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We Conserve and Protect Arizona’s Wildlife

The mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department is to conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations.

Apply now for 2025 spring hunts

Expect plenty of doves for season opener Sept. 1

Get outside and catch a memory

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles

Planning that next hunt starts on AZGFD website

Find Your Adventure

Discover events designed to support and grow your love of the outdoors.

Sep 21, 2024

Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease Workshops for Deer and Elk Hunters

Hunters can help keep Arizona’s herds healthy. Learn More > Sep 26, 2024

Stand-up Paddleboard Hands-On Classes

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM SUP courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona. Learn More > Sep 28, 2024

Watch California Condors Take Their First Flight

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Learn More > Oct 1, 2024

Just for Educators: Quick Look at AZGFD Education Resources

7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Virtual Learn about Arizona Game and Fish’s library of educational resources and opportunities. Learn More > Oct 20 – Dec 15, 2024

Arizona Boater Education Course

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM View the list of upcoming course dates. Learn More > Oct 24, 2024

Wild About Arizona: Black Bear Natural History and Biology

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual Learn about black bears with Arizona Game and Fish biologists. Learn More >

Want to Go Hunting or Fishing Around the State?

Plan that hunting trip or find a fishing hole.

buy your hunting license

Arizona residents and non-residents, 10 years and older need a valid hunting license to hunt in Arizona.

find a community lake to fish

There are 50+ community lakes in the city. Make a memory fishing with the family!

Latest News

Be in the know on all things Arizona Game and Fish.

Commission Award recipients announceD

Awards banquet will be Jan. 25, 2025, at the Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. Keep Reading

AZGFD celebrates delisting of Apache trout

Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a proclamation and designated Sept. 5 as “Apache Trout Day.” Keep Reading

Applications being accepted for 2025 spring hunts

The deadline to apply for turkey, javelina, bison, and raptor capture is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Keep Reading