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 2024 spring hunts
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Planning that next hunt starts on AZGFD website
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Sun sets on early dove season Friday, Sept. 15
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Popular lakes to fish in Arizona
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Find Your Adventure
Discover events designed to support and grow your love of the outdoors.
Sep 23, 2023
All Day
Hunters can help keep Arizona’s herds healthy.
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Sep 30, 2023
All Day
Learn the basics about hunting, fishing, trapping, safety and other outdoor skills at this ongoing series of events.
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Sep 30, 2023
All Day
Arizona has extensive opportunities and destinations to go fishing. The FishAZ Network will help you get started.
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Oct 12, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join us for a deep dive into the natural history of wolves and coyotes.
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Oct 18, 2023
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join the Ben Avery Shooting Facility for a family-based introductory firearms course.
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Oct 21, 2023
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
View the list of upcoming course dates.
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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.
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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!
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Latest News
Be in the know on all things Arizona Game and Fish.
Oct. 3 is the deadline to apply for spring turkey, javelina, bison, and raptor capture.
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The AZG&F Commission announced 16 Commission Award recipients at its Sept. 8 meeting.
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The TV program can be viewed on AZGFD’s YouTube channel and Arizona PBS Channel 8.
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