2018 Results
A total of 37,022 raffle tickets for Arizona’s big game were purchased in 2018, raising $692,500 for wildlife. The breakdown by species is listed below.
Species | Tickets Sold | Funds Raised |
Antelope | 2687 | $53,740 |
Bear | 1986 | $9,930 |
Buffalo | 2617 | $52,340 |
Coues Deer | 4052 | $40,520 |
Desert Bighorn Sheep | 6927 | $173,175 |
Elk | 6492 | $162,300 |
Javelina | 1744 | $8,720 |
Mt. Lion | 1723 | $8,615 |
Mule Deer | 6348 | $158,700 |
Turkey | 2446 | $24,460 |
Total | $692,500 |
Every dollar raised above goes directly to wildlife and wildlife management for the particular species! All operating expenses were covered by our sponsors, and sales from our special raffles for a Swarovski Optics package, and a New Mexico Trophy Elk Hunt which generated an additional $97,400 and $87,780 respectively.
In 2018 39.9% of all tickets were purchased by AZ residents with 50% of the prizes won by AZ residents. Over the history of the raffle through 2018, 44.8% of the tickets were purchased by Arizona residents and Arizona residents won 46.3% of the prizes.