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2016-2017 Hunt Recommendations Commission Order 19: Dove General Dove Sep 1 - Sep 15, 2016 (1,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14, Open Areas Statewide (refer to the notes for Any Mourning or White-winged dove 15,16,17,18,19,20,21) some restrictions) Nov 25, 2016 - Jan 8, 2017 (2,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14, Open Areas Statewide (refer to the notes for Mourning dove 15,16,17,18,19,20,21) some restrictions) Sep 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2017 (3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14, Open Areas Statewide (refer to the notes for Any Eurasian collared dove 15,16,17,18,19,20,21) some restrictions) LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-304 or by falconry. Pneumatic weapons are legal for Eurasian collared doves as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus a Migratory Bird Stamp (A Migratory Bird Stamp is not required for Eurasian collared doves). Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. Juniors-Only Dove Sep 3 - Sep 4, 2016 (1,3,5,9,22) Robbins Butte Wildlife Area Mourning dove, White-winged dove, and Eurasian collared dove LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Pneumatic weapons are legal for Eurasion collared doves as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license required for participants age 10 through 17; participants under 10 need not be licensed if accompanied by a licensed adult as prescribed in ARS 17-335. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs during a "Juniors-Only designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid hunt permit-tag or nonpermit-tag, may continue to participate for the duration of that "Juniors-Only" designated hunt. Falconry-Only Dove Open Areas include areas closed to hunting by R12-4-321 but do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. Sep 16 - Nov 1, 2016 (4,9,10,11,12,13,14, Open areas statewide (excluding National Wildlife Mourning dove, White-winged dove, 15,16,17,18,20,21) Refuges) and Eurasian collared dove LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Falconry as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus a Migratory Bird Stamp. Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. HAWKING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. Notes: 1. BAG LIMIT: Fifteen (15) Mourning and white-winged doves per day in the aggregate of which no more than ten (10) may be white-winged doves. POSSESSION LIMIT: Forty-five (45) Mourning and white-winged doves in the aggregate after opening day of which no more than fifteen (15) may be taken in any one day. Of the forty-five (45) dove possession limit, only thirty (30) may be white-winged doves of which no more than ten (10) may be taken in any one day. 2. BAG LIMIT: Fifteen (15) Mourning Doves per day. POSSESSION LIMIT: Forty-five (45) Mourning Dove after opening day, of which no more than fifteen (15) may be taken in any one day. 3. EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: Unlimited. 4. FALCONRY BAG LIMIT: Three (3) per day. Note: The aggregate falconry bag limit of all migratory game birds is three (3), comprised of any combination of migratory game bird species for which a general season, that includes falconry as a legal method of take, or a falconry-only season is open. Falconers should consult Commission Orders 19, 20, 21, and 22 for season dates and open areas. The falconry bag limit is not in addition to the firearms bag limits. FALCONRY POSSESSION LIMIT: Nine (9) in the aggregate of all migratory game birds in season (Commission Orders 19 through 22) after opening day, of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day.

5. SELECTION OF HUNTERS: A limited portion of the wildlife area will be restricted to junior hunters only. Shooting stations will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis unless there are more people desiring to participate than available shooting stations, then a drawing will be held at 4:45 a.m. Hunters must check in prior to hunting and check out following completion of their hunt at the Game and Fish Department check station. 6. The Bill Williams River, Cibola, Imperial, Buenos Aires, Havasu and San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuges are open to dove hunting EXCEPT for posted portions. A fee may be required for hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, see refuge regulations. 7. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting is not permitted in County Parks within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 8. The following parks and preserves in Maricopa County are open to hunting: Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, McDowell Mountain, and Estrella Mountain Regional parks. Hunting in parks and preserves opened by this Commission Order is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 9. Robbins Butte Wildlife Area - EXCEPT as authorized in this Commission order for the September Juniors-Only Dove season, the following area is closed to all taking of wildlife during the September dove season: Beginning at the junction of the Robbins Butte main access road and the road which runs northeasterly from the orange irrigation pump, which lies approximately 1/2 mile west of US Hwy 85; northeasterly 1-1/4 mile along posted fenceline to the southerly edge of the active channel of the Gila River; southwesterly 2-1/2 miles along the southerly edge of the active channel of the river to the south center section line of Section 21; south 1 mile along posted center section line and east edge of dirt road to approximately the center of Section 28 and the intersection of the north edge of a dirt road; east 3/4 mile along posted north edge of road to a cattleguard; north 1/4 mile along posted fenceline to the north edge of Robbins Butte main access road; easterly 1-1/2 miles along the posted north edge of the Robbins Butte main access road to the point of beginning; all in T1S, R4W, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona. 10. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermillion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 11. Falconry hunting is not permitted on National Wildlife Refuges. 12. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 26M in the following described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 4 East. 13. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 36B in the following described area: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting. 14. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 37A in the following described area in the Town of Marana: beginning at the intersection of Sanders Road and Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Road. 15. Hunting is not permitted in Units 26M and 37A in the following described area in the Town of Eloy: beginning with the intersection of Cornman Road and LaPalma Road; south on LaPalma Road to Milligan Road; west on Milligan Road to Overfield Road; north on Overfield Road to Cornman Road; east on Cornman Road to LaPalma Road. 16. Hunting is not permitted in Units 43A and 44B in the following described area in the Town of Quartzsite: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 West and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West. 17. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all incorporated lands, including private property within municipal boundaries, are closed to hunting unless opened under Commission Order. Incorporated includes all municipal and corporate limits. County islands are open to hunting provided the hunter does not discharge a firearm within ¼ mile of an occupied farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, or building without permission of the owner or resident. Privately held lands within county islands may be closed by the landowner. 18. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 26M in the following described area in the City of Maricopa: that portion of the city east of Green Road, south of Smith Enke Road, and east of the Cobblestone subdivision and that portion of the city north of Farrell Road and west of White and Parker Road. 19. A portion of Unit 25M is closed to hunting. Hunting is not permitted in the following area of Unit 25M: an unincorporated portion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. 20. In Units 11M and 38M, the private property within municipal boundaries is closed to hunting. 21. The following City of Tucson Water Properties located in Avra Valley are open to dove hunting: the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, and Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tucson Water Properties are closed to hunting. All open City of Tucson properties are foot access only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points. 22. The entrance to Robbin s Butte Wildlife Area is located on the west side of US_85 near mile post 147 just south of the Gila River. HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM: As required by R12-4-203, dove hunters age 18 and older shall have in their possession an Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp which will validate their license for the federal Harvest Information Program. The Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp may be obtained, for a cost of $5.00 on or after July 1, from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or wherever hunting licenses are sold.

Commission Order 20: Band-tailed Pigeon General Band-tailed Pigeon Sep 2 - Sep 15, 2016 (1,2,3,4) Open Areas Statewide Any Band-tailed Pigeon LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, bow and arrow, or crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-304 or by falconry. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus Migratory Bird Stamp plus online Band-tailed Pigeon registration. Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. BAG LIMIT: Two (2) Band-tailed pigeons per day. POSSESSION LIMIT: Six (6) Band-tailed pigeons after opening day, of which no more than two (2) may be taken in any one day. FALCONRY BAG LIMIT: Three (3) per day. Note: The aggregate falconry bag limit of all migratory game birds is three (3), comprised of any combination of migratory game bird species for which a general season, that includes falconry as a legal method of take, or a falconry-only season is open. Falconers should consult Commission Orders 19, 20, 21 and 22 for season dates and open areas. The falconry bag limit is not in addition to the firearms bag limits. FALCONRY POSSESSION LIMIT: Nine (9) in the aggregate of all migratory game birds in season (Commission Orders 19 through 22) after opening day, of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. Notes: 1. HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM: As required by R12-4-203, band-tailed pigeon hunters age 16 and older shall have in their possession an Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp which will validate their license for the federal Harvest Information Program. The Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp may be obtained, for a cost of $5.00 on or after July 1, from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or wherever hunting licenses are sold. 2. To improve harvest estimates band-tailed pigeon hunters age 16 and older will be asked to submit a voluntary online registration. This registration can be completed online at the following web site (insert web site here). 3. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermillion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 4. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 26M in the following described area: Those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 3 East.

Commission Order 21: Waterfowl General Waterfowl Oct 21, 2016 - Jan 29, 2017 (1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12, Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Ducks including mergansers, coots, 13,14,15,16,17,18,19, Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B and common moorhens (gallinules); 20,22,23,24) Including white geese (snow, blue and Oct 7, 2016 - Jan 15, 2017 (2,3,4,7,21,22) Ross') and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted); Excluding scaup Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A and those Ducks including mergansers, coots, portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County and common moorhens (gallinules); Including white geese (snow, blue and Ross') and dark geese (Canada and Nov 5, 2016 - Jan 29, 2017 white-fronted); Excluding scaup (1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12, Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Scaup 13,14,15,16,17,18,19, Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B Oct 22, 2016 - Jan 15, 2017 20,22,23,24) (2,3,4,7,21,22) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A and those Scaup portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, bow and arrow or falconry as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus a valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp). Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. BAG LIMIT: The daily bag limit of ducks, including mergansers: Seven (7) per day not to include more than: two (2) redheads; two (2) pintails; two (2) canvasback; three (3) scaup; and seven (7) mallards, no more than two (2) of which may be female or Mexican-like ducks. Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) per day, singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Ten (10) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross geese) per day and four (4) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) per day. FALCONRY BAG LIMIT: See Falconry-Only section. POSSESSION LIMIT: The possession limit of ducks including mergansers: Twenty-one (21) after opening day, only seven (7) of which may be taken any one day, but no more than: a. six (6) redheads b. six (6) female mallards or Mexican-like ducks c. six (6) pintails d. nine (9) scaup e. six (6) canvasbacks Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Seventy-five (75). Geese: Thirty (30) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross geese) and twelve (12) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). FALCONRY POSSESSION LIMIT: See Falconry-Only section. Juniors-Only Waterfowl Feb 4 Feb 5, 2017 (1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12, Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Ducks including mergansers, coots, 13,14,15,16,17,18,19, Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B and common moorhens (gallinules); 20,22,23,24) Including white geese (snow, blue and Ross') and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) Oct 1 - Oct 2, 2016 (2,3,4,7,21,22) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those Ducks including mergansers, coots, portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County and common moorhens (gallinules); Including white geese (snow, blue and Ross') and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license required for participating age 14 and 15; participants age 16 or older must have a valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp); participants under 14 need not be licensed if accompanied by a licensed adult as prescribed in A.R.S. 17-335. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Pursuant to R12-4-318 persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday.

BAG LIMIT: The daily bag limit of ducks, including mergansers: Seven (7) per day not to include more than: two (2) redheads; two (2) pintails; two (2) canvasback; three (3) scaup; and seven (7) mallards, no more than two (2) of which may be female or Mexican-like ducks. Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Twenty-five (25) per day, singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Ten (10) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross geese) per day and four (4) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted) per day. POSSESSION LIMIT: The possession limit of ducks including mergansers: Fourteen (14) after opening day, only seven (7) of which may be taken any one day, but no more than: a. four (4) redheads b. four (4) female mallards or Mexican-like ducks c. four (4) pintails d. six (6) scaup e. four (4) canvasbacks Coots and common moorhens (gallinules): Fifty (50) singly or in the aggregate. Geese: Twenty (20) white geese (snow, including blue and Ross geese) and eight (8) dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). Falconry-Only Waterfowl Open Areas include areas closed to hunting by R12-4-321 but do not include areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-801, R12-4-802, and R12-4-803. Jan 30 Feb 2, 2017 (4,6,7,8,9,11,14,15, Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Ducks including mergansers, coots, 18,22,23) Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B and common moorhens (gallinules) Oct 3 - Oct 6, 2016 (2,4,6,21,22) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A and those Ducks including mergansers, coots, portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County and common moorhens (gallinules) LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Falconry as prescribed in R12-4-318 and R12-4-101. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license license plus valid Arizona Waterfowl Stamp and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (i.e., federal Duck Stamp). Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. HAWKING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset. BAG LIMIT: Three (3) per day. Note: The aggregate falconry bag limit of all migratory game birds is three (3), comprised of any combination of migratory game bird species for which a general season, that includes falconry as a legal method of take, or a falconry-only season is open. Falconers should consult Commission Orders 19, 20, 21, and 22 for season dates and open areas. The falconry bag limit is not in addition to the firearms bag limit. POSSESSION LIMIT: Nine (9) in the aggregate of all migratory game birds in season (Commission Orders 19 through 22) after opening day, of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. Notes: 1. Open areas include the Imperial, Cibola, Buenos Aires and Havasu National Wildlife Refuges EXCEPT for posted portions which shall be closed to all hunting, a fee may be required for hunting on National Wildlife Refuges, see refuge regulations. 2. Ashurst Lake in Management Unit 5B is closed to all waterfowl hunting. 3. All areas within Arizona are designated nontoxic shot zones. The use or possession of lead shot while waterfowl hunting is prohibited. No person may take ducks, geese (including brant), or coots while possessing shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading) other than approved non-toxic shot. Lead shot includes plated lead shot. For a list of approved non-toxic shot, see www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/currentbirdissues/nontoxic.htm. Steel, bismuth, tungsten-iron, tungsten-polymer, tungsten-nickel-iron, and tungsten matrix shot are approved as nontoxic shot. 4. Persons 16 years of age or older must have in their possession a valid Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp when taking ducks and geese, and a valid, signed Arizona Waterfowl Stamp attached to their hunting license or printed privileges on their license when taking ducks and geese. This stamp or privilege will automatically register the holder for the federal Harvest Information Program for the taking of ducks and geese. Persons 16 years of age and older must have in their possession a valid Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp or privilege when taking coots and common moorhens pursuant to A.R.S. 17-333.03 and R12-4-203. 5. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 26M in the following described area: those private lands lying just north of the Town of Cave Creek in Sections 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15 of Township 6 North, Range 3 East. 6. Falconry hunting will not be permitted on National Wildlife Refuges. 7. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, Vermilion Cliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest, and Agua Fria National Monuments are open to hunting. 8. A portion of Unit 26M is closed to hunting. Hunting is not permitted in the following area of Unit 26M: an unincorporated portion of land west of Loop 202 (San Tan Freeway) known as the Elliot and Hawes County Island in Section 16, Township 1 South, Range 7 East. 9. Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A, and 46B is subject to military closure and requires coordination with the Barry M. Goldwater Range for hunting access. For specifics about accessing the Barry M. Goldwater Range refer to the Index: Hunting on Military Reservations. 10. The Florence Military Reservation (training areas B and D: the areas north and south of Cottonwood Canyon Road) in Unit 37B is subject to short term closures due to military operations, including live fire operations, and requires coordination with the Florence Military Reservation for hunting access. For specific closure dates or any other access concerns, contact the Florence Military Reservation at 602-267-2062. A map of the Florence Military Reservation is located on the Arizona Game and Fish Department s website, azgfd.gov (type Florence Military Reservation in the search box). 11. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 26M in the following described area: an unincorporated portion of land within the Town of Queen Creek in Pinal County in Sections 5, 7, 8, and 18 of Township 3 South, Range 8 East. 12. Within Unit 25M as described in R12-4-108, all incorporated lands, including private property within municipal boundaries, are closed to hunting unless opened under Commission Order. Incorporated includes all municipal and corporate limits. County islands are open to hunting provided the hunter does not discharge a firearm within ¼ mile of an occupied farmhouse, residence, cabin, lodge, or building without permission of the owner or resident. Privately held lands within county islands may be closed by the landowner. 13. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 26M in the following described area in the City of Maricopa: that portion of the city east of Green Road, south of Smith Enke Road, and east of the Cobblestone subdivision and that portion of the city north of Farrell Road and west of White and Parker Road.

14. Hunting is not permitted in Units 26M and 37A in the following described area in the Town of Eloy: beginning with the intersection of Cornman Road and LaPalma Road; south on LaPalma Road to Milligan Road; west on Milligan Road to Overfield Road; north on Overfield Road to Cornman Road; east on Cornman Road to LaPalma Road. 15. The following Pima County parks and preserves are open to hunting when the unit they occur in is listed as an open area: A-7 Ranch in Units 32 and 33, Oracle Ridge Property in Unit 33, Six Bar Ranch in Unit 33, Emperita Ranch in Unit 34B, Bar V Ranch in Unit 34B, Sands Ranch in Unit 34B, Clyne Ranch in Unit 34B, Diamond Bell Ranch in Unit 36A, Marley Ranch in Units 36A and 36B, Rancho Seco in Units 36A and 36B, Kings 98 Ranch in Unit 36C, Old Hayhook Ranch in Unit 36C, Verdugo in Unit 36C, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A, Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranch in Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A, Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, Lords Ranch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita Mountain Park in Unit 37A. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 16. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 36B in the following described area: in the posted portion of Sopori Ranch south of Arivaca Road in Sections 14 and 15, Township 20 South, Range 11 East. The remainder of Sopori Ranch is open to hunting. 17. Hunting is not permitted in Unit 37A in the following described area in the Town of Marana: beginning at the intersection of Sanders Road and Avra Valley Road; north on Sanders Road to the Santa Cruz River; southeast along the Santa Cruz River to the Central Arizona Project Canal; southwest along the Central Arizona Project Canal to Avra Valley Road; west on Avra Valley Road to the intersection of Sanders Road. 18. Hunting is not permitted in Units 43A and 44B in the following described area in the Town of Quartzsite: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 West and Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North, Range 19 West. 19. The following Maricopa County parks and preserves are open to hunting waterfowl and snipe using shotgun shooting shot when this season coincides with quail season as defined in R12-4-301: Lake Pleasant, White Tank Mountains, McDowell Mountain, and Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Hunting in County Parks, opened by this Commission Order, is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developed picnic area, developed camp ground, shooting range, occupied building, boat ramp, or golf course. Developed areas do not include trails. 20. The area in Unit 37A in the Town of Marana is subject to temporary closures in February for special events. All state lands located south of Cochie Canyon Trail in Township 11 South, Range 12 East. 21. Jacques Marsh Wildlife Area in Unit 3B is open to hunting per R12-4-802. 22. In Units 11M and 38M, the private property within municipal boundaries is closed to hunting. 23. The posted portions of Roosevelt Wildlife Area are closed to hunting in Units 22, 23, and 24B from November 15 through February 15 as prescribed in R12-4-801 and R12-4-802. 24. All City of Tucson Water Properties in Units 36C and 37A are closed to hunting.

Commission Order 22: Common Snipe General Common Snipe Oct 21, 2016 - Jan 29, 2017 (1,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, Desert Zone: those portions of Units 6 and 8 within 14,15,16,17,18,19,20, Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B Common snipe Oct 7, 2016 - Jan 15, 2017 22,23,24) (2,7,21,22) Mountain Zone: Units 1-5, 7, 9, 12A and those portions Common snipe of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County LAWFUL TAKING DEVICE: Shotgun, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and by falconry. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license plus a valid Arizona Migraory Bird Stamp. Falconers must be licensed pursuant to R12-4-422 or exempted pursuant to R12-4-407. BAG LIMIT: Eight (8) per day. POSSESSION LIMIT: Twenty-four (24) common snipe after opening day, no more than eight (8) of which may have been taken in any one day. FALCONRY BAG LIMIT: Three (3) per day. Note: The aggregate falconry bag limit of all migratory game birds is three (3), comprised of any combination of migratory game bird species for which a general season, that includes falconry as a legal method of take, or a falconry-only season is open. Falconers should consult Commission Orders 19, 20, 21, and 22 for season dates and open areas. The falconry bag limit is not in addition to the firearms bag limit. FALCONRY POSSESSION LIMIT: Nine (9) in the aggregate of all migratory game birds in season (Commission Orders 19 through 22) after opening day, of which no more than three (3) may be taken in any one day. HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM (HIP): As required by A.R.S. 17-333.03 and R12-4-203, Snipe hunters age 16 and older shall have in their possession a valid Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp or printed privilege which will validate their license for the federal Harvest Information Program. The Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp may be obtained on or after July 1, from any Arizona Game and Fish Department office or wherever hunting licenses are sold.

Commission Order 24: Sandhill Crane General Sandhill Crane Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections Hunt No. Permits Nov 18 - Nov 20, 2016 (1,2,3,4) 30A, 30B, 31 and 32 Any sandhill crane 90 Nov 22 - Nov 24, 2016 (1,2,3,4) 30A, 30B, 31 and 32 Any sandhill crane 90 Nov 26 - Nov 28, 2016 (1,2,3,4) 30A, 30B, 31 and 32 Any sandhill crane 90 Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2016 (1,2,3,4) 30A, 30B, 31 and 32 Any sandhill crane 90 Dec 4 - Dec 6, 2016 (1,2,3,4) 30A, 30B, 31 and 32 Any sandhill crane 90 Nov 26 - Nov 28, 2016 (1,4,5) 28 Any sandhill crane 12 Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2016 (1,4,5) 28 Any sandhill crane 12 Dec 4 - Dec 6, 2016 (1,4,5) 28 Any sandhill crane 12 Dec 8 - Dec 10, 2016 (1,4,5) 28 Any sandhill crane 12 Dec 12 - Dec 14, 2016 (1,4,5) 28 Any sandhill crane 12 Total 510 LAWFUL TAKING DEVICES: Shotgun, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license and Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-tag. Juniors-Only Sandhill Crane Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Sections Hunt No. Permits Dec 9 - Dec 11, 2016 (1,2,3,4) 30A, 30B, 31 and 32 Any sandhill crane 25 Total 25 Notes: LAWFUL TAKING DEVICES: Shotgun, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. LICENSE REQUIRED: Any valid hunting license and Sandhill Crane Hunt Permit-tag. ELIGIBLE HUNTERS: Persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs during a "Juniors-Only designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid hunt permit-tag or nonpermit-tag, may continue to participate for the duration of that "Juniors-Only" designated hunt. 1. In accordance with R12-4-305 each sandhill crane possessed or being transported shall have a permit-tag attached to its leg or neck and either the fully feathered head or one fully feathered wing shall remain attached until it arrives at the hunter's permanent abode or the place where it is to be consumed. 2. An area within the following described boundaries shall be closed to sandhill crane hunting during the sandhill crane season dates: Beginning at Willcox; southeast on AZ Hwy 186 to the Kansas Settlement Road; south on the Kansas Settlement Road to Kimzey Road which runs west from K-S Store (formerly Brown's store) and the cotton gin at the northeast corner of Section 11, Township 16 South, Range 25 East; west along this road alignment to AZ Hwy 191; north on AZ Hwy 191 to Interstate 10; northeast on Interstate 10 to Willcox. 3. The area within the following described boundaries shall be closed to sandhill crane hunting. Beginning at the junction of Coffman and Davis roads; south on Coffman road to Bagby road; west along the Bagby road alignment to the intersection of Bagby and posted portions of the Alamo Ranch; north to the boundary with that portion of Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in Section 30, Township 12 South, Range 26 East; west along the posted portion of the Wildlife Area to Frontier road; north on Frontier road to Davis road; east on Davis Road to the point of origin. 4. Sandhill crane hunt permit-tags may be obtained only through application and drawing procedures prescribed in R12-4-104 and the Hunt Permit- Tag Application Schedule. Successful applicants will receive three (3) Sandhill crane hunt-permit tags. 5. The Unit 28 crane hunt may be more difficult than areas because of the close proximity to the New Mexico border and the cranes are mostly located on private lands. Hunters in this unit will need to work closely with landowners to secure access to hunting areas prior to the hunt. BAG & POSSESSION LIMIT: Two (3) sandhill cranes per calendar year. WEAPON - Migratory game birds may be taken only with a 10 gauge or smaller shotgun capable of holding not more than three shells. Birds may also be taken by falconry or by bow and arrow, or crossbow. MOTOR-VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS - No person may take migratory game birds from any motor-driven vehicle, including aircraft. Special regulations govern handicapped hunters. WATERCRAFT RESTRICTIONS - Waterfowl may be hunted from a watercraft (except a sinkbox) including those propelled by motor, sail and wind, or both when the motor has been completely shut off and/or the sails furled and its progress therefrom has ceased. The watercraft may be drifting as a result of current or wind action on the hull, beached or moored, resting at anchor, or may be propelled by paddle, oars or pole. A watercraft under power may be used to retrieve dead or crippled waterfowl but no shooting is permitted while the watercraft is underway. It is illegal to drive or rally game

birds toward hunters by use of any motor-driven conveyance or sail boat. DECOYS, CALLS AND BAITING - Migratory birds may not be taken with the aid of live decoys, recorded bird calls or electronically amplified bird calls. It is illegal to take birds over baited areas. An area is considered baited for 10 days after the bait has been removed, and a hunter need not know an area has been baited to be in violation. RETRIEVAL AND TAGGING - All birds downed shall be retrieved if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field. Crippled birds must be killed immediately. Any birds given to or left with another person must be tagged by the hunter with a tag showing his name, address and the number and species of birds, and the dates they were killed. Packages in which migratory game birds are shipped must show the names of the sender and receiver, and the number and species of birds contained in the parcel. BAG LIMIT - No person may, during any one day take more than one daily bag limit or possess more than one daily bag limit in the field, or while returning to the car, hunting camp or home. One feathered wing must be left attached to all migratory game birds until they reach their final destination. IMPORTATION - For information regarding the importation of migratory game birds killed in another country, hunters should consult federal regulations (50CFR 20.61 through 20.66). One fully feathered wing must remain attached to all migratory game birds being transported between the port of entry and the hunter's home or to a migratory bird preservation facility. No person shall import any migratory game birds from any country except Canada unless such birds are dressed (except as required above), drawn and the head and feet are removed. No person shall import migratory game birds belonging to another person. SEASON AND HOURS - No person may take migratory game birds during closed season. Migratory game birds may be taken only during hours open to hunting. CLOSED AREAS - Willcox Playa Wildlife Area (In Unit 30A): Open to hunting and trapping in season, except that the posted portion (SE 1/4 of Section 3 and SW 1/4 of Section 2 and the NE 1/4 of Section 10, T15S, R25E) is closed to public entry from the first day of the waterfowl season through February 28 of the following year. The Willcox Playa Wildlife Area is closed to off-road motor-powered vehicular entry and travel at all times. ONE FEATHERED WING - Sportsmen should note that one feathered wing (or head for sandhill crane only) must be left attached to all migratory game birds until they reach their final destination.