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.
Expect plenty of doves for season opener Sept. 1
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Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles
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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.
Sep 12, 2024
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Virtual
Learn about Arizona Game and Fish’s library of educational resources and opportunities.
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Sep 21, 2024
All Day
Hunters can help keep Arizona’s herds healthy.
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Oct 24, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Virtual
Learn about black bears with Arizona Game and Fish biologists.
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Nov 14, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Virtual
Peregrine falcons were listed as an endangered species just a few decades ago.
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Dec 5, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Virtual
Learn about these elusive giants and the efforts to bring them back from the brink of extinction.
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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 in the city. Make a memory fishing with the family!
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It’s now easier for students to become certified by AZGFD’s Hunter Education program.
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Information is updated annually by wildlife managers who spend countless hours in the field.
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Buckeye, only 45 minutes from Phoenix, offers exciting dove-hunting action and fun activities.
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