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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Jul 14-16, 2025
Just For Educators: Wildlife Educator STEM Three-Day Academy
Teachers joins us for a 3-day Wildlife Educator STEM Academy
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Jul 18 – Aug 8, 2025
Life Jacket Exchanges
Join our Arizona life jacket exchanges on various dates statewide.
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Jul 19, 2025
Bighorn Sheep Viewing Tour on Canyon Lake
Participants will embark on a three-hour cruise with wildlife biologists.
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Aug 9, 2025
Elk Viewing Workshop
Want to learn about and see hundreds of elk in one place at one time?
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Aug 15 – Nov 13, 2025
Get on the Water During a Kayak Class
Courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.
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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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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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Hummingbird festival set for July 26
The 22nd annual event runs from 8 a.m. until noon at the Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area.
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Register now for elk workshops in Flagstaff
A choice of two sessions, both Aug. 9, includes a field trip to observe elk at Mormon Lake.
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Harnessing the power of nature’s engineer
AZGFD biologists testing process to turn nuisance animals into habitat heroes.
