yeah AZ I had to get thae haitat stamp as well and it cost me 5 dollars. i didnt buy the lic on line i called the 1-800 number and she told me it was mandatory to get the stamp. i should have my lice in the mail by the end of the week... I cant wait to go. maybe if i see any elk and I want to spend the money i will go and purchase me an elk tag. they sell bull tags over the counter....Can someone tell me why they have a draw for deer tags and you can buy bull elk over the counter????