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.
Leftover permit-tags available for 2024 spring hunts
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Popular lakes to fish in Arizona
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Congrats to the wildlife photo contest winners
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Planning that next hunt starts on AZGFD website
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Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles
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Find Your Adventure
Discover events designed to support and grow your love of the outdoors.
Dec 7, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Learn about black bears with Arizona Game and Fish biologists.
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Dec 31, 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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Dec 31, 2023
All Day
Arizona has extensive opportunities and destinations to go fishing. The FishAZ Network will help you get started.
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Mar 23, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Experience wildlife and wild places at Arizona Game and Fish’s Outdoor Expo.
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Mar 24, 2024
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Experience wildlife and wild places at Arizona Game and Fish’s Outdoor Expo.
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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 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.
The November 2023 Fishing Report is now available.
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2024 hunts for pronghorn, elk, fall turkey, and 2025 spring turkey are included in the recommendations.
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AZGFD has announced the winners of the 2023 Wildlife Photo Contest.
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