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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
A.R.S. and Commission Rules17-101 Definitions ...................................................11017-231 General powers and duties of thecommission ...................................................11017-251 Possession or use of a firearm silencer ormuffler while hunting; definition ................11017-301 Times when wildlife may be taken;exceptions; methods of taking ....................11017-301.01 Protection from wildlife .......................11117-303 Taking or driving wildlife ..........................11117-304 Prohibition by landownerupon hunting; posting; exception ..............11117-305 Possession of other weapons whilehunting; violation; classification .................11117-308 Unlawful camping .....................................11117-309 Violations; classification ...........................11117-314 Civil liability for illegally takingor wounding wildlife; recoveryof damages ....................................................11117-331 License or proof of purchaserequired; violation of child supportorder ...............................................................11117-332 Form and contents of license;duplicate licenses; period of validity..........11217-333 Licenses, classes and fees ........................11217-333.02 Trapping license; education;exemption ......................................................11217-335 Minors; blind residents ............................11217-336 Complimentary Licenses ..........................11217-340 Revocation, suspension and denialof privilege of taking wildlife; notice;violation; classification .................................11217-341 Applying for or obtaining licensesor permit by fraud ormisrepresentation; classification ...............11317-361 Trappers; licensing; restrictions;duties; reports ...............................................11317-362 Guide license; violations;annual report; carrying firearms ................11317-371 Transportation, possession and sale ofwildlife and wildlife parts ............................11312-4-101 Definitions ...............................................11412-4-103 Duplicate Tags and Licenses ................11412-4-104 Application Procedures for Issuance ofHunt Permit-tags by Drawing and Purchaseof Bonus Points .............................................11412-4-107 Bonus Point System ...............................11512-4-108 Management Unit Boundaries ............11612-4-110 Posting and Access to State Land ........11912-4-111 Identification Number .......................... 12012-4-112 Diseased, Injured or ChemicallyImmobilized Wildlife .................................. 12012-4-114 Issuance of Nonpermit-tags and HuntPermit-tags .................................................... 12012-4-115 Supplemental Huntsand Hunter Pool ........................................... 12012-4-117 Indian Reservations ...............................12112-4-121 Big Game Permit or Tag Transfer .........12112-4-201 Pioneer License ......................................12112-4-202 Disabled Veteran’s License .................12112-4-203 National Harvest Information Program(HIP) .............................................................. 12212-4-208 Guide License ....................................... 12212-4-216 Crossbow Permit ................................... 12312-4-217 Challenged Hunter Access/MobilityPermit ............................................................ 12312-4-301 Restrictions for Taking Wildlife inMaricopa County Parks............................... 12412-4-302 Use of Tags ............................................ 12412-4-303 Unlawful Devices, Methods andAmmunition.................................................. 12412-4-304 Lawful Methods for Taking WildMammals, Birds and Reptiles .................... 12512-4-305 Possessing, Transporting,Importing, Exporting, and SellingCarcasses or Parts of Wildlife..................... 12612-4-306 Buffalo Hunt Requirements ................ 12712-4-307 Trapping Regulations: Licensing;Methods; Tagging of Bobcat Pelts ............. 12712-4-308 Wildlife Inspections, CheckStations, and Roadblocks............................ 12812-4-318 Seasons for Lawfully TakingWild Mammals, Birds and Reptiles ........... 12812-4-319 Use of Aircraft to Take Wildlife............ 12912-4-320 Harassment of Wildlife ........................ 12912-4-321 Restrictions for TakingWildlife in City, County, orTown Parks and Preserves .......................... 12912-4-322 Pickup and Possession ofWildlife Carcasses or Parts ......................... 12912-4-609 Commission Orders ............................. 13012-4-801 Wildlife Areas General Provisions ..... 13012-4-802 Wildlife Areas Restrictions .................. 130AIndexAcceptance dates, applications ............................. 20Access, state lands (R12-4-110) ........ 96, 98, 99, 119Access to private property ..................................... 98Age restrictions ........................ 12, 13, 14, 15, 34, 35Aircraft and wildlife taking ..............3, 106, 112, 129American Kestrel: SEE RaptorsAmmunition, unlawful ................................. 107, 124Amphibians: Separate PublicationAntelope : Separate PublicationApplication to hunt instructions ............................18ApplicationsAcceptance dates ........................................... 20Deadlines ........................................................ 20Fees ............................................................ 12, 14Apprentice License ............................... 3, 12, 15, 112Aquatic Wildlife: Separate PublicationArchery education .................................................. 23Archery-Only hunt opportunitiesBear (fall) ........................................................ 58Deer................................................................. 46Deer (nonpermit) .......................................... 46Mountain lion ..................................................61Pheasant ......................................................... 87Tree squirrel ................................................... 79Turkey (nonpermit) ....................................... 52Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp: SEE StampsArizona Revised Statutes-Title 17Blind residents (17-335) ...............................112Child support order,Violation of (17-331) ..............................111Civil liability (17-314) ....................................111Commission, powers and duties (17-231) .110Complimentary license (17-336) ................112Definitions (17-101).......................................110Driving wildlife (17-303) ..............................111Duplicate license (17-332) ...........................112Firearm silencer, muffler (17-251) ..............110Fraud (17-341) ...............................................113Illegal taking (17-314) ...................................111License (17-331) ............................................111License, complimentary (17-336) ...............112License, form and contents of (17-332) .....112License revocation (17-340) ........................112License suspension (17-340) ......................112Methods of taking (17-301) .........................110Minors (17-335).............................................112No-hunting posting (17-304) .......................111Period of license validity (17-332) ..............112Posted land (17-304) ....................................111Proof of purchase, license (17-331) ............111Protection from wildlife (17-301.01) ...........110Revocation of license (17-340) ...................112Self-defense from wildlife (17-301.01) ........111Suspension of license (17-340) ..................112Times when wildlifemay be taken (17-301) ..........................110Transfer of permit-tag (17-332) ...................112Trapping education (17-333.02) .................112Trapping license statute (17-333.02) ..........112Unlawful camping (17-308) .........................111Violations, classifications (17-309) ............111Wildlife parts (17-371) ..................................113Wounding wildlife (17-314) ...................................111Arizona Waterfowl Stamp: SEE StampsArtificial light, hunting with ............... 61, 63, 83, 94,99, 106, 110, 125, 126Automatic firearms: SEE Fully automatic firearmsBBadger .............................................................82, 83Bag limits: Refer to individual speciesBaiting and wildlife taking ...................123, 124, 127Band-tailed pigeon: Separate PublicationBarry M. Goldwater Range .................................... 97Bats .............................................................84, 85BearArchery-Only .................................................. 58General ............................................................ 57Physical inspection and toothextraction .........................................57, 128Reporting requirement .....................5, 57, 128Spring hunts: Separate PublicationGetting Started,License and Fees Index2013-14 Arizona Hunting Regulations 133
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ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT201
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Tree Squirrel: Commission Order 11G
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