Kaibab Deer Check Station Services

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) awarded contract CTR076960 to Carl Lutch of Clutch Wildlife Solutions for Kaibab Deer Check Station Services. The contract, effective from September 2, 2025, to September 2, 2026, engages the contractor to operate a deer check station during scheduled hunting periods in Arizona's Unit 12A, specifically for General and Youth mule deer hunts. Services include staffing the station from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., greeting hunters, completing check-out applications, recording harvest data, collecting chronic wasting disease samples, and maintaining the facility.

The contract, valued at an estimated $18,000, was awarded through a "Not Practical to Quote" procurement determination. Carl Lutch, a retired AZGFD employee with 34 years of experience, was selected as the sole contractor due to his specialized knowledge of deer behavior, field aging techniques, sample collection, and hunting regulations. The compensation is structured at $60 per hour, with actual payment based on hours worked, which represents a cost-effective approach compared to internal staffing. The contract allows for potential extensions up to 48 months in 12-month increments, providing flexibility for ongoing check station operations.