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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.

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Outdoor fun awaits March 28-29 at AZGFD Expo

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

Mar 25, 2026

Just for Educators: AZ’s Wildlife Sweet 16 (March Mammal Madness Continued)

7:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Join our FREE March Mammal Madness extension webinar for educators!

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Mar 28-29, 2026

Outdoor Expo

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Experience wildlife and wild places at Arizona Game and Fish’s Outdoor Expo.

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Mar 31, 2026

Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

All Day

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

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Mar 31, 2026

FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events

All Day

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

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Apr 1, 2026

Get on the Water During a Kayak Class

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.

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Apr 2, 2026

Wild About Arizona: Corvids – A Fascinating and Intelligent Group of Birds

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Learn about ravens, crows and jays with Arizona Game and Fish biologists.

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Want to Go Hunting or Fishing Around the State?

Plan that hunting trip or find a fishing hole.

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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 and ponds in Arizona. Make a memory fishing with the family!

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Elk in a field with the text, 2026 Arizona Big Game Super Draw at the top, Hunt state 48 for 365 days on the left and every ticket is just $10 below.

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

Arizona Senate confirms Jessica Manuell to the AZGFD Commission

Manuell is a lifelong hunter, angler and wildlife conservationist.

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black-footed ferrets released in northern Arizona

AZGFD and partner organizations released 19 endangered ferrets at three sites.

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Arizona Game and Fish Commission to meet March 13 in Sierra Vista

The public meeting will begin at 8 a.m. at the Sierra Vista Fire Department Station #3

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