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. Jan 12, 2025

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

  2. Feb 28, 2025

    Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

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

  3. Feb 28, 2025

    FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events

    FishAZ Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently. 

  4. Mar 20, 2025

    Wild About Arizona: Truth About Rattlesnakes

    Learn about different species and how dangerous, if at all, Arizona’s snakes actually are.

  5. Mar 29, 2025

    Outdoor Expo

    Ben Avery Shooting Facility

    Experience wildlife and wild places at Arizona Game and Fish’s Outdoor Expo.

  6. Mar 30, 2025

    Outdoor Expo

    Ben Avery Shooting Facility

    Experience wildlife and wild places at Arizona Game and Fish’s Outdoor Expo.

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. Get keys to OHV for holidays? A few reminders

    It’s important for off-highway vehicle users to know how to operate one safely — and legally.

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  2. Prepare now for upcoming 2025 elk, pronghorn draw

    AZGFD offers a few tips to make the application process go more smoothly.

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  3. December 2024 FIshing Report is Available

    Get fishing news, tips, angler reports, latest stockings and more.

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