# A.R.S. § 17-234: 17-234 Open or closed seasons; bag limits; possession limits

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## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 17-234
- **Heading:** 17-234 Open or closed seasons; bag limits; possession limits
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 17 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 234

## Text

17-234. Open or closed seasons; bag limits; possession limits

The commission shall by order open, close or alter seasons and establish bag and possession limits for wildlife, but a commission order to open a season shall be issued not less than ten days prior to such opening date. The order may apply statewide or to any portion of the state. Closed season shall be in effect unless opened by commission order.

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