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 27, 2024

    21st Annual High Country Hummingbird Festival

    Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area

    Observe hummingbird bandings and learn all about these ‘flying gems.’

  2. Jul 27, 2024

    Tortoise Tales: Your Guide to Adoption and Care

    Virtual

    Interested in adopting? Get the details at a virtual information session.

  3. Aug 11 – Oct 6, 2024

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

  4. Aug 18, 2024

    Life Jacket Exchanges

    Join our Arizona life jacket exchanges on various dates statewide.

  5. Aug 24, 2024

    Elk Viewing Workshop

    Arizona Game and Fish Department Flagstaff Regional Office

    Want to learn about and see hundreds of elk in one place at one time?

  6. Aug 24 – Oct 26, 2024

    Stand-up Paddleboard Hands-On Classes

    SUP courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.

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!

lake locations

Latest News

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

  1. Proposed hunt recommendations ready for review

    The proposed recommendations are for the 2025 fall and spring seasons for turkey and bison.

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  2. Limited-entry draw opens at 8 a.m. July 31

    The deadline to submit applications for these big game hunts is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6.

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  3. Input sought on proposed changes to fishing rules

    A public forum webcast is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 29.

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