papa Report post Posted December 10, 2013 Went over to the Mesa office and picked up my 2014 archery deer tag 8 people picked up tags while I was there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazpilot25 Report post Posted December 10, 2013 I picked up my 2014 tag at the Carefree office last week. No issues and no line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted December 10, 2013 Its all about license SIMPLIFICATION! I guess its supposed to be easier to drive 80 miles to go to the office than go to your local sporting goods store. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc68 Report post Posted December 11, 2013 This may be a stupid question, but if I already have my 2014 tag can I still buy an OTC deer tag at sporting goods store? I don't live close to any g&f offices... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted December 11, 2013 You have the 2014 tag or license? If you want the OTC tag before Jan you have to drive to the office to get one. They may have them the last week of Dec or they may not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc68 Report post Posted December 11, 2013 I have my 2014 licence. Bought it when I put in for spring hunts. Didn't know that vendors might not be selling OTC tags anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted December 11, 2013 I don't think it is a matter of them selling them anymore. The way I understand it it is because of their restructuring of the license system that has everything screwed up. Hopefully this will be a one time problem. I wish you could buy them online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc68 Report post Posted December 11, 2013 Holy crap! So, I live over 2 hours from the nearest G&F office, and I am gonna have to drive there to get an OTC deer tag?! That makes no sense at all to me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted December 11, 2013 Holy crap! So, I live over 2 hours from the nearest G&F office, and I am gonna have to drive there to get an OTC deer tag?! That makes no sense at all to me.... I am pretty sure someone can purchase for you if they have all your info..... James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted December 12, 2013 Yes you can purchase them for others and if u buy them now you pay 2013 prices not 2014. I did mine today.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Tags are not scheduled to hit stores until after Jan 1st. Waited in a 40 minute line at the Tucson G&F office yesterday and got one for myself and a buddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlaw357derf Report post Posted January 1, 2014 picked up a license and tag a Tucson office....was a 50 min. wait. Also bought 2 youth license and only cost 5$ each on line.... would have had to pay 25.00 each if the ladies at the front desk hadn't helped out. FYI. this was on 12-30-13. Passed the Carefree office this evening and the place was packed...as can be expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmbbulldog Report post Posted January 1, 2014 A few hours till opening morning. Hopefully, by this time tomorrow there will be a success story. Good luck to all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowHuntAZ Report post Posted January 2, 2014 Has anyone tried buying a tag at a retailer yet? Hoping that Sportsman's has them on hand so I can get out this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crotklauberi Report post Posted January 2, 2014 Yes got mine at bass pro today, they can sell them now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
