There’s no argument that Arizona’s OTC archery deer tags are still some of the best opportunities to get out and chase some critters in the west every year. In the spring of 2022, the state made some changes to these hunts, which was a big shock from the old system. Each unit now has a set quota and once that quota is filled, then the unit is closed. Hunters are still responsible for determining whether the unit they choose to hunt is open or closed and hunters must report their harvest within 48 hours of kill.
Bottom line is, nothing has really changed from a year ago. However, one big change you might want to be aware of is that the sale date for the 2024 season is no longer December 1st. Both resident and nonresident Nonpermit Archery deer tags will go on sale starting November 2nd, 2023. See the table below for details:.
Nonpermit-tag First-Come Schedule for 2024 Seasons
Dates on when Arizona's over-the-counter deer tags are available for the 2024 season
Nonpermit-tag | Resident Archery Deer |
|---|---|
Method of purchase | Arizona Game & Fish Offices |
Available for purchase | Nov 2, 2023 |
Nonpermit-tag | Nonresident Archery Deer w/ annual NR combo license |
Method of purchase | Online only at otcarcherydeer.azgfd.gov |
Available for purchase | Nov 2, 2023, at 8 AM (Arizona time) |
Nonpermit-tag | Nonresident Archery Deer w/ Arizona pioneer, lifetime Hunt, Lifetime combo, or Benefactor license |
Method of purchase | Arizona Game and Fish Offices or by mail |
Available for purchase | Nov 2, 2023 |
Nonpermit-tag | Method of purchase | Available for purchase |
|---|---|---|
Resident Archery Deer | Arizona Game & Fish Offices | Nov 2, 2023 |
Nonresident Archery Deer w/ annual NR combo license | Online only at otcarcherydeer.azgfd.gov | Nov 2, 2023, at 8 AM (Arizona time) |
Nonresident Archery Deer w/ Arizona pioneer, lifetime Hunt, Lifetime combo, or Benefactor license | Arizona Game and Fish Offices or by mail | Nov 2, 2023 |
Tag Costs
Arizona archery deer tag costs
License/tag | General Hunting |
|---|---|
Resident | $37 |
Nonresident | N/A |
License/tag | Combination Hunt/Fish |
Resident | $57 |
Nonresident | $160 |
License/tag | Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag |
Resident | $45 |
Nonresident | $300 |
License/tag | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
General Hunting | $37 | N/A |
Combination Hunt/Fish | $57 | $160 |
Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag | $45 | $300 |
For further information please see the 2023-2024 Arizona Hunting Regulations
