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.
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Oct 12 – Nov 9, 2025
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Oct 16, 2025
FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events
FishAZ Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.
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Oct 31, 2025 – Jun 27, 2026
Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events
Outdoor Skills Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.
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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.
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.
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AZGFD begins process to amend Article 10 rules
The department will accept written public comments through Nov. 2, 2025.
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2026 spring hunt draw closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 7
Applicants can receive after-hours help, by telephone only, from 5-11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3.
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Check harvest thresholds before bear hunts
Game management units where harvest thresholds already have been met will not open Oct. 3.
