waitzbro Report post Posted March 3, 2006 Im a Senior in high school in New York and got accepted to NAU in flagstaff. What are the possibilities for me to hunt AZ as a college student? I dont really care what im going after, something the size of a turkey or bigger would be nice, and going after something with the bow would be really nice. Im not asking for archery bull elk tags I just wanna get in the woods! Are license fees going to hammer me or can I get some kind of residency by being a student? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted March 3, 2006 I think you are a resident after 6 months until then it will be a little pricey, archery deer tags, fall bear, archery turkey, mountain lion, and small game are all over the counter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatfootdoc Report post Posted March 3, 2006 Better check the hunting regulations on the website, because even though you are in school for 6 months you still have an out of state drivers license so I don't think you will qualify for a resident tag. When I was in med school in Iowa you just had to carry your student ID and you could purchase everything at the resident price, AZ is to screwed up to have something fair like that in its regulations I'm sure. I grew up in Flag and spent many a day perusing the hunting regs and do not recall ever seeing the above policy. You should love NAU though it is a great school, some of the best people I know graduated from there! AG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 3, 2006 To apply as a resident, you need to be a bonafide resident of Arizona six months before applying for a resident license. You would need to permantly residing/maintaining a home in AZ, have an AZ drivers license, register your vehicle in AZ, pay AZ resident income taxes, and vote in AZ. You cannot be considered a resident of two states. 2005-06 Resident hunting licenses cost $25.50 and archery deer permits are $19.50. Non-resident hunting licenses are $113.50 and archery deer permits are $125.50. NR Archery turkey cost $50.50 You do not need to be drawn for Archery deer, archery turkey, fall bear, and mountain lion. These are over the counter. Fees will be increasing next fall. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted March 3, 2006 MVD requires that all residing in Arizona for X number of months register their cars and obtain an Arizona driver's license. There may be an exclusion for non-resident students, but I've not heard of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted March 3, 2006 So it sounds like it would be in your best interest to become an az resident as soon as possible, how many years are you planning to attend NAU, that would be another factor in deciding. Best of luck to you and welcome to CouesWhitetail.com, and AZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMTcoueshunter Report post Posted March 4, 2006 That sucks for students. I know in NM you just have to have completed a semester and have proof of being in school to qualify as a resident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash Report post Posted March 4, 2006 Try the fall archery turkey and deer outside of town in units 5, 6 or 7 in August and you can call for coyotes with bow or rifle just east or west of town. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatfootdoc Report post Posted March 4, 2006 With the new tag and license it should only cost you around $300, that is pocket change for a university freshman isnt it Especially in Flag with the rent you will be paying unless you live in a dorm? HMM choices half a month of housing and food or deer tag? I guess you're set if you have a tent, makes that decision easy ag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Fuego Report post Posted March 4, 2006 I am both a graduate of N.A.U. and a resident here in Flagstaff. When you get in town, look me up, as I would enjoy getting out and showing you around the local area along with the State. It is a great place to get out and enjoy the outdoors! Best of luck and I look forward to hearing from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntnut Report post Posted March 6, 2006 I am both a graduate of N.A.U. and a resident here in Flagstaff. When you get in town, look me up, as I would enjoy getting out and showing you around the local area along with the State. It is a great place to get out and enjoy the outdoors! Best of luck and I look forward to hearing from you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Todd, You gadiated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 I am both a graduate of N.A.U. and a resident here in Flagstaff.? When you get in town, look me up, as I would enjoy getting out and showing you around the local area along with the State.? It is a great place to get out and enjoy the outdoors! Best of luck and I look forward to hearing from you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Todd, You gadiated? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 6, 2006 me too, i am a current student and a life time hunter. look me up and i will some ya some stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodger2 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I graduated from NAU in '97 and I sure miss it up there, especially in the fall and spring (OK, summer and spring too). I loved being able to get up in the morning go out hunting, come back and go to class/work, and then go back out in the evening. Some good memories from up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt4horns Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Actually from the day cshool starts you become a temporary resident which allows you to obtain resident benifits. And come join the fun cause theres plenty to hunt especially up in that neck of the woods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites