Written by Andrew Gillett
Projected Application Dates & Deadlines
| Species | Date Type | Resident/Nonresident | Taghub Data Access | Elk & Pronghorn | Application Deadline | February 3* | December 29, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw Results | Tags mailed by April 11th | ||
| Deer, Sheep & Bison | Application Deadline | June 2, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Draw Results | TBD | ||
| Dates are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | |||
License Costs & Fees
| Species | Resident | Nonresident | Elk | $148 | $665 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | $58 | $315 |
| Pronghorn | $103 | $565 |
| Sheep | $313 | $1,815 |
| Bison | $1,113 | $5,415 |
| Habitat Stamp | $15 | |
| Hunting License | $37 | $160 |
| License Fees Incl. Nonrefundable Application Fee. Prices are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | ||
Preference Points Cost
| Species | Resident/Nonresident | Elk | $13 Resident / $15 Nonresident |
|---|---|
| Deer | |
| Pronghorn | |
| Sheep | |
| Bison | |
| Prices are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | |
Agency Information
| Arizona Game & Fish Department Offices | |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | 602.942.3000 |
| Pinetop | 928.367.4281 |
| Flagstaff | 928.774.5045 |
| Kingman | 928.682.7700 |
| Yuma | 928.342.0091 |
| Tucson | 520.628.5376 |
| Mesa | 408.981.9400 |
| Draw Results: 602.942.3000 | |
| Guides/Outfitters: arizonaguides.org | |
| AZ BLM Office: 602.842.9000 | |
| U.S. Forest Service SW Region: 505.842.3292 | |
About the Author
Andrew is a lifelong Arizonan who has been hunting in the Grand Canyon State for more than 30 years. He has hunted far and wide across the state for every species of big game that Arizona has to offer. He and his wife, Ashley, now live in Mesa where they are raising their three kids one outdoor adventure at a time. Andrew has worked in construction since he was a teenager and now helps with the planning of large industrial construction projects. When he isn’t busy with work, hunting or writing, Andrew enjoys running and hiking on Arizona’s trails.
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