2013-14 Arizona Hunting Regulations - Arizona Game and Fish ...

• 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