The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will make available 2,655 over-the-counter nonpermit-tags for nonresident archery deer hunters for the 2027 calendar year beginning at 8 a.m. (Arizona time) Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
Residents — you may purchase a nonpermit-tag for archery deer at any third-party license dealer or department office statewide. There are no restrictions on the total number of nonpermit-tags for archery deer available to Arizona residents, but you will still need to check harvest limit and season status.
Nonresidents: the nonpermit-tags for archery deer hunters will only be sold online — on a first-come, first-served basis.
VISIT THE PAGE WHERE NONPEMIT-TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE NOV. 2
- Please note: Nonresidents with a Pioneer, Lifetime or Benefactor license can only purchase their nonpermit-tag for archery deer from any AZGFD office or by mail with the big game tag order form. Nonresidents with a Disabled Veteran license are excused from the 10% cap, but still must purchase a nonpermit-tag from an AZGFD office or by mail with the big game tag order form.
- A Customer ID number and date of birth are necessary to purchase a nonpermit-tag for archery deer.
- For customers who do not have a Customer ID number, please create a free AZGFD portal account.
A few additional reminders that apply to all archery deer hunters:
- For season dates, bag limits and additional information, please refer to the current Arizona Hunting Regulations.
- Harvest limits apply to all over-the-counter archery deer hunts in Arizona. All hunters should check harvest limit and season status before hunting.
- All hunters are required to report their harvest online within 48 hours of taking their deer. While visiting the harvest report page, please take a minute to also complete your hunter questionnaire. No physical inspection is required.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department receives no general fund tax dollars. The majority of funding to manage more than 800 native wildlife species comes from Arizona's hunters and anglers.