2021 - 2022 Arizona Small Game Challenge
ARIZONA SMALL GAME CHALLENGE
The Arizona Small Game Challenge is brought to you by a partnership between the Arizona Game & Fish Department and the Valley of the Sun Quail Forever Chapter! These four (4) individual challenges recognize the diverse landscapes of Arizona and rewards the small game hunter for accomplishing a yearly challenge.
Your registration fee of $25 (you are only eligible for 1 challenge for each year) will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Valley of the Sun Quail Forever Chapter to improve habitat that will directly benefit all small game species in Arizona.
A hunter who completes his or her first challenge will receive a plaque from the AZGFD that includes an engraving plate to mark the achievement. The plaque comes with space for additional engraving plates as the hunter completes their remaining challenges.
How to Participate
- May choose only one (1) Challenge per year
- Registration fee is $25.
- Go small game hunting!
- Photograph each species harvested for the challenge.
(Make sure your photos show the date of your harvest)
When you complete your Challenge
** Last date to complete these two (2) steps is August 31 of the following year.
1) Fill out the Arizona Small Game Challenge Verification Form online
@ azgfd.com/hunting/species/smallgame/challenge
(Info needed: species name, Game Unit #, date of harvest)
2) Send an email to: smallgame@azgfd.gov
* Put your name & completed challenge in the subject line
* Give us some insight into your outdoor experiences
* Attach all photos
OR
Mail your info to:
Arizona Game & Fish Department
Attn: Larisa Harding
Small Game Program Manager
5000 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086
*Photos will not be returned
Rules
- Only 100 participants in each challenge year!
- A challenge year is valid from September 1 to August 31 of the following year.
- All species must be harvested while in season as posted in the AZGFD Hunting Regulations while on Arizona public land or
on private land with the owners permission.
- All Challenge hunters must have a valid AZGFD Hunting License.
- All Small Game Challenge hunters must obey the practices of
Fair Chase and ethical hunting.
- Game birds must be free range wild birds.
Recognition
When a hunter completes his or her first challenge, they will receive a plaque from the AZGFD that includes an engraving plate to mark their achievement. Additional engraving plates will be provided as subsequent challenges are completed.
Registration Fee Usage
The $25 registration fee will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Valley of the Sun Quail Forever Chapter to improve habitat that will directly benefit small game species in Arizona.