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Arizona big game draw deadlines
Arizona runs separate draws by species group, so elk and pronghorn hunters apply in January while deer hunters wait until spring. A hunting license is required before you can apply.
- Agency
- Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD)
- Point system
- Bonus points
- Apply
- Official application page
Draw windows
Two main big-game draws: elk and pronghorn in winter (early February deadline), then deer, sheep and bison in late spring (early June deadline). A third draw in fall covers spring hunts.
Watch for
AZGFD says the 2027 elk/pronghorn application period opens in January.
Arizona deadlines
| Deadline | Species | Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Elk | Spring draw (elk/pronghorn)Closes 11:59 pm AZ | OfficialOfficial page: AZGFD Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Pronghorn | Spring draw (elk/pronghorn)Closes 11:59 pm AZ | OfficialOfficial page: AZGFD Pronghorn |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Deer | Fall draw (deer/sheep/bison)Closes 11:59 pm AZ | Confirm with agencyOfficial page: AZGFD Deer |
Deadlines by species
Apply on the official site
AZGFD official application page
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.