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.

  1. Nov 12, 2024

    K-12 Small Grant Information Sessions

    Learn about funds available to implement wildlife education projects in classrooms.

  2. Nov 14, 2024

    Wild About Arizona: Peregrine Falcons’ Incredible Recovery

    Virtual

    Peregrine falcons were listed as an endangered species just a few decades ago.

  3. Nov 17, 2024

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

  4. Dec 5, 2024

    Wild About Arizona: California Condors

    Virtual

    Learn about these elusive giants and the efforts to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

  5. Dec 31, 2024

    Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

    Outdoor Skills Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently. 

  6. Dec 31, 2024

    FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events

    FishAZ Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently. 

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.

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find a community lake to fish

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

lake locations

Latest News

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

  1. October 2024 Fishing Report is available

    Find out fishing news, tips, lake reports, recent stockings and more.

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  2. AZGFD relocates bear, two cubs from Crown King

    Wildlife officers assisted by personnel from APS, Crown King Fire Department.

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  3. Leftover permit-tags remain for 2025 spring hunts

    Applications will be accepted, by U.S. mail only, beginning Monday, Nov. 4.

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