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AZGFD offers tips to make application process go more smoothly
For hunters planning to apply for hunt permit-tags issued through the upcoming 2025 pronghorn and elk draw, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is offering the following tips to make the process go smoothly: Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2024 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for pronghorn and elk.
To apply, visit https://draw.azgfd.com/. The deadline for the department to receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Read more
Make sure to get ducks in order before June 6 deadline
PHOENIX — Only a few days remain to apply for 2023 fall hunt permit-tags, which means hopeful hunters now fall into one of two camps:
Those who are chronic putter-offers, telling themselves that they have plenty of time before the June 6 deadline, and those who jumped on their computers and filled out an application the moment that the draw opened three weeks ago.
Whether a person plans to apply in the coming days, or already has done so, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) offers the following tips: Read more
PHOENIX — There’s not a better time than right now to apply for 2023 hunt permit-tags issued through the fall draw process for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, and sandhill crane.
To apply, visit www.azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for Big Game Draw.” For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 26 of the “2023-2024 Arizona Hunting Regulations” booklet. The booklet can be viewed at www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Regulations/.
The deadline for the department to receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Read more
Portal account needed to access draw results
PHOENIX — For hunters planning to apply for hunt permit-tags issued through the upcoming 2023 fall draw process, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) offers the following tips to make the process go smoothly: Read more
Dale Hajek, Community Relations Specialist
623-236-7215, dhajek@azgfd.gov
PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will accept applications for limited-entry permit-tag seasons beginning at 8 a.m. (Arizona time) Wednesday, April 5.
These new big game hunting opportunities give hunters a chance to draw an additional elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and pronghorn permit-tag, while generating revenue to help support wildlife conservation efforts across the state.
To apply, visit www.limitedhuntentry.azgfd.com/. The deadline is 5 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, April. 11. Read more