Couestracker Report post Posted August 20, 2019 AZGFD has enacted laws against bringing certain animal parts into Arizona from out of state. These "parts" are typically what you bring home after a successful hunt, at least I do. Some of the changes; * Meat has to be deboned or processed * Capes cleaned so there's no soft tissue * Skulls or skull plates and teeth free of soft tissue * Velvet antlers have to be treated It's going to force hunters to either do a lot of extra work out in the field, which would be tough to do in warm weather, or have animal processed in that state, including taxidermy. The other option is not hunt out of state. I've hunted in New Mexico for 15 years, this New rule May change that. Here's the link to the notification: https://www.azgfd.com/arizona-game-and-fish-department-enacting-changes-to-protect-arizonas-elk-and-deer-from-chronic-wasting-disease/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted August 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, Couestracker said: AZGFD has enacted laws against bringing certain animal parts into Arizona from out of state. These "parts" are typically what you bring home after a successful hunt, at least I do. Some of the changes; * Meat has to be deboned * Capes cleaned so there's no tissue * Skulls or skull plates and teeth free of tissue * Velvet antlers have to be treated It's going to force hunters to either do a lot of extra work out in the field, which would be tough to do in warm weather, or have animal processed in that state, including taxidermy. The other option is not hunt out of state. I've hunted in New Mexico for 15 years, this New rule May change that. Here's the link to the notification: https://www.azgfd.com/arizona-game-and-fish-department-enacting-changes-to-protect-arizonas-elk-and-deer-from-chronic-wasting-disease/ I was reading through that as well thinking it was gonna make things alot more complicated.......what data do they have showing this has anything to do with the spread of CWD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, Non-Typical Solutions said: I was reading through that as well thinking it was gonna make things alot more complicated.......what data do they have showing this has anything to do with the spread of CWD? I have no idea. I have never let my kill party with, or have contact with, a live deer/elk, which is only way to spread the disease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted August 20, 2019 Never even detected here, big business.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 20, 2019 I’ve never driven on a road with a check station coming into AZ from other states. How will this be enforced? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted August 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, muledeerarea33? said: I’ve never driven on a road with a check station coming into AZ from other states. How will this be enforced? Seems like the only way would be through processing or taxidermy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted August 20, 2019 44 minutes ago, wildwoody said: Never even detected here, big business.. Curious on the big business thingy?? That being said, I'm also very curious about many of the questions already posed. Is this already in effect??? I hunted pronghorn in New Mexico with my sons last weekend. Luckily we de-bone our meat, but without incriminating myself, I will say that our normal tact would have to bring the head and/or horns along with us too. 🙄🤨 Yikes! S. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOHNTR Report post Posted August 20, 2019 They just took the money out of our local taxidermist’s hands. Not a very well thought out statute and definitely a knee jerk reaction, IMO. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted August 20, 2019 53 minutes ago, stanley said: Curious on the big business thingy?? That being said, I'm also very curious about many of the questions already posed. Is this already in effect??? I hunted pronghorn in New Mexico with my sons last weekend. Luckily we de-bone our meat, but without incriminating myself, I will say that our normal tact would have to bring the head and/or horns along with us too. 🙄🤨 Yikes! S. This is about CWD, which effects cervids, elk and deer. I assume the rule is effective immediately, since no date was given. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photofool Report post Posted August 20, 2019 45 minutes ago, BOHNTR said: They just took the money out of our local taxidermist’s hands. Not a very well thought out statute and definitely a knee jerk reaction, IMO. If CWD is brought into the state, not only will the taxidermist's loose money, the wildlife will suffer and hunters will have far less tags to draw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted August 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Couestracker said: This is about CWD, which effects cervids, elk and deer. I assume the rule is effective immediately, since no date was given. Like you, I was kind of assuming immediately, but was curious if there was anything specific about the date published. Ya, I of course know it is about CWD. I also know that it appears it affects elk/deer/caribou/moose (as stated in the article). The article does not specify that the transport restrictions only apply to those species though ("Hunters from out of state may only bring the following animal parts into Arizona....."). The wording paints a broad stroke regarding 'animals'.... Suppose I'll try to find more specifics on the rule if possible, as opposed to just this one article. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted August 20, 2019 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-deer-2058412&ved=2ahUKEwiil-TOwpLkAhVNnJ4KHX6MD84QFjAEegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw1JFgh999LNZeq3lGOkMt-h&cshid=1566341008054 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, stanley said: Like you, I was kind of assuming immediately, but was curious if there was anything specific about the date published. Ya, I of course know it is about CWD. I also know that it appears it affects elk/deer/caribou/moose (as stated in the article). The article does not specify that the transport restrictions only apply to those species though ("Hunters from out of state may only bring the following animal parts into Arizona....."). The wording paints a broad stroke regarding 'animals'.... Suppose I'll try to find more specifics on the rule if possible, as opposed to just this one article. S. Good point, however it does mention elk and deer: "by enacting rules regarding the possession and transportation of elk and deer into Arizona " 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOHNTR Report post Posted August 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, photofool said: If CWD is brought into the state, not only will the taxidermist's loose money, the wildlife will suffer and hunters will have far less tags to draw. Are you aware how it is actually spread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted August 20, 2019 Since I have a whitetail tag there for October, I called New Mexico Game and Fish to discuss the matter, and to inquire about meat processors and taxidermist. I was surprised to find out they didn't know Arizona was doing this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
