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. Dec 17, 2024

    K-12 Small Grant Information Sessions

    Learn about funds available to implement wildlife education projects in classrooms.

  2. Dec 31, 2024

    Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

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

  3. Dec 31, 2024

    FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events

    FishAZ Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently. 

  4. Jan 12, 2025

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

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. AZGFD asks hunters to help keep CWD at bay

    Arizona remains free of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) due to surveillance efforts.   

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  2. picture of a grey and brown Mount Graham red squirrel with his tailed curled up and an empty pinecone in front of it in a forest

    Endangered red squirrel making a huge comeback

    Mount Graham red squirrels are found only in southeastern Arizona’s Pinaleño Mountains.

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  3. Jump in the “pool” for a population management hunt

    Two population management hunts for any antlerless deer are planned for January and February.

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