I sure would not think so but I don't know either.
I would have picked it up and made the post also.
Sure wish our GF guys that are their vocal representatives
would be more active on sites like this to provide input more often.
I do not to mean to hijack this topic but dang it,
if they want to RETAIN/recruit hunters they need to communicate better.
as most of us do not and can not attend the meetings and times have changed
to where this is the best source for them to communicate with the average hunters
and dang sure the best hunters because they are HERE and talking.
Sorry back to the topic at hand
All information anyone would need to legally enjoy the outdoors in Arizona is available on the Game and Fish web site. http://www.azgfd.gov/
Literature is also available at the Game and Fish offices.
When all else fails.... if you think it might be against the law, don't do it! Ignorance is not an excuse. Take responsibility for your own actions!
Tortoise information for anyone else that might run into these creatures.
http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/deserttortoisemanagement.shtml