AZ Help

[Bonecollector]

Evening guys,

First time looking into AZ and have a few questions that did not jump out to me while on the AZ F&G site.
I know I have to buy a combo hunt/fish license to purchase ppts. But it says I need to call and get an ID number from the F&G office. Another comment elsewhere on the site says it will be created for me when purchasing the license. Which is it, or both?

Also, I hear guys talk about knowing "when" to buy the license so it is valid over 2 years. Does this help with buying ppts or only if hunting late season one year and early the next and nothing to do with ppts?

After I acquire an ID and purchase a hunt/fish license, I can then enter the draw in order to acquire ppts?

Thanks for the insight guys. I know the deadline is coming up in roughly 10 days so I want to get this taken care of soon, but I want to get it right.

I read and understand the point guard. Any other pointers? Can you take the AZ hunter Ed online for additional ppt?

Thanks guys!

 

[JimP]

On the customer ID I believe that it is issued when you get your hunting license and it is your SS number. I have been doing it for 26 years now and the license ID # has been different every year.

I believe that you can't play the one license for 2 years in Az. I know that you need a valid one to put in for the draw that is good to the last day of the application period for that draw...so that kills the 2 years on one license. And if I remember right the bonus points application period is the same time as the draw applications is.

On the hunter safety, you can do a online course with Az but you need to do the shooting or final test in Arizona from a approved instructor, or something like that. It has been a number of years since I looked into that.

One thing on the Az hunting license is don't let it just go to waste. They have fantastic quail hunting and if you can swing it the spring javelina hunting is additive.

If I got something wrong here I am sure there are a couple of members that will correct me.

 

[WapitiBob]

Create your account and you will be given an ID; print screen the info and save it. Then go back in and buy a license on the 12th of Feb. Apply for the point after you buy the license, on the 12th. Next year apply for a hunt or point on Feb 11th without buying another license.

The last "supplemental" nr bonus point hunter ed class is March 30. It's a one day class in Kingman. After that it will be the first weekend in January 2020.

the site is currently having some problems which should be fixed by tomorrow.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

You guys have it spot on...Except JimP.You forgot to give
away Coues Deer secrets.lol!
Yes you must take 1 day in field hunter safety after on line course.
Just finished on line.Since 1978 I've tt
taken 5 Hunter Safety .California was the best one

 

[Bonecollector]

Thanks! You guys are awesome.
I'll log in at lunch and see if I can create my account and get my ID number.

 

[Bonecollector]

And I want to add that Coues is on my bucket list. I need something to do in January!
I'd love to get together with EF members on a fun trip down there.

 

[WapitiBob]

I was mistaken. After creating an account today, I see you will get your ID when you buy the license, not before. That was not the case last year when I created an account.

 

[JimP]

Also usually your ID number is going to be your SS number, unless you don't have one. Then they will issue a different ID number for you.

 

[WapitiBob]

They've changed the data needed to apply this year. Evidently when you tell them their code is broken, they deny it, then you show them step by step exactly where, they take notes.

 

[Bonecollector]

I'm still trying to figure this out. It appears being a first timer in AZ, I have to call the G&F dept. in order to get the ID number.
Once I have this, I can purchase my license and then enter the draw on the 12th...?

Bob, what code are you referring to? The PP code?

 

[WapitiBob]

Bone, you can buy the license now, getting the customer id as you go thru the purchase process, then set the "start date" of the license to feb 12. Later today you should be able to go back in and "apply" for the point. The system should ask for your license number when you do that. You could also go in on the 12th and apply for that point.

 

[Bonecollector]

Thanks Bob.
I was wondering if it would give me a number when applying for the license. I just got off the phone and received my ID number. Was on hold 50 minutes. At least I'm a step closer now.
I'll go on look at purchasing the license and dating it for Feb 12th and then go back and try to get the point. I don't want to wait to long in the event I have an issue with the masses who will start the process from where I am at this point in 10 days!

 

[Bonecollector]

Well, the ID number provided by the F&G did not work. I simply created a new number when I purchased the license.
I'll wait until tomorrow to apply for ppt.
I want to ensure their system doesn't mess me up with the other non-working number.

 

[LCH]

I did not realize that you could start date the license ahead of time. Good to know. I went ahead and grabbed mine and submitted my apps.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

602-942-3000 AZGMF.Gov

 

[Bonecollector]

Is it only Elk & Pronghorn that is currently available for application?
I did not see deer as being a valid option at this time. Last year, it was in May. I assume this is the case again this year.

 

[Prerylyon]

$160 lic fee will keep out riff-raff like me from the draws. [emoji38]

OTC AZ hunts (w/the nonres lic) may be an option down the road if my other test wells come up dry...

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[JimP]

For any state that requires you to purchase a hunting license for the draws you need to take advantage of the easy to draw tags that they offer.

Arizona has some great quail hunting, not to mention the spring hunts for javelina. I leaving Wednesday for my annual javelina hunt down there. While I don't have as far to drive as other on the forum here I have met up with hunters from as far away as Minnesota down there hunting javelina and quail.

 

[Fink]

For any state that requires you to purchase a hunting license for the draws you need to take advantage of the easy to draw tags that they offer.

Arizona has some great quail hunting, not to mention the spring hunts for javelina. I leaving Wednesday for my annual javelina hunt down there. While I don't have as far to drive as other on the forum here I have met up with hunters from as far away as Minnesota down there hunting javelina and quail.

I really need to jump on this, and get some use out of my license every year. I think an OTC Coues/javalina trip is in order.

 

[JimP]

I believe that the archery javelina tags are as close to being OTC as you can get. Other than that the regular rifle and HAM season are draw but there are usually leftover tags but depending on the units they can go fast.

The archery javelina season is in January along with the archery coues and quail hunts. It is a fun way to get to know a unit along with chasing some new critters.