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Where, When and How Can You Hunt?established designated roads only (No offroadgame retrieval permitted)3. All motor vehicles must licensed, insuredand equipped to legally operate on statehighways (Street Legal)4. Operators of motor vehicles must possessa valid state driver’s license.5. Shed antlers may not be collected or possessedwhile on NPS lands.6. Dogs must be kept on a leash, 6 feet orless in length and not be left unattendedin camp.7. Feeding or baiting of wildlife is prohibited.8. No landing of aircraft on NPS lands or roads.9. Property (including game cameras) cannotbe left unattended longer than 24 hrs. Propertyleft over 24 hours or any unattendedproperty that interferes with visitor safety,orderly management of the park area, orpresents a threat to park resources may beimpounded at any time.10. Operating any type of portable motor or engine,or device powered by a portable motoror engine, like RV generators is prohibited.Special Note: GPS device mapware does notalways depict accurate land managing agencypolicy for roads open for travel. Restrictionsare signed and may be gated.San Pedro Riparian National ConservationArea: The BLM has established special restrictionsfor the San Pedro Riparian NCA in units30B, 34B, and 35A. For more information callthe BLM at (520) 439-6400.BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTState Office - Phoenix Yuma Field Office(602) 417-9200 (928) 317-3200AZ Strip Field Office Kingman Field Office(435) 688-3200 (928) 718-3700Phoenix Field Office Tucson Field Office(623) 580-5500 (520) 258-7200Safford Field Office Lake Havasu Office(928) 348-4400 (928) 505-1200U.S. Forest ServiceGenerally, Forest Service lands in Arizona areopen to hunting. Check with the appropriateoffice for current conditions.Coronado National Forest Special Restriction:The U. S. Forest Service has specialrestrictions for the Sabino Canyon RecreationArea in Unit 33, Madera Canyon in Unit 34A,the East Cochise Stronghold in Unit 30B andCave Creek in Unit 29. For more informationcall the Coronado National Forest Office at(520) 388-8300.National Forests in ArizonaApache-Sitgreaves KaibabSpringerville Williams(928) 333-4301 (928) 635-8200CoconinoPrescottFlagstaffPrescott(928) 527-3600 (928) 443-8000CoronadoTontoTucsonPhoenix(520) 388-8300 (602) 225-5200Maricopa County ParksSome land within the Maricopa County ParkSystem is open to hunting. Discharge of firearmsor arrows is prohibited in Cave CreekRecreation Area. Contact the Maricopa CountyParks Department at (602) 506-2930 for furtherdetails. Additional information may alsobe obtained by contacting the following parks(see R12-4-321, page 129):• McDowell (480) 471-0173• White Tanks (623) 935-2505• Estrella (623) 932-3811• Lake Pleasant (928) 501-1710 or(602) 372-7460Pima County Park SystemSome areas within the Pima County park systemare open to hunting. Contact Pima CountyParks and Recreation at (520) 877-6000.State Trust Land98 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govThe boundaries for state trust lands are deliniatedby signs. Some older signs still may beposted. All state trust land signage should be followedby hunters, anglers and trappers.Access to Private LandsYou must have written or verbal permissionfrom private property owners for use of theirlegally posted private lands for any purposeincluding crossing these lands by foot or vehicleto get to public and State Trust lands notaccessible by public means.The private landowner who has given you permissionto use the property may not mind ifyou bring a friend or two along. You may destroyyour welcome if you arrive with a carloadof companions.Developing person-to-person relationships withprivate landowners is another key to havingmore access available for wildlife recreation.Sportsmen who get to know a landowner andwho stop in after their stay are almost alwayswelcomed back.By treating the land as if it were your own, andby showing consideration and courtesy to thelandowner and the property, a sportsman willalways have a place to enjoy wildlife.Never forget that you are a guest when usingor crossing private lands, and this accessis a privilege, not a right. Your actions may bethe determining factor in anyone else accessingthese lands.Be aware that in some areas gaining permissionto hunt one particular species may benearly impossible while gaining permissionto hunt another species is often easy. For example,some landowners may not let you huntbig game on their property, but would let youcall predators or hunt small game.Be aware that sometimes the landowner maygrant access to those who ask to go by foot orhorseback versus vehicular access.Don’t assume, unless told otherwise, thatpermission granted one season means youautomatically have permission the followingseasons. Situations and ownership change, andpermission should be requested each season.Tree Stands and BlindsTree stands and blinds can be effective and legaltools to aid in the taking of wildlife. However,please take into consideration the following beforehanging a tree stand or setting a blind:• It may be unlawful to cut any trees orbranches while hanging tree stands orsetting blinds.
• It may be unlawful to leave tree stands hangingor blinds set for extended periods oftime. They may be considered abandonedproperty and subject to seizure.• Construction of permanent tree stands orblinds on public lands is unlawful withoutappropriate authorization.• It may be unlawful to pound climbing spikesor attach anything that penetrates the surfaceof a tree causing permanent injury orscarring.Sportsmen are advised to be responsible whenusing tree stands or blinds, and check with theappropriate land management agency regardinguse and/or restrictionsHomeland SecurityHomeland security issues along the internationalborder may affect the quality of a person’shunt. Call 1 (877) 872-7435 to reach the U.S.Border Patrol and report suspicious activity.Guide ServiceA guide license issued from the Arizona Gameand Fish Department is required for any personwho, for pay, aids or assists another in the takingof wildlife in Arizona. This license does notassure consumer satisfaction; potential clientsshould require references before engaging theservices of a guide.Guiding on USFS, BLM, or USFWS landsrequires a special-use permit from the administeringagency. It is the responsibility of theclient to determine if their guide has the necessaryspecial use permits.Hunting AccidentsAny person, who while taking wildlife, is involvedin a shooting accident resulting in aninjury should render every possible assistanceto the injured person. If the accident results in aWhere, When and How Can You Hunt?fatality, he or she shall immediately report theaccident to the nearest available law enforcementofficer and render assistance as required.In any hunting accident, a report shall be filedwith the Arizona Game and Fish Departmentwithin 10 days.Carcass DisposalDispose of your carcass discreetly. The Departmentreceives several calls each year reportingthe dumping of lawfully taken game. If disposinga carcass in the field, either bury the carcassor place it under a tree away from camping areasand roads. If using a dumpster utilize trashbags or wrap the carcass to reduce the escapeof offensive odors.Road Damage by MotorizedVehiclesThe U.S. Forest Service has expressed concernover damage to roads during hunting seasons.Since the majority of our big game habitat isfound on Forest Service lands, the Departmenturges hunters to cooperate with the U.S. ForestService to reduce road damage. The U.S.Forest Service may close roads during wet periods.During such periods, roads are closed toall users. Please cooperate and reduce roaddamage. Careless hunters can be fined for damagesthey cause; assessment can be as high as$5,000 per mile driven.Taking Wildlife from a VehicleIncludes: using a vehicle to hunt while travelingon or off road; and/or chasing wildlife with avehicle, both of which are illegal. A vehicle isany device designed to carry a person: all terrainvehicles, utility terrain vehicles, all terraincycle, pickup, automobile, motorcycle, aircraft,train, powerboat, sailboat, a boat under sail, ora floating object towed by a powerboat or sailboat.It is also illegal under state law to shootfrom, across, or onto a roadway or railway. SeeA.R.S. 17-301B on page 110.It is illegal to use an aircraft to pursue, shoot,hunt or otherwise take wildlife. See R12-4-319on page 129.Posting SignsThe U.S. Forest Service would like to remindyou that posting or erecting any unauthorizedpaper notice, sign or similar matter on landsadministered by the U.S. Forest Service is aviolation of the Code of Federal Regulations.When Is Hunting Legal?SEASONSOpen hunting season dates are indicated inthe Commission Orders governing the takingof each kind of big and small game (pages 42-64 and 78-92). Seasons for all wildlife are closedunless specifically opened by Commission Order.Special restrictions apply on state wildlifeareas (see R12-4-802, page 130), as well as atcertain times on parks, refuges and similar areas(see pages 96-98).SHOOTING HOURSLegal shooting time is during daylight hours(see sunrise-sunset chart on page 105) or asprescribed by the Commission (see individualCommission Orders). In general, if you cansee well enough to shoot safely, you are legal.Taking wild animals or birds by moonlightor artificial light is illegal, except for raccoons,reptiles and other mammals as prescribed inR12-4-304, pages 125-126. Other time requirementsapply for migratory birds (see MigratoryBird Regulations).Getting Started,License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go2013-14 Arizona Hunting Regulations 99
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