Arizona Game and Fish Department

2008 Spring Turkey,
Javelina, Buffalo and Bear

azgfd.gov

Hunt Draw Information

To report violators, call the Department’s Operation Game Thief line: (800) 35-0700.

Use this booklet to apply for Arizona’s 2008 Spring turkey, Javelina, buffalo and
bear hunt drawing.
Hunt permit application deadline is tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 at 7 p.m. (MSt).
the online application service is not available. Only use paper applications. Hunt
permit applications can be submitted by mail or at any department office.
the 2007-08 Arizona Hunting and trapping Regulations can be found at azgfd.gov or
at any department office or license dealer.

The entire Phoenix headquarters complex of the Arizona
Game and Fish Department will be moving mid to late
October 2007.
Our new location will be at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility just
west of Interstate 17 and Carefree Highway.
The new address is:
Arizona Game and Fish Department
5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086
The main phone number will remain 602-942-3000.
All other direct phone numbers and extensions for employees and
work units will change.
For additional information, visit our web site at www.azgfd.gov.

Important Information for 2008
This list is for informational purposes only and lists important information or major changes that have occurred since publication of the last hunt draw booklet.
Individuals should thoroughly read and understand the appropriate regulations
prior to making application or going afield. The 2007-08 Arizona Hunting and
Trapping Regulations can be found at azgfd.gov, or at any department office or
license dealer.

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
Michael M. Golightly, Chair — Flagstaff
William H. McLean — Gold Canyon
Bob Hernbrode — Tucson
Jennifer L. Martin — Phoenix
Robert R. Woodhouse — Roll

Bears: Annual Female Harvest Limit An annual female harvest limit

ARIZONA GAME AND FISH Department
2221 W. Greenway Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85023
(602) 942-3000
azgfd.gov

Juniors-Only Hunts Discounted youth hunt permit-tag fees apply only to
Juniors-Only Hunts. If you are applying for any general hunts, the higher of the
hunt permit-tag fees must be submitted.

has been established for each bear hunt unit. If the annual female harvest limit is
reached in a bear unit, the current hunt, as well as future hunts during the same
calendar year in that unit, will close to bear hunting. Refer to Commission Order
9 on pages 19-20.

Family and Super Conservation Licenses Family and Super Conservation
Licenses may not be obtained through the big game draw process. These licenses
can only be purchased at Arizona Game and Fish Department offices.

The Phoenix office will relocate
mid- to late October.
The new address will be:
5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086

One Application, One Envelope No more than one (1) application form

(four applicants) and the payment can be included in one (1) envelope, regardless
of the genus you are applying for.

Duane L. Shroufe, Director
Steve K. Ferrell, Deputy Director
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS
Mike Senn — Field Operations
Bob Broscheid — Wildlife Management
Harry Seck — Special Services
Ty Gray — Information and Education

For Reference to Laws and Rules Arizona Revised Statutes and Commission Rules are printed in the Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations book,
which is printed each May. To review an Arizona Revised Statute or Commission
Rule mentioned in this document, refer to the current Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet. Laws and rules also may be viewed at azgfd.gov. Select
Inside AZGFD in the left column. Then select Rulemaking Process.

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 86409
(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
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.



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If you require this document in an alternative format,
please contact the AZGFD Deputy Director as listed above
or by calling TTY at 1 (800) 367-8939.

Useful Phone Numbers
Want To Know If You Were Drawn?

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).
Or visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department Web site at: azgfd.gov.

Main Number: (602) 942-3000

Choose 1 for known extension or name
Choose 2 for Draw and Bonus Points
Choose 3 for a list of services

Report a Game or Fish Violation
1 (800) 352-0700

General Information

Wildlife News (602) 789-3700
Weekly Fishing Report (602) 789-3701
Leftover Permits (602) 789-3702

Report Vandalism or Livestock
Depredation
1 (800) VANDALS (826-3257)

Mandatory Harvest Reporting of:

Bear 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327)
Lion 1 (877) 438-0447
Archery Deer 1 (866) 903-DEER (3337)

On the cover: Seth Wakeling with a turkey, and Kevin Crouch with a javelina.

Arizona Game and Fish Department — azgfd.gov

License Information
Who Can Go?
Everyone needs a license to hunt wildlife in
Arizona. You need in your possession a valid
hunt or combination hunt and fish license, plus
any required hunt permit-tags, nonpermit-tags,
or stamps. A Class H Three-Day Non-resident
Hunting License is not valid for big game.
YOUNG HUNTERS – Anyone 14 years of age
or older needs a license to hunt wildlife in
Arizona. You need in your possession a valid hunt or combination hunt and fish license,
plus any required hunt permit-tags, nonpermit-tags or stamps.
A person under 14 may hunt wildlife other than
big game without a license only when accompanied by a properly licensed person 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 hunt or combination hunt and
fish license, a valid Hunter Education Course
completion card, plus any required permittags, nonpermit-tags and stamps.

Where to Buy Licenses
Arizona hunting licenses can be obtained from
license dealers throughout the state or from
any Arizona Game and Fish Department office
(see locations on page 2 of this booklet).
A list of license dealers can be found at azgfd.
gov.
If you are applying for a big game draw or
bonus points, you may purchase your general hunt or combination hunt and fish license

while you are entering your application for
the draw. The license will not be mailed until
the draw is finalized. Family Licenses, Super
Conservation Licenses, and Child Hunting and
Combination Licenses may not be obtained
through the draw; these licenses must be purchased at department offices.

Lifetime License Holders
If a lifetime license holder changes resident
status from Arizona, the licensee must then purchase non-resident stamps, tags, and permits. A
non-resident tag or stamp can accompany your
lifetime resident license. If you are a lifetime license holder who has moved out of state, the
10 percent non-resident cap does not apply to
you. The lifetime license will remain legal for
the taking of all wildlife as permitted by law.
Residency may be re-established 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
A resident is 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 tag 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 or a tag.
Arizona residents may purchase a resident license. All other individuals must purchase a
non-resident license.

Three-Day Non-Resident License
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. This license
is not valid for hunting big game nor is it valid when applying for big game hunts through
the draw process.

Lost License or Tag Replacement
Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags and nonpermittags may be replaced for a fee at any Arizona
Game and Fish Department license dealer. Consult R12-4-103 Duplicate Tags and Licenses for
additional information. Stamps cannot be replaced, they must be repurchased.

Physically Challenged Hunters
Those hunters who are physically challenged
may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/
Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217
for a description of this permit. Contact any
Arizona Game and Fish Department office for
additional information and application.

Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt
in Arizona
Pursuant to new regulations by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF),
non-immigrant 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.

Did You Know?
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is collecting photos of hunters in the field
in Arizona with their take. Your photo may end up in a Department publication.
Send your high-resolution digital submissions to hhougham@azgfd.gov. Or mail
photos to Heidi Hougham, IEPB, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2221 W.
Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85023.

2008 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information



Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information
The fees listed on this page are valid for 2008 hunts. Please refer to Notes below.
LICENSES
RESIDENT
NON-RESIDENT
General Hunting (Class G)
Combination Hunt and Fish (Class F)
Three-Day Hunting (Class H) – not valid for big game
Super Conservation Hunting (Class M)
Super Conservation Combination Hunt and Fish (Class N)
Family General Hunting (Class J)
Family Combination Hunt and Fish (Class K)
Trapping
Sport Falconry

$32.25
$54.00
NA
See page 5
See page 5
See page 5
See page 5
$30.00
$87.50

$151.25
$225.75
$61.25
NA
NA
NA
NA
$275.00
$87.50

YOUTH/Child
$15.001
$20.00 /$26.502
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—
See page 5
See page 5
$10.003
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1

HUNT PERMIT-TAGS
RESIDENT
NON-RESIDENT
YOUTH
Obtained only through application and drawing procedures; price shown includes $7.50 draw application fee.
Bonus Point
Deer Hunt Permit-tag
Antelope Hunt Permit-tag
Elk Hunt Permit-tag
Turkey Hunt Permit-tag
Javelina Hunt Permit-tag
Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-tag5
Buffalo – Bull or Any Hunt Permit-tag
Buffalo – Cow Hunt Permit-tag
Buffalo – Cow or Yearling Hunt Permit-tag
Buffalo – Yearling Hunt Permit-tag
Bear Hunt Permit-tag5
Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-tag (2 tags)
Pheasant Hunt Permit-tag (2 tags)

$7.50
$42.25
$85.00
$121.50
$25.50
$28.75
$272.50
$1,095.00
$659.50
$659.50
$362.75
$29.75
$22.50
$7.50

$7.50
$232.75
$485.00
$595.00
$77.75
$105.00
$1,407.50
$5,452.25
$3,262.75
$3,262.75
$1,754.75
$245.00
$22.50
$7.50

$7.50
$32.504
—
$57.504
$17.504
$22.504
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—
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NONPERMIT-TAGS
RESIDENT
NON-RESIDENT
YOUTH
These tags may be purchased over-the-counter at any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or license
dealer.

Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag6
Fall Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag
Fall Bear Nonpermit-tag5
Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag5
Bobcat Permit-tag (For sale or export)7

STAMPS
Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Stamp
Migratory Bird Stamp
State Waterfowl Stamp
Federal Waterfowl Stamp

$34.75
$18.00
$22.25
$14.50
$3.00

$225.25
$70.25
$237.50
$225.00
$3.00

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RESIDENT

NON-RESIDENT

YOUTH

$15.00
$4.50
$8.75
$15.00

$15.00
$4.50
$8.75
$15.00

—
$4.508
$8.758
$15.008

Duplicate licenses, tags and stamps: Contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department
Notes:
1. For children at least age 10 during the license year, but less than age 14. These
licenses may not be purchased through
the big game draw. The Child General
Hunting (Class G) and Child Combination
Hunt and Fish (Class F) licenses are valid
for both residents and non-residents and
may only be purchased at Arizona Game
and Fish Department offices.
2. For youth less than 21 years of age. Youth
Combination Hunt and Fish license fees



apply before and throughout the calendar
year of their 20th birthday. The Youth Class
F license is valid for both residents and nonresidents. This license may be purchased
through a big game draw.
3. For youth 14-17 years of age. A Youth license is valid for both residents and
non-residents.
4. Youth permit-tag fees are for “Juniors-Only”
designated hunts. If (—) is listed, use respective resident or non-resident fees. If a person

Arizona Game and Fish Department — azgfd.gov

is applying for a Juniors-Only hunt and a
regular hunt on the same application, the
higher of the tag fees must be enclosed.
5. Mandatory physical check-in.
6. Mandatory harvest reporting.
7. Not available at license dealers.
8. Youth, less than 16 years of age, are not required to purchase a state migratory bird
stamp, state waterfowl stamp, or a federal
waterfowl stamp.

Family and Super Conservation Licenses
The new Family and Super Conservation licenses for 2008 are designed to help you maximize your recreational dollar.
See the cost-saving breakdowns below to determine what license packages are best for you.
FAMILY LICENSES – only available at Department offices, not through the draw
These are great values for married couples and parents with children under age 18. The first adult pays full license price, a legal spouse receives
a 20-percent discount, and license fees are greatly discounted for every
child in the immediate family under age 18. These licenses may not be
obtained through the big game draw.

Family License Class3

What It Includes

Eligibility: Residents only. Licenses may be purchased at any Game and
Fish office. Family licenses may be issued to members of an immediate
family residing in the same household. Immediate family means one
adult, or two adults who are married to each other, and their children
under age 18, including adoptive children, stepchildren, foster children,
and other children for whom they are legal guardians.

Primary Adult1 Legal Spouse Each Child2 Family of 4 Total Price

General Hunt license
Hunting (Class J)
Combo Hunt and Fish (Class K) Combo Hunt and Fish license

$ 32.25
$ 54.00

$ 25.80
$ 43.20

$ 88.05 (Save $29)
$137.20 (Save $24)

$ 15.00
$ 20.00

SUPER CONSERVATION LICENSES – only available at Department offices, not through the draw
These super package deals combine multiple licenses, stamps and tags
to create outstanding values for avid anglers and hunters. These licenses may not be obtained through the big game draw.

Super Conservation License Class
Super Hunting (Class M)3
Super Combination Hunt and Fish
(Class N)3

Eligibilty: Residents only. The Super Conservation Hunt and Super Conservation Combination Hunt and Fish licenses are available to residents
only, and may only be purchased at Game and Fish offices.

What It Includes

General Hunt license, Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat stamp, state waterfowl
stamp and state migratory bird stamp privileges. Also includes over-thecounter archery deer, fall archery turkey, fall bear and mountain lion tags.
General Fish license, Urban Fish license, trout stamp, and General Hunt
license, Unit 12 A (North Kaibab) Habitat stamp, state waterfowl stamp, state
migratory bird stamp, over-the-counter archery deer, fall archery turkey, fall
bear and mountain lion tags.

Resident

Non-resident

$ 118.00
(Save $37)

not available

$163.00
(Save $50)

not available

Notes:
1.

A Primary Adult license must be purchased before a spouse or child license
can be issued.

2.

A Child is defined as at least age 14 during the license year and under age
18 at the time of purchase. EXCEPT: when a license is purchased for the
next calendar year, then the child must be under age 18 on Jan. 1 of the

calendar year the license is being purchased for.
3.

Super Conservation Hunt (Class M) and Super Conservation Combination
Hunt and Fish (Class N) licenses, and Family licenses (Class J and K) can
only be purchased at department offices. They cannot be purchased
thorugh the draw or at license dealers.

Other Licenses Only Available at Arizona Game and Fish Offices
LIFETIME LICENSES
Available only to Arizona residents. License valid for
lifetime. Fee schedule varies by license type and age.
For more information, visit azgfd.gov and type “lifetime license” in the search box.
• General Fishing, Class A – valid all species except
trout
• General Hunting, Class G
• Combo Hunt and Fish, Class F – valid all species
• Trout Stamp – validates Class A for taking of trout
• Wildlife Benefactor – includes Combo Hunt and Fish
privileges

COMPLIMENTARY LICENSES
Must meet criteria to qualify for free license that includes Combo Hunt and Fish and Urban Fishing privileges.
• Pioneer
Person must be 70 years of age or older, plus 25 consecutive years as a bona fide Arizona resident immediately preceding application for license.
• Disabled Veteran
Person must show certification from the Veteran’s Administration confirming permanent service connected disabilities rated as 100% disabling, plus one or more
consecutive years as a bona fide Arizona resident immediately preceding application
for license.

2008 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information



Draw Information
The Draw
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.

Qualifications
Individuals wishing to participate in a drawing or to purchase bonus points must apply
in writing using the Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form.
Each applicant must possess a valid license for
the year in which the hunt will take place or
possess a lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’s
license. Non-resident Three-Day Class H licenses may not be used in applying for big game
hunt 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 for a license on each paper application
submitted. Only one license will be issued to
you and you will receive a refund for the other license fees submitted. The license will not
be mailed until the draw is finalized.

Applying For A Hunt
Paper applications for hunt permit-tags must
be made on Hunt Permit-Tag Application Forms
available at Department offices, Web site, and
license dealers. Please use the current year’s
application form, that is WHITE in color. Do
not use any previous year’s application form
as certain important changes have been made.
Applications not prepared in a legible manner
may be deemed not valid and shall be rejected as specified in R12-4-104(D). Use standard
blue or black ink (no gel ink).
No more than four people may apply on one
application in one envelope. All applicants in a



group must apply for the same hunt number(s)
and in the same order of preference on the
same form.
No person may submit more than one valid application per genus of wildlife in any calendar
year, except as specified in R12-4-104(L), when
genera are drawn in multiple drawings.
No more than one genus may be included on
each Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form. Use
a separate form and envelope for each genus of wildlife you wish to hunt. You can list
a general hunt as your first choice and another weapons type hunt for the same genus as
another choice on the same application—just
be sure they are in the same numerical series.
Use only one application per genus, even if you
are mixing weapons choices. Do not cut or alter application form.
Only a single application and the correct fees
must be included in one (1) envelope. More
than one (1) application in an envelope may
result in rejection of all applications.

Hunt Permit, Bonus Points
Disclaimer
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,
such as activation of military or emergency
personnel, as stated in R12-4-107.

Fees
When submitting paper applications, each applicant shall enclose the following fees:
1. The fee for the appropriate hunt permit-tag,
which includes the permit application fee.
2. Fee for a hunting license, if a license is requested. Be sure to enclose license fees on
each application, if required, for each person who is applying on the application for
a hunting license.

Arizona Game and Fish Department — azgfd.gov

3. Discounted youth hunt permit-tag fees
are for “Juniors-Only” designated hunts.
If a person is applying for a Juniors-Only
hunt and a regular hunt on the same application, the higher of the tag fees must
be enclosed.
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 and will
result in rejection.
One personal check or money order can cover all fees for the application.
The permit and license fees are specified in the
fee schedule on pages 4-5. The hunt permittag fees on page 4 include the non-refundable
application fee.
A $25 fee will be charged for each returned or
dishonored check.

Submitting Applications
Applications (except first-come, sandhill crane,
pheasant, and raptor applications) may be
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 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
Permit-Tag Application Schedule on page 10.
Postmarks don’t count.
Complete and proper preparation of an
application is the sole responsibility of the
applicant.

What Happens To My
Application?
Any application not properly prepared, submitted with insufficient fees, cash, or one that is
illegible is not valid and will be rejected.

Draw Information
If there is an error and your paper application
is received by the Department on or before
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, 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 applicant may then prepare a new Hunt
Permit-Tag Application Form, include the appropriate fees and re-apply by the scheduled
deadline date.

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 permittags available for all applicants in that group.
Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each successful applicant.

What If I’m Not Drawn?
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.
Over-payments and hunt permit-tag fees re-

ceived with unsuccessful applications will be
returned to applicant “A,” as shown on the
Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form. Application and license fees will not be refunded.
You will not be issued or charged for more
than one license.

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 genus per drawing.

If you or a member of your group elected to
donate your fees or a portion thereof, the donation will not be refunded. A hunting license is
required to apply in a drawing. If an application
is rejected and a license has been requested,
the license will not be issued.

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 the application fee per applicant.
Your application will NOT be entered into the
draw and you will not receive a refund on the
license fee or the application fee. Do not include the fee for the hunt permit-tag for the
genus in which you are applying for the bonus
point. A bonus point purchase costs you only
the license fee (if needed) and the $7.50 application fee per applicant.

Unsuccessful, valid applications will be awarded bonus points.
Big game hunt permit-tags remaining after the
drawing will be issued on a first-come, firstserved basis as specified in the hunt permit-tag
application schedule on page 10.

Purchasing A Bonus Point Only
In the event you do not wish to participate in
a big game drawing for turkey, javelina, buffalo or bear, but still wish to accumulate bonus
points for these genera, you may “purchase a
bonus point.”
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

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.
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.

2008 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information



How to Apply for the Draw
Completing Your Paper Hunt Permit-tag Application Form

B Enter your correct date of birth
(mm/dd/yyyy).
C Enter your Social Security Number. In accordance with Federal Requirement, 42 U.S.C.
Section 666 (A)(13) and A.R.S. 25-320 (N) and
25-502 (K), you must provide your valid 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. Any invalid
SSN will result in rejection. If you are not a U.S.
citizen 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
prior to submitting and enter it on the application. See #6. You may obtain a Department
issued ID number by calling (602) 942-3000
during business hours.



F

Second Choice
Hunt Number

Fourth Choice
Hunt Number

Third Choice
Hunt Number

Fifth Choice
Hunt Number

APPLICANT A
d ) ( y

y

y

B
PERMIT-TAG FORM • A

A Enter the hunt number(s) of the hunt(s)
in which you wish to participate. The hunt
number will indicate the genus (deer, turkey,
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, turkey hunts are in the 4000 series, etc. All hunt numbers on an application
must be in the same series. YOU CANNOT 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. You may only apply for either a
bonus point or a valid hunt number for any
genus, NOT both.

Date of Birth
( m m ) ( d

F

Numbered paragraphs correspond to numbers circled on the SAMPLE form, use it to
assist you in completing your form.

First Choice
Hunt Number

A

y )

C

Arizona Hunting License Number
(must include the 2 letter prefix)

Check One
Non-resident

Federal Requirement: Social Security Number

D
Department I.D. Number if different from SSN

Resident

F

E
Last Name

First

M.I.

G
Address

(must use home mailing address)
City

State

Daytime Phone Number

Signature (Must be signed by or for Applicant A)
Complete Only To Apply
For A Hunt License G
Class G Hunting
Class F Hunt/Fish

Zip Code

SIGN ON LINE BELOW

H
LICENSE FORM • A

R12-4-104 explains application and drawing procedures in detail, see the 2007-08
Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations. 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.

G

Sex

Weight

J

K

I
X_____________________________________________
Height
Ft. In.

L

Hair

Eyes

M

N

P

Res
Res

AB-

Class G Hunting
Class F Hunt/Fish

Non-Res
Non-Res

DE-

Class F Youth Hunt/Fish

Res

C-

Youth Hunt/Fish

Non-Res

F-

AZ Residency
Yrs. Mos.

O

No license
refund will be
issued if you
are not drawn.

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 on each
application you submit by completing the license portion of the application form. The license fee must
be included with each application. See the applicable hunt regulations for license fees.

D 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
period of 30 days immediately preceding the
date of application for a license.
E 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. You may purchase a license through
the draw by completing the License Application
Form on the bottom of the application and submitting payment with each of your applications
if you are not licensed.
F Enter your Department I.D. Number (formerly called Sportsman I.D.). This number is
for those individuals who choose to use a Department issued I.D. Number instead of a social

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security number to track bonus points or for
non-U.S. citizens. 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. You must
still provide a valid SSN even if you provide a
valid Department I.D. Number. See #3.
G Enter your correct full name (last name
first), home mailing address, city, state and
zip code.
H The Department will make three attempts
within a 24-hour period to notify you of
errors in your paper application if the application is received on or before Tuesday,
Sept. 25, 2007. If you wish to participate in
this service, please list a telephone number
where you can be reached. You are not re-

How to Apply for the Draw
quired to enter your telephone number.
I Each individual applying, or an appointed
individual, must sign the appropriate application section.
COMPLETE 10-16 ONLY IF APPLYING FOR
A LICENSE.
J Enter M for Male, F for Female.
K Enter your weight in pounds.
L Enter your height in feet and inches.
M Enter the appropriate abbreviation for
hair color:
BLD - Bald		
BLK - Black
BLN - Blonde		
BRN - Brown
GRY - Gray		
RED - Red

SDY - Sandy		

WHT - White

N Enter the appropriate abbreviation for
eye color:
BLK - Black BLU - Blue BRN - Brown
GRN - Green GRY - Gray HZL - Hazel
O Enter the number of years and/or months
that you have been a resident of Arizona. (See
page 8, Completing Your Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form, # 4, to determine if you qualify.)
No entry is required here for a nonresident
applicant.
P Check the box next to the license type which
you wish to purchase. If you are requesting a
license on more than one application, you
must specify the same class of license on
each application and include the license fee

with each application. You will not be issued
or charged for more than one license. If you
are not licensed for the year in which the hunt
will occur, you must complete the License Application Form for each genus applied for and
include payment for a license with each application. 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 be refunded only
the hunt permit-tag fee. You must possess or
purchase a license to participate in a drawing
or to purchase a bonus point. No refunds will
be issued for license or application fees if you
apply in a drawing and are unsuccessful in the
drawing. If you do not check the box next to
the license type you wish to purchase, your
application will be rejected.

Help Arizona’s Big Game Species: Donate to the Big Game Habitat Fund
Arizona’s array of big game species is one of
the most diverse in the nation. By contributing to the Big Game Habitat Fund, you become
our partner in conservation, helping the Arizona Game and Fish Department improve wildlife
habitat across the state.
Q 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.

Q

Funds derived from hunter donations are
used to conduct habitat improvement projects for all of Arizona’s big game species. To
view some of the projects accomplished with
these funds please visit our Web site at: azgfd.
gov/landowner.

You can become part of Arizona’s 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.

If unsuccessful, I wish to donate $_______.___ from my refund to the Big Game Habitat Fund.

2008 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information



Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Spring 2008
Hunt permit-tag applications will be accepted and processed in accordance with R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 and this schedule.

Drawing
Hunt

Acceptance
Dates1

Correction
Period2

Deadline Dates3

Applications accepted
on or after:

Deadline 5 p.m. (MST)
in Department offices

Deadline 7 p.m. (MST) in
Department offices on:

Hunt permit-tags
mailed out by:

Refund warrants
mailed out by:

Sept. 25, 2007
Sept. 25, 2007
Sept. 25, 2007
Sept. 25, 2007

Oct. 9, 2007
Oct. 9, 2007
Oct. 9, 2007
Oct. 9, 2007

Nov. 16, 2007
Nov. 16, 2007
Nov. 16, 2007
Nov. 16, 2007

Nov. 30, 2007
Nov. 30, 2007
Nov. 30, 2007
Nov. 30, 2007

Spring Turkey
Spring Javelina
Spring Buffalo
Spring Bear

(See note 1)
(See note 1)
(See note 1)
(See note 1)

First Come 4
Applications accepted by mail only
on or after:

Hunt
Spring Turkey
Spring Javelina
Spring Buffalo
Spring Bear

Acceptance Dates
Nov. 19, 2007 5
Nov. 19, 2007 5
Nov. 19, 2007 5
Nov. 19, 2007 5

Notes:
1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big
game listed above as soon as the applicable year hunt information
is available on the Department’s Web site (azgfd.gov), or from any
Game and Fish Department office or license dealer, unless otherwise noted in the Hunt Permit-tag Application schedule.
2. If a paper Hunt Permit-tag Application that is submitted contains an

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error and is received by Sept. 25, 2007, 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 may be extended
in the event of a Department related system failure.
4. First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly.
Applicants are advised to check with the Department before submitting an application for leftover permits. A listing of leftover permits
is available by telephone at (602) 789-3702, or online at azgfd.gov.
5. Applications for first come permits, if available for hunts on Camp
Navajo or Fort Huachuca, must be submitted by U.S. mail only to,
P.O. Box 52002, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2002.

Turkey Hunts

n Distribution

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

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
License Required

Any valid hunting or combination license except a Three-Day Hunting (Class H) (See tables on pages 4-5 for Resident and
Non-resident license fees).

Tag Required

Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114.

Hunt Numbers Required

When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers.

Legal Methods of Take

Limited Weapon–Shotgun Shooting Shot Hunt: Any shotgun shooting shot as prescribed in R12-4-318 or crossbow and
arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304.

Legal Animal Definition

Bearded turkey means a turkey with a beard that extends beyond the contour feathers of the breast.

Bag Limit

One (1) turkey per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120.

To hunt turkey in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a turkey tag. To hunt turkey during a Limited Weapon–Shotgun Shooting
Shot or Juniors-Only season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag.
The Department offers “Juniors-Only” designated hunts. If applying for a Juniors-Only Hunt, do not reapply for the same species with other applicants on a
separate application. Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that persons between the
ages of 10 and 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C). If a person is applying
for a Juniors-Only hunt and a regular hunt on the same application, the higher of the tag fees must be enclosed.

Turkey: Commission Order 5
Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring 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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
4000
BONUS POINT ONLY – See page 7 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one).
MERRIAM’S
4001
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
1
Bearded turkey
500
4002
May 2 - May 22, 2008
1
Bearded turkey
525
4003
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
3B
Bearded turkey
100
4004
May 2 - May 22, 2008
3B
Bearded turkey
100
4005
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
(5)
3C
Bearded turkey
175
4006
May 2 - May 22, 2008
(5)
3C
Bearded turkey
175
4007
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
4A and 4B
Bearded turkey
250
4008
May 2 - May 22, 2008
4A and 4B
Bearded turkey
250
4009
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
5A
Bearded turkey
225
4010
May 2 - May 22, 2008
5A
Bearded turkey
225
4011
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
5B
Bearded turkey
150
4012
May 2 - May 22, 2008
5B
Bearded turkey
150
4013
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
6A
Bearded turkey
350
4014
May 2 - May 22, 2008
6A
Bearded turkey
350
4015
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
(1)
6B (except Camp Navajo)
Bearded turkey
100
4016
May 2 - May 22, 2008
(1)
6B (except Camp Navajo)
Bearded turkey
125

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Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued)
Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring 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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
4017
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
7
Bearded turkey
150
4018
May 2 - May 22, 2008
7
Bearded turkey
175
4019
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
8 and 10
Bearded turkey
200
4020
May 2 - May 22, 2008
8 and 10
Bearded turkey
125
4021
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
9
Bearded turkey
35
4022
May 2 - May 22, 2008
9
Bearded turkey
35
4023
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
12A
Bearded turkey
300
4024
May 2 - May 22, 2008
12A
Bearded turkey
300
4025
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
(2)
13A
Bearded turkey
20
4026
May 2 - May 22, 2008
(2)
13A
Bearded turkey
10
4027
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
(2)
13B (South of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road)
Bearded turkey
20
4028
May 2 - May 22, 2008
(2)
13B (South of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road)
Bearded turkey
15
4029
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
17A, 17B, and 18B
Bearded turkey
15
4030
May 2 - May 22, 2008
17A, 17B, and 18B
Bearded turkey
20
4031
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
22
Bearded turkey
90
4032
May 2 - May 22, 2008
22
Bearded turkey
90
4033
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
23
Bearded turkey
225
4034
May 2 - May 22, 2008
23
Bearded turkey
225
4035
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
27
Bearded turkey
625
4036
May 2 - May 22, 2008
27
Bearded turkey
550
---Apr 25 - May 22, 2008
(1)
Camp Navajo in Unit 6B
Bearded turkey
--GOULD’S
4037
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
(3)
29
Bearded turkey
1
4038
May 2 - May 22, 2008
(3)
29
Bearded turkey
1
4039
Apr 25 - May 1, and May 9 - May 22, 2008
(3)
35A (except Fort Huachuca)
Bearded turkey
3
4040
May 2 - May 22, 2008
(3)
35A (except Fort Huachuca)
Bearded turkey
3
---Apr 25 - May 22, 2008
(3,4)
Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A
Bearded turkey
--Total
6983

Juniors-Only Limited Weapon Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring 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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
4041
Apr 18 - May 22, 2008
1
Bearded turkey
50
4042
Apr 18 - May 22, 2008
(5)
3C
Bearded turkey
50
4043
Apr 18 - May 22, 2008
5B
Bearded turkey
50
4044
Apr 18 - May 22, 2008
6A
Bearded turkey
25
4045
Apr 18 - May 22, 2008
8 and 10
Bearded turkey
50
4046
Apr 18 - May 22, 2008
23
Bearded turkey
50
4047
Apr 18 - May 22, 2008
27
Bearded turkey
75
Total
350

Turkey Notes

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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. For more information on
how to apply for a Camp Navajo hunt, go to
www.campnavajo.com and select Hunting.
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.

2.

The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs,
Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua
Fria National Monuments are open to hunting.

3.

Turkeys in Units 29 and 35A are Gould’s turkeys.

4.

The Fort Huachuca Military Reservation in
Unit 35A is open to turkey hunting only to
properly licensed Fort Huachuca military
and civilian personnel holding a valid Fort
Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers,
season dates and/or special regulations must
be obtained from Fort Huachuca. 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. Fort Huachuca contact information:
Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, ATTN:
ATZS-ISB (Wildlife), Fort Huachuca, AZ 856136000, (520)-533-1867 or (520) 533-7083,
disenrd@hua.army.mil, or www.huachuca.
army.mil/usag/dpw/hunting.html.

5.

Unit 3C Hunts – For all hunts that include that

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portion of Unit 3C south of AZ Hwy 260. Due
to the Rodeo-Chediski Fire, there are Special
Restrictions per Forest Service Order in place:
1) Vehicle access is allowed only on roads
marked with white arrows; 2) No overnight
camping, except in designated areas. Camping
is permitted in five areas south of AZ Hwy 260
including Black Canyon Rim Campground,
Gentry Campground, Lewis Campground
(contact Lakeside Ranger District first), some
portions of the forest west of FS 300, just
south of AZ Hwy 260, and some areas west
of FS 512; 3) Cross-country travel with any
type of motorized vehicle is not allowed; 4)
Retrieval of big game is restricted to roads
only (hunters with dead, down, and tagged
big game animals can travel on any visible
roads, including any secondary or two-track,
to retrieve their animals). Please call the
Black Mesa Ranger District Office (928-5354481) or Lakeside Ranger District Office (928368-5111) for questions regarding the Forest
Order and camping areas.

Javelina Hunts

n Distribution

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

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
License Required

Any valid hunting or combination license except a Three-Day Hunting (Class H) (See tables on pages 4-5 for Resident and
Non-resident license fees).

Tag Required

Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114.

Hunt Numbers Required

When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers.

Legal Methods of Take

General Hunt and Juniors-Only Hunt: Any firearm, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. HAM:
Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-318.
Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, or crossbow as allowed under R12-4-216.

Bag Limit

One (1) javelina per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120.

To hunt javelina in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a javelina tag. To hunt javelina in any season, you must apply for and
obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw.
The Department offers “Juniors-Only” designated hunts. If applying for a Juniors-Only Hunt, do not reapply for the same species with other applicants on a
separate application. Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that persons between the
ages of 10 and 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C). If a person is applying
for a Juniors-Only hunt and a regular hunt on the same application, the higher of the tag fees must be enclosed.

Javelina: Commission Order 6
General Spring Javelina
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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
5000
BONUS POINT ONLY – See page 7 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one).
5001
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8
Any javelina
150
5002
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
10 and 18A
Any javelina
250
5003
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
16A
Any javelina
350

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Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued)
General Spring Javelina
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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
5004
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
17A and 17B
Any javelina
450
5005
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
18B
Any javelina
500
5006
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
19A
Any javelina
300
5007
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
19B
Any javelina
300
5008
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
20A
Any javelina
350
5009
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
20B
Any javelina
625
5010
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
20C
Any javelina
250
5011
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(1,4)
21
Any javelina
500
5012
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
22
Any javelina
675
5013
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
23
Any javelina
300
5014
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
24A
Any javelina
250
5015
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
24B
Any javelina
325
5016
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
27
Any javelina
125
5017
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
28
Any javelina
250
5018
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
29
Any javelina
200
5019
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
30A
Any javelina
300
5020
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(3)
30B
Any javelina
125
5021
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(9)
31
Any javelina
175
5022
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(9)
32
Any javelina
475
5023
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
33
Any javelina
600
5024
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
34A
Any javelina
625
5025
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
34B
Any javelina
100
5026
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(2)
35A (except Fort Huachuca)
Any javelina
75
5027
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
35B
Any javelina
75
5028
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(3)
36A
Any javelina
375
5029
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(3)
36B
Any javelina
475
5030
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(3)
36C
Any javelina
275
5031
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(4)
37A
Any javelina
780
5032
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
(8)
37B
Any javelina
1000
5033
Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2008
42 and 44A
Any javelina
100
---Feb 15 - Feb 21, 2008
(2)
Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A
Any javelina
--Total
11705

Juniors-Only Spring Javelina
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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
5034
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8
Any javelina
75
5035
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
10, 17A, 17B, 18A, 19A, 19B, and 20A
Any javelina
100
5036
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
16A
Any javelina
50
5037
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
18B
Any javelina
100
5038
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
20B and 21
Any javelina
65
5039
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
20C
Any javelina
100
5040
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
22 and 23
Any javelina
50
5041
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
24A and 24B
Any javelina
45
5042
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
27
Any javelina
50
5043
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
(3,9)
28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32
Any javelina
75
5044
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
(8)
33, 37A, and 37B
Any javelina
150
5045
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
34A and 34B
Any javelina
40
5046
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B
Any javelina
20
5047
Jan 25 - Feb 3, 2008
(3)
36A, 36B, and 36C
Any javelina
50
Total
970

HAM Spring Javelina
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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
5048
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8
Any javelina
50
5049
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
10 and 18A
Any javelina
100
5050
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
16A
Any javelina
100
5051
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
17A and 17B
Any javelina
100
5052
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
18B
Any javelina
200
5053
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
19A
Any javelina
100
5054
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
19B
Any javelina
100
5055
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
20A
Any javelina
100
5056
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
20B
Any javelina
325
5057
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
20C
Any javelina
325
5058
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(1,4)
21
Any javelina
200
5059
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
22
Any javelina
300
5060
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
23
Any javelina
150

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Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued)
HAM Spring Javelina
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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
5061
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
24A
Any javelina
125
5062
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
24B
Any javelina
150
5063
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
27
Any javelina
65
5064
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
28
Any javelina
85
5065
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
29
Any javelina
40
5066
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
30A
Any javelina
100
5067
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(3)
30B
Any javelina
125
5068
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(9)
31
Any javelina
130
5069
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(9)
32
Any javelina
325
5070
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
33
Any javelina
380
5071
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
34A
Any javelina
285
5072
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
34B
Any javelina
30
5073
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(2)
35A (except Fort Huachuca)
Any javelina
80
5074
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
35B
Any javelina
80
5075
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(3)
36A
Any javelina
165
5076
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(3)
36B
Any javelina
150
5077
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(3)
36C
Any javelina
115
5078
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(4)
37A
Any javelina
360
5079
Feb 8 - Feb 17, 2008
(8)
37B
Any javelina
500
Total
5440

Archery-Only Spring Javelina
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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 7, 9, 10, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A, 17A,
5080
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
(4,7)
Any javelina
1750
17B, 18A, 18B, 19B, 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B
5081
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 8, 11M, and 19A (except Camp Navajo)
Any javelina
800
5082
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
20A and 20C
Any javelina
400
5083
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
20B
Any javelina
475
5084
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
(1,4)
21
Any javelina
420
5085
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
22
Any javelina
550
5086
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
23
Any javelina
275
5087
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
24A
Any javelina
200
5088
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
24B
Any javelina
250
5089
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
(5,6)
25M, 26M, and 47M
Any javelina
175
5090
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
27
Any javelina
100
5091
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
(3,9)
28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32
Any javelina
1200
5092
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
(8)
33 and 37B
Any javelina
1250
5093
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
(4)
34A, 37A, and 38M
Any javelina
700
5094
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
(2)
34B, 35A (except Fort Huachuca), and 35B
Any javelina
300
5095
Jan 1 - Jan 24, 2008
(3)
36A, 36B, and 36C
Any javelina
800
---Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2008
(2)
Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A
Any javelina
--9645
Total

Javelina Notes:
1.

Cave Creek Recreational Area is closed to
javelina hunting.

2.

The Fort Huachuca Military Reservation in
Unit 35A is open to turkey hunting only to
properly licensed Fort Huachuca military
and civilian personnel holding a valid Fort
Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers,
season dates and/or special regulations must
be obtained from Fort Huachuca. 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. Fort Huachuca contact information:
Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, ATTN:
ATZS-ISB (Wildlife), Fort Huachuca, AZ 856136000, (520)-533-1867 or (520) 533-7083,
disenrd@hua.army.mil, or www.huachuca.
army.mil/usag/dpw/hunting.html.
3.

The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to javelina
hunting as permitted by refuge regulations;
all other Refuges are closed.

4.

The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion
Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and
Agua Fria National Monuments are open to
hunting.

5.

Hunting is not permitted in Unit 26M 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 3 East.
6.

Hunting is not permitted in Unit 47M 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.

7.

Entry into portions of units 40A, 40B, 46A,
and 46B is subject to military closure and
requires coordination with the Barry M.
Goldwater Range (BMGR) for hunting access.
A) Weapons impact areas on the Air Force
side of the BMGR, to include the East Tactical
Range (including the Paradise Well area),
are closed to entry at all times. All persons

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Javelina Notes continued:
desiring to hunt outside weapons impact
areas but within the boundaries of the BMGR
located in Units 40A and 40B or to cross
the BMGR to access Units 46A and 46B are
required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement
and obtain a Special Use Range Permit. More
information about the Special Use Range
Permit may be obtained by calling the 56th
Fighter Wing Range Management Office
Public Affairs person at 623-856-8516 or 623856-8520. B) Access to the Air Force’s one
public recreation area (Area B) or the Marine
Corps side of the BMGR does not require a
Special Use Range Permit but still requires
a Recreational Permit that can be obtained
by calling: the Marine Corps Air Station in

Yuma at (928) 269-7150; the Bureau of Land
Management, Phoenix Field Office at (623)
580-5500; the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife
Refuge at (520) 387-6483 ; the Public Lands
Information Center at (602) 417-9300; or the
Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field at (928)
683-6200.
8.

The Florence Military Reservation (training
areas B and D: the areas north and south
of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is
subject to short term closures due to military
operations, including live fire operations,
and requires coordination with the Florence
Military Reservation for hunting access. For
specific closure dates or any other access

Wildlife Assets Program
A set of elk antlers, a deer’s skull, a trophymounted big game animal: What do these
have in common?
Items like these will be auctioned off at the
next Wildlife Assets Program auction at the
International Sportsman’s Exposition, March
7–9, 2008, at University of Phoenix Stadium
in Glendale. The Wildlife Assets Program raises funds to buy field equipment and provide
training for the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s law enforcement officers.
Wildlife parts enter the Wildlife Assets Pro-

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gram in a number of ways, including through
law enforcement seizures, pick-ups and vehicle collisions. The department also accepts
donations of big game mounts, antlers and
other wildlife-related decorative items.
The auction provides the opportunity for
people to view and appreciate Arizona’s
remarkable wildlife resources, and potentially purchase items, such as antlers, skulls,
hides and art.
For more information, contact the Law Enforcement Branch at (602) 789-3303.

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concerns, contact the Florence Military
Reservation at 602-267-2062. A map of the
Florence Military servation is located on the
Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website,
azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation
in the search box).
9.

Unit 31 and 32 hunts -- Access to Aravaipa
Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R124-802) is allowed by permit only, available
through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau
of Land Management. For more information,
contact the Safford Field Office at (928)
348-4450 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/
aravaipa.htm.

It’s Important!
Remember to return
your hunter questionnaire.

Buffalo Hunts

n Distribution

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

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
License Required

Any valid hunting or combination license except a Three-Day Hunting (Class H) (See tables on pages 4-5 for Resident and
Non-resident license fees).

Tag Required

Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114.

Hunt Numbers Required

When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers.

Legal Methods of Take

Bow and arrow, centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles, or all other rifles using black powder as prescribed in R12-4-304.

Bag Limit

One (1) buffalo in a lifetime, except as prescribed in R12-4-120.

To hunt buffalo in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a buffalo tag. To hunt buffalo in any season, you must apply for and obtain
a hunt permit-tag through the draw.
Buffalo meat taken under this Order may be sold as prescribed in R12-4-305. SEE BUFFALO HUNT REGULATIONS UNDER R12-4-306. View the current hunt
regulations booklet for the rule reference.
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.

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Buffalo: Commission Order 8
General Spring 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.
Permits
Hunt No. Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
7000
BONUS POINT ONLY – See page 7 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one).
7015
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2008
(1)
5A and 5B (Raymond Wildlife Area Herd)
Yearling buffalo only
2
7016
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2008
(1)
5A and 5B (Raymond Wildlife Area Herd)
Yearling buffalo only
2
7017
Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2008
(1)
5A and 5B (Raymond Wildlife Area Herd)
Yearling buffalo only
2
7018
Feb 2 - Feb 3, 2008
(1)
5A and 5B (Raymond Wildlife Area Herd)
Yearling buffalo only
2
7019
Feb 9 - Feb 10, 2008
(1)
5A and 5B (Raymond Wildlife Area Herd)
Yearling buffalo only
2
7020
Jan 1 - May 31, 2008
(2,3)
12A, 12B, and 13A (House Rock Wildlife Area Herd)
Any buffalo
10
20
Total

Buffalo 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 or hunter, who did not hunt 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 (R12-4-306).
3.

The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood
Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting.

It’s Important!
Remember to return
your hunter questionnaire.
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Bear Hunts

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

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
License Required

Any valid hunting or combination license except a Three-Day Hunting (Class H) (See tables on pages 4-5 for Resident and
Non-resident license fees).

Tag Required

Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114.

Hunt Numbers Required

When applying for big game hunt permit tags, you must use hunt numbers.

Legal Methods of Take

General Hunt: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Archery Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed
in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216.

Bag Limit

One (1) bear per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120.

To hunt spring bear in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a bear tag. To hunt bear in the spring seasons, you must apply for and
obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw.
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 hunter’s name, hunting license number, tag number, sex of the bear taken, management unit
where the bear was taken, and telephone number at which the hunter can be reached to obtain additional information. Within 10 days of taking a bear, the
hunter shall present the bears skull, hide, and attached proof of sex for inspection. If a hunter freezes the skull or hide before presenting it for inspection,
the hunter shall prop the jaw open to allow access to the teeth and ensure that the attached proof of sex is identifiable and accessible (pursuant to R12-4308). A premolar tooth will be removed during the inspection. Successful hunters are encouraged to contact the nearest Department office by telephone to
coordinate inspections.

Bear: Commission Order 9
General Spring 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.
Permits
Fem Harv Limit
Hunt No.
Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
8000
BONUS POINT ONLY – See page 7 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one).
8001
Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,8)
6B (except Camp Navajo)
Any bear except sows with cubs
5
1
8002
Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,8)
24A
Any bear except sows with cubs
25
1
8003
Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,8)
27
Any bear except sows with cubs
50
1
8004
Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,8)
29 and 30A
Any bear except sows with cubs
75
1
8005
Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,5,8)
31
Any bear except sows with cubs
150
2
8006
Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,5,8)
32
Any bear except sows with cubs
50
1
8007
Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,8)
34A
Any bear except sows with cubs
30
1
8008
Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,4,8)
35A and 35B (except Fort Huachuca)
Any bear except sows with cubs
20
2
---Mar 21 - Apr 29, 2008 (1,2,3,4,8)
Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A
Any bear except sows with cubs
--1
405
Total

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Bear: Commission Order 9 (continued)
Archery-Only Spring 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.
Permits
Fem Harv Limit
Hunt No.
Season Dates
Notes
Open Areas
Legal Wildlife
8009
Mar 21 - Jul 31, 2008
(1,2,3,6,8)
3B and 3C
Any bear except sows with cubs
100
2
8010
Mar 21 - Jul 31, 2008
(1,2,3,8)
22
Any bear except sows with cubs
50
1
8011
Mar 21 - Jul 31, 2008
(1,2,3,7,8)
23 North
Any bear except sows with cubs
50
1
8012
Mar 21 - Jul 31, 2008
(1,2,3,8)
33
Any bear except sows with cubs
10
2
8013
Apr 30 - Jul 31, 2008
(1,2,3,8)
34A
Any bear except sows with cubs
20
2
8014
Apr 30 - Jul 31, 2008
(1,2,3,4,8)
35A and 35B (except Fort Huachuca)
Any bear except sows with cubs
20
3
---Apr 30 - Aug 31, 2008 (1,2,3,4,8)
Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A
Any bear except sows with cubs
--1
Total
250

Bear Notes:
1.

No person shall knowingly use any substance
as bait at any time to attract or take bear
(R12-4-304).

2.

The use of dogs is prohibited during Bear
hunts from January 1 to July 31 (R12-4-318).

3.

When the number of female bears equaling
the female harvest limit for a particular hunt
has been reported killed, by either hunters
or the Department, 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. The female harvest limit is combined
for Unit 35A/35B and Fort Huachuca hunts,
and both hunts will close when the female
harvest limit is reached for Unit 35A/35B.

4.

The Fort Huachuca Military Reservation in Unit
35A is open to bear hunting only to properly
licensed Fort Huachuca military and civilian
personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post
hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates
and/or special regulations must be obtained
from Fort Huachuca. 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

5.

Unit 31 and 32 hunts -- Access to Aravaipa
Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R124-802) is allowed by permit only, available
through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau
of Land Management. For more information,
contact the Safford Field Office at (928)
348-4450 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/
aravaipa.htm.

6.

Unit 3C Hunts – For all hunts that include that
portion of Unit 3C south of AZ Hwy 260. Due
to the Rodeo-Chediski Fire, there are Special
Restrictions per Forest Service Order in place:
1) Vehicle access is allowed only on roads
marked with white arrows; 2) No overnight
camping, except in designated areas. Camping
is permitted in five areas south of AZ Hwy 260
including Black Canyon Rim Campground,
Gentry Campground, Lewis Campground
(contact Lakeside Ranger District first), some
portions of the forest west of FS 300, just
south of AZ Hwy 260, and some areas west
of FS 512; 3) Cross-country travel with any

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type of motorized vehicle is not allowed; 4)
Retrieval of big game is restricted to roads
only (hunters with dead, down, and tagged
big game animals can travel on any visible
roads, including any secondary or two-track,
to retrieve their animals). Please call the
Black Mesa Ranger District Office (928-5354481) or Lakeside Ranger District Office (928368-5111) for questions regarding the Forest
Order and camping areas.

Department. Applications for these hunts
must be submitted to the Arizona Game
and Fish Department by the published
deadline. Fort Huachuca contact information:
Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, ATTN:
ATZS-ISB (Wildlife), Fort Huachuca, AZ 856136000, (520)-533-1867 or (520) 533-7083,
disenrd@hua.army.mil, or www.huachuca.
army.mil/usag/dpw/hunting.html.

Unit

Limit

Unit

Limit

3B

10

28

5

3C

4

29/30A

10

6B

4

31

9

22N

10

32

6

22S

4

33

4

23N

15

34A

7

24A

8

35A/35B

7

27

25

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7.

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 FR 134; east on FR
134 to FR 129; east on FR 129 to AZ Hwy 288;
east on AZ Hwy 288 to FR 54; east on FR 54
to FR 202; south on FR 202 to FR 127; east on
FR 127 to FR 127A; east on FR 127A to the Fort
Apache Indian Reservation boundary.

8.

Annual Female Harvest Limit – If the Annual
Female Harvest Limit for a given unit is met
during a calendar year, that unit or portion
thereof will close to bear hunting for the
current and future bear seasons during that
calendar year. The Annual Female Harvest
Limit is comprised of any female bear killed
by a hunter or the Department. Refer to the
table below for the Annual Female Harvest
Limit by unit.

Hunter Education
Hunter Education programs across the country are designed to continue the hunting heritage by developing safe, responsible, ethical and knowledgeable hunters. Hunting is a hallowed family tradition that teaches respect for life, each
other and nature. It teaches accountability and responsibility. If you are a new hunter, or want to learn about wildlife
conservation, the environment, firearms and gun safety, our hunter education courses can help. The program will also
benefit experienced people who want to become more proficient hunters and conservationists. While hunter safety is
the program focus, hunter ethics, wildlife management, survival, and other important topics are also covered. Hunting is
safe, and community and family sustaining. Enroll your family in our hunter education program today. For more information, visit azgfd.gov or call (602) 789-3235 or (602) 789-3236.
Course information
Everyone that is at least 10 years old is encouraged to participate in a Department hunter
education course. Taught by volunteer instructors, a modest fee to offset student expenses
for ammunition and other materials is usually
assessed at the first class. The Department offers an introductory beginners course requiring
approximately 9 hours in the class room with
a field day consisting of another 4 to 6 hours.
The Department also offers an independent
study online hunter education course. Just
like the classroom courses however, a final
(proctored) exam will be required prior to the
student being allowed to participate in a field
day before course graduation. More detailed
classes are also available requiring approximately 20 hours, along with a combination
course for bow hunters that is approximately
28 hours. These class room courses are generally offered during weekends and week nights
across the state with the field day conducted
at a local shooting range.
At a minimum, subjects covered include an introduction to hunter education and conservation
and other topics:

• Safety, responsibility, hunter education funding sources.
• Behaviors of a responsible hunter, preventing accidents, planning and preparation,
clothing, topographic maps and compasses,
survival skills, coping with weather related
conditions and basic first aid.
• Wildlife conservation, the hunter’s role in
wildlife conservation, habitat management,
wildlife identification.
• Basic hunting and shooting skills, good
marksmanship and accuracy, dominant eye,
sight alignment, sighting-in a rifle, rifle firing techniques, shooting positions, shotgun
shooting, hunting strategies, vital shots and
approaching downed game, field care of
game, hunter responsibility and ethics, the
five stages of hunter development, North
American Model and market hunting.
• Arizona’s Hunting Regulations — Develop an
understanding of the most often violated Arizona game laws, rules and regulations.

10 Commandments
of Hunting Safety
and TAB +1
1.

Treat every firearm as if it were loaded! It
might be, even if you think it isn’t!

2.

Always keep the muzzle in a safe
direction. Keep control of the direction
of the muzzle at all times.

3.

Be sure of the target and beyond. Be
aware of what is in front of the target.
Know the identifying features of the
game you hunt. Make sure you have an
adequate backstop — don’t shoot at a
flat, hard surface or water.

4.

Keep your finger outside the trigger
guard until ready to shoot. This is the
best way to prevent an accidental
discharge.

5.

Check your barrel and ammunition.
Make sure the barrel and action are
clear of obstructions, and carry only the
proper ammunition for your firearm.

6.

Unload firearm when not in use. Leave
action open; carry firearm in a case
and unloaded to and from the shooting
area.

7.

Point a firearm only at something you
intend to shoot. Avoid all horseplay with
a gun.

8.

Don’t run, jump, or climb with a loaded
firearm. Unload a firearm before you
climb a fence or tree, or jump a ditch.
Pull a firearm toward you by the butt,
not the muzzle.

9.

Store firearms and ammunition
separately and safely. Store each in
secured locations beyond the reach of
children and careless adults.

10. Avoid alcoholic beverages before and
during shooting. Also avoid mind- or
behavior-altering medicines or drugs.

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Getting Started,
License and Fees

Game
UnitMap
Map
Game Management
Management Unit

Maps

Region I
Region 2
Region 3
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6

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REGION 1
2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935
(928) 367-4281

REGION 3
5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409
(928) 692-7700

REGION 5
555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745
(520) 628-5376

REGION 2
3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86001
(928) 774-5045

REGION 4
9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365
(928) 342-0091

REGION 6
7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207
(480) 981-9400

Arizona Game and Fish Department — azgfd.gov

2007-08 Hunting Regulations

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Arizona Game & Fish Department

OUTDOOR

EXPO

2008

March 29 and 30
Ben avery shooting facility,
4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd., phoenix, az
Free admission and parking

Experience the great outdoors at the Arizona Game and Fish
Department 2008 Outdoor Expo. Many vendors, sponsors and
exhibitors will demonstrate and sell new products, offer activities
and conduct informative workshops on a variety of outdoor
recreational opportunities:
hunting • fishing • recreational shooting
archery • off-highway vehicle recreation
conservation and wildlife education
watercraft recreation • camping
shooting and archery competitions,
and more!

Visit azgfd.goV/expo for updates.
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The Arizona Game and
Fish Department wants
to communicate with you
Our electronic information newsletters provide you with the latest
news and information on wildlife issues and events, outdoor tips,
education programs, regulations and more. Just provide us with
your e-mail address and this information will come directly to
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select the e-mail newsletters you would like to receive:
• Hunting Highlights: A resource for hunters.
• Wildlife News: News on hunting, fishing, watchable wildlife,
wildlife conservation efforts, and news from the Arizona Game
and Fish Department.
• Fishing Report: Weekly updates on fishing conditions around
the state.
• Urban Fishing Bulletin: Updates on fishing opportunities at
urban lakes.
• Shooting Sports News: News about firearms and archery
shooting sports and ranges including the Ben Avery Shooting
Facility and Clay Target Center.

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Experience the fun of clay target shooting!
And receive $1 off with this ad.

Ben Avery Clay Target Center
• Under new management by the Arizona Game and
Fish Department
• Offering trap, skeet and sporting clays to shooters of
all abilities
• Evening shooting available on lighted fields
• League opportunities and corporate events available
• Renovated facilities
Enter off Carefree Highway, ½ mile west of 1-17, Phoenix.
Hours vary by season. For hours and rates, visit azgfd.gov/ctc
or call (623) 434-8119.
Ben Avery Clay Target Center, 37016 N. Archery Drive, Phoenix

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Arizona Game and Fish Department — azgfd.gov

$1 off with this ad on a single round
of trap, skeet, or sporting clays.
Offer expires 12/31/07.
Limit one coupon per customer per day. CTCSPR

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