Deadline for Arizona 2013 Spring Hunt Applications is Oct. 9

The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds hunters that Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, is the deadline to apply for Arizona’s spring 2013 hunt permit-tags issued through the drawing process for turkey, javelina, buffalo and bear. Applications must be received by the department no later than 7 p.m. Arizona time (MST).

Applications can be submitted through the online service at https://phx.az.gov/app/huntdraw/home.xhtml, or paper applications can be hand delivered to Game and Fish offices up until the deadline. For a list of office addresses, visit www.azgfd.gov/offices.

Applicants who typically mail in a paper application but have not yet done so are advised at this point to either use the online service or hand deliver their application. Postmarks don’t count.

Online applicants are advised to apply early and not wait until the last minute, in case any technical issues arise on deadline day.

Keep in mind that department offices are closed on Monday, Oct. 8, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Hand-delivered applications will be accepted at department office locations on Tuesday, Oct. 9 until 7 p.m. (MST), but the business offices (front counters) will close at 5 p.m.

For more information about the spring draw and how to apply, visit www.azgfd.gov/draw.

Arizona Game and Fish Department

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is a state agency of Arizona, headquartered in Phoenix. The agency is tasked with conserving, enhancing, and restoring Arizona's diverse wildlife resources and habitats through aggressive protection and management programs. It also provides wildlife resources and safe watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation for the enjoyment of, appreciation by, and use by present and future generations.