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The fees listed on this page are valid for 2025 hunts. Please refer to notes below.

LICENSES	PRIVILEGES	RESIDENT	NON-RESIDENT
General Hunting¹	Allows take of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds.	$37	Not available. See Combination.
Combination Hunt and Fish^1,2	Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds.	$57	$160
Youth Combination Hunt and Fish^1,2 (ages 10–17)	Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, migratory birds and upland game birds. A valid tag is required for the take of big game animals.	$5	$5
Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish^2,3	Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters, small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid stamp is required for the take of migratory game birds. (Not valid when applying for the draw.)	$15/day	$20/day

	HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only through application and drawing procedures, prices shown include a $13 application fee per applicant for residents and a $15 application fee per applicant for non-residents.⁴		RESIDENT		NON-RESIDENT	RESIDENT YOUTH		NON-RESIDENT YOUTH
	Bonus Point		$13		$15	$13		$15
Purchase PointGuard or PointGuard Plus for any of these species.	Pronghorn 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-tag⁵		$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)
	Bison – Bull/Any Hunt Permit-tag⁵		$1,113		$5,415	$1,113		$5,415
	Bison – Cow/Yearling Hunt Permit-tag⁵		$663		$3,265	$663		$3,265
	Bison — Yearling only Hunt Permit-tag⁵		$363		$1,765	$363		$1,765
	Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-tag (3 hunt permit-tags)		$43		$45	$43		$45
	Raptor Capture Hunt Permit-tag		$13		$190	$13		$190
NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may be purchased over-the-counter at Department offices or license dealers.		RESIDENT		NON-RESIDENT			RESIDENT YOUTH	NON-RESIDENT YOUTH
Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag		$25		$90
Youth-Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag							$10	$10
Bear Nonpermit-tag⁵		$25		$150
Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag⁵		$15		$75
Mountain Lion Pursuit-only Permit ⁶		$20		$100
Javelina Nonpermit-tag		$25		$100
Elk Nonpermit-tag		$135		$650
Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag ⁵		$45		$300 ⁶
Raptor Capture Nonpermit-tag ⁶				$175				$175
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, and swans (valid July 1 – June 30)		$5		$5			Included with Youth Combination license
Federal Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30)		$25		$25			$25

Notes:

Licenses are valid one year from date of purchase.
All licenses that allow fishing allow for simultaneous fishing with two poles.
A Short-term Combo license may be purchased for any day. Purchaser selects date(s) of validity at time of purchase.
A portion of the application fees are designated for habitat, access and recruitment/retention.
Mandatory harvest reporting and physical check-in; archery deer only requires mandatory harvest reporting.
Not available at license dealers.
Permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.
Youth, 16 years of age and older, are re-quired to purchase a federal waterfowl stamp.

Hunting License Information

Who Can Go?

Everyone needs a license to hunt wildlife in Arizona. You need in your possession a valid hunt or combination hunt and fish license, plus any required hunt permit-tags, nonpermit-tags, or stamps. A Short-term Combination Hunting and Fishing License is not valid for big game.

Youth ages 10–17 must purchase a Youth Combination Hunting and Fishing license. The license fee is $5.

A person under 10 may hunt wildlife other than big game without a license only when accompanied by a properly licensed person 18 years or older. No more than two unlicensed children may accompany any license holder.

No one under the age of 14 may hunt big game without having completed a Hunter Education Course. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. To hunt big game, anyone 10 to 13 years of age must have in their possession a val-id combination hunt and fish license, a valid Hunter Education Course completion card, plus any required permit-tags or nonpermit-tags.

Where to Buy Licenses

Arizona hunting licenses may be purchased online. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will not mail your license to you. If you would like a paper copy, you must print the license from a home computer. Licenses also can be obtained from any license dealer or Arizona Game and Fish Department office.

Lifetime License Holders

If a lifetime license holder changes residency status from Arizona, the licensee must then purchase non-resident stamps, tags, and permits. A non-resident tag or stamp can accompany your lifetime resident license. If you are a lifetime license holder who has moved out of state, the 10 percent non-resident cap does not apply to you. The lifetime license will re-main legal for the taking of all wildlife as permitted by law. Residency may be re-established after moving back to Arizona and meeting the required time period as defined below.

Residency Requirements

“Resident” means a person who is domiciled (claims the state of Arizona as their true, fixed and permanent home and principal residence) in this state for six months immediately preceding the date of application for a license, permit, tag, or stamp and does not claim residency for any purpose in another state or jurisdiction; or is a member, spouse or minor child of a member of the armed forces of the United States who is on active duty and stationed in this state for either permanent or temporary duty; or is a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty stationed in another state or country but who lists this state as their home of record at the time of applying for a license, permit, tag, or stamp.

Arizona residents may purchase a resident license. All other individuals must purchase a non-resident license.

High Achievement Scout License

The High Achievement Scout License is offered to a resident youth who has attained either the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scout) or received a Gold Award (Girl Scout). The fee for the reduced license is $5. The applicant must present proof of their rank or award by providing their certification letter, wallet card, or award certificate at any Department office, and complete the High Achievement Scout License application (Form 306, available on the Department website or at any Department office). This license is not available through the draw. At the age of 21, an Eagle Scout or Gold Award recipient is no longer eligible for the High Achievement Scout License, and from that point forward would be required to purchase an adult license.

Lost License or Tag Replacement

Lost licenses, hunt permit-tags, and non-permit-tags may be replaced for an $8 fee at any Arizona Game and Fish Department license dealer. Licenses purchased online can be reprinted for free. Consult R12-4-103 Duplicate Tags and Licenses for additional information. Stamps cannot be replaced, they must be repurchased.

Auto-renewal for Licenses

A new option enables hunting and fishing license holders to automatically renew their licenses upon expiration. Auto-renewal is available for the following licenses: Resident Hunt, Resident Fish, Resident Hunt/Fish Combo, Youth Hunt/Fish Combo, Nonresident Fish, Nonresident Hunt/Fish Combo. Customers must have an AZGFD portal account to add license auto-renewal and select a valid license to be auto-renewed. Visit the Auto-Renewal for Licenses page for more information. Dependent accounts are not currently eligible for auto renew.

Physically Challenged Hunters

Those hunters who are physically challenged may qualify for a Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit (CHAMP). Consult R12-4-217 for information about this permit. Contact any Arizona Game and Fish Department office for additional information and application. The application is also available online.

Non-U.S. Citizens Wanting to Hunt in Arizona

Pursuant to regulations by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), non-immigrant aliens who want to temporarily import firearms and/or ammunition into the United States for the allowable purpose of taking wildlife will need an ATF import permit and valid hunting license in possession at the time of entry/ import into the United States. For further information or to make application for the import permit, contact ATF’s Firearms and Explosives Import Branch at 304-616-4550, or download an application from the ATF website.

Tag Transfers

Should you be unable to use your big game permit, the Department is unable to reimburse you for your fees or reinstate your bonus points (except as provided below). However, under Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules there are ways people can transfer big game tags. An $8 transfer fee applies, unless donating to a non-profit organization. The Commission may prescribe the manner and conditions of transferring and using permits and tags under this paragraph, including an application process for a qualified organization, to allow a person to transfer the person’s big game permit or tag to a qualified organization for use by:

A minor child who has a life-threatening medical condition or by a minor child who has a permanent physical disability. If a child with a physical disability is under 14 years of age, the child must satisfactorily complete the Arizona hunter education course or another comparable Hunter Education Course that is approved by the director.
A veteran of the armed forces of the United States who has a service-connected disability. For the purposes of this paragraph “disability” means a permanent physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities requiring the assistance of another person or a mechanical device for physical mobility.
“Qualified organization” means a non-profit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code and that affords opportunities and experiences to children with life-threatening medical conditions or with physical disabilities or to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

A parent, grandparent or legal guardian may allow the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s minor child or minor grandchild to use the parent’s, grandparent’s or guardian’s big game permit or tag to take big game pursuant to the following requirements:

The parent, grandparent or guardian must transfer the permit or tag to the child in a manner prescribed by the Commission.
The child receiving the permit or tag must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian when in the field.
The child must possess a valid hunting license and, if under 14 years of age, must satisfactorily complete the Arizona hunter education course or another comparable hunter education course that is approved by the Director before participating in the hunt.
Any big game that is taken counts to-ward the child’s bag limit. Once a tag is transferred at a Department office, the original permittee may no longer use it.

Visit the Arizona Tag Transfer Program page to view a list of organizations you can donate your tag to.

Electronic Tags — Arizona E-Tag

Hunters can download the Arizona E-Tag mobile app from the Apple or Google Play stores, and opt in to receive an electronic tag in their portal account. The Arizona E-Tag app provides real-time delivery of licenses and big game tags purchased or drawn after the app has been download-ed. The app also provides the ability to electronically tag a harvested animal and complete the hunter questionnaire. After downloading the app, update it regularly to ensure it’s the latest version. For more information visit the eTag information page.

Tag Surrender — PointGuard Plus and PointGuard

Tag Surrender allows a hunter to surrender his or her tag to the Department for any reason prior to close of business the day before the hunt starts. Learn more on the PointGuard page.

PointGuard Plus

For $25, an applicant will have the opportunity to surrender a hunt permit-tag and have their bonus points reinstated for all eligible big game species for three consecutive draw cycles from the date of purchase.
PointGuard Plus can be purchased from the time of completing an online application, up to the deadline to update credit card or debit card information.
(prior to AZGFD processing hunt applications). The fee is non-refundable.
Those who purchase PointGuard Plus will receive priority positioning for the reissuing of hunt permit-tags that are surrendered by PointGuard members and non-members alike.

PointGuard

Like PointGuard Plus, standard Point-Guard is available to all applicants when applying online for a hunt permit-tag.
PointGuard is $10 per species, per applicant, and can be purchased from the time of completing an online application until the deadline to update credit card or debit card information. The fee is non-refundable.

Only one hunt permit-tag may be surrendered, per species. If an applicant is drawn in the future for that particular species, that hunt-permit tag must be used, ex-pending all accumulated bonus points. Only then may an applicant participate again in PointGuard and PointGuard Plus.

A free AZGFD portal account is not required to purchase PointGuard or Point-Guard Plus. A portal account is needed for those applicants wishing to view their draw results, however.

When you surrender your hunt permit-tag:

You will not receive a refund for the cost of your tag.
The bonus points you expended to draw the hunt permit-tag will be reinstated.
The bonus point you would have accrued had you not drawn will be awarded.
You must surrender your hunt permit-tag before your hunt.

If you transfer your hunt permit-tag to a qualified nonprofit, you may still participate in Tag Surrender:

You must meet the requirements (list-ed in the left column).

Hunters must provide acceptable proof to the Department of the Tag Transfer (i.e., receipt from the qualified nonprofit).
You must submit your Tag Surrender request and provide proof of the tag being donated within 60 days of the donation; and no less than 30 days prior to the next draw deadline for that species.

According to rule, the Department has several options for the re-issuance of a surrendered hunt permit-tag. The proximity to the start of a particular hunt, the type of hunt permit-tag, and demand for that hunt permit-tag will factor into how it will be reissued.

Draw Information

The Draw

When the number of hunt permits for a species in a particular area must be limited to prevent over-harvest of wildlife, the Commission Order governing seasons for that species assigns a hunt number to a designated area, and a hunt permit-tag is required to take that species in that area. Hunt permit-tags are issued through a computerized random drawing. Big game tags not issued through the drawing process are called non-permit tags.

Qualifications

Individuals wishing to participate in a drawing or to obtain bonus points must apply online, and complete the online application by the deadline specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule found in the current year’s hunt regulations.

An applicant must have possession of a valid license at the time of entry and the deadline of the application period per R12-4-104. Youth applying for big game hunts must be licensed. If an applicant does not have a license that meets that requirement, he or she must purchase the license at the time of application.

Applying for a Hunt

The application service will be available in early to mid-September. For more details, visit the draw information page.

No person, including youth, may submit more than one valid application per genus of wildlife in any calendar year, except as specified in R12-4-104(H), when genera are drawn in multiple drawings; however the annual bag limit still applies.

You can select a general hunt as your first choice and another weapon type hunt for the same genus as another choice on the same application — just be sure they are in the same numerical series.

Hunt Permit, Bonus Points Disclaimer

The issuance of any big game permit has no express or implied guarantee or warranty of hunter success. Any person holding a valid permit assumes the risk that circumstances beyond the control of the Arizona Game and Fish Department may prevent the permit holder from using the permit. In such situations, the Arizona Game and Fish Department disclaims any responsibility to reissue or replace a permit, to reinstate bonus points or to refund any fees, except under specific circumstances, such as activation of military or emergency personnel, as stated in R12-4-107(M).

Fees

Information about fees associated with the draw process is listed in the License Fees table.

Discounted hunt permit-tag fees are for “Youth-Only” designated hunts. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Youth-Only” hunts.

Submitting Applications

The application service will be available in early to mid-September. Check the Department’s website or sign up for free e-newsletters for regular updates.

Applicants are encouraged to keep their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn.

Complete and proper preparation of an application is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

What Happens to My Application?

If any applicant in a group is rejected for any reason, all other applicants in that group will also be rejected and no bonus points will be awarded.

No hunt permit-tag will be issued to any-one in a group if there are not sufficient hunt permit-tags available for all applicants in that group.

Hunt permit-tags will be mailed to each successful applicant.

What if I’m not Drawn?

Customers will receive draw results on-line through their free portal account.

Create a portal account by visiting the registration page and completing all fields.

Unsuccessful, valid applications will be awarded bonus points.

Big game hunt permit-tags remaining after the drawing will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis as specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule listed below. First-come permit-tag results are not posted. If successful, you will receive your tag in the mail within 10-15 business days.

Obtaining a Bonus Point Only

In the event you do not wish to participate in a big game drawing for species offered in this draw, but still wish to accumulate bonus points for these genera, you may “obtain a bonus point.”

A bonus point hunt number is established within each applicable Commission Order. You may obtain only one bonus point per genus per drawing.

To apply for a bonus point only, the individual must be 10 years old by the deadline date as specified in the Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule below.

To apply for a bonus point only, you must have a license valid through deadline day of that draw. A bonus point costs you only the license fee (if needed) and the application fee per applicant. See License Fees table for license fees. If applying for more than one species for bonus points, you must complete a separate application for each species.

If you apply for a bonus point only using the established bonus point hunt number, you may NOT submit another application for the same genus. To do so will cause both applications to be rejected as duplicate applications.

All applicants in a group must apply for the same established bonus point hunt number. The application will not be included in the random number drawing and the individual(s) on the application will each receive a bonus point for that genus.

Hunt Permit-tag Application Schedule – Spring 2025

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
HUNT	Applications accepted on or after:	ONLINE: Deadline 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time):	Hunt permit-tags mailed out by:
Spring Turkey	(See note 1)	Oct. 1, 2024	Nov. 20, 2024
Spring Javelina	(See note 1)	Oct. 1, 2024	Nov. 20, 2024
Spring Bison	(See note 1)	Oct. 1, 2024	Nov. 20, 2024
Raptor Capture (Falconry)	(See note 1)	Oct. 1, 2024	Nov. 20, 2024

First Come³
	Applications accepted by mail on or after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona time):	Permits available for purchase with a completed application at all Department offices after 8:00 a.m. (Arizona time):
HUNT	ACCEPTANCE DATES	ACCEPTANCE DATES
Spring Turkey	Nov. 4, 2024	Nov. 12, 2024
Spring Javelina	Nov. 4, 2024	Nov. 12, 2024
Spring Bison	Nov. 4, 2024	Nov. 12, 2024
Raptor Capture	Nov. 4, 2024	N/A

Notes:

The Department will accept Hunt Permit-tag Applications for big game listed above in early to mid-September, unless otherwise not-ed in the Hunt Permit-tag Application schedule.
Deadline dates may be extended in the event of a Department-related system failure that prevents the public from submitting an application within the deadlines listed above. The online system slow down due to heavy traffic is not considered a Department-related system failure and may not result in a deadline extension. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid the last minute rush. Application assistance can be obtained Monday through Friday (8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Arizona time) by contacting the Department.
First come permits are issued if available and will sell very quickly. No person, including Youth, may submit more than one valid application per genus for the First Come process, with the exception of javelina (see the javelina bag limit description). A listing of leftover permits is available online or at any Department office. An online application service for first-come applications may be available by the first-come acceptance date. Please check online before submitting your first-come application. To submit first come applications by U.S. mail, please send to: 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, ATTN: DRAW/ FIRST COME.

All Applicants

Applicants are encouraged to keep their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn. NOTE: If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple applications, please notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Game and Fish could be processed simultaneously. The Department will provide notice on its website when the deadline to update credit cards finalized. Customers also can sign up to receive email updates regarding purchasing deadlines.

Apply for Big Game Hunts & Bonus Points through the Arizona Game & Fish Department

The application will be available early to mid-September.

What If I Buy a License When I Apply for My Hunt?

If you purchase a hunting or fishing license online, you must print the license from your home printer. Your license will not be mailed to you.

What are the License Requirements?

When applying for a hunt, you must have a license valid through deadline day of that draw. If drawn for a hunt permit-tag, you must also have a valid license at the time of the hunt. These may not be the same license. Please contact customer service if you have any questions. See below for phone numbers.

How Do I Pay?

A valid credit or debit card must be used when applying. Your card will be charged once for the application fee and second time if you are successful in drawing a permit-tag. Applicants are encouraged to keep their credit card payment information current. If your payment is declined at the time of the draw, your application will not be drawn.

If your credit/debit card has been used for multiple applications, please notify your banking institution that multiple charges from Arizona Game and Fish could be processed simultaneously.

What You Need for Each Applicant

To apply, simply go to the Arizona Game and Fish Department website, place the cursor on “Apply for a Draw” on the main webpage and follow the step by-step instructions. We recommend having your hunter list (including first and last names, dates of birth, Customer ID numbers, Social Security numbers and email addresses) and hunt choices completed with all the required information for each hunter prior to starting the application process.

Useful Phone Numbers

Want To Know If You Were Drawn?

Dependent account features are now available with a portal account, so everyone — including youth — can view their draw results online as soon as they are posted. Create an account. Please note: The automated phone service is no longer available.

Main Number: (602) 942-3000

Choose 1 for known extension or name

Choose 2 for draw related questions and hunting and fishing license information

Choose 3 for watercraft

Choose 4 for regional offices

Choose 5 for customer service (Spanish speakers available)

Choose 6 for shooting ranges

Choose 7 for website or customer portal support

If you wish to speak with a bilingual customer service representative to get information or to set an appointment at any of our offices please call (602) 942-3000 Mon-day through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and then enter the number 5 during the recorded message.

Si desea hablar con un representante de servicio al cliente bilingüe para obtener información llame al (602) 942-3000 de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. y luego ingrese el número 5 durante el mensaje grabado.

Report a Game or Fish Violation to Operation Game Thief

1 (800) 352-0700

Report Vandalism or Livestock Depredation:

1 (800) VANDALS (826-3257)

Mandatory Harvest Reporting of:

These numbers are only for reporting your bear, mountain lion and archery deer OTC harvests or raptor captures.

Bear: 1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327) or online

Mountain Lion: 1 (877) 438-0447 or online

Archery Deer (OTC) Harvest: 623-236-7961 or online

Raptor capture: 1 (855) 970-HAWK (4295)