Outdoor Writer Report post Posted October 4, 2011 GO HERE TO APPLY Online application service for Arizonas spring hunt draw will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 4 Posted Oct. 3, 2011 - The Arizona Game and Fish Department has announced that online application service for Arizonas 2012 spring hunts will be available beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Hunters who havent yet submitted an application for the spring 2012 hunts for turkey, javelina, buffalo and bear will be able to apply online by either clicking on the Apply for a Draw button or the Online Application Service links on this page. The application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 by 7 p.m. (MST). Department officials advise online applicants to apply early and not wait until the last minute, in case any technical issues arise on deadline day. Department officials said the new online system has been undergoing extensive testing and it wasnt logistically possible to make the system available any sooner. They added that having the spring draw application process online, even at this late stage of the application cycle, allows the department to continue to fine tune the system for the elk and antelope draw application cycle that typically begins in mid to late December. At the time of application you will have to pay a non-refundable application fee of $7.50 per applicant, along with the fee for any necessary licenses (a 2012 license is required to enter the spring draw; if you havent already purchased one, you can do it through the draw process). You will be able to print any purchased hunting licenses immediately from your computer once your purchase is complete. The system allows payment with a credit card (VISA and Mastercard only). The cost of the hunt permit-tag wont be charged unless and until you are drawn. The online application service works with the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari (If you use Safari, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest version of the OS and Safari browser; a few problems have been reported with older Safari versions). This application service currently does not work with mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone or other Smartphones. Remember, if you go through the process of applying online and actually submit your credit card number to complete that transaction, you will have submitted (and paid for) a valid application for the draw. For those not using the online process, paper applications can still be mailed to the Arizona Game and Fish Department or hand-delivered to any of the seven Game and Fish offices located in Pinetop, Flagstaff, Kingman, Yuma, Tucson, Mesa and Phoenix. Mailed applications should be addressed to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Drawing Section, PO Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052. Mailed applications must be received by the department by the deadline; postmarks dont count. The 2012 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Buffalo and Bear Hunt Draw Information booklet and applications are available at www.azgfd.gov/draw, at Game and Fish offices, and at hunting license dealers throughout the state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks for the info Tony. I know that many folks don't think it's a good idea for various reasons, but I definitely support the on-line service!! Good luck to ALL in the Spring draws! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 4, 2011 I like it personally plus you can find out a little earlier if you were drawn or not by being charged on your card. Good luck to all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Easy!! I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted October 4, 2011 I did it. It was easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Kudos to AZ G&F. The new online system was very easy, and user firendly. I submitted everything in just under 20 minutes. Now, Im crossing my fingers to hope that the system problems from years past dont pop up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Yeah it is definitely a game changer by making it easier to put in, but I for one think it is about time to have a fully functioning online system. I'm pretty sure there will be a draw odds decline but I guess we will have to live with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertramsey61 Report post Posted October 5, 2011 Easier to put in means more apps and lower chances of getting a tag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues&Bass Report post Posted October 5, 2011 Wow great news it used to be so easy and painless applying online. It is great to see this service return. I thought that when AZGFD went back to paper drawings that it might cut down on applicants and increase my odds at drawing, but I think hunters did what they could to get their name in. Good to see it's return and thanks for putting it out over the wire Outdoor Writer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
