Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) currently does not provide hunters with sufficient relief measures such as refunds, hunting tag deferrals, or point reinstatements in cases affected by natural events unless they have opted for the PointGuard option which does not always help if you had low points. In stark contrast, many other states have implemented hunter-friendly policies that acknowledge the unpredictability of nature, offering avenues of compensation and relief without additional pre-purchased protection.
This lack of policy not only puts financial strain on Arizona hunters but also dampens the spirits of outdoor enthusiasts who invest time, money, and passion into these hunts. Ensuring that hunters can have relief similar to other states will foster a culture of respect and fairness in Arizona's hunting community.
By signing this petition, you will urge the Arizona Game and Fish Department to adopt more fair and accommodating policies similar to those in other states, providing hunters the needed support in the wake of natural occurrences. Policies should include reasonable options like tag deferrals, refunds, or reinstatement of points without the pre-requirement of a PointGuard purchase. These changes will create a more supportive and sustainable hunting environment in Arizona.
Join us in calling for action from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Your signature will help advocate for change and demonstrate the collective demand for fair and equitable hunting regulations in the state, ensuring hunters are not left without options due to unforeseen events. Sign the petition today to support a fairer approach to hunting relief policies in Arizona.
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Reached 250 supporters
August 22, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
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AZGFD needs to start supporting and listening to the citizens that provide the largest amount of their operating revenue. The hunters and fishers in the state of Arizona are the only conservationists that truly care about our wildlife. This should put us on AZGFD’s priority list, second only to the wildlife they are charged with protecting.
AZGFD should give you the same tag the following year and reduce the number of allowed tags to make up for the hunt closure due to natural disaster and keep the harvest limit the same.
Many people hire guides and pay large sums of money for a hunt of a lifetime, usually without recourse for refunds. Change the laws to help hunters make positive and proactive choices before the hunts start.
If any other bussiness or place cannot deliver the service or product than you get a refund..... why is this any different. Its the state that closed the unit nothing to do with hunter reasoning.
I believe due to wildfires or other natural disasters game and fish should do a full refund with bonus points reinstated. It would be like selling something to someone and giving them a note saying it's their property but you can't let them use it. I know their are other agencies that do the closures. But they are all part of the same entity.
Make this change. A natural disaster closing a unit is DEFINITELY a reason for a refund and treating it as if the hunter wasn't drawn.
An AZGFD policy addressing the closure of the unit during the hunt due to due to unforeseen natural events like wildfires should be developed
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Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) currently does not provide hunters with sufficient relief measures such as refunds, hunting tag deferrals, or point reinstatements in cases affected by natural events unless they have opted for the PointGuard option which does not always help if you had low points. In stark contrast, many other states have implemented hunter-friendly policies that acknowledge the unpredictability of nature, offering avenues of compensation and relief without additional pre-purchased protection.
This lack of policy not only puts financial strain on Arizona hunters but also dampens the spirits of outdoor enthusiasts who invest time, money, and passion into these hunts. Ensuring that hunters can have relief similar to other states will foster a culture of respect and fairness in Arizona's hunting community.
By signing this petition, you will urge the Arizona Game and Fish Department to adopt more fair and accommodating policies similar to those in other states, providing hunters the needed support in the wake of natural occurrences. Policies should include reasonable options like tag deferrals, refunds, or reinstatement of points without the pre-requirement of a PointGuard purchase. These changes will create a more supportive and sustainable hunting environment in Arizona.
Join us in calling for action from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Your signature will help advocate for change and demonstrate the collective demand for fair and equitable hunting regulations in the state, ensuring hunters are not left without options due to unforeseen events. Sign the petition today to support a fairer approach to hunting relief policies in Arizona.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 22, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2025
104 Comments
For an entity that preaches ethics in its hunting principles . This petition addresses the unethical practices from AZGF regarding permit holders unable to hunt due to natural disasters with no beneficial recourse. As well as issues with the point guard system.
AZGFD needs to start supporting and listening to the citizens that provide the largest amount of their operating revenue. The hunters and fishers in the state of Arizona are the only conservationists that truly care about our wildlife. This should put us on AZGFD’s priority list, second only to the wildlife they are charged with protecting.
AZGFD should give you the same tag the following year and reduce the number of allowed tags to make up for the hunt closure due to natural disaster and keep the harvest limit the same.
Many people hire guides and pay large sums of money for a hunt of a lifetime, usually without recourse for refunds. Change the laws to help hunters make positive and proactive choices before the hunts start.
If any other bussiness or place cannot deliver the service or product than you get a refund..... why is this any different. Its the state that closed the unit nothing to do with hunter reasoning.
I believe due to wildfires or other natural disasters game and fish should do a full refund with bonus points reinstated. It would be like selling something to someone and giving them a note saying it's their property but you can't let them use it. I know their are other agencies that do the closures. But they are all part of the same entity.
Make this change. A natural disaster closing a unit is DEFINITELY a reason for a refund and treating it as if the hunter wasn't drawn.
An AZGFD policy addressing the closure of the unit during the hunt due to due to unforeseen natural events like wildfires should be developed
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For an entity that preaches ethics in its hunting principles . This petition addresses the unethical practices from AZGF regarding permit holders unable to hunt due to natural disasters with no beneficial recourse. As well as issues with the point guard system.