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Arizona big game hunters can now download a copy of the 2007-2008 Hunting and Trapping Regulations and apply online at azgfd.gov for the available fall big game hunts or they can apply manually by mail.
The printed copies of the regulations will be mailed to license dealers throughout the state on May 16 and should be available at stores by that weekend. If you don't want to wait, simply download a PDF copy of the regulation pamphlet from the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Web site at azgfd.gov/draw .
Don't forget: the hunt application deadline is June 12 at 7 p.m., (MST). Postmarks do not count.
Those applying via the paper hunt permit-tag application form have a grace period; if a submitted paper application contains an error and is received by May 30, the department will make three attempts within a 24-hour period to notify the applicant by telephone, if indeed a telephone number is provided on the application.
No grace period is needed for the online process, which allows hunters the assurance of entering a correct and complete application when submission occurs.
Those desiring to play the odds can get a compilation of past hunt draw and hunt successes in the "Hunt Arizona Booklet," which is available free online at azgfd.gov/draw. "Hunt Arizona" is also available for $6 as a printed and bound book from all department offices or you can order it by mail at azgfd.gov/publications.
Don't forget that the small game seasons were set by the commission last year for a two-year period. As part of this two-year process, the department will be conducting hunt guideline meetings across the state in June. The exact meeting dates and locations should be available soon.
Also keep in mind that this is the first year for an early draw on elk and antelope. The draw has already taken place for those two species. Now hunters already know whether or not they have been drawn for those two species prior to applying for other fall hunts.
This might be a good time to pencil a date into your planner for 2008: it is anticipated that the next draw deadline for pronghorn antelope and elk hunts will be Feb. 12, 2008.
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