Went to the AZ game and Fish website last night to put in for sheep and deer.

No more internet applications

What a mess, huh!?! I sure am glad I got mine done back on the 11th!

From: http://www.azgfd.gov/eservices/draw.shtml

Fall Draw Information - Updated on May 21, 2007

Online application process no longer available for Arizona ’s fall hunts

Hunters applying after May 21 must submit paper applications only; deadline extended to June 26, 2007

The Arizona Game and Fish Department indefinitely suspended the online application process for big game hunts, including this fall’s hunts for deer, bighorn sheep, turkey, javelina and buffalo, after the department determined it could not resolve concerns that its online service provider could adequately perform under its contract.

Hunters applying after May 21 must submit a paper application form by mail. Paper applications can also be hand delivered to department offices.

The application deadline for the fall hunts has been extended from June 12 to June 26. All applications must be received by the department by 7 p.m. (MST) on June 26; postmarks don’t count.

Printed application forms and 2007-08 Hunting and Trapping Regulations are available at all license dealers and department offices. They can also be downloaded from this web site by clicking on the links below.

“Hunters who already applied using the online process do not need to resubmit a paper application,” says Harry Seck, assistant director for special services for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. “Their online applications will be valid for the fall big game draw, and we’ll be mailing them letters to that effect.”

Hunters submitting paper applications must remember to include their tag and application fees, and license fee, if they haven’t already purchased a hunting license. Those fees can be submitted by personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

Department officials suspended the online process on May 21 after canceling the contract with its online service vendor. At issue was the vendor’s inability to meet a performance bond requirement and this undermined the department’s confidence in the vendor.

“We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause some of our customers,” says Seck. “The department, however, could not accept what the vendor offered to resolve this issue.”

The correction period for those applying with a paper form has been extended from May 30 to June 6. If a submitted paper application contains an error and is received by June 6, the department will make three attempts within a 24-hour period to notify the applicant by telephone, if a telephone number is provided on the application.

Despite the changes in the draw application process, there will be no effect on the draw itself or how it is conducted. Draw results will be available online at azgfd.gov no later than Aug. 10, and hunt permit-tags for successful applicants will be mailed out no later than Aug. 10.

Refund warrants will be mailed out no later than Aug. 24, a week later than originally scheduled.

The department will accept first-come applications for leftover tags, if available, beginning at 8 a.m. on Aug. 20, a week later than originally scheduled. First-come hopefuls must apply by mail only, using paper application forms.

The department also announced that the option to purchase hunting and fishing licenses online or by telephone has been suspended indefinitely.

Yep, this is unreal-AGAIN! AZ does a magnificent job of managing their wildlife, but they certainly need a lesson in administration management. This is a very poor time to figure out that the service provider can't perform to expectation. I also applied early online, and now I have those same anxious feelings in my gut just as I did the last time they switched horses in midstream. AZ simply must get their act together on this process, and stop this on again-off again bologna! How do the other States seem to provide a consistent, reliable online service?? I'd suggest that AZ call and find out!