Special Notes

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Opportunities exist to pick up a leftover tag for spring javelina and turkey in Arizona!

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to kick off the 2021 season with an additional hunt. For 2021, there are more than 2,600 leftover permit tags available. The list of available licenses can be found here and also in the tables below. These hunts are available for both residents and nonresidents. Bonus points are not used for leftover tags in Arizona.

For 2021 there is a 56.22% decrease in the number of leftover spring tags and for reference in 2020, there was a 25.07% decrease. These hunts are becoming more and more popular each year!

NOTE: The only way to get any of the 2021 spring leftover permits is by applying through the mail on or after November 16, 2020 beginning at 8 a.m. Then, on November 23, completed paper applications can be brought to any department office throughout the state if any are still leftover after the first week of accepting leftover apps. These hunt permits will we then be issued essentially an over the counter, first come, first served permit.

According to AZGFD, they strongly encourage hunters to apply by mail for leftover hunt permit-tags due to COVID-19. To ensure public health and safety protocols are observed, hunters are required to first contact customer service at (602) 942-3000 or any regional office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to pick up any permit remaining as a first come, first serve.

Application paperwork can be found here.

If you were unsuccessful in the recent 2021 spring draw, you still have an opportunity to pick up a leftover hunt permit-tag for javelina or turkey.

Application Tips

As mentioned on other Arizona leftover articles, the information I received directly from Arizona Game and Fish (AZFG) for the best strategy to get a tag... is to get your application to arrive on Saturday, November 14 as they will not collect the mail on a weekend until Monday morning. So if you really want to be at the top of the pile of applications, get yours to the AZGF on Saturday. For the most part, the spring leftover isn't as competitive as the fall leftover deer tags. But if you want to hunt Javelina, it's best to get your paperwork filled out and in the mail.

In summary, if they receive your paperwork first and there is still a tag left, you will get the tag.

Applications are accepted by U.S. Mail only to this address:Arizona Game & FishAtt: Draw/First Come5000 W. Carefree HighwayPhoenix, AZ 85086

If successful, you will receive your tag in the mail within 10-15 business days.

Permit Fees Required:

License Fees Required:

You can buy your hunting license here.

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2021 arizona Spring Leftover License List

If you've never hunting javelina, it's a super fun and laid back hunt. Plus... there's no better way to kick off the year with a hunt!

You can check out the list of Arizona outfitters and Business members below.

List Of Arizona Outfitters