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Hunts/Arizona/Bison

2026 / Worth understanding

7009

Bison hunt 7009 - Rock Wildlife Area, see note), 12B, and 13A

Sportsman’s Illustrated field note

A limited-entry opportunity that belongs in a longer-term plan, with the application path settled before season preparation begins.

Regulatory record verified 2026-09-03
Tag pathBig Game Drawing

restricted bison opportunity

Legal animalBull bison

Check license eligibility

2026 quota20

Tags or permitted hunters

game management unitsRock Wildlife Area, see note), 12B, and 13A

Rock Wildlife Area, see note), 12B, and 13A

01 / Season structure

When and how.

General methodsBison hunt 7009 - Rock Wildlife Area, see note), 12B, and 13A season in Rock Wildlife Area, see note), 12B, and 13A

Jun 26, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026

Do not stop at the dates.

Confirm tag availability, current regulations, boundaries, legal methods, ammunition rules, closures, and access before you act. The agency source and your issued tag control.

02 / Sportsman’s Illustrated notes

What to solve before opening day.

Access

A hunt boundary does not establish legal access. Confirm ownership, entry, closures, road conditions, and property-specific rules with the current land manager.

Plan

The 2026 drawing deadline has passed. Use this record to understand the opportunity, then review current drawing statistics and next year's digest before applying.

Complexity

More moving parts, usually because the draw, timing, or season structure requires earlier decisions.

03 / Regulatory record

Read the official material.

These sources establish the hunt record above. They can be updated after our verification date.

Arizona Game and Fish Department2026 Arizona Spring RegulationsOpen official source ↗