When it comes to hunting, Arizona is up there with the greatest and most varied options in the country. Hunters can bet on having a fantastic day in the field, whether they choose to pursue one of the state’s big-game species or any of the many small-game options available, including ducks. Here you can discover all you need to know to be ready for your next hunting trip.
To help you get ready for your next hunting trip, we’ve included a comprehensive guide below.
In this article, we’ll explore the various hunting seasons in Arizona, the different game species available, and the regulations that must be followed. So, let’s get started!
Arizona Hunting Seasons
Arizona also has a variety of special seasons, such as youth hunts and archery-only hunts, that offer additional opportunities to bag a trophy. When it comes to hunting for elk trophies, Arizona is a top destination. With so many options, it’s easy to plan a successful hunting trip to Arizona! Bighorn sheep, antelope, and javelina are some of the large mammals found in the area.
Arizona Deer Season
There are several species of deer that are excellent hunting targets in Arizona. Obtaining a deer hunting license in Arizona is sometimes dependent on luck of the draw.
Both white-tailed deer and musk deer may be found in Arizona. Although mule deer are widespread, white-tailed deer are restricted to the northern regions of the state.
To hunt one of these animals, you must first enter a lottery. Annual estimates of deer populations are used to set annual bag limits for hunting.
| Arizona Deer Season | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Deer (Archery Only) Non Permit Tag Required | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Thursday-September 8, 2022 |
| Deer (Archery Only) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Thursday-September 8, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-October 7, 2022 | Thursday-October 13, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-October 14, 2022 | Thursday-October 20, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-October 21, 2022 | Sunday-October 30, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-October 21, 2022 | Sunday-October 30, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-October 21, 2022 | Thursday-October 27, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-October 21, 2022 | Sunday-October 30, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-October 21, 2022 | Thursday-October 27, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-October 21, 2022 | Thursday-October 27, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-October 28, 2022 | Thursday-November 3, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-October 28, 2022 | Sunday-November 6, 2022 |
| Deer (Archery Only) | Friday-October 28, 2022 | Thursday-November 10, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-October 28, 2022 | Sunday-November 6, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-October 28, 2022 | Thursday-November 3, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-November 4, 2022 | Thursday-November 10, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-November 4, 2022 | Thursday-November 10, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-November 4, 2022 | Sunday-November 13, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-November 11, 2022 | Thursday-November 17, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-November 11, 2022 | Thursday-November 17, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-November 11, 2022 | Thursday-November 17, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-November 11, 2022 | Thursday-November 17, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-November 18, 2022 | Thursday-November 24, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-November 25, 2022 | Sunday-December 4, 2022 |
| Deer (Archery Only) | Friday-December 9, 2022 | Tuesday-January 31, 2023 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-December 9, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 |
| Deer (Archery Only)–Non Permit Tag Required | Friday-December 9, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-December 9, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 |
| Deer (General) | Friday-December 9, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Friday-December 16, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 |
| Deer (Archery Only)– Non Permit Tag Required | Sunday-January 1, 2023 | Tuesday-January 31, 2023 |
Arizona Antelope Seasons
| Arizona Antelope Season | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope (Archery 4) | Friday-August 5, 2022 | Thursday-August 18, 2022 | Unit 19A. |
| Antelope (Archery 2) | Friday-August 12, 2022 | Thursday-August 25, 2022 | Unit 7 & 9. |
| Antelope (Archery 1) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Thursday-September 8, 2022 | 11M |
| Antelope (Archery 3) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Unit 1, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6B, 10, 12A, 12B, 15A, 15B, 17B, 19B, 18A, 18B, 31, 32, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B |
| Antelope (General 1) | Friday-September 2, 2022 | Sunday-September 11, 2022 | Unit 1, 2A, 2C, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 10, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 17A, 18B, 30A, 31, 32, 35A. |
| Antelope (Muzzleloader 1) | Friday-September 2, 2022 | Sunday-September 11, 2022 | Unit 2B, 3B, 8, 15A, 15B. |
| Antelope (Muzzleloader 2) | Friday-September 2, 2022 | Thursday-September 8, 2022 | Unit 17B, 19B, 18A, 19A |
| Antelope (General 2) | Friday-September 9, 2022 | Thursday-September 15, 2022 | Unit 18A, 19B, 19A. |
| Antelope (General 3) | Friday-September 30, 2022 | Sunday-October 9, 2022 | Unit 3A, 7, 9. |
| Antelope (Muzzleloader 3) | Friday-September 30, 2022 | Sunday-October 9, 2022 | Unit 8. |
Arizona Elk Seasons
| Arizona Elk Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones | Information Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk (HAM Non Permit-Tag Required) | Saturday-January 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules and regulation. | |
| Elk (General Non Permit-Tag Required) | Saturday-January 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules and regulation. | https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/2022-Pronghorn-and-Elk-Regulations_220201.pdf |
| Elk (Limited Opportunity-General) | Friday-July 29, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules and regulation. | |
| Elk (Limited Opportunity-HAM) | Friday-July 29, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules and regulation. | |
| Elk (General) | Friday-September 9, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules and regulation. | https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/2022-Pronghorn-and-Elk-Regulations_220201.pdf |
| Elk (Archery-Only) | Friday-September 9, 2022 | Thursday-November 24, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules and regulation. | https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/2022-Pronghorn-and-Elk-Regulations_220201.pdf |
| Elk (Limited Opportunity-Archery-Only) | Friday-September 9, 2022 | Thursday-September 29, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules and regulation. | https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/2022-Pronghorn-and-Elk-Regulations_220201.pdf |
| Elk (Muzzleloader) | Friday-September 9, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules and regulation. | https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/2022-Pronghorn-and-Elk-Regulations_220201.pdf |
Arizona Bighorn Seasons
| Arizona Bighorn Season | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep (General-Rocky Mountain) | Saturday-October 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | Seasonal dates differ by zone. More information may be found in the rules. |
| Bighorn Sheep (General-Dessert) | Saturday-October 1, 2022 | Tuesday-December 31, 2002 | Seasonal dates differ by zone. More information may be found in the rules. |
Bison Seasons
| Arizona Bison Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bison (Spring General-2) | Friday-April 1, 2022 | Tuesday-June 7, 2022 | • 12A (except House Rock Wildlife Area), • 12B, and • 13A (House Rock Herd) |
| Bison (Spring General-3) | Friday-June 10, 2022 | Wednesday-June 22, 2022 | • 12A (except House Rock Wildlife Area), • 12B, and • 13A (House Rock Herd) |
| Bison (Spring General-4) | Friday-June 24, 2022 | Wednesday-July 27, 2022 | • 12A (except House Rock Wildlife Area), • 12B, and • 13A (House Rock Herd) |
| Bison (Spring General-5) | Friday-July 29, 2022 | Wednesday-August 17, 2022 | • 12A (except House Rock Wildlife Area), • 12B, and • 13A (House Rock Herd) |
| Bison (Limited Archery) | Thursday-August 25, 2022 | Wednesday-September 7, 2022 | Unit (12A, 12B, 13A.) |
| Bison (Limited Muzzleloader) | Thursday-September 15, 2022 | Wednesday-October 5, 2022 | Unit (12A, 12B, 13A.) |
| Bison (Limited General-1) | Thursday-October 13, 2022 | Wednesday-October 26, 2022 | Unit (12A, 12B, 13A.) |
| Bison (Limited General-2) | Thursday-November 3, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | Unit (12A, 12B, 13A.) |
| Bison (General) | Friday-November 4, 2022 | Tuesday-December 20, 2022 | Season dates vary by zone. More information may be found in the rules. (https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/2022-Arizona-Hunting-Regulations_220616.pdf) |
Arizona Bear Season
The black bear inhabits Arizona’s pinyon-juniper, oak, conifer, and chaparral woods. In Arizona, there is no major black bear population north of the Colorado River.
| Arizona Bear Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bear (General) | Friday-August 5, 2022 | Thursday-August 18, 2022 |
| Bear (General) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Thursday-September 8, 2022 |
| Bear (Archery-Only) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Thursday-September 29, 2022 |
| Bear (Archery-Only) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Thursday-September 8, 2022 |
| Bear (General) | Friday-September 30, 2022 | Thursday-November 3, 2022 |
| Bear (General) | Friday-September 30, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 |
| Bear (General) | Friday-November 4, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 |
Arizona Mountain Lions
| Arizona Mountain Lion Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lion (Archery) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Wednesday-May 31, 2023 | Unit 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M. See regs and mountain lion map for more details. |
| Mountain Lion (General) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Wednesday-May 31, 2023 | Statewide |
| Mountain Lion (Pursuit Only) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Sunday-May 31, 2020 | Statewide and Unit 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M. See regs and mountain lion map for more details. |
Bobcat & Coyote Seasons
| Arizona Bobcat & Coyote Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat (Shotgun) | Monday-August 1, 2022 | Friday-March 31, 2023 | Statewide open areas (except for National Wildlife Refuges) |
| Bobcat (General) | Monday-August 1, 2022 | Friday-March 31, 2023 | Statewide open areas (Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M are excluded, as are National Wildlife Refuges.) |
| Coyote (General-1) | Friday-July 1, 2022 | Friday-June 30, 2023 | Statewide open areas (More information may be found in the rules.) |
| Coyote (General-2) | Thursday-December 1, 2022 | Wednesday-May 31, 2023 | Unit 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 8, 10, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 31, 32, 42, 44A. |
Dove and Pigeon Seasons
| Arizona Dove & Pigeon Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove (Early) | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Thursday-September 15, 2022 | Statewide. Mourning and white-winged bag limit 15 per day. |
| Dove (Eurasian Collared) | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Thursday-August 31, 2023 | Statewide. Unlimited bag limit. |
| Dove (Late) | Friday-November 18, 2022 | Sunday-January 1, 2023 | Statewide. Mourning bag limit 15 per day. |
| Pigeon (Band-tailed) | Friday-September 30, 2022 | Thursday-October 13, 2022 | Statewide. Limit 2 per day. |
Duck Seasons Arizona
| Arizona Duck Season | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck (Youth Mountain Zone) | Saturday-October 1, 2022 | Sunday-October 2, 2022 | Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, (and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County.) |
| Duck (General Mountain Zone) | Friday-October 7, 2022 | Sunday-January 15, 2023 | Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, (and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County.) |
| Duck (General Desert Zone) | Sunday-October 23, 2022 | Tuesday-January 31, 2023 | Portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and (Units 10 and 12B through 46B) |
| Duck (Desert Zone-Youth) | Saturday-February 11, 2023 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | Portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and (Units 10 and 12B through 46B) |
Fox Seasons
| Arizona Fox Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox (Shotgun) | Monday-August 1, 2022 | Friday-March 31, 2023 | Statewide open areas (except National Wildlife Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) |
| Fox (General) | Monday-August 1, 2022 | Friday-March 31, 2023 | Statewide open areas (except National Wildlife Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M) |
Goose Seasons
| Arizona Goose & Grouse Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones/Note | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose (Mountain Zone-Youth) | Saturday-October 1, 2022 | Sunday-October 2, 2022 | Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, (and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County) | |
| Goose (General Mountain Zone) | Friday-October 7, 2022 | Sunday-January 15, 2023 | Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, (and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County) | |
| Goose (General Desert Zone) | Sunday-October 23, 2022 | Tuesday-January 31, 2023 | (Portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B) | |
| Goose (Desert Zone-Youth) | Saturday-February 11, 2023 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | (Portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B) | |
| Grouse (Dusky Grouse) | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Sunday-November 6, 2022 | Statewide Open Areas | A Bag limit 3 each day. |
| Quail – Gambel’s, Scaled, & California | Friday-October 14, 2022 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | Open areas statewide | Bag limit 15 each day aggregate |
| Quail – Mearns | Friday-December 2, 2022 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | Open areas statewide. | Bag limit 8 each day. |
Pheasant and Quail Season AZ 2022-2023
| Arizona Pheasant and Quail Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant (Shotgun Limited) | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Thursday-September 15, 2022 | Unit 40B. | Bag limit 2 each day. Roosters only. |
| Pheasant (Falconry) | Monday-September 12, 2022 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | Statewide Open areas (except National Wildlife Refuges) | |
| Pheasant (Archery) | Friday-October 14, 2022 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | Open areas statewide. | Bag limit 2 each day, Any pheasant. |
| Quail (Gambel’s, Scaled, and California) | Friday-October 14, 2022 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | Open areas statewide. | Bag limit 15 each day aggregate. |
| Quail (Mearns) | Friday-December 2, 2022 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | Open areas statewide. | Bag limit 8 each day. |
Rabbit Seasons
| Arizona Rabbit Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackrabbit | Friday-July 1, 2022 | Friday-June 30, 2023 | (Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge) |
| Cottontail Rabbit | Friday-July 1, 2022 | Friday-June 30, 2023 | Dates vary according to zone. More information may be found in the rules. |
| Cottontail Rabbit (Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot) | Friday-July 1, 2022 | Friday-June 30, 2023 | Season dates vary depending on where you hunt. More information may be found in the rules. |
Turkey Season
| Arizona Turkey Season | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones | Information Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey (Spring Rio Grande) | Friday-April 22, 2022 | Thursday-May 19, 2022 | Seasonal dates vary by zone. For further information, see the rules. | |
| Turkey (Archery Spring Gould’s) | Friday-April 22, 2022 | Thursday-May 26, 2022 | Seasonal dates vary by zone. For further information, see the rules. | |
| Turkey (Spring Merriam’s) | Friday-April 22, 2022 | Thursday-May 19, 2022 | Seasonal dates vary by zone. For further information, see the rules. | |
| Turkey (Spring Gould’s) | Friday-April 29, 2022 | Thursday-May 26, 2022 | Seasonal dates vary by zone. For further information, see the rules. | |
| Turkey (Archery Only Non Permit-Tag Required – Spring Merriam’s) | Friday-May 6, 2022 | Thursday-May 19, 2022 | 1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 12A, 23, and 27 | |
| Turkey (Fall – Archery Nonpermit Tag) | Friday-August 19, 2022 | Thursday-September 8, 2022 | Any Turkey. Open areas: 1, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (excluding Camp Navajo), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11M, 12A, 23 and 27 | |
| Turkey (Fall – Limited Weapon Shotgun shooting shot) | Friday-September 30, 2022 | Thursday-October 6, 2022 | ||
| Turkey (Fall – Nonpermit Tag required-Youth) | Friday-September 30, 2022 | Monday-October 10, 2022 | Shotgun with limited ammunition. Seasonal dates vary; verify rules for precise unit dates. |  https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/2022-Arizona-Hunting-Regulations_220616.pdf |
For comprehensive guide read Arizona Turkey Hunting Season 2023
Upland Bird Season
| Arizona Upland Bird Season | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones | Bag limit 5 per day. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chukar Partridge | Thursday-September 1, 2022 | Sunday-February 12, 2023 | Open areas statewide. | Bag limit 5 each day. |
Javelina Seasons
| Arizona Javelina Seasons | Hunting Season Start Date | Hunting Season End Date | Zones/Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javelina (General Non Permit-Tag) | Saturday-January 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | |
| Javelina (Spring General Non Permit-Tag) | Friday-July 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | 39 South (see note 17), 40B (excluding Pima County), 41, 43A, and 43B (excluding National Wildlife Refuges) |
| Javelina (Archery Only Non Permit-Tag) | Friday-July 1, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A North, 7, 9, and 11M |
| Javelina (Archery Only Non Permit-Tag) | Friday-December 9, 2022 | Saturday-December 31, 2022 | 25M, 26M, and 38M |
Hunting Regulations
General
- Archery deer nonpermit-tag season is accessible to anybody with a valid Arizona hunting license and an over-the-counter tag.
- Any license dealer or AZGFD office may issue a nonpermit archery deer tag. A yearlong archery deer tag is unrestricted.
Bag limit.
- Arizona limits hunters to one deer each year.
- Deer taken during the over-the-counter, nonpermit-tag archery deer season cannot be followed up with another in the same year.
Reporting Terms
When reporting a kill, hunters must provide details such as their name, contact information, hunting license number, nonpermit tag number, email id, time of harvest, duration hunted, extra units hunted (with days), weapon, deer species taken, statistic of points on each of the left & right antler, plus loss of any injured deer.
An over-the-counter, nonpermit-tag deer caught with an archery bow does not need to undergo a physical examination prior to being taken.
Permits
It’s illegal to hunt deer without a valid license. The number of deer you kill will equal the number of permits you need. The cost is determined by factors such as the customer’s age, residency status, and nationality.
A permit requires an application and drawing to be processed. An application charge is in effect.
Then, the lottery will be the only way to get your hands on a permit. Whether a resident or a non-resident, you will be charged a different application fee.
Your tag can be transferred if you so choose. After purchase, the state will not reimburse the nominal transfer fee.
For purchase of license, you may refer to AZGFD portal.
Violations & Infractions
There are a lot of rules, but just a handful that account for the vast majority of hunting-related fines in the state.
- Using a weapon or other illegal tool to capture wild animals is one such offense.
- Always use the appropriate weapon for the season, and check that it satisfies all requirements, to ensure success.
- There is a 440-yard no-shooting zone around all homes and other structures. Since this is a great distance, you should be far enough from any structures while firing.
- Hunters must remove trash and discarded shot shells. Littering is punishable by fines. Check your community’s dead-animal disposal guidelines.
- Street-firing is illegal. This is another crime that goes unpunished. Shining a spotlight is illegal if cars shine lights at deer.
Associated Fines
- Any hunting-related offence may result in a five-year license suspension. Negative hunting habits include irresponsible gun usage, livestock slaughter, waste disposal, and needless game meat eating. Multiple crimes may lengthen your license suspension.
- The state mandates animal politeness. White-tailed deer are valued over $3,000 each. Illegally killing a deer may result in state fines. Bigger deer and bucks cost more.
- Anyone who reports illegally killed deer or other big wildlife might win $500.
For complete hunting regulation you may read on the Arizona Game & Fish Department website.
Hunting Location
There are several hunting areas in Arizona. All around Arizona, even on Forest Service and BLM territory, hunting is permitted. But many state and national parks aren’t.
Obtainable are maps covering almost every region. Nonetheless, you should get in touch with the company itself. Currently, there are no maps available from the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Moreover, it is important to check the hunting units. The borders between units vary depending on the kind of thing being measured. Take note of these limits and stay inside the hunting area designated on your license.
There are additional rules in certain locations. Be careful to double-check before heading out on a hunt.
Contacts for Hunting in Arizona
Address:
Arizona Game & Fish Department
5000 W Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85087
Phone Number:
602-942-3000
Website:
https://www.azgfd.com/
FAQ on Arizona Hunting Seasons
What can you hunt in Arizona without a license?
Any anyone under the age of ten, whether an Arizona resident or not, may hunt in the state without a license, with the exception of those seeking to pursue large game. A responsible adult of 18 years or older must accompany them at all times. 10-17-year-old Arizona residents and non-residents need a Youth Combination Hunting & Fishing License.
Can you hunt on your own land in Arizona?
Hunters on personal land, including landowners and anyone with approval to hunt there, must have a valid hunting or trapping license as well.