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

Arizona’s Core ConceptsThe North American Model of Wildlife ConservationThe North American Model of Wildlife Conservationis the foundation for wildlife conservationin Arizona and throughout the country. Huntersand anglers are its backbone. The ArizonaGame and Fish Department’s core concepts ofthe North American Model are:Wildlife is held in the public trustThe public trust doctrine means that wildlife belongsto everyone. Through shared ownershipand responsibility, opportunity is provided to all.Regulated commerce in wildlifeEarly laws banning commercial hunting andthe sale of meat and hides ensure sustainabilitythrough regulation of harvest and regulatingcommerce of wildlife parts.Hunting and angling opportunity for allOpportunity to participate in hunting, anglingand wildlife conservation is guaranteed for all ingood standing, not by social status or privilege,financial capacity or land ownership. This conceptensures a broad base of financial supportand advocacy for research, monitoring, habitatconservation and law enforcement.Hunting and angling laws are createdthrough public processHunting seasons, harvest limits and penaltiesimposed for violations are establishedthrough laws and regulations. Everyone hasthe opportunity to shape the laws and regulationsapplied in wildlife conservation.Hunters, Anglers, Boaters and ShootersFund ConservationHunting and fishing license sales and excisetaxes on hunting, shooting and fishing equipmentand motor boat fuels pay for themanagement of all wildlife, including wildlifespecies that are not hunted.Wildlife is an international resourceProper stewardship of wildlife and habitats isboth a source of national pride and an opportunityto cooperate with other nations withwhom we share natural resources. Cooperativemanagement of migrating waterfowl is one exampleof successful international collaboration.Science is the basis for wildlife policyThe limited use of wildlife as a renewable naturalresource is based on sound science. We learnas we go, adapting our management strategiesbased on monitoring to achieve sustainability.Scientific information gathered fromanimals, like this radio-collared elk,contribute to wise wildlife managementdecisions. Sportsmen’s dollarshelp pay for wildlife research in theuser-pay-user-benefit model of conservation.Getting Started,License and FeesRegulations for the taking of wildlife are forged through public input. Enforcement ofthese laws is critical to wildlife conservation.The reward for this successful model ofconservation is the opportunity for all.2013-14 Arizona Hunting Regulations 9