Turkey Hunting Seasons & Areas

Notes

2. The Buenos Aires, Cabeza Prieta, Cibola, Imperial, Leslie Canyon (designated areas), Bill Williams, Havasu, and Kofa National Wildlife Refuges are open to hunting as permitted by refuge regulations when Commission Order opens a hunt and the hunt occurs in their respective game management units; all other Refuges are closed. Refer to Index for Hunting on Public Lands.

3. The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria Bureau of Land Management National Monuments are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is open to hunting by Commission Order.

4. In accordance with R12-4-303, it is unlawful to discharge an arrow, bolt, or hybrid device while taking wildlife within 1/4 mile of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, cabin, lodge, or building without permission of the owner or resident.

5. Camp Navajo in Unit 6B is open to hunting only to properly licensed hunters with a valid hunt permit-tag for deer, pronghorn, elk, or turkey who meet the qualifications as ‘Authorized Participants’ according to the installation hunting policies outlined on the National Guard Website. Only the designated species on the hunt permit-tag may be hunted while on Camp Navajo. Applications for these hunts must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by the published deadline. Hunters must log onto the National Guard Website and read the installation policies and security requirements in order to have access to Camp Navajo hunt numbers. An applicant who applies for a category of permit for which he or she is not eligible to participate may not be authorized to participate in the hunt. All hunters are required to show proof of attendance in a hunter safety education course during paperwork submission for the Camp Navajo permit. Increases in Force Protection Conditions, training missions and industrial operations may result in partial or complete hunt cancellation at any time with little or no prior notification. In the event a hunt is cancelled, hunters drawn for these permits will not be reimbursed or otherwise compensated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department or Camp Navajo. Camp Navajo will charge a recreation fee for all hunters. No cash will be taken, only personal checks and money orders. The cost of the recreation fee can be found at the Camp Navajo Website above or by emailing the hunt coordinator at the email address found on Camp Navajo’s website.

Eligibility requirements for a disabled veteran, wounded warrior, or Purple Heart hunt are provided on the Camp Navajo website. Written proof is required prior to being allowed to hunt on Camp Navajo.

6. For deer, javelina, mountain lion, and small game hunters, Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) access is subject to military operations/ closure and requires an Access Permit. For more information on how to obtain a permit, please visit the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma website OR the Luke Air Force Base Website. Unit 40B on BMGR-West is open to hunting as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except in the Restricted Areas which are closed to all public recreation. That portion of BMGR-East located in Unit 40B is closed to hunting. Tran-sit through BMGR-East to hunt in Units 46A or 46B is not authorized. Hunters in BMGR-East areas of Unit 40A (east of SR-85) require only the Access Permit, but must also avoid Restricted Areas. It is the hunter’s responsibility to know his/her location and remain clear of unauthorized areas. For additional information, contact Luke Air Force Base for BMGR-East: 623-856-7216 or 623-856-1758; or Marine Corps Air Station Yuma for BMGR-West: (928) 269-3115.

7. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is closed to hunting except those areas open in accordance with U.S. Army regulations to properly licensed U.S. citizens holding a val-id YPG Hunting Access Permit and coordinating with YPG Range Control. Hunters drawn for Units 41W, 43A, or 43B who plan to hunt on YPG must obtain a hunting access permit before entering YPG. All persons accompanying the hunter on YPG must also have a permit. The permit must be with the permit holder at all times when on YPG. Access permits are issued through iSportsman. Applicants must register online at iSportsman, and watch the Range Safety Briefing Video, after which, YPG will conduct a background check which takes 2 to 3 business days. Permits will only be available after the background check is complete. Once the background is cleared, applicants must log into their iSportsman account to purchase the Hunting Access Permit. Furthermore, all firearms or bows must be registered either at the visitor center or through iSportsman prior to entering YPG. Do not bring firearms into the visitor center. The weapon registration must be with the weapon, while on YPG. Due to military activities some hunting areas may be temporarily closed on short notice. Updates will be posted on the Yuma iSportsman website or via email notification to permit holders. For information visit the Yuma iSportsman page, email, or call (928) 328-2125.

8. The Fort Huachuca Army Garrison in Unit 35A is open to hunting only to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian personnel holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. Youth only hunts are only open to properly licensed military and Fort Huachuca civilian dependents holding a valid Fort Huachuca post hunting permit. 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.

10. Rogers Lake Coconino County Natural Area in Unit 6B and Observatory Mesa City of Flagstaff Natural Area in Unit 11M are open to hunting but are closed to all cross-country vehicle travel including motorized big game retrieval. Hunting is not permitted within 1/4 mile of any occupied building, wildlife viewing platform, picnic area, or trailhead.

15. A significant portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. Hunting is not permitted on any incorporated lands, including private property within municipal boundaries, unless otherwise opened under Commission Order. Incorporated lands include municipal corporations such as cities, towns, and villages. Hunting is also not permitted in an unincorporated portion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East.

16. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: 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.

17. The following described area in Unit 26M is closed to hunting: the 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.

18. The following parks and preserves in Maricopa County are open to hunting only during the archery-only seasons within respective units as defined in R12-4-321 and Commission Order: Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, Estrella Mountain, Buckeye Hills, and McDowell Mountain Regional parks; McDowell Sonoran Preserve; and portions of Skyline Regional Park (Back Country designated area only--contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Mesa Regional office or City of Buckeye for open area maps). These parks and preserves are also open to small game hunting in season as defined in R12-4-321. Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within 1/4 mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails.

19. 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 Recreation.gov search Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permit.

20. 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.

21. The following described area in Unit 36B is closed to hunting: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting.

22. The following City of Tucson Water Properties located in Avra Valley are open to hunting: the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Bowden-west, Buckalew, Cactus Avra, Ed Anway, Flying E Bar, Kai, Nichols, Tucker, and Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tucson Water Properties are closed to hunting. All open City of Tucson properties are foot access only at designated entry points. Signing in and out is required at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points.

23. The following described area in the Town of Marana in Unit 37A is closed to hunting: beginning at the intersection of Sanders Road and Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Road.

24. 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) 267-2060.

25. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area in Unit 38M is closed to the discharge of all firearms. Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area and Tucson Mountain Park in Unit 38M are open to archery hunting, except those portions within 1/4 mile of any occupied residence or building, developed picnic area, developed campground, shooting range, boat ramp, or golf course are closed to hunting. Developed areas do not include trails. Archery hunters planning to hunt the Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area must check-in online prior to going afield. Tucson Mountain Park is a Pima County Park that occurs within the boundaries of the Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area. The boundary for Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area is as follows: Beginning at the north-west corner of the Saguaro National Park boundary (Township 13 South, Range 11 East, Section 33); south about 1 mile to the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline; southeast along El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline to Sandario Rd; south on Sandario Rd about 2 miles to the southwest corner of Township 14 South, Range 11 East, Section 15; east along this section line to the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline; southeast along the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline to AZ Hwy 86 (Ajo Hwy); easterly on AZ Hwy 86 to the Tucson city limits; north along the city limits to Silverbell Rd; northwest on Silverbell Rd to Twin Peaks Rd; west on Twin Peaks Rd to Sandario Rd; south on Sandario Rd to the Saguaro National Park boundary; west and south along the Park boundary to the northwest corner of the Saguaro National Park boundary (Township 13 South, Range 11 East, Section 33).

27. The following described area in the Town of Quartzsite in Units 43A and 44B is closed to hunting: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 West and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West.

29. For hunts in Units 5A and 5B North, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Bar T Bar Ranch and Flying M Ranch located in the northern portion of Units 5A and 5B. A Ranch Pass and adherence to Ranch Rules is required to access these ranches. Signage at points of entrance to the ranch provides notification of the Landowner Compact Agreement. The free Ranch Pass, a copy of Ranch Rules, and location map may be obtained online from the Department’s Landowner Relations Program webpage. Ranch Passes and Ranch Rules for the Flying M Ranch may also be obtained at sign-in boxes located at either of the two entrance points onto the ranch. Ranch Passes and Ranch Rules for the Bar T Bar Ranch may also be obtained at the Meteor Crater Gas Station/Convenience Store.

30. For hunts in Unit 4A, Unit 5A, and Unit 5B, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into an agreement with the Hopi Tribe to allow access to Hopi Trust lands. Access is permitted by written permission only through the Department’s Landowner Relations Program webpage. Please submit your request for access in advance for hunting and scouting purposes. All permitted minor hunters under the age of 18 will need the parent/ guardian to request access for the minor.

32. Hopi Trust Lands in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North-The Hopi Tribe Wildlife and Ecosystem Management Program requires all AZGFD State Certified/ Licensed Outfitters and Guides who conduct business (guide, pre-scout, or request access on behalf of their clients) on the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches in Units 4A, 5A, and 5B North to contact the Hopi Tribe’s Office of Revenue Commission at (928) 734-3172 or (928) 734-3171, or access business license application on the Hopi Tribe website under the Office of Revenue Commission link. Upon approval of a Hopi Business License, access to the Hopi 3 Canyon Ranches may be obtained via email and/or alternative email and/or by calling the Hopi Wildlife and Ecosystems Management Program at (928) 734-3673 or (928) 734-3671.

34. Aerial population surveys are conducted in August and September for elk and pronghorn and in December and January for deer and javelina each year. You may observe an airplane or helicopter conducting surveys and short-term disturbance of animals could occur during this hunt. Where possible, efforts will be made to minimize this disturbance.

42. For hunts in Unit 18A and Unit 18B, The Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Fort Rock Ranch. The Fort Rock Ranch is located in the northern portion of Unit 18B. If you drew this hunt and are interested in hunting on the Fort Rock Ranch, please visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Access Program website for how access is granted by Fort Rock Ranch.

43. For hunts in Unit 10, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch. The Boquillas-Diamond A Ranch encompasses the entire western half of Unit 10, about 720,000 acres. This hunt may have restricted access. Visit the Ranch’s website for details.

44. For hunts in Unit 10, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the Perrin Ranch located in the eastern portion of Unit 10. A Ranch Pass and adherence to Ranch Rules is required to access this ranch. Signage at points of entrance to the ranch provides notification of the Landowner Compact Agreement. The free Ranch Pass may be obtained at sign-in boxes at these points of entrance. A location map and Ranch Rules can be viewed and printed from the Department’s Landowner Relations Program webpage.

47. The use of dogs is prohibited during bear hunts from January 1 to July 31 (R12-4-304).

52. 5B South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 5B located south of the following roads: Beginning at the junction of FH 3 (Lake Mary/Clints Well Road) and FR 125; east on FR 125 to FR 82; south on FR 82 to FR 69B; east on FR 69B to FR 69.

55. 22 North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 located north of the following: Beginning at the confluence of the Verde River and the East Verde River; easterly along the East Verde River to FR 406; easterly on FR 406 to AZ Hwy 260 in Payson; easterly on AZ Hwy 260 to Tonto Creek (the Unit Boundary).

56. 22 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 22 located south of the following: Beginning at the confluence of the Verde River and the East Verde River; easterly along the east Verde River to FR 406; easterly on FR 406 to AZ Hwy 260 in Payson; easterly on AZ Hwy 260 to Tonto Creek (the Unit Boundary).

57. 23 North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 located north of the following: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to FR 134; east on FR 134 to FR 129; east on FR 129 to AZ Hwy 288; east on AZ Hwy 288 to FR 54; east on FR 54 to FR 202; south on FR 202 to FR 127; east on FR 127 to FR 127A; east on FR 127A to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation Boundary.

58. 23 South Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 23 located south of the fol-lowing: Beginning at the junction of Tonto Creek and Spring Creek; east along Spring Creek to FR 134; east on FR 134 to FR 129; east on FR 129 to AZ Hwy 288; east on AZ Hwy 288 to FR 54; east on FR 54 to FR 202; south on FR 202 to FR 127; east on FR 127 to FR 127A; east on FR 127A to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation Boundary.

78. Turkeys in Units 29, 30A (north of AZ Hwy 80), 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A, and 35B are Gould’s turkeys.

80. Turkeys in Unit 13B North are Rio Grande turkeys.

81. Turkeys occur near residential areas in these units. Be aware, without permission you may not discharge a firearm, arrow, bolt, or hybrid device within a 1/4 mile of an occupied residence or building while hunting (per A.R.S. 17-309 A 4; R12-4-303).

82. 13B North Hunt Unit - Beginning on the western edge of the Hurricane Rim at the Arizona-Utah state line; southerly along the western edge of the Hurricane Rim to Mohave County Road 30 (Navajo Trail); west along Mohave County Road 30 to Mohave County Road 5 (Mt. Trumbull Road); north along Mohave County Road 5 to BLM Road 1004; west along BLM Road 1004 to Mohave County Road 101 (Mud Mountain Road); southwest along Mohave County Road 101 to the Arizona-Nevada state line; north along the Arizona-Nevada state line to the Arizona-Utah state line; east along the Arizona-Utah state line to the western edge of the Hurricane Rim.

83. 13B South Hunt Unit - Beginning on the western edge of the Hurricane Rim and Mohave County Road 30 (Navajo Trail); south along the Hurricane Rim to Mohave County Road 5 (Mt. Trumbull Road); west along Mohave County Road 5 to the town of Mt. Trumbull (Bundyville); south on Mohave County Road 257 to BLM Road 1045; south on BLM Road 1045 to Cold Spring Wash; south along the bottom of Cold Spring Wash to Whitmore Wash; southerly along the bottom of Whitmore Wash to the Colorado River; westerly along the Colorado River to the Arizona-Nevada state line; north along the Arizona-Nevada state line to Mohave County Road 101 (Mud Mountain Road); northeast on Mohave County Road 101 to BLM Road 1004; east on BLM Road 1004 to Mohave County Road 5 (Mt. Trumbull Road); south on Mohave County Road 5 to Mohave County Road 30 (Navajo Trail); east on Mohave County Road 30 to the western edge of the Hurricane Rim.

85. 6A North Hunt Unit - that portion of Unit 6A north of FR 153 (Schnebly Hill Road) on the west side of Interstate-17 and north of FR 213

(Stoneman Lake Road) on the east side of Interstate-17.

86. The following area in Unit 37A in the Town of Marana is subject to temporary closures in February for special events. All state lands located south of Cochie Canyon Trail in Township 11 South, Range 12 East.

87. The number of javelina in these units is very low, and hunt success is expected to be low. Hunt access may be restricted on private property; be sure you obtain permission to hunt on private land. More information on this hunt is available on the Department’s website.

Only a portion of Unit 39 is open during this hunt. The closed portion of Unit 39 is that portion within AZGFD Region 6 as follows: Beginning at AZ Hwy 85 and the Gila River; east along the Gila River to the western boundary of the Gila River Indian Reservation; southeasterly along the reservation boundary to N. Rio Bravo Rd; south along N. Rio Bravo Rd to AZ Hwy 238; west on AZ Hwy 238 to Gas Pipeline Rd (Komatke Rd); northwesterly along Komatke Rd to AZ Hwy 85; south along AZ Hwy 85 to Lewis Prison Rd; west along Lewis Prison Rd to Patterson Rd; southwesterly along Patterson Rd to Old Hwy 80; north easterly on Old Hwy 80 to AZ Hwy 85; southerly on AZ Hwy 85 to the Gila River. Robbins Butte, Powers Butte, and Arlington Wildlife Areas are closed during this hunt. The portion of Unit 40B in Pima County is also closed to this hunt.

88. The posted portions of Roosevelt Wildlife Area are closed to hunting in

Units 22, 23, and 24B from November 15 through February 15 as prescribed in R12-4-801 and R12-4-802.

89. For this hunt, open areas are restricted to subunits 3-1, 3-2, G, and K within Fort Huachuca. Any use of these tags to take javelina in other areas is prohibited. This hunt is offered as a management hunt to reduce the incursion of javelina onto Libby Army Airfield. Hunting within the perimeter of Libby Army Airfield is prohibited. Descriptions of these subunits will be provided by Fort Huachuca.

113. All hunters with a bison tag for either Raymond Wildlife Area or House Rock Wildlife Area will be required to attend a hunter meeting prior to hunting. In accordance with R-12-4-306, a hunter with a bison hunt permit-tag for Raymond Wildlife Area or House Rock Wildlife

Area may also be accompanied by an authorized Department employee during the hunt.

114. All hunters with a bison tag, including hunters who did not hunt or harvest, shall check out online within 3 days following the close of the season.

115. Successful applicants will be contacted in writing by the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide them with additional information regarding their hunt.

116. The Grand Canyon National Park is closed to hunting.

117. When the number of female bears equaling the female harvest limit for a particular hunt has been reported killed, the unit(s) will be closed at sundown the Wednesday immediately following. Hunters are responsible for checking online or calling 1-800-970-BEAR (2327) before hunting to determine if their desired hunt unit is still open.

118. Annual Female Harvest Limit - If the Annual Female Harvest Limit for a given unit is met during a calendar year, that unit or portion thereof will close to bear hunting for the current and future bear seasons during that calendar year. The Annual Female Harvest Limit is includes any female bear killed by a hunter or the Department. Refer to the table for the Annual Female Harvest Limit by unit.

119. The Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge is open to black bear hunting as permitted by refuge regulations; all other Refuges are closed.

123. National Wildlife Refuges may be open to hunting as permitted by Refuge regulations. A refuge permit may be required; contact the individual refuges for their regulations (see Index: Hunting on Public Lands). The use or possession of other than non-toxic shot is prohibited in the Bill Williams River, Cibola, Havasu, and Imperial NWRs.

128. Hunter access is extremely restrict-ed in this unit or a unit within this hunt. Applicants should secure access from the landowner before applying.

129. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting if the unit they occur in is listed as an open area during this hunt: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A,

Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within 1/4 mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails.

133. No person shall knowingly use any substance as bait at any time to attract or take bear (R12-4-304).

135. MANDATORY REPORTING (R12-4-308): All hunters must report their bear or lion harvest online, by telephone, or in-person within 48 hours of taking the animal. For bears, re-port online, by telephone at 1-800-970-BEAR (2327), or in-person within 48 hours of taking a bear. For lions, report online, by telephone at 1-877-438-0447, or in person within 48 hours of taking a lion. The re-port shall include the hunter’s name, hunting license number, tag number, sex of the animal taken, management unit where the animal was taken, and telephone number at which the hunter can be reached to obtain additional information.

MANDATORY PHYSICAL INSPECTION (R12-4-308): Within 10 days of taking a bear or lion, the hunt-er (or their designee) shall present the animal’s skull and hide with attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection. If the skull and hide are frozen, they should be defrosted prior to presenting for inspection as a premolar tooth will be removed from the animal. If the skull and hide are frozen, we will not be able to complete the check-out and you will be asked to reschedule.

Successful hunters must contact the Department office, where they plan to bring their animal, by telephone to coordinate inspections.

136. The Arizona Game and Fish Department no longer has a compact agreement with the Babacomari Ranch. The Babacomari Ranch allows a very limited number of hunters onto the privately owned ranch each year. Please contact the ranch manager at 520-455-5507 to inquire about access. Once the ranch limit for access has been reached, hunters may not receive a call back. A non-response from the ranch manager means the Babacomari Ranch is not allowing any additional hunter access.

149. Apprentice falconers are limited to capture of passage raptors, adult American kestrels, adult western screech owls, and adult great horned owls (R12-4-422.Q.2; R12-4-422.H.1.c).

150. A General or Master falconer may take from the wild a raptor of any age, including nestlings, provided at least one nestling remains in the nest (R12-4-422.Q.3).

151. In Pima, Pinal, Graham, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties, Western screech-owls may only be captured in Sonoran Desert habitats below 2,500 ft elevation.

152. Nonresident falconers are responsible for knowing the importation rules of their resident state. Some state’s regulations do not allow for some raptor species to be used in falconry.

153. Harris’s hawks, northern goshawks, and peregrine falcons must be banded after capture (R12-4-422.R.1.). Nonresident falconers, contact one of the Department’s Regional Falconry Permit Coordinators prior to your hunt to schedule an appointment for banding.

154. Harris’s hawks have a quota of 30 animals for resident falconers and the season will be closed upon public notification (1-855-970-HAWK) by the Department that the quota has been met. Prior to harvesting a Harris’s hawk for falconry, a resident falconer must call the Department at 1-855-970-HAWK (4295) to ensure that the season is still open. Once the resident annual harvest limit is reached, the Department will close the season and update the recording at 1-855-970-HAWK (4295) by Wednesday at 5:00 pm. Even if a falconer is within the season dates established under Commission Order 25, the season will close and no further harvest will be permitted once the annual harvest limit has been achieved.

155. Only General and Master falconers are allowed to capture peregrine falcons. Eyas peregrine falcons may only be taken between 18 and 27 days of age in the nest, and after fledging within the nest area until the season closes. The captured peregrine falcon must have 100% immature plumage to qualify as recently fledged.

157. For hunts in Units 7 and 9, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has entered into a Landowner Compact Agreement with the CO Bar Ranch. A Ranch Pass and adherence to Ranch Rules is required to access this ranch. Signage at points of entrance to the ranch provides notification of the Landowner Compact Agreement. The free Ranch Pass may be obtained at sign-in boxes at these points of entrance. A location map and Ranch Rules can be viewed and printed from the Departments Landowner Relations Program webpage.

160. The following portions of 12AE are closed to bison hunting for Kaibab Plateau Herd hunts : That portion of House Rock Wildlife Area beginning at the House Rock Wildlife Area entrance on the 8910 road, southerly to the 3510 road (wildlife area headquarters road); easterly on the 3510 road to the South Canyon trailhead; north along the rim of South Canyon to the easternmost terminus of the northern House Rock Wildlife Area boundary; west along the House Rock Wildlife Area boundary fence to the 8910 entrance

164. Chiricahua Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 29 - Consists of the Chiricahua Wilderness area in the Coronado National Forest. The Chiricahua Wilderness Area consists of many of the upper slopes and inner canyons of the Chiricahua Mountains and covers just over 87,000 acres. There is no vehicle access into the wilderness area and hunters should be prepared and physically capable of hiking or riding horseback into the steep rugged terrain. There are many access points into the Wilderness area on trails originating in lower canyons such as Rucker, Turkey Creek, Pine, Cave Creek, Sulphur and Price. Accessing the upper reaches of the wilderness area may be possible from Rustler Park and Barfoot Park. However, it should be noted that at higher elevations snow may still be present and road conditions may hinder a hunter’s ability to reach these areas by vehicle. Please adhere to all Forest Service road closures and restrictions. The Chiricahua Wilderness Hunt Area boundary is the same as the Chiricahua Wilderness area which is signed and regulated by the Coronado National Forest. This wilderness hunt area does not include the Chiricahua National Monument Wilderness, which is closed to hunting. For a map and more information on hunting Gould’s turkey, go to the Department’s website under “Where to Hunt, Region 5 Unit 29.”

170. Bradshaw Mountain Hunt Area in Units 20A, 20B and 20C - That portion of Units 20A, 20B and 20C beginning at the intersection of AZ Hwy 89 and AZ Hwy 69; west on Gurley St. to Grove Ave.; north on the Grove Ave. to Miller Valley Rd., northwest on the Miller Valley Rd. to Iron Springs Rd. (County Rd 10), west and south on Iron Springs Rd to Skull Valley and Copper Basin Rd; east on Copper Basin Rd to FR 53; east and south on FR 53 to AZ Hwy 89; east on AZ Hwy 89 to FR 73; south and east on FR 73 to FR 97B; south and east on FR 97B to FR 667; south and east on FR 667 to FR 9403C; north on 9403C to Golden Eagle Rd; east and south on Golden Eagle Rd to FR 52 (Senator Hwy); south and east on FR 52 to FR 362; south and west on FR 362 to the end of the Prescott National Forest boundary; east and south along the Prescott National Forest boundary to near North Fork Rock Creek where the forest boundary heads north; north along the Prescott National Forest boundary to where it intersects with Antelope Creek Rd (County Road 179); northwest on Antelope Creek Rd to AZ Hwy 69; northwest on AZ Hwy 69 to junction of AZ Hwy 89 at Prescott; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe.

171. Unit 20A West – That portion of Unit 20A beginning at the intersection of Gurley St. and Mount Vernon Rd; west on Gurley St. to Grove Ave.; north on Grove Ave. to Miller Valley Rd.; northwest on Miller Valley Rd. to Iron Springs Rd. (County Road (CR) 10); west and south on Iron Springs Rd. (CR 10) to Kirkland; south and east on Kirkland Junction Rd (AZ Hwy 96) (CR 15) to Kirkland

Junction; at Kirkland Junction head south on Hwy 89 to the junction with Wagoner Rd (CR 60); southeasterly along Wagoner Rd. to Wagoner (MP 17) (confluence of Hassayampa River and Blind Indian Creek); from Wagoner easterly along Wagoner Rd (CR60) (FR 362) to intersection of Senator Hwy (FR 52); northwesterly along Senator Hwy (FR 52) to intersection with FR 261; stay on Senator Hwy which turns to CR 56; north along Senator Hwy. (CR 56) to Mount Vernon Rd.; north on Mount Vernon Rd. to intersection with Gurley St; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe.

172. Unit 20A East - That portion of Unit 20A beginning at the intersection of Gurley St. and Mount Vernon Rd.; south on Mount Vernon Rd to Senator Hwy (County Road (CR) 56); south on Senator Hwy (CR 56) to intersection with FR 261; stay on Senator Hwy which turns to FR 52; southeasterly along Senator Hwy (FR 52) to intersection with FR 362; stay on Senator Hwy (FR 52) and head southeasterly to intersection of FR 259; easterly along FR 259 to Crown King Rd. (CR 59/FR 259); easterly along Crown King Rd. (CR59/FR 259) to Crown King; continue easterly on Crown King Rd. (CR59/FR259) to the intersection of Antelope Creek Rd. cutoff (CR179S); northeasterly along Antelope Creek Rd. cutoff to intersection of Antelope Creek Rd. (CR 179); northeasterly on Antelope Creek Rd. (CR 179) to Cordes; east on Bloody Basin Rd. (CR 73) to I-17 (Exit 259); north on the southbound lane of I-17 to AZ Hwy 69; northwest on AZ Hwy 69 to junction of AZ Hwy 89; west on Hwy 89 to Gurley St.; west on Gurley St. to intersection with Mount Vernon Rd; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe.