Days of filling out hard copies are over
There’s no more
putting pen to paper when applying for hunt permit-tags issued through the
Arizona Game and Fish Department’s random draw process.
Beginning with the
2020 spring draw — which opened today — applications must be submitted online
at www.azgfd.gov/hunting/draw. The deadline
to apply for spring turkey, javelina, bison and bear hunts is 11:59
p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.
The “2020 Spring
Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information” booklet has been posted
on the department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/hunting/draw. The printed
version of the booklet soon will be available at department offices and license dealers statewide.
Applicants must
possess a valid Arizona hunting license to apply for a hunt permit-tag. That
license must be valid on the last day of the application period (Oct. 8, 2019).
Need a license? Then consider buying more than just an individual hunting
license. Go online and purchase a combo hunt and fish license that will be
valid for the next 365 days – and for only $20 more (for state residents) than
the price of an individual hunting or fishing license. Visit www.azgfd.gov/license.
For more information
about how to apply for a hunt permit-tag, visit the web page to view a
short video tutorial, as well as answers to some of the most frequently asked
questions by hunters.
Meanwhile, the
department encourages applicants to consider purchasing PointGuard when
applying for a hunt permit-tag. PointGuard ensures if a successful applicant is
unable to participate in a hunt, the accumulated bonus points that were
expended to draw that hunt permit-tag will be reinstated.
Applicants first must sign up for a free portal account to purchase PointGuard.
It’s easy to create a portal account — simply visit accounts.azgfd.com/Account/Register and
complete all fields (both the Social Security and Department ID fields must be
completed). If your Social Security number also is your Department ID number,
your Social Security number must appear in both fields.
For more information about PointGuard, visit www.azgfd.com/hunting/pointguard.
