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. Jul 18 – Aug 8, 2025

    Life Jacket Exchanges

    Join our Arizona life jacket exchanges on various dates statewide.

  2. Jul 19, 2025
    Bighorn sheep

    Bighorn Sheep Viewing Tour on Canyon Lake

    Canyon Lake Marina

    Participants will embark on a three-hour cruise with wildlife biologists.

  3. Aug 15 – Nov 13, 2025

    Get on the Water During a Kayak Class

    Courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.

  4. Aug 30, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026

    Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

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

  5. Sep 14, 2025

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

  6. Sep 27, 2025

    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.

buy now

find a community lake to fish

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

lake locations

Latest News

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

  1. Mexican Wolf Q2 2025 Update (April, May, June)

    The quarterly program updates are produced by the Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team.

    Keep Reading
  2. ECO contributes $25,000 to Range Rider Program

    Program has helped with decline of Mexican wolf depredations on cattle since 2019.

    Keep Reading
  3. AZGFD: See a desert tortoise? Keep it wild

    Monsoon rains invigorate this fascinating reptile species. AZGFD advises to leave them alone.

    Keep Reading

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Subscribe