PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds hunters who applied online for 2016 fall hunt permit-tags that 11:59 p.m. (MST) July 7 is the deadline to update their credit card or debit card account information.

Online applicants are responsible for keeping their account information current. If a credit card or debit card is invalid for any reason at the time when the computerized draw is performed, an online application could be rejected.

Online applicants who have been issued a new credit card or debit card, a new expiration date, or had a change to their card’s number should visit https://draw.azgfd.gov/paymentUpdate/index. Note: It is important to update payment information for each species for which an online application has been submitted.

If payment has been declined, the department will make three attempts within two business days to contact the payee and/or “Applicant A” on the online application. That individual then will be afforded a means of providing alternative payment within a specified timeframe. If payment has not been received by the end of that specified timeframe, applicants will be rejected. No exceptions will be made for online applicants who do not respond to the department’s attempts to contact them.

Applicants also can purchase “PointGuard,” as part of their online application, through 11:59 p.m. (MST) July 7. The innovative new program provides hunters with peace of mind in knowing they can surrender their hunt permit-tag for any reason without losing their coveted bonus points. Information: https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/pointguard.

The department will post an announcement on its website, www.azgfd.gov, when results of the 2016 fall hunt draw become available. All permit-tags will be mailed by Aug. 5; all refund warrants will be mailed by Aug. 15. Information: (602) 942-3000.