Hunting in Arizona
Everything you need to hunt legally in Arizona. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
365 days - from purchase
Wildlife Agency
AZGFD
Draw System
bonus points
Updated: January 2026
Arizona Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Arizona.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Arizona based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
5 species tracked
Find all Arizona hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $37 resident
Compare Arizona hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
13 species covered
Arizona bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Arizona hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Arizona hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Arizona License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $37.00 | $160.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $37.00 | $55.00 |
| Combo | $57.00 | N/A |
| Deer Tag | $41.00 | $300.00 |
Arizona Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Arizona.
Deer
Archery
Aug 22
to Sep 11
Deer
Rifle
Oct 25
to Nov 7
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 12
to Dec 23
Elk
Archery
Sep 12
to Sep 25
Elk
Rifle
Oct 11
to Oct 24
Arizona Game and Fish Department
AZGFD
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through Arizona Game and Fish portal.
Hunter Education
Arizona requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Arizona.
Store Your Arizona License in Hunter Passport
Keep your AZ hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.