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

OHV rules and laws:• No one may use a motor vehicle to assist in the taking of wildlife(except as permitted under the Challenged Hunter Access MobilityPermit, R12-4-217).• An off-highway vehicle may only be used as a means of travel. It isunlawful to shoot from any OHV, to shoot across, near or from anyrailroad or roadway.• It is unlawful to chase or harrass any wildlife with a motorized vehicle.• Cross-country travel is illegal in most areas, unless you are pickingup legally taken big game. (Some areas do not allow even that.) Alwayscheck with the land management agency. Stay on roads andtrails.• As of Jan. 1, 2009, you are required to display the OHV Decal onyour vehicle if it meets the two following requirements:1. It is made by the manufacturer primarily for travel over unimprovedterrain and2. Has an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less(If you have a “street legal” vehicle and you meet these requirementsyou will also need the OHV decal)• As of July 1, 2009, all OHVs are required to have a certificate of title.You can obtain a title from the Arizona Department of TransportationMotor Vehicle Division (MVD).• Helmet that is properly fitted and fastened for those under 18 whooperate or ride an ATV, UTV or ROV (ARS §28-964.A and 28-1179.B).• All OHVs are required to have a USDA approved spark arrestor device.• All OHVs are required to have either a muffler or other noise dissipativedevice that prevents sound above 96 decibels.• It is unlawful to drive an OHV on roads, trails, routes or areas markedclosed by any land management agency or private land owner.• A person from out-of-state may operate an OHV in Arizona if all ofthe following apply:1. The person is not a resident of this state and2. The person owns the vehicle and3. The vehicle displays a current OHV sticker/decal/title/registrationfrom the person’s state of residence and4. the vehicle is not in this state for more than 30 consecutivedays• If you witness habitat damage or vandalism, report it at 1-800-VANDALS (826-3257).Off-Highway VehiclesThe use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs), specifically all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, UTVs), by hunters is growing. The ArizonaGame and Fish Department’s Off-Highway Vehicle Program promotes responsible and safe use of off-highway vehicles.Tips for OHV users:• Always remember: Nature Rules! Stay on roads and trails.• OHVs can severely damage wildlife habitat.• Hunting from any vehicle is illegal and unsafe.• OHV rules vary depending on which agency manages the land onwhich you are riding.• It is your responsibility to know applicable OHV laws.• All national forests are undergoing or have recently completed travelmanagement planning, which will result in changes to motor vehicleaccess on national forest lands. The new travel managementrules include restrictions on driving cross-country for game retrieval.If you have a permit to hunt in a Game Management Unit that includesone or more national forests, please contact the appropriatenational forests(s) for updated information relative to motor vehicleuse and motorized big game retrieval, before your hunt starts.• Contact the appropriate land management agency to learn its offhighwayvehicle rules and regulations. Phone numbers to federaland state land management agencies are on pages 96-98.Firearms safety:• When carrying a rifle or shotgun on an ATV, it should be unloadedand put in a case that is firmly attached to the vehicle.• It is unsafe to carry a rifle or shotgun mounted on the handlebars of anATV. The firearm could be wider than the ATV, causing an increase in thechance that the firearm could hit something and lead to loss of control.• Don’t forget T.A.B. +1 — Treat every gun as if it were loaded, Alwayspoint the muzzle in a safe direction, and Be sure of your target andbeyond. +1 Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until readyto shoot.Getting Started,License and Fees More Information to Know Before You Go• Call Operation Game Thief at 1-800-352-0700 to report wildliferelatedviolations.2013-14 Arizona Hunting Regulations 101