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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Dec 18, 2025
Wild About Arizona: Packrats – The Infamous Animal Hoarders
Learn about packrats and how their desert smarts help them thrive in Arizona.
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Dec 31, 2025 – Aug 27, 2026
Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events
Outdoor Skills Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.Â
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Dec 31, 2025 – Apr 1, 2026
FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events
FishAZ Network events are ongoing and the list is updated frequently.Â
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Jan 17, 2026
2026 Commission Awards Banquet
The 2026 Commission Awards Banquet will honor Arizonans for their wildlife conservation efforts.
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Mar 29-30, 2026
Outdoor Expo
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.
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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AZGFD announces wildlife photo contest winners
All 12 winning images appear in Arizona Wildlife Views’ 2026 wildlife calendar.
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Board forwards 2 candidates to Governor
Governor’s AG&F Commission nominee, once confirmed by AZ Senate, will serve a 5-year term.
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Plan to attend the Commission Awards Banquet
Event is set for Jan. 17, 2026, at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix.
