Importation requirements for Deer include:

1. The word "Cervidae" refers to a family of animals that includes a number of different species of deer. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has regulatory jurisdiction over the following species of Cervidae: Moose, Whitetailed Deer, Mule Deer, Red Deer, and Elk (also known as Wapiti). For further information about these species, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department at (602) 942-3000.

For all other species of Cervidae including Reindeer, Axis Deer, Sitka Deer, and Fallow Deer, the Arizona Department of Agriculture has restrictions on their importation. The requirements for these types of Cervidae include:

1. Prior import permit; issued by telephone; call (602) 542-4293 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST Monday through Friday. After hours, permits are available until 10 p.m. by leaving a message and marking the message urgent.

2. An original health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to entry. Photocopies of health certificates must have an original veterinarian signature.

3. Individual identification by USDA metal eartag listed on the health certificate.

4. Tuberculosis testing:

a. Accredited-free herd – no testing required.

b. Qualified or monitored herd – one negative tuberculosis test within 90 days before entry.

c. Non-status herd – two negative tuberculosis tests no less than 90 days apart with the second test conducted within 90 days before entry.

5. Brucellosis testing:

   a. Certified-free herd – no testing required.

   b. Monitored herd – one negative test on all sexually intact animals 6 months of age or older within 90 days before entry.

   c. Non-status herd - one negative test on all sexually intact animals 6 months of age or older within 30 days before entry and a retest conducted within 90 days after entry.