1. A. A high achievement scout license is offered to a resident who is:

   1. 1. Eligible for a combination hunting and fishing license,
   2. 2. Under 21 years of age, and
   3. 3. A member of Scouting BSA and has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, or
   4. 4. A member of the Girl Scouts of the USA and has attained the Gold Award.

2. B. The high achievement scout license grants all of the hunting and fishing privileges of the youth combination hunting and fishing license and is only available at Department offices.

   1. 1. The license is valid for one year from the date of purchase or selected start date provided the date selected is no more than 60 calendar days from and after the date of purchase.
   2. 2. A valid hunt permit-tag, nonpermit-tag, or stamp is required to validate the high achievement scout license for the take of big game animals, migratory game birds, or other wildlife authorized by an applicable tag or stamp.

3. C. An applicant for a high achievement scout license shall apply on an application form available from any Department office and on the Department’s website. The applicant shall provide all of the following information on the application:

   1. 1. The applicant’s:

      1. a. Name;
      2. b. Date of birth;
      3. c. Physical description, to include the applicant’s eye color, hair color, height, and weight;
      4. d. Customer identification number, when applicable;
      5. e. Residency status and number of years of residency immediately preceding application, when applicable;
      6. f. Mailing address, when applicable;
      7. g. Physical address;
      8. h. Telephone number, when available; and
      9. i. Email address, when available;
   2. 2. Affirmation that the information provided on the application is true and accurate; and
   3. 3. Applicant’s signature and date.

4. D. In addition to the application, an eligible applicant shall present with the application:

   1. 1. For an applicant who is a member of the Scouting America, any one of the following original documents:

      1. a. A certification letter from the Scouting America stating that the applicant has attained the rank of Eagle Scout,
      2. b. A Scouting America Eagle Scout Award Certificate, or
      3. c. A Scouting America Eagle Scout wallet card.

   2. 2. For an applicant who is a member of the Girl Scouts of the USA, any one of the following original documents:

      1. a. A certification letter from the Girl Scouts of the USA stating that the applicant has completed the award,
      2. b. A Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Certificate, or
      3. c. A Girl Scouts Gold Award Certificate from the local council.

5. E. The Department shall deny a high achievement scout license to an applicant who:

   1. 1. Is not eligible for the license;
   2. 2. Fails to comply with the requirements of this Section; or
   3. 3. Provides false information during the application process.
6. F. The Department shall provide written notice to the applicant stating the reason for the denial. The applicant may appeal the denial to the Commission as prescribed under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

Historical Note

Amended effective May 3, 1976 (Supp. 76-3). Editorial correction subsection (A) (Supp. 78-5). Amended effective March 7, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Amended effective September 23, 1980 (Supp. 80-5). Former Section R12-4-33 renumbered as Section R12-4-205 without change effective August 13, 1981 (Supp. 81-4). Repealed effective April 28, 1989 (Supp. 89-2). New Section made by final rulemaking at 17 A.A.R. 1472, effective July 12, 2011 (Supp. 11-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 3225, effective January 1, 2014 (Supp. 13-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 3045, effective January 3, 2015 (Supp. 14-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 3229, effective July 1, 2021 (Supp. 20-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 32 A.A.R. 560 (March 6, 2026, Issue 10), with a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026 (Supp. 26-1).