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[AZ71]

AZGFD​

Limited-Entry Permit-Tag Seasons​

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Open: 4/3/2024 8:00:00 AM​

Closes: 4/9/2024 5:00:00 PM​

Check back here on Wednesday, April 03 2024 8:00 AM (AZ time) when the application portal opens. The application portal will close Tuesday, April 09 2024 5:00 PM (AZ time).​

For more information about the Limited-Entry Permit-Tag Seasons program​

 

[AZ8]

They’re adding a Kaibab tag this time.

And people were worried about the auction tag revenue going away. lol

Limited-entry draw benefits hunters, wildlife - Arizona Game & Fish Department

New to this draw: A permit-tag to hunt antlered mule deer on the world-famous Kaibab Plateau.

www.azgfd.com

 

[elkantlers]

I love it. So glad to see a draw available to everyone.

Is there a reason the deer tags are so early?
Aug1st to Sept 12th.

 

[AZ71]

I love it. So glad to see a draw available to everyone.

Is there a reason the deer tags are so early?
Aug1st to Sept 12th.

My guess is they will have another 4-6 tags for hunts later in the year

 

[Forepaw]

Open now.

 

[Bluehair]

Anybody update the odds on this from last year?

 

[Forepaw]

That would be interesting. How many years has this been running? There were over 230,000 apps. for 24,350 elk tags this year.

 

[Tikka]

Anybody update the odds on this from last year?

Did you apply Blue?

 

[SDBugler]

I put in for 4 of the tags.
When do they draw for these?

 

[Tikka]

They will contact the successful applicants next week…

 

[Bluehair]

Did you apply Blue?

Nah, those pirates get enough of my money. I seem to remember the odds last year were expo level stuff….figured all the statisticians here would have us updated to a couple of decimal places by now.

 

[SDBugler]

Thanks Tikka! Good to see them getting the draw completed right away (unlike some other states). I will be waiting by my phone.

 

[Thill]

If you looked at the odds from last year, you would have to feel like this is a complete donation.

 

[Tikka]

If you looked at the odds from last year, you would have to feel like this is a complete donation.

Someone has to draw, so there is a chance…

 

[SDBugler]

If you looked at the odds from last year, you would have to feel like this is a complete donation.

I totally agree. But there is still a chance. After all, someone just won the $1.3B Powerball with probably worse odds - lol

May take on this drawing was that it was a donation, But on the other hand I supported it because I liked the fact that everyone was limited to just ONE chance unlike many other draws where you can buy numerous chances. Everyone can afford a $15 chance. I don't like to support drawings where you can buy unlimited number of chances. Just my opinion, but I feel opportunity should be equitable to all and not just to those that can afford more chances.

Kuddos to AZ for eliminating commissioner auction tags and going to these types of revenue generating processes.

 

[Thill]

Someone has to draw, so there is a chance…

I would rather buy one into one of those wyo raffles with a 1/200 or 1/300 chance for the $50 or $100 that you just spent for a commissioners tag instead of a specific tag.

Good luck nonetheless and your odds are definitely better than power ball!!

 

[huntazido]

This was my first time ever applying for one of these extra tags. I only bought a kaibab deer and antelope. Figured I would do my part and make a donation.

 

[AZ8]

My donation is in too. Haha

 

[elkantlers]

I'm in.
My odds might be 1 in 5000, but my odds of buying a tag for $500,000 is ZERO...

 

[105Coues]

I'm in.
My odds might be 1 in 5000, but my odds of buying a tag for $500,000 is ZERO...

More likely 1 in 100k... still way better than the lottery

 

[ElmerFudd]

Pretty cool tags with a chance to hunt with nobody else out there. But yes, it is a donation. Unlike the lottery, you won't have to pay tax if you beat the odds

 

[AZ71]

I donated for 5 of the 6 hunts

 

[SDBugler]

Did they drawn yet? I'm still patiently waiting for the phone call to hear that I was drawn!!!

 

[DanBucks]

I bought all 6 chances for an extra hunt!

 

[chrisamx]

When will the winners be announced?

 

[AZGuy]

When will the winners be announced?

I don’t think they announce the winners do they? I know the super raffle is announced but I don’t recall the revenue tags being announced.

 

[Silentstalker]

I don’t think they announce the winners do they? I know the super raffle is announced but I don’t recall the revenue tags being announced.

If I remember correctly it said they would contact the winners directly.

 

[AZ8]

Yes, they contact them and that's about it. I imagine all have been called already.

They'll send out a press release with the numbers, but no mention of who was lucky.

 

[SlowElk]

I wonder if guides will get the list of "winners'. Years ago, I drew a Kaibab tag, got several letters from Guide services before I got the tag in the mail.

 

[AZ71]

I wonder if guides will get the list of "winners'. Years ago, I drew a Kaibab tag, got several letters from Guide services before I got the tag in the mail.

They have to pay for that information but if they want it it's public record.

 

[buscandomuleys]

Anyone know of anybody that was contacted yet?

 

[muleylover]

I will admit that I donate to this cash grab but I do find it odd that I haven't ever seen anyone on any hunting site say they got one of these tags.

 

[AZ8]

I will admit that I donate to this cash grab but I do find it odd that I haven't ever seen anyone on any hunting site say they got one of these tags.

IMO, those that frequent hunting forums or social media represent a small fraction of the entire hunting community. You’ll see the same people on 4 or 5 different sites.

Case in point: My hunting circle consists of 5-6 guys. We hunt elk, deer, turkey, upland birds…etc, together or individually, but there’s at least 3-4 of us at camp on any given hunt. Guess how many participate on sites like this? 1. Just me.

A lot of hunters out there just aren’t part of the online community. And with only 6 tags in this go around, ratio is even worse. Probably why we don’t see anyone posting success.

 

[Chef]

I will admit that I donate to this cash grab but I do find it odd that I haven't ever seen anyone on any hunting site say they got one of these tags.

One of our customers drew the Kaibab mule deer tag this time around.

 

[AZ71]

NEWS RELEASE

April 22, 2024

PHOENIX — Once again, hunters have stepped up in a big way in their financial support of wildlife conservation efforts across the state.

The most recent limited-entry permit-tag draw offered hunters a chance to receive an additional hunt permit-tag for elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and pronghorn, while generating revenue that will bolster a variety of programs funded through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The monitoring and maintenance of water catchments, and wildlife law enforcement patrols and investigations, are among many examples of programs that benefit from such funding.

A total of six limited-entry permit-tags were available through this draw — including an opportunity to hunt antlered mule deer on the world-famous Kaibab Plateau. The deadline to submit applications was April 9. All successful applicants have been notified by telephone. Applicants who were unsuccessful will not receive correspondence from the department.

These limited-entry hunting opportunities are discretionary and not to be confused with the annual draws that are conducted in February, June and October. A limited-entry permit-tag application does not preclude a hunter from applying for any other hunts throughout the year or impact bonus points. Animals harvested during limited-entry permit-tag seasons are excluded from annual bag limits.

Today’s conservation efforts wouldn’t be possible without the support of sportsmen and sportswomen. As a result, wildlife and habitat management programs have restored and maintained sustainable wildlife populations for all to enjoy. AZGFD appreciates the ongoing support of all outdoor enthusiasts.

AZGFD will update customers about future limited-entry permit-tag seasons through its website (www.azgfd.gov), e-newsletters, Facebook, Instagram and “X,” formerly known as Twitter.

Usually they post the number of applicants that apply. Did they leave that information out because it wasn't a very good turnout or did they leave that out because it was so good that they didn't want people to be discouraged from the already ridiculous low odds and quit participating?

 

[longranger]

Funny how azgfd didn't put how much money was raised or how many applicants there were in that news release. If they had, it would make applicant numbers drop after everyone saw how terrible their odds were of drawing.