Reminder: Elk and pronghorn antelope hunt application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 9
Hunters are reminded that the application deadline for the elk and pronghorn antelope draw is 7 p.m. (MST) this Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.
Remember, applications must be received by the department by that time; postmarks don’t count. If you haven’t yet submitted your application, it is recommended you hand deliver it to one of the seven Game and Fish offices across the state (Pinetop, Flagstaff, Kingman, Yuma, Tucson, Mesa and Phoenix) in order for it to be received by the deadline. For office addresses, visit www.azgfd.gov/offices.
There is no online application service available.
The regulations for Arizona’s 2010 elk and pronghorn antelope seasons are available at hunting and fishing license dealers throughout the state, at all Game and Fish offices, or online at www.azgfd.gov/draw.
Hunters are reminded that a 2010 hunting license is required to apply.
To learn more about the big game draw lottery process, bonus points, and available leftover spring javelina and bear hunting permits, visit www.azgfd.gov/draw.
Find out more about the Heritage Fund
If you are dropping off your hunt application at a Game and Fish office, pick up one of our Hunter Highlights flyers with information on the Heritage Fund. A state budget proposal would eliminate the department’s Heritage funding (which is derived from Arizona Lottery ticket sales) and would redirect Arizona Lottery proceeds into the state’s general fund. The flyer includes information about the Heritage Fund and the impacts to Arizona and its citizens if the fund were lost. You can also learn more by visiting www.azgfd.gov/heritagefund.
Donate an outdoor magazine for military stationed overseas:
You can give a piece of the outdoors to the men and women stationed overseas with our U.S. military by dropping off your current or old outdoor magazines at any Arizona Game and Fish Department office.
The Outdoor Experience 4 All is conducting another magazine drive for the troops to follow up on last fall’s successful effort. There will be magazine collection points at all Game and Fish Department offices through the elk and antelope draw deadline on Feb. 9. There are locations in Phoenix, Mesa, Flagstaff, Pinetop, Kingman, Tucson and Yuma.
Once collected, the donated magazines will be added to care packages prepared by Blue Star Mom’s to send "a little bit of home to our sons and daughters” overseas. Last fall’s effort resulted in nearly 5,000 magazines being shipped to the troops.
To learn more about the magazine drive, contact www.outdoorexperienceforall.orgor www.bluestarmoms.org.
Dropping off your application at the Mesa office? Sign-up for a blood drive:
The Red Cross will be at the Mesa regional office conducting a blood drive on Deadline Day, Tuesday, Feb. 9. There are 48 slots between 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. If you would like to give blood, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE with sponsor code OE4A to make an appointment. The Mesa Game and Fish office is located at 7200 E. University Drive.