Hello everyone--just a simple question: Does anyone know the approximate dates for the 2008 Az deer season?

I know the dates are somewhat variable,and are set yearly. I know they are not yet released.

I also know that the people in the G & F dept. have very little time to help out of staters, as evidenced by their one-word answers ! They don't seem to give a shit whether I have more than 4 or 5 months to plan a hunt. Perhaps they're just of the mind that, "when we decide, they will come."

Anyway, thanks for letting me vent. And thanks in advance if anyone can give me the more-or-less approximate dates of the deer seasons.

Good luck this fall!

friar

Deer seasons here begin at the end of August and go all the way thru January each winter. A season for either mule or whitetail will be open almost every one of those months somewhere.

The dates will vary by weapon types, species and the season you apply for in regards to both since there is usually more than one choice.

IOW, your question is too simple. It's not specific enough to answer it.

That said, the regulations listing all of the various choices will come out in early May. The proposals haven't even been approved by the game commission yet and won't be until the middle of April.

You will then have until the 2nd Tues. in June to make up your mind and apply for a permit. -TONY

Thanks for your reply Tony.

I'll be firearm hunting, most likely in the Flagstaff area, and most likely for mulies (or whitetails if the opportunity presents itself).

It may just be that I won't know until May, which I can deal with. What gets under my skin a bit is when the people at the G & F have a glib, terse reply to a sincere question; there's just no excuse to deal with people like that, and this is the third person in three separate calls to do so. So, it seems like a pattern at this point.

Hopefully I'm wrong about the G & F.

Thanks again for your help; I do appreciate it!

friar

Hunt Recommendations
Commission Order 2: Deer
General Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 1 Any antlered deer 260 60
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 2A, 2B, and 2C Any antlered deer 80 0
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 3A and 3C Any antlered deer 300 100
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 4A and 4B Any antlered deer 150 0
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 (19,21) 5A and 5B Any antlered deer 400 -50
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (19) 6A Antlered mule deer 400 75
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (1,19) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Antlered mule deer 275 25
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 (19) 7 Any antlered deer 800 0
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (19) 8 Antlered mule deer 600 0
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 (19) 9 Any antlered deer 375 -25
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 10 Any antlered deer 725 0
12A East (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT
MANAGEMENT STAMP REQUIRED)
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 (2,3,17) Any antlered deer 150 -25
12A East (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT
MANAGEMENT STAMP REQUIRED)
Nov 21 - Nov 30, 2008 (2,3,17) Any antlered deer 50 0
12A West (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT
MANAGEMENT STAMP REQUIRED)
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 (2,4,17) Any antlered deer 850 200
12A West (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT
MANAGEMENT STAMP REQUIRED)
Nov 21 - Nov 30, 2008 (2,4,17) Any antlered deer 175 0
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 (13) 12B Any antlered deer 25 0
Nov 21 - Nov 30, 2008 (13) 12B Any antlered deer 75 0
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 (5,13) 12B West Any antlered deer 175 0
Nov 14 - Nov 23, 2008 (13) 13A Any antlered deer 45 -10
Nov 7 - Nov 16, 2008 (13) 13B Any antlered deer 65 -20
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 (6) 16A (except Mohave County Park lands) Any antlered deer 650 0
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 17A Any antlered deer 350 -25
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 17B Any antlered deer 400 0
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 18A Any antlered deer 600 0
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 18B Any antlered deer 650 50
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 19A Any antlered deer 450 0
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 19B Any antlered deer 300 50
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 20A Any antlered deer 700 100
Nov 14 - Nov 23, 2008 20B Any antlered deer 350 0
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 20C Any antlered deer 300 -50
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 20C Any antlered deer 250 50
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (13) 21 Antlered mule deer 450 0
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 (23) 22 Antlered mule deer 625 25
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 23 Antlered mule deer 610 35
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 24A Antlered mule deer 165 25
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 24B Antlered mule deer 450 0
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 27 Antlered mule deer 900 175
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 28 Antlered mule deer 400 0
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 28 Antlered mule deer 400 0
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (11) 29 Antlered mule deer 75 -75
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (11) 29 Antlered mule deer 75 75
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (6,11) 30A Antlered mule deer 325 25
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (6,11) 30A Antlered mule deer 325 25
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (11) 30B Antlered mule deer 400 50
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (11) 30B Antlered mule deer 400 50
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Commission Order 2: Deer Page 1 of 7
General Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (22) 31 Antlered mule deer 150 -150
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (22) 31 Antlered mule deer 150 150
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (11,22) 32 Antlered mule deer 450 250
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (11,22) 32 Antlered mule deer 450 -150
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 33 Antlered mule deer 350 0
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 33 Antlered mule deer 250 0
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (10) 34A Antlered mule deer 25 0
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 34B Antlered mule deer 100 0
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 34B Antlered mule deer 100 0
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (6) 36A Antlered mule deer 350 0
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (6) 36A Antlered mule deer 450 0
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (6) 36B Antlered mule deer 200 25
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (6) 36B Antlered mule deer 200 -25
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (6) 36C Antlered mule deer 125 25
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (6) 36C Antlered mule deer 125 25
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (13) 37A Antlered mule deer 75 -75
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (13) 37A Antlered mule deer 75 75
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (20) 37B Any antlered deer 250 -250
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (20) 37B Any antlered deer 250 250
39, 40A, and 40B (Special Restrictions Apply -
See Note 7)
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (7,13) Any antlered deer 150 150
39, 40A, and 40B (Special Restrictions Apply -
See Note 7)
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (7,13) Any antlered deer 150 -150
Nov 7 - Nov 16, 2008 (8) 41 Any antlered deer 475 0
Nov 7 - Nov 16, 2008 42 (except White Tank Mountain Park) Any antlered deer 300 0
Nov 7 - Nov 16, 2008 (6,8) 43A, 43B, 44A, and 44B Any antlered deer 650 0
Nov 7 - Nov 16, 2008 (6) 45A, 45B, and 45C Any antlered deer 275 0
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (19) 6A Antlered whitetail deer 200 -50
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (19) 6A Antlered whitetail deer 200 0
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (19) 6A Antlered whitetail deer 75 25
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (1,19) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Antlered whitetail deer 55 35
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (1,19) 6B (except Camp Navajo) and 8 Antlered whitetail deer 25 -25
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 (19) 8 Antlered whitetail deer 75 25
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (13) 21 Antlered whitetail deer 460 60
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (13) 21 Antlered whitetail deer 20 -30
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (23) 22 Antlered whitetail deer 660 160
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (23) 22 Antlered whitetail deer 25 -25
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 23 Antlered whitetail deer 575 -25
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 23 Antlered whitetail deer 85 35
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 24A Antlered whitetail deer 355 -245
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 24A Antlered whitetail deer 355 355
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 24A Antlered whitetail deer 30 -20
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 24B Antlered whitetail deer 305 55
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 24B Antlered whitetail deer 305 55
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 24B Antlered whitetail deer 25 -25
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 27 and 28 Antlered whitetail deer 350 200
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 27 and 28 Antlered whitetail deer 15 -35
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (11) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 285 -115
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (11) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 275 -125
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (11) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 275 275
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (11) 29 Antlered whitetail deer 40 -35
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (6,11) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 200 -50
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (6,11) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 200 -75
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (6,11) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 175 175
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Commission Order 2: Deer Page 2 of 7
General Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (6,11) 30A Antlered whitetail deer 40 -35
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (11) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 150 -100
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (11) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 150 -100
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (11) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 150 150
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (11) 30B Antlered whitetail deer 75 25
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (22) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 325 -225
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (22) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 325 -225
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (22) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 300 300
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (22) 31 Antlered whitetail deer 125 25
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (11,22) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 500 -150
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (11,22) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 500 -150
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (11,22) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 460 460
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (11,22) 32 Antlered whitetail deer 40 -135
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 33 Antlered whitetail deer 650 -100
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 33 Antlered whitetail deer 650 -100
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 33 Antlered whitetail deer 650 650
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 33 Antlered whitetail deer 40 -110
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (10) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 600 -200
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (10) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 600 -150
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (10) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 550 550
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (10) 34A Antlered whitetail deer 40 -110
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 34B Antlered whitetail deer 150 -25
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 34B Antlered whitetail deer 150 -50
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 34B Antlered whitetail deer 100 100
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 34B Antlered whitetail deer 40 -10
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 300 -100
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 300 0
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 200 200
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) Antlered whitetail deer 40 -10
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 35B Antlered whitetail deer 400 -100
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 35B Antlered whitetail deer 400 -50
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 35B Antlered whitetail deer 250 250
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 35B Antlered whitetail deer 40 -10
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (6) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 350 -100
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (6) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 450 -100
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (6) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 350 350
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (6) 36A Antlered whitetail deer 40 -60
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (6) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 800 -225
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (6) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 800 -225
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (6) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 700 700
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (6) 36B Antlered whitetail deer 40 -160
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (6) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 200 -150
Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2008 (6) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 200 -150
Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2008 (6) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 150 150
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (6) 36C Antlered whitetail deer 100 25
Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2008 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer
Total 41815 2160
WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS!
LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304.
LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Any valid hunting license (excluding Class H) plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only
through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Commission Order 2: Deer Page 3 of 7
Juniors-Only Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Oct 10 - Oct 19, 2008 10 Any antlered deer 100 0
Winter Range Hunt Area in Unit 12A West
(NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT MANAGEMENT
STAMP REQUIRED)
Nov 14 - Nov 17, 2008 (2,12,18) Antlerless deer 600 200
Oct 10 - Oct 19, 2008 (6) 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands) Any antlered deer 50 30
Oct 10 - Oct 19, 2008 17B Any antlered deer 60 0
Nov 21 - Nov 30, 2008 18B Any antlered deer 75 25
Oct 10 - Oct 19, 2008 20A Any antlered deer 100 50
Nov 21 - Nov 30, 2008 20C Any antlered deer 100 0
Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2008 23 Any antlered deer 150 0
Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2008 27 Any antlered deer 140 40
Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2008 (6,11,22) 28, 29, 30A, 31, and 32 Any antlered deer 100 100
No Hunt Nov 16 - Nov 25, 2007 (11,22) 32 Any antlered deer 0 -150
Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2008 33 Any antlered deer 150 -100
Nov 21 - Nov 27, 2008 33 Any antlered deer 150 150
Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2008 (6) 36A Any antlered deer 50 -150
Nov 21 - Nov 27, 2008 (6) 36A Any antlered deer 150 150
Nov 21 - Nov 27, 2008 (6) 36B Any antlered deer 50 50
No Hunt Nov 16 - Nov 25, 2007 (6) 36C Any antlered deer 0 -25
Nov 21 - Nov 30, 2008 42 (except White Tank Mountain Park) Any antlered deer 75 0
Nov 8 - Nov 23, 2008 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer
Total 2100 370
WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS!
When applying for a Juniors-Only Hunt, do not reapply for the same species with family on a separate application.
LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304.
LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Any valid hunting license (excluding Class H) plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only
through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number.
ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that
persons between the ages 10 and 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per
ARS 17-335 (C).
CHAMP Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2008 (2) 12A Any antlered deer 10 10
No Hunt Nov 16 - Nov 25, 2007 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer 0
Total 10 10
WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS!
LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Any firearm, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304.
LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Any valid hunting license (excluding Class H) plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only
through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114, and a CHAMP permit. Applicants must apply by
Hunt Number.
ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Limited to individuals with a Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit (CHAMP) as pursuant to R12-4-217.
Qualified individuals should contact Fort Huachuca for hunt numbers, season dates, and other requirements.
Muzzleloader Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 3B Any antlered deer 90 20
Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2008 (1,19) 6B (except Camp Navajo) Any antlered deer 275 25
12A East (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT
MANAGEMENT STAMP REQUIRED)
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (2,3,17) Any antlered deer 50 50
No Hunt Nov 9 - Nov 18, 2007 (5,13,17) 12B West Any antlered deer 0 -35
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Commission Order 2: Deer Page 4 of 7
Muzzleloader Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2008 (6) 15A, 15B, 15C, and 15D Any antlered deer 200 25
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008 20B Any antlered deer 150 0
Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2008 (10) 34A Any antlered deer 100 0
Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any antlered deer 50 0
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (9) 35A (except Fort Huachuca) and 35B Any antlered deer 50 0
39, 40A, 40B, 41, and 42 (except White Tank
Mountain Park) (Special Restrictions Apply -
See Footnote 7)
Dec 12 - Dec 31, 2008 (7,8,13) Any antlered deer 50 0
Oct 24 - Dec 31, 2008 (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer
Total 1015 85
WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS!
LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Muzzleloading weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, crossbow or bow and arrow as
prescribed in R12-4-304.
LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Any valid hunting license (excluding Class H)plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only
through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number.
Juniors-Only (Muzzleloader) Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Dec 19 - Dec 31, 2008 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, and 18A Any antlered deer 30 30
No Hunt Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2007 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands) Any antlered deer 0 -30
Total 30 0
WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS!
When applying for a Juniors-Only Hunt, do not reapply for the same species with family on a separate application.
LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Muzzleloading weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, crossbow or bow and arrow as
prescribed in R12-4-304.
LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Any valid hunting license (excluding Class H) plus Deer hunt permit-tag obtained only
through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number.
ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17th birthday, provided that
persons between the ages 10 and 13 have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per
ARS 17-335 (C).
Archery-Only Deer
Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife Permits
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (14) 1 Any antlered deer 190 190
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (14) 3A and 3C Any antlered deer 150 150
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (14) 3B Any antlered deer 60 60
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (14,19) 7 Any antlered deer 800 800
12A (NORTH KAIBAB HABITAT
MANAGEMENT STAMP REQUIRED)
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (2,14,17) Any antlered deer 1000 1000
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (13,14,17) 12B Any antlered deer 15 15
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (5,13,14,17) 12B West Any antlered deer 75 75
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (13,14) 13A Any antlered deer 45 45
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008 (13,14) 13B Any antlered deer 40 40
Total 2375 2375
WHEN APPLYING FOR BIG GAME HUNT PERMIT-TAGS, YOU MUST USE HUNT NUMBERS!
LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216.
LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Any valid hunting license (excluding Class H) plus Archery Deer hunt permit-tag obtained
only through application and drawing procedures as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. Applicants must apply by Hunt Number.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Commission Order 2: Deer Page 5 of 7
Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag Required Deer
Open Season Dates Notes Areas Legal Wildlife
Open Areas do not include any area closed to hunting under A.R.S. sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-301, R12-4-
801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.
2A, 2B, 2C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (except
Camp Navajo), 8, 9, 10, 11M, 15A, 15B, 15C,
15D, 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands),
17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 20B,
20C, 21 (except Cave Creek Recreation Area),
22, 23, 24A, 24B, 27, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32,
33, 34A, 34B, 35A (except Fort Huachuca),
35B, 36A, 36B, and 36C
(1,6,11,19,21,22, Any antlered deer
23)
Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2008
Jan 1 - Jan 16, 2009 (19) 4A, 4B, 8, 9, and 19A Any antlered deer
10, 16A (except Mohave County Park Lands),
17B, 18A, 18B, 19B, 20B, 20C, 21 (except
Cave Creek Recreation Area), 24A, 24B, 25M,
26M, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B,
35A (except Fort Huachuca), 35B, 36A, 36B,
36C, 37B, 38M (including Tucson Mountain
Wildlife Area), 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B,
44A, 44B, and 47M
(6,7,8,9,10,11,13, Any antlered deer
15,16,20,22,24)
Dec 12, 2008 - Jan 31,
2009
No Hunt Sep 14 - Sep 27, 2007 (13) 12A, 12B, and 13A Any antlered deer 0
15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 17A, 20A, 22, 23, 27,
37A, 45A, 45B, and 45C
Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2009 (6,23) Any antlered deer
Aug 29 - Sep 21, 2008 (1) Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Any antlered deer
Aug 29, 2008 - Jan 28, (9) Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A Designated deer
2009
0
LAWFUL TAKING METHODS: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318 and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216.
LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: Any valid hunting license (excluding Class H) plus Archery Deer hunt nonpermit-tag
obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114.
Notes:
Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to deer hunting only to properly licensed hunters holding a valid Camp Navajo hunting permit. A hunter
education course is required. Hunt numbers must be obtained from the Arizona National Guard. For more information on how to apply for
a Camp Navajo hunt, go to www.campnavajo.com and select Hunting. Increases in Force Protection may result in hunt cancellations at
any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, hunters drawn for these permits
will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications for these hunts must be
submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline.
1 .
A Unit 12A (North Kaibab) Habitat Management Stamp is required for all Unit 12A (North Kaibab) deer hunters. Stamps are available at a
cost of $15.00 at all Arizona Game and Fish Department offices or wherever hunting licenses are sold. All 12A North Kaibab deer hunters
shall have this stamp attached to their hunting license. Stamps cannot be obtained through the draw process. Successful Unit 12A
(North Kaibab) firearms deer hunters must check out and personally present their deer for inspection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station
in accordance with R12-4-308. A check station will not be operated during the Unit 12A (North Kaibab) archery deer season.
2 .
3 . 12A East Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A located east of AZ Hwy 67 and south of U.S. Hwy 89A.
4 . 12A West Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12A located west of AZ Hwy 67 and also that portion of Unit 12A located north of U.S. Hwy 89A.
12B West Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 12B beginning at the Arizona-Utah Stateline and BLM Rd. 1065; south on BLM 1065 to U.S. Hwy
89A; west on U.S. Hwy 89A to Kaibab National Forest boundary; north then west then south on the Kaibab National Forest boundary to
Kanab Creek; north on Kanab Creek to the Arizona-Utah Stateline; east on the Arizona-Utah Stateline to BLM 1065.
5 .
The Buenos Aires, Cibola, Imperial, and Kofa National Wildlife Refuges are open to deer hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all
other Refuges are closed.
6 .
Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to military closure and requires coordination with the Barry M. Goldwater
Range for hunting access. For specifics about accessing the Barry M. Goldwater Range refer to the Index: Hunting on Military
Reservations.
7 .
The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is closed to deer hunting, except those areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to
properly licensed hunters holding a valid Yuma Proving Ground Hunting Program Access permit and coordination with YPG Range
Control. Hunters drawn for units 41W, 43A, or 43B who plan to hunt on YPG must check in with the YPG Hunting Program by calling the
toll-free number prior to conducting any hunting activities on the range. Occassionaly, due to military activities, some affected hunting
areas may be temporarily closed. For information write: U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 105, Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C.
Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 or call toll-free 1-877-788-HUNT (4868) or (928) 328-2148, or www.yuma.army.mil/hunting_program.htm.
8 .
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The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to deer hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian
personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Juniors only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort
Huachuca civilian dependents holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. CHAMP hunts are open to the general public. Hunt
numbers, season dates and/or special regulations must be obtained from Fort Huachuca. Increases in Force Protection may result in
hunt cancellations at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled due to an increase in security, hunters
drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Applications for
these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline.
9 .
The Santa Rita Wildlife Area in Unit 34A is actively used for studies in wildlife management. Researchers are present all months and
study sites are not always recognizable; hunters are urged to use caution while hunting and take care not to disturb study sites.
10 .
Hunter access in Units 29, 30A, 30B, and 32 is extremely restricted. Applicants should not apply for these units unless they have secured
access.
11 .
An "antlerless deer" is a deer, any age, 12 . without antlers.
13 . The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting.
Archery deer hunters who received a hunt permit-tag through the draw process are not required to call the toll free Archery Deer Harvest
Reporting telephone number to report their deer kill. We encourage hunters to return the Hunter Survey they will receive in the mail. Unit
12A archery deer hunters are not required to check their deer for inspection at the Jacob Lake Checking Station.
14 .
Hunting is not permitted in Unit 26M in the following described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in
Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East.
15 .
Hunting is not permitted in Unit 47M in the following described area: an unincorporated portion of land within the City of Mesa known as
the Elliott and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East.
16 .
Individuals with permits for these hunts are eligible to purchase Restricted Nonpermit tags for the corresponding buffalo population
management seasons listed in Commission Order 26.
17 .
Winter Range Hunt Area in Unit 12A West - That portion of Unit 12A West located west of the following line: beginning at the junction of
FR 22 (West Side road) and the Kaibab National Forest boundary; south on FR 22 to FR 462; southeasterly on FR 462 to the intersection
of FR 462, FR 22, and FR 270; south on FR 270 to the Grand Canyon National Park boundary.
18 .
The U.S. Forest Service has expressed concern regarding road damage during wet weather. The Department is working with the U.S.
Forest Service to provide limited access via designated core roads in units 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, and 9 that will remain open during periods
when other roads may be closed. When weather is deemed severe, the core roads may also be closed to prevent excessive road
damage, provide for public safety, and protect natural resources. Roads that have been closed are closed to all users. Hunters should
respect and obey road closures and drive responsibly during wet periods. It is recommended that hunters contact the appropriate Forest
Service office to determine current road status for their hunt area (see the Index: Hunting on Public Lands).
19 .
The Florence Military Reservation (training areas B and D: the areas north and south of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is subject
to short term closures due to military operations, including live fire operations, and requires coordination with the Florence Military
Reservation for hunting access. For specific closure dates or any other access concerns, contact the Florence Military Reservation at 602-
267-2062. A map of the Florence Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website, azgfd.gov (type
Florence Military Reservation in the search box).
20 .
In the northern portion of Unit 5A, access is permitted on the Clear Creek Ranch by written permission only. Written permission may be
obtained at the Ranch headquarters located west of AZ Highway 87 at mile post 333.
21 .
Unit 31 and 32 hunts -- Access to Aravaipa Canyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed in R12-4-802) is allowed by permit only, available through
the Safford Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. For more information, contact the Safford Field Office at (928) 348-4450 or
www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa.htm.
22 .
The area within the fenced enclosure inside the loop formed by Tonto National Forest Road 647, also known as the Walnut Canyon
Enclosure, is open to public entry and the taking of deer during open season.
23 .
Hunting is not permitted in Unit 25M in the following described area: an unincorporated portion of land within the Town of Queen Creek in
Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, and 18 of Township 3 South, Range 8 East.
24 .
DEFINITION: ANTLERED - means having an antler fully erupted through the skin and capable of being shed as defined in R12-4-101.
DEER BAG LIMIT: One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120.
ARCHERY DEER SPECIAL REGULATION: All Archery hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish Department office in person, or by
telephone (1-866-903-DEER [3337]), within ten (10) days of taking a deer pursuant to R12-4-308.
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quote:

Originally posted by friarmeier:
Thanks for your reply Tony.

I'll be firearm hunting, most likely in the Flagstaff area, and most likely for mulies (or whitetails if the opportunity presents itself).

friar

Gun hunts for mule deer in the units around Flagstaff such as 7,8,9,10 take place in late Oct./early Nov. -TONY

Gentlemen, thanks for the help!

friar

Do not. I repeat do not try for a Mule Deer tag in area 33 in Arizona. We hunted the November season in #33 last year. When we were checked out by the game warden, he told us there were no Mule Deer in the area as the Coues Whitetail have literally driven them out. I know this particular game Warden well as he sometime takes part in teaching the game regulations in some of the Hunter Ed classes that I teach in.
During our hunt, we saw exactly one Whitetail Doe and her fawn and and right on the eastern border of area 33 right at the San Pedro River, one Mule Deer doe.
If you want to hunt AZ this year, you'd best write the AZ game & Fish dept, and request a regulation book as soon as they become available.
I've never hunted up in the Flagstaff area but I think that's strictly Mule Deer country.
If you were lucky enough, you could draw one of the coveted Kaibab tags. You'd have to be very very lucky. I still put that in as one of my choices even though I havent drawn in 20 years.
Paul B.

Paul, thank you for the info!

I'll forward this thread to my friend in Flagstaff. He's new to the area, but is a total sleuth when it comes to scouting an area--no doubt he'll be in touch with the local G & F people.

I'll suggest we put in for the Kaibab draw, too. Who knows?

Thanks again, and good luck hunting!

friar

quote:

Originally posted by friarmeier:
I'll suggest we put in for the Kaibab draw, too. Who knows?

friar

Might as well. Half of the world's population applies for it. -TONY

Visions of O'Conner's .270 are filling my head!

Thanks again, everyone!

friar