WFGinNM Report post Posted November 22, 2006 I've been trying to figure out exactly how much an AZ hunt cost would be just for the license and tag for a non-resident. I guess living in NM has put a drain on my ability to understand other states hunting regulations. Any way one of you patient folks could give me a breakdown of what it would cost including the non-resident license, and then the coues tag? Also are there any hidden cost like New Mexico's habitat stamp, habitat and access validation, ect? I've stretched the bank account pretty tight with a trip to Kodiak next November and will miss the NM rifle hunts. So I was wondering if it would be feasible to try my luck with the AZ Oct. hunts. Can't get coues off the brain. Thanks, --Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted November 22, 2006 AZGFD.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzPlumber Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Non-Res Hunt Only Lic Fee For "07" $151.25 Non-Res Over The Counter Archery Deer Tag $225.25 Non-Res Draw Only Deer Hunt Permit-Tag $232.75 No Hidden Fees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Bill, Make sure you save some $$$ for the waterfowl stamps and taxidermy, and shoot some Harlequins. Beautiful bird for a mount. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFGinNM Report post Posted November 23, 2006 I've checked out the AZ game&fish website, just have to get used to it I suppose. Thanks for the help AzPlumber. Doug, I plan on doing a bit of duck hunting while I'm there, pretty much just depends on the weather. A harlequin drake or even a pair is definitely on the list. --Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted November 23, 2006 azplumber... thanks for the help.... it is nice to have a straight answer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted November 23, 2006 Sorry if I came off a little cocky I just didn't know the numbers off the top of my head but knew I could find out on azgfd.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFGinNM Report post Posted November 23, 2006 No problem Shortpants , I usually like to get a copy of the regulations. I find it's a bit easier for me to understand the information that the internet format. I haven't sent to AZGFD yet for the regs since I'm still trying to justify 2 out of state hunts in the same season. Then I have to sell the idea to my girlfriend... I wonder if she'd like to visit southern AZ? --Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted November 23, 2006 The trick is work a spa/shopping day in there. It's worth the price if you get to hunt more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFGinNM Report post Posted November 23, 2006 She'd like that. Actually she loves to go hunting with me, we are helping a friend with a cow elk hunt in 21b here in NM this weekend and She has her first biggame hunt for cow next weekend here in 6c. She was going to send me to PA to bowhunt whitetail if I didn't draw here in NM, but I drew coues and we have 2 elk tags. 2008 just seems like a loooong way off right now. --Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted November 23, 2006 Good luck on all those hunts and affording them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFGinNM Report post Posted November 23, 2006 Fortunately most of the out of town hunts I go on I stay with friends, and when they draw here in NM they stay at my cabin. So the overhead is pretty low, just the cost of licenses, travel, and food. The hardest thing is missing the kids, my son is 13 and we spend most weekends here chasing cats, so he doesn't feel left out when I go somewhere without him. It's all done on a pretty slim budget, but a generous 5 weeks a year of vacation. If you ever feel like hunting north central NM let me know. I have a cabin about a half mile from the Valle Caldera south fence, my smartest investment out of highschool. --Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted November 23, 2006 I can be there next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzPlumber Report post Posted November 23, 2006 You can download the regs off G&F website. They will be the same as the set sent by mail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
