that: 1. Regular seasons have not met or will not meet management objectives; 2. Take of wildlife is necessary to meet management objectives; and 3. Issuance of a specific number of restricted nonpermittags is likely to meet management objectives. D. To implement a population management hunt under subsection (B), the Director shall do the following: 1. Select season dates, within the range of dates prescribed by the Commission through Commission order; 2. Select specific hunt areas, within the range of hunt areas prescribed by the Commission through Commission order; 3. Select the legal animal that may be taken from the list of legal animals prescribed by the Commission through Commission order; 4. Determine the number of restricted nonpermit-tags that will be issued from the maximum number of tags prescribed by the Commission through Commission order; and 5. Reduce restricted nonpermit-tag fees up to 75% for population management hunts if the normal fee structure will not generate adequate participation from applicants in the hunter pool. E. The Director shall not issue more restricted nonpermittags than the maximum number prescribed by the Commission through Commission order. G. The Department or its authorized agent shall maintain a hunter pool for supplemental hunts. The hunter pool shall be purged and renewed annually. If the Commission establishes a supplemental hunt, and the number of hunters in the supplemental hunt must be limited, the Department or its authorized agent shall randomly select applicants from the current hunter pool file. The Department or its authorized agent shall attempt to contact each randomly-selected applicant by telephone at least three times during a 24-hour period. If an applicant cannot be contacted or cannot participate in the hunt, the Department or its authorized agent shall return the application to the hunter pool and draw another application. The Department or its authorized agent shall draw no more applications after the number of restricted nonpermit-tags prescribed in subsection (D)(4) have been issued. H. An applicant for a supplemental hunt shall submit the permit application fee prescribed in R12-4-102 along with the following information on a form available from the Department or its authorized agent: 1. Name, address, whether a resident or nonresident, and date of birth; 2. Daytime and evening telephone numbers; and R12-4-117 Indian reservations No state license, tag, or permit is required to hunt or fish on any Indian Reservation in this state. Wildlife lawfully taken on an Indian Reservation may be transported or possessed anywhere in the state when it can be identified as to species and legality as provided in A.R.S. § 17-309(A)(20). All wildlife transported is subject to inspection under the provisions of A.R.S. § 17-211(D)(4). R12-4-121 Big Game Permit or Tag Transfer A. A parent or guardian to whom a big game permit or tag is issued may transfer the unused permit or tag to the parent’s or guardian’s minor child, if: 1. The minor child is from 10 to 17 years old on the date of transfer, 2. The minor child has a valid class F or G hunting license on the date of transfer, and 3. A minor child less than 14 years old has satisfactorily completed a Department-approved hunter education course by the date of transfer. B. A parent or guardian may obtain a transfer, in person, at any Department office. To obtain a transfer, a parent or guardian shall provide the following: 3. The species that the applicant would like to hunt if drawn. 1. Proof of ownership of the big game permit or tag to be transferred; Neither a current hunting license number nor a fee or application for a hunting license is required with the supplemental hunt application form. The Department shall not accept group applications, as described in R124-104, for supplemental hunts. 2. The minor’s class F or G general or lifetime hunting license, and if the minor is less than 14 years old, proof of satisfactory completion of a Departmentapproved hunter education course; and J. A hunter pool applicant who is drawn and who wishes to participate in a supplemental hunt shall submit the following to the Department to obtain a restricted nonpermit-tag: C. The Department shall issue a transfer permit or tag in the name of the minor child. I. 3. The unused big game permit or tag. 1. The fee for the tag as prescribed by R12-4-102, or as prescribed by subsection (D)(5) if the fee has been reduced, and D. This rule is effective July 1, 2001. 2. The number of the applicant’s hunting license, valid for the year of the supplemental hunt. National Harvest Information Program (HIP) K. The Department reserves a restricted nonpermit-tag for an applicant only for the period of time specified by the Department when contact is made with the applicant. A restricted nonpermit-tag not purchased within the specified period of time shall be issued to another applicant drawn from the current hunter pool as prescribed by this Section. The Department or its authorized agent shall remove from the current hunter pool the application of any successful applicant who does not purchase a tag after being contacted and agreeing to purchase the tag. L. The provisions of R12-4-104, R12-4-107, R12-4-114, and R12-4-609 do not apply to supplemental hunts. A supplemental hunt application submitted in accordance with this Section does not invalidate any application for a hunt permit-tag. The issuance of a restricted nonpermittag does not authorize an individual to exceed the bag limit established by the Commission for that calendar year. M. The Department shall ensure that no more than 10% of the total available restricted nonpermit-tags issued for population management hunts are issued to nonresidents for the following hunts, except that if population management hunts have ten or fewer available restricted nonpermit-tags, no more than one restricted nonpermittag shall be issued to a nonresident: 1. All hunts for bull elk, and 2. All hunts for antlered deer north of the Colorado River. R12-4-203 A. An individual taking ducks, geese, swans, doves, band-tailed pigeons, snipe, coots, common moorhen, or blue grouse in the state of Arizona shall participate in the National Harvest Information Program. Participation requires: 1. A person taking ducks, geese, or swans shall have in possession an Arizona state waterfowl stamp, affixed to a Class F, G, or H, complimentary or lifetime license. The stamp expires on June 30 of each year. 2. A person taking doves, band-tailed pigeons, snipe, coots, common moorhen, or blue grouse shall have in possession an Arizona state migratory bird stamp, affixed to a Class F, G, or H, complimentary or lifetime license. The stamp expires on June 30 of each year. B. State waterfowl stamps and state migratory bird stamps shall be available annually from July 1 through March 10. 1. To obtain a state waterfowl stamp or state migratory bird stamp, a person shall pay the required fee to and complete and submit a HIP registration form to the license dealer or Department office. The HIP registration form shall include the person’s name, mailing address, date of birth, and information on past and anticipated hunting activity. 2. A license dealer shall submit HIP registration forms for all state waterfowl stamps and state migratory bird stamps sold with the monthly report required by A.R.S. § 17-338. C. This rule is effective July 1, 2000. F. To participate in a supplemental hunt, a person shall 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 59 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting R12-4-216 Crossbow Permit  A. “Crossbow permit” means a document issued by the Department that authorizes the named hunter to use a crossbow during an archery-only season established under R12-4-318. B. A crossbow permit is valid only when the legal animal for the archery-only season may otherwise be taken by crossbow under R12-4-304. Possession of a crossbow permit does not waive any other requirement regarding method of take or licensing. C. An applicant for a crossbow permit shall apply on an application form available from any Department office. The applicant shall provide the following on the application form: 1. Applicant’s name, identification number, mailing address, and telephone number. 2. A statement from an M.D., doctor of medicine, licensed under A.R.S. § 32-1421 et seq. or a D.O., doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed under A.R.S. § 32-1821 et seq., attesting that the applicant has a permanent disability of at least 90% impairment of function of one arm and providing the physician’s typed or printed name, business address, and signature. D. All information and documentation provided by an applicant for a crossbow permit is subject to verification by the Department. E. The Department shall return, without denial or approval, an incomplete application for a crossbow permit unless the Department is able to obtain the information needed to complete the application. The Department shall attach a letter to a returned application that explains why the application is returned. F. When an applicant is able to provide verbally the information that caused an application for a crossbow permit to be incomplete, the Department shall add the information to the application, note where each change is made, date each change, and indicate the source of the added information. G. The Department shall provide written notice to an applicant whose application for a crossbow permit is denied. The applicant may appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-1092.02 through 41-1092.12. H. A crossbow permit is valid as long as the criteria for obtaining the permit are met, unless the Commission revokes the permit. I. When acting under the authority of a crossbow permit, the crossbow permittee shall be in possession of and exhibit the crossbow permit upon request of a peace officer. J. A crossbow permittee shall not transfer the permit to another individual or allow another individual to use the permit issued to the crossbow permittee. K. After a hearing and upon sufficient cause showing, the Commission shall revoke the crossbow permit of a crossbow permittee who transfers the permit to another individual or allows another individual to use the permit. An individual whose crossbow permit is revoked by the Commission may petition the Commission for rehearing in accordance with R12-4-607. L. This rule is effective January 1, 2000. R12-4-217 Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit  A. The Department shall issue to qualified individuals a Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit, also known as a CHAMP, that allows the following activities by the licensed hunter to whom the CHAMP is issued: 1. Discharge of a firearm or other legal hunting device from a motor vehicle when, under existing condi- 60 Arizona Game and Fish Department B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. tions, the discharge is otherwise lawful and the motor vehicle is motionless, is not on any road as defined by A.R.S. § 17-101, and has its engine turned off; 2. Discharge of a firearm or other legal hunting device from a watercraft (except a sinkbox), including those propelled by a motor, sail and wind, or both; when the motor has been shut off, the sail furled, or both; and progress has ceased. The watercraft may be drifting as a result of current or wind action, beached, moored, resting at anchor, or propelled by paddle, oars, or pole. A watercraft under power may be used to retrieve dead or wounded wildlife but no discharge of a firearm is permitted while the watercraft is underway; 3. Access to off-road locations in a motor vehicle when the access is not in conflict with other law and the motor vehicle is used as a place to wait for game. A motor vehicle shall not be used to chase or pursue game; 4. Designation of an assistant to track and dispatch a wounded animal, and to retrieve the animal, in accordance with the requirements of this rule. A qualified individual who possesses a CHAMP shall comply with all legal requirements governing method of take and licensing. An applicant for a CHAMP shall apply on an application form available from any Department office. The applicant shall provide the following on the application form: 1. Applicant’s name, identification number, mailing address, and telephone number. 2. A statement from an M.D., doctor of medicine, licensed under A.R.S. § 32-1421 et seq. or a D.O., doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed under A.R.S. § 32-1821 et seq., that includes the physician’s printed or typed name, business address, and signature, attesting that the applicant is permanently disabled as follows: a. Has a disability or combination of disabilities creating a minimum impairment of function of or equivalent to no less than 90% loss of function in 1 leg or no more than 10% maximal functional use in 1 leg regardless of the functional level of the other leg; or b. Has a visual field of no more than 20% in the better eye; or c. Has vision in the better eye of 20/200 or less after best correction. All information and documentation provided by the applicant for the CHAMP is subject to verification by the Department. The Department shall return, without denial or approval, an incomplete application for a CHAMP unless the Department is able to obtain the information needed to complete the application. The Department shall attach a letter to a returned application that explains why the application is returned. When an applicant is able to provide verbally the information that caused an application for a CHAMP to be incomplete, the Department shall add the information to the application, note where each change is made, date each change, and indicate the source of the added information. The Department shall provide written notice to an applicant whose application for a CHAMP is denied. The applicant may appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-1092.02 through 41-1092.12. While a motor vehicle or watercraft is in use under subsection (A), the CHAMP permittee shall display on the motor vehicle or watercraft the CHAMP vehicle placard issued by the Department with the CHAMP. The Department shall provide CHAMP permittees with a dispatch permit that the CHAMP permittee may use to designate a licensed hunter as an assistant to dispatch and retrieve or to retrieve an animal wounded or killed by J. K. L. M. N. O. the CHAMP permittee. The CHAMP permittee shall designate the assistant only after the animal is wounded or killed. The CHAMP permittee shall ensure that designation on the permit is in ink and includes a description of the animal, the assistant’s name and hunting license number, and the date and time the animal was wounded or killed. The CHAMP permittee shall also ensure compliance with the following requirements: 1. The site where the animal is wounded and from which tracking begins is marked so it can be identified later. 2. The assistant possesses the dispatch permit while tracking and dispatching the wounded animal. 3. The CHAMP permittee is in the field while the assistant is tracking and dispatching the wounded animal. 4. The assistant does not transfer the dispatch permit to anyone except the CHAMP permittee. 5. Dispatch is made by a method that is lawful for the take of the particular animal in the particular season. 6. The assistant attaches the dispatch permit to the carcass of the animal and returns the carcass to the CHAMP permittee, and the tag of the CHAMP permittee is affixed to the carcass. 7. If the assistant is unsuccessful in locating and dispatching the wounded animal, the assistant returns the dispatch permit to the CHAMP permittee who strikes the name and authorization of the assistant from the dispatch permit. A dispatch permit is void when all spaces for designation of an assistant are filled or the dispatch permit is attached to a carcass. A CHAMP is valid as long as the criteria for obtaining the permit are met, unless the Commission revokes the permit. When acting under the authority of the CHAMP, the permittee shall be in possession of and exhibit the CHAMP upon request to a peace officer. A CHAMP permittee shall not transfer the permit to another individual or allow another individual to use the permit issued to the CHAMP permittee. After a hearing and upon sufficient cause showing, the Commission shall revoke the CHAMP of a permittee who transfers the permit to another individual or allows another individual to use the permit, or upon conviction of violating A.R.S. § 17-312 or any law governing the take of wildlife, or for violation of this rule. An individual whose CHAMP permit is revoked by the Commission may petition the Commission for rehearing in accordance with R12-4-607. This rule is effective January 1, 2000. R12-4-301 Restrictions for Taking Wildlife in Maricopa County Parks A. Lands and water within the boundaries of all Maricopa County parks are open to hunting and trapping when a Commission order establishes an open season. Individuals may use only the following methods of take: 1. Archery hunting, when lawful for the wildlife taken under R12-4-304. 2. Shotguns shooting shot, when taking small game, predatory, furbearing, and nongame animals during quail season in Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, McDowell Mountain, and Estrella Mountain regional park, subject to subsection (F). B. An individual is prohibited from using rifled firearms within all Maricopa County parks except to take deer during deer seasons established by Commission order with concurrence of the Maricopa County Recreation Services Department. C. An individual shall not trap within any Maricopa County park except under the provisions of A.R.S. § 17-239, or Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting when the Maricopa County Recreation Services Department and the Arizona Game and Fish Department determine that wildlife numbers need to be reduced in a park area because of a danger to the public or other wildlife. D. An individual shall not hunt within 1/4 mile of any developed picnic area, boat ramp, shooting range, golf course, or other recreational area developed for public use. E. Individuals entering any Maricopa County park for the purpose of hunting shall declare their intention of hunting and pay any fees required by Maricopa County Recreation Services Department at an entry station when entering the park, if the park has an entry station in operation. F. This rule does not authorize an individual to use a method of take that is prohibited by a city ordinance. R12-4-302 Use of Tags A. In addition to meeting the requirements of A.R.S. § 17331, an individual who takes wildlife shall have in possession any tag required for the particular season or hunt area. B. A tag obtained in violation of statute or rule is invalid and shall not be used to take, transport, or possess wildlife. C. An individual who takes wildlife shall not possess a tag issued to anyone else or attach to wildlife a tag issued to anyone else, except as provided in R12-4-217. D. An individual shall not allow a tag issued to that individual to be attached to wildlife killed by anyone else, except as provided in R12-4-217. E. An individual shall not attach a tag issued to that individual to wildlife killed by anyone else, except as provided in R12-4-217. F. An individual shall take and tag only the wildlife identified on the tag. G. An individual shall use a hunt permit-tag only in the season and hunt area for which the hunt permit-tag is valid. H. An individual who lawfully possesses both a nonpermittag and a hunt permit-tag shall not take a genus or species in excess of the bag limit established for that genus or species. I. Unless exempted under R12-4-217, immediately after an individual kills wildlife, the individual shall attach his or her valid tag to the wildlife carcass in the following manner: 1. Remove all of the detachable paper covering from the adhesive back of the tag; 2. Seal the exposed adhesive portions of the tag around the wildlife so the tag cannot be removed or reused and all printing on the face of the tag is visible and: a. For a deer, elk, or antelope, seal the tag around the antler or horn, or through the gambrel of a hind leg; b. For a javelina, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, buffalo, or bear, seal the tag through the gambrel of a hind leg; and c. For a turkey, sandhill crane, or pheasant, seal the tag around the neck or a leg. J. If a tag has been sealed or mutilated, or the transportation and shipping permit portion of the tag is signed or filled out, the tag is no longer valid for taking wildlife. R12-4-303 Unlawful Devices, Methods, and Ammunition A. In addition to the prohibitions prescribed in A.R.S. §§ 17301 and 17-309, the following devices, methods, and ammunition are unlawful for taking any wildlife in this state. An individual shall not use or possess any of the following while taking wildlife: 1. Fully automatic firearms, including firearms capable of selective automatic fire; 2. Tracer, armor-piercing, or full-jacketed ammunition designed for military use; 3. Shotguns larger than 10 gauge or shotguns capable of holding more than five shells in the magazine, unless plugged with a one-piece filler that cannot be removed without disassembling the gun, and that limits the magazine capacity to five shells; 4. Semiautomatic centerfire rifles with a magazine capacity of more than five cartridges, unless the magazine is modified with a filler or stop that cannot be removed without disassembling the magazine; 5. Contrivances designed to silence, muffle, or minimize the report of a firearm; 6. Poisoned projectiles, or projectiles that contain explosives; or 7. Pitfalls of greater than 5-gallon size, explosives, poisons, or stupefying substances, except as permitted in A.R.S. § 17-239, or as allowed by a scientific collecting permit issued under A.R.S. § 17-238. B. An individual shall not place substances in a manner intended to attract bears. C. An individual shall not use manual or powered jacking or prying devices to take reptiles or amphibians. D. An individual shall not use live decoys, recorded bird calls, electronically amplified bird calls, or baits to take migratory game birds, as prohibited by 50 CFR 20.21, revised June 14, 2001. This material is incorporated by reference in this Section, but does not include any later amendments or editions. A copy is available from any Department office, or it may be ordered from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. 3. 4. R12-4-304 Lawful Methods for Taking Wild Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles A. An individual may use the following methods to take big game, subject to the restrictions in R12-4-318. 1. To take antelope: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs; g. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and h. For individuals holding a crossbow permit issued under R12-4-216, crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges. 2. To take bear: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs; g. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; h. For individuals holding a crossbow permit issued 5. 6. under R12-4-216, crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and i. Pursuit with dogs between August 1 and December 31. To take bighorn sheep: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs; g. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and h. For individuals holding a crossbow permit issued under R12-4-216, crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges. To take buffalo: a. At the House Rock Wildlife Area: i. Centerfire rifles; ii. Muzzleloading rifles; iii. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; iv. Centerfire handguns no less than .41 Magnum or centerfire handguns with an overall cartridge length of no less than two inches; v. Bows with a standard pull of 50 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads of no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and vi. For individuals holding a crossbow permit issued under R12-4-216, crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges. b. At the Raymond Wildlife Area: i. Centerfire rifles; ii. Muzzleloading rifles; and iii. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder. To take deer: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs; g. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and h. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges. To take elk: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 61 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs; g. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and h. For individuals holding a crossbow permit issued under R12-4-216, crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges. 7. To take javelina: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs; g. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; h. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; i. .22 rimfire magnum rifles; and j. 5 mm rimfire magnum rifles. 8. To take mountain lion: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs; g. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and h. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; and i. Pursuit with dogs. 9. To take turkey: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs; g. Bows with a standard pull of 40 or more pounds, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; h. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 pounds, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; i. .22 rimfire magnum rifles; j. 5 mm rimfire magnum rifles; 62 Arizona Game and Fish Department 1. C. D. E. F. k. .17 rimfire magnum rifles; and l. Shotguns shooting shot. B. An individual may use the following methods to take small game, subject to the restrictions in R12-4-318. To take cottontail rabbits and tree squirrels: a. Firearms not prohibited in R12-4-303, b. Bow and arrow, c. Crossbow, d. Pneumatic weapons, e. Slingshots, and f. Falconry. 2. To take all upland game birds: a. Bow and arrow, b. Falconry, c. Shotguns shooting shot, d. Handguns shooting shot, and e. Crossbow. 3. To take migratory game birds: a. Bow and arrow; b. Crossbow; c. Falconry; d. Shotguns shooting shot, except that lead shot shall not be used or possessed while taking ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, common moorhens, or coots; and e. Shotguns shooting shot and incapable of holding more than two shells in the magazine, unless plugged with a one-piece filler that cannot be removed without disassembling the gun that limits the magazine capacity to two shells. An individual may take waterfowl from a watercraft except a sinkbox, under the following conditions: 1. The motor, if any, is shut off, the sail, if any, is furled, and any progress from a motor or sail has ceased; 2. The watercraft may be drifting as a result of current or wind action; may be beached, moored, or resting at anchor; or may be propelled by paddle, oars, or pole; and 3. The individual may use the watercraft under power to retrieve dead or crippled waterfowl, but no shooting is permitted while the watercraft is underway. An individual may take predatory and furbearing animals by using the following methods, subject to the restrictions in R12-4-318: 1. Firearms not prohibited in R12-4-303; 2. Bow and arrow; 3. Crossbow; 4. Traps not prohibited by R12-4-307; and 5. Artificial light while taking raccoon, if the light is not attached to or operated from a motor vehicle, motorized watercraft, watercraft under sail, or floating object towed by a motorized watercraft or a watercraft under sail. An individual may take nongame mammals and birds by any method not prohibited in R12-4-303 or R12-4-318, under the following conditions. An individual: 1. Shall not take nongame mammals and birds using foothold steel traps; 2. Shall check pitfall traps of any size daily, release nontarget species, remove pitfalls when no longer in use, and fill any holes; 3. Shall not use firearms at night; and 4. May use artificial light while taking nongame mammals and birds, if the light is not attached to or operated from a motor vehicle, motorized watercraft, watercraft under sail, or floating object towed by a motorized watercraft or a watercraft under sail. An individual may take reptiles by any method not prohibited in R12-4-303 or R12-4-318 under the following conditions. An individual: 1. Shall check pitfall traps of any size daily, release nontarget species, remove pitfalls when no longer in use, and fill any holes; 2. Shall not use firearms at night; and 3. May use artificial light while taking reptiles, if the light is not attached to or operated from a motor vehicle, motorized watercraft, watercraft under sail, or floating object towed by a motorized watercraft or a watercraft under sail. R12-4-305 Possessing, Transporting, Importing, Exporting, and Selling Carcasses or Parts of Wildlife A. For the purposes of this Section, “evidence of legality” means: 1. The wildlife is identifiable as the “legal wildlife” prescribed by Commission order, which may include evidence of species, gender, antler or horn growth, maturity and size; and 2. The wildlife is accompanied by the applicable license, tag, stamp or permit required by law. B. An individual shall ensure that evidence of legality remains with the carcass or parts of a carcass of any wild mammal, bird, or reptile that the individual possesses or transports, until arrival at the individual’s permanent abode, a commercial processing plant, or the place where the wildlife is to be consumed. C. In addition to the requirement in subsection (B), an individual possessing or transporting the following wildlife shall also ensure that: 1. Big game, sandhill cranes, and pheasant each have the required valid tag attached as prescribed in R12-4-302; 2. Migratory game birds, except sandhill cranes, each have one fully feathered wing attached; 3. Each sandhill crane has either the fully feathered head or one fully feathered wing attached; and 4. Each quail has attached a fully feathered head, or a fully feathered wing, or a leg with foot attached, if the current Commission order has established separate bag or possession limits for any species of quail. D. An individual who has lawfully taken wildlife that requires a valid tag when prescribed by the Commission, such as big game, sandhill crane, or pheasant, may authorize its transportation or shipment by completing and signing the Transportation/Shipping Permit portion of the valid tag for that animal. A separate Transportation/Shipping Permit issued by the Department is necessary to transport or ship to another state or country any big game taken with a resident license. Under A.R.S. § 17-372, an individual may ship other lawfully taken wildlife by common carrier after obtaining a valid Transportation/Shipping Permit issued by the Department. The individual shall provide the following information on the permit form: 1. Number and description of the wildlife to be transported or shipped; 2. Name of the individual who took the wildlife and that individual’s address, license number, license class, and tag number; 3. Address of destination where the wildlife is to be transported or shipped; and 4. Name and address of transporter or shipper. E. An individual shall not possess the horns of a bighorn sheep, taken by a hunter in this state, unless the horns are marked or sealed as prescribed in R12-4-308. F. An individual who sells, offers for sale, or exports the raw pelt of a bobcat taken in this state shall obtain a bobcat permit tag available for a fee as provided in R12-4-102 at Department offices and other locations at those times and places as determined and published by the Department, and shall ensure that the bobcat permit tag is locked through the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting mouth or eye openings so that it cannot be removed. G. An individual may import into this state carcasses or parts of carcasses of wildlife that have been lawfully taken in another state or country if accompanied by evidence of legality. H. Individuals who obtain buffalo meat under R12-4-306 may sell the meat. I. An individual may import into this state the carcasses or parts of aquatic wildlife that have been lawfully taken in another state or country if accompanied by evidence of legality, and if transported and exported in accordance with the laws of the state or country of origin. J. An individual in possession of or transporting the carcasses of any freshwater fish that have been taken within this state shall ensure that the head, tail, or skin is attached so that the species can be identified, numbers counted, and any required length determined. K. An individual in possession of a carp (Cyprinus carpio) or buffalofish (Ictiobus spp.) carcass taken under Commission order may sell the carcass. B. C. R12-4-306 Buffalo Hunt Requirements A. When authorized by Commission order, the Department shall conduct a hunt to harvest buffalo from the state’s buffalo herds. B. An unsuccessful hunter with a buffalo hunt permit-tag for the House Rock Wildlife Area herd shall check out in person or by telephone at either the Department’s Flagstaff regional office or the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters within three days following the close of the season. A successful buffalo hunter shall report information about the kill to the Department within five business days after taking the buffalo either in person at the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters or in person or by telephone at the Department’s Flagstaff regional office. If the kill is reported by telephone, the report shall include the name of the hunter, the hunter’s tag number, the sex of the buffalo taken, the number of days hunted, and a telephone number where the hunter can be reached for additional information. C. A hunter with a buffalo hunt permit-tag for the Raymond Wildlife Area herd shall hunt in the order scheduled by the Department. D. A hunter with buffalo hunt permit-tag for the Raymond Wildlife Area herd shall be accompanied by an authorized Department employee who shall designate the animal to be harvested. D. R12-4-307 Trapping Regulations: Licensing; Methods; Tagging of Bobcat Pelts A. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions apply: 1. “Body-gripping trap” means a device designed to capture an animal by gripping the animal’s body. 2. “Confinement trap” means a device designed to capture wildlife alive and hold it without harm. 3. “Instant kill trap” means a device designed to render an animal unconscious and insensitive to pain quickly with inevitable subsidence into death without recovery of consciousness. 4. “Land set” means any trap used on land rather than in water. 5. “Leghold trap” means a device designed to capture an animal by the leg or foot. 6. “Paste-type bait” means a partially liquefied substance intended for use as a lure for animals. 7. “Sight-exposed bait” means a carcass or parts of a carcass lying openly on the ground or suspended in a manner so that it can be seen from above by a bird. E. This does not include dried or bleached bones with no attached tissue or less than two ounces of paste-type baits or trap flags. 8. “Trap flag” means an attractant made from materials other than animal parts that is suspended at least three feet above the ground. 9. “Water set” means any trap used and anchored in water rather than on land. A valid trapping license is required for an individual 14 years of age or older for trapping predatory and furbearing animals. An individual born on or after January 1, 1967 shall successfully complete a Department-approved trapping education course to obtain a trapping license. Traps may be used to take predatory and fur-bearing animals only during the trapping season established by Commission order. All trappers shall inspect their traps daily and kill or release all predatory and fur-bearing animals. All trappers shall release without additional injury all animals that cannot lawfully be taken by trap. While in the field, all trappers shall possess a device that is designed or manufactured to restrain trapped animals so that a trapped animal can be removed from a trap when its release is required by this Section. All trappers, in units designated by Commission order as javelina hunt units, shall possess a choke restraint device that enables the trapper to release a javelina from a trap. An individual shall not: 1. Set a trap within 1/2 mile of any of the following areas developed for public use: a boat launching area, picnic area, camping area, or roadside rest area; 2. Set a trap, other than a confinement trap, within 1/2 mile of any occupied residence or building without permission of the owner or resident; 3. Set a trap, other than a confinement trap, within 100 yards of an interstate highway or any other highway maintained by the Arizona Department of Transportation, within 25 yards of any other road as defined by A.R.S. § 17-101, or within 50 feet of any trail maintained for public use by a government agency; 4. Set a leghold trap within 30 feet of a sight-exposed bait; 5. Bait a confinement trap with live animals or portions of game mammals, big game, small game, upland game birds, migratory game birds, or game fish, or use bait with a confinement trap that is not wholly contained within the confinement trap; 6. Use any trap with teeth; 7. Use any snare; 8. Use any trap with an open jaw spread that exceeds 6 1/2 inches for any land set; 9. Use a body-gripping or other instant kill trap with an open jaw spread that exceeds five inches for any land set; 10. Use a leghold trap with an open jaw spread that exceeds 7 1/2 inches for any water set; or 11. Use a body-gripping or other instant kill trap with an open jaw spread that exceeds 10 inches for any water set. An individual who uses a leghold trap to take wildlife with a land set shall use: 1. A commercially-manufactured, padded, or rubberjawed trap, or an unpadded trap with jaws permanently offset to a minimum of 3/16 inch and a device to allow for pan tension adjustment; 2. A commercially-manufactured jawed trap that does not exceed 5 1/2 inches, modified with a pan safety device that prevents capture of non-targeted wildlife or domestic animals and a separate device that allows for pan tension adjustment; or 3. A commercially manufactured leghold trap that cap- F. G. H. I. J. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. K. L. M. tures wildlife by means of an enclosed bar or spring designed to prevent capture of non-targeted wildlife or domestic animals. An individual who uses a leghold trap to take wildlife with a land set shall ensure that the trap has an anchor chain with at least two swivels. Anchor chains that are 12 inches or less in length shall have a swivel attached at each end. Anchor chains that are greater than 12 inches shall have one swivel attached at the trap and one swivel attached within 12 inches of the trap. The anchor chain shall be equipped with a shock-absorbing spring that requires less than 40 pounds of force to extend or open the spring. Every licensed trapper shall file a complete written report as required by A.R.S. § 17-361(D) with the Phoenix Office of the Department by April 1 of each year on a form available from any Department office. The trapper shall file the report even if no trapping is done. Persons suffering property loss or damage due to wildlife and who take responsive measures as permitted under A.R.S. §§ 17-239 and 17-302 are exempt from this Section. Exemption under this Section does not authorize any form of trapping prohibited by A.R.S. § 17-301. All trappers shall ensure that their traps are plainly identified with the name and address or registered number of the owner as prescribed by A.R.S. § 17-361(B). All trappers shall ensure that each of their traps has the name and address or registered number of the owner legibly marked on a metal tag attached to the trap. The number assigned by the Department is the only acceptable registered number. For the purpose of this Section, “owner” means the person placing, setting, or using the trap. An individual who applies for a trapping license shall provide the following information on a form available from any Department office: Full name, address, and telephone number; Date of birth and physical description; An identification number assigned by the Department; Category of license: resident, nonresident, or juvenile; and The signature of the applicant. The Department shall issue a registered number to a trapper and enter the number on the trapping license at the time the trapper purchases the license. A trapper under the age of 14 is not required to purchase a trapping license, but shall obtain a registration number from any Department office before taking wildlife with a trap. A trapper’s registration number is not transferable. All trappers shall ensure that the unskinned carcass of a bobcat that they have trapped in this state or the pelt of any bobcat that they have trapped in this state has a validated bobcat transportation tag attached to the carcass or pelt, except for a pelt tagged for sale and export under subsection (M). 1. Trappers shall provide the following information on the bobcat transportation tag: current trapping license number, game management unit where the bobcat was taken, sex of the bobcat, and method by which the bobcat was taken. The Department shall provide transportation tags with each trapping license. A licensed trapper may obtain additional transportation tags from any Department office at no charge. 2. Trappers shall validate transportation tags immediately upon taking the bobcat by legibly and completely filling in all information required on the tag. Trappers shall ensure that pelts of bobcats that they have taken in this state that are sold, offered for sale, or exported from the state shall have bobcat permit tags (export tags) locked through the mouth and an eye opening, or through both eye openings so that the permit tag cannot be removed without being damaged. Trappers may obtain bobcat permit tags as follows: 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 63 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting 1. Bobcat permit tags are available for a fee as provided in R12-4-102 at Department offices and other locations at those times and places as determined and published by the Department. 2. When available, bobcat permit tags are issued on a first-come, first-served basis from November 1 through April 10 of each year. 3. Department personnel or authorized agents of the Department shall attach and lock bobcat permit tags only to those pelts presented with validated transportation tags. Department personnel or authorized agents of the Department shall collect the transportation tags before attaching the bobcat permit tags. 4. The April 10 deadline is waived for pelts consigned to licensed taxidermists for tanning or mounting. 5. Department personnel shall attach bobcat permit tags to bobcat pelts seized under A.R.S. § 17211(D)(4) before disposal by the Department. The April 10 deadline is waived for pelts tagged under this subsection. R12-4-308 Wildlife Inspections, Check Stations, and Roadblocks A. The Department has the authority to establish mandatory wildlife check stations. The Department shall publish the location, check-in requirements, and check-out requirements for a season with the published Commission order establishing the season. 1. Hunters shall personally check in at a wildlife check station before hunting in a season with a published check-in requirement. 2. The Department shall ensure that wildlife check stations with a published check-in requirement are open continuously from 8:00 a.m. the day before the season until 8:00 p.m. the first day of the season, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during each day of the season. 3. Hunters shall personally check out after hunting in a season with a published check-out requirement, and shall present for inspection any wildlife taken and display any license, tag, or permit required for taking or transporting wildlife. 4. The Department shall ensure that wildlife check stations with a published check-out requirement are open continuously from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during each day of the season and remain open until 12:00 noon on the day following the close of the season. B. The Department has the authority to conduct inspections for bighorn sheep, archery deer, bear, mountain lion and special big game license-tags (deer, elk, antelope, and buffalo) at the Department’s Phoenix and regional offices or designated locations. Regional offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on legal state holidays. 1. All bighorn sheep hunters shall personally check out within three days after the close of the season. Each hunter who takes a bighorn sheep shall submit the intact horns and skull for inspection and photographing. The Department representative shall affix a mark or seal to one horn of each bighorn sheep lawfully taken under Commission order. The hunter shall not remove, alter, or obliterate the mark or seal. 2. All special big game license-tag hunters who tag a deer, elk, antelope, or buffalo shall submit the intact horns or antlers and skull or skullcap for inspection and photographing within three days after the close of the season. 3. A successful non-permit tag archery deer hunter shall report information about the kill to a Department office in person or by telephone within 10 days of 64 Arizona Game and Fish Department taking the deer if the hunt area does not have a check station requirement. 4. A successful bear hunter shall report information about the kill in person or by telephone within 48 hours of taking a bear. If the kill is reported by telephone, the report shall include the name of the hunter, the hunter’s hunting license number, the sex of the bear taken, the management unit where the bear was taken, and a telephone number where the hunter can be reached for additional information. In addition, the hunter shall provide a tooth from the bear to the Phoenix office within 20 days after contacting the Department. 5. A successful mountain lion hunter shall report information about the kill in person or by telephone within 10 days of taking the mountain lion. In addition, the hunter shall provide a tooth from the mountain lion to the Phoenix office within 20 days after contacting the Department. C. The Director or Director’s designee may establish vehicle roadblocks at specific locations when necessary to ensure compliance with 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 license, tag, stamp, or permit required for taking or transporting wildlife. D. This Section does not limit the game ranger or wildlife manager’s authority to conduct stops, searches, and inspections under A.R.S. §§ 17-211(D) and 17-331, or to establish voluntary wildlife survey stations to gather biological information. 6. 7. 8. 9. R12-4-318 Seasons for Lawfully Taking Wild Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles A. Methods of lawfully taking wild mammals and birds during seasons designated by Commission order as “general” seasons are designated in R12-4-304. Restrictions designated in subsection (C) do not apply to general seasons. B. Methods of lawfully taking big game during seasons designated by Commission order as “special” are designated in R12-4-304. “Special” seasons are open only to individuals who possess special big game license tags issued under A.R.S. § 17-346 and R12-4-120. C. When designated by Commission order, the following seasons have specific requirements and lawful methods of take more restrictive than those for general and special seasons, as prescribed in this Section. While taking the species authorized by the season: 1. An individual participating in a “muzzleloader” season shall not use or possess any firearm other than muzzleloading rifles or muzzle-loading handguns, as defined in R12-4-101. 2. An individual participating in an “archery-only” season shall use and possess only a bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304, and shall not use or possess any other weapons, including crossbows or any other bows with a device that holds the bow in a drawn position, except as authorized by R12-4-216. 3. An individual participating in a “handgun, archery, and muzzleloader (HAM)” season may only use or possess any or all of the following: handguns, muzzle-loading rifles as defined in R12-4-101, crossbows, and bows and arrows as prescribed in R12-4-304. 4. An individual who possesses a valid tag for a bear season between January 1 and July 31 shall not use dogs to take bear. 5. An individual participating in a “pursuit-only” season may use dogs to pursue bears, mountain lions, or raccoons as designated by Commission order, but shall not kill or capture the quarry. An individual participating in a “pursuit-only” season shall possess and, at the request of Department personnel, produce 10. 11. 12. 13. a valid hunting license and any required tag for taking the animal pursued, even though there shall be no kill. An individual participating in a “limited weapon” season may only use or possess the following methods or devices for taking wildlife, when prescribed in R12-4304 as lawful for the species hunted: bow and arrow; crossbow; pneumatic weapons; falconry; slingshots; any trap except foot-hold steel traps; nets; handpropelled projectiles; or capture by hand. An individual participating in a “limited weapon-shotgun” season may only use or possess the following methods or devices for taking wildlife, when prescribed in R12-4-304 as lawful for the species hunted: shotgun shooting shot or slug; bow and arrow; crossbow; pneumatic weapons; falconry; slingshots; any trap except foot-hold steel traps; nets; hand-propelled projectiles; or capture by hand. An individual participating in a “limited weapon-shotgun shooting shot” season may only use or possess the following methods or devices for taking wildlife, when prescribed in R12-4-304 as lawful for the species hunted: shotgun shooting shot, bow and arrow, crossbow, pneumatic weapons, falconry, slingshots, any trap except foot-hold steel traps, nets, handpropelled projectiles, or capture by hand. An individual participating in a “limited weapon-rimfire” season may only use or possess the following methods or devices for taking wildlife, when prescribed in R12-4-304 as lawful for the species hunted: rifled firearms using rimfire cartridges; shotgun shooting shot or slug; bow and arrow; crossbow; pneumatic weapons; falconry; slingshots; any trap except foothold steel traps; nets; hand-propelled projectiles; or capture by hand. An individual participating in a “falconry-only” season shall be a falconer either licensed under R12-4-422 or exempted under R12-4-407, and use no method of take except falconry. An individual may participate in a “juniors-only hunt” up to and throughout the calendar year of the individual’s 17th birthday, provided the individual meets the requirements of A.R.S. § 17-335. An individual participating in a “CHAMP” season shall be a challenged hunter access/mobility permittee under R12-4-217. An individual participating in a “raptor capture” season shall be a licensed falconer under R12-4-422 or exempted under R12-4-407. R12-4-319 Use of Aircraft to Take Wildlife A. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions apply: 1. “Aircraft” means any contrivance used for flight in the air or any lighter-than-air contrivance. 2. “Locate” means any act or activity that does not take or harass wildlife and is directed at locating or finding wildlife in a hunt area. B. An individual shall not take or assist in taking wildlife from or with the aid of aircraft. C. Except in hunt units with Commission-ordered special seasons under R12-4-115 and R12-4-120 and hunt units with seasons only for mountain lion and no other concurrent big game season, an individual shall not locate or assist in locating wildlife from or with the aid of an aircraft in a hunt unit with an open big game season. This restriction begins 48 hours before the opening of a big game season in a hunt unit and extends until the close of the big game season for that hunt unit. D. An individual who possesses a special big game license tag for a special season under R12-4-115 or R12-4-120 or an individual who assists or will assist such a licensee Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting shall not use an aircraft to locate wildlife beginning 48 hours before and during a Commission-ordered special season. E. This Section does not apply to any individual acting within the scope of official duties as an employee or authorized agent of the state or the United States to administer or protect or aid in the administration or protection of land, water, wildlife, livestock, domesticated animals, human life, or crops. R12-4-320 Harassment of Wildlife A. In addition to the provisions of A.R.S. § 17-301, it is unlawful to harass, molest, chase, rally, concentrate, herd, intercept, torment, or drive wildlife with or from any aircraft as defined in R12-4-319, or with or from any motorized terrestrial or aquatic vehicle. B. This Section does not apply to individuals acting: 1. Under the provisions of A.R.S. § 17-239; or 2. Within the scope of official duties as an employee or authorized agent of the state or the United States to administer or protect or aid in the administration or protection of land, water, wildlife, livestock, domesticated animals, human life, or crops. R12-4-609 Commission Orders A. Except as provided in subsection (B): 1. At least 20 calendar days before a meeting where the Commission will consider a Commission Order, the Department shall ensure that a public meeting notice and agenda for the public meeting is posted in accordance with A.R.S. § 38-431.02. The Department shall also issue a public notice of the recommended Commission Order to print and electronic media at least 20 calendar days before the meeting. 2. The Department shall ensure that the public meeting notice and agenda contains the date, time, and location of the Commission meeting where the Commission Order will be considered and a statement that the public may attend and present written comments at or before the meeting. 3. The Department shall also ensure that the public meeting notice and agenda states that a copy of the proposed Commission Order is available for public inspection at the Department offices in Phoenix, Pinetop, Flagstaff, Kingman, Yuma, Tucson, and Mesa 10 calendar days before the meeting. The Commission may make changes to the recommended Commission Order at the Commission meeting. B. The requirements of subsection (A) do not apply to Commission orders establishing: 1. Supplemental hunts as prescribed in R12-4-115, and 2. Special seasons for individuals that possess special license tags issued under A.R.S. § 17-346 and R124-120. C. The Department shall publish the content of all Commission orders and make them available to the public without charge. R12-4-801 Wildlife Areas General Provisions A. Wildlife areas shall be established to: 1. Provide protective measures for wildlife, habitat, or both; and 2. Allow for special management or research practices; and 3. Enhance wildlife and habitat conservation. B. Wildlife areas shall be: 1. Lands owned or leased by the Commission and managed by the Department, or 2. Federally-owned lands of unique wildlife habitat where cooperative agreements provide wildlife management and research implementation. 3. Any lands with property interest conveyed to the Commission by any entity, through approved land use agreement, including but not limited to deeds, patents, leases, conservation easements, special use permits, licenses, agreement, management agreement, inter-agency agreements, letter agreements, and right-of-entry, where said property interest is sufficient for management of the lands consistent with the objectives of the wildlife area. C. Wildlife area designation shall not be given to any private lands, or lands in which private parcels are located, solely for the purpose of protecting private property. Wildlife area designation on private property, or where private property is involved, shall be considered by the Commission only when the Commission and the owners arrive at a mutual agreement that shall not confine or restrict the Department in fulfilling management or research objectives, nor close the area to hunting, trapping, or fishing. D. Land qualified for wildlife areas shall be: 1. Lands with unique topographic or vegetative characteristics that contribute to wildlife, 2. Lands where certain wildlife species are confined because of habitat demands, 3. Lands that can be physically managed and modified to attract wildlife, or 4. Lands that are identified as critical habitat for certain wildlife species during critical periods of their life cycles. E. 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. F. 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 posted at each entrance to the wildlife area. No person shall conduct an activity restricted by this Article or by such posting. G. When a wildlife area is posted against travel except on existing roads, no person shall drive a motor-operated vehicle over the countryside except by road. H. Effective May 1, 2000. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. R12-4-802 Wildlife Areas Restrictions A. No person shall violate the following restrictions on Wildlife Areas: 1. Alamo Wildlife Area (located in Units 16A & 44A): a. Wood collecting limited to dead and down material, for onsite noncommercial use only. b. Overnight public camping in the wildlife area outside of Alamo State Park allowed for no more than 14 days within a 45-day period. c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. d. Open to hunting in season. 2. Allen Severson Wildlife Area (located in Unit 3B): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Posted portions closed to discharge of all firearms 8. 9. from April 1 to July 31 annually. e. Open to hunting in season, except posted portions closed to hunting from April 1 to July 31 annually. Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (located in Units 31 & 32): a. Access to Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Area is by permit only, available through the Safford Office of the Bureau of Land Management. b. Closed to discharge of all firearms. c. Open to hunting in season with bow and arrow only. Arlington Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Target or claybird shooting permitted in designated areas only e. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. f. Open to hunting in season. Base and Meridan Wildlife Area (located in Units 39 M & 42M): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. e. Closed to discharge of rifled firearms. f. Open to hunting in season. Becker Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1): a. No open fires. b. No overnight public camping. c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads only. d. Closed to discharge of rifled firearms. e. Posted portions closed to public entry from December 15 to July 31 annually. f. Open to hunting in season, except posted portions closed to hunting from December 15 to July 31 annually. Bog Hole Wildlife Area (located in Unit 35B): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. e. Open to hunting in season. Chevelon Canyon Ranches Wildlife Area (located in Unit 4A): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads only, except as permitted by R12-4-110 (G). e. Open to hunting in season. Chevelon Creek Wildlife Area (located in Unit 4B): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads only, except as permitted by R12-4-110 (G). e. Posted portions closed to public entry from October 1 to February 1 annually. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 65 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Hunting f. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Open to hunting in season, except posted portions closed to hunting from October 1 to February 1 annually. Clarence May & C.H.M. May Memorial Wildlife Area (located in Unit 29): a. Closed to discharge of all firearms. b. Closed to hunting. Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area (located in Unit 31): a. Open fires allowed in designated areas only. b. Wood collecting limited to dead and down material, for onsite noncommercial use only. c. Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than 5 days within a 14-day period. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. e. Posted portions around Department housing closed to discharge of all firearms. f. Closed to discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. g. Open to hunting in season. Colorado River Nature Center Wildlife Area (located in Unit 15D): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. e. Closed to hunting. House Rock Wildlife Area (located in Unit 12A): a. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. b. Open to hunting in season. Jaques Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit 3B): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Open to hunting in season. Lamar Haines Wildlife Area (located in Unit 7): a. No firewood cutting or gathering. b. No overnight public camping. c. No motorized vehicles. d. Open to hunting in season. Luna Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1): a. Posted portions closed to public entry from April 1 to July 31 annually. b. Open to hunting in season, except closed to hunting from April 1 to July 31 annually. Mittry Lake Wildlife Area (located in Unit 43B): a. Open fires allowed in designated areas only. b. Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than 10 days per calendar year. c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. d. Posted portions closed to public entry from November 15 to February 15 annually. e. Open to hunting in season, except posted portions closed to hunting from November 15 to February 15 annually. Powers Butte (Mumme Farm) Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. 66 Arizona Game and Fish Department 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on posted designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. e. Open to hunting in season. Quigley Wildlife Area (located in Unit 41): a. No open fires. b. No overnight public camping. c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. d. Posted portions closed to public entry from September 1 to March 31 annually. e. Open to hunting in season, except posted portions closed to hunting from September 1 to March 31 annually. Raymond Ranch Wildlife Area (located in Unit 5B): a. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. b. Open to hunting in season. Robbins Butte Wildlife Area (located in Unit 39): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset daily. e. Parking in designated areas only. f. Target or claybird shooting permitted in designated areas only. g. Posted portions around Department housing closed to discharge of all firearms. h. Closed to discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. i. Open to hunting in season. Roosevelt Lake Wildlife Area (located in Units 22, 23, & 24B): a. Posted portions closed to public entry from November 15 to February 15 annually. b. Open to hunting in season, except posted portions closed to hunting from November 15 to February 15 annually. Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads only, except as permitted by R12-4-110 (G). e. Posted portions around Department housing closed to discharge of all firearms. f. Open to hunting in season. Springerville Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Closed to discharge of all firearms. e. Closed to hunting. Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8): a. No overnight public camping. b. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. c. Open to hunting in season. Three Bar Wildlife Area (located in Unit 22): a. Portions within the fenced enclosure inside the loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road 647 closed to public entry. b. Open to hunting in season, except portions within the fenced enclosure inside the loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road 647 closed to hunting. 27. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 37M): a. Closed to discharge of all firearms. b. Open to hunting in season with bow and arrow only. c. Archery deer and archery javelina hunters must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. 28. Upper Verde River Wildlife Area (located in Unit 19A): a. No firewood cutting or gathering. b. Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only. c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. d. Open to hunting in season. 29. Wenima Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B): a. No open fires. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. No overnight public camping. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads only, except as permitted by R12-4-110 (G). e. Posted portions closed to discharge of all firearms. f. Open to hunting in season. 30. 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 only, except as permitted by R12-4-110 (G). d. Posted portions closed to public entry. e. Open to hunting in season. 31. 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 3 days within a 7-day period. c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. d. Closed to discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. e. Posted portions closed to public entry from October 15 to March 15 annually. f. Open to hunting in season, except posted portions closed to hunting from October 15 through March 15 annually. 32. Willcox Playa Wildlife Area (located in Unit 30A): a. Open fires allowed in designated sites only. b. No firewood cutting or gathering. c. Overnight public camping allowed in designated areas only, for no more than 5 days within a 14-day period. d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, on designated trails, or in designated areas only. e. Posted portions closed to public entry from October 15 through March 15 annually. f. Open to hunting in season, except posted portions closed to hunting from October 15 through March 15 annually. B. Effective May 1, 2002. Common Violations 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 1 (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. Take Wildlife Without A License Obtain License or Permit By Fraud (A.R.S. 17-331) Page 51 In order to take any wildlife in Arizona, you must have a current year’s hunting license in your possession. You should check your license every time that you go hunting, fishing or collecting. (A.R.S. 17-341) Page 52 Only persons who have been a bona fide resident (pages. 4 and 49) of Arizona for a minimum of six months, or members of the Armed Forces stationed in Arizona for a minimum of 30 days, may obtain resident licenses and permits. Factors that may establish residency would include most, if not all of the following: a resident is considered to be someone who primarily or permanently resides in Arizona, possesses an Arizona drivers license and registers their vehicles in Arizona, maintains a home in Arizona, votes in Arizona and pays Arizona resident income taxes. A person cannot be considered a resident of two states at the same time. Take Wildlife During Closed Season, After Legal Hours or With Aid of Artificial Light (A.R.S. 17-309 A 11 and 17-301 A) Pages 50 and 49 Wildlife may only be taken during times prescribed by the Commission and closed season shall be in effect unless opened by Commission Order. Pay particular attention to 1/2 day dove seasons and review the Commission orders related to the species you are pursuing before leaving home. Use of spotlights to locate game is illegal if you have any weapons in your vehicle. If fear of theft is a concern, you should disable your firearm or bow and make it obvious that it is incapable of firing. Examples are leaving all ammunition, arrows and/or barrels or bolts in camp. Hunters cannot use lighted sight pins or other artificial light sources to extend legal shooting hours. Take Wildlife With Prohibited Device or By An Unlawful Method Exceed Bag and/or Possession Limit (A.R.S. 17-301A; 17-309A 6,10,19,and 21) Pages 50-51, (R12-4-303) Page 61, and (R12-4-304) Pages 61-62 Wildlife may only be taken by a device or method as prescribed by the Commission. A common violation occurs by using an unplugged shotgun capable of holding more than three rounds or a semi-automatic centerfire rifle with a magazine that holds more than 5 rounds. (R12-4-303) page 61. (A.R.S. 17-309 A 15 and 16) Page 51 Wildlife may only be taken as prescribed by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Orders for bag and possession limits. Consult Commission Orders for specifics. Shoot Too Close To An Occupied Building or Residence Possess Unlawfully Taken Wildlife (A.R.S. 17-309 A 17) Page 51 Any wildlife that is unlawfully taken, may not be legally possessed. So even though you may not have been involved in the illegal taking of wildlife, you cannot legally possess unlawfully taken wildlife or parts thereof. Improper Tagging of Big Game (R12-4-302) Page 61 All big game taken shall be immediately tagged in accordance with the instructions on the back of the permit-tag and pursuant to Commission Rule, R12-4-302. Take/Hunt From A Vehicle (A.R.S. 17-301 B, R12-4-319) Pages 49 and 63 No person may take wildlife from a motor vehicle (including watercraft and aircraft), except as permitted by Commission Order, and under the provisions of the Challenged Hunter Access Mobility Permit Commission Rule (R12-4-217). “Take,” as defined by law, includes pursuing, shooting, hunting and killing wildlife. You are unlawfully using a vehicle to take wildlife if you intentionally drive around until you see the animal you wish to harvest and then make an attempt to take. “Road hunting” is illegal; so is pursuing wildlife with a vehicle, chasing or heading off moving wildlife with a vehicle, and driving off-road to get closer to wildlife. You do not have to shoot from the vehicle to be in violation. (A.R.S. 17-309 A 4) Page 51 Without the resident’s permission, you may not discharge a firearm within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence while taking wildlife. All structures including barns, sheds and cabins should be assumed occupied. This is one of the most common violations during dove and quail seasons. Littering While Taking Wildlife (A.R.S. 17-309 A 9) Page 51 All hunters are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. All camp areas should be left clean. Shell casings and associated debris constitute litter and should be picked up and packed out. Also, all hunters are responsible for the proper care and disposal of their wildlife carcasses. Carcass debris should be disposed of according to local jurisdiction regulation. Please check with your local authorities for specific regulations and instructions. License Revocation (A.R.S. 17-340) Page 52 You can have your license privileges revoked by the Commission for up to five years for a conviction of: • unlawful taking or possession of wildlife • careless use of firearms resulting in human injury or death • destroying or injuring livestock • acts of vandalism or littering while hunting or fishing • knowingly allowing another to use your big game tag • unlawful entry on to closed area for purposes of taking wildlife • unlawful posting of state or federal lands • license fraud You may also be civilly liable for the loss of wildlife to the state (see below). Civil Liability (A.R.S. 17-314) Page 51 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 Arizona Game and Fish Commission in the form of recovery of the following minimum sums factoring in the current Consumer Price Index for 2003 (updated annually): Endangered species, elk, bighorn sheep, buffalo and eagles ...................... $2,277.23 Deer, antelope, mountain lion or bear ... $1,366.34 Shoot Across Road Turkey or javelina ..................................... $455.45 (A.R.S. 17-301 B) Page 50 No person may knowingly discharge any firearm or shoot any other device including bow and arrow upon, from, across, or into a maintained road or railway. It is advisable not to shoot from or across any road. Again, this is one of the most common violations during the dove season. Beaver ...................................................... $227.72 Goose or raptors ...................................... $121.45 Duck, small game animal or small game bird .......................................... $45.54 Game fish or nongame bird ........................ $30.36 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 67 Hunting Near Waterholes and From Tree Stands First Come—First Served … It’s an Ethical Issue Tree stands and blinds near waterholes can be exciting places to encounter wildlife and are perfectly legal tools to aid in your hunting experience and enjoyment. However, if you have ever hunted from a tree stand or blind on a waterhole, you’ve probably encountered other hunters wanting to hunt the same area. You may even have had a negative encounter with another hunter when deciding who was going to stay and hunt. Here are some important tips, ethically speaking, to keep in mind when planning to hunt around a waterhole on public land: • Waterholes on public and state lands belong to everyone, and everyone should enjoy free and equal access. • Responsible hunters should respect other hunters’ privileges. They should leave the area if another hunter gets to a waterhole first. Remember, First Come—First Served. • Ethically responsible hunters will always yield to another hunter who has reached the waterhole first on any given morning or evening during the hunt. Remember, First Come—First Served. • Simply posting a sign/notice on or near a waterhole does not give anyone the exclusive right to hunt that waterhole; the hunter actually needs to be present. Remember, First Come—First Served. • Hanging a tree stand near a waterhole does not entitle a person to exclusive hunting rights to that waterhole. Remember, First Come—First Served. “First Come – First Served” is a common courtesy that should be used when more than one person wants to hunt the same area or waterhole, regardless of who has a tree stand or blind in the area. The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds all hunters that confrontations in hunting situations can involve firearms and hot tempers. Whether you are in the city or next to a waterhole, any threats, intimidation, assault, or disorderly conduct can result in citations, arrests and/or jail time. Please do not allow yourself to get into a situation like that—ethical hunting is everyone’s business. Possession of Live Wildlife and Educational Displays Under the authority of your hunting and/ or fishing license, and pursuant to Commission Rule R12-4-404, wildlife may be taken live from the wild and held captive when a Commission order allows for a live bag and possession limit for the particular species. One of the allowable uses for such captive wildlife is that it may be placed on educational display. “Educational display,” as defined in Commission Rule R12-4-401(5), means to display captive live wildlife to increase public understanding of wildlife biology, conservation and management without requiring payment from the audience. Commission Rule R12-4-402 says that the display of live wildlife for any purpose is prohibited unless authorized by Commission rule. An educational display is an authorized exception to R12-4-402, and must be narrowly construed and limited to its intended purpose in order to be allowed. Educational display limits the display to the use of wildlife as part of an educational program focusing on wildlife biology, conservation or management. The display of 68 Arizona Game and Fish Department wildlife is not permitted if these topics are not the principle focus of the educational program. A display of wildlife that has only a remote connection with wildlife biology, conservation or management is not intended and is not permitted. The phrase “without payment from the audience” implies that the educational display is provided for the benefit of an interactive or live audience, as opposed to offering wildlife for use in educational publications, films or videos. An educational display of wildlife prohibits payment to you as the licensee for the use of the wildlife. The phrase “without payment from the audience” not only prohibits payment directly from the audience, but also payment for the use of the wildlife from a source other than the audience. Any payment for the commercial use of wildlife itself is prohibited under an educational display. However, there is nothing that prohibits you as a licensee from being reimbursed for your expenses associated with an educational display. Reimbursement for expenses does not constitute any personal gain or benefit to you as the licensee and is therefore non-commercial. Commercial use of wildlife is covered under the definition of “Exhibit” as defined in Commission Rule R12-4-401(8). It means to display captive live wildlife in public, or to allow photography of captive live wildlife, for any commercial purpose. Only licensed zoos, persons with a Sport Falconry License and persons with a Wildlife Holding License may exhibit live wildlife. Any other license/permit holder may not under any circumstances receive compensation if such payment is intended for the use or display of the wildlife. Remember that possession of live wildlife held under the authority of a hunting or fishing license is restricted to the primary use(s) established in that license. Violation of the constraints of your license may result in enforcement actions being taken against you. You should contact your local Game and Fish Department office should you have any questions concerning activities allowed under the authority of your particular license. Off-Highway Vehicles The use of off-highway vehicles (OHV), specifically, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), by hunters is growing. The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Off-Highway Vehicle Program promotes safe and responsible use of off-highway vehicles. OHV Rules and Laws ATVs and Hunting Each agency that manages public land has its own rules, regulations and laws to enforce. Before using public lands, check with the local land management agency about rules and requirements. Most areas restrict OHV use to established roads and trails. Some areas are closed to all motorized vehicles, such as wildlife habitat areas and wilderness areas. Some have seasonal closures because of wet roads, some are closed to cross-country travel including driving cross-country to retrieve big game. Check with the land managers in your hunt units for specific regulations. Phone numbers to federal and state land management agencies are on pages 71 and 72. Keep current about changes in OHV regulations. Except as permitted under the Challenged Hunter Access Mobility Permit, no one may use a motor vehicle to assist in the taking of wildlife. Call Operation Game Thief, 1 (800) 352-0700 to report anyone hunting from an ATV. Firearms Safety The preferred way to carry a rifle or shotgun on an ATV is unloaded and in a scabbard that is firmly attached to the ATV. Carrying a rifle or shotgun mounted on the handlebars is not safe. Your rifle may be longer than the width of the ATV and stick out over the sides. This increases the chance of the rifle hitting a tree or rock, turning the handlebars and causing you to lose control. TREAD Lightly! and Leave No Trace The promotion of safe operation of OHVs and responsible use of public and private lands can be found in two national programs, Tread Lightly! and Leave No Trace. The principals of the Tread Lightly! program are summarized with the word TREAD. Travel only on designated routes. Respect the rights of others. Educate yourself. Avoid sensitive areas and wildlife. Drive responsibly. For more information on Tread Lightly call 1 (800) 966-9900. treadlightly.org Leave No Trace principals • Plan ahead and prepare • Travel and camp on durable surfaces • Dispose of waste properly • Leave what you find • Minimize campfire impacts • Respect wildlife • Be considerate of other visitors For more information on Leave No Trace call 1 (800) 332-4100. lnt.org 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 69 Operation Game Thief Wildlife’s Answer To Dialing 911 1 (800) 352-0700 Poachers are a serious threat to Arizona’s wildlife. They contribute nothing, yet every animal they take deprives hunters and non-hunters alike of wildlife recreational opportunities. Please report any poaching or other wildlife related violations to the Operation Game Thief hotline. The hotline operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All calls will remain confidential upon request. Rewards of up to $1000 may be offered upon arrest in certain cases. Poachers are a “Mutiny on your Bounty” so please help us put them out of business. Report Violations Online You can report wildlife violations on the department Web site address, azgfd.com. Simply click on the Operation Game Thief icon and follow the prompts. If desired your confidentiality will be insured. Wildlife Violator Compact Poaching is no longer an acceptable form of human behavior—ANYWHERE. Currently there are 18 states, including Arizona and all the western states that are members of the Wildlife Violator Compact. In essence the compact states that if you have your license (hunting, fishing, trapping and/or guiding) privileges revoked in one of the member states, you are suspended in ALL the member states for the entire period of your revocation. associated hunt units asking for their assistance, and advising of the Unit Watch details. A locality map of the Unit Watch camp or headquarters is printed on the back of the department letter. The campsite headquarters provides hunters a place to gather, share hunt information, seek assistance, and relay violation information to department officers. Several of Arizona’s hunter and angler organizations have been sponsors of the Unit Watch Program. Organizations, to name a few, include the Arizona Bow Hunters Association, Tucson Rod and Gun Club, Scottsdale Sportsman’s Club, Chandler Rod and Gun Club, Laquachi Bowmen, and the Lee’s Ferry Chapter of Trout Unlimited. This past year’s Unit Watch events were sponsored by the Phoenix and Prescott Chapters of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the Southern Arizona Bow Hunters of Tucson and Elsewhere, Sportsman’s Gun Club, and many of the department’s Hunter Education instructors. If you are interested in sponsoring or participating at an upcoming Unit Watch Program, contact the Operation Game Thief Program Manager at (602) 789-3205 for further information. Unit Watch Program The Unit Watch Program began in 1987, and is similar to Neighborhood Block Watch Programs that are found in many communities. Unit Watches use the cooperative assistance of hunters, anglers and associated organizations, to increase our effectiveness by using peer pressure and oversight to reduce wildlife violations, and bring about regulation outreach. During hunting seasons, Unit Watches are scheduled in cooperation and coordination with a sponsoring organization in a hunt area that has had many reports of violations in the recent past. Prior to the Unit Watch, letters are sent from both the sponsoring organization and the department to hunters with permit-tags for the Poachers are Thieves, Help Stop Poaching — M I N I M U M R E W A R D S — A maximum of $1,000 can be paid for information about major violations, repeat offenders and commercial poachers. You need not appear in court or $250 Deer, antelope, bear, lion, turkey, javelina give out your name. Upon the arrest of a violator, a reward may be paid to you Up to $150 Beaver, geese, raptors, ducks, small game, nongame birds, fish in such a manner that you will remain anonymous. $350 Elk, bighorn sheep, eagles, buffalo, endangered species — O T H E R R E W A R D S O F $ 5 0 – $ 1 , 0 0 0 — In addition, several sportsmen's groups provide reward monies which allow payment ranging from $50 to $1,000 in cases where under state law Operation Game Thief is not able to pay. The rewards are nevertheless, for cases where the tip was provided originally through Operation Game Thief. Decisions on these are made in consultation with the boards of these organizations: Club,Tucson Chapter of Safari Club International, Phoenix Chapter of Safari Club International, Arizona Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Arizona Mule Deer Association. Arizona Antelope Foundation, Arizona Bowhunters Association, Tucson Rod and Gun Club, Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, Arizona Bowhunters and Field Archers Association, Arizona Muzzleloading Association, Central Arizona Bow-hunters, Western Bowhunters Association, Sportsman's Voice, Phoenix Varmint Callers, Arizona Trapper's Association, North American Bear Society, Sportsman's Gun OPERATION GAME THIEF 70 Arizona Game and Fish Department The Arizona Houndsmen have offered a special $5,000 reward. Please see page 30. CALL TOLL FREE 24 HOURS A DAY 1 (800) 352-0700 To report any game and fish violation or suspected violation. Where Can You Hunt? Where Can You Hunt? GENERAL – Areas open for hunting are shown in the Commission Orders for each big and small game species (pages 10-42). Generally, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and State of Arizona lands are open for hunting. National Parks, and some National Monuments and State Parks are not. MAPS – The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not publish maps. There are, however, maps available from the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the State Land Department. ACCESS – Land in Arizona is owned or managed by six different governments or agencies, each with its own set of access rules. (There are 13.1 million acres of private land in Arizona.) • THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE manages 15 percent of the state, and the Bureau of Land Management manages 16 percent. Access is open to hunting and fishing in season, though some areas are subject to special closures. • THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT at (602) 417-9200 is the source for additional information on BLM and other public lands. • THE STATE OF ARIZONA manages 13 percent of the state, and the State Land Access Rule (R12-4-110, page 58) delineates the rights and privileges of sportsmen and landowners or operators as regards state lands. Note that “State Land - No Trespassing” signs prohibit access to non-permittees. Properly licensed hunters lawfully taking wildlife are considered permittees for the purpose of trespassing on state land, and are therefore allowed access see R12-4-110, paragraph H, page 58. The State Land Department is at (602) 542-4621. • INDIAN RESERVATIONS comprise 28 percent of Arizona. Individual tribal governments establish hunting and fishing regulations for their reservations. See R12-4-117, page 59. • NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES have separate regulations. See the next column for telephone numbers for refuges in Arizona. • MILITARY INSTALLATIONS have separate regulations. Consult individual Commission Orders for specific information. HUNT UNITS – The maps on pages 43-49 show hunt unit boundaries, which are described in detail in R124-108 on pages 54-57. Portions of any unit may be closed during certain hunts. These closures are listed in the footnotes following the Commission Order for the hunt in question (pages 10-42). SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS – Some parks, refuges and similar areas have special regulations governing certain kinds of hunting - see R12-4-301 (pages 60-61). For special requirements in state wildlife areas, see R12-4-802 (pages 65-66). ROADS AND VEHICLES - It is illegal to take wildlife or to discharge a firearm or shoot any other device from a vehicle. A vehicle is any device designed to carry a person - all terrain vehicles, all terrain cycle, pickup, automobile, motorcycle, aircraft, train, powerboat, sailboat, a boat under sail, or a floating object towed by a powerboat or sailboat. (Requirements for waterfowl are different - see Migratory Bird Regulations.) National Wildlife Refuges Lake Mead National Recreation Area National Wildlife Refuges in Arizona provide hunting opportunities in designated areas. The following rules apply to all National Wildlife Refuges and are listed to help guide you when visiting: 1. Loaded weapons may be carried only in hunting zones when actually hunting. A loaded weapon is defined as ANY round in the weapon, including the magazine. 2. Weapons in the vehicle must be unloaded and cased. 3. Target shooting or the discharge of a weapon except to hunt is not permitted. 4. Motorized vehicles may operate on designated public roadways only and must be licensed and equipped to legally operate on state highways. 5. Pits, permanent blinds and stands, and baiting are prohibited. 6. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited. 7. Temporary blinds, boats, hunting equipment, and decoys must be removed following each day’s hunt. 8. Guide service providers must obtain a Special Use Permit from the refuge on which they provide their services. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is open to hunting except in those areas designated as NO HUNTING zones. The following rules are listed for your convenience. Additional information, including refuge-specific regulations and maps, should be obtained by writing or phoning the refuge you plan to visit at: Buenos Aires N.W.R. (520) 823-4251 Refuge Manager P.O. Box 109 Sasabe, AZ 85633 Kofa N.W.R. (928) 783-7861 Refuge Manager 356 W. 1st Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Cibola N.W. R. (928) 857-3253 Refuge Manager Cibola N.W.R. Rte. 2 Box 1 Cibola, AZ 85328 Havasu N.W.R. 760-326-3853 Refuge Manager P.O. Box 3009 Needles, CA 92363 Imperial N.W.R. (928) 783-3371 Refuge Manager P.O. Box 72217 Yuma, AZ 85365 Cabeza Prieta N.W.R. (520) 387-6483 Refuge Manager 1611 N. 2nd Ave. Ajo, AZ 85321 San Bernardino N.W.R. (520) 364-2104 Refuge Manager P.O. Box 3509 Douglas, AZ 85608 Bill Williams River N.W.R. (928) 667-4144 Refuge Manager 60911 Hwy. 95 Parker, AZ 85344 National Park Service Hunting is prohibited in the following areas: • Canyon de Chelly National Monument • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument • Chiricahua National Monument • Coronado National Memorial • Fort Bowie National Historic Site • Grand Canyon National Park • Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site • Montezuma Castle National Monument & Montezuma Well Unit • Navajo National Monument • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument • Petrified Forest National Park • Pipe Spring National Park • Saguaro National Park • Sunset Crater National Monument • Tonto National Monument • Tumacacori National Historical Park • Tuzigoot National Monument • Walnut Canyon National Monument • Wupatki National Monument Hunting Restrictions Apply: • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area - call (928) 608-6200. Indian Reservations Hunting on Indian Reservations, if allowed, is controlled by each individual tribe. Contact the appropriate tribe for information. 1. Loaded weapons may be carried only in hunting zones when actually hunting. 2. Loaded weapons are defined as: ANY round in the weapon including the magazine. 3. Target shooting or the discharge of a weapon except to hunt is not permitted. 4. Motorized vehicles may operate on designated public roadways only and must be licensed and equipped to legally operate on state highways. Additional information and closure maps are available for review at all ranger stations or can be obtained by writing to: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Attention: Chief Ranger 601 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, NV 89005-2426. Hunting on Military Reservations Hunters desiring to hunt on military reservations are advised to contact the specific installation for current regulations prior to going afield. Hunters are also advised that increases in United States Force Protection may result in hunt cancellations at any time and with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, hunters drawn for military reservation hunt permit-tags will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground: The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Yuma Proving Ground permit. Except for bighorn sheep, restricted areas are closed to the taking of wildlife. Hunting is allowed only in designated hunting areas. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 702, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call toll-free 1 (877) 788HUNT or (928) 328-2148. Barry M. Goldwater Range: All persons desiring to hunt within the boundaries of the Barry M. Goldwater Range located in Units 40A and 40B are required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement and obtain a Range permit. More information about the permit may be obtained by calling the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Range at (928) 683-6200; the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma at (928) 269-2799; the Bureau of Land Management, Phoenix Field Office at (623) 580-5500; or the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge at (520) 3876483 or the Public Lands Information Center at (602) 417-9300. Fort Huachuca Army Garrison: Hunting on Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A is restricted. All hunters must meet specific eligibility requirements and must obtain a copy of the special Fort Huachuca hunting regulations and comply with the listed provisions prior to hunting. For additional information, contact: Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, ATTN: ATZS-ISB (Wildlife), Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-6000, (520) 533-1867 or (520) 533-7083, or dis-enrd@hua.army.mil or http:// huachuca-www.army.mil/USAG/DIS/hunting.html. Camp Navajo: Hunting on Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is restricted. Contact the Arizona National Guard at (928) 773-3274 or donald.hack@az.ngb.army.mil for additional information. Wilderness Areas The Wilderness Act of 1984 and the Desert Wilderness Act of 1990 designated large portions of Arizona as wilderness. Hunters should be aware that this may influence their hunt. Except where specifically permitted, all forms of motorized travel are prohibited. Hunters should be prepared for remote and primitive conditions. For additional information regarding wilderness restrictions, hunters should contact the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or the U.S. Forest Service, as appropriate for the area of interest. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 71 Where Can You Hunt? Bureau of Land Management State Trust Land Access to Private Lands Generally, BLM lands in Arizona are open to hunting. Check with the appropriate office for current conditions. This is the sign used to delineate the boundaries of the state trust lands for hunters, anglers, and trappers. Some of the older signs may still be posted. However, the new sign as shown below, should be followed by sportsmen as it effectively replaces the older state trust land sign. You must have written or verbal permission from private property owners for use of their legally posted private lands for any purpose including crossing these lands by foot or vehicle to get to public and State Trust lands not accessible by public means. BLM National Monuments: The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. Contact the Public Lands Information Center at (602) 417-9300 at the BLM State Office in Phoenix. San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area: The BLM has established special restrictions for the San Pedro Riparian NCA in units 30B, 34B, and 35A. For more information call the BLM at (520) 722-4289. Developing person-to-person relationships with private landowners is another key to having more access available for wildlife recreation. Sportsmen who get to know a landowner and who stop in after their stay are almost always welcomed back. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT By treating the land as if it were your own, and by showing consideration and courtesy to the landowner and the property, a sportsman will always have a place to enjoy wildlife. State Office - Phoenix Yuma Field Office (602) 417-9200 (928) 317-3200 Arizona Strip Field Office Kingman Field Office (435) 688-3200 (928) 692-4400 Phoenix Field Office Tucson Field Office (623) 580-5500 (520) 258-7200 Safford Field Office Lake Havasu Field Office (928) 348-4400 (928) 505-1200 Never forget that you are a guest when using or crossing private lands, and this access is a privilege, not a right. Your actions may be the determining factor in anyone else accessing these lands. Be aware that in some areas gaining permission to hunt one particular species may be nearly impossible while gaining permission to hunt another species is often easy. For example, some landowners may not let you hunt big game on their property, but would let you call predators or hunt small game. U.S. Forest Service Generally, Forest Service lands in Arizona are open to hunting. Check with the appropriate office for current conditions. Coronado National Forest Special Restriction: The U. S. Forest Service has special restrictions for the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in Unit 33, Madera Canyon in Unit 34A, the East Cochise Stronghold in Unit 30B and Cave Creek in Unit 29. For more information call the Coronado National Forest Office at (520) 670-4552. NATIONAL FORESTS IN ARIZONA Apache-Sitgreaves Springerville (928) 333-4301 Coconino Flagstaff (928) 527-3600 Coronado Tucson (520) 670-4552 Kaibab Williams (928) 635-8200 Prescott Prescott (928) 771-4700 Tonto Phoenix (602) 225-5200 Maricopa County Parks Some land within the Maricopa County Park System is open to hunting. Discharge of firearms or arrows is prohibited in Cave Creek Recreation Area. Contact the Maricopa County Parks Department at (602) 506-2930 for further details. Additional information may also be obtained by contacting the following parks: McDowell White Tanks (480) 471-0173 (623) 935-2505 Estrella (623) 932-3811 Lake Pleasant (928) 780-9875 Pima County Park System Some areas within the Pima County park system are open to hunting. Contact Pima County Parks and Recreation at 520) 740-2690 for more information. Shooting Within City Limits Arizona State Law (A.R.S. § 13-3107) prohibits discharge of firearms in the incorporated limits of any municipality unless excepted by local ordinance. In addition, some city or town ordinances also prohibit discharge of other implements. Check with your local police department for information before shooting inside incorporated limits. 72 Arizona Game and Fish Department The private landowner who has given you permission to use the property may not mind if you bring a friend or two along. But you may destroy your welcome if you arrive with a carload of companions. Be aware that sometimes the landowner may grant access to those who ask to go by foot or horseback versus vehicular access. Don't assume, unless told otherwise, that permission granted one season means you automatically have permission the following seasons. Situations and ownership change, and permission should be requested each season. Tree Stands and Blinds Tree stands and blinds can be effective and perfectly legal tools to aid in the taking of wildlife. However, please take into consideration the following before hanging a tree stand or setting a blind: • It may be unlawful to cut any trees or branches while hanging tree stands or setting blinds. • It may be unlawful to leave tree stands hanging or blinds set for extended periods of time. They may be considered abandoned property and subject to seizure. • Construction of permanent tree stands or blinds on public lands is unlawful without appropriate authorization. • It may be unlawful to pound climbing spikes or attach anything that penetrates the surface of a tree causing permanent injury or scarring. • Placement of tree stands or blinds on public property does not give a person ownership of that area. First come — first serve is common courtesy that should be used when more than one person wants to hunt the same area (or waterhole). Sportsmen are advised to be responsible when using tree stands or blinds, and check with the appropriate land management agency regarding use and/or restrictions. Guide Service A guide license issued from the Arizona Game and Fish Department is required for any person who, for pay, aids or assists another in the taking of wildlife in Arizona. This license does not assure consumer satisfaction; potential clients should require references before engaging the services of a guide. Guiding on USFS, BLM, or USFWS lands requires a specialuse permit from the administering agency. It is the responsibility of the client to determine if their guide has the necessary special use permits. Trapping Trapping on private land is legal in Arizona, with seasons generally running from November through February. All traps must be inspected daily. It is illegal to disturb traps or trapped animals without permission of the trap owner. If you must disturb a trap, for example to release your own dog, leave the trap where you found it. See trapping Commission Orders on page 37. The Arizona Public Lands Information Center The Arizona Public Lands Information Center is a one-stop resource for outdoor recreation information and off-highway travel in Arizona, featuring custom topographic maps, permits, and licenses. Arizona Public Lands Info Center 222 N. Central Ave., Suite 101 Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 417-9300 1 (800) 986-1151 az_plic@blm.gov The Arizona Public Lands Information Center is a partnership between the Public Lands Interpretive Association and the Bureau of Land Management. Landowner Relations Program The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Landowner Relations Program (LRP) is quickly evolving into a valuable group of incentive programs. The LRP has two primary objectives: • Protect or acquire access to federally managed public lands and Arizona State Trust lands to ensure continued recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts; • Work with private landowners and land management agencies to enhance wildlife populations and habitat. The LRP has five major programs offering a variety of assistance opportunities to landowners. • Heritage Access Program Works with landowners to mitigate recreational issues caused by the public accessing private property to reach public and State Trust lands. The Sportsman/Landowner RESPECT and Adopt-A-Ranch volunteer programs are both part of the Heritage Access Program. and elk. The program is funded by the sale of special tags and hunter donations. Only deeded private lands are eligible. • Landowner Incentive Program A cost–share program funded by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant for habitat enhancement and protection of “at risk” species. Funds are distributed to landowners through a competitive grant program that pays up to 75 percent of a project’s cost. • Farm Bill Cooperative Program Created in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to promote participation in Farm Bill programs. By working with the Landowner Relations Program, landowners can frequently obtain 50 percent, 75 percent or even 100 percent of the funding necessary for projects on their land. If you would like more information on any of the Landowner Relations programs, visit our Web site, azgfd.com. • Heritage IIPAM Program Provides funds to conduct habitat development for sensitive species and/or sensitive habitats. • Big Game Stewardship Program Targeted toward improving or creating habitat for Arizona’s big game species, primarily deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, javelina, turkey, Sportsmen Etiquette and Responsibilities Please observe the following when using private, State Trust or public lands: ■ Do not drive on wet and muddy roads where damage to the road is likely. ■ It is misdemeanor trespass if you cross private property that is posted no trespass (A.R.S. 13-1501 -1508). ■ You may not operate a motorized vehicle cross-country except for the sole purpose of retrieving downed big game on State Trust land (A.R.S. 17-454). ■ It is illegal to camp within 1/4 mile of livestock and/ or wildlife watering sources (A.R.S. 17-308). ■ Do not hunt near livestock waters where livestock is nearby; harassment of livestock is illegal. ■ Treat the lands as if they were yours; any damages to the land or vegetation can take decades to recover! Certain damages to the lands or improvements are subject to prosecution (A.R.S. 13-1601-1605). ■ Remember, you must have a valid hunting or fishing license and be actively hunting or fishing, or have obtained a use permit from the State Land Department, to legally use State Trust lands unless using a public easement (A.R.S. 37-501, 502; R12-5-533D). ■ Be respectful of others. They possess the same rights as you to use the lands. If you observe vandalism violations, please call 1 (800) VANDALS. To report hunt violations, call the Operation Game Thief Hotline 1 (800) 352-0700; all calls are confidential. To learn more about the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Heritage Access Program or to get involved, call (602) 789-3624. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 73 Heritage Program and Hunters Arizona Hunters Benefit From Heritage Fund “The land is one organism. Its parts, like our own parts, compete with each other and cooperate with each other. The competitions are as much a part of the inner workings as the cooperation.” — Aldo Leopold, essay titled Round River. Arizona hunters are reaping tremendous benefits from the $10 million annual allocation received by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) from the Arizona Lottery. Annual revenue received through 1998 was at the maximum allowable $10 million. Thereafter, the revenue has averaged $8.5 million annually. The Heritage Fund was created through the efforts of a 1990 coalition of environmental organizations. Voters passed the Heritage Fund Initiative by an overwhelming 2-1 vote and supported the Heritage Fund again at the polls in 1998. Arizonans continue to show strong support. In 2002, they voted 73 percent in favor of a 10-year continuation of the Lottery. Arizona law holds AZGFD responsible for the management of all wildlife. Prior to the passage of the Heritage Initiative, $2.5 million for nongame and threatened and endangered species came out of the $14-million budget derived from hunters and anglers. Sportsmen paid for the management and protection of all species, except for the donations from the state income tax check off for nongame. Some of the benefits that hunters have derived from the Heritage Fund are: 74 Arizona Game and Fish Department • Sportsmen’s dollars are now used for game and sport fish management. • Better access to public lands and waters through Heritage Public Access. • Game species, such as the pronghorn which is listed as sensitive species, have qualified for Heritage funding. • Increased public awareness and support for wildlife management practices. • Biologists now can focus on game management. • Habitat improvement projects benefit all wildlife. • Biological information collected on one species helps in managing all species. Heritage funds have allowed AZGFD to form wildlife partnerships across the state with everyone from natural resource agencies and sportsmen’s groups to cities and schools. Thanks to Heritage, AZGFD has taken the lead on all wildlife management. As you can see, Heritage is benefiting Arizona hunters. Conservation Education Programs Hunter Education The purpose of Arizona’s Hunter Education Program is to promote safe, knowledgeable and responsible hunter conduct, to emphasize the importance of wildlife management, laws and regulations, and to encourage the safe handling of firearms/bow hunting equipment. Arizona’s Hunter Education Program has been in effect since 1955. The success of this program is dependent on the corps of volunteer instructors trained and certified by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. These instructors give their time and effort to this program so that you, the student, will be able to enjoy hunting safely and responsibly. Today’s increasing criticism of hunting by those opposed to hunting points directly at yesterday’s poor behavior. Tomorrow’s privileges may well rely on instilling in bow and firearms hunters a responsible attitude and to assist them to adopt and follow an acceptable behavior toward people, wildlife and the environment in which they hunt. The Arizona Hunter Education Program is definitely a step in the right direction. is usually a one-hour speaking presentation in a classroom or place of meeting. Field instruction is a hands-on, fishing event, lasting 3 to 4 hours, at a nearby body of water. Sport Fishing Program Boating Education It is an educational program, designed to promote awareness, appreciation and support for Arizona’s recreational fishing opportunities. The Arizona Game and Fish Department conducts fishing clinics, with interested groups, throughout the State of Arizona. The department uses volunteer fishing instructors and supplies all educational materials, rods, reels, bait and terminal tackle. There is no charge for this program. What a deal! A fishing clinic is generally composed of two parts, Classroom Instruction and Field Instruction. Classroom instruction Pleasure boating as a family sport is growing by popularity every year. The U.S. Coast Guard estimated the total number of recreational boats in 1962 at 5.85 million. This number has grown to a current estimate of more than 20 million pleasure boats. Each year, an estimate 75 million people go boating. Today recreational boats are used for a wide variety of activities, including fishing, water skiing, hunting, sailing, paddling, or just plain cruising. Unfortunately, many pleasure boaters will have problems. U.S. Coast Guard national statistics show there are approximately 7,000 boating accidents reported each year, involving about 8,000 boats, which result in nearly 800 fatalities and about $25 million in property damage. Can these accidents be prevented? The answer is an emphatic “YES”. Hunter Education Bonus Point If you have completed the Arizona Hunter Education Course since 1/1/80 you’re entitled to receive a permanent bonus point. To receive the point you must fill out and mail this application to: EDUCATION BRANCH, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2221 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85023. This form must be received by the department 30 days prior to a drawing deadline date for the bonus point to be counted in that drawing. See R12-4-107 on page 54. If you completed the course after January 1, 1991 you will automatically receive the bonus point. Date of completion of Hunter Education Course ______ / ______ / ______ Need More Info? Phone Number (602) 789-3235 azgfd.com Arizona Game and Fish Department 2221 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85023 Full Name _________________________________________________________ LAST FIRST MIDDLE Address ___________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________________________ Zip I certify that the above answers are correct X____________________________________________________________________________ NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED Phone #: ___________________________________ Date of Birth ______ / ______ / ______ Hunter I.D. # ______ / ______ / ______ (NOT LICENSE NUMBER) Transfer Big Game Tags to Minor Child In 2000, a new law became effective which allows a parent or legal guardian to transfer their big game permit tag to a minor child between the ages of 10 and 17. The transfer of tags can only be processed at an Arizona Game and Fish Department office. For additional information, see A.R.S. 17-332.D on page 51 and R12-4-121 on page 59 or contact any AZGFD office. 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 75 Young Hunters in Arizona T his page is designed for young people who are new to the sport of hunting. Hunting has a long-standing tradition that goes back to the beginning of time. It is an activity that if done ethically and correctly, can provide a sense of accomplishment that will not be matched in any other activity that you do. Always remember that hunting is learning. You will never know enough about the activity, but you will have a great time learning and just enjoying the outdoors. Be sure that you are safe, and look out for the people that are taking you afield. Share Your Hunt The Arizona Game and Fish Department would like you to share your hunt with us. We will be publishing some of the letters, photos and e-mails that we receive from you. In addition, Arizona Game and Fish Director Duane Shroufe will respond to each of you with a personal letter and some neat things. Remember that hunting does not necessarily mean that you harvested an animal, so your letter may describe your experiences at camp or in the field. Send letters to: Hunter Education Arizona Game and Fish Department 2221 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85023 E-mail at: dwinslow@gf.state.az.us Special Events for Youth The following organizations provide special youth programs. We suggest that you contact them for special programs. ARIZONA GAME AND FISH EDUCATION BRANCH 2221 W. Greenway Road Phoenix, AZ 85023 (602) 789-3235 Shooting Sports, Outdoors Camps ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION 155 S. Geronimo Road Apache Junction, AZ 85219 Calf Camp DUCKS UNLIMITED 25505 N. 17th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027 Green Wing Events 76 Arizona Game and Fish Department NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION 402 W. Mesquite Drive Cottonwood, AZ 86326 Youth Shooting Sports Camp ARIZONA DEER ASSOCIATION 2017 East Cactus, Suite G 361 Phoenix, AZ 85022 Seminar/Youth Camp QUAIL UNLIMITED COTTONWOOD CHAPTER 565 S. Main Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326 Youth Programs CHANDLER ROD AND GUN CLUB 218 E. Hampton Ave. Mesa, AZ 85210 Youth Programs NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION ARIZONA ELK SOCIETY 1515 W. Willow Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85029 Jakes Events PO Box 18061 Phoenix, AZ 85005 Youth Programs Drawing Odds and Success Rates (Figures taken from 2003 Fall Season) Draw odds reflect an applicant’s chance of receiving their first choice only and are computed without regard to bonus points. Deer Unit Hunt Type Date Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Ant. MD Ant. WT Antlered Ant. WT Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlerless Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Ant. WT Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. WT Ant. MD Ant. WT Antlered Ant. WT Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. WT Ant. MD Antlered Ant. WT Antlered Antlered Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. WT Ant. MD Ant. MD Ant. MD 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/2 12/12-12/31 10/31-11/9 12/12-12/31 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/9 10/17-10/20 10/24-11/2 11/21-11/30 11/21-11/30 10/24-11/2 10/17-10/20 11/21-11/30 10/24-11/2 11/7-11/16 10/31-11/9 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/2 10/3-10/6 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/9 10/24-11/9 12/12-12/31 10/24-11/2 10/24-11/9 10/24-11/9 10/3-10/6 11/7-11/16 11/21-11/30 10/24-10/27 10/31-11/9 12/12-12/31 10/31-11/9 10/24-11/2 12/12-12/31 10/24-11/2 12/12-12/31 10/17-10/23 12/12-12/31 11/7-11/16 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 10/24-11/2 10/3-10/6 12/12-12/31 10/24-10/27 10/31-11/9 10/24-10/27 10/31-11/9 12/12-12/31 11/7-11/16 10/24-10/27 12/12-12/31 11/7-11/16 10/24-10/27 10/31-11/9 10/24-10/27 10/24-10/27 11/7-11/16 10/24-10/27 10/31-11/9 10/31-11/9 Permits 1st and 2nd Draw Hunt Authorized Choice Applicants Odds Success General 1 2 3A/3C 4 5 6A 6A 6B 6B/8 7 8 9 10 10 (Jr.) 12A East 12A East 12A West 12A West 12A West (Jr.) 12B 12B 13A 13B 16A 17A 17B (Jr.) 17B 18A 18B 18B (Jr.) 19A 19B 20A 20A (Jr.) 20B 20C (Jr.) 20C 20C 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 (Jr.) 24A 24A 24B 24B 27 27 (Jr.) 27/28 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 30A 30A 30A 30A 30A 30B 30B 30B 30B 31 Unit Hunt Type Date Permits 1st and 2nd Draw Hunt Authorized Choice Applicants Odds Success General 175 80 150 150 450 350 250 150 50 1000 500 750 700 20 125 50 100 300 500 65 100 50 55 550 375 10 400 450 500 10 525 300 550 10 200 50 250 250 300 400 500 400 500 225 50 350 200 350 350 800 50 250 400 400 200 250 50 550 350 50 300 300 400 250 250 250 400 400 200 2427 1101 1202 1996 5462 5551 1528 830 288 5641 4457 2602 4026 311 2576 4388 6841 7232 1192 4093 1632 3041 6398 1052 1314 110 1924 1043 1483 270 2105 894 2844 134 756 193 726 712 1069 2034 3479 2801 3441 2263 509 1652 1271 1307 1224 4089 517 929 980 935 385 379 702 650 404 429 308 650 855 137 75 129 566 652 543 12 12 19 13 15 12 24 26 19 27 20 38 26 12 8 2 2 5 43 2 6 2 1 67 45 13 35 59 54 5 40 47 28 17 43 32 48 65 37 33 25 22 23 19 16 32 26 39 41 23 13 37 60 68 74 100 9 97 99 19 99 77 80 100 100 98 98 98 59 24 15 13 13 11 15 36 23 23 15 16 4 13 20 50 67 84 32 67 81 40 47 70 19 14 30 11 21 20 100 15 13 29 0 20 18 12 20 32 14 13 43 11 55 24 43 25 11 48 27 32 24 32 33 25 34 47 21 22 46 25 27 27 23 11 13 23 32 31 31 Ant. MD 31 Ant. WT 31 Ant. WT 31 Ant. WT 32 Ant. MD 32 (Jr.) Antlered 32 Ant. MD 32 Ant. WT 32 Ant. WT 32 Ant. WT 33 Ant. MD 33 Ant. MD 33 Ant. WT 33 Ant. WT 33 Ant. WT 34A Ant. WT 34A Ant. WT 34A Ant. WT 34A Ant. MD 34B Ant. MD 34B Ant. MD 34B Ant. WT 34B Ant. WT 34B Ant. WT 35A Ant. WT 35A Ant. WT 35A Ant. WT 35B Ant. WT 35B Ant. WT 35B Ant. WT 36A Ant. WT 36A Ant. WT 36A Ant. MD 36A Ant. MD 36A Ant. WT 36A/36C (Jr.) Antlered 36B Ant. MD 36B Ant. WT 36B Ant. WT 36B Ant. WT 36B Ant. MD 36C Ant. WT 36C Ant. WT 36C Ant. WT 36C Ant. MD 36C Ant. MD 37A Ant. MD 37B Antlered 39/40 Antlered 41 Antlered 42 Antlered 42 (Jr.) Antlered 43A/43B/44A/44BAntlered 45A/45B/45C Antlered 10/24-10/27 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 10/24-10/27 10/24-10/27 11/21-11/30 10/31-11/9 12/12-12/31 11/7-11/16 10/24-10/27 10/24-10/27 10/31-11/9 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 10/24-10/27 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 10/24-10/27 10/24-10/27 10/31-11/9 10/24-10/27 10/24-10/27 12/12-12/31 11/7-11/16 10/24-10/27 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 10/24-10/27 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 10/31-11/9 10/24-10/27 10/24-10/27 11/14-11/30 10/31-11/9 10/24-10/27 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 10/24-10/27 10/24-10/27 11/7-11/16 12/12-12/31 10/24-10/27 10/31-11/9 10/31-11/9 10/31-11/9 10/31-11/9 10/31-11/9 10/31-11/9 11/14-11/23 10/31-11/9 10/31-11/9 100 550 50 450 450 100 650 100 825 625 400 300 700 100 700 950 25 950 75 100 100 275 25 275 300 250 50 400 400 50 550 50 400 300 400 100 100 1000 1000 150 100 250 250 75 100 100 200 600 250 350 200 50 600 200 501 1038 954 652 2098 683 2220 1431 1396 724 717 728 1495 1762 894 2043 1155 1345 457 294 307 204 371 365 234 383 520 351 610 401 641 588 1278 1007 498 513 706 1280 1949 1566 644 226 429 740 366 383 520 1670 923 1413 779 65 1437 565 33 75 7 97 34 22 48 12 85 99 76 75 68 7 99 67 3 99 23 70 44 100 10 100 100 95 11 100 99 16 99 13 49 48 100 27 32 98 75 12 24 96 80 13 40 49 63 48 45 41 43 86 59 50 27 34 58 25 30 47 25 79 32 27 18 18 35 69 28 25 52 18 17 39 13 17 63 13 18 15 30 12 15 30 23 73 12 12 25 48 28 16 20 43 26 19 20 43 12 26 13 12 6 10 11 15 14 13 10/24-11/2 10/24-10/27 11/7-11/14 10/24-11/2 12/12-12/31 10/24-11/2 10/31-11/9 10/31-11/9 12/12-12/31 12/12-12/31 60 150 25 125 30 100 100 75 50 50 288 331 471 242 97 177 164 201 494 414 28 47 5 69 38 67 70 51 12 17 17 12 71 32 46 18 27 52 50 0 Muzzleloader 3B 6B 12B 15 16A (Jr.) 24B 34A 35 35 39/40/41/42 Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered Antlered 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 77 Drawing Odds and Success Rates (Figures taken from 2003 Fall Season) Antelope Unit Hunt Type Elk Date Permits 1st and 2nd Draw Hunt Authorized Choice Applicants Odds Success General 1 2A 2C 3A 3B 3B North 3C 4A 4A (Jr.) 4B 5A 5B 6A 7 (Jr.) 7 9 10 12 13A 13B 17A 18A 18B 19A 19A 19B 19B (Jr.) 21 30A 31/32 34B 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/19-9/24 9/26-10/1 9/19-9/24 9/26-10/1 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/22 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/19-9/22 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 30 30 20 10 5 15 7 11 4 15 2 5 3 4 46 15 20 2 20 5 2 5 25 15 10 26 4 3 6 6 1 5726 2376 2192 898 555 658 340 1411 355 1411 510 943 392 481 5678 1920 5580 159 685 411 272 656 1225 1754 1608 3015 383 335 291 745 388 1 2 2 2 1 4 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 100 97 95 80 80 93 57 100 75 87 100 100 33 75 71 87 75 100 76 60 100 100 77 87 80 76 50 67 100 100 100 Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck 9/19-9/24 9/26-10/1 9/19-9/22 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 9/19-9/24 35 20 1 3 10 15 1 2 896 848 36 130 338 536 81 153 4 2 0 4 2 5 3 1 63 68 0 100 60 67 0 100 Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/29-9/11 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/15-8/28 8/29-9/11 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 8/22-9/4 30 20 10 20 16 4 10 25 5 100 5 3 3 60 60 20 10 15 1 10 435 222 114 140 188 103 187 136 142 835 24 40 122 951 518 382 84 133 77 129 7 13 9 9 13 7 10 27 5 14 20 21 2 7 18 8 12 11 2 10 13 25 20 0 23 25 30 8 20 8 20 67 0 22 7 22 10 13 0 38 Archery 1 3A/3C 3B 3B North 4B 5A 5B 6B 7M 10/18 12 15A/15B 17B 19A 19A 19B North 21 31/32 34B 35 Hunt Type Date Permits 1st and 2nd Draw Hunt Authorized Choice Applicants Odds Success General Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Muzzleloader 2B 8 15A/15B 17B 18A 19A 34B 35 Unit 78 Arizona Game and Fish Department 1 (RV) Antlerless 1 (ES) Antlerless 1 (RV) Antlerless 1/2B/02C Bull 1/2B/02C Antlerless 1/2B/02C Antlerless 1/2C (Jr.) Antlerless 2B AE 2B AE 2B AE 2B Antlerless 2B Antlerless 2B Antlerless 3A/3C Bull 3A/3C East Antlerless 3A East Antlerless 3A East AE 3AW/4B North Antlerless 3B (CH) Antlerless 3B Bull 3B Antlerless 3B Antlerless 3B Bull 3C West Antlerless 4A (Jr.) Antlerless 4A Antlerless 4A Bull 4A Bull 4B Bull 4B Bull 4B/5A (WI) Antlerless 4B/5A (WI) Antlerless 4B/5A (WI) AE 4B/5A (WI) Antlerless 5A Bull 5A Antlerless 5A Antlerless 5A/5B (EW) AE 5B North (TT) AE 5B North (GV) AE 5B North (TT) Antlerless 5B North (ML) Antlerless 5B North Antlerless 5B North Bull 5B South (MM) Antlerless 5B South (HM) Antlerless 5B South Bull 5B South Antlerless 6A Bull 6AN/6A West (Jr.)Antlerless 6A South Antlerless 6B Bull 6B Antlerless 7 Bull 7 East Bull 7 East Antlerless 7 West Antlerless 7 West Bull 8 Antlerless 8 Bull 9 Bull 9 Antlerless 10 Bull 10 Bull 10 Antlerless 10 Antlerless 15A/15B/17A/ 18/19B AE 15A/15B/17A/18/19BAE 12/19-12/23 11/28-12/1 12/5-12/9 11/14-11/20 11/28-12/1 12/12-12/15 10/3-10/6 9/26-10/5 10/10-10/19 9/5-9/14 9/26-10/5 9/5-9/14 10/10-10/19 11/14-11/20 10/17-10/22 8/8-8/21 8/8-8/21 10/3-10/16 10/17-10/22 11/14-11/20 11/28-12/4 12/12-12/18 9/26-10/1 10/17-10/22 10/17-10/22 11/7-11/10 11/14-11/20 9/26-10/1 11/14-11/20 9/26-10/1 11/1-11/30 10/1-10/31 9/1-9/30 12/1-12/31 11/14-11/20 11/28-12/4 10/17-10/23 10/3-10/8 10/3-10/8 10/3-10/8 10/17-10/22 10/17-10/22 11/28-12/4 11/14-11/20 10/3-10/8 10/3-10/8 11/14-11/20 11/28-12/4 11/14-11/20 10/3-10/6 10/3-10/8 11/14-11/20 11/28-12/4 9/26-10/1 11/14-11/20 10/3-10/8 10/3-10/8 11/14-11/20 11/28-12/4 11/14-11/20 11/14-11/20 10/3-10/8 11/14-11/20 9/26-10/1 11/28-12/7 10/3-10/9 35 75 35 360 375 300 150 10 10 10 25 25 25 150 250 15 10 75 10 150 150 225 30 150 125 150 150 10 250 30 10 10 10 10 50 200 275 75 50 35 200 250 200 400 150 300 115 175 735 700 475 140 315 40 345 480 200 435 400 485 200 500 325 20 600 600 45 286 69 8437 3317 1748 1093 129 52 118 20 37 15 1569 685 66 178 208 35 1169 656 675 2915 416 1149 1238 1917 2186 2293 2267 5 7 83 15 1644 768 1818 612 348 271 266 675 958 6290 657 1786 3963 1263 15707 2211 4413 1328 1060 5022 1981 1906 1285 4042 2031 5145 2752 1416 4291 5621 1830 2002 100 30 66 5 15 27 19 5 21 10 100 81 100 12 47 12 5 46 23 14 37 46 1 48 23 20 12 1 15 1 100 100 20 100 5 42 22 15 16 23 87 46 30 11 33 25 6 20 6 36 15 13 39 1 21 35 26 16 30 13 10 45 10 0 50 44 11 20 0 50 48 62 63 60 20 100 9 8 24 40 34 0 80 35 50 31 28 28 87 64 62 51 24 80 28 75 50 100 100 50 52 52 67 49 58 43 26 47 30 30 45 67 49 50 49 45 35 35 33 88 38 23 54 45 28 30 42 44 46 80 29 29 11/28-12/14 10/31-11/16 30 20 232 116 20 28 56 53 Drawing Odds and Success Rates (Figures taken from 2003 Fall Season) Elk Unit Elk Hunt Type Date Permits 1st and 2nd Draw Hunt Authorized Choice Applicants Odds Success General 15AB/17/18/ 19B/20AC 15AB/17/18/ 19B/20AC 19A 19A 22 22 22 North 22 North 22 South 23 23 North 23 North 23 North 23 South 23 South 23 South 24A 27 27 27 27 (Jr.) 28/31 Antlerless 9/26-10/12 65 77 94 37 AE Antlerless Bull Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless AE Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless 9/26-10/12 11/28-12/7 11/14-11/20 10/17-10/23 12/5-12/11 10/17-10/23 9/26-10/1 10/17-10/23 11/28-12/4 10/17-10/23 12/5-12/11 9/26-10/1 10/17-10/23 9/26-10/1 12/5-12/11 12/1-12/31 10/17-10/20 9/26-10/1 11/14-11/20 10/3-10/6 11/21-12/7 20 15 5 5 135 85 30 15 100 30 90 20 20 15 20 5 300 25 350 100 10 252 84 201 74 2248 474 2039 56 1758 206 336 2026 54 610 167 148 1795 4608 4362 553 21 8 24 3 5 8 27 2 33 8 20 37 1 52 2 18 3 20 1 11 34 55 85 27 0 100 60 40 100 33 49 58 47 100 30 79 38 80 21 96 31 52 0 Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Bull 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 10/17-10/22 9/26-10/1 11/7-11/12 11/7-11/12 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 9/26-10/1 40 20 250 15 220 300 200 3 20 2911 1014 414 570 916 3198 479 56 245 2 4 76 3 30 11 57 7 4 88 95 19 93 23 36 39 33 85 Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Bull 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 350 150 150 50 30 35 300 180 150 125 150 350 150 300 165 375 400 150 190 360 75 75 100 100 100 240 80 80 140 160 125 100 776 3817 182 970 46 494 630 1946 231 1029 1633 746 1014 378 2171 987 746 1679 2040 706 162 390 536 177 801 270 706 172 1094 235 1667 2818 49 5 93 8 69 8 50 12 93 17 13 52 17 100 11 44 67 13 14 67 69 26 23 66 15 100 17 57 16 72 10 4 21 59 27 68 30 41 23 37 14 35 58 31 30 13 60 32 18 34 43 18 10 40 44 17 46 9 30 21 53 30 31 72 10 Bull 10 Antlerless 15A/15B/17/18/19BAE 15A/15B/17/18/19BAntlerless 16A Bull 19A Bull 21 Bull 22 Bull 22 Antlerless 23 Antlerless 23 Bull 27 Antlerless 27 Bull 28/31 AE 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/19-10/2 11/7-11/20 11/14-11/27 11/14-11/27 11/7-11/20 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 9/12-9/25 125 125 25 25 3 15 5 140 85 125 100 250 150 5 1903 91 155 13 22 78 109 522 122 114 360 357 2288 16 8 100 15 100 13 24 6 32 87 100 31 89 9 67 62 12 17 4 0 40 60 16 20 14 6 15 34 67 Elk Herd-Units: MM = Melatone Mesa RV = Round Valley EW = East Sunset/West Sunset/Meteor Crater TT= Twin Arrows/Two Guns/Grapevine WI = Winslow. CH= CHAMP Hunt ES = Escudilla GV = Grapevine HM = Hutch Mtn. ML = Marshall Lake Things You Need While Enjoying the Outdoors Archery 1 1 3A/3C 3A/3C 3B 3B 4A 4A 4B 4B 5A 5A 5B North 5B North 5B South 5B South 6A North 6A North 6A South 6A South 6A West 6A West 6B 6B 7 East 7 East 7M 7M 7 West 7 West 8 9 Permits 1st and 2nd Draw Hunt Authorized Choice Applicants Odds Success Date Archery Muzzleloader 1 3A/3C 4B 5A 6A 6A 8 16A 22 South Hunt Type Unit Here are some suggested minimum items you should take on an extended outing when you are hunting, fishing, or hiking in Arizona. Make sure you know how to use each item before leaving home. Have a safe and enjoyable trip and come back alive and well. ❏ Activity Items (Gun, Tag, License, Camera) ❏ Shelter (Tent, Tarp, Camper) ❏ Large Water Containers (Filled) ❏ Pack Frame ❏ Cell Phone ❏ Personal Items: Toiletries, Medications, Extra Eye Glasses ❏ Knife, Saw, Ax, ❏ Cooking and Eating Items ❏ Sleeping Bag ❏ Food ❏ Cooler with Ice ❏ Camp Stool ❏ First Aid Kit ❏ Survival Pack and Canteens ❏ Garbage Bags ❏ Binoculars ❏ Clothing Changes ❏ Compass and Map ❏ Lantern and Flashlights Come-along, Shovel ❏ Campfire Utensils ❏ Foul Weather Gear ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ ❏ ___________________ 2004 - 2005 Arizona Hunting Regulations 79 Sunrise/Sunset July 1, 2004 — June 30, 2005 Times shown are for Phoenix, Arizona. Figure up to nine minutes earlier for eastern areas, nine minutes later for western areas. DATE RISE SET DATE RISE SET DATE RISE SET DATE RISE SET July 1 5:22 7:42 Sept. 30 6:21 6:14 Dec. 30 7:32 5:29 Mar. 31 6:17 6:47 July 8 5:25 7:41 Oct. 7 6:26 6:05 Jan. 6 7:33 5:34 April. 7 6:08 6:52 July 15 5:29 7:39 Oct. 14 6:32 5:56 Jan. 13 7:32 5:40 April 14 5:59 6:57 July 22 5:33 7:35 Oct. 21 6:37 5:48 Jan. 20 7:31 5:47 April 21 5:51 7:03 July 29 5:38 7:31 Oct. 28 6:43 5:40 Jan. 27 7:27 5:54 April 28 5:43 7:08 Aug. 5 5:43 7:25 Nov. 4 6:49 5:34 Feb. 3 7:23 6:01 May 5 5:36 7:13 Aug. 12 5:48 7:18 Nov. 11 6:56 5:28 Feb. 10 7:17 6:07 May 12 5:30 7:19 Aug. 19 5:53 7:10 Nov. 18 7:02 5:24 Feb. 17 7:10 6:14 May 19 5:25 7:24 Aug. 26 5:58 7:02 Nov. 25 7:09 5:21 Feb. 24 7:03 6:20 May 26 5:21 7:29 Sept. 2 6:03 6:53 Dec. 2 7:15 5:20 Mar. 3 6:54 6:26 June 2 5:19 7:33 Sept. 9 6:07 6:43 Dec. 9 7:20 5:20 Mar. 10 6:45 6:31 June 9 5:17 7:37 Sept. 16 6:12 6:34 Dec. 16 7:25 5:22 Mar. 17 6:36 6:37 June 16 5:18 7:39 Sept. 23 6:17 6:24 Dec. 23 7:29 5:25 Mar. 24 6:27 6:423 June 23 5:19 7:41 June 30 5:21 7:42 Raffles, Clinics and Partnerships Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Special Raffle Arizona Elk Society’s Special Elk Tag Raffle The Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society will raffle one Arizona special sheep permit, valid in Units 9, 10, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D and 16A from October 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005. Raffle tickets are $25. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Ram Recognition Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. For more information contact: Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, P.O. Drawer 7545, Phoenix, AZ 85011 or call (480) 854-8950 or visit their web site at www.adbss.org. The Arizona Elk Society is selling raffle tickets, $20 each or six for $100 for a special elk tag which can be used in all legal hunting units throughout the state, except on tribal lands, from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2004. The drawing, which will be on Aug. 14, 2004, is open to residents and nonresidents. The winning ticket holder need not be present to win. This drawing offers one of the two special elk tags available in Arizona; the other tag will be sold at auction. In the past, the auction tag has sold for as much as $137,500. All of the revenue generated from the sale of these tags is used for on-the-ground projects in Arizona to benefit elk and other wildlife. The raffle winner will receive all tags, permits and licenses required plus a shoulder mount from Patrick Oium of Verde Valley Taxidermy. For raffle tickets or additional information, contact Cookie Nicoson at (928) 635-1074, P.O. Box 423, Williams, AZ 86046, or visit www.arizonaelksociety.org. Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Clinic The Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society will hold its free annual Hunter's Clinic at the Mountain Preserve Reception Center, 1431 E. Dunlap, Phoenix, on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004 from 8 a.m. to noon. This clinic is held to assist this year's sheep permittees with their upcoming hunt. Hunting techniques, trophy identification, proper equipment, and hunter ethics are emphasized. Game and Fish, BLM and other land management agencies will have representatives on-hand to answer specific questions about bighorn sheep habitat and populations. The department strongly encourages bighorn sheep permittees to attend the clinic. For further information, please contact the Society at (480) 854-8950 or visit their web site at www.adbss.org. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Clinics The Red Mountain Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will hold its annual Elk Hunter's Clinic at the Mesa Hilton Pavilion, Alma School Road and the Superstition Freeway in Mesa, on August 17, 2004. Call (480) 988-4262 for information. The Phoenix Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s clinic will be on August 18, 2004 at the Mountain Preserve Reception Center, 1431 E. Dunlap in Phoenix. For additional information call (623) 826-1348. The clinics are held to assist elk hunters on their upcoming hunt. Early and late season hunting techniques, field care, and field judging will be emphasized. Additional information about the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is available at www.azod.com/ AZRMEF. 80 Arizona Game and Fish Department Arizona Antelope Foundation Clinic The Arizona Antelope Foundation will hold a free annual antelope hunter’s clinic on August 17, 2004 at the Club Rio located at 430 North Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281. The Clinic is held to assist pronghorn hunters on their upcoming hunt. Hunting techniques, field judging, animal care, and unit specific information is emphasized. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will have personnel available to answer questions and strongly encourages antelope hunters to attend the clinic. For more information contact the Foundation at (602) 433-9077 or visit www.azantelope.org. Arizona Deer Association Hunters Clinic The Arizona Deer Association Hunters Clinic will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. at the Mountain Preserve Reception Center located at 1431 E. Dunlap, Phoenix, AZ. The Clinic is held to assist deer hunters on their upcoming hunts. Hunting techniques, field judging, animal care and unit specific information is emphasized. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will have personnel available to answer questions and strongly encourages deer hunters to attend the clinic. For more information, contact The Arizona Deer Association at (602) 395-DEER or visit www.azdeer.org.