Learn Outdoor Skills: Hunt, Trap, <strong>Fish</strong>, Shoot, Wildlife RecreationNOVEMBERNov. 7-10: Team Young GunzMs. Adventurez Deer Camp• Ladies, come learn how to successfully huntCoues white-tailed deer in Southern <strong>Arizona</strong>from experienced hunters, firearm safety, centralizedgroup camping area. Space is limited.• Location: SW of Tucson, Units 36A, 36B, 36C• Hosted by: Team Young Gunz• Register: Carl Young, carl@teamyounggunz.comNov. 9-11: Trapping EducationCourse & Campout• Certified trapper’s education course focusedon using cage traps, followed by h<strong>and</strong>s-ontrapping activity, skinning, stretching <strong>and</strong> furh<strong>and</strong>ling demonstrations, camping availableon site, some meals.• Location: Chino Valley• Hosted by: Southwest Fur Harvesters• Register: www.southwestfurharvesters.com,Don (928) 636-0585Nov. 22-24: Unit 42 JuniorDeer Camp• Assistance from experienced hunters on tips<strong>and</strong> tactics for hunting deer, other activities,food, <strong>and</strong> prizes.• Location: Wickenburg area, Unit 42• Hosted by: <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>, Mule DeerFoundation• Information: Craig Heath, cheath@azgfd.govor (928) 856-0764Nov. 22-24: YOU Unit 20C JuniorDeer Camp• Assistance from experienced hunters on tips<strong>and</strong> tactics for hunting deer, other activities,food, <strong>and</strong> prizes.• Location: Peeples Valley, Unit 20C• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited, <strong>Game</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>• Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.comNov. 22-24: AzSCI Junior’s DeerHunt Camp• Deer hunting tips <strong>and</strong> tactics for the area fromexperienced hunters, centralized group campingarea, some food provided.• Location: SW of Tucson, Units 36A, 36B• Hosted by: <strong>Arizona</strong> Chapter of Safari ClubInternational• Information: Lisa Marie G<strong>and</strong>ara, (520) 312-8099, azsci@yahoo.comDECEMBERDec. 7-8: Picket Post Small<strong>Game</strong> <strong>Hunting</strong> Camp• Geared toward new <strong>and</strong> novice hunters. Includesinstruction <strong>and</strong> mentoring on smallgame hunting (dove, quail, rabbits <strong>and</strong>coyotes), <strong>and</strong> shooting techniques; food <strong>and</strong>firearms are provided.• Location: Superior, Picket Post Mtn., Unit 24B• Hosted by: Red Bear Outfitters, Youth OutdoorsUnlimited, <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>, <strong>Arizona</strong> OutdoorSports• Register: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com,20<strong>14</strong> EVENTSEarly January: Pintail SloughJunior Waterfowl Camp• Introduction to waterfowl hunting for newyouth hunters <strong>and</strong> their families, shotgunshooting <strong>and</strong> safety; 3D archery; air gun range;fishing <strong>and</strong> more.• Location: Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge• Hosted by: <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>, <strong>Arizona</strong> OutdoorSports, Lake Havasu NWR• Register: Luke Apfel, lapfel@azgfd.govJan. 18, 20<strong>14</strong>: Wickenburg YouthTarget Shooting Event• Bring your kids out to learn how to safelyshoot archery, air rifles, .22 rifles, <strong>and</strong>shotguns.• Location: Wickenburg Shooting Range• Hosted by: Wickenburg Sportsmen’s Club,<strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>• Information: Craig Heath, cheath@azgfd.govor (928) 856-0764Jan. 24-26, 20<strong>14</strong>: Beginners Small<strong>Game</strong> & Junior Javelina Camp• Camp with other hunters <strong>and</strong> Wildlife Managersto learn tips on where <strong>and</strong> how to huntquail <strong>and</strong> rabbits (all ages), <strong>and</strong> javelina foryouth with 37B tags, some meals provided.• Location: Florence area, Unit 37B• Hosted by: <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>, Red Bear Outfitters• Register: <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>, John McGehee (520)628-5376Jan. 24-26, 20<strong>14</strong>: YOU 20CJuniors Javelina Camp• Learn to locate <strong>and</strong> hunt javelina in the area,other outdoor activities, campout, foodprovided.• Location: Hillside, Unit: 20C• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited• Contact: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.comFeb. 13-16, 20<strong>14</strong>: Women’sJavelina HAM Hunt Camp• This event is just for women who want to learnhow to hunt the desert javelina, outdoor skills,centralized group camping, <strong>and</strong> have fun; foodprovided.• Location: S.W. Tucson area, Units 36A, 36B, 36C• Hosted by: Coueswhitetail.com, <strong>Arizona</strong> Chapterof Safari Club International• Register: Am<strong>and</strong>a Moors (928) 200-0544,Am<strong>and</strong>a@coueswhitetail.comFeb. 15-17, 20<strong>14</strong>: YouthTrappers Camp• Certified trapper’s class for youth 10-17, followedby h<strong>and</strong>s-on practice of wildlife trapping,equipment <strong>and</strong> supplies provided, primitivecamping available onsite, some meals.• Location: Mayer, Chauncey Ranch• Hosted by Southwest Fur Harvesters• Register: www.southwestfurharvesters.com,Bob Rhoton (928) 532-5776.March 7-9, 20<strong>14</strong>: Junior’sJackrabbit Kamp• Learn to hunt jackrabbits, <strong>and</strong> other outdoorskills; hunter education required, space islimited to beginners; food provided.• Location: Tucson area, Three Points• Hosted by: <strong>Arizona</strong> Chapter of Safari ClubInternational, <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>• Register: Karen Klima KKlima@azgfd.gov,(520) 975-6490April 18-20, 20<strong>14</strong>: MarvinRobbins Junior’s Spring Turkey<strong>Hunting</strong> Camp• Learn <strong>and</strong> get assistance calling <strong>and</strong> huntingwild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities,camping, <strong>and</strong> food.• Location: Happy Jack area, Units 6A, 5A, 5B• Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation,Outdoor Experience 4 All, <strong>Arizona</strong> BowhuntersAssociation, Xtreme Predator Callers,<strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>• Contact: Tim Denny, longbeardsaz@gmail.comApril 18-20, 20<strong>14</strong>: MarvinRobbins Junior’s Spring Turkey<strong>Hunting</strong> Camp• Learn <strong>and</strong> get assistance calling <strong>and</strong> huntingwild turkeys, seminars, outdoor skill activities,camping <strong>and</strong> food.• Locations: Payson area, Colcord RidgeCampground, Units 23, 4A, 4B, 3C• Hosted by: National Wild Turkey Federation,<strong>Arizona</strong> Elk Society, Phoenix Varmint Callers,<strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>• Contact: Rich Williams, azgobbler60@gmail.comApril 19-21, 20<strong>14</strong>: Wallow FireTurkey Science <strong>and</strong> <strong>Hunting</strong> Camp• Learn <strong>and</strong> get assistance calling <strong>and</strong> huntingwild turkeys, wildfire <strong>and</strong> wildlife sciences,seminars, outdoor skill activities, camping, <strong>and</strong>food.• Location: White Mountains area, Unit 1, 27• Hosted by: Youth Outdoors Unlimited,National Wild Turkey Federation, <strong>Arizona</strong>Elk Society, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation,<strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>• Information: www.youthoutdoorsunlimited.com26 <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> Department — www.azgfd.gov
Juniors-Only Deer Hunts■ Mule Deer Distribution■ White-tailed DeerDistributionFor further information on deer, their habitat, range, naturalhistory, or where you can hunt them in <strong>Arizona</strong>, please visitwww.azgfd.gov.Getting Started,License <strong>and</strong> Fees Youth OpportunitiesLicense RequiredEligible HuntersTag RequiredHunt Numbers RequiredLegal Methods of TakeLegal Animal DefinitionBag LimitLEGAL REQUIREMENTSAny valid hunting or combination license ExCEPT a Three-Day <strong>Hunting</strong> (Class H) (See tables on pages <strong>14</strong>–15 for Resident<strong>and</strong> Non-resident license fees).Persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday, provided that persons between the ages of 10 <strong>and</strong> 13 satisfactorilycompleted a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C ). A youth hunter,whose 18th birthday occurs during a “Juniors-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, maycontinue to participate for the duration of the “Juniors-Only” designated hunt.Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application <strong>and</strong> draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 <strong>and</strong> R12-4-1<strong>14</strong>. ExCEPTfor Archery-Only deer: a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-1<strong>14</strong>.When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers.General Hunt: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow <strong>and</strong> arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Muzzleloader Hunt: Muzzleloadingweapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 <strong>and</strong> R12-4-318, crossbow or bow <strong>and</strong> arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304.Antlered means having an antler fully erupted through the skin <strong>and</strong> capable of being shed. Antlerless means not havingan antler, antlers, or any part thereof erupted through the skin, as defined in R12-4-101.One (1) deer per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120.To hunt deer in <strong>Arizona</strong>, you need a valid hunting or combination license <strong>and</strong> a deer tag. To hunt deer during a General, Juniors-Only, Muzzleloader, orsome Archery-Only seasons, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. For other Archery-Only hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag froma license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-1<strong>14</strong>.The Department offers “Juniors-Only” designated hunts. If applying for a Juniors-Only Hunt, do not reapply for the same species with other applicantson a separate application. If a person is applying for a Juniors-Only hunt <strong>and</strong> a regular hunt on the same application, the higher of the tag feesmust be enclosed.Deer: Commission Order 2 (continued)JUNIORS-ONLY DEEROpen Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities(except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed under A.R.S. Sections 17-101, 17-303, <strong>and</strong> 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801,R12-4-802 <strong>and</strong> R12-4-803.Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits1150 Oct 11 - Oct 17, <strong>2013</strong> (18,36) 7 Any antlered deer 1511151 Oct 4 - Oct 13, <strong>2013</strong> (36) 10 Any antlered deer 511152 Oct 11 - Oct <strong>14</strong>, <strong>2013</strong> (2,4,12,36) 12A West (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT MANAGEMENT STAMP REQUIRED) Antlerless deer 1511153 Nov 8 - Nov 11, <strong>2013</strong> (2,4,12,36) 12A West (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT MANAGEMENT STAMP REQUIRED) Antlerless deer 1011154 Oct 4 - Oct 13, <strong>2013</strong> (36) 17A <strong>and</strong> 17B Any antlered deer 1011155 Nov 22 - Dec 1, <strong>2013</strong> (36) 18B Any antlered deer 761156 Oct 4 - Oct 13, <strong>2013</strong> (36) 20A Any antlered deer 101<strong>2013</strong>-<strong>14</strong> <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Hunting</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> 27
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