Western Outdoor Times - Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!

PHOENIX – The wait is over for hopeful hunters who applied for a 2016 spring hunt permit-tag.

To view the draw results for the spring turkey, javelina, bison and bear hunting seasons, visit https://az.gov/azgfd/draw/home.xhtml and click on "View Results and Bonus Points." Nearly 39,000 applicants vied for more than 25,000 total hunt permit-tags issued through the random draw.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department rectified technical issues involving a small percentage of applications. As always, hunters are encouraged to review their draw results and call the department at (800) 826-3257 with any questions.

Hunters who have an AZGFD Customer Portal account should review their draw results and other hunting-related information by clicking on the "Sign in to Account" button in the upper right-hand corner of the http://www.azgfd.gov home page.

For those who were unsuccessful in the draw process, a list of more than 9,000 leftover permit-tags is posted at http://azgfdportal.az.gov/hunting/draw. The department now is accepting applications for leftover permit-tags, by mail only, at 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086, Attn .: Draw/First Come. Leftover permit-tags also will be available for purchase beginning Monday, Dec. 7, on a "first come, first served" basis at all department offices.

For those who qualify, military hunts may be available at Camp Navajo. Call (928) 864-6239, or click here.

Permit-tags for successful applicants will be mailed by Monday, Dec. 7. Refunds were mailed Monday, Nov. 30.

For questions, call (800) 826-3257.