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2018 Pronghorn
Antelope and Elk
HUNT DRAW INFORMATION
Use this booklet to apply for Arizona’s 2018 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk hunt drawing.
NEW: PAPER hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time.
ONLINE hunt permit application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time.
You may purchase Arizona hunting licenses and apply for the draw online.
To report violators, call the Department’s Operation Game Thief line: 800-352-0700.
The 2017-18 Arizona Hunting Regulations (official rules) can be found at
www.azgfd.gov or at any Department office or license dealer.
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Important Information for 2018
This list is for informational purposes only and lists important information or major changes
that have occurred since publication of the last hunt draw booklet. Individuals should thorough-
ly read and understand the appropriate regulations prior to submitting an application or going
ARIZONA GAME AND afield. The current Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations can be found at www.azgfd.gov,
FISH DEPARTMENT MISSION or at any Department office or license dealer.
To conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and NEW: Paper Application Deadline is Early The deadline to submit PAPER applica-
manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation
opportunities for current and future generations. tions is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The deadline to submit ONLINE applications
is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH COMMISSION
James R. Ammons, Chair — Yuma NEW: Hunter Harvest Questionnaire Design The Arizona Game and Fish Depart-
James S. Zieler — St. Johns ment has redesigned its big game hunt permit-tags and the Hunter Harvest Question-
Eric S. Sparks — Tucson
naire will now be included with your hunt permit-tag. A unique QR scan code, as well
Kurt R. Davis — Phoenix
Edward “Pat” Madden — Flagstaff as a web link, will be located on the back of hunt permit-tags. Scan the code to access
our Hunter Harvest Questionnaire webpage then select your species. Completing your
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT hunter questionnaire, honestly and accurately, is very important to the management of
5000 W. Carefree Highway wildlife in Arizona.
Phoenix, Arizona 85086
602-942-3000
www.azgfd.gov
Sign-up for a Free Portal Account to Access Draw Results Early If you don’t have
an account, create one for free: www.azgfd.gov, select the green “My Account” button
Ty E. Gray, Director at top right, follow the prompts.
Tom P. Finley, Deputy Director
PointGuard — Tag Surrender, R12-4-118 Hunters may now choose to surrender
REGIONAL OFFICES their hunt permit-tag prior to the start of their hunt. Hunters must have a Department
Portal Account and purchase the Department’s PointGuard Membership for $5 at the
REGION I
2878 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop 85935
time of application for each species. Refer to page 5 for more information.
928-367-4281
REGION II Keep Credit Card Information Updated Online applicants are encouraged to keep
3500 S. Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff 86005 their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined at the
928-774-5045 time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The Arizona Game and Fish
REGION III
5325 N. Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 86409
Department will no longer call customers to obtain payment on drawn applications
928-692-7700 where credit cards have failed. Deadline for updating your credit or debit card infor-
REGION IV mation online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Thursday, March 1, 2018.
9140 E. 28th Street, Yuma 85365 NOTE: If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple applications, please
928-342-0091
REGION V
notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Game and
555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson 85745 Fish could be processed simultaneously.
520-628-5376
REGION VI
7200 E. University Drive, Mesa 85207
Drones Drones are considered aircraft and shall not be used to harass wildlife or
480-981-9400 assist in the taking of wildlife. For more specific information, please review Commis-
sion Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-319 and R12-4-320 located on pages 125 and 130 of the
The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits 2017–18 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Also, see Fair Chase information on page 56 of
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin,
age, religion, or disability in its programs and activities. If
the 2017–18 Arizona Hunting Regulations.
anyone believes that they have been discriminated against
in any of the AZGFD’s programs or activities, including its International Border Suspicious Activity Homeland Security Issues along the Inter-
employment practices, the individual may file a complaint national Border may affect the quality of a person’s hunt (see 2017-18 Arizona Hunting
alleging discrimination directly with the Director’s Office,
5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, 602-
Regulations page 71). Call 800-BE-ALERT to report suspicious activity.
942-3000, or with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn:
Civil Rights Coordinator for Public Access, 5275 Leesburg Resident Licenses Available for Military Spouses The Arizona Game and Fish
Pike, MS:WSFR, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803. Persons with a Department now offers a resident license for the taking of wildlife by the spouse of
disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this
document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s
an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is permanently or temporarily
Office as listed above. stationed in Arizona. The license also will allow the spouse of an active duty member
to apply for big game hunt permit-tags as a resident.
This publication is partially paid for through the sale of advertis-
ing. The Arizona Game and Fish Department neither endorses
products or services listed nor accepts any liability from the use
of listed products or services.
Cover photo by George Andrejko
2018 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 3
License Information
Who Can Go? are a lifetime license holder who has moved per calendar year. When applying for an ap-
Everyone needs a license to hunt wildlife in out of state, the 10 percent non-resident cap prentice license, the mentor must name the
Arizona. You need in your possession a val- does not apply to you. The lifetime license person he or she will be taking afield.
id hunt or combination hunt and fish license, will remain legal for the taking of all wildlife
as permitted by law. Residency may be re-es-
High Achievement Scout License
plus any required hunt permit-tags, nonper- The High Achievement Scout License is of-
mit-tags, or stamps. Neither a Short-term tablished after moving back to Arizona and
fered to a resident youth who has attained
Combination Hunting and Fishing License nor meeting the required time period as defined
either the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scout) or
an Apprentice Hunting License is valid for big below.
received a Gold Award (Girl Scout). The fee
game. for the reduced license is $5. The applicant
Residency Requirements
Youth ages 10–17 must purchase a Youth “Resident” means a person who is domi- must present proof of their rank or award by
Combination Hunting and Fishing license. The ciled (claims the state of Arizona as their true, providing their certification letter, wallet card,
license fee is $5. fixed and permanent home and principal or award certificate at any Department office,
residence) in this state for six months imme- and complete the High Achievement Scout Li-
A person under 10 may hunt wildlife other cense application (Form 306, available on the
than big game without a license only when diately preceding the date of application for
a license, permit, tag, or stamp and does not Department website or at any Department of-
accompanied by a properly licensed person fice). This license is not available through the
18 years or older. No more than two unli- claim residency for any purpose in another
state or jurisdiction; or is a member or spouse draw. At the age of 21, an Eagle Scout or Gold
censed children may accompany any license Award recipient is no longer eligible for the
holder. of a member of the armed forces of the Unit-
ed States who is on active duty and stationed High Achievement Scout License, and from
No one under the age of 14 may hunt big in this state for either permanent or tempo- that point forward would be required to pur-
game without having completed a Hunter Ed- rary duty; or is a member of the armed forces chase an adult license.
ucation Course. No one under age 10 may of the United States on active duty stationed
hunt big game in Arizona. To hunt big game, in another state or country but who lists this
Lost License or Tag Replacement
anyone 10 to 13 years of age must have in Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags, and non-
state as their home of record at the time of
their possession a valid combination hunt and permit-tags may be replaced for a $4 fee at
applying for a license, permit, tag, or stamp.
fish license, a valid Hunter Education Course any Arizona Game and Fish Department li-
completion card, plus any required permit- Arizona residents may purchase a resident cense dealer. Licenses purchased online
tags or nonpermit-tags. license. All other individuals must purchase a can be reprinted for free. Duplicate licenses
non-resident license. can be purchased online. Consult R12-4-103
Where to Buy Licenses Duplicate Tags and Licenses for additional in-
Arizona hunting licenses may be purchased Apprentice License formation. Stamps cannot be replaced, they
online at www.azgfd.gov. The Arizona Game Resident licensed hunters are able to obtain a must be repurchased.
and Fish Department will not mail your li- free Apprentice Hunting License valid for two
cense to you. If you would like a paper copy, days for use when mentoring a new hunter. Physically Challenged Hunters
you must print the license from a home com- This affords new hunters the opportunity to Those hunters who are physically challenged
puter. Licenses also can be obtained from any “try before you buy,” under the supervision may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/
license dealer or Arizona Game and Fish De- of a licensed hunter. Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217
partment office (see locations on page 3 of for information about this permit. Contact any
An Apprentice Hunting License is valid for
this booklet). Arizona Game and Fish Department office for
two consecutive days when the apprentice is
additional information and application. The
If you are applying for a big game hunt accompanied in the field by a mentor. An ap-
application is also available online.
permit-tag or bonus points on a paper appli- prentice hunting license is valid for the taking
cation, you may purchase your general hunt of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory Non-US Citizens Wanting to Hunt
(available for residents only) or combination animals, nongame animals, and upland game in Arizona
hunt and fish license while you are enter- birds. Any required stamps must be pur- Pursuant to regulations by the U.S. Bureau
ing your application for the draw. The license chased in addition to obtaining an Apprentice of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), non-
will not be issued and mailed until the draw Hunting License. An apprentice may be a immigrant aliens who want to temporarily
is complete. resident or non-resident and may only be li- import firearms and/or ammunition into the
censed pursuant to this paragraph once per United States for the allowable purpose of tak-
Lifetime License Holders calendar year. A mentor must be a domiciled ing wildlife will need an ATF import
If a lifetime license holder changes residen- resident of this state who is at least 18 years permit and valid hunting license in
cy status from Arizona, the licensee must of age and must possess an annual hunting possession at the time of entry/import into
then purchase non-resident stamps, tags, and or combination license or a complimenta- the United States. For further information or
permits. A non-resident tag or stamp can ac- ry or lifetime license. A mentor may apply for to make application for the import permit,
company your lifetime resident license. If you no more than two apprentice hunting licenses contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Import
4 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov
License Information
Branch at 304-616-4550, or download an ap- course or another comparable Hunter • The parent, grandparent or guardian must
plication from the ATF website at www.atf.gov. Education Course that is approved by the transfer the permit or tag to the child in a
director. manner prescribed by the Commission.
Tag Transfers • A veteran of the armed forces of the United • The child receiving the permit or tag must
Should you be unable to use your big game
States who has a service-connected disabil- be accompanied by a parent, grandparent
permit, the Department is unable to reim-
ity. For the purposes of this paragraph or guardian when in the field.
burse you for your fees or reinstate your
“disability” means a permanent physical • The child must possess a valid hunting
bonus points (except as provided below).
impairment that substantially limits one or license and, if under 14 years of age, must
However, under Arizona Revised Statutes
more major life activities requiring the as- satisfactorily complete the Arizona hunter
and Arizona Game and Fish Commission
sistance of another person or a mechanical education course or another comparable
Rules there are ways people can transfer
device for physical mobility. hunter education course that is approved
big game tags. A $4 transfer fee applies, un-
less donating to a non-profit organization. • “Qualified organization” means a nonprofit by the Director before participating in the
The Commission may prescribe the manner organization that is qualified under section hunt.
and conditions of transferring and using per- 501(c)(3) of the United States internal reve- • Any big game that is taken counts toward
mits and tags under this paragraph, including nue code and that affords opportunities and the child’s bag limit. Once a tag is trans-
an application process for a qualified orga- experiences to children with life-threatening ferred at a Department office, the original
nization, to allow a person to transfer the medical conditions or with physical disabili- permittee may no longer use it.
person’s big game permit or tag to a qualified ties or to veterans with service-connected
organization for use by: disabilities. Visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting and scroll to the
additional hunting information. There you
• A minor child who has a life-threatening will find a link titled “Tag Transfer.” Organiza-
A parent, grandparent or legal guardian may
medical condition or by a minor child who tions you can donate your tag to are listed on
allow the parent’s, grandparent’s or guard-
has a permanent physical disability. If a the page.
ian’s minor child or minor grandchild to use
child with a physical disability is under 14
the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s big
years of age, the child must satisfactorily
game permit or tag to take big game pursuant
complete the Arizona hunter education
to the following requirements:
PointGuard (Tag Surrender, R12-4-118)
Tag Surrender allows a hunter to surrender
his or her tag to the Department for any rea-
son prior to close of business the day before
the hunt starts.
Requirements:
• Only available to applicants applying online • You must meet the requirements (listed in
be eligible to participate in Tag Surrender
(not available to paper applicants). the left column).
again for that species.
• Hunters must have a Department Portal • Hunters must provide acceptable proof to
When you surrender your hunt permit-tag:
Account. the Department of the Tag Transfer (i.e.,
• You will not receive a refund for the cost of
• Hunters must purchase the Department’s receipt from the qualified nonprofit).
your tag.
PointGuard Membership. Cost is $5 per spe- • You must submit your Tag Surrender
cies. This membership is purchased at the • The bonus points you expended to draw the
request and provide proof of the tag being
time of application for each species applied hunt permit-tag will be reinstated.
donated within 60 days of the donation;
for (Select PointGuard Membership at the • The bonus point you would have accrued and no less than 30 days prior to the next
end of your online application). had you not drawn will be awarded. draw deadline for that species.
• Hunters are only eligible to surrender one • You must surrender your hunt permit-tag According to rule, the Department has mul-
tag per species then the next time drawn before your hunt. tiple options for re-issuance of surrendered
for that species, the tag will have to be used tags. Proximity to start of a hunt, type of tag
If you transfer your hunt permit-tag to a qual-
(expends bonus points). Once you have and demand for the tag will guide decisions
ified nonprofit, you may still participate in
expended your bonus points, you will then about re-issuance of surrendered tags.
Tag Surrender:
2018 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 5
Hunt Permit-tag and License Fee Information
The fees listed on this page are valid for 2018 hunts. Please refer to Notes below.
LICENSES PRIVILEGES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
Allows take of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals,
Not available.
General Hunting1 nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is $37
See Combination.
required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds.
Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing
Combination Hunt waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame
$57 $160
and Fish1,2 animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the
take of big game animals and migratory game birds.
Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing
Youth Combination
waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame
Hunt and Fish1,2,8 $5 $5
animals, migratory birds and upland game birds. A valid tag is required
(ages 10–17)
for the take of big game animals.
Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing
Short-term Combination waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame
$15/day $20/day
Hunt and Fish 2,3 animals, and upland game birds. A valid stamp is required for the take of
migratory game birds. (Not valid when applying for the draw.)
HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only through
application and drawing procedures, prices shown RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
include a $13 application fee per applicant for residents YOUTH YOUTH
and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents.4
Bonus Point $13 $15 $13 $15
Antelope Hunt Permit-tag $103 $565 $103 $565
Bighorn Sheep Hunt Permit-tag5 $313 $1,815 $313 $1,815
Turkey Hunt Permit-tag $38 $105 $237 (for Youth-Only hunts) $257 (for Youth-Only hunts)
Bear Hunt Permit-tag $38 $165 $38 $165
Javelina Hunt Permit-tag $38 $115 $287 (for Youth-Only hunts) $307 (for Youth-Only hunts)
Elk Hunt Permit-tag $148 $665 $637 (for Youth-Only hunts) $657 (for Youth-Only hunts)
Deer Hunt Permit-tag $58 $315 $387 (for Youth-Only hunts) $407 (for Youth-Only hunts)
Pheasant Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15
Bison – Bull/Any Hunt Permit-tag $1,113 $5,415 $1,113 $5,415
Bison – Cow/Yearling Hunt Permit-tag $663 $3,265 $663 $3,265
Bison — Yearling only Hunt Permit-tag $363 $1,765 $363 $1,765
Raptor Hunt Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15
NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT
purchased over-the-counter at Department offices or RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH YOUTH
license dealers.
Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag $25 $90
Youth-Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag $10 $10
Bear Nonpermit-tag5 $25 $150
Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag5 $15 $75
Javelina Nonpermit-tag $25 $100
Elk Nonpermit-tag $135 $650
Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag $45 $300
Bobcat Seal (for sale or export)6 $3 $3
STAMPS RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH8
Migratory Bird Stamp Allows take of band-tailed
pigeons, moorhen, coots, doves, ducks, geese, snipe, $5 $5 Included with Youth Combination license
and swans (Valid July 1 – June 30)
Federal Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30) $25 $25 $25
Notes:
1. Licenses are valid one year from date of purchase. 4. A portion of the application fees are designated for 7. Permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts.
2. All licenses that allow fishing allow for simultaneous habitat, access and recruitment/retention. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying
fishing with two poles. 5. Mandatory harvest reporting and physical check-in. only for “Youth-Only” hunts.
3. A Short-term Combo license may be purchased for 6. Not available at license dealers. 8. Youth, 16 years of age and older, are required to
any day. Purchaser selects date(s) of validity at time of purchase a federal waterfowl stamp.
purchase. If purchased for multiple days, the days need
not be consecutive.
6 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov
Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Winter 2018
Hunt permit-tag applications will be accepted and processed in accordance with R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 and this schedule.
Drawing
ACCEPTANCE DATES1 DEADLINE DATES2
Deadline 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) in Department offices on:
Hunt permit-tags
Applications accepted
HUNT on or after:
PAPER APPLICATIONS ONLINE APPLICATIONS and refund warrants
mailed out by:
Antelope (See note 1) Jan. 30, 2018 Feb. 13, 2018 April 20, 2018
Elk (See note 1) Jan. 30, 2018 Feb. 13, 2018 April 20, 2018
First Come 3 Online Applicants 4
Applications accepted by mail Permits available for purchase with a Deadline for updating your credit
on or after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona completed application at all Department or debit card information online is
time): offices after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona time) 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time)
HUNT ACCEPTANCE DATES ACCEPTANCE DATES Thursday, March 1, 2018
Antelope April 16, 2018 April 23, 2018
Elk April 16, 2018 April 23, 2018
Notes:
1. The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big 3. First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly.
game listed above as soon as the applicable year’s hunt informa- Applicants are advised to check with the Department before sub-
tion is available on the Department’s Web site (www.azgfd.gov), or mitting an application for leftover permits. No person, including
from any Game and Fish Department office or license dealer, un- Youth, may submit more than one valid application per genus for
less otherwise noted in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule. the First Come process, with the exception of javelina (see the jave-
lina bag limit description). A listing of leftover permits is available
2. Department offices at Flagstaff, Kingman, Mesa, Phoenix, Pinetop, online at www.azgfd.gov under “Big Game Draw” or at any Depart-
Tucson and Yuma will close for business at 5 p.m. (Arizona time); ment office. To submit first come applications by U.S. mail only,
completed paper applications will be accepted at these locations please send to: 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086,
until 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) on paper application deadline days. ATTN: DRAW/FIRST COME.
No applications will be accepted after this time regardless of the
postmark. Deadline dates are different for paper applications 4. Online applicants are encouraged to keep their credit card
and online applications. Deadline dates may be extended in the payment information current. If your payment is declined at
event of a Department-related system failure that prevents the pub- the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. The
lic from submitting an application within the deadlines listed above. Arizona Game and Fish Department will no longer call cus-
The online system slow down due to heavy traffic is not considered tomers to obtain payment on drawn applications where credit
a Department-related system failure and may not result in a dead- cards have failed.
line extension. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid
the last minute rush. Application assistance can be obtained Mon-
day through Friday (8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Arizona time) by contacting the
Department. Only on deadline day, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., after the
DO NOT DUPLICATE YOUR DEPARTMENT ID
close of normal business, the Department can be reached at 623- Customers are encouraged to apply online through their portal
236-7424 for online application assistance. accounts to avoid duplicating their Department ID. Be aware: If
you generate a new Department ID, your existing bonus points
may not be transferred to the new ID.
2018 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 7
Draw Information
The Draw same hunt number(s) and in the same order paper application, if required, for each
When the number of hunt permits for a spe- of preference on the same form. person who is applying on the applica-
cies in a particular area must be limited to tion for a license. Only one license will be
prevent over-harvest of wildlife, the Com- No person, including Youth, may submit
issued per person and a refund of any re-
mission Order governing seasons for that more than one valid application per genus of
maining fees will be issued.
species assigns a hunt number to a designat- wildlife in any calendar year, except as speci-
ed area, and a hunt permit-tag is required fied in R12-4-104(H), when genera are drawn 3. Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are
to take that species in that area. Hunt per- in multiple drawings; however the annual for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A
mit-tags are issued through a computerized bag limit still applies. youth must pay the higher fee unless
random drawing. Big game tags not is- applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.
Each applicant shall complete only one block
sued through the drawing process are called per application. Each payment enclosed with a hunt permit-
nonpermit-tags. tag application shall be made by certified
No more than one genus may be included
check, cashier’s check, money order, or per-
Qualifications on each Hunt Permit-tag Application Form.
sonal check or draft payable to the Arizona
Individuals wishing to participate in a draw- Use a separate form, payment and enve-
Game and Fish Department. Cash will not be
ing or to obtain bonus points must apply lope for each genus of wildlife you wish
accepted and will result in rejection.
online or in writing using the Hunt Permit- to hunt. More than one (1) application in
tag Application Form, and submit the form an envelope may result in rejection of all One personal check or money order can cov-
by the deadline specified in the Hunt Per- applications. You can list a general hunt as er all fees for each application, or separate
mit-tag Application Schedule found in the your first choice and another weapon type checks or money orders may be submitted in
current year’s hunt regulations (page 7). hunt for the same genus as another choice one envelope for each individual applicant.
on the same application — just be sure they
An applicant must possess a license (includ- The permit and license fees are specified
are in the same numerical series. Use only
ing lifetime, pioneer or disabled veteran’s) in the fee schedule on page 6. The hunt
one application per genus, even if you are
that is valid on the last day of the application permit-tag fees on page 6 include the non-
mixing weapon choices.
deadline for that draw. Youth applying for refundable application fee.
big game hunts must be licensed. If an ap- Hunt Permit, Bonus Points
plicant does not have a license that meets Submitting Applications
Disclaimer
that requirement, he or she must purchase The online application service will be avail-
The issuance of any big game permit has no
the license at the time of application. An ap- able in early to mid-January. Please check
express or implied guarantee or warranty of
plicant must submit the information and fees the Department’s website or sign up for free
hunter success. Any person holding a valid
required for a license on each paper appli- e-newsletters for regular updates. You can
permit assumes the risk that circumstanc-
cation submitted. Only one license will be register for e-news at www.azgfd.gov/signup.
es beyond the control of the Arizona Game
issued. License refunds will be made for addi- and Fish Department may prevent the per- Attention online applicants: Deadline for
tional applications. Licenses will not be issued mit holder from using the permit. In such updating your credit or debit card infor-
until the draw occurs. situations, the Arizona Game and Fish De- mation online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time)
partment disclaims any responsibility to Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Applying for a Hunt reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bo-
The online application service will be avail- Paper applications (except first-come, sand-
nus points or to refund any fees, except hill crane, and raptor applications) may be
able early to mid-January, see page 10 or visit
under specific circumstances, such as activa- hand-delivered to Department offices in
www.azgfd.gov/draw for more information.
tion of military or emergency personnel, as Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Flagstaff, Pinetop,
Paper applications for hunt permit-tags stated in R12-4-107(M). Kingman, or Yuma. Mailed paper applica-
must be made on Hunt Permit-tag Applica- tions must be sent only to the Department’s
tion Forms available at Department offices, Fees Phoenix Office at P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ
website, and license dealers. Please use the Information about fees associated with 85087-1052. On deadline days, Department
current year’s application form, that is WHITE the online draw process is on page 10. business offices close at 5:00 p.m. (Arizona
in color. Do not cut or alter application When submitting paper applications, each time), but paper applications can be deliv-
form. Applications not prepared in a legible applicant shall enclose the following fees: ered to drop boxes until 11:59 p.m. (Arizona
manner may be deemed not valid and shall time). Drop boxes are locked promptly at
be rejected as specified in R12-4-104(L). Use 1. The fee for the appropriate hunt 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time). All paper applica-
standard blue or black ink (no gel ink). permit-tag, which includes the permit tions must be received by the Department
application fee. before the deadline. Deadlines for submis-
No more than four people may apply
on one application in one envelope. All 2. Fee for a hunting or combination hunt sion are specified in the Hunt Permit-tag
applicants in a group must apply for the and fish license, if a license is requested. Application Schedule on page 7. Deadline
Be sure to enclose license fees with each to submit paper applications is Jan. 30.
Postmarks don’t count.
8 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govDraw Information
Applications will be accepted as soon as the What if I’m not Drawn? is any choice other than the first choice
applicable year’s hunt regulations are Please use one of the methods (online or or any other hunt numbers appear on the
available. Please consult the current year’s phone) listed on page 10 to access draw re- application, your application will be re-
hunt regulations as unit areas and season sults. These methods of access shall serve as jected. You may obtain only one bonus point
dates may change each year. the official notification of draw results. per genus per drawing.
Complete and proper preparation of an Customers who open a free portal ac- To apply for a bonus point only, the
application is the sole responsibility of count will receive their draw results individual must be 10 years old by the
the applicant. several days early. Open a free portal ac- deadline date as specified in the Hunt Per-
count today! mit-tag Application Schedule on page 7.
Why Apply Online?
Over-payments and hunt permit-tag fees To apply for a bonus point only, you must
There are many advantages to submitting an
received with unsuccessful applications will have previously purchased a hunting license
online application:
be returned to applicant “A,” as shown on or apply for a hunting license through the
• Applying online through your portal ac- the Hunt Permit-tag Application Form. Appli- draw for the year in which the hunt will take
count will ensure you do not duplicate cation and license fees will not be refunded. place. You must also include the applica-
your Department ID. You will not be issued more than one license tion fee per applicant. If applying for a bonus
and a refund of any remaining fees will be is- point, you will not receive a refund for the
• You have until Feb. 13 to apply online,
sued. An overpayment of $5 or less will not license fee or the application fee. Do not in-
which is two weeks past the paper applica-
be refunded, and shall be considered a dona- clude the fee for the hunt permit-tag for the
tion deadline.
tion to the Arizona Game and Fish Fund. genus in which you are applying for the bo-
• Apply from home or work — no driving, no nus point. A bonus point costs you only
mailing; If you or a member of your group elected the license fee (if needed) and the appli-
to donate your fees or a portion thereof, the cation fee per applicant. See page 6 for
• Easy to meet the deadline — go to www. donation will not be refunded.
azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw”; license fees.
If an application is rejected and a license has If applying for more than one species for
• Reduces chances for errors (you must
been requested, the license will not be issued. bonus points, you must complete a
still read your options closely);
The license fee will be refunded; however, the separate application for each species.
• The initial cost to you is only the appli- application fee will not be refunded. Only a single application and the correct
cation fee and license fee (if you don’t fees may be included in one envelope.
Unsuccessful, valid applications will be
already have a current license);
awarded bonus points. If you apply for a bonus point only using
• The permit-tag cost will only be charged if the established bonus point hunt number,
Big game hunt permit-tags remaining after
you are drawn for that species; you may NOT submit another applica-
the drawing will be issued on a first-come,
• Easy to donate to the Big Game Habitat first-served basis as specified in the Hunt Per- tion for the same genus. To do so will cause
Fund and benefit wildlife populations; and mit-tag Application Schedule on page 7. both applications to be rejected as duplicate
applications.
• Opportunity to purchase PointGuard. First-come permit-tag results are not posted.
If successful, you will receive your tag in the All applicants in a group must apply for the
What Happens to My mail within 10-15 business days. same established bonus point hunt num-
Application? ber. The application will not be included
Any application not properly prepared, sub- Obtaining a Bonus Point Only in the random number drawing and the
mitted with insufficient fees or one that is In the event you do not wish to participate individual(s) on the application will each re-
illegible is not valid and will be rejected. in a big game drawing for species offered in ceive a bonus point for that genus.
this draw, but still wish to accumulate bonus
If any applicant in a group is rejected for any
points for these genera, you may “obtain a
reason, all other applicants in that group will
bonus point.”
also be rejected and no bonus points will be
awarded. When completing your application, you must
choose the bonus point hunt number es-
No hunt permit-tag will be issued to anyone
tablished for that genus as your first choice.
in a group if there are not sufficient hunt per-
A bonus point hunt number is established
mit-tags available for all applicants in that
within each applicable Commission Order. If
group.
you choose this hunt number, you may not
Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each suc- choose any other hunt number on your ap-
cessful applicant. plication. If the bonus point hunt number
2018 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 9Apply Online for Big Game Hunts and Bonus Points at www.azgfd.gov
The online application will be available early to mid-January.
What If I Buy a License draw. If drawn for a hunt permit-tag, you IMPORTANT: Applicants are encouraged to
When I Apply for My Hunt? must also have a valid license at the time of keep their credit or debit card information up
the hunt. These may not be the same license. to date; if your card becomes invalid for any
If you purchase a hunting or fishing license
Please contact customer service if you have reason before the credit card update dead-
online, you must print the license from your
any questions. See below for phone numbers. line, update your information online for each
home printer. Your license will not be mailed
species you applied for by selecting the “up-
to you.
How Do I Pay? date my payment information” option and
providing the required information. The De-
Are There Any Additional A valid credit or debit card (Visa or Master-
partment is not responsible for any overdraft
Fees for Applying Online? Card) must be used when applying online.
charge incurred due to insufficient funds.
Your card will be charged once for the ap-
No. The application fee per applicant is
plication fee and second time if you are
the same whether applying online or by What You Need for Each Applicant
successful in drawing a permit-tag. Online
paper. The application fee is $13 per appli-
applicants are encouraged to keep their To apply online, simply log on to the Arizona
cant for residents and $15 per applicant for
credit card payment information current. Game and Fish Department website at www.
non-residents.
If your payment is declined at the time azgfd.gov, place the cursor on “Apply for a
Can I Apply for a Bonus of the draw, your application will not be Draw” on the main webpage and follow the
Point Only? drawn. The Arizona Game and Fish De- step by-step instructions. We recommend you
partment will no longer call customers have your hunter list (including first and last
Yes. Select Bonus Point Only when prompted. to obtain payment on drawn applications names, dates of birth, Department identifi-
You must have a current hunting license or where credit cards have failed. Deadline cation number, and Social Security Number)
purchase one. You will be charged the appro- for updating your credit or debit card and hunt choices completed with all the re-
priate application fee ($13 application fee per information online is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona quired information for each hunter prior
applicant for residents and a $15 application time) Thursday, March 1, 2018. to logging on to apply. This will make for a
fee per applicant for non-residents). quicker application process.
If your credit/debit card has been used for
What are the License multiple applications, please notify your
Requirements? banking institution that multiple charges
from Arizona Game and Fish could be pro-
When applying for a hunt, you must have cessed simultaneously.
a license valid through deadline day of that
Useful Contact Information
Want To Know If You Were Drawn? Don’t Know Your Department ID?
Call the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s You can either e-mail customerservice@azgfd.
automated service at (602) 942-3000. Press 2 gov, call 602-942-3000, or reprint your license at
and follow voice prompts. You must provide https://license.azgfd.gov/home.xhtml.
your Department ID Number and birth date. This Report a Game or Fish Violation
service is free of charge (long distance charges 800-352-0700
may apply). Or visit the Arizona Game and Fish
Department website at: www.azgfd.gov. Report Vandalism or Livestock
Main Number: (602) 942-3000 Depredation
Choose 1 for known extension or name 800-VANDALS (826-3257)
Choose 2 for Draw, Bonus Points and Hunting
Mandatory Harvest Reporting of:
and Fishing license info.
These numbers are only for reporting your bear
Choose 3 for Watercraft
and mountain lion harvests.
Choose 4 for Regions
Choose 5 for Customer Service Bear: 800-970-BEAR (2327)
Choose 6 for Shooting Range Lion: 877-438-0447
10 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govHow to Avoid Duplicating Your Department ID
Customers are encouraged to apply online through their portal accounts to avoid duplicating their Department ID. Be aware: If you generate a
new Department ID, your existing bonus points may not be transferred to the new ID.
Sign in to your portal account.
Select AZGFD Account and then
select the draw icon in the
drop-down box.
2018 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 11How to Apply for the Draw: Paper
If you choose not to participate in the online
application, you must correctly fill out and sign First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Fourth Choice Fifth Choice
E
Hunt Number Hunt Number Hunt Number Hunt Number Hunt Number
a paper hunt permit-tag application form and B
submit it by mail or drop it off to any of the
L
seven Arizona Game and Fish Department of- Date of Birth APPLICANT A I
( m m ) ( d d ) ( y y y y )
Check One
fices along with a check or money order for 1 2D1 21 9 12 C 12 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 Federal Requirement: Social Security Number
P
Non-resident
the correct amount. Paper application forms Arizona Hunting License Number
E
are available at all Department offices, more (must include the 2 letter prefix) Department I.D. Number if different from SSN
XX 234 567
F G x Resident
PERMIT-TAG FORM • A
than 250 license dealers statewide, and as a
M
Last Name First M.I.
downloadable PDF electronic document from
the Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/ DO E
Address
D J OE
A
draw. A list of dealers can be found on the
Department’s website.
2 3 4 5 E B E AC H S T
City State Zip Code
S
R12-4-104 and R12-4-114 explain application M Y T O WN AZ 85 560
Daytime Phone Number
and drawing procedures in detail. Complete SIGN ON LINE BELOW
and proper preparation of an application is
480 567 19 12
the sole responsibility of the applicant. If any Signature (Must be signed by or for Applicant A) H
X_____________________________________________
applicant in the group fails to complete any re- Complete only to apply Sex Weight Height Hair Eyes AZ Residency
LICENSE FORM • A
Ft. In. Yrs. Mos.
quired portion of the application, all applicants for a Hunt License
in the group will be rejected. Hunting Res-G A Hunt/Fish Non-Res-F D No license
Hunt/Fish
F Res-F B Youth Hunt/Fish Non-Res-Y E refund will be
issued if you
1. You must use a separate application, a Youth Hunt/Fish Res-Y C are not drawn.
separate payment AND a separate enve-
lope for each genus (deer, elk, etc.) for
which you apply. No more than one (1) 6. You must either enter your Arizona Hunting 9. Each applicant shall complete only one
application (up to 4 applicants) may be in- License Number (including the two-char- block per application (for example: Appli-
cluded in the same envelope. NOTE: All acter prefix) OR you must fill out the cant A, Applicant B, etc.)
hunt choices for each genus, regardless of LICENSE FORM section (bottom portion 10. You must include all information per ap-
weapon type, must be requested on the for each applicant) and specify the class of plicant in one block only. You may not use
same application. license you wish to purchase by checking multiple applicant blocks to provide infor-
the appropriate box and include pay- mation for one applicant.
2. You must use valid Hunt Numbers; make ment for that license with each application.
sure you refer to appropriate Hunting Reg- An applicant must possess a license that 11. You must include ALL the appropriate li-
ulations. Do not use game management is valid on the last day of the application cense, permit, and application fees in each
unit numbers. deadline for that draw. If an applicant does envelope. No cash will be accepted. Any
3. In accordance with federal requirement, not have a license that meets that require- check returned to the Department for non-
42 U.S.C. Section 666 A13 and state re- ment, they must purchase the license at the payment will result in rejection of your
quirement, A.R.S. 25-320 (P) and 25-502 time of application. No license refund will application.
(K), you must provide your Social Securi- be issued if you are not drawn. Only one li-
12. You must refer to the appropriate Hunting
ty Number in the space provided. This is cense will be issued to you. License refunds
Regulations to obtain the current fees for li-
kept on file with the Department of Eco- will be made for additional applications. Li-
censes and/or hunt permit-tags or you may
nomic Security for use in identifying and censes will not be issued until the draw
call the Department at 602-942-3000 for
tracking child support offenders. If you are occurs.
that information.
not a U.S. Citizen you must write “Not US 7. You must enter your Department I.D. Num-
Citz” in the Social Security field. Applicants 13. Only Hunting, Hunting and Fishing Com-
ber (previously called Sportsman I.D.) if
declaring “Not US Citz” must provide a De- bo, and Youth Combo licenses are available
different from your Social Security Number.
partment I.D. Number (refer to item #7). for residents through the draw. Only Hunt-
This number is only for those individuals
ing and Fishing Combo and Youth Combo
4. You must fill in your name, home mailing who use a Department issued I.D. Num-
licenses are available for nonresidents
address, city, state, and zip code. You must ber instead of a Social Security Number to
through the draw.
include your date of birth. You must specify track bonus points or for non-U.S. citizens.
your date of birth with a two-digit month, You must still provide a valid Social Security 14. Enclose check, cashier’s check, or mon-
a two-digit day, and a four-digit year. (For Number or “Not US Citz.” NOTE: A Depart- ey order payable to the Arizona Game and
example: if you were born on Jan. 5, 1950, ment I.D. Number must be obtained from Fish Department for the total amount due,
you would write: 01-05-1950 in the Date of AZGFD prior to application. along with your application and mail to:
Birth field.) Arizona Game and Fish Department P.O.
8. The applicant or an appointed individual
Box 74020 Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052; or drop
5. You must check either the resident or non- must sign each completed applicant block.
it off at any Department office.
resident box for each applicant.
12 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govKnow? Did you
24/7 online services
are available
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• Fishing, hunting and combo • Take an online boater education
licenses available 24/7 class at home 24/7
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2018 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 13Clinics, Raffles and Partnerships
Arizona Antelope Foundation Arizona Elk Society Youth Elk Hunters Camp
The Arizona Antelope Foundation will hold its annual Antelope Hunter The Arizona Elk Society’s Junior Elk Hunters Camp will be Oct. 11–14,
Clinic June 16, 2018 at the Embassy Suites in Tempe. Topics will include 2018, watch our website for camp location. This event is held this year
optics, trophy evaluation, photography, taxidermy, practical field in conjunction with the Unit 6A & 5BS Youth Only Elk Hunt. Thursday
care and hunting tactics for firearms and archery. In addition to the night the AES serves free dinner to all youth hunters and their families,
formal presentations, representatives from the Arizona Game and Fish after which they have a seminar on hunter safety, finding elk, meat
Department will be on hand to discuss hunting hotspots and access care and more. There will be lots of free giveaways for youth hunters.
in the game management units drawn by the hunters in attendance — Free lunch will be served Friday and Saturday, seminars will be held
bring your hunting maps! Look for details at www.azantelope.org. and mentors available if needed. The Arizona Elk Society offers sup-
port throughout the weekend for game locating and retrieval, as well
Arizona Elk Society Elk Hunting Clinic as anything else the youth need during the hunt. This year’s camp will
The Arizona Elk Society will hold its Annual Elk Hunting Clinic July 28, again be at the St. Josephs Youth Camp at Morman Lake, AZ. Check
2018. For information visit www.arizonaelksociety.org or call (602) out this event and others at www.arizonaelksociety.org. Call (602) 492-
492-5319. This all-day clinic will be full of great information about 5319 for information.
hunting elk with a bow or a rifle; locating elk during the early and late
hunting seasons by Dan Adler, Diamond Outfitters Arizona; effective- Arizona Elk Society Wild in the City
ly calling elk; as well as meat care, cape preparation, and proper use Wild in the City is a daylong camp held Feb. 3, 2018 and again in
of optics to locate elk in the field and much more. The clinic will be a November at Ben Avery Shooting Range, camp is designed to intro-
great education tool for first-time hunters and seasoned hunters. The duce kids 7–16 to outdoor skills. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. participants will
clinic runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and includes lunch. The Elk Clinic will rotate through six classes including archery, wildlife identification, gun
be held at the Ben Avery Clay Target AZ One Credit Union Pavilion. safety and shooting, survival bracelets, identifying animal tracks, owl
For more information about the elk hunting clinic and the Arizona Elk pellet dissection, kayaking, horsemanship and other classes. Check our
Society visit www.arizonaelksociety.org. website for camp locations. Kids receive event shirts and goodie bags
full of information and goodies. Visit www.arizonaelksociety.org for in-
formation and registration. Call (602) 492-5319 if you need help.
Thank You Hunters and Recreational Shooters
Arizona’s rich outdoor heritage is enjoyed by all — thanks to Arizona Big Game Super Raffle
hunters like you, whose purchase of hunting and recreational Each year since 2006, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission has
shooting equipment supports wildlife management and habitat awarded the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle (AZBGSR) 10 Special Big
enhancement in the Grand Canyon State. When you purchase a Game Tags, including one each for the 10 big game species we have
rifle, ammunition, archery equipment, and other sporting gear, here in Arizona. The 365-day season dates are Aug. 15, 2018 through
you pay a federal excise tax and import duties. Aug. 14, 2019, and include most units statewide. The webcast draw-
ing will be held July 26, 2018. The 2018 raffle also includes an Optics
Since 1937, this money has been collected by the federal gov- Raffle, featuring a full line of Swarovski equipment, as well as $2,500
ernment and redistributed to the states using a formula based in bonus cash, with a total value over $17,000. There is also a trophy
on hunting license sales and the state’s land area. In 2017, that New Mexico Bull Elk hunt, sponsored by Mangas Outfitters. A “Buy
meant more than $21 million for game management in Ari- Early, Buy Often, Win Big” incentive drawing will be included as well
zona. This money paid for game surveys, hunter education for 2018, featuring monthly drawings for (39) additional winners, lead-
classes, wildlife water catchment construction, wildlife research ing up to the July drawing. Prizes include outdoor equipment from
and shooting range development and operations, among other Sitka Gear and Kenetrek Boots, Garmin and Canyon Coolers, and Vor-
projects. tex Optics. Since the raffle’s inception, more than $6.1 million dollars
Hunters like you are part of the largest and most successful wild- has been raised, with 100 percent of these tag funds being used to
life conservation programs in the world…thank you. complete wildlife projects throughout Arizona. Visit the AZBGSR web-
site at www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com to purchase tickets, or if
you have any questions regarding ticket prices, deadlines or the draw-
ing time and location.
RMEF, White Mountain Chapter, Jr. Elk Hunters Camp
The White Mountain Chapter of The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
will be hosting the Junior Elk Hunters Camp Oct. 12–14, 2018 at Sheep
Corral in the Greens Peak area of Unit 1. All youth hunters and their
families are welcome to join us for this fun and educational camp. All
meals are provided free to youth hunters and their families. All reg-
istered hunters are sure to win valuable prizes during our Saturday
evenings campfire get together. To register, visit www.whitemountain-
rmef.org
14 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov2018 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information 15
Pronghorn Antelope Hunts
n Distribution
For further information on prong-
horn antelope, their habitat, range,
natural history, or where you can
hunt them in Arizona, please visit
www.azgfd.gov.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
License Required Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice
Hunting License (See tables on page 6 for Resident and Non-resident license fees).
Tag Required Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114.
Hunt Numbers Required When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers.
Legal Methods of Take General Hunt: Any firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Muzzleloader Hunt:
Muzzleloader weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-
4-304. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and/or crossbow as allowed
under R12-4-216.
Legal Animal Definition Buck antelope means a male pronghorn antelope, as defined in R12-4-101.
Bag Limit One (1) pronghorn antelope per calendar year, except as prescribed in R12-4-120.
To hunt pronghorn antelope in Arizona you need a valid Arizona hunting or combination license and an antelope tag. To hunt antelope in any season, you
must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag.
Pronghorn Antelope: Commission Order 3 (continued)
GENERAL PRONGHORN ANTELOPE
Open 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 to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801,
R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
2000 BONUS POINT ONLY — See page 9 (No other hunt number may be chosen in conjunction with this one).
2001 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 1 Buck antelope 25
2002 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 2A Buck antelope 25
2003 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 2C Buck antelope 10
2004 Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2018 3A Buck antelope 17
2005 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 3C Buck antelope 6
2006 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (6,9,13) 4A Buck antelope 27
2007 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 4B Buck antelope 35
2008 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (6,9,13,15) 5A Buck antelope 7
2009 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (6,9,13,15) 5B Buck antelope 21
2010 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 6A Buck antelope 9
2011 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (8) 6B South Buck antelope 1
2012 Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2018 7 Buck antelope 43
16 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.govPronghorn Antelope Hunts
Pronghorn Antelope: Commission Order 3 (continued)
GENERAL PRONGHORN ANTELOPE
Open 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 to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801,
R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
2013 Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2018 9 Buck antelope 32
2014 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (14) 10 Buck antelope 85
2015 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (5) 12A and 12B Buck antelope 3
2016 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (5) 13A Buck antelope 10
2017 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (5) 13B Buck antelope 15
2018 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 17A Buck antelope 2
2019 Sep 14 - Sep 20, 2018 18A Buck antelope 5
2020 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (17) 18B Buck antelope 8
19A (north of AZ Hwy 89A and that portion south of AZ Hwy
2021 Sep 14 - Sep 20, 2018 (4,16) 89A that is east of Fain Rd, north of AZ Hwy 69/169, and west Buck antelope 30
of FR 151/643)
2022 Sep 14 - Sep 20, 2018 (4) 19B Buck antelope 5
2023 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (5) 21 Buck antelope 5
2024 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (4) 30A Buck antelope 9
2025 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (4,10) 31 and 32 Buck antelope 5
2026 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 35A (exlcuding Fort Huachuca) and 35B Buck antelope 3
---- Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (6,9,13) Hopi Hunt in Unit 4A Buck antelope 8
---- Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (6,9,13,15) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5A Buck antelope 3
---- Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (6,9,13,15) Hopi Hunt in Unit 5B Buck antelope 4
Total 458
MUZZLELOADER PRONGHORN ANTELOPE
Open 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 to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801,
R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
2027 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 2B Buck antelope 15
2028 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (1) 3B North Buck antelope 2
2029 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 (2) 3B South Buck antelope 2
2030 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 8 Buck antelope 25
2031 Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2018 8 Buck antelope 15
2032 Sep 7 - Sep 16, 2018 15A and 15B Buck antelope 2
2033 Sep 7 - Sep 13, 2018 (4) 17B and 19B Buck antelope 6
2034 Sep 7 - Sep 13, 2018 18A Buck antelope 5
19A (north of AZ Hwy 89A and that portion south of AZ Hwy
2035 Sep 7 - Sep 13, 2018 (4,16) 89A that is east of Fain Rd, north of AZ Hwy 69/169, and west Buck antelope 10
of FR 151/643)
Total 82
ARCHERY-ONLY PRONGHORN ANTELOPE
Open 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 to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801,
R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
2036 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 1 Buck antelope 30
2037 Aug 17 - Aug 30, 2018 3A Buck antelope 10
2038 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (1) 3B North Buck antelope 5
2039 Aug 10 - Aug 23, 2018 (2) 3B South Buck antelope 5
2040 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (2) 3B South Buck antelope 5
2041 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (6,9,13) 4A Buck antelope 5
2042 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 4B Buck antelope 15
2043 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (6,9,13,15) 5A Buck antelope 3
2044 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (6,9,13,15) 5B Buck antelope 8
2045 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (3,7,12) 6B North (except Camp Navajo) Buck antelope 10
2046 Aug 17 - Aug 30, 2018 7 Buck antelope 10
2047 Aug 17 - Aug 30, 2018 9 Buck antelope 8
2048 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (14) 10 Buck antelope 65
2049 Aug 24 - Sep 13, 2018 (11,12) 11M Buck antelope 5
2050 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (5) 12A and 12B Buck antelope 5
2051 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 15A and 15B Buck antelope 2
2052 Aug 10 - Aug 23, 2018 (4) 17B and 19B Buck antelope 5
2053 Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2018 (4) 17B and 19B Buck antelope 5
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