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GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2016. © 2016 GEICO 2 Arizona Game AdPages2015.indd 3 and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 8/10/2016 9:16:35 PM Important Information for 2017 ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT MISSION To conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. This list is for informational purposes only and lists the major changes that have occurred since publication of the last regulations booklet. Individuals should thoroughly read and understand the appropriate regulations prior to submitting an application or going afield. If you have questions, please call (602) 942-3000. ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION Chair, Edward “Pat” Madden — Flagstaff James R. Ammons — Yuma James S. Zieler — St. Johns Eric S. Sparks — Tucson Kurt R. Davis — Phoenix Resident Licenses Available for Military Spouses The Arizona Game and Fish Department now offers a resident license for the taking of wildlife by the spouse of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is permanently or temporarily stationed in Arizona. The license also will allow the spouse of an active duty member to apply for big game hunt permit-tags as a resident. ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086 (602) 942-3000 www.azgfd.gov PointGuard — Tag Surrender, R12-4-118 Hunters may now choose to surrender their hunt permit-tag prior to the start of their hunt. Hunters must have a Department Portal Account and purchase the Department’s PointGuard Membership for $5 at the time of application for each species. Refer to page 5 for more information. Larry D. Voyles, Director Ty E. Gray, Deputy Director Hunter Education No one under the age of 14 may hunt big game without having completed a Hunter Education class. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call (623) 236-7239. REGIONAL OFFICES REGION I 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935 (928) 367-4281 REGION II 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86005 (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, religion, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, the individual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s Office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, 602942-3000, or with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS:WSFR, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s Office as listed above. Statewide Game Management Unit Map Hunters can find the statewide game management unit map in the 2016-2017 Arizona Hunting Regulations on pages 70–71, or on the Game and Fish website at www.azgfd.gov/hunting. Select the “where to hunt” button. Archery Deer Hunters For your convenience, the January archery deer hunt information is provided in this booklet. See page 26. The seaon dates for other archery deer hunts can be found in the 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations on page 40. Drones Drones are considered aircraft and shall not be used to harass wildlife or assist in the taking of wildlife. For more specific information, please review Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-319 and R12-4-320 located on pages 125 and 130 of the 2016–17 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Also, see Fair Chase information on page 56 of the 2016–17 Arizona Hunting Regulations. This publication is partially paid for through the sale of advertising. The Arizona Game and Fish Department neither endorses products or services listed nor accepts any liability from the use of listed products or services. On the Cover: Bison by George Andrejko 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 3 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 Short-term Combination Hunting and Fishing License nor an Apprentice Hunting License is valid for big game. Youth ages 10–17 must purchase a Youth Combination Hunting and Fishing license. The license fee is $5. A person under 10 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 hunt 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 combination hunt and fish license, a valid Hunter Education Course completion card, plus any required permit-tags or nonpermit-tags. Where to Buy Licenses Arizona hunting licenses may be purchased online at www.azgfd.gov. If you purchase a license online, you must print the license from your home printer. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will not mail your license to you. Licenses also can be obtained from any license dealer or Arizona Game and Fish Department office (see locations on page 3 of this booklet). If you are applying for a big game permit-tag or bonus points on a paper application, you may purchase your general hunt (available for residents only) or combination hunt and fish license while you are entering your application for the draw. The license will not be issued and mailed until the draw is complete. 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 4 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 “Resident” means a person who is domiciled (claims the state of Arizona as their true, fixed and permanent home and principal residence) in this state for six months immediately preceding the date of application for a license, permit, tag, or stamp and does not claim residency for any purpose in another state or jurisdiction; or is a member or spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States who is on active duty and stationed in this state for either permanent or temporary duty; or is a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty stationed in another state or country but who lists this state as their home of record at the time of applying for a license, permit, tag, or stamp. Arizona residents may purchase a resident license. All other individuals must purchase a non-resident license. 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. An Apprentice Hunting License is valid for two consecutive days when the apprentice is accompanied in the field by a mentor. An apprentice hunting license is valid for the taking of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, nongame birds, and upland game birds. Any required stamps must be purchased in addition to obtaining an Apprentice Hunting License. An apprentice may be a resident or non-resident and may only be licensed pursuant to this paragraph once per calendar year. A mentor must be a domiciled resident of this state who is at least 18 years of age and must possess an annual hunting or combination Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 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. High Achievement Scout License The High Achievement Scout License is offered to a resident youth who has attained either the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scout) or received a Gold Award (Girl Scout). The fee for the reduced license is $5. The applicant must present proof of their rank or award by providing their certification letter, wallet card, or award certificate at any Department office, and complete the High Achievement Scout License application (Form 306, available on the Department website or at any Department office). This license is not available through the draw. At the age of 21, an Eagle Scout or Gold Award recipient is no longer eligible for the High Achievement Scout License, and from that point forward would be required to purchase an adult license. Lost License or Tag Replacement Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags, and nonpermit-tags may be replaced for a $4 fee at any Arizona Game and Fish Department license dealer. Licenses purchased online can be reprinted for free. Duplicate licenses can be purchased online. Consult R12-4-103 (page 112 of the 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations) Duplicate Tags and Licenses for additional information. Stamps cannot be replaced, they must be repurchased. Physically Challenged Hunters Those hunters who are physically challenged may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/ Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217 for information about this permit (page 124 of the 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations). Contact any Arizona Game and Fish Department office for additional information and application. Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt in Arizona Pursuant to regulations by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), nonimmigrant aliens who want to temporarily import firearms and/or ammunition into the License Information 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.gov. Tag Transfers 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, under Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules there are ways people can transfer big game tags. A $4 transfer fee applies, unless donating to a non-profit organization. The commission may prescribe the manner and conditions of transferring and using permits and tags under this paragraph, including an application process for a qualified organization, to allow a person to transfer the person’s big game permit or tag to a qualified organization for use by: • A minor child who has a life-threatening medical condition or by a minor child who has a permanent physical disability. If a child with a physical disability is under 14 years of age, the child must satisfactorily complete the Arizona hunter education course or another comparable Hunter Education Course that is approved by the director. • A veteran of the armed forces of the United States who has a service-connected disability. For the purposes of this paragraph “disability” means a permanent physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities requiring the assistance of another person or a mechanical device for physical mobility. • “Qualified organization” means a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code and that affords opportunities and experiences to children with life-threatening medical conditions or with physical disabilities or to veterans with service-connected disabilities. A parent, grandparent or legal guardian may allow the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s minor child or minor grandchild to use the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s big game permit or tag to take big game pursuant to the following requirements: • The parent, grandparent or guardian must transfer the permit or tag to the child in a manner prescribed by the commission. • The child receiving the permit or tag must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian when in the field. • The child must possess a valid hunting license and, if under 14 years of age, must satisfactorily complete the Arizona hunter education course or another comparable hunter education course that is approved by the director. • Any big game that is taken counts toward the child’s bag limit. Once a tag is transferred at a Department office, the original permittee may no longer use it. Visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting and scroll to the additional hunting information. There you will find a link titled “Tag Transfer.” Organizations you can donate your tag to are listed on the page. PointGuard (Tag Surrender, R12-4-118) Tag Surrender allows a hunter to surrender his or her tag to the Department for any reason prior to close of business the day before the hunt starts. Requirements: • Only available to applicants applying online (not available to paper applicants) • Hunters must have a Department Portal Account • Hunters must purchase the Department’s PointGuard Membership. Cost is $5 per species. This membership is purchased at the time of application for each species (Select PointGuard Membership at the end of your online application) • Hunters are only eligible to surrender one tag per species then the next time drawn • You must meet the requirements (listed in the left column) for that species, the tag will have to be used (expends bonus points). Once you have expended your bonus points, you will then be eligible to participate in Tag Surrender again. When you surrender your hunt permit-tag: • The bonus points you expended to draw the hunt permit-tag will be reinstated • The bonus point you would have accrued had you not drawn will be awarded If you transfer your hunt permit-tag to a qualified nonprofit, you may still participate in Tag Surrender: • Hunters must provide acceptable proof to the Department of the Tag Transfer (i.e., receipt from the qualified nonprofit) • You must submit your Tag Surrender request and provide proof of the tag being donated within 60 days of the donation; and no less than 30 days prior to the next draw deadline for that species According to rule, the Department has multiple options for re-issuance of surrendered tags. Proximity to start of a hunt, type of tag and demand for the tag will guide decisions about re-issuance of surrendered tags. 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 5 Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information The fees listed on this page are valid for 2017 hunts. Please refer to Notes below. LICENSES PRIVILEGES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT General Hunting1 Allows take of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds. $37 Not available. See Combination. Combination Hunt and Fish1,2 Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds. $57 $160 Youth Combination Hunt and Fish1,2 (ages 10–17) Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, migratory birds and upland game birds. A valid tag is required for the take of big game animals. $5 $5 Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish 2,3 Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid stamp is required for the take of migratory game birds. (Not valid when applying for the draw.) $15/day $20/day HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only through application and drawing procedures, prices shown include a $13 application fee per applicant for residents and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents.4 Bonus Point Antelope Hunt Permit-tag Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-tag Turkey Hunt Permit-tag Bear Hunt Permit-tag Javelina Hunt Permit-tag Elk Hunt Permit-tag Deer Hunt Permit-tag Pheasant Hunt Permit-tag Bison – Bull/Any Hunt Permit-tag Bison – Cow/Yearling Hunt Permit-tag Bison — Yearling only Hunt Permit-tag Raptor Hunt Permit-tag NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT $13 $103 $313 $38 $38 $38 $148 $58 $13 $1,113 $663 $363 $13 $15 $565 $1,815 $105 $165 $115 $665 $315 $15 $5,415 $3,265 $1,765 $15 purchased over-the-counter at Department offices or license dealers. Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag Youth-Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag Bear Nonpermit-tag5 Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag5 Javelina Nonpermit-tag Elk Nonpermit-tag Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag Bobcat Seal (for sale or export)6 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT STAMPS RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Migratory Bird Stamp Allows take of band-tailed pigeons, moorhen, coots, doves, ducks, geese, snipe, and swans (Valid July 1 – June 30) Federal Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30) $25 $90 $25 $15 $25 $135 $45 $3 $150 $75 $100 $650 $300 $3 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH YOUTH $13 $103 $313 $237 (for Youth-Only hunts) $38 $287 (for Youth-Only hunts) $637 (for Youth-Only hunts) $387 (for Youth-Only hunts) $13 $1,113 $663 $363 $13 $15 $565 $1,815 $257 (for Youth-Only hunts) $165 $307 (for Youth-Only hunts) $657 (for Youth-Only hunts) $407 (for Youth-Only hunts) $15 $5,415 $3,265 $1,765 $15 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH YOUTH $10 $10 YOUTH8 $5 $5 Included with Youth Combination license $25 $25 $25 Notes: 1. Licenses are valid one year from date of purchase. 2. All licenses that allow fishing allow for simultaneous fishing with two poles. 3. A Short-term Combo license may be purchased for any day. Purchaser selects date(s) of validity at time of purchase. If purchased for multiple days, the days need not be consecutive. 6 4. A portion of the application fees are designated for habitat, access and recruitment/retention. 5. Mandatory harvest reporting and physical check-in. 6. Not available at license dealers. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 7. Permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts. 8. Youth, 16 years of age and older, are required to purchase a federal waterfowl stamp. Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Spring 2017 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 DEADLINE DATES2 Applications accepted on or after: Deadline 11:59 p.m. (MST) in Department offices on: Refund warrants mailed out by: Hunt permit-tags mailed out by: Spring Turkey (See note 1) Oct. 11, 2016 Nov. 30, 2016 Dec. 14, 2016 Spring Javelina (See note 1) Oct. 11, 2016 Nov. 30, 2016 Dec. 14, 2016 Spring Bison (See note 1) Oct. 11, 2016 Nov. 30, 2016 Dec. 14, 2016 Spring Bear (See note 1) Oct. 11, 2016 Nov. 30, 2016 Dec. 14, 2016 First Come 3 Online Applicants 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 ACCEPTANCE DATES ACCEPTANCE DATES Spring Turkey Nov. 28, 2016 Dec. 5, 2016 Spring Javelina Nov. 28, 2016 Dec. 5, 2016 Spring Bison Nov. 28, 2016 Dec. 5, 2016 Spring Bear Nov. 28, 2016 Dec. 5, 2016 Deadline for updating your credit or debit card information online by 11:59 p.m. (MST) Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 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. Department offices at Flagstaff, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix, Pinetop, Tuc­son and Yuma will close for business at 5 p.m. (MST); completed applications will be accepted at these locations until 11:59 p.m. (MST) on deadline days. No applications will be accepted after this time re­ gardless of the postmark. Deadline dates and times will apply to online as well as paper applications. Deadline dates may be extended in the event of a Department-related system failure that prevents the public from submitting an application within the deadlines listed above. The online system slow down due to heavy traffic is not considered a Department-related system failure and may not result in a deadline extension. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid the last minute rush. Application assistance can be obtained Monday through Friday (8 a.m.– 5 p.m. MST) by contacting the Department. Only on deadline day, from 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., after the close of normal business, the Department can be reached at 623-236-7424 for online application assistance. 3. 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. No person, including Youth, may submit more than one valid application per genus for the First Come process, with the exception of javelina (see the javelina bag limit description). A listing of leftover permits is available online at www.azgfd. gov under “Big Game Draw” or at any Department office. To submit first come applications by U.S. mail only, please send to: 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: DRAW/FIRST COME. 4. Online applicants are encouraged to keep their payment information current. If your payment is rejected at the time of the draw, your application may be rejected. The Department will attempt to contact the payee and/or applicant A three times within two business days to accept an alternate payment method if a phone number and/or email is provided. 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 7 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. Qualifications Individuals wishing to participate in a drawing or to obtain bonus points must apply online or in writing using the Hunt Permittag 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 (page 7). An applicant must possess a license (including lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’s) that is valid on the last day of the application deadline for that draw. Youth applying for big game hunts must be licensed. If an applicant does not have a license that meets that requirement, he or she must purchase the license at the time of application. An applicant must submit the information and fees required for a license on each paper application submitted. Only one license will be issued. License refunds will be made for additional applications. Licenses will not be issued until the draw occurs. Applying for a Hunt The online application service will be available early to mid-September, see page 10 or visit www.azgfd.gov/draw for more information. 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 R12-4104(O). Use standard blue or black ink (no gel ink). 8 No more than four people may apply on one application in one envelope. All applicants in a group must apply for the same hunt number(s) and in the same order of preference on the same form. No person, including Youth, 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. More than one (1) application in an envelope may result in rejection of all applications. 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. 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 Information about fees associated with the online draw process is on page 10. 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 or combination hunt and fish 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 license. Only one license will be issued per person. 3. Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts. Each payment enclosed with a hunt permittag 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, or separate checks or money orders may be submitted in one envelope for each individual applicant. The permit and license fees are specified in the fee schedule on page 6. The hunt permit-tag fees on page 6 include the nonrefundable application fee. Submitting Applications The online application service will be available in early to mid-September. Please check the Department’s website or sign up for free e-newsletters for regular updates. You can register for e-news at www.azgfd.gov/signup. Attention online applicants: Deadline for updating your credit or debit card information online is 11:59 p.m. (MST) Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. 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 11:59 p.m. (MST). Drop boxes are locked promptly at 11:59 p.m. (MST). All applications must be received by the Department before the deadline. Deadlines for Draw Information submission are specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule on page 7. 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. What Happens to My Application? Any application not properly prepared, submitted with insufficient fees or one that is illegible is not valid and will be rejected. 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 permit-tags available for all applicants in that group. Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each successful applicant. What if I’m not Drawn? Please use one of the methods (Internet or telephone) listed on this page (right) 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 more than one license and a refund of any remaining fees will be issued. An overpayment of $5 or less will not be refunded, and shall be considered a donation to the Arizona Game and Fish Fund. If you or a member of your group elected to donate your fees or a portion thereof, the donation will not be refunded. If an application is rejected and a license has been requested, the license will not be issued. The license fee will be refunded, however, the application fee will not be refunded. Unsuccessful, valid applications will be awarded bonus points. Big game hunt permit-tags remaining after the drawing will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule on page 7. First-come permit-tag results are not posted. If successful, you will receive your tag in the mail within 10-15 business days. Obtaining a Bonus Point Only In the event you do not wish to participate in a big game drawing for species offered in this draw, but still wish to accumulate bonus points for these genera, you may “obtain 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 obtain only one bonus point per genus per drawing. To apply for a bonus point only, the individual must be 10 years old by the deadline date as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule on page 7. To apply for a bonus point only, 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 costs you only the license fee (if needed) and the application fee per applicant. See page 6 for license fees. 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. Useful Phone Numbers Want To Know If You Were Drawn? Call the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s automated service at (602) 942-3000. Press 2 and follow voice prompts. You must provide your Department ID Number and 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. Main Number: (602) 942-3000 Choose 1 for known extension or name Choose 2 for Draw, Bonus Points and Hunting and Fishing license info. Choose 3 for Watercraft Choose 4 for Regions Choose 5 for Customer Service Choose 6 for Shooting Range Report a Game or Fish Violation 1 (800) 352-0700 Report Vandalism or Livestock Depredation 1 (800) VANDALS (826-3257) Mandatory Harvest Reporting of: These numbers are only for reporting your bear and mountain lion harvests. Bear 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327) Lion 1 (877) 438-0447 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 9 Apply Online for Big Game Hunts and Bonus Points at www.azgfd.gov The online application will be available early to mid-September. Why apply online? There are many advantages to submitting an online application: • Apply from home or work — no driving, no mailing; fee per applicant for residents and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents. Can I apply for a bonus point only? • Reduces chances for errors (you must still read your options closely); Yes. Select Bonus Point Only when prompted. You must have a current hunting license or purchase one. You will be charged the appropriate application fee ($13 application fee per applicant for residents and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents). • The initial cost to you is only the application fee and license fee (if you don’t already have a current license); What are the license requirements? • Easy to meet the deadline — go to www. azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw”; • The permit-tag cost will only be charged if you are drawn for that species; • Easy to donate to the Big Game Habitat Fund and benefit wildlife populations; and • Easy to purchase PointGuard. What if I buy a license when I apply for my hunt? If you purchase a hunting or fishing license online, you must print the license from your home printer. Your license will not be mailed to you. Are there any additional fees for applying online? No. The application fee per applicant is the same whether applying online or by paper. The application fee includes a $13 application 10 When applying for a hunt, you must have a license valid through deadline day of that draw. If drawn for a hunt permit-tag, you must also have a valid license at the time of the hunt. These may not be the same license. Please contact customer service if you have any questions. See page 9 for phone numbers. How do I pay? A valid credit or debit card (Visa or MasterCard) must be used when applying online. Your card will be charged once for the application fee and second time if you are successful in drawing a permit-tag. Your hunt application will be rejected if either payment transaction is denied by the credit or debit card institute. If you successfully draw a permit-tag but your card is not approved for payment, the Department will Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov make three attempts within two business days to notify you and offer you the opportunity to provide an alternate payment card within a specified timeframe. If the Department has not received an alternate payment at the end of that specified timeframe, your application will be rejected. No exceptions will be made for individuals who do not respond to the Department’s attempts to contact them. Deadline for updating credit or debit card information online is 11:59 p.m. (MST) Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. IMPORTANT: Applicants are encouraged to keep their credit or debit card information up to date, if your card becomes invalid for any reason before the credit card update deadline, update your information online for each species you applied for by selecting the “update my payment information” option and providing the required information. The Department is not responsible for any overdraft charge incurred due to insufficient funds. To apply online, simply log on to the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at www. azgfd.gov, place the cursor on “Apply for a Draw” on the main webpage and follow the step by-step instructions. We recommend you have your hunter list (including first and last names, dates of birth, Department identification number, and Social Security Number) and hunt choices completed with all the required information for each hunter prior to logging on to apply. This will make for a quicker application process. How to Apply for the Draw: Paper 1. You must use a separate application, a separate payment AND a separate envelope for each genus (deer, elk, etc.) for which you apply. No more than one (1) application (up to 4 applicants) may be included in the same envelope. NOTE: All hunt choices for each genus, regardless of weapon type, must be requested on the same application. 2. You must use valid Hunt Numbers; make sure you refer to appropriate Hunting Regulations. Do not use game management unit numbers. 3. In accordance with federal requirement, 42 U.S.C. Section 666 A13 and state requirement, A.R.S. 25-320 (P) and 25-502 (K), you must provide your Social Security Number in the space provided. This is kept on file with the Department of Economic Security for use in identifying and tracking child support offenders. If you are not a U.S. Citizen you must write “Not US Citz” in the Social Security field. Applicants declaring “Not US Citz” must provide a Department I.D. Number (refer to item #7). 4. You must fill in your name, home mailing address, city, state, and zip code. You must include your date of birth. You must specify your date of birth with a two-digit month, a two-digit day, and a four-digit year. (For example: if you were born on Jan. 5, 1950, you would write: 01-05-1950 in the Date of Birth field.) 5. You must check either the resident or nonresident box for each applicant. Second Choice Hunt Number Fourth Choice Hunt Number Third Choice Hunt Number B Date of Birth ( m m ) ( d d ) ( y y y APPLICANT A y ) I  PERMIT-TAG FORM • A Fifth Choice Hunt Number E L Check One 1 2D1 2 1 9 1 2 C 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 E G x F XX 234 567 D DO E J OE 2 3 4 5 E B E AC H S T M Y T O WN AZ 85 560 SIGN ON LINE BELOW 480 567 19 12 Federal Requirement: Social Security Number  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. First Choice Hunt Number Arizona Hunting License Number (must include the 2 letter prefix) Last Name Address City P M Department I.D. Number if different from SSN First A S Daytime Phone Number Signature (Must be signed by or for Applicant A) LICENSE FORM • A If you choose not to participate in the online application, you must correctly fill out and sign a paper hunt permit-tag 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 250 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. Complete only to apply for a Hunt License  Hunting Hunt/Fish Youth Hunt/Fish F Sex Res-G A  Res-F B  Res-Y C  State Non-resident Resident M.I. Zip Code H X_____________________________________________  Weight Height Ft. In. Hunt/Fish Youth Hunt/Fish 6. You must either enter your Arizona Hunting License Number (including the two-character prefix) OR you must fill out the LICENSE FORM section (bottom portion for each applicant) and specify the class of license you wish to purchase by checking the appropriate box and include payment for that license with each application. An applicant must possess a license that is valid on the last day of the application deadline for that draw. If an applicant does not have a license that meets that requirement, they must purchase the license at the time of application. No license refund will be issued if you are not drawn. Only one license will be issued to you. License refunds will be made for additional applications. Licenses will not be issued until the draw occurs. 7. You must enter your Department I.D. Number (previously called Sportsman I.D.) if different from your Social Security Number. This number is only for those individuals who use a Department issued I.D. Number instead of a Social Security Number to track bonus points or for non-U.S. citizens. You must still provide a valid Social Security Number or “Not US Citz.” NOTE: A Department I.D. Number must be obtained from AZGFD prior to application. 8. The applicant or an appointed individual must sign each completed applicant block. Hair Non-Res-F D  Non-Res-Y E  Eyes AZ Residency Yrs. Mos. No license refund will be issued if you are not drawn. 9. Each applicant shall complete only one block per application (for example: Applicant A, Applicant B, etc.) 10. You must include all information per applicant in one block only. You may not use multiple applicant blocks to provide information for one applicant. 11. You must include ALL the appropriate license, permit, and application fees in each envelope. No cash will be accepted. A check returned to the Department for nonpayment may result in rejection of your application. 12. You must refer to the appropriate Hunting Regulations to obtain the current fees for licenses and/or hunt permit-tags or you may call the Department at 602-942-3000 for that information. 13. Only Hunting; Hunting and Fishing Combo; and Youth Combo licenses are available for residents through the draw. Only Hunting and Fishing Combo and Youth Combo licenses are available for nonresidents through the draw. 14. Enclose check, cashier’s check, or money order payable to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for the total amount due, along with your application and mail to: Arizona Game and Fish Department P.O. Box 74020 Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052; or drop it off at any Department office. 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 11 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 Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License (See table on page 6 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 and Youth nonpermit-tag turkey seasons where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a Department office or 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. Bag Limit One (1) turkey per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. To hunt turkey in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a turkey tag. To hunt turkey during a Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. For Archery-Only hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. For some Youth-Only hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a Department office or license dealer. The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Youth-Only” designated hunt. Persons between the ages of 10 and 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call (623) 236-7239. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. Youth hunt permit-tag fees are NOT valid when applying for the standard Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey hunts. Youth applying for these hunts must pay the resident or non-resident fees. Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued) LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT SPRING TURKEY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 4000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). Merriam’s Turkey 4001 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 1 Bearded turkey 350 4002 May 5 - May 25, 2017 1 Bearded turkey 300 4003 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 3B Bearded turkey 125 4004 May 5 - May 25, 2017 3B Bearded turkey 100 4005 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 3C Bearded turkey 125 4006 May 5 - May 25, 2017 3C Bearded turkey 75 4007 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 4A and 4B Bearded turkey 100 4008 May 5 - May 25, 2017 4A and 4B Bearded turkey 100 4009 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 5A Bearded turkey 100 12 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Turkey Hunts Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued) LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT SPRING TURKEY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 4010 May 5 - May 25, 2017 5A Bearded turkey 100 4011 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 5B Bearded turkey 75 4012 May 5 - May 25, 2017 5B Bearded turkey 75 4013 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 6A Bearded turkey 200 4014 May 5 - May 25, 2017 6A Bearded turkey 200 4015 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 40 4016 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 45 4017 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 7 Bearded turkey 115 4018 May 5 - May 25, 2017 7 Bearded turkey 115 4019 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 8 and 10 Bearded turkey 200 4020 May 5 - May 25, 2017 8 and 10 Bearded turkey 100 4021 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 9 Bearded turkey 70 4022 May 5 - May 25, 2017 9 Bearded turkey 20 4023 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 12A Bearded turkey 400 4024 May 5 - May 25, 2017 12A Bearded turkey 400 4025 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (2) 13A Bearded turkey 5 4026 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (2) 13A Bearded turkey 5 4027 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (2) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 20 4028 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (2) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 15 4029 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (9) 17A, 17B, and 18B Bearded turkey 5 4030 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (9) 17A, 17B, and 18B Bearded turkey 5 4031 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 19A Bearded turkey 4 4032 May 5 - May 25, 2017 19A Bearded turkey 4 4033 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (10) 20A Bearded turkey 10 4034 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (10) 20A Bearded turkey 10 4035 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 21 Bearded turkey 2 4036 May 5 - May 25, 2017 21 Bearded turkey 2 4037 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 22 Bearded turkey 50 4038 May 5 - May 25, 2017 22 Bearded turkey 50 4039 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 23 Bearded turkey 225 4040 May 5 - May 25, 2017 23 Bearded turkey 175 4041 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 24A Bearded turkey 2 4042 May 5 - May 25, 2017 24A Bearded turkey 2 4043 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 27 Bearded turkey 425 4044 May 5 - May 25, 2017 27 Bearded turkey 350 ---Apr 28 - May 25, 2017 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Military) Bearded turkey --Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Disabled Veteran/ ---Apr 28 - May 25, 2017 (1) Bearded turkey --Wounded Warrior/Purple Heart) ---Apr 28 - May 25, 2017 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Other) Bearded turkey --Gould’s Turkey 4045 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (3) 29 and 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80) Bearded turkey 8 4046 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (3) 29 and 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80) Bearded turkey 8 4047 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (3) 31 Bearded turkey 3 4048 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (3) 31 Bearded turkey 3 4049 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (3,11) 32 Bearded turkey 1 4050 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (3,11) 32 Bearded turkey 1 4051 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (3,5,8) 33 (north and west of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 5 4052 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (3,5,8) 33 (north and west of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 5 4053 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (3) 34A Bearded turkey 2 4054 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (3) 34A Bearded turkey 2 4055 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (3,8) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Bearded turkey 13 4056 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (3,8) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Bearded turkey 13 4057 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (3,8) 35B Bearded turkey 3 4058 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (3,8) 35B Bearded turkey 3 ---Apr 21 - May 18, 2017 (3,4) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Bearded turkey --Rio Grande Turkey 4059 Apr 28 - May 4, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (6) 13B (north of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 2 4060 May 5 - May 25, 2017 (6) 13B (north of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 2 Total 4970 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 13 Turkey Hunts Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued) YOUTH-ONLY LIMITED WEAPON SHOTGUN SHOOTING SPRING TURKEY LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT SPRINGSHOT TURKEY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Merriam’s Turkey 4061 Apr 21 - Apr 27, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 3C Bearded turkey 25 4062 Apr 21 - Apr 27, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 6A Bearded turkey 140 4063 Apr 21 - Apr 27, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 40 4064 Apr 21 - Apr 27, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 23 Bearded turkey 125 Total 330 YOUTH-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED (LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT) TURKEY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R124-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Merriam’s Turkey Apr 21 - Apr 27, and May 12 - May 25, 2017 1, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7, 8, 10, 12A, and 27 Bearded turkey ARCHERY-ONLY SPRING TURKEY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R124-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Gould’s Turkey 4065 Apr 28 - May 25, 2017 (3,5) 33 (south and east of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 2 Total 2 ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED SPRING TURKEY Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R124-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Merriam’s Turkey May 12 - May 25, 2017 1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 12A, 23, and 27 Bearded turkey 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 14 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov formula based on hunting license sales and the state’s land area. In 2016, that means more than $26 million for game management in Arizona. This money pays 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. 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 National Guard Website. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Hunters must log onto the National Guard Website and read the installation policies and security requirements in order to have access to Camp Navajo hunt numbers: https://dema. az.gov/army-national-guard/camp-navajo/ garrison-operations/campnavajo-hunting-information. An applicant who applies for a category of permit for which he or she is not eligible to participate may not be authorized to participate in the hunt. All hunters are required to show proof of attendance in 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 or Camp Navajo. Camp Navajo will charge a recreation fee for all hunters. No cash will be taken, only personnel checks and money orders. The cost of the recreation fee can be found at the Camp Navajo Website above or by emailing the hunt coordinator at the email address found on Camp Navajo’s website. 2. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. 3. Turkeys in Units 29, 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80), 31, 32, 33, 34A, 35A, and 35B are Gould’s turkeys. 4. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to turkey hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth-only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents 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. 5. The following county parks and county preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Unit 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, and Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33. Hunting in County Parks is not permitted within 1/4 mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 6. Turkeys in Unit 13B (north of Wolfhole-Jacob Well Road) are Rio Grande turkeys. 7. Rogers Lake Coconino County Natural Area in Unit 6B is open to turkey hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within 1/4 mile of any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. 8. Turkeys occur near residential areas in these units. Be aware, without permission you may not discharge a firearm within a 1/4 mile of an occupied residence while hunting (per A.R.S. 17-309 A 4). If hunting in proximity to developed areas, consider hunting with a bow or crossbow. 9. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 17B within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) and Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5) west on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north and west on Contreras Rd to Tonto Rd (FR 102); north on FR 102 to Fair Oaks Rd; east on Fair Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. 10. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 20A within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer; west on Central Ave to Miami St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave; east on Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; southwest on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); continue south and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) to Senator Hwy (FR 52); north and west on Senator Hwy (FR 52) to Wolf Creek Rd; west on Wolf Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR 53); north on FR 53 to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); north and east on Iron Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer. 11. Hunter access is extremely restricted in this unit. Applicants should secure access before applying. 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 15 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 Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License (See table on page 6 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 and Archery-Only Nonpermit Javelina seasons where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a Department office or license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt and Youth-Only Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. HAM: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-318. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. Bag Limit Two (2) javelina per calendar year (except as prescribed in R12-4-120) with no more than one (1) javelina taken per open area as defined in each hunt number. The bag limit may be filled in any combination of permit-tag (draw tag or firstcome left over draw tag as long as differing hunt numbers) or nonpermit-tag (over-the-counter tag) hunts as prescribed in R12-4-114. No more than one (1) permit-tag shall be issued per hunter through the initial draw. To hunt javelina in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a javelina tag. To hunt javelina in General, Youth-Only, HAM and ArcheryOnly seasons, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. To hunt javelina in an Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag season, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Youth-Only” designated hunt. Persons between the ages of 10 and 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call (623) 236-7239. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts. Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued) GENERAL SPRING JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 5001 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8 Any javelina 175 5002 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 10 and 18A Any javelina 200 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands and National 5003 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18,25) Any javelina 350 Wildlife Refuges) 5004 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18,26) 17A and 17B Any javelina 500 5005 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 18B Any javelina 450 16 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Javelina Hunts Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued) GENERAL SPRING JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5006 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (27) 19A Any javelina 350 5007 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18,28) 19B Any javelina 250 5008 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18,29) 20A Any javelina 350 5009 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 20B Any javelina 625 5010 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 20C Any javelina 350 5011 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (3,18) 21 Any javelina 500 5012 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 22 Any javelina 550 5013 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 23 Any javelina 375 5014 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 24A Any javelina 200 5015 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 24B Any javelina 225 5016 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 27 Any javelina 100 5017 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 28 Any javelina 200 5018 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 29 Any javelina 100 5019 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (2,18) 30A Any javelina 350 5020 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 30B Any javelina 175 5021 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (8,18) 31 Any javelina 225 5022 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (8,13,18) 32 Any javelina 450 5023 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (13,18) 33 Any javelina 400 5024 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 34A Any javelina 600 5025 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (13,18) 34B Any javelina 100 5026 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (1,18) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Any javelina 75 5027 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 35B Any javelina 100 5028 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (2,13,18) 36A Any javelina 500 5029 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (2,13,14,18) 36B Any javelina 475 5030 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (2,13,18,22) 36C Any javelina 275 5031 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (3,12,13,15,19,22) 37A Any javelina 880 5032 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (7,18) 37B Any javelina 900 5033 Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (18) 42 and 44A (except National Wildlife Refuges) Any javelina 100 ---Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2017 (1,18) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any javelina --Total 11455 GENERAL NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2017 (20) Mohawk Valley Hunt Area in 41 Any javelina YOUTH-ONLY SPRING JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5035 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18) 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8 Any javelina 100 5036 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18,26,27,28,29) 10, 17A, 17B, 18A, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 100 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands and National 5037 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18,25) Any javelina 50 Wildlife Refuges) 5038 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18) 18B Any javelina 100 5039 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18) 20B and 21 Any javelina 125 5040 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18) 20C Any javelina 125 5041 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18,21) 22 and 23 Any javelina 75 5042 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18,21) 24A and 24B Any javelina 60 5043 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18) 27 Any javelina 25 5044 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (2,8,13,18) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any javelina 100 5045 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (3,7,12,13,15,18,19,22) 33, 37A, and 37B Any javelina 150 5046 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (13,18) 34A and 34B Any javelina 40 5047 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (18) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any javelina 20 5048 Jan 27 - Feb 5, 2017 (2,13,14,18,22) 36A, 36B, and 36C Any javelina 75 Total 1145 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 17 Javelina Hunts Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued) HAM SPRING JAVELINA GENERAL SPRING JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5049 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8 Any javelina 75 5050 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 10 and 18A Any javelina 75 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands and National 5051 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18,25) Any javelina 100 Wildlife Refuges) 5052 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18,26) 17A and 17B Any javelina 150 5053 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 18B Any javelina 250 5054 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (27) 19A Any javelina 100 5055 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18,28) 19B Any javelina 100 5056 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18,29) 20A Any javelina 150 5057 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 20B Any javelina 325 5058 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 20C Any javelina 350 5059 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (3,18) 21 Any javelina 200 5060 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18,21) 22 Any javelina 350 5061 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18,21) 23 Any javelina 250 5062 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 24A Any javelina 135 5063 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18,21) 24B Any javelina 100 5064 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 27 Any javelina 50 5065 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 28 Any javelina 85 5066 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 29 Any javelina 40 5067 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (2,18) 30A Any javelina 100 5068 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (2,18) 30B Any javelina 75 5069 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (8,18) 31 Any javelina 80 5070 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (8,13,18) 32 Any javelina 250 5071 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (13,18) 33 Any javelina 300 5072 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 34A Any javelina 300 5073 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (13,18) 34B Any javelina 30 5074 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (1,18) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Any javelina 80 5075 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (18) 35B Any javelina 80 5076 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (2,13,18) 36A Any javelina 200 5077 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (2,13,14,18) 36B Any javelina 150 5078 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (2,13,18,22) 36C Any javelina 115 5079 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (3,12,13,15,19,22) 37A Any javelina 360 5080 Feb 10 - Feb 20, 2017 (7,18) 37B Any javelina 500 Total 5505 ARCHERY-ONLY SPRING JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 5081 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), and 8 Any javelina 525 10, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands and National Wildlife Refuges), 18A, 39, Any javelina 1000 5082 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (3,6,16,24,25,31) 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B (except National Wildlife Refuges) 5083 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (26,27,28,29) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 1500 5084 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (17) 20B Any javelina 475 5085 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 20C Any javelina 350 5086 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (3) 21 Any javelina 350 5087 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (21) 22 Any javelina 450 5088 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (21) 23 Any javelina 300 5089 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 24A Any javelina 100 5090 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (21) 24B Any javelina 150 5091 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 27 Any javelina 75 5092 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (2,8,13) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any javelina 1200 5093 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (7,13) 33 and 37B Any javelina 1200 5094 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (3,12,13,15,22) 34A and 37A Any javelina 700 5095 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (1,13) 34B, 35A (except Fort Huachuca), and 35B Any javelina 300 5096 Jan 1 - Jan 26, 2017 (2,13,14,22) 36A, 36B, and 36C Any javelina 800 Fort Huachuca (restricted to areas 3-1, 3-2, G, and K) ---Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2017 (1,30) Any javelina --in Unit 35A ---Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2017 (1) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any javelina --Total 9475 18 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Javelina Hunts Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued) ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED SPRING JAVELINA Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2017 (3,23) 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7, 9, and 11M Any javelina Jan 1 - Jan 31 and Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2017 (3,4,5,9,10,11,12,17,23) 25M, 26M, and 38M Any javelina Javelina Notes: 1. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to javelina hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents 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. 2. The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to javelina hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. 3. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. 4. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East. 5. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. Hunting is not permitted in the following area of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. 6. Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to military closure and requires coordination with the appropriate land management agency for hunting access to Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) and applicable adjacent areas. The BMGR is closed to hunting except open public recreational use areas, as allowed via an authorized entry permit. Hunters wishing to access or cross additional areas in BMGR East must coordinate with the 56th Fighter Wing Range Management Office. To access the BMGR or Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, hunters must sign a hold harmless agreement and obtain an entry permit. More information can be obtained by calling Luke Air Force Base, 56th Fighter Wing RMO at (623) 856-9476 or (623) 856-8516 or (623) 856-8520; the Marine Corps Air Station 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 Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field at (928) 683-6200 or by visiting the following websites: http://www.luke.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet. asp?id=5062 and http://www.luke.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-130829-039.pdf. 7. 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). 8. 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 information, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4400 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/ aravaipa.htm. 9. Tucson Mountain Park in Unit 38M is open to hunting for archery-only. Archery javelina hunters planning to hunt in the Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area in Unit 38M must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Department Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 10. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all incorporated lands, including private property within municipal boundaries, are closed to hunting unless opened under Commission Order. Incorporated includes all municipal and corporate limits. County islands are open to hunting provided the hunter does not discharge a firearm within 1/4 mile of an occupied farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, or building without permission of the owner or resident. Privately held lands within county islands may be closed by the landowner. 11. The following described area in the City of Maricopa in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: that portion of the city east of Green Road, south of Smith Enke Road, and east of the Cobblestone subdivision and that portion of the city north of Farrell Road and west of White and Parker Road. 12. The following described area in the Town of Eloy in Units 26M and 37A is closed to hunting: beginning with the intersection of Cornman Road and LaPalma Road; south on LaPalma Road to Milligan Road; west on Milligan Road to Overfield Road; north on Overfield Road to Cornman Road; east on Cornman Road to LaPalma Road. 13. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within 1/4 mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 14. The following described area in Unit 36B is closed to hunting: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting. 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 19 Javelina Hunts Javelina Notes continued: 15. The following described area in the Town of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: beginning at the intersection of Sanders Road and Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Road. 16. The following described area in the Town of Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 West and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West. 17. The following parks and preserves in Maricopa County are open to hunting as defined in R12-4-321 and are open for archery-only: Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Estrella Mountain and McDowell Mountain Regional parks; McDowell Sonoran Preserve; and portions of Skyline Regional Park (Back Country designated area only – contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within 1/4 mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 18. Areas of private property within the municipal boundaries (except in Units 37A and 39 west of AZ Hwy 85) are closed to javelina hunting during the general, youth-only, HAM, and muzzleloader seasons. These areas will be open statewide during the archery only season structure. 19. The area in Unit 37A in the Town of Marana is subject to temporary closures in February for special events. All state lands located south of Cochie Canyon Trail in Township 11 South, Range 12 East. 20. Mohawk Valley Hunt Area in Unit 41 -That portion of Unit 41 west of Avenue 57 East and south of the Yuma Proving Grounds. The number of javelina in this hunt area are very low; hunt success is expected to be low. Hunt access may be restricted on private property; ensure you obtain permission to hunt on private land. More information on this hunt is available on the Department’s website at http:// azgfdportal.az.gov/Hunting/NonPermitOTCTags. 21. The posted portions of Roosevelt Wildlife Area are closed to hunting in Units 22, 23, and 24B from November 15 through February 15 as prescribed in R12-4-801 and R12-4-802. 22. The following City of Tucson Water Properties located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Buckalew, Flying E 20 Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, and Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tucson Water Properties are closed to hunting. All open City of Tucson properties are foot access only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. 23. Those portions of Units 11M, 25M, and 26M within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building within municipal or corporate limits are closed to javelina hunting during this season. 24. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 15B within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of West Tennessee Ave and Tennessee Ave; east on Tennessee Ave to Patterson Lane; south and west on Patterson Lane to Tennessee Wash; northeast along Tennessee Wash to Tennessee Ave; west on Tennessee Ave to 6th St; north on 6th St to Emerson Ave; west on Emerson Ave to 4th St; north and west on 4th St to West Tennessee Ave; south on West Tennessee Ave to Tennessee Ave. 25. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 16A within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: that portion of Unit 16A in Township 20 North, Range 15 West, Section 28 (Pine Lakes Community is within this area). 26. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 17B within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) and Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); west on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north and west on Contreras Rd to Tonto Rd (FR 102); north on FR 102 to Fair Oaks Rd; east on Fair Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. 27. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 19A within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy 89A to Glassford Hill Rd; south on Glassford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. 28. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 19B within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd; northwest on Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); northwest on Iron Springs Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); north on Wil- Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov liamson Valley Rd to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks; north and east along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks to Hwy 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. 29. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 20A within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to javelina hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer; west on Central Ave to Miami St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave; east on Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; southwest on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); continue south and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) to Senator Hwy (FR 52); north and west on Senator Hwy (FR 52) to Wolf Creek Rd; west on Wolf Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR 53); north on FR 53 to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); north and east on Iron Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer. 30. For this hunt, open areas are restricted to subunits 3-1, 3-2, G, and K within Fort Huachuca. Any use of these tags to take javelina in other areas is prohibited. This hunt is offered as a management hunt to reduce the incursion of javelina onto Libby Army Airfield. Hunting within the perimeter of Libby Army Airfield is prohibited. Descriptions of these subunits will be provided by Fort Huachuca. 31. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is open to hunting in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a valid YPG Hunting Program Access Permit and coordinating with YPG Range Control. Hunters who plan to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting access permit before entering YPG. Access permits are issued at the YPG Visitor Center located at building 2020 at the Wahner E. Brooks Exhibit Park off Imperial Dam Road. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Hunting access permit applicants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, receive a Range Safety Briefing, and undergo an NCIC background check. Furthermore, all firearms must be registered at the visitor center prior to entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms into the visitor center. Due to military activities some hunting areas may be temporarily closed on short notice. Updates will be posted on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/USAYPG. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street Building 307, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call (928) 328-2125, or visit http://www.yuma.army.mil/Visiting/HuntingatYPG. aspx. Bison Hunts ■ Distribution For further information on bison their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License (See table on page 6 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, crossbow, centerfire handguns, centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles, or all other rifles using black powder as prescribed in R12-4-304. Note that bow and arrow, crossbow, or centerfire handguns may NOT be used for the Raymond Herd. Bag Limit One (1) bison in a lifetime, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. To hunt bison in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a bison tag. To hunt bison in any season, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. Bison meat taken under this Order may be sold as prescribed in R12-4-305. SEE BISON HUNT REGULATIONS UNDER R12-4-306. View the current hunt regulations booklet for the rule reference. HOUSE ROCK BISON HUNT SPECIAL NOTE: During the House Rock herd hunts, a significant portion of the herd has moved to the Grand Canyon National Park where hunting is not allowed. Hunters are advised that their ability to successfully harvest a bison may be significantly impacted. As with any hunt, circumstances beyond the control of the Arizona Game and Fish Department may prevent the permit holder from being successful. The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Commission disclaims any responsibility to reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bonus points, to refund any fees, or to provide any other form of relief. The House Rock bison hunt is considered to be one of the most difficult hunts in the state. Bison can be difficult to locate. Plan on spending the entire season hunting, as an abbreviated hunt will lower your chances of success. Bison hunters must dress and care for their own animals; the Department will not assist. Take time to improve your physical condition. Hunters are often required to walk considerable distances (up to 8 miles) every day over rugged terrain. House Rock hunters should be prepared for remote and primitive conditions. High clearance or four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Some portions of House Rock herd area are included in the U.S. Forest Service wilderness system that does not preclude hunter access but does limit their means of transportation and equipment usage. Hunts occurring later in the fall may be affected by snow, making access more difficult. Hunters should be prepared for severe winter conditions and low availability of bison. For more information, call the Flagstaff Regional Office at 928-774-5045. 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 21 Bison Hunts Bison: Commission Order 8 GENERAL SPRING BISON Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits 7000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 7020 Jan 6 - Jan 12, 2017 (1) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated yearling bison 3 7021 Jan 20 - Jan 26, 2017 (1) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated yearling bison 3 7022 Feb 10 - Feb 16, 2017 (1) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated yearling bison 3 7023 Mar 3 - Mar 9, 2017 (1) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated yearling bison 3 7024 Mar 24 - Mar 30, 2017 (1) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated yearling bison 3 7025 Apr 7 - Apr 13, 2017 (1) 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) Designated yearling bison 3 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see 7026 Jan 1 - Jun 1, 2017 (2,3,4) Any bison 25 note 4,) 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see 7027 Jun 2 - Jun 15, 2017 (2,3,4) Any bison 12 note 4,) 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see 7028 Jun 16 - Jun 29, 2017 (2,3,4) Any bison 12 note 4,) 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see 7029 Jul 21 - Aug 3, 2017 (2,3,4) Any bison 2 note 4,) 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see 7030 Aug 4 - Aug 17, 2017 (2,3,4) Any bison 2 note 4,) 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see 7031 Jul 21 - Aug 3, 2017 (2,3,4) Adult cow bison only 10 note 4,) 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) 12A (excluding a portion of east central 12A East, see 7032 Aug 4 - Aug 17, 2017 (2,3,4) Adult cow bison only 10 note 4,) 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) Total 91 Bison Notes: 1. A hunter with a bison hunt permit-tag for the Raymond herd shall be accompanied by an authorized Department employee who shall designate the animal to be harvested and shall hunt in the order scheduled by the Department in accordance with R12-4-306. Hunters that desire a more challenging hunt should apply for the House Rock hunts. 2. An unsuccessful hunter, or hunter who did not hunt, with a bison hunt permit-tag for the House Rock herd shall check out in person or by telephone at either the Department’s Flagstaff regional office (928-774-5045) or the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters within three days following the close of the season. A successful bison hunter shall report information about the kill to the Department within three business days after taking the bison either in person at the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters or in person or by telephone at the Department’s Flagstaff regional office. If the kill is reported by telephone, the report shall include the name of the hunter, the hunter’s tag number, the sex of the bison taken, the number of days hunted, and a telephone number where the hunter can be reached for additional information (R12-4-306). 22 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 3. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. AMENDED DECEMBER 3, 2016 4. A portion of east central unit 12A East is closed to hunting. Beginning at the intersection of Forest Road 8910 and the Kaibab National Forest Boundary; south along FR 8910 to the intersection with FR 3510; easterly along FR 3510 to the Kaibab National Forest Boundary at South Canyon; Northerly then west along the Kaibab National Forest Boundary back to the intersection with FR 8910. 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 Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License (See table on page 6 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 Department office or license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 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. BEAR SPECIAL REGULATIONS: As prescribed in R12-4-308, all hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish Department office in person or by telephone at 1-800-970-BEAR (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. The report shall include the 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 (or their designee) shall present the bear’s skull and hide with attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection (pursuant to R12-4-308). If the skull is frozen, it should be defrosted prior to presenting for inspection as a premolor tooth will be removed from the bear. If the hide is frozen, ensure that the attached proof of sex is accessible and identifiable. Successful hunters are encouraged to contact the nearest Department office by telephone to coordinate inspections. BEAR SPECIAL NOTE: In accordance with R12-4-305(H), an individual may retain the carcass of a bear taken under A.R.S. 17-302 when the season is closed. Bear: Commission Order 9 GENERAL SPRING BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Fem Harv Limit 8000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 8001 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Any bear except sows with cubs 5 1 8002 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,8) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs 5 1 ---Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,4,7) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs -Total 10 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 23 Bear Hunts Bear: Commission Order 9 GENERAL NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED SPRING BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Fem Harv Limit Mar 24 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,7) 1, 2A, 2B, and 2C Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9,12) 10, 18A, and 19B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9,10,13) 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, and 20B Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,11) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9) 22 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,6,7,9) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Mar 24 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs 3 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9) 30B Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,5,7,9) 31 Any bear except sows with cubs 2 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,5,7,8,9) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,9) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,4,7,9) 35A and 35B (except Fort Huachuca) Any bear except sows with cubs 1 ARCHERY-ONLY SPRING BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits Fem Harv Limit 8003 May 5 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,7) 3B and 3C Any bear except sows with cubs 100 1 8004 May 5 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,7) 4B Any bear except sows with cubs 10 2 8005 May 5 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,7) 22 Any bear except sows with cubs 50 1 8006 May 5 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,6,7) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs 50 1 8007 May 5 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,7,8) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs 10 2 8008 May 5 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,7) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs 20 1 8009 May 5 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,4,7,9) 35A and 35B (except Fort Huachuca) Any bear except sows with cubs 40 3 ---May 5 - Jul 31, 2017 (1,2,3,4,7) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs --Total 280 ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED SPRING BEAR Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Fem Harv Limit Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7) 3B and 3C Any bear except sows with cubs 1 Mar 24 - May 4, 2017 (1,2,3,7,8) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs 1 ANNUAL FEMALE HARVEST LIMIT (REFER TO NOTE 7) Unit Limit Unit Limit Unit Limit 1,2A,2B,2C 3B 3C 4A,5A 4B 5B 6A 6B 7 8 13 10 6 8 6 3 6 6 4 7 9 10,18A,19B 17A,17B,18B,20A,20B 19A 21 22N 22S 23N 23S 24A 2 3 8 6 8 11 6 15 12 9 24B 27 28 29,30A 31 32 33 34A 35A (FTHU),35B 2 30 2 10 9 6 4 5 7 24 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Bear Hunts Bear Notes: 1. No person shall knowingly use any substance as bait at any time to attract or take bear (R12-4-303). 2. The use of dogs is prohibited during bear hunts from January 1 to July 31 (R12-4-304). 3. When the number of female bears equaling the female harvest limit for a particular hunt has been reported killed, the unit(s) will be closed at sundown the Wednesday immediately following. Hunters are responsible for calling 1-800-970-BEAR (2327) before hunting to determine if their desired hunt unit is still open. 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 Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to bear hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents 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. 5. 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 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 for the Annual Female Harvest Limit by unit. 8. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, and Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33. Hunting in County Parks is not permitted within 1/4 mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 9. Areas of private property within the municipal boundaries are closed to hunting during the general, youth-only, HAM, and muzzleloader seasons. These areas will be open statewide during the archery only season structure. 10. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 17B within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) and Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); west on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north and west on Contreras Rd to Tonto Rd (FR 102); north on FR 102 to Fair Oaks Rd; east on Fair Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. 12. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 19B within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd; northwest on Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); northwest on Iron Springs Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); north on Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks; north and east along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks to Hwy 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. 13. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 20A within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer; west on Central Ave to Miami St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave; east on Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; southwest on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); continue south and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) to Senator Hwy (FR 52); north and west on Senator Hwy (FR 52) to Wolf Creek Rd; west on Wolf Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR 53); north on FR 53 to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); north and east on Iron Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer. 11. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 19A within 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to bear hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy 89A to Glassford Hill Rd; south on Glassford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 25 Deer Hunts Deer: Commission Order 2 Deer Notes: ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT TAG REQUIRED DEER 6. The Buenos Aires, Cibola, Imperial, and Kofa National Wildlife Refuges are open to deer hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. SEASON DATES AND LEGAL WILDLIFE Open Area 4A 6B South 8 9 10 15A/15B (Special regulations Apply - See Note 43) 15C/15D 16A (excluding Mohave County Park Lands) (Special regulations Apply - See Note 44) 17A 17B (Special regulations Apply - See Note 45) 18A 18B Notes 40 18,27 18 18 41 43 Jan 1-15, 2017 19A (Special regulations Apply - See Note 46) 46 Any Antlered Deer 19B (Special regulations Apply - See Note 47) 11,47 Any Antlered Deer 20A (Special regulations Apply - See Note 48) 20B 20C 21 22 23 24A 24B 25M (Special regulations Apply - See Note 37) 26M (excluding Cave Creek Recreation Area) (Special regulations Apply - See Note 37) 27 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 33 34A 34B (Special regulations Apply - See Note 49) 35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) 35B 36A 36B 36C 37A 37B 38M (Special regulations Apply - See Note 24) 39/40A/40B 41 42 43A/43B/44A/44B 45A/45B/45C Fort Huachuca 48 35 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 6,44 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer 45 13 22 16,28,35,37 15,23,29,30, 35,37 11 6,11 11 21 11,21,31 31 10 31,49 6,31 6,31,32 6,31,42 13,30,31,33,42 19 24 7,13,25,35 8 35 6,8,34 6 9 Jan 1-31, 2017 Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer Any Antlered Deer For archery deer hunts opening in late August and early December, refer to page 40 of the 2016-17 Arizona Hunting Regulations. 26 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 7. Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to military closure and requires coordination with the appropriate land management agency for hunting access to Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) and some adjacent areas. The BMGR is closed to hunting except open public recreational use areas, as allowed by an authorized entry permit. Due to military activities some hunting areas may be temporarily closed on short notice. For specifics about accessing the BMGR refer to the Index: Hunting on Military Reservations. 8. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is closed to deer hunting except those areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a valid YPG Hunting Program Access Permit and coordinating with YPG Range Control. Hunters drawn for units 41, 43A, or 43B who plan to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting access permit before entering YPG. Access permits are issued at the YPG Visitor Center located at building 2020 at the Wahner E. Brooks Exhibit Park off Imperial Dam Road. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30am to 5:00pm. Hunting access permit applicants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement, receive a Range Safety Briefing, and undergo an NCIC background check. Furthermore, all firearms must be registered at the visitor center prior to entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms into the visitor center. Due to military activities some hunting areas may be temporarily closed on short notice. Updates will be posted on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/USAYPG. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma, Bldg. 307, AZ 85365-9498, email: usarmy.ypg.imcom. mbx.hunting@mail.mil; call (928) 328-2125; or visit http://www.yuma.army.mil/Visiting/ HuntingatYPG.aspx. 9. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to deer hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special Deer Hunts Deer Notes continued: 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. 10. The Santa Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 34A is actively used for studies in wildlife management. Researchers are present all months and study sites are not always recognizable; hunters are urged to use caution while hunting and take care not to disturb study sites. 11. Hunter access is extremely restricted in this unit. Applicants should secure access before applying. 13. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting. 15. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East. 16. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. Hunting is not permitted in the following area of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. 18. The U.S. Forest Service has expressed concern regarding road damage during wet weather. The Department is working with the U.S. Forest Service to provide limited access via designated core roads in Units 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, and 9 that will remain open during periods when other roads may be closed. When weather is deemed severe, the core roads may also be closed to prevent excessive road damage, provide for public safety, and protect natural resources. Roads that have been closed are closed to all users. Hunters should respect and obey road closures and drive responsibly during wet periods. It is recommended that hunters contact the appropriate Forest Service office to determine current road status for their hunt area (see the Index: Hunting on Public Lands). 19. 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). 21. 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 information, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4450 or www. recreation.gov and search for Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permits. 22. The area within the fenced enclosure inside the loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road 647, also known as the Walnut Canyon Enclosure, is open to public entry and the taking of deer during open season. 23. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: the unincorporated portion of land within the Town of Queen Creek in Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, and 18 of Township 3 South, Range 8 East. 24. Tucson Mountain Park in Unit 38M is open to hunting for archery-only. Archery deer and javelina hunters planning to hunt in the Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area in Unit 38M must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Department Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 25. Unit 39 - Arlington, Base and Meridian, Robbins Butte, and Powers Butte Wildlife Areas are closed to discharge of centerfire rifled firearms. 27. 6B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6B located south of the following: Beginning at the junction of U.S. Hwy 89A (mp 371) and FR 152 (Dry Creek Rd.); north on FR 152 to FR 152C (Boynton Pass Rd.); west on FR 152C to FR 525 (Red Canyon Rd.); northwest on FR 525 to the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness boundary at Gate 2 of 9999 Red Canyon Rd.; westerly along the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness boundary to the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness boundary (at the gate in section 18); southwesterly along the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness boundary to Dogie Trail (Forest Trail 116); northwest on Dogie Trail to Sycamore Creek. 28. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all incorporated lands, including private property within municipal boundaries, are closed to hunting unless opened under Commission Order. Incorporated includes all municipal and corporate limits. County islands are open to hunting provided the hunter does not discharge a firearm within ¼ mile of an occupied farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, or building without permission of the owner or resident. Privately held lands within county islands may be closed by the landowner. 29. The following described area in the City of Maricopa in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: that portion of the city east of Green Road, south of Smith Enke Road, and east of the Cobblestone subdivision and that portion of the city north of Farrell Road and west of White and Parker Road. 30. The following described area in the Town of Eloy in Units 26M and 37A is closed to hunting: beginning with the intersection of Cornman Road and LaPalma Road; south on LaPalma Road to Milligan Road; west on Milligan Road to Overfield Road; north on Overfield Road to Cornman Road; east on Cornman Road to LaPalma Road. 31. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting within the respective unit: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 32. The following described area in Unit 36B is closed to hunting: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting. 2017 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 27 Deer Hunts Deer Notes continued: 33. The following described area in the Town of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: beginning at the intersection of Sanders Road and Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Road. 34. The following described area in the Town of Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 West and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West. 35. The following parks and preserves in Maricopa County are open to hunting as defined in R12-4-321 and are open for archery-only: Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Estrella Mountain and McDowell Mountain Regional parks; McDowell Sonoran Preserve; and portions of Skyline Regional Park (Back Country designated area only – contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 37. Those portions of Units 11M, 25M, and 26M within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building within municipal or corporate limits are closed to deer hunting during this season. 40. Hopi Trust Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B - The Hopi Tribe Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Program requires all AZGFD State Certified/Licensed Outfitters and Guides who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North to contact the Chief Revenue Officer at the Office of Revenue Commission at 928-734-3172 to obtain an annual Hopi Tribal Business License. Upon approval of a Hopi Tribal Business License, access to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches may be obtained via email at hopihunts@hopi.nsn.us or by calling 928-734-3605 or 928-734-3606 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (MST). 41. The current Landowner Compact Agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch has expired. We are working towards a new agreement. The Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch encompasses the 28 entire western half of Unit 10, about 720,000 acres. This hunt may have restricted access. Applicants should secure access before applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, www.HuntBigBoRanch.com. 42. The following City of Tucson Water Properties located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, and Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tucson Water Properties are closed to hunting. All open City of Tucson properties are foot access only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. 43. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 15B within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of West Tennessee Ave and Tennessee Ave; east on Tennessee Ave to Patterson Lane; south and west on Patterson Lane to Tennessee Wash; northeast along Tennessee Wash to Tennessee Ave; west on Tennessee Ave to 6th St; north on 6th St to Emerson Ave; west on Emerson Ave to 4th St; north and west on 4th St to West Tennessee Ave; south on West Tennessee Ave to Tennessee Ave. 44. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 16A within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: that portion of Unit 16A in Township 20 North, Range 15 West, Section 28 (Pine Lakes Community is within this area). 45. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 17B within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) and Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); west on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north and west on Contreras Rd to Tonto Rd (FR 102); north on FR 102 to Fair Oaks Rd; east on Fair Oaks Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd. 46. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 19A within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; north on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 89A; east on Hwy 89A to Glassford Hill Rd; south on Glassford Hill Rd to AZ Hwy 69; west and south on AZ Hwy 69 to AZ Hwy 89. 47. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 19B within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov during this season: beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69 (Gurley St); west on Gurley St to Grove Ave; north on Grove Ave to Miller Valley Rd; northwest on Miller Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); northwest on Iron Springs Rd to Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5); north on Williamson Valley Rd to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks; north and east along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks to Hwy 89; south on AZ Hwy 89 to AZ Hwy 69. 48. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 20A within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building are closed to deer hunting duringthis season: beginning at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer; west on Central Ave to Miami St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave; east on Fair Mist Ave to Jefferson St; southwest on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); continue south and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) to Senator Hwy (FR 52); north and west on Senator Hwy (FR 52) to Wolf Creek Rd; west on Wolf Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR 53); north on FR 53 to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); north and east on Iron Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer. 49. 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