Excitement is growing for this year's fall hunt-permit tag draw, as memories of Arizona's long string of drought years are washed away by the wet winter of 2004-05.

The online application process for the fall hunt-permit tag draw has been suspended this year, so a paper application is the only way to apply.

Look for regulations and applications online beginning May 2, or get a paper application and regulation book from the Arizona Game and Fish Department or the nearest license dealer around May 20.

Deadline day is Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. MST.

Those who don't already have a hunting license for this year can buy one right on the application form. It's a good thing, too, as this year, for the first time, you must have a license to be eligible for the draw.

Insiders know that the department reviews applications received by May 27 for errors, and attempts to contact the applicant to fix the problems--so be sure to apply early! For the latest information, visit the department's draw page.