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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Aug 5 – Sep 20, 2025
Chronic Wasting Disease Workshops for Deer and Elk Hunters
Hunters can help keep Arizona’s herds healthy.
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Aug 7-25, 2025
K-12 Small Grant Information Sessions
Learn about funds available to implement wildlife education projects in classrooms.
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Aug 20, 2025
820 Day with Wildlife for Tomorrow
Celebrate Wildlife on 820 Day with Wildlife for Tomorrow
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Aug 30, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026
Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events
Outdoor Skills Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.
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Sep 14, 2025
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Sep 27, 2025
FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events
FishAZ 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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August is National Shooting Sports Month
There are 10 shooting facilities in Arizona that are owned by the Game and Fish Commission.
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Reducing the tama-risk of flood and fire
Removing this invasive plant species benefits wildlife and outdoor recreationists.
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Copper State Draw opens at 8 a.m. July 30
This draw includes a chance to hunt Gould’s turkey in southeastern Arizona.
