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I'm curious how many BP agents on any given day are assigned to the area lets say from Nogales to Sasabee? 1, 10, 50, 100? I can tell you there is 1 WM assigned to all of 36B&C. I have been hunting 36B on and off for the last 20 years and in that time once I get 10 yards from my truck I can count on one hand the number of times I have run into a BP agent in the field, the same can be said for the WM. On every hunt I have been on in 36B at some point I can guarantee you I will glass up or run into UDA's. Enforcement really???

Just a guess but maybe it has to do with population size? More mule deer compared to whitetail.

It seems to me that they did ban all out of state cervid animal parts that may be responsible for the spread of CWD. They just went the extra step adding velvet.

👍 After reading that document I mentioned it just seems the AZGFD isn't reinventing the wheel when it comes to CWD management they're basically falling the exact same guidelines as a lot of other states. I know if I was the one tasked with disease detection, management and spread for the department I would probably error on the side of caution.

What does your buddy think about how Montana is dealing with CWD in its state? Does he think all the regulations are over kill or does he think they're going about it the right way?

I'm just curious is the Montana Game and Fish telling you there are no velvet restrictions or friends? • Skull plates or antlers with no meat or tissue attached . Why include antlers in your restrictions if your not worried about meat or tissue. Again I'm just curious. If you're interested there is a pretty good document the Michigan DNR put out. If you type in Chronic Wasting Disease and Cervidae Regulations in North America in a search engine it is a 9 page document of all 50 states and I believe 9 Canadian provinces.

your saying velvet isn't considered a tissue

Take a look at Montana's regulations, when they say • Skull plates or antlers with no meat or tissue attached I would assume that means no velvet. So far every state that has restrictions has this clause. If CWD infects enough animals, it will probably reduce the herd in the long term. Other states have seen deer populations decline when CWD infects 20 to 40 percent of a herd. In Wyoming, heavily-infected herds of mule deer declined 21 percent per year and whitetails declined by 10 percent. Colorado saw a 45 percent decline in infected mule deer herds over 20 years. Clearly, if left unchecked, CWD could result in largescale population declines. This is from Montana website. Arizona is surrounded by CWD positive states so why wouldn't the state do everything it can to try and keep the disease out as long as possible.

Deer and elk hunters headed to the field this fall should be aware that a number of states have adopted new regulations pertaining to the transportation of hunter-harvested deer and elk. These regulations are in response to growing concerns about the spread of CWD, and are an attempt to minimize the risk of spreading the disease into new areas. The number one objective in the management of CWD is to prevent its spread. One theoretical mode of disease transmission is via infected carcasses. Since the suspected infective agent (prion) is concentrated in the brain, spinal cord and lymph glands, the most common regulation is the prohibition of the importation of whole carcasses harvested from CWD areas. Some states, like Colorado, also have established regulations addressing the transport of deer and elk out of CWD areas. Generally, states that have adopted carcass transportation regulations do not allow the importation of any brain or spinal column tissue and allow transport of only the following: • Meat that is cut and wrapped (either commercially or privately). • Quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached. • Meat that has been boned out. • Hides with no heads attached. • Clean (no meat or tissue attached) skull plates with antlers attached. • Antlers with no meat or tissue attached. • Upper canine teeth, also known as “buglers,” “whistlers,” or “ivories.” • Finished taxidermy. The following states and provinces have adopted some form of carcass transportation regulations: • California • Colorado • Illinois • Iowa • Manitoba • Michigan • Minnesota • North Dakota • New Mexico • New York • Oregon • Rhode Island • South Carolina • Utah • Vermont Since these regulations are continually evolving, it is recommended that before hunting hunters check the CWD regulations in their home state, the state in which they will be hunting and states in which they will travel through en route home from their hunting area. Most state wildlife agencies provide regulations information on their websites, and may be accessed through the CWD Alliance website’s CWD LINKS page http://www.cwd- Its just a matter of time before all states have regulations that have something to do with CWD

AZ isn't the only western state doing this.

I watched it, looked like around 15 were watching it on the web, I think when amber was done there were about 3 or 4 questions asked and that was it

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New Rule Affecting Archers and Other Hunters In accordance with R12-4-303, it is unlawful to discharge an arrow, bolt, or hybrid device while taking wildlife within 1/4 mile of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, cabin, lodge or building without permission of the owner or resident. This new rule change is effective June 30, 2019.

Then he's good to go

It is fully protected over most of its range. Hunting and trade are prohibited in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. In Ecuador, Guyana and El Salvador it is not legally protected.

What country was this Mar-gay taken in?

Starting bid- $8,000

2009-48535, 2010-48055, 2011-47875, 2012-46973, 2013-46641, 2014-46634, 2015-45822, 2016-46537, 2017-47147, 2018-48135, 2019-46840 These numbers include- General deer, CHAMP, Muzzy, Archery, Junior general and Junior Muzzy.

Crossbow” means a device consisting of a bow affixed on a stock having a trigger mechanism to release the bowstring. I'm no expert but that device in the picture doesn't look like it would meet the definition for a crossbow even if you had the CHAMP crossbow permit

“Bow” means a long bow, flat bow, recurve bow, or compound bow of which the bowstring is drawn and held under tension entirely by the physical power of the shooter through all points of the draw cycle until the shooter purposely acts to release the bowstring either by relaxing the tension of the toes, fingers, or mouth or by triggering the release of a hand-held release aid. Crossbow” means a device consisting of a bow affixed on a stock having a trigger mechanism to release the bowstring.

2018- 112,459 applications and 152,000 applicants

2019- 123,296 applications from 162,700 applicants

Make sure there are no occupied buildings with in 440 yards of where you plan on hunting.

Before September 29th, 2012 the AZGFD like every other state agency was full of covered employees, after that date a good portion of AZGFD employees lost their covered status and every state employee that has been hired since except law enforcement are uncovered. If you ever interview for an AZGFD job regardless of what you're interviewing for there are three mandatory questions and one of those questions directly relates to your outdoor experience and if you have any issues with that segment of the public.

Rumor has it Riggs Flat Lake has been stocked twice this year with a little over 10,000 rainbow trout and will hopefully get some more trout in August and September if water quality is good, but if you want to know for sure what is going on try calling the AZGFD hatchery that actually stocks that lake.