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.
Feb 4: Deadline to apply for pronghorn, elk hunts
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Free OHV safety course starts in January
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Help keep Arizona herds healthy
Keep CWD at bay
Get “Wild About Arizona,” AZGFD’s official podcast
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Find Your Adventure
Discover events designed to support and grow your love of the outdoors.
Feb 28, 2025
All Day
Outdoor Skills Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.Â
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Feb 28, 2025
All Day
FishAZ Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.Â
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Mar 20, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Learn about different species and how dangerous, if at all, Arizona’s snakes actually are.
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Mar 29, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Experience wildlife and wild places at Arizona Game and Fish’s Outdoor Expo.
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Mar 30, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Experience wildlife and wild places at Arizona Game and Fish’s Outdoor Expo.
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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.
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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
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The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
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Make plans to attend Willcox, AZ’s annual Birding and Nature Festival.
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Most boating fatalities involve individuals not wearing a life jacket.
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