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ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT
2018 Spring Turkey,
Javelina, Bison, Bear
and Raptor Capture
HUNT DRAW INFORMATION
Use this booklet to apply for Arizona’s 2018 Spring Turkey, Javelina,
Bison, Bear and Raptor Capture hunt drawing.
Hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time,
EXCEPT for Raptor Capture, which is March 13, 2018.
You may purchase Arizona hunting licenses and apply for the draw online.
To report violators, call the Department’s Operation Game Thief line: (800) 352-0700.
The 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations (official rules) can be found at
www.azgfd.gov or at any Department office or license dealer.
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Important Information for 2018
This list is for informational purposes only and lists the major changes that have
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT MISSION occurred since publication of the last regulations booklet. Individuals should thor-
To conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and oughly read and understand the appropriate regulations prior to submitting an
manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation application or going afield. If you have questions, please call (602) 942-3000.
opportunities for current and future generations.
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION Raptor Capture Seasons (Commission Order 25) Raptor Capture seasons are
Chair, James R. Ammons — Yuma now included in this booklet. See pages 7 and 28.
James S. Zieler — St. Johns
Eric S. Sparks — Tucson
Kurt R. Davis — Phoenix
Possible ONLINE First-Come Application Process An online application service
Edward “Pat” Madden — Flagstaff for first-come applications may be available by the first-come acceptance date. Please
check online before submitting your first-come application. See page 7.
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT
5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, Arizona 85086
Open a FREE Portal Account for Early Draw Results Customers who open a
(602) 942-3000 free portal account will receive their draw results several days early. Open a free
www.azgfd.gov portal account today.
Ty E. Gray, Director
Tom P. Finley, Deputy Director
PointGuard — Tag Surrender, R12-4-118 Hunters may now choose to surrender
their hunt permit-tag prior to the start of their hunt. Hunters must have a Depart-
REGIONAL OFFICES ment Portal Account and purchase the Department’s PointGuard Membership for
$5 at the time of application for each species. Refer to page 5 for more information.
REGION I
2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935
Keep Credit Card Information Updated Online applicants are encouraged to
(928) 367-4281
keep their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined
REGION II
3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86005
at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The Arizona Game
(928) 774-5045 and Fish Department will no longer call customers to obtain payment on drawn ap-
REGION III
plications where credit cards have failed. Deadline for updating your credit or debit
5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409 card information online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.
(928) 692-7700 NOTE: If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple applications,
REGION IV please notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona
9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365 Game and Fish could be processed simultaneously.
(928) 342-0091
REGION V Hunter Harvest Questionnaire Completing your hunter questionnaire, honestly
555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745
(520) 628-5376 and accurately, is very important to the management of wildlife in Arizona. Watch
for your questionnaire in the mail then submit your response online.
REGION VI
7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207
(480) 981-9400 Statewide Game Management Unit Map Hunters can find the statewide game
management unit map in the 2017-2018 Arizona Hunting Regulations on pages
The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits
70–71, or on the Game and Fish website at www.azgfd.gov/hunting. Select the
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin,
age, religion, or disability in its programs and activities. If “where to hunt” button.
anyone believes that they have been discriminated against
in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its Archery Deer Hunters For your convenience, the January archery deer hunt
employment practices, the individual may file a complaint
information is provided in this booklet. See page 26. The season dates for other
alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s Office,
5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, 602- archery deer hunts can be found in the 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations on
942-3000, or with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: page 40.
Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, 5275 Leesburg
Pike, MS:WSFR, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Persons with a
Drones Drones are considered aircraft and shall not be used to harass wildlife or
disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this
document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s assist in the taking of wildlife. For more specific information, please review Com-
Office as listed above. mission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-319 and R12-4-320 located on pages 125 and 130 of
the 2017–18 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Also, see Fair Chase information on page
This publication is partially paid for through the sale of ad-
vertising. The Arizona Game and Fish Department neither
56 of the 2017–18 Arizona Hunting Regulations.
endorses products or services listed nor accepts any liabil-
ity from the use of listed products or services.
On the Cover: Javelina by George Andrejko
2018 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison, Bear and Raptor Capture Hunt Draw Information 3
License Information
Who Can Go? company your lifetime resident license. If you nual hunting or combination license or a
Everyone needs a license to hunt wildlife in are a lifetime license holder who has moved complimentary or lifetime license. A mentor
Arizona. You need in your possession a val- out of state, the 10 percent non-resident cap may apply for no more than two apprentice
id hunt or combination hunt and fish license, does not apply to you. The lifetime license hunting licenses per calendar year. When ap-
plus any required hunt permit-tags, nonper- will remain legal for the taking of all wildlife plying for an apprentice license, the mentor
mit-tags, or stamps. Neither a Short-term as permitted by law. Residency may be re-es- must name the person he or she will be tak-
Combination Hunting and Fishing License tablished after moving back to Arizona and ing afield.
nor an Apprentice Hunting License is valid meeting the required time period as defined
for big game. below. High Achievement Scout License
The High Achievement Scout License is of-
Youth ages 10–17 must purchase a Youth Residency Requirements fered to a resident youth who has attained
Combination Hunting and Fishing license. “Resident” means a person who is domiciled either the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scout) or
The license fee is $5. (claims the state of Arizona as their true, received a Gold Award (Girl Scout). The fee
fixed and permanent home and principal for the reduced license is $5. The applicant
A person under 10 may hunt wildlife other
residence) in this state for six months im- must present proof of their rank or award by
than big game without a license only when
mediately preceding the date of application providing their certification letter, wallet card,
accompanied by a properly licensed person
for a license, permit, tag, or stamp and does or award certificate at any Department office,
18 years or older. No more than two unli-
not claim residency for any purpose in an- and complete the High Achievement Scout Li-
censed children may accompany any license
other state or jurisdiction; or is a member or cense application (Form 306, available on the
holder.
spouse of a member of the armed forces of Department website or at any Department
No one under the age of 14 may hunt big the United States who is on active duty and office). This license is not available through
game without having completed a Hunter Ed- stationed in this state for either permanent the draw. At the age of 21, an Eagle Scout or
ucation Course. No one under age 10 may or temporary duty; or is a member of the Gold Award recipient is no longer eligible
hunt big game in Arizona. To hunt big game, armed forces of the United States on active for the High Achievement Scout License, and
anyone 10 to 13 years of age must have in duty stationed in another state or country but from that point forward would be required to
their possession a valid combination hunt who lists this state as their home of record at purchase an adult license.
and fish license, a valid Hunter Education the time of applying for a license, permit, tag,
Course completion card, plus any required or stamp. Lost License or Tag Replacement
permit-tags or nonpermit-tags. Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags, and non-
Arizona residents may purchase a resident permit-tags may be replaced for a $4 fee at
Where to Buy Licenses license. All other individuals must purchase a any Arizona Game and Fish Department li-
Arizona hunting licenses may be purchased non-resident license. cense dealer. Licenses purchased online
online at www.azgfd.gov. If you purchase a can be reprinted for free. Duplicate licenses
license online, you must print the license Apprentice License can be purchased online. Consult R12-4-103
from your home printer. The Arizona Resident licensed hunters are able to ob- Duplicate Tags and Licenses for additional in-
Game and Fish Department will not mail tain a free Apprentice Hunting License valid formation. Stamps cannot be replaced, they
your license to you. Licenses also can be ob- for two days for use when mentoring a new must be repurchased.
tained from any license dealer or Arizona hunter. This affords new hunters the oppor-
Game and Fish Department office (see loca- tunity to “try before you buy,” under the Physically Challenged Hunters
tions on page 3 of this booklet). supervision of a licensed hunter. Those hunters who are physically challenged
An Apprentice Hunting License is valid for may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/
If you are applying for a big game hunt Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217
permit-tag or bonus points on a paper appli- two consecutive days when the apprentice is
accompanied in the field by a mentor. An ap- for information about this permit. Contact
cation, you may purchase your general hunt any Arizona Game and Fish Department
(available for residents only) or combination prentice hunting license is valid for the taking
of small game, fur-bearing animals, preda- office for additional information and applica-
hunt and fish license while you are enter- tion. The application is also available online.
ing your application for the draw. The license tory animals, nongame animals, and upland
will not be issued and mailed until the draw game birds. Any required stamps must be
purchased in addition to obtaining an Ap- Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt
is complete. in Arizona
prentice Hunting License. An apprentice may
Pursuant to regulations by the U.S. Bureau
Lifetime License Holders be a resident or non-resident and may only
be licensed pursuant to this paragraph once of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), non-
If a lifetime license holder changes residen-
per calendar year. A mentor must be a do- immigrant aliens who want to temporarily
cy status from Arizona, the licensee must
miciled resident of this state who is at least import firearms and/or ammunition into the
then purchase non-resident stamps, tags, and
18 years of age and must possess an an- United States for the allowable purpose of
permits. A non-resident tag or stamp can ac-
4 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov
License Information
taking wildlife will need an ATF import per- has a permanent physical disability. If a the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s big
mit and valid hunting license in possession child with a physical disability is under 14 game permit or tag to take big game pursu-
at the time of entry/import into the United years of age, the child must satisfactori- ant to the following requirements:
States. For further information or to make ap- ly complete the Arizona hunter education
plication for the import permit, contact ATF’s course or another comparable Hunter Ed- • The parent, grandparent or guardian must
Firearms and Explosives Import Branch at ucation Course that is approved by the transfer the permit or tag to the child in a
304-616-4550, or download an application director. manner prescribed by the Commission.
from the ATF website at www.atf.gov. • A veteran of the armed forces of the Unit- • The child receiving the permit or tag must
ed States who has a service-connected be accompanied by a parent, grandparent
Tag Transfers or guardian when in the field.
disability. For the purposes of this para-
Should you be unable to use your big game
graph “disability” means a permanent • The child must possess a valid hunting li-
permit, the Department is unable to reim-
physical impairment that substantial- cense and, if under 14 years of age, must
burse you for your fees or reinstate your
ly limits one or more major life activities satisfactorily complete the Arizona hunter
bonus points (except as provided below).
requiring the assistance of another per- education course or another comparable
However, under Arizona Revised Statutes
son or a mechanical device for physical hunter education course that is approved
and Arizona Game and Fish Commission
mobility. by the Director before participating in the
Rules there are ways people can transfer
big game tags. A $4 transfer fee applies, un- • “Qualified organization” means a non- hunt.
less donating to a non-profit organization. profit organization that is qualified under • Any big game that is taken counts toward
The Commission may prescribe the manner section 501(c)(3) of the United States in- the child’s bag limit. Once a tag is trans-
and conditions of transferring and using per- ternal revenue code and that affords ferred at a Department office, the original
mits and tags under this paragraph, including opportunities and experiences to children permittee may no longer use it.
an application process for a qualified orga- with life-threatening medical conditions
Visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting and scroll to the
nization, to allow a person to transfer the or with physical disabilities or to veterans
additional hunting information. There you
person’s big game permit or tag to a quali- with service-connected disabilities.
will find a link titled “Tag Transfer.” Organi-
fied organization for use by: A parent, grandparent or legal guardian may zations you can donate your tag to are listed
• A minor child who has a life-threatening allow the parent’s, grandparent’s or guard- on the page.
medical condition or by a minor child who ian’s minor child or minor grandchild to use
PointGuard (Tag Surrender, R12-4-118)
Tag Surrender allows a hunter to surrender
his or her tag to the Department for any rea-
son prior to close of business the day before
the hunt starts.
Requirements:
• Only available to applicants applying on- will then be eligible to participate in Tag • Hunters must provide acceptable proof to
line (not available to paper applicants). Surrender again for that species. the Department of the Tag Transfer (i.e.,
When you surrender your hunt permit-tag: receipt from the qualified nonprofit).
• Hunters must have a Department Portal
Account. • You will not receive a refund for the cost • You must submit your Tag Surrender re-
of your tag. quest and provide proof of the tag being
• Hunters must purchase the Department’s donated within 60 days of the donation;
PointGuard Membership. Cost is $5 per • The bonus points you expended to draw and no less than 30 days prior to the next
species. This membership is purchased at the hunt permit-tag will be reinstated. draw deadline for that species.
the time of application for each species
• The bonus point you would have accrued According to rule, the Department has mul-
applied for (Select PointGuard Member-
had you not drawn will be awarded. tiple options for re-issuance of surrendered
ship at the end of your online application).
If you transfer your hunt permit-tag to a qual- tags. Proximity to start of a hunt, type of tag
• Hunters are only eligible to surrender one and demand for the tag will guide decisions
ified nonprofit, you may still participate in
tag per species then the next time drawn about re-issuance of surrendered tags.
Tag Surrender:
for that species, the tag will have to be
used (expends bonus points). Once you • You must meet the requirements (listed in
have expended your bonus points, you the left column).
2018 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison, Bear and Raptor Capture Hunt Draw Information 5
Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information
The fees listed on this page are valid for 2018 hunts. Please refer to Notes below.
LICENSES PRIVILEGES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
Allows take of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals,
Not available.
General Hunting1 nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is $37
See Combination.
required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds.
Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing
Combination Hunt waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame
$57 $160
and Fish1,2 animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the
take of big game animals and migratory game birds.
Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing
Youth Combination
waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame
Hunt and Fish1,2 $5 $5
animals, migratory birds and upland game birds. A valid tag is required
(ages 10–17)
for the take of big game animals.
Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing
Short-term Combination waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame
$15/day $20/day
Hunt and Fish 2,3 animals, and upland game birds. A valid stamp is required for the take of
migratory game birds. (Not valid when applying for the draw.)
HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only through
application and drawing procedures, prices shown RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
include a $13 application fee per applicant for residents YOUTH YOUTH
and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents.4
Bonus Point $13 $15 $13 $15
Antelope Hunt Permit-tag $103 $565 $103 $565
Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-tag5 $313 $1,815 $313 $1,815
Turkey Hunt Permit-tag $38 $105 $237 (for Youth-Only hunts) $257 (for Youth-Only hunts)
Bear Hunt Permit-tag $38 $165 $38 $165
Javelina Hunt Permit-tag $38 $115 $287 (for Youth-Only hunts) $307 (for Youth-Only hunts)
Elk Hunt Permit-tag $148 $665 $637 (for Youth-Only hunts) $657 (for Youth-Only hunts)
Deer Hunt Permit-tag $58 $315 $387 (for Youth-Only hunts) $407 (for Youth-Only hunts)
Pheasant Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15
Bison – Bull/Any Hunt Permit-tag5 $1,113 $5,415 $1,113 $5,415
Bison – Cow/Yearling Hunt Permit-tag5 $663 $3,265 $663 $3,265
Bison — Yearling only Hunt Permit-tag5 $363 $1,765 $363 $1,765
Raptor Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15
NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
purchased over-the-counter at Department offices or RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH YOUTH
license dealers.
Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag $25 $90
Youth-Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag $10 $10
Bear Nonpermit-tag5 $25 $150
Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag5 $15 $75
Javelina Nonpermit-tag $25 $100
Elk Nonpermit-tag $135 $650
Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag $45 $300
Bobcat Seal (for sale or export)6 $3 $3
STAMPS RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH8
Migratory Bird Stamp Allows take of band-tailed
pigeons, moorhen, coots, doves, ducks, geese, snipe, $5 $5 Included with Youth Combination license
and swans (Valid July 1 – June 30)
Federal Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30) $25 $25 $25
Notes:
1. Licenses are valid one year from date of purchase. 4. A portion of the application fees are designated for 7. Permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts.
2. All licenses that allow fishing allow for simultaneous habitat, access and recruitment/retention. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying
fishing with two poles. 5. Mandatory harvest reporting and physical check-in. only for “Youth-Only” hunts.
3. A Short-term Combo license may be purchased for 6. Not available at license dealers. 8. Youth, 16 years of age and older, are required to
any day. Purchaser selects date(s) of validity at time of purchase a federal waterfowl stamp.
purchase. If purchased for multiple days, the days need
not be consecutive.
6 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov
Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Spring 2018
Hunt permit-tag applications will be accepted and processed in accordance with R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 and this schedule.
Drawing
ACCEPTANCE DATES1 DEADLINE DATES2
HUNT Applications accepted Deadline 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Refund warrants Hunt permit-tags
on or after: in Department offices on: mailed out by: mailed out by:
Spring Turkey (See note 1) Oct. 10, 2017 Dec. 1, 2017 Dec. 13, 2017
Spring Javelina (See note 1) Oct. 10, 2017 Dec. 1, 2017 Dec. 13, 2017
Spring Bison (See note 1) Oct. 10, 2017 Dec. 1, 2017 Dec. 13, 2017
Spring Bear (See note 1) Oct. 10, 2017 Dec. 1, 2017 Dec. 13, 2017
Raptor Capture Feb. 20, 20185 March 13, 20185 N/A March 20, 2018
First Come 3 Online Applicants 4
Applications accepted online (if Permits available for purchase at Deadline for updating your credit
available) or by mail on or after all Department offices after 8:00 or debit card information online by
8:00 a.m. (Arizona time): a.m. (Arizona time): 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time)
HUNT ACCEPTANCE DATES ACCEPTANCE DATES Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017
Spring Turkey Nov. 27, 2017 Dec. 4, 2017
Spring Javelina Nov. 27, 2017 Dec. 4, 2017
Spring Bison Nov. 27, 2017 Dec. 4, 2017
Spring Bear Nov. 27, 2017 Dec. 4, 2017
Raptor Capture March 27, 2018 N/A
Notes:
3. First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly. No
1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big game
person, including Youth, may submit more than one valid application
listed above as soon as the applicable year’s hunt information is avail-
per genus for the First Come process, with the exception of javelina
able on the Department’s Web site (www.azgfd.gov), or from any (see the javelina bag limit description). A listing of leftover permits is
Game and Fish Department office or license dealer, unless otherwise available online at www.azgfd.gov under “Big Game Draw” or at any
noted in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule. Department office. An online application service for first-come applica-
tions may be available by the first-come acceptance date. Please check
2. Department offices at Flagstaff, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix, Pinetop, online before submitting your first-come application. To submit first
Tucson and Yuma will close for business at 5 p.m. (Arizona time); com- come applications by U.S. mail, please send to: 5000 W. Carefree High-
pleted applications will be accepted at these locations until 11:59 p.m. way, Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: DRAW/FIRST COME.
(Arizona time) on deadline days. No applications will be accepted af- 4. Online applicants are encouraged to keep their credit or debit card
ter this time regardless of the postmark. Deadline dates and times payment information current. If your payment is declined at the time
will apply to online as well as paper applications. Deadline dates may of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The Arizona Game
be extended in the event of a Department-related system failure that and Fish Department will no longer call customers to obtain payment
prevents the public from submitting an application within the dead- on drawn applications where credit cards have failed. If your credit/
lines listed above. The online system slow down due to heavy traffic is debit card has been used for multiple applications, please notify
not considered a Department-related system failure and may not re- your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Game
and Fish could be processed simultaneously.
sult in a deadline extension. Applicants are encouraged to apply early
to avoid the last minute rush. Application assistance can be obtained 5. Raptor Capture applications are accepted by mail only at the follow-
Monday through Friday (8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Arizona time) by contacting the ing addresses: P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052; or at 5000 W.
Department. Only on deadline day, from 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., after the Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000. These applications may
not be hand delivered to any Department office.
close of normal business, the Department can be reached at 623-236-
7424 for online application assistance.
2018 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison, Bear and Raptor Capture Hunt Draw Information 7
Draw Information
The Draw No more than four people may apply 2. Fee for a hunting or combination hunt
When the number of hunt permits for a spe- on one application in one envelope. All and fish license, if a license is requested.
cies in a particular area must be limited to applicants in a group must apply for the Be sure to enclose license fees with each
prevent over-harvest of wildlife, the Com- same hunt number(s) and in the same order application, if required, for each person
mission Order governing seasons for that of preference on the same form. who is applying on the application for a
species assigns a hunt number to a designat- license. Only one license will be issued
No person, including Youth, may submit
ed area, and a hunt permit-tag is required per person and a refund of any remain-
more than one valid application per genus
to take that species in that area. Hunt per- ing fees will be issued.
of wildlife in any calendar year, except as
mit-tags are issued through a computerized specified in R12-4-104(H), when genera are 3. Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are
random drawing. Big game tags not issued drawn in multiple drawings; however the an- for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A
through the drawing process are called nual bag limit still applies. youth must pay the higher fee unless
nonpermit-tags. applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.
Each applicant shall complete only one block
Qualifications per application. Each payment enclosed with a hunt permit-
Individuals wishing to participate in a draw- tag application shall be made by certified
No more than one genus may be included
ing or to obtain bonus points must apply check, cashier’s check, money order, or per-
on each Hunt Permit-tag Application Form.
online or in writing using the Hunt Permit- sonal check or draft payable to the Arizona
Use a separate form, payment and enve-
tag Application Form, and submit the form Game and Fish Department. Cash will not be
lope for each genus of wildlife you wish
by the deadline specified in the Hunt Per- accepted and will result in rejection.
to hunt. More than one (1) application in
mit-tag Application Schedule found in the
an envelope may result in rejection of all One personal check or money order can cov-
current year’s hunt regulations (page 7).
applications. You can list a general hunt as er all fees for each application, or separate
An applicant must possess a license (includ- your first choice and another weapon type checks or money orders may be submitted in
ing lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’s) hunt for the same genus as another choice one envelope for each individual applicant.
that is valid on the last day of the application on the same application — just be sure they
The permit and license fees are specified
deadline for that draw. Youth applying for are in the same numerical series. Use only
in the fee schedule on page 6. The hunt
big game hunts must be licensed. If an ap- one application per genus, even if you are
permit-tag fees on page 6 include the non-
plicant does not have a license that meets mixing weapon choices.
refundable application fee.
that requirement, he or she must purchase
the license at the time of application. An ap- Hunt Permit, Bonus Points Submitting Applications
plicant must submit the information and Disclaimer The online application service will be avail-
fees required for a license on each paper The issuance of any big game permit has no
able in early to mid-September. Please check
application submitted. Only one license will express or implied guarantee or warranty of
the Department’s website or sign up for free
be issued. License refunds will be made for hunter success. Any person holding a valid
e-newsletters for regular updates. You can
additional applications. Licenses will not be permit assumes the risk that circumstanc-
register for e-news at www.azgfd.gov/signup.
issued until the draw occurs. es beyond the control of the Arizona Game
and Fish Department may prevent the per- Attention online applicants: Deadline for
Applying for a Hunt mit holder from using the permit. In such updating your credit or debit card infor-
The online application service will be avail- situations, the Arizona Game and Fish De- mation online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time)
able early to mid-September, see page partment disclaims any responsibility to Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.
10 or visit www.azgfd.gov/draw for more reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bo- Applications (except first-come, sand-
information. nus points or to refund any fees, except hill crane, and raptor applications) may be
under specific circumstances, such as activa- hand-delivered to Department offices in
Paper applications for hunt permit-tags
tion of military or emergency personnel, as Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Flagstaff, Pinetop,
must be made on Hunt Permit-tag Applica-
stated in R12-4-107(M). Kingman, or Yuma. Mailed applications must
tion Forms available at Department offices,
website, and license dealers. Please use be sent only to the Department’s Phoe-
Fees nix Office at P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ
the current year’s application form, that is Information about fees associated with
WHITE in color. Do not cut or alter appli- 85087-1052. On deadline days, Department
the online draw process is on page 10. business offices close at 5:00 p.m. (Arizo-
cation form. Applications not prepared in
a legible manner may be deemed not valid When submitting paper applications, each na time), but applications can be delivered
and shall be rejected as specified in R12-4- applicant shall enclose the following fees: to drop boxes until 11:59 p.m. (Arizona
104(L). Use standard blue or black ink (no time). Drop boxes are locked promptly at
1. The fee for the appropriate hunt 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time). All applications
gel ink). permit-tag, which includes the permit must be received by the Department be-
application fee. fore the deadline. Deadlines for submission
8 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govDraw Information
are specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Applica- If an application is rejected and a license has If applying for more than one species for
tion Schedule on page 7. Postmarks don’t been requested, the license will not be issued. bonus points, you must complete a
count. The license fee will be refunded; however, separate application for each species.
the application fee will not be refunded. Only a single application and the correct
Applications will be accepted as soon as the
fees may be included in one envelope.
applicable year’s hunt regulations are Unsuccessful, valid applications will be
available. Please consult the current year’s awarded bonus points. If you apply for a bonus point only using
hunt regulations as unit areas and season the established bonus point hunt number,
Big game hunt permit-tags remaining after
dates may change each year. you may NOT submit another applica-
the drawing will be issued on a first-come,
tion for the same genus. To do so will cause
Complete and proper preparation of an first-served basis as specified in the Hunt
both applications to be rejected as duplicate
application is the sole responsibility of Permit-tag Application Schedule on page 7.
applications.
the applicant.
First-come permit-tag results are not posted.
All applicants in a group must apply for the
What Happens to My If successful, you will receive your tag in the
same established bonus point hunt num-
Application? mail within 10-15 business days.
ber. The application will not be included
Any application not properly prepared, sub- in the random number drawing and the
Obtaining a Bonus Point Only
mitted with insufficient fees or one that is individual(s) on the application will each re-
In the event you do not wish to participate
illegible is not valid and will be rejected. ceive a bonus point for that genus.
in a big game drawing for species offered in
If any applicant in a group is rejected for any this draw, but still wish to accumulate bonus
reason, all other applicants in that group will points for these genera, you may “obtain a Useful Phone Numbers
also be rejected and no bonus points will be bonus point.”
awarded. Want To Know If You Were Drawn?
When completing your application, you must Call the Arizona Game and Fish
No hunt permit-tag will be issued to any- choose the bonus point hunt number es- Department’s automated service at
one in a group if there are not sufficient hunt tablished for that genus as your first choice. (602) 942-3000. Press 2 and follow
permit-tags available for all applicants in A bonus point hunt number is established voice prompts. You must provide your
that group. within each applicable Commission Order. If Department ID Number and birth date.
you choose this hunt number, you may not This service is free of charge (long
Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each suc-
choose any other hunt number on your ap- distance charges may apply). Or visit
cessful applicant.
plication. If the bonus point hunt number the Arizona Game and Fish Department
What if I’m not Drawn? is any choice other than the first choice website at: www.azgfd.gov.
Please use one of the methods (online or or any other hunt numbers appear on
the application, your application will be Main Number: (602) 942-3000
phone) listed on this page to access draw re- Choose 1 for known extension or name
sults. These methods of access shall serve as rejected. You may obtain only one bonus
point per genus per drawing. Choose 2 for Draw, Bonus Points and
the official notification of draw results. Hunting and Fishing license info.
Customers who open a free portal ac- To apply for a bonus point only, the Choose 3 for Watercraft
count will receive their draw results individual must be 10 years old by the Choose 4 for Regions
several days early. Open a free portal ac- deadline date as specified in the Hunt Choose 5 for Customer Service
count today! Permit-tag Application Schedule on page Choose 6 for Shooting Range
7.
Over-payments and hunt permit-tag fees Report a Game or Fish Violation
received with unsuccessful applications will To apply for a bonus point only, you must
1 (800) 352-0700
be returned to applicant “A,” as shown on have previously purchased a hunting license
the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. Appli- or apply for a hunting license through the Report Vandalism or Livestock
cation and license fees will not be refunded. draw for the year in which the hunt will take Depredation
You will not be issued more than one license place. You must also include the application 1 (800) VANDALS (826-3257)
and a refund of any remaining fees will be fee per applicant. If applying for a bonus
issued. An overpayment of $5 or less will not point, you will not receive a refund on the Mandatory Harvest Reporting of:
be refunded, and shall be considered a do- license fee or the application fee. Do not in- These numbers are only for reporting
nation to the Arizona Game and Fish Fund. clude the fee for the hunt permit-tag for the your bear and mountain lion harvests
genus in which you are applying for the bo- or raptor captures.
If you or a member of your group elected nus point. A bonus point costs you only Bear 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327)
to donate your fees or a portion thereof, the the license fee (if needed) and the appli- Lion 1 (877) 438-0447
donation will not be refunded. cation fee per applicant. See page 6 for Raptor 1 (855) 970-HAWK (4295)
license fees.
2018 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison, Bear and Raptor Capture Hunt Draw Information 9Apply Online for Big Game Hunts and Bonus Points at www.azgfd.gov
The online application will be available early to mid-September.
Why apply online? fee per applicant for residents and a $15 ap- drawn. The Arizona Game and Fish De-
plication fee per applicant for non-residents. partment will no longer call customers
There are many advantages to submitting an
to obtain payment on drawn applications
online application: Can I apply for a bonus where credit cards have failed. Deadline
• Apply from home or work — no driving, no point only? for updating your credit or debit card in-
mailing; Yes. Select Bonus Point Only when prompted. formation online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona
• Easy to meet the deadline — go to www. You must have a current hunting license or time) Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.
azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw”; purchase one. You will be charged the appro- If your credit/debit card has been used for
• Reduces chances for errors (you must still priate application fee ($13 application fee per multiple applications, please notify your
read your options closely); applicant for residents and a $15 application banking institution that multiple charges
fee per applicant for non-residents). from Arizona Game and Fish could be pro-
• The initial cost to you is only the appli- cessed simultaneously.
cation fee and license fee (if you don’t
already have a current license); What are the license IMPORTANT: Applicants are encouraged to
requirements? keep their credit or debit card information up
• The permit-tag cost will only be charged if to date, if your card becomes invalid for any
you are drawn for that species; When applying for a hunt, you must have
a license valid through deadline day of that reason before the credit card update dead-
• Easy to donate to the Big Game Habitat draw. If drawn for a hunt permit-tag, you line, update your information online for each
Fund and benefit wildlife populations; and must also have a valid license at the time species you applied for by selecting the “up-
of the hunt. These may not be the same li- date my payment information” option and
• Opportunity to purchase PointGuard. providing the required information. The De-
cense. Please contact customer service if you
have any questions. See page 9 for phone partment is not responsible for any overdraft
What if I buy a license numbers. charge incurred due to insufficient funds.
when I apply for my hunt? To apply online, simply log on to the Arizona
If you purchase a hunting or fishing license How do I pay? Game and Fish Department website at www.
online, you must print the license from your azgfd.gov, place the cursor on “Apply for a
home printer. Your license will not be mailed A valid credit or debit card (Visa or Master- Draw” on the main webpage and follow the
to you. Card) must be used when applying online. step by-step instructions. We recommend you
Your card will be charged once for the ap- have your hunter list (including first and last
plication fee and second time if you are names, dates of birth, Department identifi-
Are there any additional successful in drawing a permit-tag. Online cation number, and Social Security Number)
fees for applying online? applicants are encouraged to keep their and hunt choices completed with all the re-
No. The application fee per applicant is the credit card payment information current. quired information for each hunter prior
same whether applying online or by paper. If your payment is declined at the time to logging on to apply. This will make for a
The application fee includes a $13 application of the draw, your application will not be quicker application process.
10 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govHow to Apply for the Draw: Paper
If you choose not to participate in the online
application, you must correctly fill out and First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Fourth Choice Fifth Choice
E
Hunt Number Hunt Number Hunt Number Hunt Number Hunt Number
sign a paper hunt permit-tag application form B
and submit it by mail or drop it off to any of
L
the seven Arizona Game and Fish Department Date of Birth APPLICANT A I
( m m ) ( d d ) ( y y y y )
Check One
offices along with a check or money order for
1 2D1 2 1 9 1 2 C 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 Federal Requirement: Social Security Number
P
the correct amount. Paper application forms Non-resident
Arizona Hunting License Number
E
are available at all Department offices, more (must include the 2 letter prefix) Department I.D. Number if different from SSN
than 250 license dealers statewide, and as a XX 234 567
F G x Resident
PERMIT-TAG FORM • A
M
Last Name First M.I.
downloadable PDF electronic document from
the Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/ DO E
Address
D J OE
draw. A list of dealers can be found on the
A
Department’s website.
2 3 4 5 E B E AC H S T
City State Zip Code
S
R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 explain application
M Y T O WN AZ 85 560
Daytime Phone Number
and drawing procedures in detail. Complete SIGN ON LINE BELOW
and proper preparation of an application is
480 567 19 12
the sole responsibility of the applicant. If any Signature (Must be signed by or for Applicant A) H
X_____________________________________________
applicant in the group fails to complete any Complete only to apply Sex Weight Height Hair Eyes AZ Residency
LICENSE FORM • A
Ft. In. Yrs. Mos.
required portion of the application, all appli- for a Hunt License
cants in the group will be rejected. Hunting Res-G A Hunt/Fish Non-Res-F D No license
Hunt/Fish
F Res-F B Youth Hunt/Fish Non-Res-Y E refund will be
1. You must use a separate application, a issued if you
Youth Hunt/Fish Res-Y C are not drawn.
separate payment AND a separate enve-
lope for each genus (deer, elk, etc.) for
which you apply. No more than one (1) 6. You must either enter your Arizona Hunt- 9. Each applicant shall complete only one
application (up to 4 applicants) may be in- ing License Number (including the block per application (for example: Appli-
cluded in the same envelope. NOTE: All two-character prefix) OR you must fill out cant A, Applicant B, etc.)
hunt choices for each genus, regardless of the LICENSE FORM section (bottom por-
weapon type, must be requested on the 10. You must include all information per ap-
tion for each applicant) and specify the plicant in one block only. You may not use
same application. class of license you wish to purchase by multiple applicant blocks to provide infor-
2. You must use valid Hunt Numbers; make checking the appropriate box and include mation for one applicant.
sure you refer to appropriate Hunting Reg- payment for that license with each appli-
ulations. Do not use game management cation. An applicant must possess a license 11. You must include ALL the appropriate li-
unit numbers. that is valid on the last day of the applica- cense, permit, and application fees in each
tion deadline for that draw. If an applicant envelope. No cash will be accepted. A
3. In accordance with federal requirement, does not have a license that meets that re- check returned to the Department for non-
42 U.S.C. Section 666 A13 and state re- quirement, they must purchase the license payment may result in rejection of your
quirement, A.R.S. 25-320 (P) and 25-502 at the time of application. No license re- application.
(K), you must provide your Social Securi- fund will be issued if you are not drawn.
ty Number in the space provided. This is 12. You must refer to the appropriate Hunt-
Only one license will be issued to you. Li-
kept on file with the Department of Eco- ing Regulations to obtain the current fees
cense refunds will be made for additional
nomic Security for use in identifying and for licenses and/or hunt permit-tags or you
applications. Licenses will not be issued
tracking child support offenders. If you are may call the Department at 602-942-3000
until the draw occurs.
not a U.S. Citizen you must write “Not US for that information.
Citz” in the Social Security field. Applicants 7. You must enter your Department I.D.
13. Only Hunting; Hunting and Fishing Combo;
declaring “Not US Citz” must provide a De- Number (previously called Sportsman
and Youth Combo licenses are available
partment I.D. Number (refer to item #7). I.D.) if different from your Social Security
for residents through the draw. Only Hunt-
Number. This number is only for those in-
4. You must fill in your name, home mail- ing and Fishing Combo and Youth Combo
dividuals who use a Department issued I.D.
ing address, city, state, and zip code. You licenses are available for non-residents
Number instead of a Social Security Num-
must include your date of birth. You must through the draw.
ber to track bonus points or for non-U.S.
specify your date of birth with a two-dig- citizens. You must still provide a valid So- 14. Enclose check, cashier’s check, or mon-
it month, a two-digit day, and a four-digit cial Security Number or “Not US Citz.” ey order payable to the Arizona Game and
year. (For example: if you were born on NOTE: A Department I.D. Number must be Fish Department for the total amount due,
Jan. 5, 1950, you would write: 01-05-1950 obtained from AZGFD prior to application. along with your application and mail to:
in the Date of Birth field.) Arizona Game and Fish Department P.O.
8. The applicant or an appointed individual
5. You must check either the resident or non- Box 74020 Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052; or
must sign each completed applicant block.
resident box for each applicant. drop it off at any Department office.
2018 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison, Bear and Raptor Capture Hunt Draw Information 11Turkey Hunts
n Distribution
For further information on turkeys, their habitat,
range, natural history, or where you can hunt them
in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
License Required Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting
License (See table on page 6 for Resident and Non-resident license fees).
Tag Required Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114.
EXCEPT for Archery-Only and Youth-Only nonpermit-tag turkey seasons where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained
from a Department office or license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114.
Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers.
Legal Methods of Take Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Hunt: Any shotgun shooting shot as prescribed in R12-4-318 or crossbow or
bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-
318 and/or crossbow as allowed under R12-4-216. Centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles and handguns are no longer legal
methods of take.
Bag Limit One (1) turkey per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120.
To hunt turkey in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a turkey tag. To hunt turkey during a Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting
Shot season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. For Archery-Only hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as
prescribed in R12-4-114. For some Youth-Only hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a Department office or license dealer.
The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birth-
day occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of
the “Youth-Only” designated hunt. Persons between the ages of 10 and 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by
the Director before participating in the hunt. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of
the game and register now. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call (623) 236-7239. No one under age 10 may hunt big
game in Arizona. Youth hunt permit-tag fees are NOT valid when applying for the standard Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey
hunts. Youth applying for these hunts must pay the resident or non-resident fees.
Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued)
LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT SPRING TURKEY
Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities
(except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 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
4000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one).
Merriam’s Turkey
4001 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 1 Bearded turkey 400
4002 May 4 - May 24, 2018 1 Bearded turkey 350
4003 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 3B Bearded turkey 150
4004 May 4 - May 24, 2018 3B Bearded turkey 75
4005 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 3C Bearded turkey 150
4006 May 4 - May 24, 2018 3C Bearded turkey 100
4007 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 4A and 4B Bearded turkey 100
4008 May 4 - May 24, 2018 4A and 4B Bearded turkey 100
12 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govTurkey Hunts
Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued)
LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT SPRING TURKEY
Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities
(except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 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
4009 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 5A Bearded turkey 100
4010 May 4 - May 24, 2018 5A Bearded turkey 100
4011 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 5B Bearded turkey 100
4012 May 4 - May 24, 2018 5B Bearded turkey 100
4013 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 6A Bearded turkey 200
4014 May 4 - May 24, 2018 6A Bearded turkey 200
4015 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 70
4016 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 70
4017 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 7 Bearded turkey 115
4018 May 4 - May 24, 2018 7 Bearded turkey 115
4019 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 8 and 10 Bearded turkey 200
4020 May 4 - May 24, 2018 8 and 10 Bearded turkey 100
4021 Apr 27 - May 24, 2018 9 Bearded turkey 70
4022 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 12A Bearded turkey 400
4023 May 4 - May 24, 2018 12A Bearded turkey 400
4024 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (2) 13A Bearded turkey 5
4025 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (2) 13A Bearded turkey 10
4026 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (2) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 25
4027 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (2) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 15
4028 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (9) 17A, 17B, and 18B Bearded turkey 5
4029 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (9) 17A, 17B, and 18B Bearded turkey 5
4030 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 19A Bearded turkey 4
4031 May 4 - May 24, 2018 19A Bearded turkey 4
4032 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (10) 20A Bearded turkey 10
4033 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (10) 20A Bearded turkey 10
4034 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 21 Bearded turkey 2
4035 May 4 - May 24, 2018 21 Bearded turkey 2
4036 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 22 Bearded turkey 25
4037 May 4 - May 24, 2018 22 Bearded turkey 25
4038 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 23 Bearded turkey 225
4039 May 4 - May 24, 2018 23 Bearded turkey 175
4040 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 24A Bearded turkey 2
4041 May 4 - May 24, 2018 24A Bearded turkey 2
4042 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 27 Bearded turkey 425
4043 May 4 - May 24, 2018 27 Bearded turkey 350
Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Disabled Veteran\
---- Apr 27 - May 24, 2018 (1) Bearded turkey ---
Wounded Warrior\Purple Heart)
---- Apr 27 - May 24, 2018 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Military) Bearded turkey ---
---- Apr 27 - May 24, 2018 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Other) Bearded turkey ---
Gould’s Turkey
4044 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (3) 29 and 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80) Bearded turkey 10
4045 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (3) 29 and 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80) Bearded turkey 10
4046 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (3) 31 Bearded turkey 3
4047 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (3) 31 Bearded turkey 3
4048 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (3,11) 32 Bearded turkey 1
4049 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (3,11) 32 Bearded turkey 1
4050 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (3,5,8) 33 (north and west of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 5
4051 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (3,5,8) 33 (north and west of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 5
4052 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (3) 34A Bearded turkey 2
4053 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (3) 34A Bearded turkey 2
4054 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (3,8) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Bearded turkey 15
4055 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (3,8) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Bearded turkey 15
4056 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (3,8) 35B Bearded turkey 3
4057 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (3,8) 35B Bearded turkey 3
---- Apr 27 - May 24, 2018 (3,4) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Bearded turkey ---
Rio Grande Turkey
4058 Apr 27 - May 3, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (6) 13B (north of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 2
4059 May 4 - May 24, 2018 (6) 13B (north of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 2
Total 5173
2018 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison, Bear and Raptor Capture Hunt Draw Information 13Turkey Hunts
Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued)
YOUTH-ONLY LIMITED WEAPON
LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOTGUN
SHOOTING SHOOTING
SHOT SPRING SHOT SPRING TURKEY
TURKEY
Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities
(except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 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
Merriam’s Turkey
4060 Apr 20 - Apr 26, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 3C Bearded turkey 50
4061 Apr 20 - Apr 26, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 6A Bearded turkey 140
4062 Apr 20 - Apr 26, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 50
4063 Apr 20 - Apr 26, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 23 Bearded turkey 100
Total 340
YOUTH-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED (LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT) TURKEY
Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities
(except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 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
Merriam’s Turkey
Apr 20 - Apr 26, and May 11 - May 24, 2018 1, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7, 8, 10, 12A, and 27 Bearded turkey
ARCHERY-ONLY SPRING TURKEY
Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities
(except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 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
Gould’s Turkey
4064 Apr 27 - May 24, 2018 (3,5) 33 (south and east of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 2
Total 2
ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED SPRING TURKEY
Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities
(except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 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
Merriam’s Turkey
May 11 - May 24, 2018 1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 12A, 23, and 27 Bearded turkey
Thank You Hunters and Recreational Shooters
Arizona’s rich outdoor heritage is enjoyed by all — formula based on hunting license sales and the state’s
thanks to hunters like you, whose purchase of land area. In 2017, that means more than $21 million
hunting and recreational shooting equipment for game management in Arizona. This money pays
supports wildlife management and habitat en- for game surveys, hunter education classes, wildlife
hancement in the Grand Canyon State. When you water catchment construction, wildlife research and
purchase a rifle, ammunition, archery equipment, shooting range development and operations, among
and other sporting gear, you pay a federal excise other projects.
tax and import duties.
Hunters like you are part of the largest and most suc-
Since 1937, this money has been collected by the fed- cessful wildlife conservation programs in the world…
eral government and redistributed to the states using a thank you.
14 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govYou can also read
