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Arizona Deer Hunters: 10 Reasons to Get Some More Field Time

PHOENIX - Would you like to get in one more hunt before the long wait until fall deer season?

Of course, you would, and February is the time to get after javelina.

If you haven't been javelina hunting in a while, you might need a reminder of what a great hunt it is.

Here are 10 reasons to trigger your memory that guarantee to get you out the door, and back into the field:

1.) The weather is incredible this time of year;
2.) Pig country is amazing;
3.) Glassing for pigs is fun and challenging;
4.) Javelina hunts are perfect for bringing a youngster along;
5.) Spot and stalk hunting is heart-pounding excitement;
6.) Harvesting an animal fuels our hunter/gatherer instincts;
7.) Javelina are small and easy to pack out;
8.) Javelina meat is perfect for a variety of sausages;
9.) Tags can be purchased in person, versus the old mail-and-wait method;
10.) You already have a 2011 hunting license - so get your money's worth.

Now that you are excited, here is what you need to do. Go to your local Arizona Game and Fish Department office. There are seven offices statewide, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, Kingman, Flagstaff, Pinetop and Yuma where you can choose from two remaining javelina seasons:

Feb. 4-13, Handgun, archery and muzzleloader (HAM) season - The HAM season gives the hunter two full weekends for an up-close pursuit. This can be a challenging, but rewarding hunting experience and helps deer hunters hone their stalking skills.

Feb. 18-24, General firearm season - The general season has many of the same elements as rifle deer season. This hunt is a great way to get out and glass the hillsides, and make a well placed shot for the harvest.

Visit www.azgfd.gov/draw for a listing of the available leftover spring javelina tags and open areas. Pick your hunt number (not the unit number) you are interested in, and head to the nearest Game and Fish office with $28.75 ($105.00 for non-residents) and you are on your way to getting back in the field.

When you are done with your hunt, be sure to post a picture of your time in the field (like the one shown in this article posted by nicolem80) for everyone to enjoy at www.azgfd.gov/photos.

Happy hunting and be safe!

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD's programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.

Contact:
Doug Burt (623) 236-7215