April 16th, 2025
Once again, hunters have stepped up in a big way in their financial support of wildlife conservation efforts across the state.
The newly named “Copper State Draw” (formerly the “limited-entry permit-tag draw”) offered hunters a chance to draw an additional elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and pronghorn permit-tag, while generating revenue that will bolster a variety of conservation programs funded through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).
The monitoring and maintenance of wildlife water catchments, and law enforcement patrols and investigations, are among many examples of AZGFD’s programs that benefit from such funding.
A total of six permit-tags were available through this draw — including an opportunity to hunt antlered mule deer on the world-famous Kaibab Plateau. The deadline to submit applications was April 8. All successful applicants have been notified by telephone. Applicants who were unsuccessful will not receive correspondence from the department.
These hunting opportunities are discretionary and not to be confused with the annual draws that are conducted in February, June and October. A Copper State Draw permit-tag application does not preclude a hunter from applying for any other hunts throughout the year or impact bonus points. Animals harvested during Copper State Draw permit-tag seasons are excluded from annual bag limits.
AZGFD will update customers about future Copper State Draw permit-tag seasons through its website (http://www.azgfd.gov), e-newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, and “X,” formerly known as Twitter. back...
The newly named “Copper State Draw” (formerly the “limited-entry permit-tag draw”) offered hunters a chance to draw an additional elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and pronghorn permit-tag, while generating revenue that will bolster a variety of conservation programs funded through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).
The monitoring and maintenance of wildlife water catchments, and law enforcement patrols and investigations, are among many examples of AZGFD’s programs that benefit from such funding.
A total of six permit-tags were available through this draw — including an opportunity to hunt antlered mule deer on the world-famous Kaibab Plateau. The deadline to submit applications was April 8. All successful applicants have been notified by telephone. Applicants who were unsuccessful will not receive correspondence from the department.
These hunting opportunities are discretionary and not to be confused with the annual draws that are conducted in February, June and October. A Copper State Draw permit-tag application does not preclude a hunter from applying for any other hunts throughout the year or impact bonus points. Animals harvested during Copper State Draw permit-tag seasons are excluded from annual bag limits.
AZGFD will update customers about future Copper State Draw permit-tag seasons through its website (http://www.azgfd.gov), e-newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, and “X,” formerly known as Twitter. back...
