Arizona

Sub-species: Merriam’s, Gould’s, and Rio Grande

Tags: Over the counter (Archery), Limited draw with leftover sales

Application Period: Early September – Oct 7.  Leftover permits go on sale Nov 10.

Electronic or Print at Home Fulfillment: YES

Hunter Education Requirement:  YES for anyone ages 10-14

Limit: One bearded bird 

2026 Spring Season Dates: April 24- May 28**  **varies by unit.

2026 Fall Season Dates: varies by unit

Special Youth Hunt: April 17- April 23, May 8 – May 21

Special Disabled Hunt: No

Decoys Allowed: Yes

Tagging Instructions: 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 downloaded. The app also provides the ability to electronically tag a harvested animal and complete the hunter questionnaire.

Noteworthy Restrictions: In some cases, tags may be transferred from parents or grandparents to children or grandchildren. Tags may also be transferred to minor children with life-threatening illnesses and veterans with a service-connected disability.  As of Jan. 1, 2022, a person shall not use any images, video or data/information from a trail camera for the purposes of taking or locating wildlife, or aiding in the take of wildlife.

Arizona Game and Fish

602-942-3000

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