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2020 Spring Turkey, ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

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The 2019–20 Arizona Hunting Regulations (official rules) can be found at www.azgfd.gov or at any Department office or license dealer.

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Applications must be submitted online at www.azgfd.gov.

Hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. AZ time.

You may purchase Arizona hunting licenses and apply for the draw online.

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2020 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information 3

ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT MISSIONTo conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and

manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations.

ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSIONChair, Eric S. Sparks — Tucson

Kurt R. Davis — Phoenix Leland S. “Bill” Brake — Elgin

James E. Goughnour — PaysonJames S. Zieler — St. Johns

ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT5000 W. Carefree Highway

Phoenix, Arizona 85086(602) 942-3000www.azgfd.gov

Ty E. Gray, DirectorTom P. Finley, Deputy Director

REGIONAL OFFICES

REGION I2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935

(928) 367-4281

REGION II 3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86005

(928) 774-5045

REGION III 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409

(928) 692-7700

REGION IV9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365

(928) 342-0091

REGION V 555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745

(520) 628-5376

REGION VI7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207

(480) 981-9400

The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its employment practices, the individual may file a complaint alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s Office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, 602-942-3000, or with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS:WSFR, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s Office as listed above.

This publication is partially paid for through the sale of ad-vertising. The Arizona Game and Fish Department neither endorses products or services listed nor accepts any liabil-ity from the use of listed products or services.

On the Cover: Merriam’s turkey by George Andrejko

Important Information for 2020This list is for informational purposes only and lists the major changes that have occurred since publication of the last regulations booklet. Individuals should thor-oughly read and understand the appropriate regulations prior to submitting an application or going afield. If you have questions, please call (602) 942-3000.

Only Online Applications Are Accepted The deadline to submit online applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. This is the first draw in which paper applications are not accepted.

Hunter Harvest Questionnaire Design Your Hunter Harvest Questionnaire is located on the back of your hunt permit-tag. You will also receive it in the mail. Please take a moment to respond. A unique QR scan code, as well as a web link, will be located on the back of hunt permit-tags. Scan the code to access our Hunter Harvest Questionnaire webpage then select your species (you may need to download a QR reader app to scan the code). Completing your hunter questionnaire, honestly and accurately, is very important to the management of wildlife in Arizona.

Sign-up for a Free Portal Account to Access Draw Results If you don’t have an account, create one for free: www.azgfd.gov, select the green “My Account” button at top right, follow the prompts.

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-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.

Keep Credit Card Information Updated Applicants are encouraged to keep their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will no longer call customers to obtain payment on drawn ap-plications where credit cards have failed. The deadline for updating your credit or debit card information online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. NOTE: If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple applications, please notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Game and Fish could be processed simultaneously.

Drones Drones are considered aircraft and shall not be used to harass wildlife or assist in the taking of wildlife. For more specific information, please review Commis-sion Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-319 and R12-4-320 located on pages 125 and 130 of the 2019-20 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Also, see fair chase information on page 56.

Archery Deer Hunters For your convenience, the January archery deer hunt information is provided in this booklet. See page 26. The season dates for other archery deer hunts can be found in the 2019-20 Arizona Hunting Regulations on page 39.

Nonresident OHV Operators As of Sept. 1, 2019, nonresidents must have a de-cal to operate off-highway vehicles (OHV) in Arizona. The decal must be purchased online from the Arizona Game and Fish Department at www.azgfd.gov. The decal is not available for purchase from department offices.

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Who Can Go?Everyone needs a license to hunt wildlife in Arizona. You need in your possession a val-id hunt or combination hunt and fish license, plus any required hunt permit-tags, nonper-mit-tags, or stamps. Neither a Short-term Combination Hunting and Fishing License nor an Apprentice Hunting License is valid for big game.

Youth ages 10–17 must purchase a Youth Combination Hunting and Fishing license. The license fee is $5.

A person under 10 may hunt wildlife other than big game without a license only when accompanied by a properly licensed person 18 years or older. No more than two unli-censed children may accompany any license holder.

No one under the age of 14 may hunt big game without having completed a Hunter Ed-ucation Course. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. To hunt big game, anyone 10 to 13 years of age must have in their possession a valid combination hunt and fish license, a valid Hunter Education Course completion card, plus any required permit-tags or nonpermit-tags.

Where to Buy LicensesArizona hunting licenses may be purchased online at www.azgfd.gov. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will not mail your li-cense to you. If you would like a paper copy, you must print the license from a home computer. Licenses also can be obtained from any license dealer or Arizona Game and Fish Department office (see locations on page 3 of this booklet).

Lifetime License HoldersIf a lifetime license holder changes residen-cy 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 li-cense. If you are a lifetime license holder who has moved out of state, the 10 per-cent 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 re-

quired 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 imme-diately 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, spouse or minor child of a member of the armed forces of the United States who is on ac-tive duty and stationed in this state for either permanent or temporary duty; or is a mem-ber of the armed forces of the United States on active duty stationed in another state or country but who lists this state as their home of record at the time of applying for a li-cense, permit, tag, or stamp.

Arizona residents may purchase a resident license. All other individuals must purchase a non-resident license.

Apprentice LicenseResident licensed hunters are able to ob-tain a free Apprentice Hunting License valid for two days for use when mentoring a new hunter. This affords new hunters the oppor-tunity 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 ap-prentice hunting license is valid for the taking of small game, fur-bearing animals, preda-tory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. Any required stamps must be purchased in addition to obtaining an Ap-prentice Hunting License. An apprentice may be a resident or non-resident and may only be licensed pursuant to this paragraph once per calendar year. A mentor must be a do-miciled resident of this state who is at least 18 years of age and must possess an an-nual hunting or combination license or a complimentary or lifetime license. A mentor may apply for no more than two apprentice hunting licenses per calendar year. When ap-plying for an apprentice license, the mentor must name the person he or she will be tak-ing afield.

High Achievement Scout LicenseThe High Achievement Scout License is of-fered to a resident youth who has attained either the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scout) or received a Gold Award (Girl Scout). The fee for the reduced license is $5. The applicant must present proof of their rank or award by providing their certification letter, wallet card, or award certificate at any Department office, and complete the High Achievement Scout Li-cense application (Form 306, available on the Department website or at any Department office). This license is not available through the draw. At the age of 21, an Eagle Scout or Gold Award recipient is no longer eligible for the High Achievement Scout License, and from that point forward would be required to purchase an adult license.

Lost License or Tag ReplacementLost licenses, hunt permit-tags, and non-permit-tags may be replaced for a $4 fee at any Arizona Game and Fish Department li-cense dealer. Licenses purchased online can be reprinted for free. Duplicate licenses can be purchased online. Consult R12-4-103 Duplicate Tags and Licenses for additional in-formation. Stamps cannot be replaced, they must be repurchased.

Physically Challenged Hunters Those hunters who are physically challenged may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217 for information about this permit. Contact any Arizona Game and Fish Department office for additional information and applica-tion. The application is also available online.

Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt in ArizonaPursuant to regulations by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), non-immigrant aliens who want to temporarily import firearms and/or ammunition into the United States for the allowable purpose of taking wildlife will need an ATF import permit and valid hunting license in possession at the time of entry/import into the United States. For further information or to make application for the import permit, contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Import Branch at 304-616-4550, or download an ap-

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plication from the ATF website at www.atf.gov.

Tag TransfersShould you be unable to use your big game permit, the Department is unable to reim-burse you for your fees or reinstate your bonus points (except as provided below). However, under Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules there are ways people can transfer big game tags. A $4 transfer fee applies, un-less donating to a non-profit organization. The Commission may prescribe the manner and conditions of transferring and using per-mits and tags under this paragraph, including an application process for a qualified orga-nization, to allow a person to transfer the person’s big game permit or tag to a quali-fied organization for use by:

• A minor child who has a life-threateningmedical condition or by a minor child whohas a permanent physical disability. If achild with a physical disability is under 14years of age, the child must satisfactori-ly complete the Arizona hunter educationcourse or another comparable Hunter Ed-ucation Course that is approved by thedirector.

• A veteran of the armed forces of the Unit-ed States who has a service-connecteddisability. For the purposes of this para-graph “disability” means a permanentphysical impairment that substantial-ly limits one or more major life activitiesrequiring the assistance of another per-son or a mechanical device for physicalmobility.

• “Qualified organization” means a non-profit organization that is qualified undersection 501(c)(3) of the United States in-ternal revenue code and that affordsopportunities and experiences to childrenwith life-threatening medical conditionsor with physical disabilities or to veteranswith service-connected disabilities.

A parent, grandparent or legal guardian may allow the parent’s, grandparent’s or guard-ian’s minor child or minor grandchild to use the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s big game permit or tag to take big game pursu-ant to the following requirements:

• The parent, grandparent or guardian musttransfer the permit or tag to the child in amanner prescribed by the Commission.

• The child receiving the permit or tag mustbe accompanied by a parent, grandparentor guardian when in the field.

• The child must possess a valid hunting li-cense and, if under 14 years of age, mustsatisfactorily complete the Arizona huntereducation course or another comparablehunter education course that is approvedby the Director before participating in thehunt.

• Any big game that is taken counts towardthe child’s bag limit. Once a tag is trans-ferred at a Department office, the originalpermittee may no longer use it.

Visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting and scroll to the additional hunting information. There you will find a link titled “Tag Transfer.” Organi-zations you can donate your tag to are listed on the page.

License Information

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-line (not available to paper applicants).

• Hunters must have a Department PortalAccount.

• Hunters must purchase the Department’sPointGuard Membership. Cost is $5 perspecies. This membership is purchased atthe time of application for each speciesapplied for (Select PointGuard Member-ship at the end of your online application).

• Hunters are only eligible to surrender onetag per species then the next time drawnfor that species, the tag will have to beused (expends bonus points). Once youhave expended your bonus points, you

will then be eligible to participate in Tag Surrender again for that species.

When you surrender your hunt permit-tag:

• You will not receive a refund for the costof your tag.

• The bonus points you expended to drawthe hunt permit-tag will be reinstated.

• The bonus point you would have accruedhad you not drawn will be awarded.

• You must surrender your hunt permit-tagbefore your hunt.

If you transfer your hunt permit-tag to a qualified nonprofit, you may still partici-pate in Tag Surrender:

• You must meet the requirements (listed inthe left column).

• Hunters must provide acceptable proof tothe Department of the Tag Transfer (i.e.,receipt from the qualified nonprofit).

• You must submit your Tag Surrender re-quest and provide proof of the tag beingdonated within 60 days of the donation;and no less than 30 days prior to the nextdraw deadline for that species.

According to rule, the Department has mul-tiple options for re-issuance of surrendered tags. Proximity to start of a hunt, type of tag and demand for the tag will guide decisions about re-issuance of surrendered tags.


Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information

1. Licenses are valid one year from date of purchase.2. All licenses that allow fishing allow for simultaneous

fishing with two poles.3. A Short-term Combo license may be purchased for

any day. Purchaser selects date(s) of validity at time of purchase. If purchased for multiple days, the days need not be consecutive.

Notes: 4. A portion of the application fees are designated for

habitat, access and recruitment/retention.5. Mandatory harvest reporting and physical check-in.6. Not available at license dealers.

7. Permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts.A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.

8. Youth, 16 years of age and older, are required topurchase a federal waterfowl stamp.

The fees listed on this page are valid for 2020 hunts. Please refer to Notes below.LICENSES PRIVILEGES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT

General Hunting1 Allows take of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds.

$37 Not available. See Combination.

Combination Hunt and Fish1,2

Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds.

$57 $160

Youth Combination Hunt and Fish1,2 (ages 10–17)

Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, migratory birds and upland game birds. A valid tag is required for the take of big game animals.

$5 $5

Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish 2,3

Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid stamp is required for the take of migratory game birds. (Not valid when applying for the draw.)

$15/day $20/day

HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only through application and drawing procedures, prices shown include a $13 application fee per applicant for residents and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents.4

RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT RESIDENTYOUTH

NON-RESIDENTYOUTH

Bonus Point $13 $15 $13 $15Antelope Hunt Permit-tag $103 $565 $103 $565Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-tag5 $313 $1,815 $313 $1,815Turkey Hunt Permit-tag $38 $105 $237 (for Youth-Only hunts) $257 (for Youth-Only hunts)

Bear Hunt Permit-tag $38 $165 $38 $165Javelina 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)

Bison – Bull or Any Hunt Permit-tag5 $1,113 $5,415 $1,113 $5,415Bison – Cow or Cow/Yearling Hunt Permit-tag5 $663 $3,265 $663 $3,265Bison — Yearling only Hunt Permit-tag5 $363 $1,765 $363 $1,765Raptor Capture Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-tag (3 tags) $43 $45 $43 $45

NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be purchasedover-the-counter at Department offices or license dealers.


NON-RESIDENTYOUTH

Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag $25 $90Youth-Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag $10 $10Bear Nonpermit-tag5 $25 $150Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag5 $15 $75Javelina Nonpermit-tag $25 $100Elk Nonpermit-tag $135 $650Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag $45 $300Bobcat 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, and snipe (Valid July 1 – June 30)

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Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Spring 2020Hunt permit-tag applications will be accepted and processed in accordance with R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 and this schedule.

DrawingACCEPTANCE DATES1 DEADLINE DATES2

HUNT Applications accepted on or after:

ONLINE: Deadline 11:59 p.m.

(Arizona time):Hunt permit-tags mailed out by:

Spring Turkey (See note 1) Oct. 8, 2019 Nov. 29, 2019

Spring Javelina (See note 1) Oct. 8, 2019 Nov. 29, 2019

Spring Bison (See note 1) Oct. 8, 2019 Nov. 29, 2019

Spring Bear (See note 1) Oct. 8, 2019 Nov. 29, 2019

First Come 3Applications accepted online (if available) or by mail on or after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona time):

Permits available for purchase at all Department offices after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona time):

HUNT ACCEPTANCE DATES ACCEPTANCE DATESSpring Turkey Nov. 18, 2019 Nov. 25, 2019

Spring Javelina Nov. 18, 2019 Nov. 25, 2019

Spring Bison Nov. 18, 2019 Nov. 25, 2019

Spring Bear Nov. 18, 2019 Nov. 25, 2019

Notes:

1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for biggame listed above in early to mid-September, unless otherwisenoted in the Hunt Permit-tag Application schedule.

2. Deadline dates may be extended in the event of a Department-re-lated system failure that prevents the public from submitting anapplication within the deadlines listed above. The online systemslow down due to heavy traffic is not considered a Department-re-lated system failure and may not result in a deadline extension.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid the last minuterush. Application assistance can be obtained Monday through Fri-day (8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Arizona time) by contacting the Department.

3. First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly.No person, including Youth, may submit more than one valid appli-cation per genus for the First Come process, with the exception ofjavelina (see the javelina bag limit de scription). A listing of

leftover permits is available online at www.azgfd.gov under “Big Game Draw” or at any Department office. An online application service for first-come applications may be available by the first-come acceptance date. Please check online before submitting your first-come application. To sub mit first come applications by U.S. mail, please send to: 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: DRAW/FIRST COME.

4. Applicants are encouraged to keep their credit or debit cardpayment information current. If your payment is declinedat the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn.If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple appli-cations, please notify your banking institution that multiplecharges from Arizona Game and Fish could be processedsimultaneously.

Online Applicants 4Deadline for updating your credit or debit card information online and to purchase PointGuard is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time)

Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained onlythrough application and drawing procedures,prices shown include a $13 application fee perapplicant for residents and a $15 application feeper applicant for non-residents.4


NON-RESIDENTYOUTH

Bonus Point $13 $15 $13 $15Antelope Hunt Permit-tag $103 $565 $103 $565Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-tag5 $313 $1,815 $313 $1,815Turkey Hunt Permit-tag $38 $105 $237

(for Youth-Only hunts) $257(for Youth-Only hunts)

Bear Hunt Permit-tag $38 $165 $38 $165Javelina 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)

Bison – Bull or Any Hunt Permit-tag5 $1,113 $5,415 $1,113 $5,415Bison – Cow or Cow/Yearling Hunt Permit-tag5 $663 $3,265 $663 $3,265Bison — Yearling only Hunt Permit-tag5 $363 $1,765 $363 $1,765Raptor Capture Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-tag (3 tags) $43 $45 $43 $45


The DrawWhen the number of hunt permits for a spe-cies in a particular area must be limited to prevent over-harvest of wildlife, the Com-mission Order governing seasons for that species assigns a hunt number to a designat-ed area, and a hunt permit-tag is required to take that species in that area. Hunt per-mit-tags are issued through a computerized random drawing. Big game tags not issued through the drawing process are called nonpermit-tags.

QualificationsIndividuals wishing to participate in a draw-ing or to obtain bonus points must apply online by the deadline specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule found in the current year’s hunt regulations (page 7).

An applicant must possess a license (includ-ing lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’s) that is valid on the last day of the application deadline for that draw. Youth applying for big game hunts must be licensed. If an ap-plicant does not have a license that meets that requirement, he or she must purchase the license at the time of application.

Applying for a HuntThe online application service will be avail-able early to mid-September, see page 10 or visit www.azgfd.gov/draw for more information.

No person, including Youth, may submit more than one valid application per genus of wildlife in any calendar year, except as specified in R12-4-104(H), when genera are drawn in multiple drawings; however the an-nual bag limit still applies.

You can select 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 ap-plication per genus, even if you are mixing weapon choices.

Hunt Permit, Bonus Points DisclaimerThe 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 circumstanc-es beyond the control of the Arizona Game and Fish Department may prevent the per-mit holder from using the permit. In such situations, the Arizona Game and Fish De-partment disclaims any responsibility to reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bo-nus points or to refund any fees, except under specific circumstances, such as activa-tion of military or emergency personnel, as stated in R12-4-107(M).

FeesInformation about fees associated with the online draw process is on page 10.

Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.

Submitting ApplicationsThe online application service will be avail-able in early to mid-September. Please check the Department’s website or sign up for free e-newsletters for regular updates. You can register for e-news at www.azgfd.gov/signup.

The deadline for updating your credit or debit card information online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Thursday, October 24, 2019.

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.

Advantages of Applying Online There are many advantages to submitting an online application:

• You have until Oct. 8 to apply online.

• Apply from home or work — no driving, no mailing;

• Easy to meet the deadline — go to www.azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw”;

• Reduces chances for errors (you must still read your options closely);

• The initial cost to you is only the appli-cation fee and license fee (if you don’t already have a current license);

• The permit-tag cost will only be charged if you are drawn for that species;

• Easy to donate to the Big Game Habitat Fund and benefit wildlife populations; and

• Opportunity to purchase PointGuard.

What Happens to My Application?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 any-one in a group if there are not sufficient hunt permit-tags available for all applicants in that group.

Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each suc-cessful applicant.

What if I’m not Drawn?Please use one of the methods (online or phone) listed on page 10 to access draw re-sults. These methods of access shall serve as the official notification of draw results.

Customers who open a free portal account will receive their draw results online.

Unsuccessful, valid applications will be awarded bonus points.

Big game hunt permit-tags remaining after

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the drawing will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis as specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule on page 7.

First-come permit-tag results are not posted. If successful, you will receive your tag in the mail within 10-15 business days.

Obtaining a Bonus Point OnlyIn the event you do not wish to participate in a big game drawing for species offered in this draw, but still wish to accumulate bonus points for these genera, you may “obtain a bonus point.”

A bonus point hunt number is established within each applicable Commission Order.

You may obtain only one bonus point per genus per drawing.

To apply for a bonus point only, the individual must be 10 years old by the deadline date as specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule on page 7.

To apply for a bonus point only, you must have a license valid through deadline day of that draw. A bonus point costs you only the license fee (if needed) and the appli-cation fee per applicant. See page 6 for license fees.

If applying for more than one species for

bonus points, you must complete a separate application for each species.

If you apply for a bonus point only using the established bonus point hunt number, you may NOT submit another applica-tion 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 num-ber. The application will not be included in the random number drawing and the individual(s) on the application will each re-ceive a bonus point for that genus.

Draw Information

3 Tips for Submitting Your Online ApplicationYour hunting or combo license must be valid on Oct. 8. All applicants, including youth applying for big game hunts, must possess a license that is valid on the last day of the application period for that draw. You can buy a license online at www.azgfd.gov.

Submit your application before the deadline of Oct. 8, and set up a portal account and purchase PointGuard at a later time. You can purchase PointGuard up until the deadline of Oct. 24 at 11:59 p.m.

Know your Department ID. You must have this number to submit your application. Three ways to get your Department ID:

1. Log in to your portal account on www.azgfd.gov and click on “View Details” under “My AZGFD Dashboard.” YourDepartment ID will be at the top of that page under the “My Dashboard” heading. If it says SSN, your DepartmentID is your full Social Security number without the dashes (for example: XXXXXXXXX).

2. Check your hunting license. If your license was purchased online, the Department ID is printed on it. If it says SSN,your Department ID is your full Social Security number without the dashes (for example: XXXXXXXXX). If your li-cense was purchased from an Arizona Game and Fish Department office, the Department ID will be printed on thelicense unless it is your Social Security number, in which case the words “Department ID” will not appear on yourlicense. Use your Social Security number without the dashes (for example: XXXXXXXXX). For licenses not purchasedonline or from an Arizona Game and Fish Department office, call 602-942-3000 for assistance.

3. Call the department’s customer service representatives at 602-942-3000 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.


Apply Online for Big Game Hunts and Bonus Points at www.azgfd.gov

What If I Buy a License When I Apply for My Hunt?If you purchase a hunting or fishing license online, you must print the license from your home printer. Your license will not be mailed to you.

Are There Any Additional Fees for Applying Online?No. The application fee per applicant is the same whether applying online or by paper. The application fee is $13 per appli-cant for residents and $15 per applicant for non-residents.

Can I Apply for a Bonus Point Only? Yes. Select Bonus Point Only when prompted. You must have a current hunting license or purchase one. You will be charged the appro-priate application fee ($13 application fee per applicant for residents and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents).

What are the License Requirements?When applying for a hunt, you must have a license valid through deadline day of that

draw. If drawn for a hunt permit-tag, you must also have a valid license at the time of the hunt. These may not be the same license. Please contact customer service if you have any questions. See below for phone numbers.

How Do I Pay? A valid credit or debit card (Visa or Master-Card) must be used when applying online. Your card will be charged once for the ap-plication fee and second time if you are successful in drawing a permit-tag. Appli-cants are encouraged to keep their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will no longer call customers to obtain payment on drawn applications where credit cards have failed. Deadline for up-dating your credit or debit card information online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Thursday, October 24, 2019.

If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple applications, please notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Game and Fish could be pro-cessed simultaneously.

IMPORTANT: Applicants are encouraged to keep their credit or debit card information up to date; if your card becomes invalid for any reason before the credit card update dead-line, update your information online for each species you applied for by selecting the “up-date my payment information” option and providing the required information. The De-partment is not responsible for any overdraft charge incurred due to insufficient funds.

What You Need for Each ApplicantTo apply online, simply log on to the Arizona Game and Fish Department website at www.azgfd.gov, place the cursor on “Apply for a Draw” on the main webpage and follow the step by-step instructions. We recommend you have your hunter list (including first and last names, dates of birth, Department identifi-cation number, and Social Security Number) and hunt choices completed with all the re-quired information for each hunter prior to logging on to apply. This will make for a quicker application process.

The online application will be available early to mid-September.

Useful Phone NumbersWant 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 pro-vide 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) 942-3000Choose 1 for known extension or nameChoose 2 for Draw, Bonus Points and Hunting and Fishing license info.Choose 3 for WatercraftChoose 4 for RegionsChoose 5 for Customer ServiceChoose 6 for Shooting Range

Report a Game or Fish Violation1 (800) 352-0700

Report Vandalism or Livestock Depredation 1 (800) VANDALS (826-3257)

Mandatory Harvest Reporting of:These numbers are only for reporting your bear and mountain lion harvests or raptor captures.

Bear 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327)Lion 1 (877) 438-0447 Raptor 1 (855) 970-HAWK (4295)


Apply onlinefor the 2020 spring hunt draw.

Deadline is Oct. 8, 2019ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.

WWW.AZGFD.GOV


LEGAL REQUIREMENTSLicense 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 Hunts

For further information on turkeys, their habitat, range, natural history, or where you can hunt them

in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov.

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Turkey: Commission Order 5LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT SPRING TURKEYOpen 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 Permits4000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one).

Merriam’s Turkey4001 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 1 Bearded turkey 4504002 May 1 - May 21, 2020 1 Bearded turkey 3754003 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 3B Bearded turkey 1504004 May 1 - May 21, 2020 3B Bearded turkey 754005 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 3C Bearded turkey 1504006 May 1 - May 21, 2020 3C Bearded turkey 504007 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 4A and 4B Bearded turkey 1004008 May 1 - May 21, 2020 4A and 4B Bearded turkey 100


Turkey Hunts

Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued)LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT SPRING TURKEYOpen 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 Permits4009 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 5A Bearded turkey 1254010 May 1 - May 21, 2020 5A Bearded turkey 1254011 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 5B Bearded turkey 1254012 May 1 - May 21, 2020 5B Bearded turkey 1254013 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 6A Bearded turkey 2004014 May 1 - May 21, 2020 6A Bearded turkey 2004015 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 704016 May 1 - May 21, 2020 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 704017 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 7 Bearded turkey 1154018 May 1 - May 21, 2020 7 Bearded turkey 1154019 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 8 and 10 Bearded turkey 2004020 May 1 - May 21, 2020 8 and 10 Bearded turkey 1004021 Apr 24 - May 21, 2020 9 Bearded turkey 704022 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 12A Bearded turkey 4004023 May 1 - May 21, 2020 12A Bearded turkey 4004024 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 (2) 13A Bearded turkey 54025 May 1 - May 21, 2020 (2) 13A Bearded turkey 104026 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 (2) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 254027 May 1 - May 21, 2020 (2) 13B (south of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 154028 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 (9) 17A, 17B, and 18B Bearded turkey 54029 May 1 - May 21, 2020 (9) 17A, 17B, and 18B Bearded turkey 54030 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 19A Bearded turkey 54031 May 1 - May 21, 2020 19A Bearded turkey 54032 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 (10) 20A Bearded turkey 104033 May 1 - May 21, 2020 (10) 20A Bearded turkey 104034 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 21 Bearded turkey 24035 May 1 - May 21, 2020 21 Bearded turkey 24036 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 22 Bearded turkey 254037 May 1 - May 21, 2020 22 Bearded turkey 254038 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 23 Bearded turkey 2004039 May 1 - May 21, 2020 23 Bearded turkey 1754040 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 24A Bearded turkey 34041 May 1 - May 21, 2020 24A Bearded turkey 34042 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 27 Bearded turkey 4504043 May 1 - May 21, 2020 27 Bearded turkey 375---- Apr 24 - May 21, 2020 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Military) Bearded turkey 8

---- Apr 24 - May 21, 2020 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Disabled Veteran\Wounded Warrior\Purple Heart) Bearded turkey 4

---- Apr 24 - May 21, 2020 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B (Other) Bearded turkey 4Gould’s Turkey

4044 May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3) 29 and 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80) Bearded turkey 124045 May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3) 29 and 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80) Bearded turkey 124046 May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3) 31 Bearded turkey 34047 May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3) 31 Bearded turkey 34048 May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3,11) 32 Bearded turkey 14049 May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3,11) 32 Bearded turkey 14050 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3,5,8) 33 (north and west of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 34051 May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3,5,8) 33 (north and west of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 34052 May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3,5,8) 33 (north and west of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 34053 May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3) 34A Bearded turkey 24054 May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3) 34A Bearded turkey 24055 May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3,8) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Bearded turkey 154056 May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3,8) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Bearded turkey 154057 May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3,8) 35B Bearded turkey 34058 May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3,8) 35B Bearded turkey 3---- May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3,4,8) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Bearded turkey 3---- May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3,4,8) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Bearded turkey 2

Rio Grande Turkey4059 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 (6) 13B (north of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 24060 May 1 - May 21, 2020 (6) 13B (north of Wolfhole - Jacobs Well Road) Bearded turkey 2Total 5,351


Turkey Hunts

Thank You Hunters and Recreational ShootersArizona’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 en-hancement 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 fed-eral government and redistributed to the states using a

formula based on hunting license sales and the state’s land area. In 2018, that means more than $22 million for

game management in Arizona. This money pays for game surveys, hunter education classes, wildlife water catchment construction, wildlife research and shoot-ing range development and operations, among other projects.

Hunters like you are part of the largest and most suc-cessful wildlife conservation programs in the world…

thank you.

Turkey: Commission Order 5 (continued)YOUTH-ONLY LIMITED WEAPON SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT SPRING TURKEYOpen 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 PermitsMerriam’s Turkey

4061 Apr 17 - Apr 23, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 3C Bearded turkey 504062 Apr 17 - Apr 23, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 6A Bearded turkey 1404063 Apr 17 - Apr 23, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 (7) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Bearded turkey 504064 Apr 17 - Apr 23, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 23 Bearded turkey 100Total 340

YOUTH-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED (LIMITED WEAPON-SHOTGUN SHOOTING SHOT) TURKEYOpen 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 WildlifeMerriam’s TurkeyApr 17 - Apr 23, and May 8 - May 21, 2020 1, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7, 8, 10, 12A, and 27 Bearded turkey

ARCHERY-ONLY SPRING TURKEYOpen 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 PermitsGould’s Turkey

4065 Apr 24 - Apr 30, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3,5) 33 (south and east of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 14066 May 1 - May 7, and May 15 - May 28, 2020 (3,5) 33 (south and east of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 14067 May 8 - May 28, 2020 (3,5) 33 (south and east of Redington Road) Bearded turkey 1Total 3

ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED SPRING TURKEYOpen 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 WildlifeMerriam’s TurkeyMay 8 - May 21, 2020 1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 12A, 23, and 27 Bearded turkey


Turkey Notes:1. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to turkey

hunting only to properly licensed hunters who meet the qualifications as “Authorized Participants” according to the installation hunting policies outlined on the National Guard Website. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Hunters must log onto the National Guard Website and read the installation policies and security requirements in order to have access to Camp Navajo hunt numbers: https://dema.az.gov/army-national-guard/camp-navajo/garrison-operations/camp-na-vajo-hunting-information. An applicant who applies for a category of permit for which he or she is not eligible to participate may not be authorized to participate in the hunt. All hunters are required to show proof of atten-dance in a hunter safety education course during paperwork submission for the Camp Navajo permit. Increases in Force Protection Conditions, training missions and industrial operations may result in partial or complete hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is can-celled hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensat-ed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department or Camp Navajo. Camp Navajo will charge a recreation fee for all hunters. No cash will be taken, only personal checks and money orders. The cost of the recreation fee can be found at the Camp Navajo Website above or by emailing the hunt coordinator at the email address found on Camp Navajo’s website.

2. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting.

3. Turkeys in Units 29, 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80), 31, 32, 33, 34A, 35A, and 35B are Gould’s turkeys.

4. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A

is open to turkey hunting only to properly li-censed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth-only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates, and/or special regulations must be obtained from Fort Hua-chuca. 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 secu-rity, hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Ap-plications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline.

5. The following county parks and county pre-serves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Unit 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, and Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33. Hunting in Coun-ty Parks 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.

6. Turkeys in Unit 13B (north of Wolfhole-Ja-cob Well Road) are Rio Grande turkeys.

7. Rogers Lake Coconino County Natural Area in Unit 6B is open to turkey hunting; this area is closed to all vehicle access and is closed to motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within ¼ mile of any oc-cupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or developed trailhead.

8. Turkeys occur near residential areas in these units. Be aware, without permission you may not discharge a firearm within a ¼ mile of an occupied residence while hunting (per A.R.S. 17-309 A 4). If hunting in proximity to devel-oped areas, consider hunting with a bow or crossbow.

9. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 17B within ¼ mile of an oc-cupied residence or building are closed to turkey hunting during this season: beginning at the junction of Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10) and Williamson Valley Rd (County Rd 5) west on Iron Springs Rd to Contreras Rd; north and west on Contreras Rd to Ton-to Rd (FR 102); north on FR 102 to Fair Oaks Rd; east on Fair Oaks Rd to Williamson Val-ley Rd (FR 6); south on Williamson Valley Rd to Iron Springs Rd.

10. Within the following described area, those portions of Unit 20A within ¼ mile of an oc-cupied residence or building are closed to turkey hunting during this season: begin-ning at the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer; west on Central Ave to Miami St; south on Miami St to Main St; west on Main St to First St; south on First St to Fair Mist Ave; east on Fair Mist Ave to Jef-ferson St; southwest on Jefferson St which becomes Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177); con-tinue south and west on Goodwin Rd (County Rd 177) to Senator Hwy (FR 52); north and west on Senator Hwy (FR 52) to Wolf Creek Rd; west on Wolf Creek to Indian Creek Rd; north on Indian Creek Rd to Hwy 89; south on Hwy 89 to the Copper Creek Rd (FR 53); north on FR 53 to Copper Basin Rd; west on Copper Basin Rd to Iron Springs Rd (County Rd 10); north and east on Iron Springs Rd to Miller Valley Rd; south on Miller Valley Rd to Grove Ave; south on Grove Ave to Gurley St; east on Gurley St to Hwy 69; east and south on Hwy 69 to the eastern junction of Hwy 69 and Central Ave in Mayer.

11. Hunter access is extremely restricted in this unit. Applicants should secure access before applying.

Turkey Hunts

PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR HUNTER QUESTIONNAIRE.


Javelina Hunts

For further information on javelina, their habitat, range, natural history, or

where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov.

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Tag Required Hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. EXCEPT for General Nonpermit and Archery-Only Nonpermit Javelina seasons where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a Department office or license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114.


Legal Methods of Take General Hunt and Youth-Only Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. HAM: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-318. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216.

Bag Limit Two (2) javelina per calendar year (except as prescribed in R12-4-120) with no more than one (1) javelina taken per open area as defined in each hunt number. The bag limit may be filled in any combination of permit-tag (draw tag or first-come left over draw tag as long as differing hunt numbers) or nonpermit-tag (over-the-counter tag) hunts as prescribed in R12-4-114. No more than one (1) permit-tag shall be issued per hunter through the initial draw.

To hunt javelina in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a javelina tag. To hunt javelina in General, Youth-Only, HAM and Archery-Only seasons, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. To hunt javelina in an Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag season, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114.

The Department offers “Youth-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a “Youth-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Youth-Only” designated hunt. Persons between the ages of 10 and 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director 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. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.

Javelina: Commission Order 6GENERAL SPRING JAVELINAOpen 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 Permits5000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one).5001 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), 8, and 9 Any javelina 2005002 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (26) 10 and 18A Any javelina 225

5003 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands and National Wildlife Refuges) Any javelina 350

5004 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 17A and 17B Any javelina 5005005 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 18B Any javelina 500


Javelina Hunts

Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued)GENERAL SPRING JAVELINAOpen 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 Permits5006 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 19A Any javelina 3505007 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 19B Any javelina 2505008 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 20A Any javelina 3505009 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 20B Any javelina 6255010 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 20C Any javelina 3505011 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (3) 21 Any javelina 5005012 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 22 Any javelina 5505013 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 23 Any javelina 3755014 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 24A Any javelina 2005015 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 24B Any javelina 2505016 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 27 Any javelina 1005017 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 28 Any javelina 2505018 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 29 Any javelina 1005019 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (2) 30A Any javelina 3005020 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 30B Any javelina 1755021 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (8) 31 Any javelina 2505022 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (8,11) 32 Any javelina 4505023 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (11) 33 Any javelina 4505024 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 34A Any javelina 6255025 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (11) 34B Any javelina 1005026 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Any javelina 755027 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 35B Any javelina 1755028 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (2,11) 36A Any javelina 5255029 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (2,11,12) 36B Any javelina 5255030 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (2,11,19) 36C Any javelina 3255031 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (3,11,13,16,19) 37A Any javelina 8505032 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (7) 37B Any javelina 9005033 Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 42 and 44A (except National Wildlife Refuges) Any javelina 100---- Feb 21 - Feb 27, 2020 (1) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any javelina 16

Total 11,866

CHAMP JAVELINA (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 Permits5034 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (2,11,12,19) 36A, 36B, and 36C Any javelina 25Total 25

GENERAL NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED JAVELINAOpen 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 WildlifeJan 1 - Dec 31, 2020 (17) Lower Gila River Hunt Area in 41 Any javelina

YOUTH-ONLY SPRING JAVELINAOpen 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 Permits5035 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), 8, and 9 Any javelina 1255036 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (26) 10, 17A, 17B, 18A, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 150

5037 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands and National Wildlife Refuges) Any javelina 50

5038 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 18B Any javelina 1255039 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (3) 20B and 21 Any javelina 1255040 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 20C Any javelina 1255041 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (18) 22 and 23 Any javelina 1005042 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (18) 24A and 24B Any javelina 60


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Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued)YOUTH-ONLY SPRING JAVELINAOpen 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 Permits5043 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 27 Any javelina 255044 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (2,8,11) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any javelina 1505045 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (3,7,11,13,16,19) 33, 37A, and 37B Any javelina 1505046 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (11) 34A and 34B Any javelina 405047 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any javelina 205048 Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2020 (2,11,12,19) 36A, 36B, and 36C Any javelina 100---- Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (1) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any javelina 10

Total 1,355

HAM SPRING JAVELINAOpen 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 Permits5049 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), 8, and 9 Any javelina 1005050 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (26) 10 and 18A Any javelina 755051 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 15A and 15B Any javelina 50

5052 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands and National Wildlife Refuges) Any javelina 100

5053 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 17A and 17B Any javelina 1505054 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 18B Any javelina 2755055 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 19A Any javelina 1005056 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 19B Any javelina 1005057 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 20A Any javelina 1755058 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 20B Any javelina 3005059 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 20C Any javelina 3505060 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (3) 21 Any javelina 2005061 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (18) 22 Any javelina 4005062 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (18) 23 Any javelina 2755063 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 24A Any javelina 1355064 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (18) 24B Any javelina 1005065 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 27 Any javelina 505066 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 28 Any javelina 855067 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 29 Any javelina 405068 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (2) 30A Any javelina 1005069 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 30B Any javelina 1255070 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (8) 31 Any javelina 1005071 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (8,11) 32 Any javelina 3005072 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (11) 33 Any javelina 3255073 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 34A Any javelina 3255074 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (11) 34B Any javelina 305075 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Any javelina 805076 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 35B Any javelina 805077 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (2,11) 36A Any javelina 2505078 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (2,11,12) 36B Any javelina 2005079 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (2,11,19) 36C Any javelina 1505080 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (3,11,13,16,19) 37A Any javelina 3755081 Feb 7 - Feb 17, 2020 (7) 37B Any javelina 500Total 6,000

ARCHERY-ONLY SPRING JAVELINAOpen 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 Permits5082 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (25) 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), 8, and 9 Any javelina 575

5083 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (3,6,14,21,25)

10, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands and National Wildlife Refuges), 18A, 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B (except National Wildlife Refuges)

Any javelina 800

5084 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (25) 17A, 17B, 18B, 19A, 19B, and 20A Any javelina 15005085 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (15,25) 20B Any javelina 4505086 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (25) 20C Any javelina 350


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1. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to deer hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents holding a val-id Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regula-tions 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. Ap-plications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline.

2. The Buenos Aires Refuge is open to javelina hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed.

3. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open

to hunting.

4. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: those private lands ly-ing just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East.

5. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. Hunting is not permitted in the following area of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes County Is-land in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East.

6. Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) access is subject to military operations/closure and requires an Access Permit through the iSportsman program at: www.luke.isports-man.net. Unit 40B on BMGR-West is open to hunting as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except in the Restricted Ar-eas which are closed to all public recreation. For BMGR-East, only hunters with a current Desert Bighorn Sheep tag and their specified participants may access designated BMGR-E areas to hunt in Unit 40B, or transit to Units 46A or 46B, and only after receiving a Spe-cial Use Permit (SUP) issued by Luke AFB. No

other hunting or access is permitted in Unit 40B on BMGR-East lands. Hunters in BMGR-East Unit 40A (east of SR-85) require only the iSportsman Access Permit, but must also avoid Restricted Areas. It is the sportsman’s responsibility to know his/her location and remain clear of unauthorized areas. For ad-ditional information, contact Luke Air Force Base for BMGR-E: 623-856-7216 or 623-856-1758; or Marine Corps Air Station Yuma for BMGR-W: (928) 269-3115.

7. The Florence Military Reservation (training areas B and D: the areas north and south of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is subject to short term closures due to mili-tary 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 Res-ervation at (602) 267-2062. A map of the Florence Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the search box).

8. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravai-pa Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in

Javelina Notes:

Javelina: Commission Order 6 (continued)ARCHERY-ONLY SPRING JAVELINAOpen 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 Permits5087 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (3,25) 21 Any javelina 3505088 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (18,25) 22 Any javelina 4505089 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (18,25) 23 Any javelina 3005090 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (25) 24A Any javelina 1005091 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (18,25) 24B Any javelina 1505092 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (25) 27 Any javelina 755093 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (2,8,11,25) 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 Any javelina 9505094 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (3,7,11,13,19,25) 33, 37A, and 37B Any javelina 16005095 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (11,25) 34A and 34B Any javelina 4005096 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (25) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any javelina 2005097 Jan 1 - Jan 23, 2020 (2,11,12,19,25) 36A, 36B, and 36C Any javelina 500

---- Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2020 (1,20,25) Fort Huachuca (restricted to areas 3-1, 3-2, G, and K) in Unit 35A Any javelina 20

---- Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2020 (1,25) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any javelina 16Total 8,786

ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED SPRING JAVELINAOpen 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 WildlifeJan 1 - Jan 31, 2020 (3,22,23,24,25) 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 7, 9, and 11M Any javelinaJan 1 - Jan 31, and Dec 11 - Dec 31, 2020 (3,4,5,9,10,15,25) 25M, 26M, and 38M Any javelina


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R12-4-802) is allowed by permit only, avail-able through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For more in-formation, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4400 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa.htm.

9. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area and Tucson Mountain Park in Unit 38M are open to ar-chery hunting, except those portions within ¼ mile of any occupied residence or build-ing, developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, boat ramp, or golf course are closed to hunting. Developed areas do not include trails. Archery hunt-ers planning to hunt the Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area must check-in with the Ari-zona Game and Fish Department’s Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. Tucson Mountain Park is a Pima County Park that occurs within the boundaries of the Tuc-son Mountain Wildlife Area. The boundary for Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area is as fol-lows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the Saguaro National Monument boundary (Township 13 South, Range 11 East, Section 33); south about 1 mile to the El Paso Nat-ural Gas Pipeline; southeast along El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline to Sandario Rd; south on Sandario Rd about 2 miles to the south-west corner of Township 14 South, Range 11 East, Section 15; east along this section line to the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline; southeast along the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline to AZ Hwy 86 (Ajo Hwy); easterly on AZ Hwy 86 to the Tucson city limits; north along the city limits to Silverbell Rd; north-west on Silverbell Rd to Twin Peaks Rd; west on Twin Peaks Rd to Sandario Rd; south on Sandario Rd to the Saguaro National Mon-ument boundary; west and south along the monument boundary to northwest corner of the Saguaro National Monument boundary (Township 13 South, Range 11 East, Section 33).

10. Within Unit 25M, all incorporated lands, in-cluding private property within municipal boundaries, are closed to hunting unless opened under Commission Order. Incorpo-rated includes all municipal and corporate limits.

11. The following Pima County parks and pre-serves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Ran-cho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buck-elew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortol-ita Mountain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails.

12. The following described area in Unit 36B is closed to hunting: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sec-tions 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting.

13. The following described area in the Town of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: beginning at the intersection of Sanders Road and Avra Valley Road; north on Sand-ers Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Ar-izona Project Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Val-ley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Road.

14. The following described area in the Town of Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 West and Sec-tions 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West.

15. The following parks and preserves in Mari-copa County are open to hunting as defined in R12-4-321 and are open for archery-only: Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Es-trella Mountain and McDowell Mountain Regional parks; McDowell Sonoran Preserve; and portions of Skyline Regional Park (Back Country designated area only – contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shoot-ing range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails.

16. The area in Unit 37A in the Town of Marana is subject to temporary closures in Febru-ary for special events. All state lands located south of Cochie Canyon Trail in Township 11 South, Range 12 East.

17. Lower Gila River Hunt Area in Unit 41 - That portion of Unit 41 south of the Yuma Proving Grounds (YPG) boundary, YPG old County Road, northern Red Mountain Farm’s power-line road, southeasterly along the Fort Horn Monument Road, and south of the Palo-mas-Hyder Road. The number of javelina in this hunt area are very low; hunt success is expected to be low. Hunt access may be restricted on private property; ensure you obtain permission to hunt on private land. More information on this hunt is available on the Department’s website at http://azgfd-portal.az.gov/Hunting/NonPermitOTCTags.

18. The posted portions of Roosevelt Wildlife


Area are closed to hunting in Units 22, 23, and 24B from November 15 through Feb-ruary 15 as prescribed in R12-4-801 and R12-4-802.

19. The following City of Tucson Water Prop-erties located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, and Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tucson Water Properties are closed to hunting. All open City of Tucson proper-ties are foot access only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in box-es located at designated entry points.

20. For this hunt, open areas are restricted to subunits 3-1, 3-2, G, and K within Fort Hua-chuca. Any use of these tags to take javelina in other areas is prohibited. This hunt is of-fered as a management hunt to reduce the incursion of javelina onto Libby Army Airfield. Hunting within the perimeter of Libby Army Airfield is prohibited. Descritpions of these subuints will be provided by Fort Huachuca.

21. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is closed to javelina hunting except those areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed U.S. citi-zens holding a valid YPG Hunting Access Permit and coordinating with YPG Range Control. Hunters drawn for units 41W, 43A, or 43B who plan to hunt on YPG must ob-tain a hunting access permit before entering YPG. All persons accompanying the hunter on YPG must also have a permit. The per-mit must be with the permit holder at all times when on YPG. Access permits are is-sued through iSportsman at https://yuma.isportsman.net/. Applicants must register online at iSportsman, after which, YPG will conduct a background check which takes 2 to 3 business days. All persons, excluding minors, are required to be vetted PRIOR to entry upon the installation. Once the back-ground is cleared, applicants must log into

their iSportsman account to view the range safety materials. After that, hunters can ob-tain the Hunting Access Permit. Furthermore, all firearms must be registered at either at the visitor center or through iSportsman pri-or to entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms into the visitor center. The weapon registra-tion must be with the weapon, while on YPG. Visitor Center hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm. Due to mili-tary activities some hunting areas may be temporarily closed on short notice. Updates will be posted on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/USAYPG, or through iSports-man. For information visit https://yuma.isportsman.net; email: [email protected] or call (928)328-2125.

22. For hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Ari-zona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Bar T Bar Ranch and Flying M Ranch lo-cated in the northern portion of Units 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass and adherence to Ranch Rules is required to access these ranches. Signage at points of entrance to the ranch provides notification of the Landowner Com-pact Agreement. The free Ranch Pass, a copy of Ranch Rules, and location map may be obtained online from the Department’s Land-owner Relations Program web page www.azgfd.com/landowner-compact. Ranch Pass-es and Ranch Rules for the Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes locat-ed at either of the two entrance points onto the ranch. Ranch Passes and Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may also be obtained at the Meteor Crater Gas Station/Convenience Store.

23. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North - 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 Eco-systems Management Program via e-mail at

[email protected] or by calling (928) 734-3673, (928) 734-3672 or (928) 734-3671 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (MST). Please con-tact in advance to gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit 5B North, access is permit-ted 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 ac-cess points.

24. Hopi Trust Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North – The Hopi Tribe Wildlife & Ecosystems Man-agement Program requires all AZGFD State Certified/Licensed Outfitters and Guides who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North to contact the Hopi Tribe Office of Revenue Commission at (928) 734-3673, (928) 734-3672 or (928) 734-3671 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (MST) to obtain an annual Hopi Tribal Business License. Upon approval of a Hopi Tribal Business License, access to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranch may be obtained via email at [email protected] or by calling numbers listed above.

25. In accordance with R12-4-303, it is unlawful to discharge an arrow or bolt within ¼ mile of an occupied residence or building with-out the owner’s permission.

26. Fort Rock Ranch in portions of Units 18A has restricted access. A limited number of access opportunities are available to youth hunters only. If you are a youth hunter, age 17 or under, who drew this hunt and are interested in hunting on the Fort Rock Ranch, you must submit your request by De-cember 31 through the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Access Program web-site: www.azgfd.com/landowner-compact/fort-rock-ranch-access/.

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Bison Hunts

For further information on bison their habitat, range, natural history, or

where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov.

■ Distribution



Tag Required Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114.


Legal Methods of Take Bow and arrow, crossbow, centerfire handguns, centerfire rifles, muzzleloading rifles, or all other rifles using black powder as prescribed in R12-4-304. Note that bow and arrow, crossbow, or centerfire handguns may NOT be used for the Raymond Herd.

Bag Limit One (1) bison in a lifetime except as prescribed in R12-4-120.

To hunt bison in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a bison tag. To hunt bison in any season, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw.

BISON SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Bison meat taken under this Order may be sold as prescribed in R12-4-305. SEE BISON HUNT REGULATIONS UNDER R12-4-306.

HOUSE ROCK BISON HUNT SPECIAL NOTE: During the House Rock herd hunts, a significant portion of the herd has moved to the Grand Canyon Nation-al Park where hunting is not allowed. Hunters are advised that their ability to successfully harvest a bison may be significantly impacted. As with any hunt, circumstances beyond the control of the Arizona Game and Fish Department may prevent the permit holder from being successful. The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Commission disclaims any responsibility to reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bonus points, to refund any fees, or to provide any other form of relief.

The House Rock bison hunt is considered to be one of the most difficult hunts in the state. Bison can be difficult to locate. Plan on spending the entire season hunting, as an abbreviated hunt will lower your chances of success. Bison hunters must dress and care for their own animals; the Department will not assist. House Rock hunters should be prepared for remote and primitive conditions. High clearance or four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Some portions of House Rock herd area are included in the U.S. Forest Service wilderness system that does not preclude hunter access but does limit their means of trans-portation and equipment usage. Hunts occurring later in the fall may be affected by snow making access more difficult. Hunters should be prepared for severe winter conditions and low availability of bison.

For more information, visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting/species/biggame/buffalo or call the Flagstaff Regional Office at 928-774-5045.


Bison Hunts

Bison Notes:1. A hunter with a bison hunt permit-tag for

this hunt will be sent a letter explaining the hunt procedure and how to contact the Department for follow up informa-tion. The hunter shall be accompanied by an authorized Department employee who shall designate the animal to be harvested.

2. An unsuccessful hunter, or hunter who did not hunt, with a bison hunt permit-tag for the House Rock herd shall check out in person or by telephone at either the Department’s Flagstaff regional of-

fice (928-774-5045) or the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters within three days following the close of the season. A successful bison hunter shall report infor-mation about the kill to the Department within three business days after taking the bison either in person at the House Rock Wildlife Area headquarters or in per-son or by telephone at the Department’s Flagstaff regional office. If the kill is report-ed by telephone, the report shall include the name of the hunter, the hunter’s tag

number, the sex of the bison taken, the number of days hunted, and a telephone number where the hunter can be reached for additional information (R12-4-306).

3. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting.

4. The Grand Canyon National Park is closed to hunting.

Bison: Commission Order 8GENERAL SPRING BISONOpen 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 Permits7000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one).7020 Mar 6 - Mar 9, 2020 (1,2,3,4) House Rock Wildlife Area only in Unit 12A East Designated bull bison 1

7021 Jan 1 - Jun 10, 2020 (2,3,4) 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) Bull bison only 25

7022 Jun 12 - Jun 24, 2020 (2,3,4) 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) Bull bison only 12

7023 Jun 26 - Jul 29, 2020 (2,3,4) 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) Bull bison only 12

7024 Jul 31 - Aug 19, 2020 (2,3,4) 12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd) Cow bison only 12

Total 62


Bear Hunts

For further information on bears, their habitat, range, natural history,

or where you can hunt them in Arizona, please visit www.azgfd.gov.

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Tag Required Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. EXCEPT for General Nonpermit or Archery-Only Nonpermit bear, a bear nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a Department office or license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114.

Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216.

Bag Limit One (1) bear per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120.

To hunt spring bear in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a bear tag. To hunt bear during a spring General or Archery-Only season, you must apply through the draw for a hunt permit-tag. To hunt bear during a spring General Nonpermit-Tag or Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag season, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114.

BEAR SPECIAL REGULATIONS: Hunters are responsible for calling 1-800-970-BEAR (2327) before hunting to determine if their desired hunt unit is still open.

MANDATORY REPORTING (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.

MANDATORY PHYSICAL INSPECTION (R12-4-308): Within 10 days of taking a bear, the hunter (or their designee) shall present the bear’s skull and hide with attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection. If the skull is frozen, it should be defrosted prior to presenting for inspection as a premolar tooth will be removed from the bear. If the hide is frozen, ensure that the attached proof of sex is accessible and identifiable. Successful hunters are encouraged to contact the nearest Department office by telephone to coordinate inspections.

In accordance with R12-4-305(H), an individual may retain the carcass of a bear taken under ARS 17-302 when the season is closed.

Bear: Commission Order 9GENERAL SPRING BEAR (HUNT PERMIT-TAG REQUIRED)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 Female Harvest Limit

8000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one).8001 Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 5 18002 Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,8) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 5 1---- Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,7) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 2 1

Total 12


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2020 ANNUAL FEMALE BEAR HARVEST LIMIT (REFER TO NOTE 4)Unit Limit Unit Limit Unit Limit1, 2A, 2B, 2C 13 19A 6 29, 30A 103B 10 22N 11 30B 23C 6 22S 6 31 94B 6 23N 17 32 66B 6 23S 15 33 710, 18A, 19B 3 24A 9 34A 817A, 17B, 18B, 20A, 20B 8 27 30 35A, 35B, FTHU 13

Bear: Commission Order 9 (continued)GENERAL NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED SPRING BEAROpen 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 Female Harvest LimitMar 20 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4) 1, 2A, 2B, and 2C Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1Mar 20 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9,12) 10, 18A, and 19B Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1

Mar 20 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9,10,13) 17A, 17B, 18B, 20A, and 20B Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 2

Mar 20 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4,11) 19A Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9) 22 Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,6,9) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9) 24A Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 2Mar 20 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4) 27 Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 3Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9) 29 and 30A Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9) 30B Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,5,9) 31 Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 2Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,5,8,9) 32 Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 2

Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,9) 35A and 35B (except Fort Huachuca) Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 2

ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED SPRING BEAROpen 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 Female Harvest LimitMar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4) 3B and 3C Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1Mar 20 - Apr 30, 2020 (1,2,3,4,8) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 1

ARCHERY-ONLY SPRING BEAR (HUNT PERMIT-TAG REQUIRED)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 Female Harvest Limit

8003 May 1 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4) 3B and 3C Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 100 18004 May 1 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4) 4B Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 10 28005 May 1 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4) 22 Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 50 28006 May 1 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4,6) 23 North Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 50 28007 May 1 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4,8) 33 Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 10 28008 May 1 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4) 34A Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 20 2

8009 May 1 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4) 35A and 35B (except Fort Huachuca) Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 40 4

---- May 1 - Jul 31, 2020 (1,2,3,4,7) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Any bear except sows with cubs and cubs with sows 2 2Total 282


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Bear Notes:1. No person shall knowingly use any sub-

stance as bait at any time to attract or take bear (R12-4-303).

2. The use of dogs is prohibited during bear hunts from January 1 to July 31 (R12-4-304).

3. When the number of female bears equaling the female harvest limit for a particular hunt has been reported killed, the unit(s) will be closed at sundown the Wednesday imme-diately following. Hunters are responsible for calling 1-800-970-BEAR (2327) before hunting to determine if their desired hunt unit is still open. The female harvest limit is combined for Unit 35A/35B and Fort Hua-chuca hunts, and both hunts will close when the female harvest limit is reached for Unit 35A/35B.

4. Annual Female Harvest Limit – If the An-nual Female Harvest Limit for a given unit is met during a calendar year, that unit or portion thereof will close to bear hunting for the current and future bear seasons during that calendar year. The Annual Female Har-vest Limit is comprised of any female bear killed by a hunter or the Department. Refer to the table for the Annual Female Harvest Limit by unit.

5. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravai-pa Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed by permit only, avail-able through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For more in-formation, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4400 or www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa.htm.

6. 23 North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 located north of the following: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to FR 134; east on FR 134 to FR 129; east on FR 129 to AZ Hwy 288; east on AZ Hwy 288 to FR 54; east on FR 54 to FR 202; south on FR 202 to FR 127; east on FR 127 to FR 127A; east on FR 127A to the White Mountain Apache Indian Res-ervation boundary.

7. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to bear hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents holding a val-id Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regula-

tions 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. Ap-plications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline.

8. The following Pima County parks and pre-serves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, and Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33. Hunt-ing in County Parks is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, devel-oped camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Devel-oped areas do not include trails.


ARCHERY-ONLY Deer Hunts

For archery deer hunts opening in late August and early December, refer to page 39 of the 2019-20 Arizona Hunting Regulations.

Deer Notes:

6. The Buenos Aires, Cibola, Imperial, and Kofa National Wild-life Refuges are open to deer hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed.

7. Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) access is subject to military operations/closure and requires an Access Permit through the iSportsman program at: www.luke.isportsman.net. Unit 40B on BMGR-West is open to hunting as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except in the Restricted Ar-eas which are closed to all public recreation. For BMGR-East, only hunters with a current Desert Bighorn Sheep tag and their specified participants may access designated BMGR-E areas to hunt in Unit 40B, or transit to Units 46A or 46B, and only after receiving a Special Use Permit (SUP) issued by Luke AFB. No other hunting or access is permitted in Unit 40B on BMGR-East lands. Hunters in BMGR-East Unit 40A (east of SR-85) require only the iSportsman Access Permit, but must also avoid Restricted Areas. It is the sportsman’s responsibility to know his/her location and remain clear of unauthorized areas. For additional information, contact Luke Air Force Base for BMGR-E: 623-856-7216 or 623-856-1758; or Marine Corps Air Station Yuma for BMGR-W: (928) 269-3115.

8. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is closed to deer hunting except those areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a valid YPG Hunting Access Permit and coordinat-ing with YPG Range Control. Hunters drawn for units 41W, 43A, or 43B who plan to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting access permit before entering YPG. All persons accompany-ing the hunter on YPG must also have a permit. The permit must be with the permit holder at all times when on YPG. Access permits are issued through iSportsman at https://yuma.isportsman.net/. Applicants must register online at iSportsman, after which, YPG will conduct a background check which takes 2 to 3 business days. All persons, ex-cluding minors, are required to be vetted PRIOR to entry upon the installation. Once the background is cleared, ap-plicants must log into their iSportsman account to view the range safety materials. After that, hunters can obtain the Hunting Access Permit. Furthermore, all firearms must be registered at either at the visitor center or through iSports-man prior to entering YPG. Do not bring the firearms into the visitor center. The weapon registration must be with the weapon, while on YPG. Visitor Center hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm. Due to military ac-tivities some hunting areas may be temporarily closed on short notice. Updates will be posted on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/USAYPG, or through iSportsman. For information visit https://yuma.isportsman.net; email: [email protected] or call (928)328-2125.

9. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to deer hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Hua-chuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth only hunts are only open to proper-ly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Hunt numbers, season dates and/or special regulations must be obtained from Fort Huachuca. Increases in Force Protection may result in hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Depart-ment by the published deadline.

10. The Santa Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 34A is actively used

ARCHERY-ONLY NONPERMIT-TAG REQUIRED DEEROpen 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.

UNITS ARE ONLY OPEN TO ARCHERY DEER HUNTING WHEN THE LEGAL DEER IS LISTED IN SEASON DATE COLUMN FOR THAT UNIT.

SEASON DATES AND LEGAL WILDLIFEOpen Area Notes Jan 1-15, 2020 Jan 1-31, 202012A/2B/2C3B4A 30,36,38 Any Antlered Deer4B5A/5B6A 30 Any Antlered Deer6B (excluding Camp Navajo)6B South 24,30 Any Antlered Deer78 30 Any Antlered Deer9 30 Any Antlered Deer10 30,33 Any Antlered Deer15A/15B 30 Any Antlered Deer15C/15D 30 Any Antlered Deer16A (excluding Mohave County Park Lands) 6,30 Any Antlered Deer17A 30 Any Antlered Deer17B 30 Any Antlered Deer18A 30 Any Antlered Deer18B 30 Any Antlered Deer19A 30 Any Antlered Deer19B 11,30 Any Antlered Deer20A 30 Any Antlered Deer20B 29,30 Any Antlered Deer20C 30 Any Antlered Deer21 13,30 Any Antlered Deer22 23,30 Any Antlered Deer23 30 Any Antlered Deer24A 30 Any Antlered Deer24B 30 Any Antlered Deer25M 16,25,29,30 Any Antlered Deer26M (excluding Cave Creek Recreation Area) 15,20,29,30 Any Antlered Deer27 30 Any Antlered Deer28 30 Any Antlered Deer29 11,30 Any Antlered Deer30A 6,11,30 Any Antlered Deer30B 11,30 Any Antlered Deer31 19,30 Any Antlered Deer32 11,19,25,30 Any Antlered Deer33 25,30 Any Antlered Deer34A 10,30 Any Antlered Deer34B 25,30 Any Antlered Deer35A (excluding Fort Huachuca) 30 Any Antlered Deer35B 30 Any Antlered Deer36A 6,25,30 Any Antlered Deer36B 6,25,26,30 Any Antlered Deer36C 6,25,30,34 Any Antlered Deer37A 13,25,27,30,34 Any Antlered Deer37B 18,30 Any Antlered Deer38M (Restrictions Apply - See Note 21) 21,30 Any Antlered Deer39/40A/40B 7,13,22,29,30 Any Antlered Deer41 8,30 Any Antlered Deer42 29,30 Any Antlered Deer43A/43B/44A/44B 6,8,28,30 Any Antlered Deer45A/45B/45C 6,30 Any Antlered DeerCamp NavajoFort Huachuca 9,30 Any Antlered Deer


for studies in wildlife management. Researchers are present all months and study sites are not always recognizable; hunters are urged to use caution while hunting and take care not to disturb study sites.

11. Hunter access is extremely restricted in this unit. Ap-plicants should secure access before applying.

13. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Mon-uments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting.

15. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East.

16. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. Hunting is not permitted in the following area of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East.

18. The 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 Flor-ence Military Reservation at 602-267-2062. A map of the Florence Military Reservation is located on the Ari-zona Game and Fish Department’s website, azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the search box).

19. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed by permit only, available through the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For more information, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4450 or Recreation.gov search Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permit.

20. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: the unincorporated portion of land within the Town of Queen Creek in Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, and 18 of Township 3 South, Range 8 East.

21. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area and Tucson Mountain Park in Unit 38M are open to archery hunting, except those portions within ¼ mile of any occupied residence or building, developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, boat ramp, or golf course are closed to hunting. Developed areas do not include trails. Archery hunters planning to hunt the Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area must check-in with the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. Tucson Mountain Park is a Pima County Park that occurs within the boundaries ofthe Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area. The boundary for Tuc-son Mountain Wildlife Area is as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the Saguaro National Monu-ment boundary (Township 13 South, Range 11 East, Section 33); south about 1 mile to the El Paso Natu-ral Gas Pipeline; southeast along El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline to Sandario Rd; south on Sandario Rd about 2 miles to the southwest corner of Township 14 South, Range 11 East, Section 15; east along this section line to the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline; southeast along the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline to AZ Hwy 86 (Ajo Hwy); easterly on AZ Hwy 86 to the Tucson city limits; north

along the city limits to Silverbell Rd; northwest on Sil-verbell Rd to Twin Peaks Rd; west on Twin Peaks Rd to Sandario Rd; south on Sandario Rd to the Saguaro National Monument boundary; west and south along the monument boundary to northwest corner of the Saguaro National Monument boundary (Township 13 South, Range 11 East, Section 33).

22. Unit 39 - Arlington, Base and Meridian, Robbins Butte, and Powers Butte Wildlife Areas are closed to discharge of centerfire rifled firearms.

23. The area within the fenced enclosure inside the loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road 647, also known as the Walnut Canyon Enclosure, is open to public en-try and the taking of deer during open season.

24. 6B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 6B located south of the following: Beginning at the junction of U.S. Hwy 89A (mp 371) and FR 152 (Dry Creek Rd.); north on FR 152 to FR 152C (Boynton Pass Rd.); west on FR 152C to FR 525 (Red Canyon Rd.); northwest on FR 525 to the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilder-ness boundary at Gate 2 of 9999 Red Canyon Rd.; westerly along the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilder-ness 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.

25. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting within the respective unit: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buck-elew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occu-pied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails.

26. The following described area in Unit 36B is closed to hunting: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting.

27. The following described area in the Town of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: beginning at the inter-section of Sanders Road and Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Proj-ect Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Road.

28. The following described area in the Town of Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 West and Sec-tions 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West.

29. The following parks and preserves in Maricopa Coun-

Deer Notes continued:

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ty are open to hunting as defined in R12-4-321 and are open for the archery-only seasons: Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Estrella Mountain and Mc-Dowell Mountain Regional parks; McDowell Sonoran Preserve; and portions of Skyline Regional Park (Back Country designated area only – contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occu-pied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails.

30. In accordance with R12-4-303, it is unlawful to dis-charge an arrow, bolt, or hybrid device while taking wildlife within 1/4 mile of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, cabin, lodge or building without per-mission of the owner or resident.

33. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Bo-quillas-Diamond A Ranch. The Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch encompasses the entire western half of Unit 10, about 720,000 acres. This hunt may have restricted ac-cess. Applicants should secure access before applying; visit the Ranch’s website for details, www.HuntBigBo-Ranch.com.

34. The following City of Tucson Water Properties located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: the Duval prop-erty in Unit 36C and the Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, and Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tucson Water Properties are closed to hunting. All open City of Tucson properties are foot access only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points.

36. Access requirements for portions of Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North - In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written per-mission only by contacting the Hopi Tribe Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling (928) 734-3673, (928) 734-3672 or (928) 734-3671 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (MST). Please contact in advance to gain access for hunting and scouting. In Unit 5B North, access is per-mitted 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.

38. Hopi Trust Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North - The Hopi Tribe Wildlife & Ecosystems Management Pro-gram requires all AZGFD State Certified/Licensed Outfitters and Guides who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North to contact the Hopi Tribe Office of Revenue Commission at (928) 734-3673, (928) 734-3672 or (928) 734-3671 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (MST) to obtain an annual Hopi Tribal Business License. Upon approval of a Hopi Tribal Business License, access to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranch may be obtained via email at [email protected] or by calling numbers list-ed above.

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