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.
Prepare now for upcoming 2025 fall hunt draw
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Learn about the free OHV safety course
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Tortoises make great pets, learn about adopting one today
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Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles
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Get outside and catch a memory
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Find Your Adventure
Discover events designed to support and grow your love of the outdoors.
May 15-24, 2025
All Day
Join our Arizona life jacket exchanges on various dates statewide.
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May 17 – Aug 15, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.
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May 31 – Jul 30, 2025
All Day
Outdoor Skills Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.Â
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Jun 7, 2025
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Get out on the water and learn how to recover from a capsized kayak.
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Jun 15, 2025
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
View the list of upcoming course dates.
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Jun 25-26, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Arizona Game and Fish Department Headquarters
Discover free digital resources for engaging student learning with Focus Wild Arizona.
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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 and ponds in Arizona. Make a memory fishing with the family!
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Latest News
Be in the know on all things Arizona Game and Fish.
AZGFD offers tips to make the application process go smoothly for fall draw applicants.
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The public meeting will take place at the Mohave County Auditorium, 700 W. Beale St., in Kingman, Ariz.
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AZGFD, APS, Forest Service and volunteers team up to remove fishing line, clean up debris.
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