Camp Navajo Hunting Information
Important Announcements!
Review Hunting deadlines and please remember to complete the online Camp Navajo Hunter Information. Use the link in Camp Navajo Hunting Packet Section. All required scanned/copied documents will still need to be sent in by mail or email by the deadline.
Deadlines for all required documents and information for each seasons:
- 2025 Fall Elk/Pronghorn: June 30, 2025
- 2025 Fall Deer/Turkey: August 7, 2025
Welcome
Camp Navajo is a military training site and therefore several rules and requirements apply at Camp Navajo that hunters would not encounter in other hunt areas. Training is the priority at Camp Navajo and at any given time the authorized areas for hunting may be deemed not available due to units training or other mission requirements.
The Camp Navajo Garrison Commander and Command Sergeant Major reserves the right to close off hunting areas from time to time in support of military operations with little notice.
Safety Notice
Camp Navajo, like all military locations, must notify all users of the possibility of encountering un-exploded munitions. Camp Navajo’s history includes munition production and disposal. Camp Navajo continuously conducts checks and remediation efforts to remove these hazards. Users of Camp Navajo must be aware and follow all signs and instructions provided.
How to Hunt on Camp Navajo
All personnel may apply to hunt on Camp Navajo. Hunters must have a valid Arizona Hunting License to submit for the draw.
1st – Hunters must obtain Camp Navajo Hunt Numbers for the species they want to hunt from Camp Navajo Hunting Information Publication section. (Right side under navigation to other site on DEMA)
- Hunter must self-qualify on “type of hunt” before submitting hunt number to Arizona Game and Fish Department. Refer to “Types of Hunts on Camp Navajo”
2nd – Hunters will submit hunt numbers to Arizona Game and Fish Department for the draw of that species & wait for draw results.
3rd – Hunters will need to review and meet all requirements to hunt on Camp Navajo by the deadline on the hunting packet. Refer to “Camp Navajo Hunter Application Packet”.
- Hunter Helpers must review and meet all requirement as well. Refer to “Hunter Helpers”
4th – If hunter is drawn for a Camp Navajo Hunt, hunter must submit Camp Navajo Hunter Application Packet before deadline. Refer to “Camp Navajo Hunter Application Packet”
IMPORTANT INFORMATION DISCLAMER: All hunters must meet requirement for tag they applied for with Arizona Game and Fish. Arizona Game and Fish does not qualify individuals on Camp Navajo tag categories. If a hunter applies for DISABLED or MILITARY hunt without meeting requirements below, (Dependents do not in inherit MILITARY Status or DISABLED Status by default) the hunter will not be approved to hunt on Camp Navajo. Hunter may donate to Arizona Game and Fish after not qualifying for MILTARY and/or DISABLED.
DAV/WW/PH. Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Purple Heart Recipient (PH), and Wounded Warrior (WW) Hunts:
-To verify DAV status hunters must provide a memorandum rating with a disability of 50 percent or greater from the Veteran’s Administration (VA).
-To verify PH status hunters must provide DD214 or proof of award.
-To verify WW status hunters must provide verification of current or former Active-Duty status AND a memorandum rating with disability of 25 percent or greater from their service Physical Evaluation Board or the VA.
MIL. Military Hunts: Current active duty, former military members that have retired or honorably discharged from the service.
-To verify status hunters must submit a copy of their Military Identification Card (CAC), Retired Identification Card (USID), Veteran status on Driver’s License or DD214.
OTHR. Other, non-military (OTH) Hunts: Military and non-military can apply. Non-military is excluded from hunting inside the Restricted Area
NOTE: There is no longer over the counter hunting permitted on Camp Navajo. All hunting permits are acquired through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) via the draw. ONLY AUTHORIZED species to hunt on Camp Navajo: Turkey, Deer, Pronghorn & Elk, regardless of if you are tagged by AZGF.
Hunting application packets can be sent by email, [email protected], or mail to 1 Hughes Ave, Attn: Camp Navajo Hunting Coordinator, Bellmont, AZ 86015.
Payment must be sent by mail to 1 Hughes Ave, Attn: Camp Navajo Hunting Coordinator, Bellmont, AZ 86015.
Spring Turkey Packets – submitted by February 28th of hunt year
Fall Deer & Turkey Packets – submitted by August 7th of hunt year
Fall Pronghorn & Elk Packets – submitted by June 30th of hunt year
Camp Navajo Hunting Information - Fall Pronghorn
Camp Navajo Hunting Information - Fall Elk
Hunting packets received after deadline will have a $500 FEE added to processed by the Camp Navajo MWR Office.
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Requirement: |
DAV/ WW/ PH |
MIL |
OTHR |
Restricted Area Access |
Hunter Helpers |
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Hunter Identification information – electronic (SEE LINK ABOVE) |
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STATE Hunting Safety Course Refer to “State Hunting Safety Course” section |
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X |
X |
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Camp Navajo Hunting Safety Course Refer to “Camp Navajo Hunting Safety Course” section |
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X |
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Camp Navajo MWR Waiver of Liability vs2022 |
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X |
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Disability/ Wounded Warrior/Purple Heart Status verification Refer to “Types of Hunts on Camp Navajo” for qualify documents |
X |
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Military Status verification Refer to “Types of Hunts on Camp Navajo” for qualify documents |
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X |
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AZGFD Hunting Tag (if donated/relinquished) Refer to “Hunting Tags” Section |
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Form 19B Refer to “Restricted Area Access” Section |
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Security Clearance verification Refer to “Restricted Area Access” Section |
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Payment Refer to “Payment” Section |
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Arizona Game and Fish Department issue (paper or electronic) hunting tag to hunters based off the draw for that species. Camp Navajo doesn’t participate in the draw process. All paper hunting tags will have “Camp Navajo in Unit 6B Post”. No other tag will be approved without that description.
Arizona Game and Fish Department has gone to Electronic-Tags as an option for hunters. At the time of draw application, a hunter may opt in for an E-Tag. Arizona Game and Fish Department requires hunter to install specific app (see Arizona Game and Fish Department regulation) on a mobile device for real time delivery of tags and licenses.
With electronic tags, the app gives the ability to electronically tag a harvested animal and complete the hunter questionnaire with Arizona Game and Fish Department in real-time.
For Donated Tags/Relinquishing a drawn tag, hunters will give drawn tag back to Arizona Game and Fish Department. AZGFD will pick form next hunter in system based off the seasons draw or nonprofit companies 501©3.
Donated/Relinquished tags will need to be confirmed with Camp Navajo MWR team prior to hunt. Confirmation new hunter has transferred over tag with Arizona Game and Fish Department.
All Hunters and Hunter Helpers must complete a Camp Navajo Hunting Safety Course. Starting January 2025 all hunters and hunter helpers will take Camp Navajo Hunting Safety Course test after reviewing Camp Navajo Hunting Safety Course PowerPoint. All Hunters and Hunter Helpers must pass the test to fulfill Camp Navajo requirements to hunt on Camp Navajo. One passing test will be valid for that hunt year. PowerPoint will be provided to all drawn hunters based off Arizona Game & Fish Draw Results and email they have on file.
For transferred, relinquished, or donated tags and hunter helpers; use the link below to request PowerPoint and test from Camp Navajo MWR Team.
Camp Navajo Safety Course Request - Donated/Transferred/Relinquished Tag
Camp Navajo Safety Course Request - Hunter Helper
An additional safety brief will be conducted with a representative from Camp Navajo on Thursdays before the hunt start date. All Hunters and Hunters Helpers must attend the brief for each tag drawn on Camp Navajo 6B hunting area.
An email will be sent to hunters prior to the week of their hunt on a predetermined time and date. Hunters may request for an alternate time and date based on the Camp Navajo Representatives’ availability.
Camp Navajo requires a State Hunter Safety Course, or National Rifle Association of America Safety Course.
Starting 2025, Camp Navajo updated requirements to accepting online certificates for Ethically Hunting Arizona and online portion of State Hunter Education Safety. Use links below to obtain courses
Arizona Hunter Education Class
https://www.azgfd.com/education/hunter-education-2/hunter-education-classes/
Ethically Hunting Arizona Course
https://www.hunter-ed.com/ethically-hunting-arizona/
Once course is completed, Hunter must send in a scan of the certificate. If hunter has already completed course, a screenshot/snip of hunters’ portal with bonus will meet Camp Navajo requirement for State Hunting Safety.
Authorized Area (AA): Hunters are authorized only a maximum of 2 hunter helpers (Children 16 years or older) for the tag hunt dates. This includes scouting time, 7 days prior.
Restricted Area (RA): Hunters are limited to 1 hunter helper (18 years or older) for the tag hunt dates. Hunter helpers must complete the same requirements of restricted area access as hunters. See Restricted Area Access section for information.
Requirements:
1) Complete Camp Navajo Hunting Safety Course. (See Camp Navajo Hunting Safety Course for details)
2) Sign Camp Navajo MWR Waiver. Children ages 16-17 will have parent/guardian sign form as well.
To update with hunter helpers or replace all or one of them, use the link below:
Camp Navajo Hunting Information - Replacement/Update Hunter Helpers
Limited to current and former military and current State or Federal employee (with current/valid security clearance) only. Hunters and Hunter helpers requesting access to restricted area needs to submit a Form 19b and security clearance verification to Camp Navajo MWR ([email protected]) and Ordnance Operation Department Security Manager. Additional or questions regarding ASA access should be directed to the Ordnance Operations Department Security Manager at 928-637-0848.
1) Form 19B. Section 3 on the form must include specific AZGFD authorized hunt dates (not a full season or year) and one form per approved hunt. For example, if the hunter is permitted for both the elk and turkey hunts two 19b forms will need to be submitted for each hunt.
2) Security Clearance Verification. Verification must be sent directly to the Ordnance Operation Department Security Manager from security verification sources.
§ Active Secret clearance: Security Manager Officer must provide a memorandum stating clearance level, expiration and purpose (job title) of clearance. Must be emailed directly to Ordnance Operations Department Security Manage.
§ Without an Active Secret clearance: Complete a “national criminal search” purchased from Guardian and/or Wolfe. If hunter or hunter helper prefer to use an alternate NCIC and local check, contact Ordnance Operations Department Security Manager to verify equivalency.
TWO SEPARATE CHECKS (personal check/cashier’s check/money order) must be submitted with your packet to Camp Navajo. NO CASH OR CREDIT CARD are accepted.
- One check is written to “State of Arizona”
- Second check is written to the “Department of the Treasury”.
If your check is returned, you will be ineligible to hunt on Camp Navajo for the current season and any fees incurred must be paid prior to being eligible to hunt on Camp Navajo in future.
No refund will be issued once Camp Navajo MWR Office has received and accessed hunting packet.
**Mail payments to 1 Hughes Ave, Attn: Camp Navajo Hunting Coordinator, Bellemont, AZ 86015.**
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Permit Type |
Department of the Treasury |
State of Arizona |
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Elk Rifle and Archery |
$30.00 |
$65.00 |
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Antelope Archery |
$30.00 |
$65.00 |
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Deer |
$20.00 |
$35.00 |
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Turkey |
$20.00 |
$35.00 |