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

Draw InformationThe DrawWhen the number of hunt permits for a speciesin a particular area must be limited toprevent over-harvest of wildlife, the CommissionOrder governing seasons for that speciesassigns a hunt number to a designated area,and a hunt permit-tag is required to take thatspecies in that area. Hunt permit-tags are issuedthrough a computerized random drawing.Big game tags not issued through the drawingprocess are nonpermit-tags. Nonpermit-tagsmay be purchased directly from Departmentoffices or through license dealers.QualificationsIndividuals wishing to participate in a drawingor to obtain bonus points must apply onlineor in writing using the Hunt Permit-tag ApplicationForm, and submit the form by thedeadline specified in the Hunt Permit-tag ApplicationSchedule found in the current year’shunt regulations (page 20).Each applicant must possess a valid license forthe year in which the hunt will take place orpossess a lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’slicense. Non-resident Three-Day Class Hlicenses may not be used in applying for biggame hunt permit-tags. Youth applying forbig game hunts must be licensed. Applicantsnot licensed for the year in which the hunt willtake place must submit the information andfees required for a license on each paper applicationsubmitted. Only one license will beissued to you and you will receive a refundfor the other license fees submitted. The licensewill not be issued and mailed until thedraw is complete.Applying for a HuntThe online application service is now available,please see page 18 or visit azgfd.gov/draw formore information.Paper applications for hunt permit-tags mustbe made on Hunt Permit-tag Application Formsavailable at Department offices, website, andlicense dealers. Please use the current year’sapplication form, that is WHITE in color. Donot cut or alter application form. Applicationsnot prepared in a legible manner maybe deemed not valid and shall be rejected asspecified in R12-4-104(O). Use standard blueor black ink (no gel ink).No more than four people may apply on oneapplication in one envelope. All applicants in agroup must apply for the same hunt number(s)and in the same order of preference on thesame form.No person, including juniors, may submit morethan one valid application per genus of wildlifein any calendar year, except as specifiedin R12-4-104(L), when genera are drawn inmultiple drawings; however the annual baglimit still applies.Each applicant shall complete only one blockper application.No more than one genus may be includedon each Hunt Permit-tag Application Form.Use a separate form, payment and envelopefor each genus of wildlife you wish tohunt. More than one (1) application in anenvelope may result in rejection of all applications.You can list a general hunt as yourfirst choice and another weapon type hunt forthe same genus as another choice on the sameapplication—just be sure they are in the samenumerical series. Use only one application pergenus, even if you are mixing weapon choices.Hunt Permit, Bonus PointsDisclaimerThe issuance of any big game permit has noexpress or implied guarantee or warranty ofhunter success. Any person holding a valid permitassumes the risk that circumstances beyondthe control of the Arizona Game and Fish Departmentmay prevent the permit holder fromusing the permit. In such situations, the ArizonaGame and Fish Department disclaims anyresponsibility to reissue or replace a permit, toreinstate bonus points or to refund any fees,except under specific circumstances, such asactivation of military or emergency personnel,as stated in R12-4-107(L).FeesInformation about fees associated with the onlinedraw process may be found on page 18.When submitting paper applications, each applicantshall enclose the following fees:1. The fee for the appropriate hunt permit-tag,which includes the permit application fee.2. Fee for a hunting license, if a license is requested.Be sure to enclose license fees oneach application, if required, for each personwho is applying on the application fora hunting license. Only one license will beissued per person.3. Discounted hunt permit-tag fees arefor “Juniors-Only” designated hunts. Ayouth must pay the higher fee unless applyingonly for “Juniors-Only” hunts.Each payment enclosed with a hunt permit-tagapplication shall be made by certified check,cashier’s check, money order, or personalcheck or draft payable to the Arizona Gameand Fish Department. Cash will not be acceptedand will result in rejection.One personal check or money order can coverall fees for each application, or separate checksor money orders may be submitted in one envelopefor each individual applicant.The permit and license fees are specified inthe fee schedule on pages 14–15. The huntpermit-tag fees on page 14 include the nonrefundableapplication fee.Submitting ApplicationsThe online application service will be availablein early to mid-May, please check the Department’swebsite or sign up for free e-newslettersfor regular updates. You can register for e-newsat www.azgfd.gov/signup.Attention online applicants: Deadline forupdating your credit or debit card informationonline is 11:59 p.m. (MST) Wednesday,July 10, 2013.Applications (except first-come, sandhill crane,and raptor applications) may be hand-deliveredto Department offices in Phoenix, Mesa,Tucson, Flagstaff, Pinetop, Kingman, or Yuma.Mailed applications must be sent only tothe Department’s Phoenix Office at P.O. Box74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052. On deadlinedays, Department business offices close at5:00 p.m. (MST), but applications can be deliveredto drop boxes until 7:00 p.m. (MST).Drop boxes are locked promptly at 7:00 p.m.(MST). All applications must be received bythe Department before the deadline. Deadlinesfor submission are specified in the HuntPermit-tag Application Schedule on page 20.Postmarks don’t count.Applications will be accepted as soon asthe applicable year’s hunt regulations are16 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov