Arizona Shooting Hours
30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset under Arizona default rule, plus 2 species-specific exceptions.
Arizona Shooting Hours
2 Arizona species (Dove, Waterfowl) carry rules that depart from the statewide default.
Arizona shooting-hours quirks
The AZ-specific timing details that the standard half-hour rule doesn't capture
Arizona ignores daylight saving time except on Navajo Nation lands — that quirk creates a one-hour shift from neighboring states for half the year, and Navajo units run on a different clock from the rest of the state in summer.
Arizona Shooting Hours Rules
Codified by Arizona Game and Fish Department.
- Default Shooting Hours
- 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
- Species with Special Rules
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- Dove: 30min before to 0min after
- Waterfowl: 0min before to 0min after
- Wildlife Agency
- Arizona Game and Fish Department
Confirm with Arizona Game and Fish Department before each hunt — AZ reissues regulations annually.
Last verified: January 2026
Run the Arizona shooting hours calculator
The interactive calculator lives on the main tool page. It will pre-load with Arizona (AZ) and apply the 30 minutes/30 minutes default rule plus any species exceptions.
Arizona species exceptions
2 species depart from the default rule
| Species | Legal Start | Legal End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default (Most Game) | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | Standard rule |
| Dove | 30 minutes before sunrise | Sunset | Ends at sunset |
| Waterfowl | Sunrise | Sunset | Sunrise to sunset |
Arizona Shooting Hours FAQ
Specific questions about legal hunting times in Arizona.
What are the legal shooting hours in Arizona?
In Arizona, legal shooting hours for most game are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. However, specific species may have different rules - always check the species-specific regulations before hunting.
Do shooting hours vary by species in Arizona?
Yes, Arizona has different shooting hours for certain species. For example: Dove (30 min before sunrise to 0 min after sunset); Waterfowl (0 min before sunrise to 0 min after sunset). Always verify specific rules for your target species.
Where can I find official Arizona hunting regulations?
Official hunting regulations for Arizona can be found at the state wildlife agency website. Visit the official source for the most up-to-date information on shooting hours, seasons, and bag limits.
Do I need to adjust shooting hours for Daylight Saving Time in Arizona?
Arizona (except Navajo Nation) does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The calculator automatically uses Mountain Standard Time year-round for Arizona locations.
Are there special considerations for hunting in Arizona?
Arizona ignores daylight saving time except on Navajo Nation lands — that quirk creates a one-hour shift from neighboring states for half the year, and Navajo units run on a different clock from the rest of the state in summer.
Background reading: how shooting hours are defined · general FAQ.
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