PHOENIX — Arizona hunters still have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2026 elk hunts.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted a list of leftover hunt permit-tags, as well as a printable paper application, on its website.
Leftover hunt permit-tags include:
- 95 — limited opportunity (general) antlerless elk.
- 2 — youth-only (general) antlerless elk.
- 3 — archery-only antlerless elk.
- 1 — archery-only bull elk.
The department will begin accepting paper applications for leftover hunt permit-tags on a first-come, first-served basis — by mail only — beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 16. All completed paper applications must be addressed to: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn.: Draw/First Come, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. There is no “mini” draw. Allow 10 to 15 business days to receive a hunt permit-tag by mail…