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2010 spring hunting regulations are online

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Eager hunters looking for a hunting permit for spring turkey, javelina, buffalo or bear can start applying now by visiting www.azgfd.gov/draw. The 2010 spring hunting regulation booklet is posted online at the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Web site.

There is nothing wrong with being eager, stated a press release. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Oct. 13, by 7 p.m. Postmarks do not count. With many hunters in the field during the fall hunting season, it is easy to forget to submit an application.

This is now a great time to get an application submitted and take advantage of the correction period. If an application has a mistake and is received by Thursday, Sept. 24, by 5 p.m., the department will attempt to call three times in a 24-hour period and give an opportunity to correct the mistake. After that date, mistakes can cause an application to be rejected.

One common mistake to avoid is using the wrong year's hunting license. A 2010 license is required to enter the spring draw. Licenses may be purchased in advance at any department office or license dealer, and some types are available through the draw/application process.

Mailed applications should be addressed to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn.: Drawing Section, P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052. Applications may also be hand delivered to any department office; for a list of offices visit www.azgfd.gov/offices. Hunters will see some of the same hunt structures as this year, including the juniors-only spring turkey over-the-counter nonpermit-tag, archery-only javelina over-the-counter nohpermit-tags for metro units, and the general spring bear over-the-counter nonpermit hunting opportunities.

With all the juniors-only hunting opportunities available this spring, one thing to remember is hunter education is mandatory for kids 10 to .13 who wish to hunt big game. The Arizona Game and Fish Department now offers an online version of the program to accommodate the busy schedules of today's public. After taking the self-paced portion online, a hands-on field day is required to become certified. To learn more about Arizona's online hunter education course, visit www.hunter-ed.com/az.

Arizona Game and Fish Department



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