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. Aug 11 – Oct 6, 2024

    Arizona Boater Education Course

    View the list of upcoming course dates.

  2. Aug 18, 2024

    Life Jacket Exchanges

    Join our Arizona life jacket exchanges on various dates statewide.

  3. Aug 24, 2024

    Elk Viewing Workshop

    Arizona Game and Fish Department Flagstaff Regional Office

    Want to learn about and see hundreds of elk in one place at one time?

  4. Aug 24 – Oct 26, 2024

    Stand-up Paddleboard Hands-On Classes

    SUP courses are offered on numerous dates throughout Arizona.

  5. Aug 31, 2024 – Jan 25, 2025

    Outdoor Skills Network Hands-On Events

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

  6. Aug 31, 2024 – Jan 13, 2025

    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. Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters

    Amended Article 3 rules become effective Aug. 10

    The amended Article 3 rules (Taking & Handling of Wildlife) become effective Aug. 10, 2024

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  2. Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters

    Commission to meet Friday in Flagstaff

    The 8 a.m. public meeting will take place at Little America Hotel, 2515 E. Butler Ave., in Flagstaff.

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  3. Limited-entry draw closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6

    This draw includes a chance to hunt elk, mule and white-tailed deer, and Gould’s turkey.

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