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Fishing Rules & Regulations
 
A valid fishing license is required of any person, except residents or non-residents under the age of fourteen (14) years and blind residents, for taking aquatic wildlife from public waters.

Arizona's fish and wildlife belong to all of us, so when someone takes an over-limit, it's like taking fish off your stringer and putting it on theirs. Bag and possession limits are designed to give everyone an equal chance and protect the fishery. If you see someone breaking the law, call Operation Game Thief toll free (1-800-352-0700) immediately, 24-hours a day.

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Regulations & Applications
- 2007-2008 Fishing Regulations [PDF, 4.7mb]
A valid fishing license is required of any person, except residents or non-residents under the age of fourteen years and blind residents, for taking aquatic wildlife from public waters.
   
- 2008 Urban Fishing Regulations [PDF, 1.7mb]
Urban Fishing is a cooperative program between the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the cities of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Payson,Peoria, Phoenix, Sahuarita, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe and Tucson.
   
- 2007 & 2008 Amphibian and Reptile Regulations
[PDF, 170kb]
A valid fishing license is required for taking any aquatic wildlife, including amphibians or soft-shelled turtles, from public waters. See A.R.S. 17-331. A valid hunting license is required for taking reptiles other than soft-shelled turtles. See A.R.S. 17-331.
   
- Arizona's Lifetime License Program [PDF, 82kb]
Arizona's lifetime general hunting and fishing license and trout stamp program is a new and unique opportunity for resident sportsmen and sportswomen to participate in the long-term funding of Arizona's Wildlife Conservation programs.
   
- Application for Pioneer License [PDF, 53kb]
A pioneer seventy years of age or older who has been a resident of this state for twenty-five or more consecutive years is eligible for this complimentary license valid for a lifetime without renewal.
   
- Arizona Residency Requirements [PDF, 202kb]
 
Rules
- Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules
(Arizona Secretary of State Web Site)
- All Arizona Game and Fish Laws and Rules [PDF, 862kb]
 
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Downloads [More]
- New! 2008-2009 Hunting and Trapping Regulations
[PDF, 6.26mb]
- New! Advertising in 2008-2009 Hunting and Trapping Regulations [PDF, 9.67mb]
- Hunt Permit/Tag Application Form [PDF, 312kb]
- (No Ads) 2008 Antelope & Elk Draw Regulations [PDF, 8.25 mb]
- 2008 Antelope & Elk Draw Regulations (w/Ads)
[PDF, 14.2 mb]
- 2008 Urban Fishing Regulations [PDF, 2.3mb]
- 2008 Spring Hunt Draw Regulations [PDF, 6.64mb]
- 2007-2008 Waterfowl & Snipe Regulations
[PDF, 1.33mb]
- 2007-2008 Dove & Band-tailed Pigeon Regs.
[PDF, 1mb]
- 2007 Sandhill Crane Regulations [PDF, 218kb]
- 2007 & 2008 Amphibian and Reptile Regulations [PDF, 170kb]
- 2007-2008 Fishing Regulations [PDF, 4.7mb]
- 2007-2008 Raptor Regulations [PDF, 33kb]
- Arizona Residency Requirements [PDF, 202kb]
- Hunt Arizona: Survey, Harvest and Draw Data
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