2023 - 2024 VOTSQF 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 3 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.