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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Jun 7, 2025
Free Fishing Day: Introduce a Novice or Youngster to Fishing
Mark your calendars for June 7, 2025, and join us for Arizona’s Free Fishing Day.
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Jun 7, 2025
Flipping Kayaks for Fun
Get out on the water and learn how to recover from a capsized kayak.
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Jun 15, 2025
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Jun 25-26, 2025
Just for Educators: Digital Maps in the Classroom Two-Day Workshop
Discover free digital resources for engaging student learning with Focus Wild Arizona.
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Jun 28, 2025
Bighorn Sheep Viewing & Photography Tours
Don’t miss the opportunity to view one of Arizona’s most iconic animals during a boat tour.
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Jun 28, 2025
Stand-up Paddleboard Hands-On Classes
SUP courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.
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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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2025 fall hunt apps due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 3
AZGFD is available to provide after-hours assistance. Call 602-942-3000 from 5-11:59 p.m.
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Mexican wolf fostering efforts complete for 2025
Fostering pups from captivity into the wild helps manage genetic diversity of the wild population.
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Deadline looms to submit 2025 fall hunt applications
After-hours assistance will be available from 5-7 p.m. Monday and from 5-11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
