Arizona Game and Fish Department 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear www.azgfd.gov Hunt Draw Information To report violators, call the Department’s Operation Game Thief line: (800) 352-0700. Use this booklet to apply for Arizona’s 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear hunt drawing. Hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 at 7 p.m. (MST). You may purchase Arizona hunting licenses online. 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 2010-11 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations (official rules) can be found at www.azgfd.gov or at any Department office or license dealer. Arizona Game & Fish Department OUTDOOR EXPO 2010 March 26 and 27, 2011 Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd., Phoenix, AZ F r E E A D M i S S i O n A n D PA r k i n G Experience the great outdoors at the Arizona Game and Fish Department 2011 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 Archery Camping Watercraft Recreation Shooting Sports Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Conservation and Wildlife Education Shooting and Archery Competitions and much, much more! Visit www.azgfd.gov/expo for updates. Important Information for 2011 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 Jennifer L. Martin, Chair — Phoenix Robert R. Woodhouse — Roll Norman W. Freeman — Chino Valley Jack F. Husted — Springerville J.W. Harris — Tucson ARIZONA GAME AND FISH Department 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086 (602) 942-3000 www.azgfd.gov Larry D. Voyles, Director Gary R. Hovatter, Deputy Director Bob Broscheid, 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 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 Director’s Office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, (602) 942-3000 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 130, Arlington, VA 22203. • This list is for informational purposes only and lists the recent 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 2010-11 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations can be found at www. azgfd.gov, or at any Department office or license dealer. Spring Turkey Hunts There are three significant changes to the spring turkey seasons. 1. For juniors-only, three units (3C, 6A, and 23) will be offered as permitted hunts rather than over-the-counter. 2. The juniors-only season structure has been stratified and shortened to three weeks. 3. An archery-only, over-the-counter turkey season will be offered in select units from May 6-19. See pages 11–13. Javelina Hunts Additional units have been included in the over-the-counter opportunity for archery-only javelina hunters. See page 16 for specific units. Hunter Questionnaire Hunter questionnaires help biologists make sound decisions regarding hunting in Arizona. Your response is key. Please return your Hunter Questionnaire. You may respond online or by mail. Legalities of Picking Up Wildlife Parts Contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department prior to picking up wildlife parts found afield (other than shed antlers). Arizona law requires evidence of legality when possessing or transporting wildlife carcasses or their parts. Apprentice License Resident licensed hunters are able to obtain a free Apprentice Hunting License, valid for two days, for use when mentoring a new hunter. This affords new hunters the opportunity to “try before you buy,” under the supervision of a licensed hunter. The license is not valid for big game. For more information, see page 2 or visit www.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. 2011 Licenses Remember you must purchase 2011 licenses to enter in the spring draw. Licenses available online and through the draw include General Hunting, Adult Combination Hunting and Fishing, and Youth Combination Hunting and Fishing. License information can be found on page 4. Mailing Address Please be aware that the Department has changed its mailing address for hunt draw applications. The address is: Arizona Game and Fish Department, P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix AZ, 85087-1052. Envelopes (with the red stripe) will not be forwarded to the new address for this draw. Please be sure to use the green-striped envelopes with the updated address. On the cover: Micah Sons with a javelina she took during a 2009 spring archery-only hunt. Rachel Wipplinger, and her dad Jeff, with a buffalo she took in Unit 12A. If you require this document in an alternative format, please contact the AZGFD Director’s Office as listed above or by calling TTY at 1 (800) 367-8939. 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 1 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. Neither a Class H Three-Day Nonresident Hunting License nor an Apprentice Hunting License is 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 may be purchased online at www.azgfd.gov. Licenses also can be obtained from license dealers throughout the state or from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office (see locations on page 1 of this booklet). A list of license dealers can be found at www. azgfd.gov by selecting the license box on the home page. 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 issued and mailed until refunds and hunt permit-tags are mailed per the schedule on page 10. If you wish to use your license before the draw is complete, you must pre-purchase a license before applying. Although they are valid for a big game drawing 2 application, Family Licenses, Super Conservation Licenses, and Child General 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 residency 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 defined below. Residency Requirements An apprentice hunting license is valid for two days when the apprentice is accompanied in the field by a mentor. An apprentice hunting license is valid for the taking of small game, furbearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, nongame birds and upland game birds. Any required stamps must be purchased in addition to obtaining an Apprentice License. An apprentice may be a resident or nonresident and may only be licensed pursuant to this paragraph once per calendar year. A mentor must be a bona fide resident of this state who is at least 18 years of age and must possess a class F, G, J, K, M or N license or a complimentary or lifetime license. A mentor may apply for no more than two apprentice hunting licenses per calendar year. When applying for an apprentice license, the mentor must name the person he or she will be taking afield. Consult A.R.S. 17-333 for more information. 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. Lost License or Tag Replacement Arizona residents may purchase a resident license. All other individuals must purchase a non-resident license. Physically Challenged Hunters 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. Apprentice License Resident licensed hunters are able to obtain a free Apprentice Hunting License valid for two days for use when mentoring a new hunter. This affords new hunters the opportunity to “try before you buy,” under the supervision of a licensed hunter. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags and nonpermit-tags may be replaced for a $4 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. 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 (304) 616-4550, or download an application from the ATF website at www.atf.treas.gov. License Information Tag Transfers Under Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules there are ways people can transfer big game tags to children. A parent, grandparent or legal guardian holding a big game tag may allow the use of that tag by their minor child or minor grandchild pursuant to the following requirements: • The minor child is 10 to 17 years old on the date of transfer; • The minor child has a vaild hunting or combination license on the date of transfer; • A minor child less than 14 years old has satisfactorily completed a Department-approved hunter education course by the beginning date of the hunt; • The parent or guardian must accompany the child in the field or, if a grandparent allows a minor grandchild to use the grandparent’s permit or tag, the grandparent, parent or the child’s guardian must accompany the child in the field. In either case, the adult must be within 50 yards of the child when the animal is taken. Once a tag is transferred at a Department office, the original permittee may no longer use it. A person may also transfer his or her game tag for use by a child with a life threatening medical condition or a qualifying permanent physical disability. Consult A.R.S. 17-332 for more information, or visit www.azgfd.gov. Should you be unable to use your big game permit, the Department is unable to reimburse you for your fees or reinstate your bonus points. However, you may donate your tag to a nonprofit organization that provides hunting opportunities to children with lifethreatening medical conditions or qualifying permanent physical disabilities. You may contact the following organizations to arrange for a donation. • Hunt of a Lifetime at www.hoalarizona.org. • Outdoor Experience 4 All at www.outdoorexperienceforall.org • Catch-A-Dream at http://catchadream.org. • United Special Sportsmen Alliance at www.childswish.com. Be a safe hunter, save time, take the hunter safety course online Young hunters ages 10-13 looking to take to the field on a big game hunt will need to pass an Arizona certified hunter education course before his or her hunt. With time constraints and busy schedules, one of the best ways to get this done is by going online to www.hunter-ed.com/az. This self-paced online course covers all the elements of the “Today’s Hunter in Arizona” booklet, however, to become certified, students must also successfully pass a mandatory “hands-on field day” within 90 days of completing the online course work. Parents are encouraged to take the class too. In addition to learning how to be a safe and ethical hunter, there are many other good reasons to take the course, including: • hunting techniques • hunter responsibility and ethics • how firearms work Thank You Hunters and Recreational Shooters Arizona’s rich outdoor heritage is enjoyed by all — thanks to hunters like you, whose purchase of hunting and recreational shooting equipment supports wildlife management and habitat enhancement in the Grand Canyon State. When you purchase a rifle, ammunition, archery equipment, and other sporting gear, you pay a federal excise tax and import duties. Since 1937, this money has been collected by the federal government and redistributed to the states using a formula based on hunting license sales and the state’s land area. In 2009, that meant over $8.3 million for game management in Arizona. This money paid for game surveys, hunter education classes, wildlife water catchment construction, wildlife research and shooting range development and operations, among other projects. Hunters like you are part of the largest and most successful wildlife conservation programs in the world…thank you. • firearm safety and use • wildlife identification • wildlife conservation and management • survival and first aid • make new friends with similar interests For more details visit: www.azgfd.gov/ education under Hunter Education. As a reminder, all hunters are encouraged to wear “hunter orange” in all hunting situations — except spring turkey season — and to remember Arizona’s safe hunter’s slogan, tab plus one (T.A.B. +1): T = Treat every gun as if it were loaded. A = Always point your muzzle in a safe direction. B = Be sure of your target and what is beyond. +1 = Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot. 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 3 Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information The fees listed on this page are valid for 2011 hunts. Please refer to Notes below. LICENSES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT General Hunting (Class G) Combination Hunt and Fish (Class F) 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 HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only through application and drawing procedures, price shown includes $7.50 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 (3 tags) Special Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-tag (1 tag) Pheasant Hunt Permit-tag (2 tags) Raptor Hunt Permit-tag $151.25 $225.75 NA See page 5 See page 5 See page 5 See page 5 $30.00 $87.50 $61.25 NA NA NA NA $275.00 NA $15.001 (not available through the draw) $20.001 (not available through the draw) $26.502 use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee See page 5 See page 5 $10.003 $87.50 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH $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 $7.50 NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be purchased overthe-counter at Department offices or license dealers. Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag6 Elk Nonpermit-tag Juniors Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag Archery Javelina Nonpermit-tag 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 YOUTH/Child $32.25 $54.00 $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 $7.50 $7.50 $32.504 (for Juniors-Only hunts) use resident or non-resident fee $57.504 (for Juniors-Only hunts) $17.504 (for Juniors-Only hunts) $22.504 (for Juniors-Only hunts) use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee $22.50 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH $34.75 $114.00 $225.25 $587.50 $18.00 $21.25 $22.25 $14.50 $3.00 $70.25 $97.50 $237.50 $225.00 $3.00 use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee $10.00 use resident or non-resident fee $15.00 use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee $3.00 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH $15.00 $4.50 $8.75 $15.00 $15.00 $4.50 $8.75 $15.00 $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, but less than age 14 during the license year. 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 or online. 2. For youth less than 21 years of age. Youth Combination Hunt and Fish license fees apply before and 4 throughout the calendar year of their 20th birthday. The Youth Class F license is valid for both residents and non-residents. This license may be purchased through a big game draw. 3. For youth 14-17 years of age. Youth trapping license is valid for both residents and non-residents. 4. Permit-Tag fees are for “Juniors-Only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Juniors-Only” hunts. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 5. 6. 7. 8. Mandatory physical check-in. Mandatory harvest reporting. Not available at license dealers. 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 Family and Super Conservation licenses are designed to help you maximize your recreational dollar. See the costsaving breakdowns below to determine what license packages are best for you. FAMILY LICENSES – available online and 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 Eligibility: Residents only. Licenses may be purchased at any Department 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 What It Includes 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 $ 15.00 $ 20.00 $ 88.05 (Save $29) $137.20 (Save $24) 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, 4 Super Combination Hunt and Fish (Class N)3, 4 Eligibility: 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 Department offices. What It Includes General Hunt license, Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat stamp, state waterfowl stamp and state migratory bird stamp privileges. Also includes nonpermit-tags for archery deer, archery turkey, bear and mountain lion. General Fish license (Class A), Urban Fish license (Class U), trout stamp, and General Hunt license, Unit 12 A (North Kaibab) Habitat stamp, state waterfowl stamp, state migratory bird stamp, nonpermit-tags for archery deer, archery turkey, bear and mountain lion. 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 through the draw or at license dealers. 4. All stamps and tags included in the Super Conservation Licenses are only valid during the appropriate seasons, and in conjunction with the appropriate hunt permit-tag issued through the draw process. The North Kaibab Habitat Stamp is only valid if you are drawn for a Unit 12A deer hunt. 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 www.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 certain criteria to qualify for free licenses. Call (602) 942-3000 for more information or visit www.azgfd.gov. • Apprentice — Resident licensed hunters are able to obtain a free Apprentice Hunting License, valid for two days, for use when mentoring a new hunter. This affords new hunters the opportunity to “try before you buy,” under the supervision of a licensed hunter. A mentor must be a bona fide resident of this state who is at least 18 years of age and must possess a class F, G, J, K, M or N license or a complimentary or lifetime license. A mentor may apply for no more than two apprentice hunting licenses per calendar year. This license is not valid for big game. • Pioneer — Call (602) 942-3000 for more information or visit www.azgfd.gov. • Disabled Veteran — Call (602) 942-3000 for more information or visit www.azgfd.gov. 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 5 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, and submit the form by the deadline specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule found in the current year’s hunt regulations. 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. Youth 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 issued and mailed until refunds and hunt permit-tags are mailed per the schedule on page 10. Applying For A Hunt Paper applications for hunt permit-tags must be made on Hunt Permit-Tag Application Forms available at Department offices, website, and license dealers. Please use the current year’s application form, that is WHITE in color. Do not cut or alter application form. Applications not prepared in a legible manner may be deemed not valid and shall be rejected as specified in R12-4-104(O). Use standard blue or black ink (no gel ink). 6 No more than four people may apply 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, including juniors, 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; however the annual bag limit still applies. Each applicant shall complete only one block per application. No more than one genus may be included on each Hunt Permit-Tag Application Form. Use a separate form, payment and envelope for each genus of wildlife you wish to hunt. You can list a general hunt as your first choice and another weapon 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 weapon choices. 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 the Arizona Game and Fish Department may prevent the permit holder from using the permit. In such situations, the Arizona Game and Fish Department 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(L). 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. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 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. Only one license will be issued per person. 3. Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are for “Juniors-Only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Juniors-Only” hunts. 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 each 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. Submitting Applications Applications (except first-come, sandhill crane, 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 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052. 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. Applications will be accepted as soon as the applicable year’s hunt regulations are available. Please consult the current year’s hunt regulations as unit areas and season dates may change each year. Complete and proper preparation of an application is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Draw Information What Happens To My Application? Unsuccessful, valid applications will be awarded bonus points. Any application not properly prepared, submitted with insufficient fees or one that is illegible is not valid and will be rejected. 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. If there is an error that will result in the rejection of an application and the application is received by the Department on or before Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, 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 resubmit 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. If any applicant in a group is rejected for any reason, all other applicants in that group will also be rejected and no bonus points will be awarded. 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. Purchasing A Bonus Point Only In the event you do not wish to participate in a big game drawing for deer, javelina, bighorn sheep or buffalo, 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 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. To purchase a bonus point, the individual must be 10 years old by the deadline date as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule on page 10. 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. If applying for a bonus point, you will not receive a refund on the license fee or the application fee. Do not include the fee for the hunt permit-tag for the genus in which you are applying for the bonus point. A bonus point purchase costs you only the license fee (if needed) and the $7.50 application fee per applicant. If applying for more than one species for bonus points, you must complete a separate application for each species. Only a single application and the correct fees may be included in one envelope. If you apply for a bonus point only using the established bonus point hunt number, 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. What If I’m Not Drawn? Please use one of the methods (telephone or Internet) listed on this page to access draw results. These methods of access shall serve as the official notification of draw results. Over-payments and hunt permit-tag fees received 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. 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. Useful Phone Numbers Want To Know If You Were Drawn? Call the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s automated service at (602) 9423000. Press 2 and follow voice prompts. You must provide your Department ID Number and birth date. This service is free of charge (long distance charges may apply). Or visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at: www.azgfd.gov. Report a Game or Fish Violation 1 (800) 352-0700 Main Number: (602) 942-3000 Choose 1 for known extension or name Choose 2 for Draw and Bonus Points Choose 3 for License Purchase Info. Choose 4 for a list of services Mandatory Harvest Reporting of: Bear 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327) Lion 1 (877) 438-0447 Archery Deer 1 (866) 903-DEER (3337) General Information Leftover Permits (623) 236-7702 Report Vandalism or Livestock Depredation 1 (800) VANDALS (826-3257) 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 7 How to Apply for the Draw Completing Your Paper Hunt Permit-tag Application Form R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 explain 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. Numbered paragraphs correspond to numbers circled on the SAMPLE form, use it to assist you in completing your form, which can be found online, at any license dealer or Department office. 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 8 First Choice Hunt Number A Date of Birth ( m m ) ( d  PERMIT-TAG FORM • A  Second Choice Hunt Number Fourth Choice Hunt Number Third Choice Hunt Number Fifth Choice Hunt Number APPLICANT A d ) ( y y y y ) B C Arizona Hunting License Number (must include the 2 letter prefix) F E First G o D t. Address (must use home mailing address) n e m City u oc Daytime Phone Number eD Signature (Must be signed by or for Applicant A) l p m Sa Class G Hunting Class F Hunt/Fish . e Us D Last Name Complete Only To Apply For A Hunt License  Check One Non-resident Federal Requirement: Social Security Number Department I.D. Number if different from SSN H LICENSE FORM • A In order to participate in the draw you must correctly fill out and sign a paper hunt permittag application form and submit it by mail or drop it off to any of the seven Arizona Game and Fish Department offices along with a check or money order for the correct amount. Paper application forms are available at all Department offices, more than 300 license dealers statewide, and as a downloadable PDF electronic document from the Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/draw. A list of dealers can be found on the Department’s website.The use of the PDF form requires that the free Adobe Reader software be installed on your computer. The PDF form can be printed from your computer and then filled out using an ink pen or you can fill it out on your computer using your keyboard (this form does not alert you if an error is made). Once the form has been correctly filled out, it must be printed, signed and submitted by mail or dropped off at a Department office along with a check or money order for the correct amount. There is no online draw application process — only paper application forms mailed or dropped off at a Department office are eligible for entry into the draw.  Sex Weight J K State t o N Resident M.I. Zip Code SIGN ON LINE BELOW I X_____________________________________________ Height Ft. In. L Hair Eyes M N P Res Res A B Class G Hunting Class F Hunt/Fish Non-Res Non-Res D E 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. 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. You may only apply for either a bonus point or a valid hunt number for any genus, NOT both. 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 (P) 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 of the application. 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 Depart- Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov ment 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. 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 at the bottom of the application and submitting payment with each of your applications if you are not licensed. How to Apply for the Draw 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 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), your P.O. Box or 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 that will result in the rejection of your application if the application is received on or before Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. 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. 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 Appli- cation 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 that 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 the Department’s website at: www. 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. 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 9 Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Spring 2011 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. 23, 2010 Sept. 23, 2010 Sept. 23, 2010 Sept. 23, 2010 Oct. 12, 2010 Oct. 12, 2010 Oct. 12, 2010 Oct. 12, 2010 Dec. 3, 2010 Dec. 3, 2010 Dec. 3, 2010 Dec. 3, 2010 Nov. 26, 2010 Nov. 26, 2010 Nov. 26, 2010 Nov. 26, 2010 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 Permits available for purchase on or after 8:00 a.m. (MST): at all Department offices after 8:00 a.m. (MST): Hunt Spring Turkey Spring Javelina Spring Buffalo Spring Bear Acceptance Dates Acceptance Dates Nov. 29, 2010 Nov. 29, 2010 Nov. 29, 2010 Nov. 29, 2010 Dec. 6, 2010 Dec. 6, 2010 Dec. 6, 2010 Dec. 6, 2010 Notes: 1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big game listed above as soon as the applicable year’s hunt information is available on the Department’s Web site (www.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 error and is received by Sept. 23, 2010, 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); com- 10 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov pleted 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 online at www.azgfd.gov or at any Department office. To submit applications by mail, please send to: P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052, or to 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: Draw. Turkey Hunts n Distribution For further information on turkeys, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license except a 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. EXCEPT for Archery-Only Nonpermit-tag and Juniors-Only Nonpermit-tag turkey hunts, where nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take Limited Weapon–Shotgun Shooting Shot Hunt: Any shotgun shooting shot as prescribed in R12-4-318, or crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4318 and/or crossbow as allowed under R12-4-216. Centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles and handguns are no longer legal methods of take. 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 season with an assigned hunt number, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. To hunt turkey during Archery-Only or Limited Weapon– Shotgun Shooting Shot Juniors-Only season without assigned hunt numbers, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a Department office or license dealer. The Department offers “Juniors-Only” designated hunts. 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). Youth hunt permit-tag fees are NOT valid when applying for the standard Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey hunts. Youth applying for these hunts must pay the resident or non-resident fees. Turkey: Commission Order 5 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 4000 BONUS POINT ONLY – See page 7 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one). MERRIAM’S 4001 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 1 Bearded turkey 575 4002 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 1 Bearded turkey 600 4003 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 3B Bearded turkey 125 4004 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 3B Bearded turkey 125 4005 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 3C Bearded turkey 175 4006 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 3C Bearded turkey 175 4007 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 4A and 4B Bearded turkey 250 4008 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 4A and 4B Bearded turkey 250 4009 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 5A Bearded turkey 150 4010 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 5A Bearded turkey 200 4011 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 5B Bearded turkey 100 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 11 Turkey Hunts 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits MERRIAM’S 4012 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 5B Bearded turkey 100 4013 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 6A Bearded turkey 300 4014 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 6A Bearded turkey 300 4015 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (1) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 60 4016 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 (1) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 90 4017 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 7 Bearded turkey 150 4018 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 7 Bearded turkey 175 4019 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 8 and 10 Bearded turkey 250 4020 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 8 and 10 Bearded turkey 150 4021 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 9 Bearded turkey 50 4022 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 9 Bearded turkey 40 4023 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 12A Bearded turkey 300 4024 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 12A Bearded turkey 300 4025 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (2) 13A Bearded turkey 25 4026 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 (2) 13A Bearded turkey 15 4027 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (2) 13B (South of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 20 4028 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 (2) 13B (South of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 15 4029 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 17A, 17B, and 18B Bearded turkey 10 4030 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 17A, 17B, and 18B Bearded turkey 10 4031 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 20A Bearded turkey 5 4032 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 20A Bearded turkey 10 4033 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 22 Bearded turkey 130 4034 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 22 Bearded turkey 130 4035 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 23 Bearded turkey 225 4036 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 23 Bearded turkey 225 4037 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 24A Bearded turkey 2 4038 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 24A Bearded turkey 3 4039 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 27 Bearded turkey 750 4040 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 27 Bearded turkey 650 ---Apr 22 - May 19, 2011 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Bearded turkey ---GOULD’S 4041 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (3) 29 Bearded turkey 5 4042 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 (3) 29 Bearded turkey 5 4043 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (3) 31 Bearded turkey 5 4044 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 (3) 31 Bearded turkey 5 4045 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (3) 33 Bearded turkey 2 4046 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 (3) 33 Bearded turkey 2 4047 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (3) 34A Bearded turkey 1 4048 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 (3) 34A Bearded turkey 1 4049 Apr 22 - Apr 28, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (3) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Bearded turkey 4 4050 Apr 29 - May 19, 2011 (3) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Bearded turkey 4 ---Apr 22 - May 19, 2011 (3,4) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Bearded turkey ---Total 7249 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 4051 Apr 15 - Apr 21, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 3C Bearded turkey 125 4052 Apr 15 - Apr 21, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 6A Bearded turkey 175 4053 Apr 15 - Apr 21, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 23 Bearded turkey 125 Total 425 Juniors-Only Nonpermit-Tag Required (Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot) 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 1, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6B (except Camp Navajo), Apr 15 - Apr 21, and May 6 - May 19, 2011 (1) Bearded turkey 7, 8, 10, 12A, and 27 Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag Required 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. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife May 6 - May 19, 2011 1, 4A, 4B, 12A, and 27 Bearded turkey 12 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Turkey Hunts Turkey Notes: 1. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to turkey hunting only to properly licensed hunters who meet the qualifications as “Authorized Participants” according to the installation hunting policies outlined on the Camp Navajo website. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Hunters must agree to the Camp Navajo hunting policies during the required registration at http://www.campnavajo. com/index.php?which_page=recreation. After registering, hunters will gain access to the hunt numbers required when submitting the application. All hunters are required to show proof of attendance to a hunter safety education course during paperwork submission for the Camp Navajo permit. Increases in Force Protection Conditions, training missions and industrial operations may result in partial or complete hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled, hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 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, 31, 33, 34A, 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: IMWE-HUA-PWB (Hunting), Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-7010, www.huachuca. army.mil/usag/dpw/hunting.html, (520) 5337083, (520) 533-8763, (520) 533-1867 or disenrd@conus.army.mil. Attention Hunters Operating Off-Highway Vehicles OHV rules and laws: • No one may use a motor vehicle to assist in the taking of wildlife (except as permitted under the Challenged Hunter Access Mobility Permit, R12-4-217). • An off-highway vehicle may only be used as a means of travel. It is unlawful to shoot from any OHV, to shoot across, near or from any railroad or roadway. • It is illegal to chase or harrass any wildlife with a motorized vehicle. • Cross-country travel is illegal in most areas, unless you are picking up legally taken big game (some areas do not allow even that). Always check with the land management agency. • As of Jan. 1, 2009, you are required to display the OHV Decal on your vehicle if it meets the two following requirements: 1. It is made by the manufacturer primarily for travel over unimproved terrain and 2. Has an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less • As of July 1, 2009, all OHVs are required to have a certificate of title. You can obtain a title from the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). • Anyone 18 and under riding on an OHV or ATV is required by law to wear a properly fitted and fastened U.S. Department of Transportation approved helmet. • All OHVs are required to have a USDA approved spark arrestor and either a muffler or noise dissipative device that prevents sound above 96 decibels. • A person from out-of-state may operate an OHV in Arizona if all of the following apply: The person is not a resident of this state and the person owns the vehicle and the vehicle displays a current title/registration/decal from the person’s state of residence and the vehicle is not in this state for more than 30 consecutive days. • It is unlawful to drive an OHV on roads, trails, routes or areas marked closed by any land management agency or private land owner. • When carrying a rifle or shotgun on an ATV, it should be unloaded and put in a case that is firmly attached to the vehicle. It is unsafe to carry a rifle or shotgun mounted on the handlebars of an ATV. If you witness habitat damage or vandalism, report it at 1-800-VANDALS (826-3257). 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 13 Javelina Hunts n Distribution For further information on javelina, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license except a 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. EXCEPT for Archery-Only Javelina (Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, and 47M) where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt and 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, and 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 General, Juniors-Only, HAM and Archery-Only seasons, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. To hunt javelina in an Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag season, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. The Department offers “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). A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Juniors-Only” hunts. 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5000 BONUS POINT ONLY – See page 7 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 5001 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8 Any javelina 150 5002 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 10 and 18A Any javelina 250 5003 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 16A Any javelina 350 14 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Javelina Hunts 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5004 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 17A and 17B Any javelina 450 5005 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 18B Any javelina 450 5006 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 19A Any javelina 350 5007 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 19B Any javelina 250 5008 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 20A Any javelina 350 5009 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 20B Any javelina 625 5010 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 20C Any javelina 250 5011 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (1,4) 21 Any javelina 550 5012 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 22 Any javelina 600 5013 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 23 Any javelina 325 5014 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 24A Any javelina 225 5015 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 24B Any javelina 225 5016 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 27 Any javelina 125 5017 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 28 Any javelina 200 5018 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 29 Any javelina 100 5019 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 30A Any javelina 350 5020 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (3) 30B Any javelina 125 5021 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (9) 31 Any javelina 175 5022 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (9) 32 Any javelina 450 5023 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 33 Any javelina 650 5024 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 34A Any javelina 550 5025 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 34B Any javelina 100 5026 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (2) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Any javelina 75 5027 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 35B Any javelina 75 5028 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (3) 36A Any javelina 375 5029 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (3) 36B Any javelina 475 5030 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (3) 36C Any javelina 275 5031 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (4) 37A Any javelina 880 5032 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (8) 37B Any javelina 1000 42 and 44A (except National Wildlife 5033 Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 Any javelina 100 Refuges) ---Feb 18 - Feb 24, 2011 (2) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any javelina --Total 11480 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5034 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8 Any javelina 75 5035 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 10, 17A, 17B, 18A, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 100 5036 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 16A (except National Wildlife Refuges) Any javelina 50 5037 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 18B Any javelina 100 5038 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 20B and 21 Any javelina 115 5039 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 20C Any javelina 100 5040 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 22 and 23 Any javelina 75 5041 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 24A and 24B Any javelina 50 5042 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 27 Any javelina 25 5043 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 (3,9) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any javelina 75 5044 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 (8) 33, 37A, and 37B Any javelina 150 5045 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 34A and 34B Any javelina 40 5046 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any javelina 20 5047 Jan 21 - Jan 30, 2011 (3) 36A, 36B, and 36C Any javelina 50 Total 1025 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5048 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8 Any javelina 50 5049 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 10 and 18A Any javelina 100 5050 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 16A (except National Wildlife Refuges) Any javelina 100 5051 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 17A and 17B Any javelina 100 5052 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 18B Any javelina 250 5053 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 19A Any javelina 100 5054 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 19B Any javelina 100 5055 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 20A Any javelina 150 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 15 Javelina Hunts Javelina: Commission Order 6 General Spring Javelina 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5056 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 20B Any javelina 325 5057 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 20C Any javelina 325 5058 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (1,4) 21 Any javelina 225 5059 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 22 Any javelina 350 5060 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 23 Any javelina 200 5061 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 24A Any javelina 145 5062 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 24B Any javelina 100 5063 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 27 Any javelina 50 5064 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 28 Any javelina 85 5065 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 29 Any javelina 40 5066 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 30A Any javelina 100 5067 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (3) 30B Any javelina 125 5068 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (9) 31 Any javelina 130 5069 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (9) 32 Any javelina 250 5070 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 33 Any javelina 380 5071 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 34A Any javelina 285 5072 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 34B Any javelina 30 5073 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (2) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Any javelina 80 5074 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 35B Any javelina 80 5075 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (3) 36A Any javelina 165 5076 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (3) 36B Any javelina 150 5077 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (3) 36C Any javelina 115 5078 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (4) 37A Any javelina 360 5079 Feb 4 - Feb 13, 2011 (8) 37B Any javelina 500 Total 5545 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5080 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 6A and 6B (except Camp Navajo) Any javelina 500 10, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A, 18A, 39, 40A, 5081 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 (4,7) 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B (except Any javelina 1000 National Wildlife Refuges) 5082 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 17A, 17B, 18B, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 1500 5083 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 20B Any javelina 475 5084 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 20C Any javelina 275 5085 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 (1,4) 21 Any javelina 400 5086 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 22 Any javelina 450 5087 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 23 Any javelina 200 5088 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 24A Any javelina 125 5089 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 24B Any javelina 175 5090 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 27 Any javelina 75 5091 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 (3,9) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any javelina 1200 5092 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 (8) 33 and 37B Any javelina 1200 5093 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 (4) 34A and 37A Any javelina 700 5094 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 (2) 34B, 35A (except Fort Huachuca), and 35B Any javelina 300 5095 Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 (3) 36A, 36B, and 36C Any javelina 800 ---Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2011 (2) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any javelina --Total 9375 Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag Required 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. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7, Jan 1 - Jan 20, 2011 (4,5,6) Any javelina 8, 9, 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, and 47M 16 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Javelina Hunts Javelina Notes: 1. Cave Creek Recreational Area is closed to javelina hunting. 2. The Fort Huachuca Military Reservation in Unit 35A is open to javelina 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: IMWE-HUA-PWB (Hunting), Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-7010, www.huachuca. army.mil/usag/dpw/hunting.html, (520) 5337083, (520) 533-8763, (520) 533-1867 or disenrd@conus.army.mil. 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 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 (623) 856-8520. 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) 4179300; 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 concerns, contact the Florence Military Reservation at (602) 267-2062. A map of the Florence Military Reservation 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 R12-4802) 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) 348-4400 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa.htm. Return Your Hunter Questionnaire — Your Tag Depends on It! Submit your response online or by mail. www.azgfd.gov/huntersurvey 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 17 Buffalo Hunts n Distribution For further information on buffalo, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license except a 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. 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 7000 BONUS POINT ONLY – See page 7 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 7020 Jan 14 - Jan 16, 2011 5A and 5B (Raymond Wildlife Area Herd) Yearling buffalo only 2 18 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Buffalo Hunts 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 7021 Jan 28 - Jan 30, 2011 5A and 5B (Raymond Wildlife Area Herd) Yearling buffalo only 2 7022 Jan 1 - Jun 14, 2011 (2,3) 12A, 12B, and 13A (House Rock Wildlife Area Herd) Any buffalo 14 Total 18 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 R12-4306. Hunters that desire a more challenging hunt should apply for the House Rock Wildlife Area hunts. 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 (R12-4306). 3. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. Poachers aren’t hunters; they’re thieves, stealing from YOU. OPERATION GAME THIEF 1 (800) 352-0700 To report violations, call the Department’s Operation Game Thief line: (800) 352-0700, or report online at www.azgfd.gov/thief. 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 19 Bear Hunts ■ Distribution For further information on bears, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license except a 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. EXCEPT for General Nonpermit or Archery-Only Nonpermit bear, a bear nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. General Nonpermit-tag 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. Archery Nonpermit-tag 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 during a spring General or Archery-Only season, you must apply through the draw for a hunt permit-tag. To hunt bear during a spring General Nonpermit Tag or Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag season, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. 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 bear’s skull, hide, and attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee 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 R12-4-308). 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Fem Harv Limit 8000 BONUS POINT ONLY – See page 7 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 8001 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Any bear except sows with cubs 5 1 ---Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,4,7) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs -1 Total 5 20 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Bear Hunts Bear: Commission Order 9 General Nonpermit-Tag Required 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. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Fem Harv Limit Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 17A, 17B, and 18B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 19A and 20A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 22 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,6,7) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,5,7) 31 Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,5,7) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,4,7) 35A and 35B (except Fort Huachuca) Any bear except sows with cubs 2 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. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Fem Harv Limit 8002 Apr 29 - Jul 31, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 3B and 3C Any bear except sows with cubs 100 1 8003 Apr 29 - Jul 31, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 4B Any bear except sows with cubs 10 2 8004 Apr 29 - Jul 31, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 22 Any bear except sows with cubs 50 1 8005 Apr 29 - Jul 31, 2011 (1,2,3,6,7) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 50 1 8006 Apr 29 - Jul 31, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs 10 2 8007 Apr 29 - Jul 31, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs 20 2 8008 Apr 29 - Jul 31, 2011 (1,2,3,4,7) 35A and 35B (except Fort Huachuca) Any bear except sows with cubs 40 3 ---Apr 29 - Jul 31, 2011 (1,2,3,4,7) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs --1 Total 280 Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag Required 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. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Fem Harv Limit Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 3B and 3C Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 18 - Apr 28, 2011 (1,2,3,7) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 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 Annual Female Harvest Limit Unit 3B 3C 4B 6B Limit 10 4 6 4 Unit 17A, 17B, 18B 19A, 20A, 20B 22N 22S 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: IMWE-HUA-PWB (Hunting), Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-7010, www.huachuca. army.mil/usag/dpw/hunting.html, (520) 533-7083, (520) 533-8763, (520) 533-1867or dis-enrd@conus. army.mil. 5. Limit 4 6 10 4 Unit 31 and 32 hunts -- Access to Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed by permit only, available through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For more Unit 23N 23S 24A 27 Limit 15 12 8 25 Unit 29, 30A 31 32 33 information, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4400 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa. htm. 6. 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 White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary. 7. 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. Limit 10 9 6 4 Unit 34A 35A, 35B, FTHU Limit 7 7 2011 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information 21 Hunt Camps New to Hunting? The Arizona Game and Fish Department supports and promotes introducing children to the American tradition of hunting by offering a wide variety of juniors-only hunting and shooting programs. These programs are designed to get children in the field with a parent, guardian, or mentor who can focus completely on the child, and provide the guidance needed to teach the next generation of hunters how to be safe, responsible stewards and ethical conservationists. To take full advantage of these programs, Game and Fish is partnering with sportsmen’s groups, gun clubs and conservation organizations to host mentored first-time events and camps to assure a positive experience hunting in the great outdoors. Below is a listing of some of the upcoming events. Oct. 1–3: Squirrel and Fishing Camp Interested, but not ready to go hunting yet? ■ Unit 22 ■ Hosted by the Arizona Deer Association and the Mogollon Sporting Association ■ Contact Henry Apfel: (928) 476-6428 or via e-mail at hapfel@azgfd.gov ■ Food, tips and guidance offered Don’t worry, we still want you to come on out and see what the outdoor experience is all about. Hunting is just one portion of these events. Many of these camps are also open to people wishing to learn more about wildlife biology, ecology and their habits; target shooting; archery; wildlife viewing; camping; camaraderie and more. If you are interested, just contact the camp host and let them know. Oct. 1–3: Squirrel Camp ■ Unit 6A ■ Hosted by Outdoor Experience 4 All and Mingus Mountain Longbeards ■ Food, tips and guidance offered • www.OE4A.org Dec. 4–5: Small Game Camp ■ ■ ■ ■ Unit 24A/37B Hosted by Youth Outdoors Unlimited youthoutdoorsunlimited@gmail.com Food, tips and guidance offered Dec. 10–12: Cibola Juniors Waterfowl Hunt ■ Cibola National Wildlife Refuge ■ Open to licensed junior hunters 17 years and younger accompanied by a licensed adult hunter ■ Hosted by the Southwest Habitat Partnership ■ getoutsideaz@gmail.com ■ Pre-registration required ■ $40 refundable registration ■ Food, tips and guidance offered Jan. 21–23, 2011: Juniors Javelina Camp ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Unit 20C A tag is required to hunt javelina Hosted by Youth Outdoors Unlimited youthoutdoorsunlimited@gmail.com Food, tips and guidance offered Jan. 21–23, 2011: Juniors Javelina Camp ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Unit 22/23 A tag is required to hunt javelina Hosted by the Arizona Deer Association www.azdeer.org Food, tips and guidance offered Feb. 11–13, 2011: Women’s Javelina HAM Hunt ■ A tag is required to hunt javelina ■ Hosted by Coueswhitetail.com and Outdoor Experience 4 All ■ Amanda@coueswhitetail.com ■ Food, tips and guidance offered Feb. 18–20, 2011: Javelina Hunt ■ Prescott Area (Units 17A&B/19B/20A) ■ A tag is requried to hunt javelina ■ Hosted by the Arizona Bowhunters Association and Outdoor Experience 4 All ■ www.OE4A.org March 4–6, 2011: Junior Jack Kamp ■ Unit 36A/B/C ■ Hosted by the Arizona State Chapter Safari Club International ■ www.azsci.com ■ Food, tips and guidance offered April 15–17, 2011: Juniors-only Turkey Camps ■ Units 6B/8, 3C/23/4A&B, and 1/27 ■ A tag is required to hunt turkey ■ Hosted by the Arizona State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation ■ Food, tips and guidance offered ■ lehays02@hotmail.com (Units 1/27) ■ rich@saselectric.com (Units 3C/23/4A&B) ■ dennysden@msn.com (Units 6B/8) ■ Unit 36A/B/C Visit www.azgfd.gov/getoutside for additional camp dates and updated information. 22 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Game Management Unit Map Department office location Region I Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Homeland security issues along the international border may affect the quality of a person’s hunt. Call 1 (800) BE-ALERT to report suspicious activity. 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. 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