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.
Find Your Adventure
Discover events designed to support and grow your love of the outdoors.
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Aug 7-25, 2025
K-12 Small Grant Information Sessions
Learn about funds available to implement wildlife education projects in classrooms.
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Aug 9 – Sep 24, 2025
Chronic Wasting Disease Workshops for Deer and Elk Hunters
Hunters can help keep Arizona’s herds healthy.
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Aug 20, 2025
820 Day with Wildlife for Tomorrow
Celebrate wildlife on 820 Day with Wildlife for Tomorrow
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Aug 30, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026
Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events
Outdoor Skills Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.Â
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Sep 14 – Oct 12, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
Get on the Water During a Kayak Class
Courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.
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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 and ponds in Arizona. Make a memory fishing with the family!
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Latest News
Be in the know on all things Arizona Game and Fish.
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AZ Wildlife Views returns for another exciting season
The 10-episode series about wildlife and outdoor fun in Arizona will debut on PBS on August 7.
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Poaching case reward increases to $25,000
The seven elk and two bighorn sheep rams were discovered near Big Lake in the White Mountains.
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Copper State Draw closes at 5 p.m. Aug. 5
This draw includes a chance to hunt elk, mule and white-tailed deer, and Gould’s turkey.
