ArizonA GAme And Fish depArtment 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk hunt drAw inFormAtion Use this booklet to apply for Arizona’s 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk drawing. This information applies to hunting seasons from Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013. Hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at 7 p.m. (MST) The online application service will be available early to mid-January. Paper hunt permit applications also can be submitted by mail or at any Department office. The current year Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations (official rules) can be found at www.azgfd.gov or at any Department office or license dealer. To report violators, call the Department’s Operation Game Thief line: (800) 352-0700 or report violations online at www.azgfd.gov/thief. Layout2013.indd 4 12/13/2012 11:39:51 AM Your destination for top brands at low prices. Find all these brands and more at your local store. 631_HuntingAd_8.375x10.875.indd 1 Layout2013.indd 2 3/6/12 1:18 PM 12/12/2012 1:52:19 PM Important Information for 2013 ArizonA GAme And Fish depArtment mission To conserve, enhance, and restore Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and habitats through aggressive protection and management programs, and to provide wildlife resources and safe watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation for the enjoyment, appreciation, and use by present and future generations. ArizonA GAme And Fish Commission Norman W. Freeman, Chair — Chino Valley Jack F. Husted — Springerville J.W. Harris — Tucson Robert E. Mansell — Winslow Kurt R. Davis — Phoenix ArizonA GAme And Fish depArtment 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, AZ 85086 www.azgfd.gov Larry d. Voyles, director Gary r. hovatter, deputy director Bob Broscheid, deputy director reGionAL oFFiCes reGion i 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935 (928) 367-4281 reGion ii 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86001 (928) 774-5045 reGion iii 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409 (928) 692-7700 reGion iV 9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365 (928) 342-0091 reGion V 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745 (520) 628-5376 reGion Vi 7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207 (480) 981-9400 The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, the individual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, (602) 942-3000 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 130, Arlington, VA 22203. • If you require this document in an alternative format, please contact the Director’s office as listed above or by calling TTY at 1 (800) 367-8939. Cover photo by George Andrejko 2 This list is for informational purposes only and lists important information or major changes that have occurred since publication of the last hunt draw booklet. Individuals should thoroughly read and understand the appropriate regulations prior to submitting an application or going afield. The current Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations can be found at www.azgfd.gov, or at any Department office or license dealer. Archery elk hunters Archery turkey companion tags are available for Units 1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 23 North, 23 South and 27. Please refer to Commission Order 26: Population Management Hunts on page 36 for specific regulations regarding this season. Companion tags are available only at Department offices. Juniors-only hunt Age requirement The Department offers “Juniors-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs during a “Juniors-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Juniors-Only” designated hunt. Attention hunters The Department is tasked with managing wildlife. Game population surveys are an important part of management. Be aware, we fly surveys during August, September, December and January. Survey flights may overlap your hunt. unit 5B hunters The Raymond Wildlife Area in Unit 5B will be closed to hunting during the pronghorn and elk seasons. Javelina Bag Limit The statewide bag limit for javelina is now two (2) javelina per calendar year 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-tags (draw tag or first-come leftover draw tag as long as differing hunt numbers) or nonpermit-tags (over-the-counter tag). No more than one (1) permit-tag shall be issued per hunter through the initial draw. new Commission rule updates Since the printing of the 2012-13 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations, Commission Rules R12-4-108, R124-301, R12-4-318 and R12-4-321 have changed (effective Jan. 1, 2013). Please familiarize yourself with the new Commission Rules. For updates, visit www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/rulemaking_process.shtml. new Ars updates Since the printing of the 2012-13 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes 17-101, 17-231, 17-251, 17-305, 17-309, 17-340, 17-341 and 17-371 have changed. Changes were printed in the 2013 Spring Hunt Draw Information booklet (see page 26). Please familiarize yourself with the new Title 17 laws. For a complete listing, visit www.azleg.state.az.us. national Forest system Lands All national forests are undergoing or have recently completed travel management planning, which will result in changes to motor vehicle access on national forest lands. National forests that have made a decision implementing the Travel Management Rule (http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/ programs/ohv/final.pdf) only allow motorized use on designated roads, trails and areas as identified on a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). These maps are available for free at Forest Service offices. Many of these forests may issue travel management decisions prior to the 2013 hunting season. If you have a permit to hunt in a Game Management Unit that includes one or more national forests, please contact the appropriate national forests(s) for updated information relative to motor vehicle use and motorized big game retrieval. 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A person under 14 may hunt wildlife other than big game without a license only when accompanied by a properly licensed person 18 years or older. No more than two unlicensed children may accompany any license holder. No one under the age of 14 may 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 hunt or combination hunt and fish license, a valid Hunter Education Course completion card, plus any required permit-tags, nonpermit-tags and stamps. Where to Buy Licenses Arizona hunting licenses may be purchased online at www.azgfd.gov. If you purchase a hunting or fishing 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 license dealers throughout the state or from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office (see locations on page 2 of this booklet). A list of license dealers can be found at www.azgfd.gov by selecting the licenses icon box on the home page. If you are applying for a big game permit-tag or bonus points on a paper application, you may purchase your general hunt or combination hunt and fish license while you are entering your application for the draw. The license will not be issued and mailed until the draw is complete. If you wish to use your license before the draw is complete, you must pre-purchase a license before applying. 4 Although they are valid for a big game drawing application, Family Licenses, Super Conservation Licenses, and Child General Hunting and Combination Licenses may not be obtained through the draw; these licenses must be purchased at Department offices. Lifetime License Holders If a lifetime license holder changes residency status from Arizona, the licensee must then purchase non-resident stamps, tags, and permits. A non-resident tag or stamp can accompany your lifetime resident license. If you are a lifetime license holder who has moved out of state, the 10 percent non-resident cap does not apply to you. The lifetime license will remain legal for the taking of all wildlife as permitted by law. Residency may be re-established after moving back to Arizona and meeting the required time period as defined below. Residency Requirements “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 of the armed forces of the United States on active duty and stationed in: (i)This state for a period of thirty days immediately preceding the date of applying for a license, permit, tag, or stamp; (ii) 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 nonresident license. Three-Day Non-Resident License A Class H, Three-Day Non-resident license, valid for the taking of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, nongame birds, upland game birds, and migratory game birds (with applicable stamps) is available at all license dealers. This license is not valid for hunting big game nor is it valid when applying for big game hunts through the draw process. Apprentice License Resident licensed hunters are able to obtain a free Apprentice Hunting License valid for two days for use when mentoring a new hunter. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 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 License. An apprentice may be a resident or nonresident and may only be licensed pursuant to this paragraph once per calendar year. A mentor must be a bona fide resident of this state who is at least 18 years of age and must possess a class F, G, J, K, M, or N license or a complimentary or lifetime license. A mentor may apply for no more than two apprentice hunting licenses per calendar year. When applying for an apprentice license, the mentor must name the person he or she will be taking afield. Consult A.R.S. 17-333 for more information. Honorary Scout License Honorary Scout Class F Youth Combination Hunting and Fishing 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, a savings of $21.50. 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 Honorary 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 Honorary Scout Youth Class F license, and from that point forward would be required to purchase an adult class license. A number of sportsmen’s groups will sponsor a license by offering benefits, such as free membership to their organization. Ask for a list of sponsoring organizations when picking up your license. Lost License or Tag Replacement Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags, and nonpermittags may be replaced for a $4 fee at any Arizona Game and Fish Department license dealer. Consult R12-4-103 Duplicate Tags and Licenses for License Information additional information. Stamps cannot be replaced, they must be repurchased. download an application from the ATF website at www.atf.gov. Physically Challenged Hunters Tag Transfers Those hunters who are physically challenged may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/ Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217 for a description of this permit (see the Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations, page 123). Contact any Arizona Game and Fish Department office for additional information and application. Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt in Arizona Pursuant to new regulations by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), non-immigrant aliens who want to temporarily import firearms and/or ammunition into the United States for the allowable purpose of taking wildlife will need an ATF import permit and valid hunting license in possession at the time of entry/import into the United States. For further information or to make application for the import permit, contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Import Branch at (304) 616-4550, or Under Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules there are ways people can transfer big game tags to children. A $4 transfer fee applies. A parent, grandparent or legal guardian holding a big game tag may allow the use of that tag by their minor child or minor grandchild pursuant to the following requirements: • The minor child is 10 to 17 years old on the date of transfer; • The minor child has a valid hunting or combination license on the date of transfer; • A minor child less than 14 years old has satisfactorily completed a Department-approved hunter education course by the beginning date of the hunt; • The grandparent, parent or the child’s guardian must accompany the child in the field, and must be within 50 yards of the child when the animal is taken. Once a tag is transferred at a Department office, the original permittee may no longer use it. A person may also transfer his or her game tag for use by a child with a life threatening medical condition or a qualifying permanent physical disability. Consult A.R.S. 17-332 for more information, or visit www.azgfd.gov. Should you be unable to use your big game permit, the Department is unable to reimburse you for your fees or reinstate your bonus points. However, you may donate your tag to a nonprofit organization that provides hunting opportunities to children with life-threatening medical conditions or qualifying permanent physical disabilities. The $4 transfer fee does not apply to nonprofit organizations. You may contact the following organizations to arrange for a donation. • Hunt of a Lifetime at www.hoalarizona.org. • Outdoor Experience 4 All at www.outdoorexperienceforall.org. • Catch-A-Dream at http://catchadream.org. • United Special Sportsmen Alliance at www.childswish.com. thank You hunters and recreational shooters Arizona’s rich outdoor heritage is enjoyed by all — thanks to hunters like you, whose purchase of hunting and recreational shooting equipment supports wildlife management and habitat enhancement in the Grand Canyon State. When you purchase a rifle, ammunition, archery equipment, and other sporting gear, you pay a federal excise tax and import duties. Since 1937, this money has been collected by the federal government and redistributed to the states using a formula based on hunting license sales and the state’s land area. In 2011, that meant over $9.3 million for game management in Arizona. This money paid for game surveys, hunter education classes, wildlife water catchment construction, wildlife research and shooting range development and operations, among other projects. Hunters like you are part of the largest and most successful wildlife conservation programs in the world…thank you. 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 5 Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information The fees listed on this page are valid for 2013 hunts. Please refer to Notes below. LICENSES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only through application and drawing procedures, price shown includes $7.50 application fee. $151.25 $225.75 NA See page 7 See page 7 See page 7 See page 7 $30.00 $87.50 $61.25 NA NA NA NA $275.00 NA $15.001,9 1,9 (for children ages 10-13) $20.00 2 (for youth 10-20 years of age) $26.50 $5.009,10 use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee See page 7 See page 7 $10.003 $87.50 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH Bonus Point Deer Hunt Permit-tag Antelope Hunt Permit-tag Elk Hunt Permit-tag Turkey Hunt Permit-tag Javelina Hunt Permit-tag Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-tag5 Buffalo – Bull or Any Hunt Permit-tag Buffalo – Cow Hunt Permit-tag Buffalo – Cow or Yearling Hunt Permit-tag Buffalo – Yearling Hunt Permit-tag Bear Hunt Permit-tag5 Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-tag (3 tags) Pheasant Hunt Permit-tag (2 tags) Raptor Hunt Permit-tag $7.50 $42.25 $85.00 $121.50 $25.50 $28.75 $272.50 $1,095.00 $659.50 $659.50 $362.75 $29.75 $22.50 $7.50 $7.50 NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be purchased overthe-counter at Department offices or license dealers. $7.50 $232.75 $485.00 $595.00 $77.75 $105.00 $1,407.50 $5,452.25 $3,262.75 $3,262.75 $1,754.75 $245.00 $22.50 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $32.504 (for Juniors-Only hunts) use resident or non-resident fee $57.504 (for Juniors-Only hunts) $17.504 (for Juniors-Only hunts) $22.504 (for Juniors-Only hunts) use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee $22.50 $7.50 $7.50 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag6 Elk Nonpermit-tag Juniors Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag Javelina Nonpermit-tag Bear Nonpermit-tag5 Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag5 Bobcat Permit-tag (For sale or export)7 STAMPS YOUTH/CHILD $32.25 $54.00 General Hunting (Class G) Combination Hunt and Fish (Class F) Combination Hunt and Fish (Class F) Combination Hunt and Fish (Class F) (Honorary Scout license) Three-Day Hunting (Class H) – not valid for big game Super Conservation Hunting (Class M) Super Conservation Combination Hunt and Fish (Class N) Family General Hunting (Class J) Family Combination Hunt and Fish (Class K) Trapping Sport Falconry $34.75 $114.00 $225.25 $587.50 $18.00 $21.25 $22.25 $14.50 $3.00 $70.25 $97.50 $237.50 $225.00 $3.00 use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee $10.00 use resident or non-resident fee $15.00 use resident or non-resident fee use resident or non-resident fee $3.00 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH 9 Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Stamp Migratory Bird Stamp (valid July 1–June 30) State Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1–June 30) Federal Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1–June 30) $15.00 $4.50 $8.75 $15.00 9 $15.00 $4.50 $8.75 $15.00 $15.009 $4.508 $8.758 $15.008 DUPLICATE LICENSES, TAGS AND STAMPS: CONTACT THE ARIzONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT Notes: 1. The Child General Hunting (Class G – $15.00) and Combination Hunt and Fish (Class F – $20.00) are available for children at least age 10, but less than age 14 during the license year. These licenses are valid for both residents and non-residents and may only be purchased at Arizona Game and Fish offices or through the online license sales website. these licenses may not be purchased through the big game draw application process. 2. For youth less than 21 years of age. Youth Combination Hunt and Fish license fees apply before and throughout 6 3. 4. 5. 6. the calendar year of their 20th birthday. The Youth Class F license is valid for both residents and non-residents. This license may be purchased through a big game draw. For youth 14-17 years of age. Youth trapping license is valid for both residents and non-residents. Permit-Tag fees are for “Juniors-Only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Juniors-Only” hunts. Mandatory physical check-in. Mandatory harvest reporting. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 7. Not available at license dealers. 8. Youth, less than 16 years of age, are not required to purchase a state migratory bird stamp, state waterfowl stamp, or a federal waterfowl stamp. 9. Not available through the draw. 10. The Department now offers a reduced fee Class F (Combination Hunt/Fish) Honorary Scout license to a resident (less than 21 years of age) who has either attained the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scout) or received a Gold Award (Girl Scout). Family and Super Conservation Licenses The Family and Super Conservation licenses are designed to help you maximize your recreational dollar. See the costsaving breakdowns below to determine what license packages are best for you. FAMILY LICENSES – available online and at Department offices, not through the draw These are great values for married couples and parents with children under age 18. Here’s how it works: for the same license class, the first adult pays full license price, a legal spouse receives a 20-percent discount, and license fees are greatly discounted for every child in the immediate family under age 18. these licenses may not be obtained through the big game draw. Family License Class3 what it includes General Hunt license hunting (Class J) Combo hunt and Fish (Class K) Combo Hunt and Fish license Eligibility: Residents only. Licenses may be purchased at any Department office. Family licenses may be issued to members of an immediate family residing in the same household. Immediate family means one adult, or two adults who are married to each other, and their children under age 18, including adoptive children, stepchildren, foster children, and other children for whom they are legal guardians. primary Adult1 Legal spouse1 each Child1,2 Family of 4 total price $ 32.25 $ 54.00 $ 25.80 $ 43.20 $ 15.00 $ 20.00 $ 88.05 (Save $29) $137.20 (Save $24) SUPER CONSERVATION LICENSES – only available at Department offices, not through the draw These super package deals combine multiple licenses, stamps and tags to create outstanding values for avid anglers and hunters. these licenses may not be obtained through the big game draw. super Conservation License Class super hunting (Class M)3, 4 super Combination hunt and Fish (Class N)3, 4 Eligibility: Residents only. The Super Conservation Hunt and Super Conservation Combination Hunt and Fish licenses are available to residents only, and may only be purchased at Department offices. what it includes General Hunt license, Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat stamp, state waterfowl stamp and state migratory bird stamp privileges. Also includes nonpermit-tags for archery deer, archery turkey, bear and mountain lion. General Fish license (Class A), Urban Fish license (Class U), trout stamp, and General Hunt license, Unit 12 A (North Kaibab) Habitat stamp, state waterfowl stamp, state migratory bird stamp, nonpermit-tags for archery deer, archery turkey, bear and mountain lion. resident non-resident $ 118.00 (Save $37) not available $163.00 (Save $50) not available Notes: 1. A Primary Adult license must be purchased before a spouse or child license can be issued. 2. For family licenses, a child is defined as at least age 14 and less than 18 years of age for the license year being purchased. 3. Super Conservation Hunt (Class M) and Super Conservation Combination Hunt and Fish (Class N) licenses can only be purchased at Department offices. Family licenses (Class J and K) can be purchased online and at all Department offices. They cannot be purchased through the draw or at license dealers. 4. All stamps and tags included in the Super Conservation Licenses are only valid during the appropriate seasons, and in conjunction with the appropriate hunt permit-tag issued through the draw process. The North Kaibab Habitat Stamp is only valid if you are drawn for a Unit 12A deer hunt. Other Licenses Only Available at Arizona Game and Fish Offices LIFETIME LICENSES Available only to Arizona residents. License valid for lifetime. Fee schedule varies by license type and age. For more information, visit www.azgfd.gov and type “lifetime license” in the search box. • • • • • General Fishing, Class A – valid all species except trout General Hunting, Class G Combo Hunt and Fish, Class F – valid all species Trout Stamp – validates Class A for taking of trout Wildlife Benefactor – includes Combo Hunt and Fish privileges COMPLIMENTARY LICENSES Must meet certain criteria to qualify for free licenses. Call (602) 942-3000 for more information or visit www.azgfd.gov. • Apprentice — Resident licensed hunters are able to obtain a free Apprentice Hunting License, valid for two consecutive days, for use when mentoring a new hunter. This affords new hunters the opportunity to “try before you buy,” under the supervision of a licensed hunter. A mentor must be a domiciled resident of this state who is at least 18 years of age and must possess a class F, G, J, K, M or N license or a complimentary or lifetime license. A mentor may apply for no more than two apprentice hunting licenses per calendar year. This license is not valid for big game. • pioneer — Call (602) 942-3000 for more information or visit www.azgfd.gov. • disabled Veteran — Call (602) 942-3000 for more information or visit www.azgfd.gov. 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk 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. Nonpermit-tags may be purchased directly from Department offices or through license dealers. Qualifications Individuals wishing to participate in a drawing or to obtain bonus points must apply online or in writing using the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, and submit the form by the deadline specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule found in the current year’s hunt regulations (page 12). Each applicant must possess a valid license for the year in which the hunt will take place or possess a lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’s license. Non-resident Three-Day Class H licenses may not be used in applying for big game hunt permit-tags. Youth applying for big game hunts must be licensed. Applicants not licensed for the year in which the hunt will take place must submit the information and fees required for a license on each paper application submitted. Only one license will be issued to you and you will receive a refund for the other license fees submitted. The license will not be issued and mailed until the draw is complete. Applying for a Hunt The online application service is now available, please see page 10 or visit 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 R12-4-104(O). Use standard blue or black ink (no gel ink). No more than four people may apply on one application in one envelope. All applicants in a group must apply for the same hunt number(s) 8 and in the same order of preference on the same form. No person, including juniors, may submit more than one valid application per genus of wildlife in any calendar year, except as specified in R12-4-104(L), when genera are drawn in multiple drawings; however the annual bag limit still applies. Each applicant shall complete only one block per application. No more than one genus may be included on each Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. use a separate form, payment and envelope for each genus of wildlife you wish to hunt. 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 may be found 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. 2. Fee for a hunting license, if a license is requested. Be sure to enclose license fees on each application, if required, for each person who is applying on the application for a hunting license. Only one license will be issued per person. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 3. discounted hunt permit-tag fees are for “Juniors-only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Juniors-only” hunts. Each payment enclosed with a hunt permit-tag application shall be made by certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or personal check or draft payable to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Cash will not be accepted and will result in rejection. One personal check or money order can cover all fees for each application, 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 pages 6–7. The hunt permittag fees on page 6 include the non-refundable application fee. Submitting Applications The online application service will be available in early to mid-January, 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) monday, march 18, 2013. Applications (except first-come, sandhill crane, and raptor applications) may be hand-delivered to Department offices in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Flagstaff, Pinetop, Kingman, or Yuma. Mailed applications must be sent only to the Department’s Phoenix Office at P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052. On deadline days, Department business offices close at 5:00 p.m. (MST), but applications can be delivered to drop boxes until 7:00 p.m. (MST). Drop boxes are locked promptly at 7:00 p.m. (MST). All applications must be received by the Department before the deadline. Deadlines for submission are specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule on page 12. postmarks don’t count. Applications will be accepted as soon as the applicable year’s hunt regulations are available. Please consult the current year’s hunt regulations as unit areas and season dates may change each year. Complete and proper preparation of an application is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Draw Information What Happens to My Application? Any application not properly prepared, submitted with insufficient fees or one that is illegible is not valid and will be rejected. If there is an error that will result in the rejection of an application and the application is received by the Department on or before Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, the Department will make three attempts within a 24-hour period to notify you by telephone if a phone number is provided. If the Department is able to contact you by phone and customer service representatives can correct the application at that time, they will do so and enter the application in the Draw. If an error cannot be corrected by phone, the Department will still attempt to notify you of the error and advise you to re-submit your application. The applicant may then prepare a new Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, include the appropriate fees and re-apply by the scheduled deadline date. If any applicant in a group is rejected for any reason, all other applicants in that group will also be rejected and no bonus points will be awarded. No hunt permit-tag will be issued to anyone in a group if there are not sufficient hunt permittags available for all applicants in that group. Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each successful applicant. What if I’m not Drawn? Please use one of the methods (telephone or Internet) listed on this page to access draw results. These methods of access shall serve as the official notification of draw results. Over-payments and hunt permit-tag fees received with unsuccessful applications will be returned to applicant “A,” as shown on the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. Application and license fees will not be refunded. You will not be issued more than one license and a refund of any remaining fees will be issued. 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, firstserved basis as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule on page 12. Obtaining a Bonus Point Only In the event you do not wish to participate in a big game drawing for pronghorn antelope or elk, 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 obtain a bonus point, the individual must be 10 years old by the deadline date as specified in the hunt permit-tag application schedule on page 12. To obtain a bonus point, you must have previously purchased a hunting license or apply for a hunting license through the draw for the year in which the hunt will take place. You must also include the application fee per applicant. If applying for a bonus point, you will not receive a refund on the license fee or the application fee. Do not include the fee for the hunt permittag 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 $7.50 application fee per applicant. if applying for more than one species for bonus points, you must complete a separate application for each species. only a single application and the correct fees may be included in one envelope. If you apply for a bonus point only using the established bonus point hunt number, you may not submit another application for the same genus. To do so will cause both applications to be rejected as duplicate applications. All applicants in a group must apply for the same established bonus point hunt number. The application will not be included in the random number drawing and the individual(s) on the application will each receive a bonus point for that genus. 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, mountain lion and archery deer harvests. Bear 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327) Lion 1 (877) 438-0447 Archery Deer 1 (866) 903-DEER (3337) 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 9 How to Apply for the Draw the online application will be available early to mid-January. How to Submit an Online Application You will be able to apply for big game hunts and bonus points online at www.azgfd.gov prior to the deadline.There are many advantages in submitting an online application. By using the online method, you can meet deadlines without mailing applications or traveling to a Department office to drop off applications. The possibility of your application being rejected is drastically reduced due to the fact that the online application program will prompt you to accurately complete your application. Additionally, at the time of application you will only have to pay for the application fee, the license fee (if you have not previously purchased a license for the year in which the hunt takes place) and any donations you might wish to make to the Big Game Habitat Fund. If you purchase a hunting or fishing license online, you must print the license from your home printer. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will not mail your license to you. Hunt permit-tag fees will be charged after the drawing is completed and/if you are successful in the draw. This eliminates the requirement to pay your tag fees in advance and/or issue a refund if you are not successful in the draw. Costs are identical to the paper application process. No additional fees are charged for using the online application. If you are applying for a bonus point, you are charged only the application fee and the license fee (if needed). A valid license for the year in which the applicable hunt will take place is required to apply for a hunt permit-tag or a bonus point. A valid credit or debit card (Visa or MasterCard) must be used when applying online. please be aware that if you are successful in the draw and the credit or debit card used for the application is not approved for the amount of the required fees after the draw, your application will be rejected. the department is not responsible for any overdraft charges incurred due to insufficient funds. if your credit or debit card is lost or stolen after using it to apply online or if it should expire prior to the draw, you may update your credit or debit card information online by selecting the “update my payment information” option and providing a valid credit or debit card number prior to the completion of the draw. deadline for updating your credit or debit card information online is 11:59 p.m. (mst) monday, march 18, 2013. even if you are successful in the draw, your application will be rejected if payment on your credit or debit card is declined. To apply online, simply log on to the Arizona Game and Fish Department Web site at azgfd.gov, place the cursor on “Big Game Draw” located on the green bar on the main Web page and follow the step-by-step instructions. You will have 45 minutes to complete your online applicaton. We recommend you have your hunter list and hunt choices completed with all the required information for each hunter prior to logging on to apply. Completing Your Paper Hunt Permit-tag Application Form 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 300 license dealers statewide, and as a downloadable PDF electronic document from the Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/draw. A list of dealers can be found on the Department’s website.The use of the PDF form requires that the free Adobe Reader software be installed on your computer. The PDF form can be printed from your computer and then filled out using an ink pen or you can fill it out on your computer using your keyboard (this form does not alert you if an error is made). Once the form has been correctly filled out, it must be printed, signed and submitted by mail or dropped off at any Department office along with a check or money order for the correct amount. R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 explain application and drawing procedures in detail. Complete and proper preparation of an application is the sole responsibility of the applicant. If any applicant in the group fails to complete any required portion of the application, all applicants in the group will be rejected. numbered paragraphs correspond to numbers circled on the sAmpLe form. use it to assist you 10 in completing your form, which can be found online, at any license dealer or department office. A enter the hunt number(s) of the hunt(s) in which you wish to participate. The hunt number will indicate the genus (deer, turkey, etc.) and area you want to hunt. do not use the Game management unit number. Hunt numbers are listed in the far left column of each Commission Order. Deer hunts are in the 1000 series, turkey hunts are in the 4000 series, etc. All hunt numbers on an application must be in the same series. YOU CANNOT MIX HUNT SERIES NUMBERS, BUT YOU CAN MIX WEAPON TYPES WITHIN A SERIES. You must submit a separate application for each genus (series). No more than five hunt choices can be requested. You may request fewer. You do not have to fill in all the blocks. You may only apply for either a bonus point or a valid hunt number for any genus, NOT both. B enter your correct date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy). C enter your social security number. In accordance with Federal Requirement, 42 U.S.C. Section 666 (A)(13) and A.R.S. 25-320 (P) and 25-502 (K), all applicants — including youth — must provide their valid Social Security Number in the space provided. This is kept on file with the Arizona Department of Economic Security for use in identifying and tracking child support offenders. Any invalid SSN will result in rejection of the application. If you are not a U.S. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov citizen you must write “NOT US CITZ” in the Social Security field. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must obtain a Department I.D. Number prior to submitting and enter it on the application. See #6. You may obtain a Department issued ID number by calling (602) 942-3000 during business hours. D Check the appropriate resident or nonresident box. “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 of the armed forces of the United States on active duty and stationed in: (i)This state for a period of thirty days immediately preceding the date of applying for a license, permit, tag, or stamp; (ii) 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. E enter your valid Arizona hunting license number for the year in which the hunt for which you are applying occurs. The hunting license number consists of two letters and six numbers. You may purchase a license through the draw by completing the License Application Form at the bottom of the application and submitting payment with each of your applications if you are not licensed. How to Apply for the Draw H the department will make three attempts within a 24-hour period to notify you of errors that will result in the rejection of your application if the application is received on or before Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. if you wish to participate in this service, please list a telephone number where you can be reached. You are not required to enter your telephone number. I each individual applying, or an appointed individual, must sign the appropriate application section. COMPLETE 10-16 ONLY IF APPLYING FOR A LICENSE. J Enter M for Male, F for Female. K Enter your weight in pounds. L Enter your height in feet and inches. M Enter the appropriate abbreviation for hair color: BLD - Bald BLK - Black BLN - Blonde BRN - Brown GRY - Gray RED - Red SDY - Sandy WHT - White Date of Birth ( m m ) ( d d ) ( y y y Second Choice Hunt Number Third Choice Hunt Number APPLICANT A y )  Fourth Choice Hunt Number Fifth Choice Hunt Number E L Check One 1 2B 1 2 1 9 1 2 C 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 D x 0 1E2 3 4 5 6 7 F G DO E J OE 2 3 4 5 H E B E AC ACH S T M Y T O WN AZ 85 560 SIGN ON LINE BELOW 480 567 19 12 Federal Requirement: Social Security Number  PERMIT-TAG FORM • A G enter your correct full name (last name first), your p.o. Box or home mailing address, city, state and zip code. First Choice Hunt Number A 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 State Signature (Must be signed by or for Applicant A) LICENSE FORM • A F enter your department i.d. number (formerly called sportsman i.d.). This number is for those individuals who choose to use a Department issued I.D. Number instead of a social security number to track bonus points or for non-U.S. citizens. This is a permanent number and is to be used on all hunt applications. Your I.D. Number (if different from SSN) is vital to track your bonus points and to ensure that you receive the proper credits. Using a different number may result in your not receiving proper bonus point credits. An I.D. Number may be obtained by calling the Department. You must still provide a valid SSN even if you provide a valid Department I.D. Number. See #3. Complete only to apply for a Hunt License  Weight J K Res Res A B Class F Youth Hunt/Fish Res C P Resident M.I. Zip Code I X_____________________________________________  Sex Class G Hunting Class F Hunt/Fish Non-resident Height Ft. In. L Hair Eyes M N Class G Hunting Class F Hunt/Fish Non-Res Non-Res D E Youth Hunt/Fish Non-Res F AZ Residency Yrs. Mos. O No license refund will be issued if you are not drawn. In order to participate in the draw, you must have or apply for a license. If you are not licensed at the time you submit your Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, you must apply for a license on each application you submit by completing the license portion of the application form. The license fee must be included with each application. See the applicable hunt regulations for license fees. N Enter the appropriate abbreviation for eye color: BLK - Black BLU - Blue BRN - Brown GRN - Green GRY - Gray HZL - Hazel O Enter the number of years and/or months that you have been a resident of Arizona. (See page 10, Completing Your Hunt Permit-tag Application Form, # 4, to determine if you qualify.) No entry is required here for a nonresident applicant. P Check the box next to the license type which you wish to purchase. if you are requesting a license on more than one application, you must specify the same class of license on each application and include the license fee with each application. You will not be issued or charged for more than one license. If you are not licensed for the year in which the hunt will occur, you must complete the License Application Form for each genus applied for and include payment for a license with each application. If you are drawn for more than one genus, only one license will be issued in your name. If you are not drawn, you will be refunded only the hunt permit-tag fee. You must possess or obtain a license to participate in a drawing or to purchase a bonus point. No refunds will be issued for license or application fees if you apply in a drawing and are unsuccessful in the drawing. if you do not check the box next to the license type you wish to purchase, your application will be rejected. Help Arizona’s Big Game Species: Donate to the Big Game Habitat Fund Arizona’s array of big game species is one of the most diverse in the nation. By contributing to the Big Game Habitat Fund, you become our partner in conservation, helping the Arizona Game and Fish Department improve wildlife habitat across the state. Funds derived from hunter donations are used to conduct habitat improvement projects for all of Arizona’s big game species. To view some of the projects accomplished with these funds please visit the Department’s website at: www.azgfd.gov/landowner. You can become part of Arizona’s success story by donating a portion of your refund to big game habitat projects. Do so by entering the amount of your donation in the space provided. This is a voluntary donation which will be deducted from your refund. Q Enter the amount you wish to donate in this block. This donation will be subtracted from your refund if you are eligible for a refund. Q If unsuccessful, I wish to donate $_______.___ from my refund to the Big Game Habitat Fund. 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 11 Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Winter 2013 Hunt permit-tag applications will be accepted and processed in accordance with R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 and this schedule. drawing hunt ACCeptAnCe dAtes1 CorreCtion period2 deAdLine dAtes3 Applications accepted on or after: deadline 5 p.m. (mst) in department offices deadline 7 p.m. (mst) in department offices on: hunt permit-tags and refund warrants mailed out by: Feb. 12, 2013 Feb. 12, 2013 April 19, 2013 April 19, 2013 Antelope Elk (See note 1) (See note 1) Jan. 18, 2013 Jan. 18, 2013 First Come 4 online Applicants Applications accepted by mail permits available for purchase with a on or after 8:00 a.m. (mst): completed application at all department offices after 8:00 a.m. (mst) hunt ACCeptAnCe dAtes ACCeptAnCe dAtes Antelope Elk April 22, 2013 April 22, 2013 April 29, 2013 April 29, 2013 deadline for updating your credit or debit card information online by 11:59 p.m. (mst) Monday, March 18, 2013 notes: 1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big game listed above as soon as the applicable year hunt information is available on the Department’s website (www.azgfd.gov), or from any Game and Fish Department office or license dealer, unless otherwise noted in the Hunt Permit-tag Application schedule. pleted applications will be accepted at these locations until 7:00 p.m. (MST) on deadline days. No applications will be accepted after this time regardless of the postmark. Deadline dates 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. 2. If a paper Hunt Permit-tag Application that is submitted contains an error and is received by Jan. 18, 2013, the Department will make three attempts within a 24-hour period to notify the applicant by telephone (if a phone number is provided). 4. First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly. Applicants are advised to check with the Department before submitting an application for leftover permits. A listing of leftover permits is available online at www.azgfd.gov or at any Department office. To submit first come applications by U.S. mail only, please send to: 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: DRAW/FIRST COME. No person, including Juniors, may submit more than one valid application per genus for the First Come process. 3. Department offices in Flagstaff, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix, Pinetop, Tucson and Yuma will close for business at 5:00 p.m. (MST); com- 12 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Clinics, Raffles and Partnerships Arizona Antelope Foundation Arizona Big Game Super Raffle The Arizona Antelope Foundation will hold its annual Antelope Hunter Clinic Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters in Phoenix. Topics will include optics, trophy evaluation, photography, taxidermy, practical field care and hunting tactics for firearms and archery. In addition to the formal presentations, representatives from the Arizona Game and Fish Department will be on hand to discuss hunting hotspots and access in the game management units drawn by the hunters in attendance — bring your hunting maps! Look for details at www.azantelope.org. Various state and national sportsmen’s groups have put together a raffle that offers one each of all 10 of the Arizona Special Big Game Tags. The 365-day season dates are Aug. 15, 2013 through Aug. 14, 2014, and include most units. The 2013 drawing will be held July 13, 2013, at the Outdoor Experience 4 All banquet. The 2013 raffle also includes an Optics Raffle, featuring more than $11,500 in Swarovski equipment. A trophy New Mexico Bull Elk Hunt sponsored by James Guide Service also is offered. Since the raffle’s inception in 2006, more than $3.3 million has been raised, with 100 percent of the tag funds being used to complete wildlife projects here in the state of Arizona. For ticket prices, ticket purchase deadlines or other questions, please visit the AZBGSR website at www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com. Arizona Elk Society Elk Hunting Clinic The Arizona Elk Society will hold its Annual Elk Hunting Clinic July 27, 2013. For information visit www.arizonaelksociety.org or call (623) 5947074. This seminar will be full of great information about hunting elk with a bow or a rifle; locating elk during the early and late hunting seasons; effectively calling elk; as well as meat care, cape preparation, and proper use of optics to locate elk in the field. The clinic will be a great education tool for first time hunters and seasoned hunters. For more information about the Elk Hunting Clinic as well as the Arizona Elk Society visit www.arizonaelksociety.org. Arizona Elk Society Junior Elk Hunters Camp The Arizona Elk Society’s Junior Elk Hunters Camp will be Oct. 10–13, 2013, at Happy Jack Lodge in Happy Jack, Ariz. This event is held every year in conjunction with the Unit 6A Juniors Elk Hunt. Thursday night the AES serves free dinner to all youth hunters and their families, after which they have a seminar on hunter safety, finding elk, meat care and more. There will be lots of free give-a-ways for the youth hunters. Free lunch will be served Friday and Saturday, seminars will be held and mentors available if needed. The Arizona Elk Society offers support throughout the weekend for game locating and retrieval, as well as anything else the youth need during the hunt. Check out this event and others at www.arizonaelksociety.org. Call (623) 594-7074 for information. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Junior Elk Hunters Camp The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will host a Junior Elk Hunter Information Camp on Oct. 10-13, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Youth Camp (located approximately 3 miles north of Mormon Lake Lodge on Forest Service Rd. 90). Activities will begin at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10 with an information seminar. Arizona Game and Fish Department personnel will make a presentation about elk concentrations and hunting rules and regulations. Other presentations will cover care of game meat, elk hunting techniques and hunter safety. Game and Fish personnel will be present to answer questions after the seminar. The seminar will be followed by a dinner that will be served to all junior hunters and members of their hunting parties. After dinner a raffle will be held with prizes for registered junior hunters, so be sure and arrive early to register and get your raffle ticket. We plan to conclude all camp activities and dinner by 6:30 p.m. so junior hunters can get ready for opening day. The camp will be staffed 24 hours day until 11 a.m. Oct. 13. Beginning at daylight and until dark coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be available to visitors. A special prize will awarded to the first girl and boy (who have registered) to bring their elk by camp. An information letter will be mailed to all tag holders in early September. For more information contact Clair Harris at clair-linda@q.com. 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 13 Learn Outdoor Skills; Hunt, Trap, Fish, Shoot; Wildlife Recreation Are you interested in hunting? Have you ever wanted to shoot a firearm? Are you curious about Arizona’s wildlife and the outdoors? Well you are in luck. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has teamed up with outdoor organizations to host numerous events across the state designed to teach you about these traditional outdoor activities. While many of the camps have a hunting portion to them, most camps are Jan. 19, 2013: Wickenburg Youth Target Shooting Event • Bring your kids out to learn how to safely shoot archery, air rifles, .22 rifles, and shotguns. • Location: Wickenburg Shooting Range • Hosted by: Wickenburg Sportsmen’s Club, Game and Fish • Information: Craig Heath, cheath@azgfd. gov or (928) 856-0764 Jan. 25-27, 2013: Beginners Small Game & Junior Javelina Camp • Learn to hunt quail and rabbits (all ages), assistance for kids with javelina tags, some meals provided. • Location: Florence area, Unit 37B • Hosted by: Game and Fish, Red Bear Outfitters • Register: Game and Fish — Tucson, John McGehee (520) 628-5376 Jan. 25-27, 2013: 20C JuniorsOnly Javelina Camp open to people just interested in learning more about wildlife biology, ecology and their habits; target shooting; archery; wildlife viewing; camping; camaraderie and more. Below is a listing of some of the upcoming events. For additional events and up-to-date information, visit www.azgfd.gov/outdoorskills. Feb. 16, 2013: SE Az Youth Quail Hunt • Hunt quail behind well-trained pointing dogs, lunch is provided. • Location: Sonoita, Las Cienegas National Conservation • Hosted by: Cochise Bird Dog Club, Southern Arizona Quail Forever Chapter • Register: Dave Higgins (520) 378-4114 Feb. 15-17, 2013: Women’s Javelina HAM Hunt Camp • This event is just for women who want to learn outdoor skills, how to hunt, camp, have fun; food provided. • Location: Tucson area, Units 36A, 36B, 36C • Hosted by: Coueswhitetail.com, Youth Outdoors Unlimited • Register: www.coueswhitetail.com/ womens_javelina_hunt_2013.htm Feb. 16-18, 2013: Youth Trappers Camp • Learn to locate and hunt javelina in the area, other outdoor activities, campout, food provided. • Location: Hillside, Unit: 20C • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited • Contact: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com • Certified trapper class followed by handson practice of wildlife trapping, food and equipment provided. • Location: Mayer, Chauncey Ranch • Hosted by Southwest Fur Harvesters • Register: www.southwestfurharvesters. com, Bob Rhoton (928) 532-5776. Feb. 22-24, 2013: Javelina Hunt and Outdoor Fair March 8-10, 2013: Junior’s Jackrabbit Kamp • Learn to hunt javelina, hunting seminars, field assistance, predator calling, vendors and more. • Location: Prescott area, Unit 17B, 18B, 20A, & 20C • Hosted by: Arizona Bowhunters Association and Outdoor Experience for All, Game and Fish • Information: www.huntingfair.com • Learn to hunt jackrabbits, other outdoor activities, hunter education required, food provided. • Location: Tucson area, Three Points • Hosted by: Safari Club International — Arizona Chapter, Game and Fish • Register: Lisa Marie Gandara (520) 3128099; azsci@yahoo.com A big “thAnK You” goes out to all the organizations that are dedicated to the hunting and angling heritage and are making these introductory events possible. Arizona Bowhunters Association, Arizona Elk Society, Arizona Pred- 14 April 19-21, 2013: Marvin Robbins Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camp • Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping, and food. • Location: Happy Jack area • Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation, Outdoor Experience 4 All, Arizona Bowhunters Association, Xtreme Predator Callers, Game and Fish • Contact: Tim Denny, longbeardsaz@ gmail.com April 19-21, 2013: Marvin Robbins Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camp • Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping and food. • Locations: Payson area, Colcord Ridge Campground • Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona Elk Society, Phoenix Varmint Callers, Game and Fish • Contact: Rich Williams, rich@saselectric.com April 19-21, 2013: White Mtns. Youth Spring Turkey Hunt Camps • Learn and get assistance calling and hunting wild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping, and food. • Location: White Mountains area • Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Arizona Elk Society, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Game and Fish • Contact: wwwyouthoutdoorsunlimited.com ator Callers, Arizona Wildlife Federation, Cochise Bird Dog Club, CouesWhitetail.com, National Wild Turkey Federation — Arizona Chapter, Outdoor Experience 4 All, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International — Arizona Chapter, Southwest Fur Harvesters, Wickenburg Sportsmen’s Club, Youth Outdoors Unlimited Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 15 Pronghorn Antelope Hunts n Distribution For further information on pronghorn antelope, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License required Any valid hunting or combination license exCept a Three-Day Hunting (Class H) or an Apprentice Hunting License (See tables on pages 6–7 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). tag required Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. hunt numbers required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal methods of take General hunt: Any firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-304. muzzleloader hunt: Muzzleloader weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R124-304. Archery-only hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and/or crossbow as allowed under R12-4-216. Legal Animal definition Buck antelope means a male pronghorn antelope, as defined in R12-4-101. Bag Limit One (1) pronghorn antelope per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. To hunt pronghorn antelope in Arizona you need a valid Arizona hunting or combination license and an antelope tag. To hunt antelope in any season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. pronghorn Antelope: Commission Order 3 (continued) GenerAL pronGhorn AnteLope 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 2000 BONuS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 2001 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 1 Buck antelope 20 2002 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 2A Buck antelope 20 2003 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 2C Buck antelope 15 2004 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 3A Buck antelope 20 2005 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 3C Buck antelope 1 2006 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 4A Buck antelope 13 2007 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 4B Buck antelope 26 2008 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (6,14) 5A Buck antelope 6 2009 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (6,14) 5B (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Buck antelope 17 2010 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 6A Buck antelope 7 2011 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (9) 6B South Buck antelope 2 16 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Pronghorn Antelope Hunts pronghorn Antelope: Commission Order 3 (continued) GenerAL pronGhorn AnteLope 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 2012 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (14) 7 Buck antelope 40 2013 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (14) 9 Buck antelope 30 2014 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (14) 10 Buck antelope 80 2015 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (5,14) 12A and 12B Buck antelope 2 2016 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (5,14) 13A Buck antelope 10 2017 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (5,14) 13B Buck antelope 5 2018 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 17A Buck antelope 3 2019 Sep 13 - Sep 19, 2013 (14) 18A Buck antelope 10 2020 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (14) 18B Buck antelope 21 19A (north of AZ Hwy 69/169, east of Fain Rd., west of FR 2021 Sep 13 - Sep 19, 2013 (4,7,16) Buck antelope 30 151/643, and north of US Hwy 89A) 2022 Sep 13 - Sep 19, 2013 (4) 19B (north of Willow Creek Rd.) Buck antelope 5 2023 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (5,14) 21 Buck antelope 20 2024 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (4,14) 30A Buck antelope 7 2025 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (13,14) 31 and 32 Buck antelope 3 2026 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (13,14) 34B Buck antelope 1 ---Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (12) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Buck antelope -----Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (11) Hopi Hunt in Unit 4A Buck antelope -----Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (11,14) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5A Buck antelope -----Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (11,14) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5B (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Buck antelope --total 414 muzzLeLoAder pronGhorn AnteLope 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 2027 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 2B Buck antelope 10 2028 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (1) 3B North Buck antelope 5 2029 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 8 Buck antelope 25 2030 Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2013 (14) 15A and 15B Buck antelope 2 2031 Sep 6 - Sep 12, 2013 (4) 17B and 19B (north of Willow Creek Rd.) Buck antelope 6 2032 Sep 6 - Sep 12, 2013 (14) 18A Buck antelope 5 2033 Sep 6 - Sep 12, 2013 (4,16) 19A (north of US Hwy 89A) Buck antelope 15 total 68 ArCherY-onLY pronGhorn AnteLope 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 2034 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 1 Buck antelope 30 2035 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 3A Buck antelope 10 2036 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (1) 3B North Buck antelope 10 2037 Aug 9 - Aug 22, 2013 (2) 3B South Buck antelope 5 2038 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (2) 3B South Buck antelope 5 2039 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 4A Buck antelope 4 2040 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 4B Buck antelope 15 2041 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (6) 5A Buck antelope 4 2042 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (6) 5B (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Buck antelope 9 2043 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (3,8,17) 6B North (except Camp Navajo) Buck antelope 10 2044 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 7 Buck antelope 5 2045 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 9 Buck antelope 5 2046 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 10 Buck antelope 65 2047 Aug 23 - Sep 12, 2013 (15) 11M Buck antelope 5 2048 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (5) 12A and 12B Buck antelope 3 2049 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 15A and 15B Buck antelope 3 2050 Aug 9 - Aug 22, 2013 (4) 17B and 19B (north of Willow Creek Rd.) Buck antelope 5 2051 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (4) 17B and 19B (north of Willow Creek Rd.) Buck antelope 5 2052 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 18A Buck antelope 10 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 17 Pronghorn Antelope Hunts pronghorn Antelope: Commission Order 3 (continued) GenerAL pronGhorn AnteLope ArCherY-onLY pronGhorn AnteLope 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 2053 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 18B Buck antelope 5 19A (north of AZ Hwy 69/169 and east of Robert Rd, and 2054 Aug 9 - Aug 22, 2013 (4,7,16) Buck antelope 30 north of US Hwy 89A) 19A (north of AZ Hwy 69/169 and east of Robert Rd, and 2055 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (4,7,16) Buck antelope 30 north of US Hwy 89A) 2056 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (5) 21 Buck antelope 15 2057 Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (13) 31 and 32 Buck antelope 6 ---Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (12) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Buck antelope -----Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (3) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Buck antelope -----Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (11) Hopi Hunt in Unit 4A Buck antelope -----Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (11) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5A Buck antelope -----Aug 23 - Sep 5, 2013 (11) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5B (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Buck antelope --total 294 Pronghorn Antelope Notes: 1. 3B North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 3B located north of U.S. Hwy 60. 2. 3B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 3B located south of U.S. Hwy 60. 3. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to antelope hunting only to properly licensed hunters who meet the qualifications as “Authorized Participants” according to the installation hunting policies outlined on the Camp Navajo website. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Hunters must agree to the Camp Navajo hunting policies during the required registration at http://www.campnavajo.com/index. php?which_page=recreation. After registering, hunters will gain access to the hunt numbers required when submitting the application. All hunters are required to show proof of attendance to a hunter safety education course during paperwork submission for the Camp Navajo permit. Increases in Force Protection Conditions, training missions and industrial operations may result in partial or complete hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled, hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 4. Hunter access in this unit is restricted. Applicants should secure access before applying. 5. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion 18 Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 6. In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only by contacting the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program via e-mail at hopihunts@hopi.nsn. us or by calling (928) 734-3606 or (928) 7343605 from Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Please contact in advance to gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit 5B North access is permitted on the Hopi’s Hart/Drye Ranch and in Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. 7. Vehicle access into portions of 19A (specifically within the following: south of US Hwy 89A, east of Robert Rd, north of AZ Hwy 169/69, and west of FR151/643) is restricted. Foot access is unrestricted. 8. 6B North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6B located north of the following: Beginning at the junction of U.S. Hwy 89A (milepost 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 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov to Dogie Trail (Forest Trail 116); northwest on Dogie Trail to Sycamore Creek. 9. 6B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6B located south of the following: Beginning at the junction of U.S. Hwy 89A (milepost 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. 10. 27 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 27 located beginning at the San Carlos Indian Reservation Boundary; easterly on Forest Trail 309 to FR 54; easterly on FR 54 to U.S. Hwy 191; southeasterly on U.S. Hwy 191 to Forest Trail 35; southeasterly on Forest Trail 35 to Blue River; northerly on Blue River to Bear Canyon; northeasterly on Bear Canyon to Forest Trail 54; easterly on Forest Trail 54 to Forest Trail 43; easterly on Forest Trail 43 to the Arizona-New Mexico state line; southerly along the state line to the San Francisco River; westerly along the San Francisco River to U.S. Hwy 191; northerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to San Carlos-Morenci-Clifton Road; west on San Carlos-Morenci-Clifton Road to Eagle Creek; north along Eagle Creek to the San Hunt Success for 2012 seasons was not available at the time of printing. Hunt Success data will be included in the Hunt Arizona book, which is available for free online each May. Draw Odds = your chance of getting your first choice. Pronghorn Antelope Hunts 2012 drawing odds & success rate Pronghorn Antelope Notes continued: Carlos Indian Reservation Boundary; north along the San Carlos Indian Reservation Boundary to Forest Trail 309. 11. Hopi Trust Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B are open to both state and Hopi hunters under an agreement with the Hopi Tribe. A percentage of tags are set aside for Hopi Tribal member hunters. Hopi hunt numbers for these hunts must be obtained from the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program by calling (928) 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605. Non-Hopi Tribal members cannot apply for these hunts. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department on the standard form by the published deadline. The Hopi Wildlife and Ecosystems Management program has requested that all Hopi Tribal elk hunters for these hunts provide a sample for Chronic Wasting Disease testing. Please call (928) 734-3606/3605 if you have any questions. If all permits for these hunts are not issued through the draw, the leftover permits will be available to all hunters (tribal and non-tribal) through the first-come, first-serve process. Hunt numbers for leftover permits will be available on the AGFD website. 12. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to pronghorn antelope hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special 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. 13. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, and Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B. 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. 14. Areas of private property within municipal boundaries in this hunt area are closed to pronghorn hunting during this hunt. 15. The pronghorn hunting season in Unit 11M is closed within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building within the Flagstaff corporate limits. 16. The Lonesome Valley Access Map can be viewed or printed from the Unit 19A section of the Department’s website (www.azgfd. gov/h_f/gmuImgs/LVAccess12x14_updated052012.jpg). 17. Rogers Lake Coconino County Natural Area in Unit 6B is open to pronghorn hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within ¼ mile of any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. Unit Hunt Type pronghorn General 1 Buck 2A Buck 2C Buck 3A Buck 3C Buck 4A Buck 4A (Hopi) Buck 4B Buck 5A Buck 5A (Hopi) Buck 5B Buck 5B (Hopi) Buck 6A Buck 6B South Buck 7 Buck 9 Buck 10 Buck 12 Buck 13A Buck 13B Buck 17A Buck 18A Buck 18B Buck 19A Buck 19B North Buck 21 Buck 30A Buck 31/32 Buck 34B Buck muzzleloader 2B Buck 3B North Buck 8 Buck 15A/15B Buck 17B Buck 18A Buck 19A Buck 19B North Buck Archery 1 Buck 3A Buck 3B North Buck 3B South Buck 3B South Buck 4B Buck 5A Buck 5A (Hopi) Buck 5B Buck 5B (Hopi) Buck 6B Buck 7 Buck 9 Buck 10 Buck 11M Buck 12 Buck 15A/15B Buck 17B Buck 17B Buck 18A Buck 18B Buck 19A Buck 19A Buck 19B North Buck 21 Buck 27 Buck 31/32 Buck Date Permits Authorized 1st and 2nd Choice Draw Odds 2011 Hunt Success 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/14-09/2 09/07-09/16 09/14-09/2 09/14-09/2 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 20 20 15 15 2 12 3 20 7 3 26 4 6 2 40 27 70 2 15 5 4 10 25 30 5 25 10 3 1 3133 1292 1134 1057 241 1098 8 1425 691 17 3694 29 540 131 3314 2799 8145 111 529 197 270 660 1231 1877 829 1217 423 393 273 1 2 3 1 2 2 38 2 2 50 1 19 2 4 2 2 1 0 3 4 2 2 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 87 55 100 73 100 100 100 15 40 0 77 100 100 100 75 96 81 *** 67 50 100 70 77 77 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/16 09/07-09/13 09/07-09/13 09/02-09/13 10 5 20 2 2 5 15 5 405 205 910 102 57 189 457 131 4 3 3 3 3 5 5 4 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/10-08/23 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/13 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/10-08/23 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/10-08/23 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 08/24-09/06 30 10 10 5 5 20 4 3 13 2 10 5 5 60 5 3 4 3 3 10 15 30 30 5 15 1 6 379 127 69 77 40 231 144 3 357 6 71 137 133 816 60 19 50 42 36 126 127 498 407 118 171 21 91 10 11 29 10 12 10 6 100 7 67 17 8 3 8 13 18 12 9 18 18 16 8 17 5 13 9 9 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information no hunt 80 100 100 100 61 20 45 *** 67 100 75 no hunt 7 0 30 *** 40 10 0 100 0 0 0 20 *** 35 20 0 75 *** 100 30 24 86 75 no hunt 27 0 50 19 Elk Hunts n Distribution For further information on elk, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License required Any valid hunting or combination license exCept a Three-Day Hunting (Class H) or an Apprentice Hunting License (See tables on pages 6–7 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 seasons: a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. hunt numbers required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal methods of take General hunt: Any firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-304. muzzleloader hunt: Muzzleloader weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, 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/or crossbow as allowed under R12-4-216. Legal Animal definition Bull elk means an antlered elk. Antlered means having an antler fully erupted through the skin and capable of being shed. Antlerless means any elk, any age, without antlers. Bag Limit One (1) elk per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120. To hunt elk in Arizona you need a valid Arizona hunting or combination license and an elk tag. To hunt elk in General, Juniors-Only, Muzzleloader or ArcheryOnly seasons, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. To hunt elk in a General or Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag season, you must obtain a hunt nonpermit-tag from a Department office or license dealer. The same tag can be used in either the General or Archery-Only Nonpermit-tag season. The Department offers “Juniors-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs during a “Juniors-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Juniors-Only” designated hunt. Provided that persons between the ages of 10 and 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C ). A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Juniors-Only” hunts. Motorized Big Game Retrieval on National Forest Lands All national forests are undergoing or have recently completed travel management planning, which will result in changes to motor vehicle access on national forest lands. National forests that have made a decision implementing the travel management rule (http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/ programs/ohv/final.pdf) only allow motorized use on designated roads, trails and areas as identified on a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). These maps are available for free at Forest Service offices. The new travel management rules include restrictions on driving cross-country for game retrieval. The Coronado National Forest and Prescott Na- 20 tional Forest have made a decision implementing the new travel management rules and have released MVUM maps; motorized big game retrieval off the designated road system is not allowed on either Forest. The South Kaibab National Forest (Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts) and the Coconino National Forest have also recently established new travel management rules and published MVUMs. Both Forests only allow for cross-country motorized retrieval of elk. Motorized retrieval of all other species including deer is not permitted. the Coconino national Forest has further restricted motorized retrieval of elk to only Game management units 6A, 6B and 7. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Other national forests including the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Tonto National Forest, and the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest are engaged in travel management planning and have not yet issued decisions. Many of these forests may issue travel management decisions prior to the 2013 hunting season. If you have a permit to hunt in a Game Management Unit that includes one or more national forests, please contact the appropriate national forests(s) for updated information relative to motor vehicle use and motorized big game retrieval, before your hunt starts. Elk Hunts elk: Commission Order 4 (continued) GenerAL eLK 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 3000 BONuS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one). 3001 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (18) 1, 2B, and 2C Bull elk 50 3002 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 3A and 3C Bull elk 30 3003 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 4B Bull elk 35 3004 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (9,20,34) 7 West Bull elk 25 3005 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (34) 10 Bull elk 75 3006 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (10,34) 22 North Bull elk 30 3007 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (12,34) 23 North Bull elk 20 3008 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (18) 1, 2B, and 2C Bull elk 375 3009 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 3A and 3C Bull elk 300 3010 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 4A Bull elk 366 3011 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 4B Bull elk 250 3012 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (3,20,34) 5A Bull elk 291 3013 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (3,20,34) 5B (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Bull elk 611 3014 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (20) 6A Bull elk 825 3015 Oct 25 - Oct 28, 2013 (20,39,40) 6A South and 6A West Bull elk 225 3016 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (15,20,41) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bull elk 175 3017 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (8,20,34) 7 East Bull elk 400 3018 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (9,20,34) 7 West Bull elk 245 3019 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (20) 8 Bull elk 475 3020 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (20,34) 9 Bull elk 275 3021 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (34) 10 Bull elk 550 3022 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 19A Bull elk 30 3023 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (16,34) 21 Bull elk 25 3024 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (10,34) 22 North Bull elk 475 3025 Dec 6 - Dec 12, 2013 (10,34) 22 North Bull elk 350 3026 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (11,34) 22 South Bull elk 60 3027 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (34) 23 Bull elk 225 3028 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (18) 27 Bull elk 400 ---Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 4A Bull elk -----Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (3,20,27,34) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5A Bull elk -----Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 (3,20,27,34) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5B (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Bull elk --3029 Dec 6 - Dec 12, 2013 (1,18) Escudilla Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 75 3030 Dec 6 - Dec 12, 2013 (18) 1, 2B, and 2C Antlerless elk 375 3031 Dec 13 - Dec 19, 2013 (18) 1, 2B, and 2C Antlerless elk 225 3032 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 3A and 3C Antlerless elk 350 3033 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 4A Antlerless elk 195 3034 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 4B Antlerless elk 50 3035 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (3,20,34) 5A Antlerless elk 121 3036 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (3,5,20,34) 5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Antlerless elk 285 3037 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (7,20,34) 5B South Antlerless elk 450 3038 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (20) 6A Antlerless elk 525 3039 Dec 6 - Dec 15, 2013 (15,20,41) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Antlerless elk 300 3040 Dec 6 - Dec 15, 2013 (8,20,34) 7 East Antlerless elk 250 3041 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (28,34) 7 East (excluding the Peaks Hunt Area) Antlerless elk 10 3042 Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2013 (28,34) 7 East (excluding the Peaks Hunt Area) Antlerless elk 10 3043 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (28,34) 7 East (excluding the Peaks Hunt Area) Antlerless elk 10 3044 Oct 18 - Oct 27, 2013 (28,34) 7 East (excluding the Peaks Hunt Area) Antlerless elk 10 3045 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (9,20,34) 7 West Antlerless elk 550 3046 Dec 6 - Dec 12, 2013 (9,20,34) 7 West Antlerless elk 200 3047 Dec 6 - Dec 12, 2013 (20) 8 Antlerless elk 525 3048 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (20,34) 9 Antlerless elk 275 3049 Dec 6 - Dec 12, 2013 (20,34) 9 Antlerless elk 275 3050 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (34) 10 Antlerless elk 850 3051 Dec 6 - Dec 15, 2013 (34) 10 Antlerless elk 825 3052 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 19A Antlerless elk 30 3053 Dec 6 - Dec 15, 2013 19A Antlerless elk 20 3054 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 21 Antlerless elk 50 3055 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (10,34) 22 North Antlerless elk 275 3056 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (11,34) 22 South Antlerless elk 25 3057 Dec 6 - Dec 12, 2013 (34) 23 Antlerless elk 200 3058 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (12,34) 23 North Antlerless elk 50 3059 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (13,34) 23 South Antlerless elk 25 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 21 Elk Hunts elk: Commission Order 4 (continued) GenerAL eLK 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 3060 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (18) 27 Antlerless elk 300 3061 Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2013 (18) 27 Antlerless elk 200 ---Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk -----Nov 22 - Dec 12, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk -----Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (15,17) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Disabled Veteran) Antlerless elk -----Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (3,20,27,34) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5A Antlerless elk -----Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (3,5,20,27,34) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Antlerless elk -----Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk -----Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk -----Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (15,17) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Disabled Veteran) Any elk --total 15109 Juniors-onLY eLK 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 3062 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (18) 1 and 2C Antlerless elk 175 3063 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 3A and 3C Antlerless elk 200 3064 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 4A Antlerless elk 146 3065 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (20) 6A Antlerless elk 500 3066 Nov 8 - Nov 14, 2013 (34) 22 Antlerless elk 100 3067 Nov 8 - Nov 14, 2013 (34) 23 Antlerless elk 30 ---Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 4A Antlerless elk --total 1151 Limited opportunitY (GenerAL) eLK 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 3068 Oct 4 - Oct 17, 2013 (14,34) 15A, 15B, and 18A Bull elk 25 3069 Oct 4 - Oct 17, 2013 (14) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Bull elk 35 3070 Aug 2 - Aug 11, 2013 (14,30) Antelope Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3071 Aug 16 - Aug 25, 2013 (14,30) Antelope Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3072 Aug 30 - Sep 8, 2013 (14,30) Antelope Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3073 Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2013 (14,30) Antelope Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3074 Oct 11 - Oct 20, 2013 (14,30) Antelope Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3075 Oct 25 - Nov 3, 2013 (14,30) Antelope Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3076 Sep 13 - Sep 22, 2013 (14) 2A and 2B Antlerless elk 40 3077 Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2013 (14) 2A and 2B Antlerless elk 40 3078 Oct 11 - Oct 20, 2013 (14) 2A and 2B Antlerless elk 30 3079 Aug 9 - Aug 18, 2013 (2,14) 3A and 4B Dry Lake Antlerless elk 15 East Sunset, West Sunset, Meteor Crater, Twin Arrows, Two 3080 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (3,4,6,14,27,34) Guns, and Grapevine Hunt Areas in Units 5A and 5B North Antlerless elk 62 (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) 3081 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (28,34) Peaks Hunt Area in Unit 7 East Antlerless elk 75 3082 Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2013 (28,34) Peaks Hunt Area in Unit 7 East Antlerless elk 75 3083 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (28,34) Peaks Hunt Area in Unit 7 East Antlerless elk 75 3084 Oct 18 - Oct 27, 2013 (28,34) Peaks Hunt Area in Unit 7 East Antlerless elk 75 3085 Nov 8 - Dec 12, 2013 (14,34) 15A, 15B, and 18A Antlerless elk 200 3086 Oct 4 - Oct 17, 2013 (14) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Antlerless elk 150 3087 Nov 8 - Dec 12, 2013 (14) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Antlerless elk 250 3088 Aug 9 - Aug 22, 2013 (14,37) Coal Creek Hunt Area in Units 27 and 28 Antlerless elk 25 3089 Aug 9 - Aug 22, 2013 (14,19) 27 South Antlerless elk 25 Hopi Hunt in East Sunset, West Sunset, Meteor Crater, Twin ---Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (3,4,6,14,27,34) Arrows, Two Guns, and Grapevine Hunt Areas in Units 5A and Antlerless elk --5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) 3090 Sep 13 - Sep 22, 2013 (14) 2A and 2B Any elk 20 3091 Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2013 (14) 2A and 2B Any elk 20 22 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Elk Hunts elk: Commission Order 4 (continued) GenerAL eLK Limited opportunitY (GenerAL) eLK 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 3092 Oct 11 - Oct 20, 2013 (14) 2A and 2B Any elk 15 3093 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (28,34) Peaks Hunt Area in Unit 7 East Any elk 30 3094 Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2013 (28,34) Peaks Hunt Area in Unit 7 East Any elk 30 3095 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (28,34) Peaks Hunt Area in Unit 7 East Any elk 30 3096 Nov 8 - Dec 12, 2013 (14,34) 15A, 15B, and 18A Any elk 150 3097 Nov 8 - Dec 12, 2013 (14) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Any elk 150 3098 Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2013 (14,34) 24A Any elk 5 3099 Oct 4 - Oct 31, 2013 (14,33,34) 28, 31, and 32 Any elk 10 total 1717 ChAmp eLK (Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit required, see R12-4-217) 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 3100 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2013 (18) 1 Any elk 10 3101 Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2013 (20,38) 6A North Any elk 25 3102 Nov 8 - Nov 14, 2013 (34) 10 Any elk 10 total 45 muzzLeLoAder eLK 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 3103 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 3B Bull elk 25 3104 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2013 3B Bull elk 200 3105 Nov 15 - Nov 21, 2013 (20) 6A Bull elk 300 3106 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 9 Bull elk 25 3107 Nov 8 - Nov 14, 2013 (34) 10 Bull elk 25 3108 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (34) 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands) Bull elk 3 3109 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (16,34) 21 Bull elk 5 3110 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (11,34) 22 South Bull elk 50 3111 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (18) 27 Bull elk 40 3112 Dec 13 - Dec 31, 2013 3B Antlerless elk 200 3113 Nov 15 - Nov 21, 2013 (20) 6A Antlerless elk 75 3114 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2013 (20) 8 Antlerless elk 150 ---Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk -----Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk --total 1098 Limited opportunitY (muzzLeLoAder) eLK 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 3115 Aug 2 - Aug 15, 2013 (14,36) 3B North Antlerless elk 15 3116 Oct 4 - Oct 17, 2013 (14,36) 3B North Any elk 15 total 30 ArCherY-onLY eLK 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 3117 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (42) 1, 2B, and 2C Bull elk 350 3118 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 3A and 3C Bull elk 150 3119 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 3B Bull elk 75 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 23 Elk Hunts elk: Commission Order 4 (continued) GenerAL eLK eLK ArCherY-onLY 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 3120 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (42) 4A Bull elk 292 3121 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (42) 4B Bull elk 175 3122 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (3,20) 5A Bull elk 179 3123 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (3,5,20) 5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Bull elk 241 3124 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (7,20) 5B South Bull elk 175 3125 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (20,42) 6A Bull elk 775 3126 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (15,20,41) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bull elk 155 3127 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (8,20) 7 East Bull elk 125 3128 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (9,20) 7 West Bull elk 130 3129 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (20) 8 Bull elk 200 3130 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (20) 9 Bull elk 100 3131 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 10 Bull elk 200 3132 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (20,35) 11M Bull elk 80 3133 Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2013 (20,35) 11M Bull elk 80 3134 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands) Bull elk 4 3135 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 19A Bull elk 15 3136 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 21 Bull elk 15 3137 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 22 Bull elk 25 3138 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (12,42) 23 North Bull elk 15 3139 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (13,42) 23 South Bull elk 15 3140 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (42) 27 Bull elk 225 ---Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (27,42) Hopi Hunt in Unit 4A Bull elk -----Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (3,20,27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5A Bull elk -----Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (3,5,20,27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Bull elk --3141 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 1, 2B, and 2C Bull elk 25 3142 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 3A and 3C Bull elk 25 3143 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 3B Bull elk 50 3144 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 4A Bull elk 24 3145 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 4B Bull elk 25 3146 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (3,20) 5A Bull elk 24 3147 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (3,5,20) 5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Bull elk 24 3148 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (7,20) 5B South Bull elk 25 3149 Nov 22 - Nov 28, 2013 (20) 6A Bull elk 25 3150 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (15,20,41) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bull elk 25 3151 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (8,20) 7 East Bull elk 25 3152 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (9,20) 7 West Bull elk 25 3153 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (20) 8 Bull elk 25 3154 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (20) 9 Bull elk 25 3155 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 10 Bull elk 30 3156 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (10) 22 North Bull elk 375 3157 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (11) 22 South Bull elk 60 3158 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 23 Bull elk 275 3159 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 27 Bull elk 25 ---Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 4A Bull elk -----Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (3,20,27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5A Bull elk -----Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 (3,5,20,27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Bull elk --3160 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (42) 1, 2B, and 2C Antlerless elk 75 3161 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 3A and 3C Antlerless elk 50 3162 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 3B Antlerless elk 25 3163 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (42) 4A Antlerless elk 78 3164 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (42) 4B Antlerless elk 50 3165 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (3,20) 5A Antlerless elk 39 3166 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (3,5,20) 5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Antlerless elk 24 3167 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (7,20) 5B South Antlerless elk 50 3168 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (20,42) 6A Antlerless elk 25 3169 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (15,20,41) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Antlerless elk 75 3170 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (8,20) 7 East Antlerless elk 55 3171 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (9,20) 7 West Antlerless elk 50 3172 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (20) 8 Antlerless elk 50 3173 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 10 Antlerless elk 25 3174 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (20,35) 11M Antlerless elk 80 3175 Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2013 (20,35) 11M Antlerless elk 80 3176 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 22 Antlerless elk 70 24 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Elk Hunts elk: Commission Order 4 (continued) ArCherY-onLY GenerAL eLK eLK 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 3177 Nov 15 - Nov 28, 2013 23 Antlerless elk 25 3178 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (42) 27 Antlerless elk 100 ---Sep 13 - Sep 19, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk -----Sep 20 - Sep 29, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk -----Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Antlerless elk -----Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (27,42) Hopi Hunt in Unit 4A Antlerless elk -----Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (3,20,27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5A Antlerless elk -----Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (3,5,20,27) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5B North (excluding Raymond Wildlife Area) Antlerless elk -----Sep 13 - Sep 19, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk -----Sep 20 - Sep 29, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk -----Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2013 (15) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any elk --total 5959 Limited opportunitY (ArCherY-onLY) eLK 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 3179 Sep 13 - Oct 3, 2013 (14) 15A, 15B, and 18A Bull elk 25 3180 Sep 13 - Oct 3, 2013 (14) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Bull elk 35 3181 Sep 13 - Sep 22, 2013 (14,30) Antelope Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3182 Aug 2 - Aug 25, 2013 (14,31,32) Coon Canyon and Flat Top Hunt Areas in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3183 Sep 6 - Sep 29, 2013 (14,31,32) Coon Canyon and Flat Top Hunt Areas in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3184 Oct 4 - Oct 27, 2013 (14,31,32) Coon Canyon and Flat Top Hunt Areas in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3185 Nov 1 - Nov 24, 2013 (14,31,32) Coon Canyon and Flat Top Hunt Areas in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3186 Dec 6 - Dec 29, 2013 (14,31,32) Coon Canyon and Flat Top Hunt Areas in Unit 1 Antlerless elk 10 3187 Sep 13 - Oct 3, 2013 (14) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Antlerless elk 35 3188 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (14,33) 28, 31, and 32 Any elk 5 total 160 GenerAL nonpermit tAG required eLK 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 Winslow-Holbrook Hunt Area, Verde Valley Hunt Area, Alamo Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2013 (21,22,23,24) Any elk Lake Hunt Area and Units 12A and 12B Apr 1 - Jul 31, 2013 (21,22,24) Winslow-Holbrook Hunt Area and Verde Valley Hunt Area Bull elk Aug 1 - Sep 12, 2013 (21,24) Verde Valley Hunt Area Any elk Aug 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (21,22) Winslow-Holbrook Hunt Area and Units 12A and 12B Any elk Sep 20 - Oct 24, 2013 (21,23) Alamo Lake Hunt Area Any elk Nov 22 - Dec 31, 2013 (21,26,33) 28 (excluding the Gila River corridor - see note), 31, and 32 Any elk Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (21,23,24) Verde Valley Hunt Area and Alamo Lake Hunt Area Any elk ArCherY-onLY nonpermit tAG required eLK 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 - Mar 31, 2013 (21,25) Rincon Basin Hunt Area Any elk Apr 1 - Jul 31, 2013 (21,25) Rincon Basin Hunt Area Bull elk Aug 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (21,25) Rincon Basin Hunt Area Any elk 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 25 Elk Hunts Elk Notes: 1. Escudilla Hunt Area in Unit 1 - That portion of Unit 1 east and north of U.S. Hwy 180. 2. 3A and 4B Dry Lake Hunt Unit - All of Unit 3A and that portion of Unit 4B beginning at AZ Hwy 377 and the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest boundary (mile post 6.3); west and north along the forest boundary to Chevelon Canyon; north along Chevelon Canyon to the confluence with the Little Colorado River; west and north along the Little Colorado River to the Navajo Indian Reservation Boundary; east along the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary to AZ Hwy 77; south along AZ Hwy 77 to exit 292 on I-40; west along the west-bound lane of 1-40 to exit 286 off I-40; southwesterly on AZ Hwy 77 to AZ Hwy 377; Southwesterly on AZ Hwy 377 to the Apache-Sitgreaves Nation Forest boundary (milepost 6.3). 3. In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only by contacting the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program via e-mail at hopihunts@hopi.nsn.us or by calling (928) 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605 from MondayFriday 8am-5pm. Please contact in advance to gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit 5B North access is permitted on the Hopi’s Hart/Drye Ranch and in Unit 4A on the Hopi’s Aja Ranch by signing in at designated sign-in boxes located at access points. 4. East Sunset, West Sunset, and Meteor Crater Hunt Area in Units 5A and 5B North - That portion of Unit 5A beginning at the junction of the northern boundary of the Coconino National Forest and AZ Hwy 87 (milepost 316.7 on Hwy 87); west, north and west along the Coconino National Forest boundary to FR 69 (Meteor Crater Road); northerly along the FR 69 approximately 10.8 miles to a dirt road (Wolfolk Well Rd.); westerly on the dirt road to Diablo Canyon; northerly along the bottom of Diablo Canyon to I-40; easterly on I-40 to Hipkoe Dr. in Winslow; south on Hipkoe Dr. to Business I-40 (3rd Street); east on Business I-40 (3rd Street) to AZ Hwy 87; south on AZ Hwy 87 to AZ Hwy 99; south on AZ Hwy 99 to East Clear Creek; southwesterly along the bottom of East Clear Creek to the Coconino National Forest boundary; north and west along the Coconino National Forest boundary to AZ Hwy 87. 5. 5B North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 5B located north of the following roads: Beginning at the junction of FH 3 (Lake Mary/Clints Well Road) and FR 125; east on FR 125 to FR 82; south on FR 82 to FR 69B; east on FR 69B to FR 69. 6. Twin Arrows, Two Guns, and Grapevine Hunt Com- 26 bined Hunt Areas in Unit 5B North - That portion of 5B beginning at the junction of FR 69 and the rim of Anderson Mesa (at Chavez Pass); northwest along the rim of Anderson Mesa to FR 125; north along FR 125 to FR 126; northwest on FR 126 (Twin Arrows road) to I-40; east along I-40 to Diablo Canyon; south along the bottom of Diablo Canyon approximately 16 miles to the extended Wolfolk Well dirt road; east on the Wolfolk Well dirt road to the Meteor Crater road (approx. 11.5 miles south of I-40); south on the Meteor Crater road approximately 13 miles to the junction of FR 69 and the rim of Anderson Mesa (at Chavez Pass). 7. 5B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 5B located south of the following roads: Beginning at the junction of FH 3 (Lake Mary/Clints Well Road) and FR 125; east on FR 125 to FR 82; south on FR 82 to FR 69B; east on FR 69B to FR 69. 8. 7 East Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 7 located east of AZ Hwy 180. 9. 7 West Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 7 located west of AZ Hwy 180. 10. 22 North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 located north of the following: Beginning at the confluence of the Verde River and the East Verde River; easterly along the East Verde River to FR 406; easterly on FR 406 to AZ Hwy 260 in Payson; easterly on AZ Hwy 260 to Tonto Creek (the Unit Boundary). 11. 22 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 located south of the following: Beginning at the confluence of the Verde River and the East Verde River; easterly along the east Verde River to FR 406; easterly on FR 406 to AZ Hwy 260 in Payson; easterly on AZ Hwy 260 to Tonto Creek (the Unit Boundary). 12. 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. 13. 23 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 located south of the following: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to 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 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Apache Indian Reservation Boundary. 14. Elk occur in low numbers in these non-traditional areas. Hunt success may be very low to no success. 15. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to elk hunting only to properly licensed hunters who meet the qualifications as “Authorized Participants” according to the installation hunting policies outlined on the Camp Navajo website. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Hunters must agree to the Camp Navajo hunting policies during the required registration at http://www.campnavajo.com/index.php?which_ page=recreation. After registering, hunters will gain access to the hunt numbers required when submitting the application. All hunters are required to show proof of attendance to a hunter safety education course during paperwork submission for the Camp Navajo permit. Increases in Force Protection Conditions, training missions and industrial operations may result in partial or complete hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled, hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 16. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 17. Eligible disabled veterans must be rated at 50% or greater as determined by the Veterans Administration. Written proof is required prior to being allowed to hunt on Camp Navajo. 18. Portions of Units 1 and 27 are closed to elk hunting during firearms seasons. Hunting is not permitted in the Alpine Valley in the following areas of Units 1 and 27: all lands in Section 12, Township 5 North, Range 30 East; all lands, other than USFS lands, in Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 13, and 14, Township 5 North, Range 30 East; and all lands, other than USFS lands, in Sections 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, Township 5 North, Range 31 East. 19. 27 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 27 located beginning at the San Carlos Indian Reservation Boundary; easterly on Forest Trail 309 to FR 54; easterly on FR 54 to U.S. Hwy 191; southeasterly on U.S. Hwy 191 to Forest Trail 35; southeasterly on Forest Trail 35 to Blue River; northerly on Blue River to Bear Canyon; northeasterly on Bear Canyon to Forest Trail 54; easterly on Forest Trail 54 to Forest Trail 43; easterly on Forest Trail 43 to the Arizona-New Mexico state line; southerly along the state line to the San Francisco River; westerly along the San Francisco River Elk Hunts Elk Notes continued: to U.S. Hwy 191; northerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to San Carlos-Morenci-Clifton Road; west on San Carlos-Morenci-Clifton Road to Eagle Creek; north along Eagle Creek to the San Carlos Indian Reservation Boundary; north along the San Carlos Indian Reservation Boundary to Forest Trail 309. 20. 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. 21. Over-the counter nonpermit-tags for elk are available in some hunt areas. Elk numbers in these hunt areas are very low; therefore, hunt success is expected to be very low. Make sure you obtain permission to hunt on private lands. These hunts will not affect your Bonus Points but do count towards your one-elk-per-calendar-year bag limit. More information on these hunts can be found on the Department’s Web site at www.azgfd.gov/ otc. 22. Winslow-Holbrook Hunt Area in portions of Units 2A, 3A, 4A, and 4B - Beginning at the northwest corner of Unit 4A and the southwest corner of the Navajo Indian Reservation; south to I-40 at milepost 221.4; east on I-40 to Hipkoe Drive to Business I-40 (3rd Street); east on Business I-40 to AZ Hwy 99; southeast on AZ Hwy 99 to Territorial Road; east on Territorial Road to intersection of Territorial Road and Obed Road (at this intersection Territorial Road becomes McLaws Road); east on McLaws Road to AZ Hwy 77; south on AZ Hwy 77 to the intersection with the Woodruff Road (mile post 381); east on Woodruff Road to the intersection with Old Woodruff Road; north on Old Woodruff Road to AZ Hwy 180; southeast on AZ Hwy 180 to the southwest boundary with the Petrified Forest National Park (milepost 324.5); north along the PFNP boundary to I-40; west along I-40 to AZ Hwy 77 (exit 292); north on AZ Hwy 77 to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; west along the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary to the southwest corner of the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary. 23. Alamo Lake Hunt Area in Units 16A and 44A - That portion of Unit 16A south and east of the following: beginning at Bill Williams River and Planet Ranch Road, north on Planet Ranch Road to YuccaAlamo Road, southeast on Yucca-Alamo Road to Chicken Springs Ranch Road, northeast on Chicken Springs Ranch Road to US Hwy 93; and that portion of Unit 44A north of Alamo-Highway 93 Road and west of AZ Hwy 93. 24. Verde Valley Hunt Area in Units 6A, 19A, and 21 Beginning in that portion of Unit 6A at the junction of I-17 and FR 618 (Beaver Creek Road); southeasterly along FR 618 to AZ Hwy 260 (General Crook Trail); east along AZ Hwy 260 to FR 708 (Fossil Creek Road); east along FR 708 to FR 500; south along FR 500 to the Verde River to Chasm Creek; west along the bottom of Chasm Creek to FR 574 (Salt Mine Road) in the Prescott National Forest; northwesterly along FR 574 to Oasis Road; westerly along Oasis Road to AZ Hwy 260; west along AZ Hwy 260 to US Hwy 89A; north along US Hwy 89A to FR 119 (Cornville Road); east along FR119 to FR 120 (Bearverhead Flat Road); north along FR 120 to AZ Hwy 179; easterly along AZ Hwy 179 to I-17. 25. Rincon Basin Hunt Area in Units 4A and 4B - Those portions of Units 4A and 4B beginning at the junction of I-40 and North Park Drive (exit 253); north along North Park Drive to McHood Road; east along McHood Road to the Little Colorado River; south along the Little Colorado River channel to I-40; west along I-40 to North Park Drive (exit 253). 26. Gila River Corridor in Unit 28 - That portion of Unit 28 within the following boundaries is closed to elk hunting: beginning at the San Carlos Reservation boundary and U.S. Hwy 70 east of Bylas; east along U.S. Hwy 70 to East Sanchez Road (in Solomon); north along East Sanchez Road to North Airport Road; west along North Airport Road to the Safford-Bryce-Eden Road; west along the Safford-Bryce-Eden Road through to the North River Road and on to the San Carlos Reservation boundary; and south along the San Carlos Reservation boundary to U.S. Hwy 70. 27. Hopi Trust Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B are open to both state and Hopi hunters under an agreement with the Hopi Tribe. A percentage of tags are set aside for Hopi Tribal member hunters. Hopi hunt numbers for these hunts must be obtained from the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program by calling (928) 734-3606 or (928) 734-3605. Non-Hopi Tribal members cannot apply for these hunts. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department on the standard form by the published deadline. The Hopi Wildlife and Ecosystems Management program has requested that all Hopi Tribal elk hunters for these hunts provide a sample for Chronic Wasting Disease testing. Please call (928) 734-3606/3605 if you have any questions. If all permits for these hunts are not issued through the draw, the leftover permits will be available to all hunters (tribal and non-tribal) through the first-come, first-serve process. Hunt numbers for leftover permits will be available on the AGFD website. 28. Peaks Hunt Area in Unit 7 East - That portion of Unit 7 East beginning at the intersection of FR 552 and FR 420 (Schultz Pass Rd); southwesterly along FR 420 to the Transwestern Gas Pipeline; westerly along the Transwestern Gas Pipeline to U.S. Hwy 180; northerly along U.S. Hwy 180 to the northern intersection of the FR 151 loop (mile post 235.1); easterly along FR 151 to FR 418; Easterly along FR 418 to the intersection of FR 418 and FR 552; southeasterly along FR 552 to the intersection of FR 420. This hunt may have restricted vehicle access, be physically challenging, and have low hunt success. 29. Maverick Butte Hunt Area in Unit 7 East - That portion of Unit 7 East beginning at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 89 and FR 545; east on FR 545 to the Sunset Crater National Monument; easterly along the southern boundary of the Sunset Crater National Monument to FR 545; east on FR 545 to the 345 KV transmission lines 1 and 2; south-easterly along the power lines to to I-40 (milepost 212 on I-40); east on I-40 to milepost 221.4; north to the southwest corner of the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; northerly and westerly along the reservation boundary to the Four Corners Gas Line; southwesterly along the Four Corners Gas Line to U.S. Hwy 180; southwesterly along U.S. Hwy 180 to FR 151; easterly along FR 151 to FR 418; easterly along FR 418 to FR 420; easterly along FR 420 to U.S. Hwy 89. 30. Antelope Mountain Hunt Area in Unit 1 - That portion of Unit 1 beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 260 and FR 118; north on FR 118 to FR 8911; north on FR 8911 to State Trust Land; continuing north on dirt road through State Trust Land to U.S. Hwy 60 between mile post 374 and 375; east on AZ Hwy 60 to Main Street in Eagar; south on Main Street to U.S. Hwy 260; west on AZ Hwy 260 to FR 118. A map of the area will be mailed to successful draw applicants. 31. Coon Canyon Hunt Area in Unit 1 - That portion of Unit 1 beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 260 and AZ Hwy 373; south on AZ Hwy 373 to Hall 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 27 Elk Hunts Elk Notes continued: of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. Creek; east on Hall Creek to the Lower Colorado River; east along the Lower Colorado River to Hobson Canyon; southeast along Hobson Canyon to FR 8070A (70A); east on FR 8070A (70A) to AZ Hwy 261; south on AZ Hwy 261 to FR 8070C (70C); east on FR 8070C (70C) to FR 285 (Water Canyon Road); north of FR 285 (Water Canyon Road) to School Bus Road in Eagar; east on School Bus Road to Main Street in Eagar; north on Main Street to AZ Hwy 260; west AZ Hwy 260 AZ Hwy 373. A map of the area will be mailed to successful draw applicants. 34. Areas of private property within municipal boundaries in this hunt area are closed to elk hunting during this hunt. 32. Flat Top Hunt Area in Unit 1 - That portion of Unit 1 beginning at the junction of Main Street in Springerville and U.S. Hwy 60; south on Main Street to School Bus Road in Eagar; west on School Bus Road to FR 285 (Water Canyon Road) in Eagar; south on FR 285 (Water Canyon Road) to FR 74/76; east on FR 74/76 to Forest Trail 607 (Saffel Canyon Trail); east on Forest Trail 607 to U.S. Hwy 191; southeast on U.S. Hwy 191 to Nutrioso Creek; north along Nutrioso Creek to U.S. Hwy 60; west on U.S. Hwy 60 to Main Street in Springerville. A map of the area will be mailed to successful draw applicants. 37. Coal Creek Hunt Area in Units 27 and 28 - That portion of Units 27 and 28 beginning at the junction of the Arizona-New Mexico state line and the San Francisco River; southwest along the San Francisco River to U.S. Hwy 191; south on U.S. Hwy 191 to the three-way junction with AZ Hwy 75 and AZ Hwy 78; south on AZ Hwy 75 to Bitter Creek Road; east on Bitter Creek Road to the Arizona-New Mexico state line; north along the Arizona-New Mexico state line to the San Francisco River. 33. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile 35. The elk hunting season in Unit 11M is closed within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or buildig within the Flagstaff corporate limits. 36. 3B North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 3B located north of U.S. Hwy 60. 38. 6A North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6A east of I-17 and north of FR 213 (Stoneman Lake Road). 39. 6A South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6A east of I-17 and south of FR 213 (Stoneman Lake Road). 40. 6A West Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6A west of I-17. Be aware, this area has limited access. 41. Rogers Lake Coconino County Natural Area in Unit 6B is open to elk hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within ¼ mile of any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead. 42. Individuals with permits for these hunts are eligible to purchase restricted nonpermit-tags for the corresponding archery turkey population management seasons listed in Commission Order 26. Return Your Hunter Questionnaire — Your Tag Depends on It! Submit your response online or by mail. www.azgfd.gov/ huntersurvey hunters can help monitor Arizona elk health – submit elk heads for Cwd testing Bring the head of your recently harvested elk to any Game and Fish Department office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (office addresses are listed on page 2). Department personnel will collect a tissue sample for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing. Hunters that are successful in Units 1, 2, 3, 27, and 28 are especially encouraged to submit heads because these units are close to New Mexico, a state with infected deer and elk. It is best if the head has been kept cool and is submitted within a day of harvest. The head may be placed in a garbage bag for delivery. You will be asked to provide information on approximately where the animal was harvested (within your unit) and where you can be reached (phone number) in case the test is positive. No CWD has been detected in Arizona’s deer or elk to date. Cwd results can be found here: http://azgfdeservices.com/cwdlogin.aspx Keep Cwd out of Arizona To protect Arizona’s deer and elk herds from Chronic Wasting Disease, hunters are encouraged to take these voluntary precautions 28 when hunting deer or elk out-of-state, including: • Do not bring the brain, intact skull, or spinal column into Arizona. The following elk or deer parts harvested out-of-state are OK to bring back into Arizona: • Boneless portions of meat, or meat that has been cut and packaged without any portion of the spinal column; • Clean hides and capes with no skull or soft tissue attached; • Antlers, clean skull plates or skulls with antlers attached with no meat or soft tissue remaining; • Finished taxidermy mounts or products; and, • Upper canine teeth (buglers, whistlers, ivories) with no meat or tissue attached. CWD is present in the neighboring states of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico, as well as many other popular hunting destinations for deer and elk. Some states have strict regulations governing carcass movement, so we encourage you to contact the wildlife agency where you travel for any applicable regulations. Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Hunt Success for 2012 seasons was not available at the time of printing. Hunt Success data will be included in the Hunt Arizona book, which is available for free online each May. Draw Odds = your chance of getting your first choice. 2012 Drawing Odds & Success Rate Unit Hunt Type Date Permits Authorized ELK General 1 (ES) 1 (CHAMP) 1 (FT) 1 (FT) 1 (FT) 1 (FT) 1 (FT) 1 (FT) 1 (FT) 1 (FT) 1 (AM) 1 (AM) 1 (AM) 1 (AM) 1 (AM) 1 (AM) 1/2B/2C 1/2B/2C 1/2C (Jr.) 2A/2B 2A/2B 2A/2B 2A/2B 2A/2B 2A/2B 3A/3C 3A/3C 3A/3C 3A/3C (Jr.) 3A/4B North (DL) 4A 4A (Hopi) 4A 4A (Jr.) 4A (Jr.) (Hopi) 4B 4B 4B 5A 5A (Hopi) 5A 5A (Hopi) Antlerless 10/12-10/18 Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless 09/28-10/04 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 11/30-12/06 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 10/19-10/25 5A/5B North Antlerless 10/19-10/25 37 5A/5B North(Hopi) 5A/5B North 5A/5B North(Hopi) 5B 5B (Hopi) 5B North 5B North (Hopi) 5B South 6A 6A 6A 1 and 2 Choice st nd Draw Odds 2011 Hunt Success Antlerless Any elk Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Bull Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Any elk Any elk Any elk Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless 12/07-12/13 10/19-10/25 08/03-08/12 08/17-08/26 08/31-09/09 09/28-10/07 10/12-10/21 10/26-11/04 12/07-12/16 12/21-12/31 08/03-08/12 08/17-08/26 08/31-09/09 09/28-10/07 10/12-10/21 10/26-11/04 11/30-12/06 12/07-12/13 10/12-10/18 09/14-09/23 09/28-10/07 10/12-10/21 09/14-09/23 09/28-10/07 10/12-10/21 09/28-10/04 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 10/12-10/18 75 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 365 315 150 40 40 30 20 20 15 40 325 350 200 191 152 5 2 1 2 3 4 6 6 28 9 12 10 8 18 5132 2185 1202 21 21 8 204 234 70 4771 2243 2356 1491 49 8 100 100 *** 100 *** 100 100 100 44 100 100 71 100 100 8 19 17 100 100 100 14 9 31 1 17 20 25 18 70 *** *** 60 25 80 0 *** *** 20 50 70 100 80 70 64 68 77 35 53 8 75 60 27 95 31 41 52 Antlerless 08/10-08/19 15 23 60 26 Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless 11/30-12/06 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 10/12-10/18 414 11 122 97 1879 12 1100 834 29 100 19 27 21 0 57 74 6 6 100 83 50 300 50 291 9 121 4 2222 1326 417 1732 11 1099 11 3 31 26 25 100 17 80 60 21 38 20 45 58 84 94 45 34 41 Antlerless 10/19-10/25 38 33 Any elk 10/19-10/25 25 272 12 38 Any elk 10/19-10/25 25 66 43 84 Bull Bull Antlerless 11/30-12/06 11/30-12/06 10/12-10/18 757 18 285 6342 31 1856 19 75 26 37 69 47 Antlerless 10/12-10/18 10 21 100 100 Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless 10/12-10/18 10/26-10/29 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 450 125 900 500 4436 5078 8405 5656 18 3 14 15 44 48 35 41 6A (CHAMP) Any elk 11/23-11/29 25 136 20 29 6A (Jr.) 6B 6B Antlerless Bull Antlerless 10/12-10/18 11/30-12/06 12/07-12/13 500 190 200 2532 1096 613 25 24 39 43 37 32 2012 Drawing Odds & Success Rate Unit ELK General 7 East 7 East (Peaks) 7 East (Peaks) 7 East (Peaks) 7 East 7 East 7 East 7 East 7 East 7 East (Peaks) 7 East (Peaks) 7 East (Peaks) 7 East (Peaks) 7 West 7 West 7 West 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 15A/15B/18A 15A/15B/18A 15A/15B/18A 17/18B/ 19B/20AC 17/18B/ 19B/20AC 17/18B/ 19B/20AC 17/18B/ 19B/20AC 19A 19A 19A 21 21 22 (Jr.) 22 North 22 North 22 North 22 North 22 South 22 South 23 23 23 (Jr.) 23 North 23 North 23 South 24A 27 27 Hunt Type Date Permits Authorized 1st and 2nd Choice Draw Odds 2011 Hunt Success Bull 11/30-12/06 325 1190 34 26 Bull 09/28-10/04 30 471 8 *** Bull 10/05-10/11 30 297 15 *** Bull 10/12-10/18 30 96 34 *** Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless 12/07-12/13 09/28-10/04 10/05-10/11 10/12-10/18 10/19-10/28 125 10 10 10 10 402 109 69 32 49 42 15 25 0 29 52 23 *** 56 *** Antlerless 09/28-10/04 75 151 53 49 Antlerless 10/05-10/11 75 102 72 *** Antlerless 10/12-10/18 75 32 100 47 Antlerless 10/19-10/28 75 24 100 *** Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Antlerless Any elk 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 12/07-12/13 11/30-12/06 12/07-12/13 09/28-10/04 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 12/07-12/13 09/28-10/04 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 12/07-12/13 10/05-10/18 11/09-12/13 11/09-12/13 275 550 100 500 475 25 275 250 250 75 575 825 800 25 200 150 2096 2452 550 3236 1498 5096 1527 1253 609 6862 2991 1945 1292 304 90 324 19 31 35 23 41 1 21 29 55 1 24 54 82 11 100 45 34 47 55 35 34 *** 33 51 48 82 41 22 44 80 19 35 Bull 10/05-10/18 35 300 14 58 Antlerless 10/05-10/18 150 66 100 12 Antlerless 11/09-12/13 250 98 100 26 Any elk 11/09-12/13 150 386 47 41 Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Antlerless Antlerless Any elk Bull Bull 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 12/07-12/13 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 11/09-11/15 09/28-10/04 11/30-12/06 12/07-12/13 10/19-10/25 11/30-12/06 10/19-10/25 11/30-12/06 12/07-12/13 11/09-11/15 09/28-10/04 10/19-10/25 10/19-10/25 09/21-09/27 09/28-10/04 11/30-12/06 30 30 20 20 25 50 30 450 100 275 30 25 200 200 30 20 25 25 5 25 400 123 67 32 158 34 366 1686 1976 606 1037 292 151 1754 613 240 2132 269 86 48 3079 2499 36 40 100 18 100 29 2 29 28 34 12 27 14 37 29 1 13 32 12 1 19 32 18 0 33 *** 83 87 33 39 51 73 76 51 40 90 100 78 48 0 *** 40 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 29 2012 drawing odds & success rate Unit Hunt Type eLK General 27 27 27 South 28/31/32 muzzleloader 1/2B/2C 3B 3B 3B 6A 6A 6A 8 16A 21 22 South Archery 1 (AM) 1 (CC) 1 (CC) 1 (CC) 1 (CC) 1 (CC) 1 (CC) 1 (CC) 1 (FT) 1 (FT) 1/2B/2C 1/2B/2C 1/2B/2C 3A/3C 3A/3C 3A/3C 3B 3B 3B 4A 4A (Hopi) 4A 4A (Hopi) 4A 4A (Hopi) 4B 4B 4B 5A 5A (Hopi) 5A 5A (Hopi) 5A 5A (Hopi) 5B North 30 Date Permits Authorized 1st and 2nd Choice Draw Odds 2011 Hunt Success Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Any elk 10/19-10/25 08/10-09/23 08/10-09/23 10/05-11/01 305 25 50 10 1233 6 11 43 28 100 100 33 31 0 18 30 Bull Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Bull Bull 09/28-10/04 09/28-10/04 11/30-12/06 12/14-12/31 09/28-10/04 11/16-11/22 11/16-11/22 09/28-10/04 09/28-10/04 09/28-10/04 09/28-10/04 45 25 200 250 50 300 75 120 3 5 40 2607 716 616 408 2209 1587 336 610 39 134 408 2 4 37 69 3 23 29 20 20 2 11 *** 58 30 35 *** 36 32 61 67 60 64 Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull 09/14-09/23 08/03-08/12 09/07-09/30 09/28-10/07 10/05-10/28 11/02-11/11 11/16-11/25 11/30-12/23 09/14-09/23 11/09-11/18 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 10 30 30 30 15 15 15 15 5 5 245 25 100 125 25 50 75 25 25 243 7 24 1 78 2 150 25 50 179 6 24 1 39 1 241 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3505 105 272 1880 64 168 744 76 100 2048 11 28 0 332 0 1020 39 107 1596 10 53 0 229 1 2040 100 *** *** *** *** *** 100 *** *** *** 8 23 32 8 73 30 13 40 32 15 78 100 *** 23 *** 18 55 89 14 100 30 *** 15 100 16 0 0 0 20 0 0 38 0 0 *** 36 16 12 29 20 12 20 42 0 20 0 0 *** 9 0 19 0 4 24 17 0 *** 23 *** 9 2012 drawing odds & success rate Unit eLK Archery General 5B North (Hopi) 5B North 5B North (Hopi) 5B North 5B North (Hopi) 5B South 5B South 5B South 6A 6A 6A 6B 6B 6B 7 East 7 East 7 East 7 West 7 West 7 West 8 8 9 9 10 10 11M 11M 11M 11M 15A/15B/18A 16A 17/18B/ 19B/20AC 17/18B/ 19B/20AC 19A 21 22 22 North 22 South 23 23 23 North 23 South 27 27 27 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Hunt Type Date Permits Authorized 1st and 2nd Choice Draw Odds 2011 Hunt Success Bull 09/14-09/27 9 15 88 56 Bull 11/16-11/29 24 83 28 12 *** Bull 11/16-11/29 1 2 *** Antlerless 09/14-09/27 72 143 43 3 Antlerless 09/14-09/27 1 2 *** *** Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Antlerless Antlerless Bull Bull 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/28-10/11 09/14-09/27 09/28-10/11 09/14-10/04 09/14-09/27 175 25 75 650 25 125 125 25 50 110 25 50 100 25 50 150 25 100 25 200 25 80 80 80 80 25 4 2415 80 309 4659 119 531 732 35 145 678 32 106 1511 70 164 1515 104 3331 162 3320 100 575 463 206 200 164 17 11 47 19 18 22 29 21 75 64 20 100 55 9 44 50 14 34 4 18 6 36 21 22 41 46 18 9 23 0 12 15 12 8 17 8 0 17 8 16 21 14 4 15 0 50 8 26 8 22 25 17 13 16 100 Bull 09/14-10/04 35 196 16 27 Antlerless 09/14-10/04 35 4 100 3 Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull Antlerless Bull Bull Bull Bull Antlerless 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 11/16-11/29 11/16-11/29 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 09/14-09/27 11/16-11/29 09/14-09/27 15 10 25 275 30 200 50 15 15 150 25 50 68 110 412 349 51 245 55 563 344 1736 69 124 36 12 7 90 50 91 77 4 6 10 39 35 17 *** 36 15 33 9 33 27 47 27 0 10 Lead and Wildlife Know the facts and make your own choice • Lead is a naturally occurring element in the environment and has many beneficial uses. However, it is a known toxin and has been removed from many consumer products like pipes, paint and gasoline. America since the early 1900s. Collaboration with industry, conservation organizations and shooting-sports interests is also essential to ensuring continued protection of our wildlife resources and conservation heritage. • Lead has been used in the manufacture of ammunition and fishing tackle for centuries because of its unique properties, availability, performance, and ease and low cost to manufacture. • Non-lead ammunition and fishing tackle alternatives are becoming more widely available and reasonably priced. Using nonlead alternatives can prevent lead poisoning of individual wildlife and may offer better performance. • Spent ammunition, lost fishing tackle and lead fragments in carcasses and gut piles can be ingested by wildlife. In some cases, these lead sources can cause illness or death in individual animals. • Birds are the most susceptible to lead toxicity, and population-level effects have been documented in waterfowl and California condors. • State fish and wildlife agencies have primary responsibility for managing fish and wildlife resources and use the best science to implement focused management solutions when population effects are documented. Educating the public about wildlife issues is part of their mission. • Hunters and anglers have been the primary supporters of wildlife conservation in North Lead fragments • Hunters who choose to use lead ammunition can still help to reduce lead poisoning in scavenging animals by removing the entire game carcass from the field. Availability Non-lead ammo alternatives are available for big game, varmint and small game hunting. Non-fragmenting solid copper or copper alloy bullets are now loaded in most hunting calibers. Highly frangible non-lead varmint bullets (compressed copper or tin powder) are available in both centerfire and rimfire cartridges. Non-lead shot (steel, tungsten, and bismuth) is also available. Lead fragments To learn more about lead and wildlife, visit www.azgfd.gov/lead. What hunting magazines and Arizona hunters say about solid copper bullets: “I was very impressed with the bullet’s performance, the buck literally dropped in its tracks.” — Kaibab deer hunter “Accurate, zero bloodshot, no wasted game meat.” — Kaibab deer hunter “I’ve never seen deadlier performance on game.” — Safari Club International article “While their terminal performance is the stuff of legend, they are also capable of remarkable accuracy.” — American Rifleman article X-ray of prairie dog (top), coyote (center) and a deer (bottom) gut pile. All contain lead bullet fragments that could be ingested by wildlife. Lead shot Lead fragments LeAd Vs. non-LeAd Ammo Costs 2012 priCes From onLine Ammo retAiLers .30-06 165 gr. loaded ammo, Box of 20 (big game hunting) .223 loaded ammo, Box of 20 (35-55 gr.) (varmint hunting) .22 long rifle rimfire, Box of 50 (25-40 gr.) (small game hunting) 12 gauge #6 shotshells, Box of 25 (upland game/dove hunting) Basic lead: $17-$20, Premium lead: $25-$40, Non-lead: $30-$40 Basic lead: $6-$10, Premium lead: $20-$27, Non-lead: $22-$27 Basic lead: $2-$4, Premium lead: $5-$10, Non-lead: $6-$11 Lead: $7-$25, Steel: $7-$32 Eagles and other raptors feed on game remains and ingest lead shot and bullet fragments. Doves and waterfowl are known to pick up lead shot in the field. 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 31 ATTENTION SPORTSMEN: Wolves, Jaguars and Ocelots may be Encountered in Arizona it is your responsibility to identify your target are larger than the hind feet (both pads and toes). Typically, jaguar tracks have rounder toes and shorter pad height than mountain lions. Overall, jaguar tracks tend to be wider than those of mountain lions (measuring up to six inches). There is overlap in size between the two species however and their tracks are often difficult to distinguish. Scats are also similar. Sportsmen may encounter wolves, jaguars or ocelots while engaged in outdoor activities. All three species are listed as endangered in the United States under the Endangered Species Act (Act), and Take, which under federal law means “to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct” is generally unlawful and may subject you to federal and state prosecution. Criminal penalties may include imprisonment of not more than one year and a fine of up to $50,000 and/or a civil penalty of up to $25,000. You are responsible for identifying your target before shooting. The Department asks sportsmen to contact its 24-hour dispatch at (623) 236-7573 immediately if a jaguar or ocelot encounter is believed to represent a threat to either the animal or public safety. All other sightings should be reported at the same number as soon as possible, providing location and a description of any physical evidence that may be available. You also may send sighting information (location, physical description and photographs) to rarewlsightings@azgfd.gov. Once hunters are aware that they or their dogs are in pursuit of a jaguar or ocelot, they should stop the pursuit immediately. Dogs, if present, should be called off immediately. Sportsmen should let the animal leave the area and take all necessary steps to not intentionally harass or pursue the animal. Wolves, jaguars and ocelots that have been trapped and cannot be safely released should be reported to the Arizona Game and Fish Department immediately. OCELOT JAGUAR GEORGE ANDREJKO/AGFD U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TOM SMYLIE/U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Jaguar tracks are similar to mountain lion tracks. The front feet of jaguars GEORGE ANDREJKO/AGFD The Arizona Houndsmen have offered a reward of up to $5,000 to any individual who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who intentionally kills a jaguar. If you believe that you have witnessed a violation, please notify Arizona Game and Fish Department (Operation Game Thief) at 1 (800) 352-0700. BOBCAT MOUNTAIN LION Know the Difference Coyote (Canis latrans) Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) Ears are prominent, pointed, relatively long. Muzzle is slender and pointed. Ears are more rounded, relatively short. Muzzle is large and blocky. 1-2 feet tall; 4 feet long with tail; Front paw, 2.5 inches long x 2 inches wide • Nose is more pointed • Usually displays skittish behavior, tends to flee immediately • Legs and feet are smaller, more delicate • Weighs 20 - 35 pounds • Fur color is very similar to wolves: • Grizzled gray, rust or buff • Rarely white or black 32 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov 2-3 feet tall; 5 feet long with tail; Front paw, 4.5 inches long x 3.5 inches wide • Nose is broad • Sometimes displays curious behavior and may not flee as quickly • Legs are longer, more lanky; feet are larger • Weighs 50 - 80 pounds • Fur color is very similar to coyotes: • Grizzled gray, black, rust or buff • Not all white or all black • Not all wolves have radio collars ATTENTION SPORTSMEN: Wolves, Jaguars and Ocelots may be Encountered in Arizona mexican wolves in Arizona During the past several years, many wolves have been illegally shot in Arizona and New Mexico, causing significant setbacks to the Blue Range reintroduction project. It is possible that some of these shootings were cases of mistaken identity, where the shooter believed the target was a coyote. It can be difficult to distinguish wolves from coyotes, especially when the sighting is brief, the animal is far away, if it’s a juvenile wolf, or a wolf in its summer coat. Coyote hunters should exercise extra caution from July to November because wolf pups are active, and their appearance and behavior make them appear like coyotes. You are responsible for identifying your target before shooting. All wolves in Arizona are protected, and outside of specific exceptions contained in the 10(j) rule pertaining to the non-essential experimental zone, you may only kill a wolf in defense of human life but and you must report it to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within 24 hours. If you are hunting in or near Unit 1 or 27, or near the United States/Mexico border east of Nogales, please be aware that Mexican wolves may be present. Mexican wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act (Act). Take, which means “to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct,” is generally unlawful, and may subject you to federal and state prosecution. Criminal penalties may include imprisonment of not more than one year and a fine of up to $50,000 and/or a civil penalty of up to $25,000. If a wolf should approach you, raise your arms and look as big as possible. Yell or throw rocks to scare it away. Back away slowly — never run. Helping wolves and humans coexist The gray wolf (Canis lupus) is classified as an endangered species in Arizona and New Mexico except between Interstate Highway 10 and Interstate Highway 40. Between these two highways, the wolf is classified as a non-essential, experimental population under section 10(j) of the Act (see map). Ways to avoid wolf conflicts Wolves normally avoid human contact. Like all wildlife, they can be curious and could become habituated to humans. This is especially true if when camping, people feed wolves (or leave dog food out at night). Some other tips • Keep a clean camp. • Prepare and store food and wash dishes away from sleeping areas. • Properly store garbage in camp and dispose of trash in predator-proof receptacle. • Keep pets close to you. Do not leave them unattended or allow to run free. • Never feed wildlife — including wolves. To report wolf sightings, possible livestock depredations, or harassment of wolves call: Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team — (928) 339-4329 Operation Game Thief hotline — (800) 352-0700 White Mountain Apache Tribe — (928) 338-1023 COYOTE BY GEORGE ANDREJKO/AGFD MEXICAN GRAY WOLF BY GEORGE ANDREJKO/AGFD non-essential experimental population Area Mexican Wolf Non-essential Experimental Population Area 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 33 Supplemental (Population Management) Hunts and Hunter Pool Beginning in 2003-2004, the Arizona Game and Fish Department established Population Management Hunts and the Hunter Pool. AGFD Wildlife Managers found that previous hunt strategies designed to manage some wildlife populations were not meeting objectives. When regular hunt seasons don’t meet management objectives, conflicts between wildlife and other uses of the land can occur. Population management hunts are designed to allow the Department to achieve supplemental harvests of wildlife when traditional harvest strategies have not met their objectives. Population management hunts will enhance the Department’s ability to meet population and habitat management objectives. • The hunter pool list will be purged by the Department Dec. 31, 2013. You may apply at any time during the year (note: do not include the hunter pool hunt application form with a hunt permit-tag application—you must apply separately. See application below for instructions). • To complete your application, you must designate the species of animal(s) you desire to hunt and the weapon type(s). You must also submit a $7.50 application fee (note: one $7.50 application fee per application—not per species). Please do not send cash. • The following information is important to know if you are planning on applying for a population management hunt. • Population management hunts may occur as necessary, under the provisions of R12-4-115 (refer to the current Hunting and Trapping Regulations). • The Population Management Seasons Commission Order 26 approved by the Commission designates the range of species, season dates, open areas, legal wildlife, lawful taking methods, and maximum tag numbers for population management hunts to be prescribed by the Director and implemented under R12-4-115. • • When a population management hunt is found to be necessary, as prescribed in R12-4-115, hunters will be selected from the hunter pool made up of hunter pool applicants (see application below). You may designate more than one species and weapon type on the application form. If you choose to designate more than one species and weapon type on your hunter pool application, your name will be included in the hunter pool for each species and weapon type you designate. This means that you may be eligible to participate in a population management hunt for more than one species or method of take each year (note: annual bag limits apply to all population management hunts and may limit your ability to participate in a population management hunt or regular season hunt). If you participate in a population management hunt and fill your annual bag limit for that species, you may not participate in a regular hunting season for that species even if you are drawn through the normal draw process (note: A.R.S. 17-332.(E). prohibits the issuing of a refund for the purchase of a license or a permit). • If your application is selected during a random drawing for a population management hunt, the Department will attempt to contact you three times by telephone within a 24-hour period. If you cannot be contacted within 24 hours, your application will be returned to the hunter pool for inclusion in future population management hunts during that same year. • If you are offered a restricted non-permit tag for a population management hunt, pursuant to R12-4115, you may decline to participate. If you decline to participate, your application will be returned to the hunter pool for inclusion in future population management hunts during that year (note: if you agree to participate in a population management hunt but fail to purchase your tag within the timeframe designated when you are contacted, you will not be eligible for further population management hunts that year). • If you elect to participate in a population management hunt, it is probable that you will be asked to arrive in the field to hunt within a few days of being contacted (note: purchase of restricted nonpermit-tag and applicable hunting license prior to hunting is required). • Restricted non-permit tags issued through the hunter pool may be purchased through the Department’s Phoenix office. See the front of the hunting regulations booklet for the address and phone number. • You will not gain or lose bonus points when you apply for, or participate in, a population management hunt. Form may be photocopied. Do not include this form with a Hunt Permit-tag Application Form (See R12-4-115 in the current hunting and trapping regulation booklet) have you: mail Application and Fee (do not send cash) to: Filled in all the blanks? Enclosed the $7.50 application fee? Signed your application? Indicated your choice of species? Arizona Game and Fish Department Attention: Drawer FAB 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, AZ 85086 HUNTER POOL APPLICATION For Jan. 1, 2013 thru Dec. 31, 2013 Last Name ____________________________________ Please provide your hunting license number. (2 character license prefix required) First Name ___________________________________ MI _____________ Street _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ Day Phone No. ( Choose 1 to 5 Species: State ______________________ ) __________ - __________________ Evening Phone No. ( Elk Choose 1 to 3 Method of Take: Bear Rifle Javelina Buffalo Resident ) __________ - __________________ Deer Ham (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader) Birthdate _________ / __________ / __________ Zip Code _____________________ Archery Non-resident Please provide your Department ID Number. If you do not have a Department ID Number, one will be provided for you. Signature __________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ 34 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov FORM 55 Population Management Hunts LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License required Any valid hunting or combination license exCept a Three-Day Hunting (Class H) or an Apprentice Hunting License (See tables on pages 6–7 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). tag required Refer to page 34. Legal methods of take General hunt: Any firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-304. muzzleloader hunt: Muzzleloader weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, 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. hAm hunt: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, crossbow, or bow and arrow and prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. Bag Limit Refer to individual species annual bag limits. Note: annual bag limits apply to all population management hunts. population management seasons: Commission Order 26 deer deer GenerAL popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 1 Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 2A Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 2B Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 2C Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 12A Designated deer 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 12B Designated deer 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 13A Designated deer 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 13B Designated deer 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 19A, 20A, 20B, and 21 Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 27 Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 28 Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 29 Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 30A Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 30B Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 34A Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,6) 34B Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 35A Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 35B Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 36A Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 36B Designated deer 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 36C Designated deer 75 total 1475 deer ArCherY-onLY popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 43B Designated deer 50 total 50 eLK eLK GenerAL popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 1 and 27 Designated elk 200 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 2A and 2B Designated elk 100 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 3A Designated elk 100 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 3C Designated elk 100 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 4A and 4B Designated elk 100 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,7) 6A, 19A, and 21 Designated elk 30 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 35 Population Management Hunts population management seasons: Commission Order 26 (continued) eLK eLK GenerAL popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 7 Designated elk 150 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 15A, 15B, and 18A Designated elk 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 16A and 44A Designated elk 15 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C Designated elk 115 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 22 Designated elk 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 23 Designated elk 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 24A Designated elk 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3,17) 28, 31, and 32 Designated elk 35 total 1195 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. eLK muzzLeLoAder popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 3B and 3C Designated elk 100 total 100 eLK hAm popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3,17) 28, 31, and 32 Designated elk 25 total 25 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. eLK ArCherY-onLY popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons Open Areas do not include 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 1 and 27 Designated elk 100 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 3B and 3C Designated elk 100 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 4A and 4B Designated elk 75 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,7) 6A, 19A, and 21 Designated elk 30 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 22 Designated elk 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 23 Designated elk 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 24A Designated elk 50 total 455 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. turKeY turKeY ArCherY-onLY popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (1) 1, 2B, and 2C Any turkey 425 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (1) 4A Any turkey 380 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (1) 4B Any turkey 225 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (1) 6A Any turkey 800 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (1,18) 23 North Any turkey 15 Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (1,19) 23 South Any turkey 15 36 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Population Management Hunts population management seasons: Commission Order 26 (continued) turKeY turKeY ArCherY-onLY popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2013 (1) 27 Any turkey 250 total 2110 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. JAVeLinA JAVeLinA GenerAL popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons Open Areas do not include 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 1 and 27 Any javelina 20 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 3B and 3C Any javelina 20 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 22 and 23 Any javelina 10 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 24A and 24B Any javelina 10 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 28 Any javelina 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3) 30A Any javelina 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3) 30B Any javelina 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,17) 31 Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3,17) 32 Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,4) 35A Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,7) 37A Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 39 and 41 Any javelina 50 total 360 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. JAVeLinA hAm popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 28 Any javelina 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3) 30A Any javelina 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3) 30B Any javelina 50 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,17) 31 Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3,17) 32 Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,4) 35A Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,7) 37A Any javelina 25 total 250 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. JAVeLinA ArCherY-onLY popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons Open Areas do not include 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 1 and 27 Any javelina 20 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 3B and 3C Any javelina 20 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 4B Any javelina 20 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 25M, 26M, and 38M Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,4) 35A Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,7) 37A Any javelina 25 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1) 38M Any javelina 25 total 160 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 37 Population Management Hunts population management seasons: Commission Order 26 (continued) BuFFALo BuFFALo GenerAL popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,10) 5A and 5B Designated buffalo 20 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,10,14) 12A, 12B, and 13A Designated buffalo 150 total 170 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Bow and arrow, centerfire handguns, centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles, or all other rifles using black powder as prescribed in R12-4-304. Bow and arrow or centerfire handguns may NOT be used on Raymond Wildlife Area. BeAr BeAr GenerAL popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 1 and 27 Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 3B and 3C Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 4A and 4B Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,7,15) 20B and 21 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 22 and 23 Any bear except sow with cubs 10 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 24A and 24B Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 28 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,3,15) 29 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,3,15) 30A Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15,17) 31 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,3,15,17) 32 Any bear except sow with cubs 3 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,6,15) 34A Any bear except sow with cubs 3 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,4,15) 35A Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 35B Any bear except sow with cubs 5 total 68 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Any firearm or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. BeAr hAm popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 28 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,3,15) 29 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,3,15) 30A Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15,17) 31 Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,3,15,17) 32 Any bear except sow with cubs 3 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,6,15) 34A Any bear except sow with cubs 3 total 26 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. BeAr ArCherY-onLY popuLAtion mAnAGement seAsons Open Areas do not include 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 permits Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 1 and 27 Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 3B and 3C Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 4A and 4B Any bear except sow with cubs 4 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,7,15) 20B and 21 Any bear except sow with cubs 2 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 22 and 23 Any bear except sow with cubs 2 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 24A and 24B Any bear except sow with cubs 2 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,4,15) 35A Any bear except sow with cubs 5 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,15) 35B Any bear except sow with cubs 5 total 28 LeGAL methods oF tAKe: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. 38 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Population Management Hunts Population Management Notes: 1. These seasons shall be held in accordance with R12-4-115 and may include shorter time frames, smaller geographic areas, and specification of legal wildlife within that described in this Commission Order. 2. In accordance with R12-4-318, dogs may not be used to pursue bears between January 1 and July 31. 3. Hunter access in Units 29, 30A, 30B, and 32 is extremely restricted. Applicants should not apply for these units unless they have secured access. 4. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to hunting only to properly licensed military and civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Special regulations must be obtained from Fort Huachuca. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 5. Round Valley Hunt Area in Unit 1 - That portion of Unit 1 beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 260 and AZ Hwy 261; south on AZ Hwy 261 to FR 8070C; east on FR 8070C to FR 285; north on FR 285 to FR 74; east on FR 74 to FR trail 607 (Saffel Canyon Trail); east on FR trail 607 to AZ Hwy 191; southeast on AZ Hwy 191 to Nutrioso Creek; north along Nutrioso Creek to AZ Hwy 60; west on AZ Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 191; south along AZ Hwy 191 to AZ Hwy 260; west on AZ Hwy 260 to AZ Hwy 261. 6. 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. 7. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 8. Restricted nonpermit tags for these population management seasons will be available to permit holders in corresponding big game seasons. 9. Successful buffalo hunters must check out and present their buffalo for inspection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station in accordance with R12-4-308. 10. Individuals that have previously harvested a buffalo in Arizona and have met the one (1) per lifetime bag limit are not eligible to purchase the restricted nonpermit tag for buffalo. 11. 12A East Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A located east of AZ Hwy 67 and south of U.S. Hwy 89A. 12. 12A West Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A located west of AZ Hwy 67 and also that portion of Unit 12A located north of U.S. Hwy 89A. 13. 12B West Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 12B lying west of BLM Rd. 1065 and north of U. S. Hwy 89A from the BLM 1065/ U.S. Hwy 89A junction west to the Kaibab National Forest boundary. 14. All buffalo hunters, including unsuccessful hunters or hunters who did not hunt, with a buffalo restricted nonpermit-tag for the House Rock Wildlife Area herd shall check out in person or by telephone at either the Department’s Flagstaff regional office or the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters within three days following the close of the season. A successful buffalo hunter shall report information about the kill to the Department within five business days after taking the buffalo either in person at the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters or in person or by telephone at the Department’s Flagstaff regional office. If the kill is reported by telephone, the report shall include the name of the hunter, the hunter’s tag number, the sex of the buffalo taken, the number of days hunted, and a telephone number where the hunter can be reached for additional information (R12-4-306). 15. As prescribed in R12-4-308, all hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish Department office in person or by telephone at 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. The report shall include the hunter’s name, hunting license number, tag number, sex of the bear taken, management unit where the bear was taken, and telephone number at which the hunter can be reached to obtain additional information. Within 10 days of taking a bear, the hunter shall present the bear’s skull, hide, and attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection. If a hunter freezes the skull or hide before presenting it for inspection, the hunter shall prop the jaw open to allow access to the teeth and ensure that the attached proof of sex is identifiable and accessible (pursuant to R12-4-308). A premolar tooth will be removed during the inspection. Successful hunters are encouraged to contact the nearest Department office by telephone to coordinate inspections. 16. The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to javelina hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other refuges are closed. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 23 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 located south of the following: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to 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. 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 39 Game Management Unit Map Visit http://www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/rulemaking_process.shtml for legal unit boundary descriptions. 40 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov Layout2013.indd 3 2013 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 41 12/18/2012 11:56:25 AM F r e e a d M i s s i o n a n d pa r k i n g March 23-24, 2013 Ben Avery Shooting Facility • 4044 W. 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