Arizona

Non-resident hunting — draw tags, OTC options, fees & deadlines

5
Species Available
Draw only
OTC Tags
$175
NR Fee Range
Bonus Points
Point System
Official website:azgfd.com

Application Deadlines

🦌
Elk
Opens Jan · Closes Feb 12, 2027
309d
NR $175
🦌
Mule Deer
Opens Jan · Closes Feb 12, 2027
309d
NR $175
🐐
Pronghorn
Opens Jan · Closes Feb 12, 2027
309d
NR $175
🐏
Bighorn Sheep
Opens Jan · Closes Feb 12, 2027
309d
NR $175
🦬
Bison
Opens Jan · Closes Feb 12, 2027
309d
NR $175

Species Details

🦌
Elk
Bonus PointsVery Hard
$175
NR fee
Draw odds by points1% at 0 pts → 65% at 20 pts
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World-class elk. 10–20 year wait for premium units via draw. EXCEPTION: Arizona does sell non-permit OTC elk tags for specific management/conflict units — available to NR at ~$650, no draw required, but unit-specific and limited. For the standard draw, NR fee ~$175 ($160 hunting license + $15 app fee). Apply for bonus points every year. Apply Jan–Feb at azgfd.com. Verify non-permit tag availability at azgfd.com.

🦌
Mule Deer
Bonus PointsVery Hard
$175
NR fee
Draw odds by points2% at 0 pts → 80% at 20 pts
0p
5p
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20p

Desert mule deer in units 13A, 22 are world-class. Very patient hunters only. NR fee ~$175 ($160 license + $15 app). Apply Jan–Feb at azgfd.com.

🐐
Pronghorn
Bonus PointsVery Hard
$175
NR fee
Draw odds by points3% at 0 pts → 95% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Trophy pronghorn. Long wait but world-class animals. NR fee ~$175 ($160 license + $15 app). Apply Jan–Feb at azgfd.com.

🐏
Bighorn Sheep
Bonus PointsBucket List
$175
NR fee
Draw odds by points0% at 0 pts → 40% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

Desert bighorn. Best trophy quality in North America. 20+ year commitment. NR fee ~$175 ($160 license + $15 app). Apply Jan–Feb at azgfd.com.

🦬
Bison
Bonus PointsBucket List
$175
NR fee
Draw odds by points0% at 0 pts → 30% at 20 pts
0p
5p
10p
15p
20p

House Rock Valley and Raymond herd. Grand Canyon bison. Exceptional rarity. NR fee ~$175 ($160 license + $15 app). Apply Jan–Feb at azgfd.com.

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