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. May 7, 2025

    Just for Educators: Creative Conservation Series – Habitat Connectivity

    Virtual

    Educators, join our Creative Conservation series to learn about habitat connectivity.

  2. May 15-24, 2025

    Life Jacket Exchanges

    Join our Arizona life jacket exchanges on various dates statewide.

  3. May 17 – Aug 15, 2025

    Get on the Water During a Kayak Class

    Courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.

  4. May 31 – Jul 30, 2025

    Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

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

  5. Jun 7, 2025

    Flipping Kayaks for Fun

    Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility

    Get out on the water and learn how to recover from a capsized kayak.

  6. Jun 15, 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 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. Prepare now for upcoming 2025 fall hunt draw

    AZGFD offers tips to make the application process go smoothly for fall draw applicants.

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  2. Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters

    Commission to meet May 9 in Kingman

    The public meeting will take place at the Mohave County Auditorium, 700 W. Beale St., in Kingman, Ariz.

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  3. Earth Day Cleanup at Woods Canyon Lake

    AZGFD, APS, Forest Service and volunteers team up to remove fishing line, clean up debris.

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