• Applicable Arizona Statutes – ARS 17-239
• Applicable Arizona Rules – R12-4-113, R12-4-304, R12-4-318.
• Applicable Federal Statutes or Rule – 50 CFR 21.27 (in this case, applies to migratory birds, only).

Brief Description – To allow landowners, lessees, livestock operators, or municipalities to lethally remove small game species causing damage to property by a safe and humane means, once the requirements of ARS 17-239 have been met.

Checklist

• Process:  Complete application form and submit with all required information to appropriate Arizona Game and Fish Department Regional Office (Region action is to occur).
• Application Form Needed:   FORM 2736-A [pdf, 563kb] Revised 10/2006
• Fee:  None
• Additional information:  Applicants must be in compliance with and have met the criteria outlined in ARS 17-239 prior to issuance of a Small Game Depredation Permit.  Coordination with appropriate Arizona Game and Fish Department Regional personnel should have occurred prior to application.
• Optional: Permit Log Form 2736-B [pdf, 300kb]