AZGFD

Discover the Sport of Hunting

Explore the wild. Connect with friends. Become a conservationist.

DYK? Hunters and anglers play a key role in wildlife conservation. In addition to helping keep Arizona’s wildlife populations at healthy levels, the money generated from hunting and fishing licenses helps fund the work the Arizona Game and Fish Department does to conserve and protect the more than 800 wildlife species in our state.

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Safe hunting starts here

Arizona offers some of the best hunting in the nation thanks to an extreme diversity of landscapes, extensive open public lands and many types of species that provide extraordinary hunting experiences, challenges and excellent food values. But first you must learn the ins and outs—of which there are quite a few:

Seasons
Rules & regulations
Areas you can hunt and fish
How to use a firearm
What you do after you take an animal
And more

Ready to get started? The Arizona Game and Fish Department is here to help. Beginners wanting to learn about the things listed above as well as wildlife biology, habits, ecology, camping and more are encouraged to look into Mentored Camps which are taught by seasoned and passionate experts. The Arizona Game and Fish Department and its partner organizations also offer 1-day and multi-day events arranged by type of wildlife and activity. No matter what you choose, you will acquire some amazing skills alongside other people who are invested in the outdoors.

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The role sportsmen play in wildlife conservation

Hunting and angling are the cornerstones of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. These activities continue to be the primary source of funding for conservation efforts in North America. Self-imposed excise taxes on hunting, angling and shooting sports equipment have allowed hunters and anglers to generate more than $10 billion nationwide toward wildlife conservation since 1937. Even non-hunted species reap the rewards from these funds. The money has helped to preserve wetlands for ducks, forests for deer and grasslands for pronghorn which has protected countless non-hunted species from peril.

Arizona’s 7-Core Concepts of Conservation