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    1 hour ago, chuckster said:

    It would be nice if they issued a formal statement clarifying this issue.

    I just heard they will be releasing a new statement first of next week, lets just hope it actually clarifies the rule. in working with them its like they are walking on egg shells and don't want to say anything for fear someone will not agree with them.

     

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    the Arizona Game and Fish is misleading the public on the rules for importing deer and elk into the state. If you have received emails or have been on G&F website, you have been told that it is illegal to import any raw or unprocessed deer/elk into the state. this is to protect our herd from chronic wasting. THIS INFORMATION IS WRONG. you can bring your out of state deer/elk back home to your licensed taxidermist/meat processor. here is an email from the Game & Fish to taxidermist and meat processors that help them collect samples for testing.

    All,

    Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this issue.

    We have met with leadership in AGFD's Law Enforcement Program and have come to a resolution.

    According to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rule R12-4-305, out of state hunters may only import into Arizona and possess the following portions of cervids lawfully taken in another state or country:

    • Boneless portions of meat, or meat that has been cut and packaged;

    • Clean hides and capes with no skull or soft tissue attached;

    • Antlers, clean skull plates or skulls with antlers attached with no meat, soft tissue OR antler velvet attached;

    • Finished taxidermy mounts or products; and

    • Upper canine teeth with no meat or tissue attached

    Because of this rule, there have been concerns regarding your ability to lawfully collect samples from animals harvested out of state. We have worked with leadership in the Law Enforcement Program and have agreed that hunters will be permitted to bring their out of state harvest into Arizona in a condition other than above only if it is transported directly to a licensed meat processor or taxidermist. You may still accept these animals, and hunters will not be held liable. However, please be aware that hunters submitting samples from out of state harvests will be sent a letter informing them of recent changes to this rule.

    These laws are enforced in an effort to protect Arizona from the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, an effort you have been instrumental in achieving. I appreciate your continued support of this program and our mission to keep Arizona CWD-free.

    Sincerely,

    Arizona Game and Fish Department

    azgfd.gov | 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086

    the G&F has been email blasting and posting news releases without telling the whole truth. There is nothing wrong or illegal with you wanting to bring your animal back to Arizona to your licensed taxidermist /meat processor. even if their information says different, I know a lot of the out of state seasons have already started, so please share this with as many people and pages as you can.

    thanks

    Southwest Wildlife Taxidermy

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  3. Posted · Report reply

    the Arizona Game and Fish is misleading the public on the rules for importing deer and elk into the state. If you have received emails or have been on G&F website, you have been told that it is illegal to import any raw or unprocessed deer/elk into the state. this is to protect our herd from chronic wasting. THIS INFORMATION IS WRONG. you can bring your out of state deer/elk back home to your licensed taxidermist/meat processor. here is an email from the Game & Fish to taxidermist and meat processors that help them collect samples for testing.

    All,

    Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this issue.

    We have met with leadership in AGFD's Law Enforcement Program and have come to a resolution.

    According to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rule R12-4-305, out of state hunters may only import into Arizona and possess the following portions of cervids lawfully taken in another state or country:

    • Boneless portions of meat, or meat that has been cut and packaged;

    • Clean hides and capes with no skull or soft tissue attached;

    • Antlers, clean skull plates or skulls with antlers attached with no meat, soft tissue OR antler velvet attached;

    • Finished taxidermy mounts or products; and

    • Upper canine teeth with no meat or tissue attached

    Because of this rule, there have been concerns regarding your ability to lawfully collect samples from animals harvested out of state. We have worked with leadership in the Law Enforcement Program and have agreed that hunters will be permitted to bring their out of state harvest into Arizona in a condition other than above only if it is transported directly to a licensed meat processor or taxidermist. You may still accept these animals, and hunters will not be held liable. However, please be aware that hunters submitting samples from out of state harvests will be sent a letter informing them of recent changes to this rule.

    These laws are enforced in an effort to protect Arizona from the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, an effort you have been instrumental in achieving. I appreciate your continued support of this program and our mission to keep Arizona CWD-free.

    Sincerely,

    Arizona Game and Fish Department

    azgfd.gov | 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086

    the G&F has been email blasting and posting news releases without telling the whole truth. There is nothing wrong or illegal with you wanting to bring your animal back to Arizona to your licensed taxidermist /meat processor. even if their information says different, I know a lot of the out of state seasons have already started, so please share this with as many people and pages as you can.

    thanks

    Southwest Wildlife Taxidermy

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    my son Cody drew an Antelope tag this year. the first season archery tag. we went up to scout last weekend and we were very disappointed in what we found. he knew it would be tough to find places to hunt but not this tough. we were using a few different map sources Gaia, on X, habimaps. most of the roads that are on the maps either didnt exist or were gated and locked. there were even gates across state lands that were locked. if anyone has any info for us to start, we would appreciate it.

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    I am selling my McMillan Dynasty in 300 Win Mag. low round count, all original paperwork, Vias muzzle brake, Jewel trigger, 20 MOA rail, Leupold 4.5-14 with custom turret to 700 yds. Just recently was back to McMillan for checkup and accuracy check. all ok. New 6000.00, will take $3000.00

    Questions call 480 661-0372

     

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    National Environmental Policy Act, classic example of the bureaucratic monster we call our government. now due to the act expensive environmental impact statements must be done and paid for before anything can change in the forest, including updating signage and other things that could be done at the local level. It still doesn't change the fact that when the eco forest service wants to close the roads so less people have access, they ask for comment, do an environmental study, get the studies needed to validity their proposed change and the people be damned.

    All the power to you and i applaud your desire to make a change. but I have wasted countless hours fighting bureaucrats to no avail. I will be the first to pat you on the back, thank you for your work if you can get them to acknowledge the hunter is a main user of the forest and their needs should be considered.

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    Sounds like you work for the forest service. or at least fell for their BS. yes by law they have to ask for input but by no means do they have to listen. do you remember when the game and fish had all the public hearings on the direction of hunting in AZ. ie; how we wanted them to manage our wildlife and the draw process. they worded the questions that were asked to fit their agenda. more opportunity means more tags to them and more money. hence we have a fall javelina and a real late archery elk season. and most of the hunts run thru the full moon. I was at most of those meetings around the state and what I heard at those meetings was not even close to what was implemented.

    there is thousands of acres that are not accessible by vehicle of any type, let the back packers and hikers go there. leave the roads open for those that want that type of experience. as for people making new roads, I say forest service get off your butt and patrol the forest. then prosecute the offenders.

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