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. Sep 21, 2024
    Chronic Wasting Disease

    Chronic Wasting Disease Workshops for Deer and Elk Hunters

    Hunters can help keep Arizona’s herds healthy.

  2. Sep 26, 2024

    Stand-up Paddleboard Hands-On Classes

    SUP courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.

  3. Sep 28, 2024

    Watch California Condors Take Their First Flight

    Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

  4. Oct 1, 2024

    Just for Educators: Quick Look at AZGFD Education Resources

    Virtual

    Learn about Arizona Game and Fish’s library of educational resources and opportunities.

  5. Oct 20 – Dec 15, 2024

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

  6. Oct 24, 2024

    Wild About Arizona: Black Bear Natural History and Biology

    Virtual

    Learn about black bears with Arizona Game and Fish biologists.

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 in the city. Make a memory fishing with the family!

lake locations

Latest News

Be in the know on all things Arizona Game and Fish.

  1. Don’t wait! Apply now for 2025 spring hunts

    The deadline to apply for spring turkey, javelina, bison, and raptor capture, is Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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  2. Partnerships key in record year for conservation

    AZGFD and its Arizona partners invested over $24 million into wildlife conservation in 2023.

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  3. Commission Award recipients announceD

    Awards banquet will be Jan. 25, 2025, at the Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort.

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