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. Dec 31, 2024

    Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

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

  2. Dec 31, 2024

    FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events

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

  3. Jan 12, 2025

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

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. Avian Influenza confirmed in Scottsdale park

    A free-ranging domestic goose and a Canada goose have been found affected.

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  2. Bale eagle, wings spread, landing on a nest where its eagle mate is sitting on their egg(s)

    Closures benefit eagles during breeding season

    AZGFD urges outdoor recreationists to not disturb the state’s 104 eagle breeding areas.

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  3. AZGFD asks hunters to help keep CWD at bay

    Arizona remains free of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) due to surveillance efforts.   

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