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

Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules About Huntingsubsection does not apply to Department authorizedvehicles or law enforcement, fire response,or other emergency vehicles.c. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except postedportions closed to hunting from November 15through February 15 annually.25. Santa Rita Wildlife Area (located in Unit 34A):a. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads or areas only, except as permittedunder R12-4-110(G). This subsection does notapply to Department authorized vehicles or lawenforcement, fire response, or other emergencyvehicles.b. Open to all hunting as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except that the take ofwildlife with firearms is prohibited from March 1through August 31.26. Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 1):a. No open fires.b. No firewood cutting or gathering.c. No overnight public camping.d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads or areas only, except as permittedunder R12-4-110(G). This subsection does notapply to Department authorized vehicles or lawenforcement, fire response, or other emergencyvehicles.e. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except postedportions around Department housing is closedto the discharge of all firearms.27. Springerville Marsh Wildlife Area (located in Unit2B):a. No open fires.b. No firewood cutting or gathering.c. No overnight public camping.d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads or areas only. This subsection doesnot apply to Department authorized vehicles orlaw enforcement, fire response, or other emergencyvehicles.e. Closed to discharge of all firearms.f. Closed to hunting.28. Sunflower Flat Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8):a. No open fires.b. No overnight public camping.c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads or areas only, except as permittedunder R12-4-110(G). This subsection does notapply to Department authorized vehicles or lawenforcement, fire response, or other emergencyvehicles.d. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.29. Three Bar Wildlife Area (located in Unit 22):a. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads, trails, or areas only. This subsectiondoes not apply to Department authorized vehiclesor law enforcement, fire response, or otheremergency vehicles.b. Open to hunting in season, as permitted underR12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the area withinthe fenced enclosure inside the loop formed byTonto National Forest Road 647, also known asthe Walnut Canyon Enclosure, which is closed tohunting, unless otherwise provided under CommissionOrder.30. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area (located in Unit 38M):a. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads or areas only. This subsection doesnot apply to Department authorized vehicles orlaw enforcement, fire response, or other emergencyvehicles.b. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except:i. Portions posted as closed to hunting, andii. Wildlife area is closed to the discharge ofall firearms.c. Archery deer and archery javelina hunters mustcheck in with the Arizona Game and Fish TucsonRegional Office prior to going afield.31. Upper Verde River Wildlife Area (located in Unit 8and 19A):a. No open fires.b. No firewood cutting or gathering.c. Overnight public camping allowed in designatedareas only.d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads or areas only. This subsection doesnot apply to Department authorized vehiclesor law enforcement, fire department, or otheremergency vehicles.e. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlifearea is closed to the discharge of firearmswithin a one mile radius of visitor parking area.f. All dogs must remain on leash except for huntingdogs during a legal open season.32. Wenima Wildlife Area (located in Unit 2B):a. No open fires.b. No firewood cutting or gathering.c. No overnight public camping.d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads or areas only, except as permittedunder R12-4-110(G). This subsection does notapply to Department authorized vehicles or lawenforcement, fire response, or other emergencyvehicles.e. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except postedportions closed to the discharge of all firearms.33. White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area (located inUnit 1):a. No open fires.b. No overnight public camping.c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads or areas only, except as permittedunder R12-4-110(G). This subsection does notapply to Department authorized vehicles or lawenforcement, fire response, or other emergencyvehicles.d. Posted portions closed to public entry.e. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.34. Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area (located in Unit 30B):a. Open fires allowed in designated areas only.b. Overnight public camping allowed in designatedareas only, for no more than three days within aseven-day period.c. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads, trails, or areas only. This subsectiondoes not apply to Department authorized vehiclesor law enforcement, fire response, or otheremergency vehicles.d. Posted portions closed to public entry fromOctober 15 through March 15 annually.e. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except the wildlifearea is closed to the discharge of centerfirerifled firearms.35. Willcox Playa Wildlife Area (located in Unit 30A):a. Open fires allowed in designated areas only.b. No firewood cutting or gathering.c. Overnight public camping allowed in designatedareas only, for no more than five days within a14-day period.d. Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designatedroads, trails, or areas only. This subsectiondoes not apply to Department authorized vehiclesor law enforcement, fire response, or otheremergency vehicles.e. Posted portions closed to public entry fromOctober 15 through March 15 annually.f. Open to all hunting in season as permittedunder R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except postedportions closed to hunting from October 15through March 15 annually.B. Notwithstanding Commission Order 40, public accessand use of the Hirsch Conservation Education Area andBiscuit Tank is limited to activities conducted and offeredby the Department and in accordance with the Department’sspecial management objectives for the property,which include, but are not limited to, flexible harvest, season,and methods that:1. Allow for a variety of fishing techniques, fish harvest,fish consumption, and catch and release educationalexperiences;2. Maintain healthy, productive, and balanced fishgrouping; and3. Provide public education activities and trainingcourses that are compatible with the management ofaquatic wildlife.132 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov