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.

  • Trout stockings adjusted at some high-country waters

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  • Planning that next hunt starts on AZGFD website

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Find Your Adventure

Discover events designed to support and grow your love of the outdoors.

  1. Jun 9 – Nov 3, 2024

    Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

    Learn the basics about hunting, fishing, trapping, safety and other outdoor skills at this ongoing series of events.

  2. Jun 15, 2024

    Bighorn Sheep Viewing Tour on Canyon Lake

    Participants will embark on a three-hour cruise with wildlife biologists.

  3. Jun 15 – Sep 13, 2024

    Get on the Water During a Kayak Class

    Courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.

  4. Jun 16 – Aug 11, 2024

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

  5. Jun 22 – Aug 24, 2024

    Stand-up Paddleboard Hands-On Classes

    SUP courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.

  6. Jun 30 – Nov 12, 2024

    FishAZ Network Hands-On Fishing Events

    Arizona has extensive opportunities and destinations to go fishing. The FishAZ Network will help you get started.

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. Record number of Mexican wolf pups fostered

    A record 27 Mexican wolf pups were fostered into wild dens in Arizona and New Mexico this spring.

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  2. Arizona’s Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 1

    While a fishing license is not needed June 1, bag limits and other regulations still apply.

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  3. Time is running out to apply for 2024 fall hunts  

    The deadline to submit applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, June 4.    

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