Judge says Arizona must revise hunt draw process immediately

Wildlife News
July 19, 2004


Those hunters already drawn for bull elk or drawn for antlered deer in Hunt Units 12A, 12B, 13A and 13B will receive permits as planned before the court ruling was issued.



The additional permits will affect a relatively small percentage of hunt units—only 42 of 165 elk hunt units, and 9 of 108 deer hunt units.

“Most important,” says Ferrell, “ is that every Arizona hunter who was already drawn this fall will receive a permit. We’re not taking away any permits from residents.”


More than 100 hunters attended today’s commission meeting. More than 270,000 people applied for big game permits for the fall hunt.



The Game and Fish Commission will discuss long-term options to address the court ruling at a meeting to be held in Flagstaff, Aug. 13-14.