Common Snipe: Commission Order 22 Arizona General Common Snipe Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 17, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009 (1) Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 Common snipe Oct 3, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009 (2) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 12A and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County Common snipe LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and by falconry. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus a valid Arizona Migraory Bird Stamp. Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. SHOOTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: Eight (8) per day. POSSESSION LIMIT: Sixteen (16) common snipe after opening day, no more than eight (8) of which may have been taken in any one day. FALCONRY BAG LIMIT: Three (3) per day. Note: The aggregate falconry bag limit of all migratory game birds is three (3), comprised of any combination of migratory game bird species for which a general season, that includes falconry as a legal method of take, or a flaconry-only season is open. Falconers should consult Commission Orders 19, 20, 21, and 22 for season dates and open areas. The falconry bag limit is not in addition to the firearms bag limit. FALCONRY POSSESSION LIMIT: Six (6) in the aggregate of all migratory game birds in season (Commission Orders 19 through 22) after opening day, of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM (HIP): As required by A.R.S. 17-333.03 and R12-4-203, Snipe hunters age 16 and older shall have in their possession a valid Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp or printed privilege which will validate their license for the federal Harvest Information Program. The Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp may be obtained on or after July 1, from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or wherever hunting licenses are sold. Waterfowl and Snipe Regulations 2008-2009 Snipe Notes: 1. Open areas include the Imperial, Cibola, Buenos Aires and Havasu National Wildlife Refuges EXCEPT for posted portions which shall be closed to all hunting. A fee may be required for hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, see refuge regulations. 2. Ashurst Lake in Unit 5B is closed to common snipe hunting. Arizona Game and Fish Department 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086 (602) 942-3000 www.azgfd.gov Synopsis of federal regulations applicable to migratory bird hunting WEAPON - Migratory game birds may be taken only with a 10 gauge or smaller shotgun capable of holding not more than three shells. Birds may also be taken by falconry or by bow and arrow, or crossbow. MOTOR-VEHICLE RESTRICTION – No person may take migratory game birds from any motor-driven vehicle, including aircraft. Special regulations govern handicapped hunters. WATERCRAFT RESTRICTIONS - Waterfowl may be hunted from a watercraft (except a sinkbox) including those propelled by motor, sail and wind, or both when the motor has been completely shut off and/or the sails furled and its progress therefrom has ceased. The watercraft may be drifting as a result of current or wind action on the hull, beached or moored, resting at anchor, or may be propelled by paddle, oars or pole. A watercraft under power may be used to retrieve dead or crippled waterfowl but no shooting is permitted while the watercraft is underway. It is illegal to drive or rally game birds toward hunters by use of any motor-driven conveyance or sail boat. DECOYS, CALLS AND BAITING - Migratory birds may not be taken with the aid of live decoys, recorded bird calls or electronically amplified bird calls. It is illegal to take birds by the aid of baiting or on or over a baited area where a person knows or reasonably should know that the area is or has been baited. A baited area is considered to be baited for 10 days after complete removal of any bait. Baiting includes placing, exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of salt, grain, or other feed that could serve as a lure or attraction for migratory game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. RETRIEVAL AND TAGGING - All birds downed shall be retrieved if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field. Crippled birds must be killed immediately. Any birds given to or left with another person must be tagged by the hunter with a tag showing the hunter’s name, address, the number and species of birds, and the dates they were killed. Packages in which migratory game birds are shipped must show the names of the sender and receiver, and the number and species of birds contained in the parcel. BAG LIMIT - No person may, during any one day take more than one daily bag limit or possess more than one daily bag limit in the field, or while returning to the car, hunting camp or home. One feathered wing must be left attached to all migratory game birds until they reach their final destination.  IMPORTATION - For information regarding the importation of migratory game birds killed in another country, hunters should consult federal regulations (50CFR 20.61 through 20.66). One fully feathered wing must remain attached to all migratory game birds being transported between the port of entry and the hunter’s home or to a migratory bird preservation facility. No person shall import any migratory game birds from any country except Canada unless such birds are dressed (except as required above), drawn and the head and feet are removed. No person shall import migratory game birds belonging to another person. 2008-2009 Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp Last Name Suffix SEASON AND HOURS - No person may take migratory game birds during closed season. Migratory game birds may be taken only during hours open to hunting. First Name MI Hunt Zones PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. COST FOR THIS STAMP IS $4.50 Date: MO (Circle One) DY Mr. Ms. YR Mrs. Address Address Littlefield City Page 12B 13A 13B State 12A Zip Code NAVAJO 9 15A MOHAVE 15B 15C Williams 18B 16A 16B Lake Havasu 17A 20C Wickenberg 44A 43A 44B 42 39 25M Gila Bend YUMA Desert Zone Indian Reservation Eagar 1 24A 24B 28 32 38M 36B Did Not Hunt None 1-10 11-30 31+ ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 4. Which of the following species did you hunt last season? ( ) Coots ( ) Moorhens ( ) Snipe Safford 31 33 36C 36A Doves Band-tailed pigeon GRAHAM TUCSON YR 3. If you hunted these birds last season, about how many did you bag? GREENLEE Florence 37A Ajo DY 2. Will you hunt band-tailed pigeons this season? ( ) No ( ) Yes 27 Globe PINAL PIMA Mountain Zone 2B 2C Show Low 23 40A 46A St. Johns 37B 40B 46B 2A 3B GILA PHOENIX 26M 41 45B Payson 22 26M 47M 45A 45C 21 APACHE 3A 3C 20B MARICOPA 43B 5A 20A LA PAZ Holbrook 4B 4A 6A Prescott Parker Winslow 5B MO 1. Do you intend to hunt doves, coots, moorhen or snipe this season? ( ) No ( ) Yes 11MFlagstaff 6B 19A 17B YAVAPAI City 8 19B 7 34A 34B Willcox 30A 30B 29 COCHISE SANTA CRUZ 35B 35A Douglas TO ORDER BY MAIL: Mail this form to any Arizona Game and Fish Department office. The headquarters office address is 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. You must include a check or money order in the amount of $4.50. This stamp will be available at all license dealers beginning July 1. ✃ 18A 15D  (Required) COCONINO Kingman Yuma Date of Birth: 10  2008-2009 Arizona Waterfowl Stamp SUNRISE/SUNSET 2008-2009 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. COST FOR THIS STAMP IS $8.75 (Times shown are for central Arizona. Figure up to nine minutes earlier for eastern areas, nine minutes later for western areas.) Date: MO (Circle One) DY Mr. Ms. YR DATE Oct. 1 Oct. 5 Oct. 10 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 Nov. 5 Nov. 10 Nov. 15 Nov. 20 Nov. 25 Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Dec. 5 Dec. 10 Dec. 15 Dec. 20 Dec. 25 Dec. 30 Jan. 1 Jan. 5 Jan. 10 Jan. 15 Jan. 20 Jan. 25 Jan. 30 Feb. 5 Mrs. Last Name Suffix First Name MI Address Address City State Zip Code Date of Birth: (Required) MO DY YR 1. Do you intend to hunt ducks or geese this season? ( ) No ( ) Yes 2. If you hunted these birds last season, about how many did you bag? Ducks Geese Did Not Hunt None 1-10 11-30 31+ ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 3. Which of the following species did you hunt last season? ( ) Coots ( ) Moorhens ( ) Snipe RISE 6:23 6:26 6:30 6:33 6:37 6:42 6:46 6:48 6:51 6:56 7:00 7:05 7:10 7:14 7:15 7:18 7:22 7:25 7:28 7:31 7:32 7:33 7:33 7:33 7:32 7:31 7:29 7:26 7:21 SET 6:12 6:07 6:00 5:54 5:48 5:43 5:38 5:36 5:33 5:29 5:25 5:23 5:21 5:20 5:20 5:20 5:21 5:22 5:24 5:27 5:30 5:32 5:35 5:39 5:44 5:48 5:53 5:58 6:04  ✃ TO ORDER BY MAIL: Mail this form to any Arizona Game and Fish Department office. The headquarters office address is 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. You must include a check or money order in the amount of $8.75. This stamp will be available at all license dealers beginning July 1.  NEW THIS YEAR Due to low survey numbers, CANVASBACK SEASON IS CLOSED THIS YEAR. It is not legal to take canvasback ducks at any time. Also, there is another change, THE SEASON FOR SCAUP HAS BEEN SHORTENED. Scaup are not legal to take until Oct. 18 in the Mountain Zone and Nov. 1 in the Desert Zone. Hunters need to take extra care to identify birds before shooting due to these restrictions. includes steel, bismuth, tungsten/iron, tungsten/polymer, tungsten-nickel-iron, tungsten matrix shot, tungsten/bronze, tungsten/tin/bismuth, tungsten-iron-copper-nickel, and tungsten-tin-iron. A complete listing of approved nontoxic shot can be found at www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/issues/ nontoxic_shot/nontoxic.htm. Banded birds Hunters can report recovery of banded birds by calling 1-800-327-BAND (2263). Monuments and military areas The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. The Navajo Army Depot in Unit 6B is open to hunting only to properly licensed members of the Arizona National Guard and Navajo Army Depot civilian personnel holding a valid Navajo Army Depot hunting permit. Season dates and regulations must be obtained from the Arizona National Guard. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Season dates and special regulations must be obtained from Fort Huachuca. The Florence Military Reservation (training areas B and D: the areas north and south of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is subject to short term closures due to military operations, including live fire operations, and requires coordination with the Florence Military Reservation for hunting access. For specific closure dates or any other access concerns, contact the Florence Military Reservation at 602-267-2062. A map of the Florence Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site, www.azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the search box). One feathered wing Wildlife areas, county parks For Restrictions for taking wildlife on Maricopa County Parks and Information on Status of Wildlife Areas (R12-4-802), see page 84 and pages 112–113 of the Fall 2008–2009 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Waterfowl hunting information Detailed waterfowl hunting information is available by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at www. azgfd.gov under the “Hunting and Fishing” link. Select Waterfowl Species. Waterfowl Hunters – Arizona Bald Eagles Need Your Help Annually on Dec. 1, 22 closures are enacted statewide to protect breeding bald eagles. These closures restrict human activity within the nest area so the resident bald eagles will have the opportunity to successfully breed. We are asking for your assistance to avoid bald eagle breeding areas while you are hunting waterfowl, as your presence and the noise from discharging your firearm may cause a disturbance to the breeding pair. The bald eagles are laying eggs during the later part of the waterfowl season and are very sensitive to human activity. Sportsmen should note that one feathered wing (or head for sandhill crane only) must be left attached to all migratory game birds until they reach their final destination. The bald eagle is protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and various other state and federal laws. Nontoxic shot You can find the full list of Bald Eagle Breeding Area Closures at http://www.swbemc.org. Click on the “Bald Eagle Closure Areas Go Into Effect” link on that page. Or contact the local U.S. Forest Service Ranger District office or Arizona Game and Fish Regional Office where you plan to hunt. Possession of lead shot, including plated lead, is prohibited while hunting waterfowl (ducks, geese, coots, mergansers, and common moorhens). NONTOXIC shot is required for all waterfowl hunting in Arizona. NONTOXIC shot   Waterfowl: Commission Order 21 General Waterfowl Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Oct 17, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009 (1,3,4,5) Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules) Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 Nov 1, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009 (1,3,4,5) Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 Scaup Oct 17, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009 (1,3,4,5) Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 EXCEPT Units 22, 23 and 27 White geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) Oct 3, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009 (2,3,4) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules) Oct 18, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009 (2,3,4) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County Scaup Oct 3, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009 (2,3,4) Mountain Zone: Units 2-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County White geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) Nov 15, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009 (3,4) Special Goose Seasons: Units 1 and 27 White geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) Nov 15, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009 (3,4) Special Goose Seasons: Units 22 and 23 White geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, bow and arrow or falconry as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus a valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp). Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. SHOOTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: The daily bag limit of ducks, including mergansers: Seven (7) per day not to include more than: two (2) redheads; one (1) pintail; seven (7) mallards, no more than two (2) of which may be female or Mexican-like ducks; and two (2) scaup. Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) per day, singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Six (6) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross’ geese) per day and three (3) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) per day. FALCONRY BAG LIMIT: See Falconry-Only section. POSSESSION LIMIT: The possession limit of ducks including mergansers: Fourteen (14) after opening day, only seven (7) of which may be taken any one day, but no more than: a. four (4) redheads b. four (4) female mallards or Mexican-like ducks c. two (2) pintails d. four (4) scaup Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Twelve (12) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross’ geese) and six (6) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). FALCONRY POSSESSION LIMIT: See Falconry-Only section. Juniors-Only Waterfowl Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules); Desert Zone: Those portions of Units 6 and 8 lying within Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2009 (1,3,4,5) Including white geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and whiteYavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 fronted) Sep 27 - Sep 28, 2008 (2,3,4) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules); Including white geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and whitefronted) LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license required for participating age 14 and 15; participants age 16 or older must have a valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp); participants under 14 need not be licensed if accompanied by a licensed adult as prescribed in A.R.S. 17-335. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Pursuant to R12-4-318 persons are eligible to participate throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday. SHOOTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: The daily bag limit of ducks, including mergansers: Seven (7) per day not to include more than: two (2) redheads; one (1) pintail; seven (7) mallards, no more than two (2) of which may be female or Mexican-like ducks; and two (2) scaup.Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) per day, singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Six (6) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross’ geese) per day and three (3) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) per day. POSSESSION LIMIT: The possession limit of ducks including mergansers: Fourteen (14) after opening day, only seven (7) of which may be taken any one day, but no more than: a. four (4) redheads b. four (4) female mallards or Mexican-like ducks c. two (2) pintails d. four (4) scaup Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Twelve (12) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross’ geese) and six (6) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). Falconry-Only Waterfowl Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Desert Zone: Those portions of Units 6 and 8 lying within Jan 26 - Jan 29, 2009 (4,6) Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules) Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2008 (2,4,6) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules) LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Falconry as prescribed in R12-4-318 and R12-4-101. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license license plus valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp). Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. HAWKING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: Three (3) per day. Note: The aggregate falconry bag limit of all migratory game birds is three (3), comprised of any combination of migratory game bird species for which a general season, that includes falconry as a legal method of take, or a falconry-only season is open. Falconers should consult Commission Orders 19, 20, 21, and 22 for season dates and open areas. The falconry bag limit is not in addition to the firearms bag limit. POSSESSION LIMIT: Six (6) in the aggregate of all migratory game birds in season (Commission Orders 19 through 22) after opening day, of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. Waterfowl Notes: 1. Open areas include the Imperial, Cibola, Buenos Aires and Havasu National Wildlife Refuges EXCEPT for posted portions which shall be closed to all hunting, a fee may be required for hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, see refuge regulations. 2. Ashurst Lake in Management Unit 5B is closed to all waterfowl hunting. 3. All areas within Arizona are designated nontoxic shot zones. The use or pos- session of lead shot while waterfowl hunting is prohibited. Waterfowl includes ducks, geese, brant, swans and coots. Lead shot includes plated lead shot. Steel, bismuth, tungsten/iron, tungsten/polymer, tungsten-nickel-iron, and tungsten matrix shot are approved as nontoxic shot. 4. Persons 16 years of age or older must have in their possession a valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp when taking ducks and geese, and a valid, signed Arizona Waterfowl Stamp attached to their hunting license or printed privileges on their license when taking ducks and geese. This stamp or privilege will automatically register the holder for the federal Harvest Information Program for the taking of ducks and geese. Persons 16 years of age and older must have in their possession a valid Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp or privilege when taking coots and common moorhens pursuant to A.R.S. 17-333.03 and R12-4-203. 5. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 42M in the following described area: those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 3 East. 6. Falconry hunting will not be permitted on National Wildlife Refuges. Common Snipe: Commission Order 22 Arizona General Common Snipe Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Oct 17, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009 (1) Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 Common snipe Oct 3, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009 (2) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 12A and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County Common snipe LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and by falconry. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus a valid Arizona Migraory Bird Stamp. Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. SHOOTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: Eight (8) per day. POSSESSION LIMIT: Sixteen (16) common snipe after opening day, no more than eight (8) of which may have been taken in any one day. FALCONRY BAG LIMIT: Three (3) per day. Note: The aggregate falconry bag limit of all migratory game birds is three (3), comprised of any combination of migratory game bird species for which a general season, that includes falconry as a legal method of take, or a flaconry-only season is open. Falconers should consult Commission Orders 19, 20, 21, and 22 for season dates and open areas. The falconry bag limit is not in addition to the firearms bag limit. FALCONRY POSSESSION LIMIT: Six (6) in the aggregate of all migratory game birds in season (Commission Orders 19 through 22) after opening day, of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM (HIP): As required by A.R.S. 17-333.03 and R12-4-203, Snipe hunters age 16 and older shall have in their possession a valid Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp or printed privilege which will validate their license for the federal Harvest Information Program. The Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp may be obtained on or after July 1, from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or wherever hunting licenses are sold. Waterfowl and Snipe Regulations 2008-2009 Snipe Notes: 1. Open areas include the Imperial, Cibola, Buenos Aires and Havasu National Wildlife Refuges EXCEPT for posted portions which shall be closed to all hunting. A fee may be required for hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, see refuge regulations. 2. Ashurst Lake in Unit 5B is closed to common snipe hunting. Arizona Game and Fish Department 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086 (602) 942-3000 www.azgfd.gov (3,4) Special Goose Seasons: Units 22 and 23 White geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) White geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) (2,3,4) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules); Including white geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and whitefronted) (2,4,6) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules) 3. All areas within Arizona are designated nontoxic shot zones. The use or pos- 2. Ashurst Lake in Management Unit 5B is closed to all waterfowl hunting. 1. Open areas include the Imperial, Cibola, Buenos Aires and Havasu National Wildlife Refuges EXCEPT for posted portions which shall be closed to all hunting, a fee may be required for hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, see refuge regulations. Waterfowl Notes: 4. Persons 16 years of age or older must have in their possession a valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp when taking ducks and geese, and a session of lead shot while waterfowl hunting is prohibited. Waterfowl includes ducks, geese, brant, swans and coots. Lead shot includes plated lead shot. Steel, bismuth, tungsten/iron, tungsten/polymer, tungsten-nickel-iron, and tungsten matrix shot are approved as nontoxic shot. valid, signed Arizona Waterfowl Stamp attached to their hunting license or printed privileges on their license when taking ducks and geese. This stamp or privilege will automatically register the holder for the federal Harvest Information Program for the taking of ducks and geese. Persons 16 years of age and older must have in their possession a valid Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp or privilege when taking coots and common moorhens pursuant to A.R.S. 6. Falconry hunting will not be permitted on National Wildlife Refuges. 5. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 42M in the following described area: those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 3 East. 17-333.03 and R12-4-203. LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Falconry as prescribed in R12-4-318 and R12-4-101. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license license plus valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp). Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. HAWKING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: Three (3) per day. Note: The aggregate falconry bag limit of all migratory game birds is three (3), comprised of any combination of migratory game bird species for which a general season, that includes falconry as a legal method of take, or a falconry-only season is open. Falconers should consult Commission Orders 19, 20, 21, and 22 for season dates and open areas. The falconry bag limit is not in addition to the firearms bag limit. POSSESSION LIMIT: Six (6) in the aggregate of all migratory game birds in season (Commission Orders 19 through 22) after opening day, of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2008 Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Desert Zone: Those portions of Units 6 and 8 lying within Jan 26 - Jan 29, 2009 (4,6) Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules) Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 Falconry-Only Waterfowl LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license required for participating age 14 and 15; participants age 16 or older must have a valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp); participants under 14 need not be licensed if accompanied by a licensed adult as prescribed in A.R.S. 17-335. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Pursuant to R12-4-318 persons are eligible to participate throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday. SHOOTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: The daily bag limit of ducks, including mergansers: Seven (7) per day not to include more than: two (2) redheads; one (1) pintail; seven (7) mallards, no more than two (2) of which may be female or Mexican-like ducks; and two (2) scaup.Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) per day, singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Six (6) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross’ geese) per day and three (3) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) per day. POSSESSION LIMIT: The possession limit of ducks including mergansers: Fourteen (14) after opening day, only seven (7) of which may be taken any one day, but no more than: a. four (4) redheads b. four (4) female mallards or Mexican-like ducks c. two (2) pintails d. four (4) scaup Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Twelve (12) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross’ geese) and six (6) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). Sep 27 - Sep 28, 2008 Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Ducks including mergansers, coots, and common moorhens (gallinules); Desert Zone: Those portions of Units 6 and 8 lying within Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2009 (1,3,4,5) Including white geese (snow, blue and Ross’) and dark geese (Canada and whiteYavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 45 fronted) Juniors-Only Waterfowl LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, bow and arrow or falconry as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus a valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp). Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. SHOOTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: The daily bag limit of ducks, including mergansers: Seven (7) per day not to include more than: two (2) redheads; one (1) pintail; seven (7) mallards, no more than two (2) of which may be female or Mexican-like ducks; and two (2) scaup. Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) per day, singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Six (6) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross’ geese) per day and three (3) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) per day. FALCONRY BAG LIMIT: See Falconry-Only section. POSSESSION LIMIT: The possession limit of ducks including mergansers: Fourteen (14) after opening day, only seven (7) of which may be taken any one day, but no more than: a. four (4) redheads b. four (4) female mallards or Mexican-like ducks c. two (2) pintails d. four (4) scaup Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Twelve (12) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross’ geese) and six (6) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). FALCONRY POSSESSION LIMIT: See Falconry-Only section. Nov 15, 2008 - Jan 25, 2009 The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability in its programs and activities. Discrimination on the basis of sex is prohibited in federally assisted AGFD programs. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, the individual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the AGFD Deputy Director, 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 AGFD Deputy Director as listed above or by calling TTY at 1-800-367-8939. Special Goose Seasons: Units 1 and 27 (602) 942-3000 www.azgfd.gov (3,4) 5000 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85086 Nov 15, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009 Arizona Game and Fish Department