Arizona 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Arizona's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Oct 23-Nov 1, 2026.
Archery Nonpermit-tag (OTC) Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer opens Aug 21, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
HAM (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader) Nonpermit-tag Javelina opens Jan 1, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Arizona Game & Fish Dept..
- firearm deer
- Oct 23-Nov 1, 2026
- archery deer
- Aug 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
- javelina
- Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
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Key seasons by species
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Arizona Game & Fish Dept. before hunting.
Deer
28 listed rowsDeer
Archery
Aug 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Dates vary based on open Hunt Areas, ranging from August 22, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
Deer
Muzzleloader Youth
Oct 3-Nov 30, 2025
Youth Muzzleloader: October 3–12, 2025 or November 21–30, 2025.
Deer
Youth
Oct 3-Nov 30, 2025
Youth dates vary starting October 3 through November 30, 2025.
Deer
Muzzleloader General
Oct 10-Dec 31, 2025
General Muzzleloader dates vary starting October 10 through December 31, 2025.
Deer
Firearm General
Oct 25-Dec 31, 2025
Firearms (General) dates vary from October 25 – December 31, 2025.
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Archery Nonpermit-tag (OTC)
Aug 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
OTC archery deer nonpermit-tag. Aug 21-Sep 10 in most units; Dec 11-Jan 31 in additional/same units. Jan 1-31 only for some southern units (25M, 26M, 45A-45C, 46A/46B). Mandatory harvest reporting required within 48 hours. Unit closes at sundown Wednesday after harvest limit is reached. Available starting Nov 2, 2026 for residents.
Zone: Multiple units statewide including 2A/2B/2C, 3B, 4A/4B, 5A/5B, 6A, 6B, 7/9, 8, 10, 15A-15D, 16A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 20B, 20C, 21, 22, 23, 24A, 24B, 25M, 26M, 27, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32,…
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Archery Hunt Permit-tag
Aug 21-Dec 31, 2026
Archery permit-tag hunts: Aug 21-Sep 10 most units; Oct 30-Nov 12 Unit 11M antlerless; Dec 11-31 Unit 11M. Hunt numbers 1199-1209. Some run Aug 21-Sep 10 AND Dec 11-31.
Zone: Units 1, 3A/3C, 11M, 12A/12B, 13A, 13B, 17A, 27
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Archery (Hunt Permit-Tag Required)
Aug 21-Dec 31, 2026
Archery permit-tag hunts Aug 21 - Sep 10, 2026 for most units. Unit 11M has additional Oct 30 - Nov 12 and Dec 11-31 seasons. Unit 17A: Aug 21-Sep 10 and Dec 11-31.
Zone: Units 1, 3A/3C, 11M, 12A/12B, 13A, 13B, 17A, 27
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
CHAMP (General)
Sep 18-Oct 29, 2026
Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit required. Three hunt numbers: Sep 18-24 (12A West), Oct 23-29 (7/9), Nov 13-19 (34A).
Zone: Units 12A West, 7/9, 34A
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
CHAMP General
Sep 18-Nov 19, 2026
CHAMP (Challenged Hunter Access/Mobility Permit) hunts. Hunt 1179: Sep 18-24 Unit 12A West; Hunt 1180: Oct 23-29 Units 7/9; Hunt 1181: Nov 13-19 Unit 34A
Zone: Units 7/9, 12A West, 34A
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Youth Muzzleloader
Oct 2-Nov 29, 2026
Hunt 1197: Oct 2-11 Units 15A-15D; Hunt 1198: Nov 20-29 Unit 16A
Zone: Units 15A/15B/15C/15D, 16A
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Youth-Only Muzzleloader
Oct 2-Nov 29, 2026
Youth-only muzzleloader seasons: Oct 2-11 (15A-15D) and Nov 20-29 (16A).
Zone: Units 15A/15B/15C/15D, 16A
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Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Youth-Only General
Oct 2-18, 2026
Youth-only hunts Oct 2-11, Oct 9-12, Oct 9-15, Oct 9-18 depending on unit. Nov 20-Nov 29 for some units. Hunt numbers 1152-1178.
Zone: Units 5A/5B, 10, 12A West, 17B/19A/19B/20A, 18B, 20B, 20C, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37B, 42
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Youth-Only General (Firearm)
Oct 2-18, 2026
Youth-Only seasons vary Oct 2-18; some units have Nov 20-29 youth season. Must be under 18.
Zone: Multiple units including 5A/5B, 10, 12A West, 17B/19A/19B/20A, 20B, 20C, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37B, 42
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 9-Dec 31, 2026
Muzzleloader seasons vary by unit: Oct 9-15 (36A), Oct 16-22 (30B), Oct 23-Nov 1 (3B, 6B, 15A-15D), Oct 23-29 (20B), Nov 6-12 (12A East, 12B West, 15A-15D), Nov 13-19 (33, 34A), Oct 30-Nov 5 (35A/35B), Dec 11-31 (3B, 35A/35B, 39/40A-42). Hunt numbers 1182-1196.
Zone: Units 3B, 6B, 12A East, 12B West, 15A/15B/15C/15D, 20B, 30B, 33, 34A, 35A/35B, 36A, 39/40A/40B/41/42
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 16-Nov 19, 2026
Muzzleloader season dates vary by unit, earliest Oct 16, latest Nov 19. Some late season Dec 11-31.
Zone: Units 3B, 6B, 12A East, 12B West, 15A/15B/15C/15D, 20B, 30B, 33, 34A, 35A/35B, 36A
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General (Firearm)
Oct 23-Nov 1, 2026
Multiple hunt numbers with varying open dates Oct 23-Nov 19, 2026. Earliest open date Oct 23, latest close date Nov 19 for first season group. Some units have additional late seasons Dec 11-Dec 31, 2026.
Zone: Various units (1, 2A/2B/2C, 3A/3C, 4A/4B, 10, 12A/12B, 13A, 13B, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 32, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37A, 37B, 68 series)
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 23-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt numbers 1001-1073; multiple units with varying dates Oct 23-Nov 1. Some hunts run Oct 30-Nov 5, Nov 6-Nov 15, Nov 13-Nov 22, Nov 20-Nov 29, Dec 11-Dec 31. Dates vary by hunt number and unit.
Zone: Various units statewide (1, 2A/2B/2C, 3A/3C, 4A/4B, 5A/5B, 6A, 10, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 21, 27, 29, 30A, 30B, 36A, 36B, 36C)
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General - Late Season
Oct 30-Nov 8, 2026
Hunt numbers vary; Oct 30-Nov 5, Oct 30-Nov 8, Nov 6-Nov 12, Nov 6-Nov 15, Nov 13-Nov 19, Nov 13-Nov 22, Nov 20-Nov 29 depending on unit
Zone: Units 5A/5B, 6A, 6B, 7/9, 8, 20B, 20C, 21, 22, 23, 24A, 24B, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37A, 37B
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General (Firearm) - Second Season
Oct 30-Nov 8, 2026
Second firearm season group Oct 30 - Nov 8.
Zone: Units 5A/5B, 6A, 6B, 7/9, 8, 20C, 21, 22, 23, 24A, 24B, 27, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37A, 37B
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General (Firearm) - Third Season
Nov 6-15, 2026
Third firearm season group various units.
Zone: Units 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A/43B, 44A/44B, 45A/45B/45C, 46A/46B, 6B, 8
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General (Firearm) - Nov 13 Group
Nov 13-22, 2026
Nov 13 season group, various units, close dates vary Nov 19-22.
Zone: Units 13A, 24A, 24B, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37A, 37B
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General (Firearm) - Nov 20 Group
Nov 20-29, 2026
Nov 20 season group.
Zone: Units 12A East/West, 12B/12B West, 13B, 18B, 20B
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Youth-Only General (Firearm) - Nov
Nov 20-29, 2026
Youth-only late November season.
Zone: Units 18B, 33, 36A, 36B, 36C, 42
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General (Firearm) - Nov 27 Group
Nov 27-Dec 6, 2026
Nov 27 season group, closes Dec 6.
Zone: Units 24A, 24B, 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General - December Season
Dec 11-31, 2026
Late December general deer hunts in select units. Hunt numbers 1004, 1010, 1030, 1037, 1059, 1075, 1077, 1081, 1084, 1087, 1091, 1095, 1098, 1103, 1107, 1111, 1115, 1119, 1123, 1127, 1131, 1135, 1139, 1143, 1147, 1151
Zone: Units 3A/3C, 6A, 6B/8, 7/9, 19B, 22, 24A, 24B, 27, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37B
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
General (Firearm) - Late Season
Dec 11-31, 2026
Late season general deer hunts in multiple units.
Zone: Various units including 3A/3C, 6A, 7/9, 19B, 22, 24A, 24B, 27, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C
Mule Deer / Whitetail Deer
Muzzleloader - Late
Dec 11-31, 2026
Late muzzleloader season.
Zone: Units 3B, 35A/35B, 39/40A/40B/41/42
Turkey
24 listed rowsMerriam's Turkey
Archery Only
May 9-22, 2025
Spring Archery-Only for Merriam's Turkey: May 9–22, 2025. Gould's Turkey archery dates not specified.
Zone: Spring
Merriam's Turkey
Archery-Only (Spring)
May 9-22, 2025
Spring Archery-Only for Merriam's Turkey: May 9–22, 2025. Gould's Turkey dates not specified.
Merriam's Turkey
Archery-Only (Hunt Permit-Tag)
Aug 28-Sep 10, 2026
Military and other permit holders only. 10 total permits.
Zone: Camp Navajo in Unit 6B
Merriam's Turkey
Archery Permit-tag (Military)
Aug 28-Sep 10, 2026
7 permits for military, 3 for others. Draw required.
Zone: Camp Navajo in Unit 6B
Turkey
Youth Non-Permit Tag Limited Weapon Shotgun
Apr 18-May 22, 2025
Youth Only Non-Permit Tag (Limited Weapon Shotgun Shooting): April 18–24 and May 9–22, 2025.
Zone: Spring
Turkey
Youth Limited Weapon Shotgun
Apr 18-May 22, 2025
Youth Only Limited Weapon Shotgun Shooting Shot: April 18–24 and May 9–22, 2025.
Zone: Spring
Turkey
Youth Limited Weapon Shotgun (Spring)
Apr 18-May 22, 2025
Youth Only Limited Weapon Shotgun Shooting Shot: April 18–24 and May 9–22, 2025.
Turkey
Youth Non-Permit Tag Limited Weapon Shotgun (Spring)
Apr 18-May 22, 2025
Youth Only Non-Permit Tag (Limited Weapon Shotgun Shooting): April 18–24 and May 9–22, 2025.
Turkey
Limited Weapon Shotgun
Apr 25-May 22, 2025
Spring season. Dates vary by subspecies and Hunt Number: April 25–May 1, May 2–22, or May 9–22, 2025.
Zone: Spring
Turkey
Limited Weapon-Shotgun (Spring)
Apr 25-May 22, 2025
Spring season. Dates vary by subspecies and Hunt Number: April 25–May 1, May 2–22, or May 9–22, 2025.
Turkey
Archery Nonpermit Tag (Fall)
Aug 22-Sep 11, 2025
Fall Archery Nonpermit Tag.
Turkey
Archery Nonpermit Tag
Aug 22-Sep 11, 2025
Fall Archery Nonpermit Tag.
Zone: Fall
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Turkey
Archery Permit Tag
Aug 29-Sep 11, 2025
Fall Archery Permit Tag.
Zone: Fall
Turkey
Archery Permit Tag (Fall)
Aug 29-Sep 11, 2025
Fall Archery Permit Tag.
Turkey
Limited Weapon Shotgun (Fall)
Oct 3-9, 2025
Fall Limited Weapon Shotgun.
Turkey
Youth
Oct 3-13, 2025
Fall Youth: October 3–9 or October 3–13, 2025.
Zone: Fall
Turkey
Limited Weapon Shotgun
Oct 3-9, 2025
Fall Limited Weapon Shotgun season.
Zone: Fall
Turkey
Youth (Fall)
Oct 3-13, 2025
Fall Youth: October 3–9 or October 3–13, 2025.
Turkey
Archery Nonpermit-tag
Aug 21-Sep 10, 2026
Archery-only nonpermit-tag turkey. OTC purchase required.
Zone: Units 1, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), 7, 8, 10, 11M, 12A, 23, 27
Turkey
Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot
Oct 2-8, 2026
Hunt numbers 4501-4512. Total 3,275 permits. Draw required.
Zone: Units 1, 3C, 4A/4B, 5A, 5B South, 6A, 6B, 7, 8/10, 12A, 23, 27
Turkey
Youth-Only Nonpermit-tag (Limited Weapon-Shotgun)
Oct 2-12, 2026
Youth-only nonpermit-tag. Purchasable OTC from license dealer or Department office.
Zone: Units 1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 27 (Oct 2-8); Unit 12A (Oct 2-12)
Wild Turkey
Archery-Only (Nonpermit-Tag)
Aug 21-Sep 10, 2026
Archery-only fall turkey nonpermit-tag. Bow and arrow or crossbow only.
Zone: Units 1, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (except Camp Navajo), 7, 8, 10, 11M, 12A, 23, 27
Wild Turkey
Youth-Only Nonpermit-Tag (Shotgun)
Oct 2-12, 2026
Youth-only turkey: Oct 2-8 for units 1/4A/4B/6A/27; Oct 2-12 for Unit 12A. Nonpermit-tag purchased over the counter.
Zone: Units 1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 12A, 27
Wild Turkey
Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot (General)
Oct 2-8, 2026
Fall turkey general season. Shotgun shooting shot, crossbow, or bow and arrow only. 3,275 total permits.
Zone: Units 1, 3C, 4A/4B, 5A, 5B South, 6A, 6B, 7, 8/10, 12A, 23, 27
Bear
Bear
General Non-Permit
Mar 21-Apr 24, 2025
Spring General Non-Permit. Dates vary for certain zones.
Zone: Spring
Bear
Archery Only
opens Aug 1, 2025
Fall Archery Only. Dates vary starting August 2025. Exact open date not specified.
Zone: Fall
Bear
General
opens Aug 8, 2025
Fall General season. Dates vary by Hunt Area starting August 8, 2025. Close date not specified.
Zone: Fall
Black Bear
General Non-Permit (Spring)
Mar 21-Apr 24, 2025
Spring Bear. Dates vary for certain zones.
Black Bear
Archery Only (Fall)
opens Aug 1, 2025
Fall Archery Only Bear. Dates vary starting August 2025.
Black Bear
General (Fall)
opens Aug 8, 2025
Fall General Bear. Dates vary by Hunt Area starting August 8, 2025.
Black Bear
General
Aug 7-Dec 31, 2026
OTC nonpermit-tag. Season dates vary by unit. Early archery season Aug 7-20 in 3B, 4B. Aug 21-Sep 10 archery in many units. Oct 2 general season start in most units. Oct 30 start in some units. Nov 6 start in 3C and 35A/35B. Dec 31 end. Mandatory reporting within 48 hrs; physical inspection within 10 days. Female harvest limits apply by unit.
Zone: Units 1/2A/2B/2C/27, 3B, 3C, 4A/5A, 4B, 5B/6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 10/18A/19B, 16A, 17A/17B/18B, 19A, 20A/20B/20C, 21, 22 North, 22 South, 23 North, 23 South, 24A, 24B, 28, 29/30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B…
Black Bear
Archery-Only
Aug 14-Oct 29, 2026
Archery-only bear season. Earliest open Aug 14 (Units 1/2A/2B/2C/27), general archery Aug 21-Sep 10 or Oct 1 for most units. 50 total archery permits.
Zone: Units 1/2A/2B/2C/27, 3B, 3C, 4B, 6B/11M, 19A, 23N, 29/30A, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A/35B
Black Bear
Archery
Aug 14-Oct 29, 2026
Archery-only bear season. Aug 14-20 in Units 1/2A/2B/2C/27; Aug 21-Sep 10 in most units; Aug 21-Oct 1 in southern units; Oct 2-29 in Units 35A/35B. Total 50 permits. Female harvest limits apply.
Zone: Units 1/2A/2B/2C/27, 3B, 3C, 4B, 6B/11M, 19A, 23 North, 29/30A, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A/35B, Fort Huachuca Unit 35A
Elk
Elk
Archery
opens Aug 1, 2025
Dates vary by Hunt Area with earliest opening date of August 1, 2025. HAMs (handgun, archery, muzzleloader, shotgun) additional opportunities available.
Elk
Firearm General
opens Sep 12, 2025
Dates vary by Hunt Area with earliest opening day of September 12, 2025.
Elk
Muzzleloader
opens Sep 26, 2025
Dates vary by Hunt Area with earliest opening date of September 26, 2025.
Elk
Youth
Oct 3-16, 2025
Youth: October 3–12 or October 10–16, 2025.
Dove
Dove
Early Season
Sep 1-15, 2025
Statewide Early Season Dove.
Zone: Statewide
Dove
Late Season
Nov 21, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Statewide Late Season Dove.
Zone: Statewide
Eurasian Collared Dove
General
Sep 1, 2025-Aug 31, 2026
Statewide Eurasian Collared Dove season.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Pheasant
Limited Weapon
Sep 1-15, 2025
Limited Weapon Pheasant.
Pheasant
Archery
Oct 17, 2025-Feb 8, 2026
Archery Pheasant.
Pheasant
Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot
Sep 1-15, 2026
Any rooster pheasant only during this early season.
Zone: Unit 40B
Pheasant
Falconry-Only
Sep 7, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Any pheasant. Falconry only.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs)
Pheasant
Falconry
Sep 7, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Any pheasant. Falconry-only season.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs)
Pheasant
Archery-Only
Oct 16, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Any pheasant. Bow and arrow or crossbow only.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs)
Pheasant
Archery
Oct 16, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Any pheasant. Archery-only season statewide.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs)
Quail
Any Quail
Falconry
Sep 1, 2026-Mar 4, 2027
Jul 1-Mar 31 in Units 25M, 26M, 38M. Falconry-only quail season.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Any Quail
Falconry-Only
Sep 1, 2026-Mar 4, 2027
Falconry-only quail season with longer season than general.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M) plus 25M/26M/38M Jul 1 2026-Mar 31 2027
Gambel's, Scaled and California Quail
General
Oct 16, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Bill Williams River, Cabeza Prieta, Cibola, Havasu, Imperial, Kofa, Leslie Canyon, San Bernardino NWRs also open Oct 16-Feb 7. Quail hunters in Units 36A, 36B, 36C advised of endangered masked bobwhite presence near Buenos Aires NWR.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs)
Gambel's/Scaled/California Quail
General
Oct 16, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
General quail season for Gambel's, Scaled and California quail.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs) plus specific NWRs: Bill Williams River, Cabeza Prieta, Cibola, Havasu, Imperial, Kofa, Leslie Canyon, San Bernardino
Mearns' (Montezuma) Quail
General
Dec 4, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Mearns' quail season opens later than other quail species.
Zone: Statewide including San Bernardino NWR (excl. other NWRs)
Mearns' (Montezuma) Quail
General
Dec 4, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Mearns' quail season opens later than other quail.
Zone: Statewide including San Bernardino NWR (excluding all other NWRs)
Quail
General
Oct 17, 2025-Feb 8, 2026
Quail season: October 17, 2025–February 8, 2026 or December 5, 2025–February 8, 2026 depending on area.
Grouse
Chukar Partridge
General
Sep 1, 2025-Feb 8, 2026
Chukar Partridge season.
Dusky Grouse
General
Sep 1-Nov 8, 2026
No migratory bird stamp required for dusky grouse.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Unit 31)
Dusky Grouse
General
Sep 1-Nov 8, 2026
Migratory bird stamp not required. Hunters encouraged to submit wings at barrels. Contact smallgame@azgfd.gov.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs and Unit 31)
Grouse
General
Sep 1-Nov 9, 2025
Grouse season September 1–November 9, 2025.
Rabbit
Cottontail Rabbit
General
Jul 1, 2025-Jun 30, 2026
Cottontail Rabbit July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 with some exceptions based on Open Areas.
Cottontail Rabbit
Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Bill Williams River and San Bernardino NWRs open Sep 1-Feb 7. Shotgun shooting shot, crossbow, bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons, slingshots and falconry.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs)
Cottontail Rabbit
Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Shotgun shot, crossbow, bow, pneumatic, slingshot, falconry. Bill Williams River and San Bernardino NWRs: Sep 1-Feb 7.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs)
Cottontail Rabbit
General
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Buenos Aires and Cabeza Prieta NWRs open Jul 1-Jun 30. Cibola and Imperial NWRs open Sep 1-Feb 7. Kofa NWR open Oct 16-Feb 7. Leslie Canyon NWR open Aug 21-Feb 25. Havasu NWR open Sep 1-Mar 15.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, portions of 20B and 42)
Cottontail Rabbit
Falconry-Only
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Falconry only season.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs)
Cottontail Rabbit
General
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round general cottontail season. NWR seasons: Buenos Aires/Cabeza Prieta year-round; Cibola/Imperial Sep 1-Feb 7; Kofa Oct 16-Feb 7; Leslie Canyon Aug 21-Feb 25; Havasu Sep 1-Mar 15.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, portions of Units 20B and 42). Various NWR dates vary.
Squirrel
Tree Squirrel
General
Jul 1, 2025-Jun 30, 2026
General Tree Squirrel Open Area 31.
Zone: Open Area 31
Tree Squirrel
Archery
Aug 22-Oct 2, 2025
Archery Tree Squirrel: August 22–October 2 or August 22–September 11, 2025.
Tree Squirrel
General
Sep 1, 2025-May 31, 2026
General Tree Squirrel Open Area 33.
Zone: Open Area 33
Tree Squirrel
Limited Weapon
Oct 3, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Limited Weapon Tree Squirrel.
Tree Squirrel
General
Oct 3, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
General Statewide Tree Squirrel.
Zone: Statewide
Tree Squirrel
Archery-Only
Aug 21-Oct 1, 2026
Archery-only pre-season squirrel hunt.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Units 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B) for main season; Units 12A/12B/13A/13B: Aug 21-Sep 10
Tree Squirrel
Falconry-Only
Aug 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Sport falconry license required.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Units 31 and 33)
Tree Squirrel
Falconry
Aug 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Falconry-only tree squirrel season.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs and Units 31 and 33)
Tree Squirrel
Archery
Aug 21-Oct 1, 2026
Aug 21-Sep 10 in Units 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B. Any tree squirrel except Mt. Graham red squirrel.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs and Units 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B)
Tree Squirrel
General
Oct 2, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Any tree squirrel except Mount Graham red squirrel. Unit 31: Jul 1 2026 - Jun 30 2027 (tassel-eared only). Unit 33: Sep 1 2026 - May 31 2027 (tassel-eared only).
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Unit 11M)
Tree Squirrel
Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot
Oct 2, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Shotgun shot, crossbow, bow and arrow, pneumatic weapons, slingshots and falconry only.
Zone: Unit 11M
Furbearer
Bobcat
General (Daylight)
Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Bobcat season. Raw pelt must have bobcat seal before sale or export. Various NWR seasons also open.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Bobcat, Foxes, Ringtail, Weasel, Badger
General (Daylight Hours)
Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Cabeza Prieta NWR open Aug 1-Mar 31 (bobcat and foxes). Buenos Aires NWR open Aug 1-Mar 31 (raccoon, bobcat, foxes, ringtail, badger). Leslie Canyon NWR open Aug 21-Feb 25. Havasu NWR open Sep 1-Mar 15 (coyote, bobcat, foxes). Bobcat seal required for export/sale.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Coyote
General (Daylight)
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round coyote season. Artificial light allowed during daylong seasons but not from vehicle. Dec 1 - May 31 2027 additional coyote season with daylong shooting in select units (4A, 4B north of I-40, 5A, 5B, 8, 10, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 15A-15D, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 31, 32, 42, 44A).
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Fox
General (Daylight)
Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Fox season concurrent with bobcat season.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Raccoon
Pursuit-Only
Jul 1-31, 2026
Also Apr 1-Jun 30, 2027. Dogs may pursue raccoon but shall not kill or capture.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Raccoon
Pursuit-Only
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Pursuit only with dogs Jul 1-31, 2026 and Apr 1-Jun 30, 2027. No kill or capture.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Raccoon
General (Daylong)
Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Daylong (24-hour) shooting hours. Artificial light allowed but not from vehicle.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Raccoon
General (Daylong Hours)
Aug 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Daylong (24-hour) shooting hours. Raccoon may be taken at night with artificial light not attached to vehicle.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Small Game
Crow
General
Sep 1-Dec 31, 2026
Other birds and mammals Commission Order 14. General and falconry seasons available.
Zone: Units 1, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11M, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19B, 27 (excl. NWRs)
Migratory Birds
Bandtailed Pigeon
General
Sep 26-Oct 9, 2025
Bandtailed Pigeon season.
Sandhill Crane
General
opens Nov 14, 2025
Dates vary based on hunting area starting November 14, 2025.
Sandhill Crane
Archery
Nov 13-15, 2026
Hunt 9018. 12 permits. Archery-only sandhill crane.
Zone: Units 30A, 30B, 31 and 32
Sandhill Crane
Archery-Only
Nov 13-15, 2026
Archery-only sandhill crane hunt. 12 permits. Bow and arrow or crossbow.
Zone: Units 30A, 30B, 31, 32
Sandhill Crane
General
Nov 20, 2026-Jan 25, 2027
Hunt numbers 9001-9016, 9501-9503. 3-day hunt periods. Shooting hours: one-half hour before sunrise until sunset. Mandatory check station of all harvested cranes this year. All General hunts require mandatory physical inspection. 966 total permits. Units 28/29: Nov 20-Dec 13. Units 30A/30B/31/32: Nov 20-Dec 20, 2026 and Jan 9-25, 2027.
Zone: Units 28, 29, 30A/30B/31/32
Sandhill Crane
Youth-Only General
Dec 5-7, 2026
Hunt 9017. 42 permits.
Zone: Units 30A, 30B, 31 and 32
Sandhill Crane
Youth-Only General
Dec 5-7, 2026
Youth-only sandhill crane hunt. 42 permits. Willcox Playa and Whitewater Draw Wildlife Areas closed to sandhill crane hunting.
Zone: Units 30A, 30B, 31, 32
Pronghorn
Pronghorn
Archery
Aug 22-Sep 11, 2025
Dates vary by Hunt Area: August 22–September 4 or August 22–September 11, 2025.
Pronghorn
Muzzleloader
Sep 5-Oct 12, 2025
Dates vary by Hunt Area: September 5–14 or October 3–12, 2025.
Pronghorn
General
Sep 5-Oct 12, 2025
Dates vary by Hunt Area. General seasons: September 5–14, September 12–18, or October 3–12, 2025.
Bison
18 listed rowsBison
General
Aug 1-Dec 23, 2025
Dates vary starting August 1–December 23, 2025 based on Hunt Number.
Bison
Limited Opportunity General
Sep 12-Dec 31, 2025
Hunt #7512: September 12–October 1, 2025.
Zone: Hunt #7512
Bison
Limited Opportunity General
Oct 17-30, 2025
Hunt #7513: October 17–30, 2025.
Zone: Hunt #7513
Bison
Limited Opportunity General
Nov 7-Dec 31, 2025
Hunt #7514: November 7–December 31, 2025.
Zone: Hunt #7514
Bison
General - Kaibab Plateau Cow
Jul 31-Aug 20, 2026
Hunt 7510. 12 permits. Cow bison only. Note: significant portion of herd may be in Grand Canyon NP where hunting not allowed.
Zone: Units 12A (excl. closure area in House Rock WA), 12B, 13A (Kaibab Plateau Herd)
Bison
General (Kaibab Plateau Herd - Cow)
Jul 31-Aug 20, 2026
Cow bison only. 12 permits. Note: significant portion of House Rock herd has moved to Grand Canyon NP where hunting is prohibited.
Zone: Units 12A, 12B, 13A (Kaibab Plateau Herd, excluding House Rock Wildlife Area closure)
Bison
Limited Opportunity - Kaibab Plateau Cow
Sep 11-Dec 31, 2026
Hunt numbers 7511 (Sep 11-Oct 1, 10 permits), 7512 (Oct 16-29, 5 permits), 7513 (Nov 6-Dec 31, 5 permits). Cow bison only.
Zone: Units 12A (excl. closure area in House Rock WA), 12B, 13A (Kaibab Plateau Herd)
Bison
Limited Opportunity (Kaibab Plateau Herd - Cow)
Sep 11-Dec 31, 2026
Cow bison only. Three hunt windows: Sep 11-Oct 1 (10 permits), Oct 16-29 (5 permits), Nov 6-Dec 31 (5 permits). 20 total limited opportunity permits.
Zone: Units 12A, 12B, 13A (Kaibab Plateau Herd, excluding House Rock closure)
Bison
General (House Rock Herd - Cow)
Nov 13-24, 2026
Designated cow bison only. Two hunt periods: Nov 13-17 (1 permit) and Nov 20-24 (1 permit). Hunter orientation meeting required.
Zone: House Rock Wildlife Area, Unit 12A East (House Rock Herd)
Bison
General - House Rock Herd Designated Cow
Nov 13-17, 2026
Hunt 7503. 1 permit.
Zone: House Rock Wildlife Area, Unit 12A East
Bison
General (Raymond Herd - Cow)
Nov 13-24, 2026
Designated cow bison only. Two hunt periods: Nov 13-17 (2 permits) and Nov 20-24 (2 permits). Hunter orientation meeting required.
Zone: Units 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd)
Bison
General - Raymond Herd Designated Cow
Nov 13-17, 2026
Hunt 7501. 2 permits. All hunters must attend orientation meeting. Mandatory online check-out within 3 days after season close.
Zone: Units 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd)
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Bison
General - House Rock Herd Designated Cow
Nov 20-24, 2026
Hunt 7504. 1 permit.
Zone: House Rock Wildlife Area, Unit 12A East
Bison
General - Raymond Herd Designated Cow
Nov 20-24, 2026
Hunt 7502. 2 permits.
Zone: Units 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd)
Bison
General (Raymond Herd - Yearling)
Dec 4-22, 2026
Designated yearling bison only. Three hunt periods: Dec 4-8, Dec 11-15, Dec 18-22 (2 permits each).
Zone: Units 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd)
Bison
General - House Rock Herd Designated Yearling
Dec 4-15, 2026
Hunt numbers 7508 (Dec 4-8), 7509 (Dec 11-15). 2 permits each.
Zone: House Rock Wildlife Area, Unit 12A East
Bison
General - Raymond Herd Designated Yearling
Dec 4-22, 2026
Hunt numbers 7505 (Dec 4-8), 7506 (Dec 11-15), 7507 (Dec 18-22). 2 permits each.
Zone: Units 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd)
Bison
General (House Rock Herd - Yearling)
Dec 4-15, 2026
Designated yearling bison only. Two hunt periods: Dec 4-8 (2 permits) and Dec 11-15 (2 permits).
Zone: House Rock Wildlife Area, Unit 12A East (House Rock Herd)
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion
General/Archery/Pursuit
Aug 22, 2025-May 31, 2026
General, Archery, Pursuit: August 22, 2025–May 31, 2026.
Mountain Lion
Archery-Only
Aug 21, 2026-May 31, 2027
Archery-only mountain lion in urban/metro management units.
Zone: Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M
Mountain Lion
General (Daylight Hours)
Aug 21, 2026-May 31, 2027
OTC nonpermit-tag. Harvest thresholds by zone. When threshold met, zone closes at sundown the following Wednesday. Mandatory reporting within 48 hrs; physical inspection within 10 days. Zones A through P with varying thresholds.
Zone: Statewide (including Buenos Aires and Cabeza Prieta NWRs; excluding other NWRs, Mohave County Park Lands, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Mountain Lion
Pursuit-Only
Aug 21, 2026-May 31, 2027
Dogs may pursue but shall not kill or capture mountain lion. Pursuit-only permit required.
Zone: Statewide (excluding all NWRs, Mohave County Park Lands, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Mountain Lion
General (Daylight Shooting Hours)
Aug 21, 2026-May 31, 2027
Nonpermit-tag OTC. Harvest thresholds by management zone; zone closes at sundown Wednesday after threshold reached. Mandatory reporting within 48 hours and physical inspection within 10 days.
Zone: Statewide (including Buenos Aires and Cabeza Prieta NWRs; excluding all other NWRs, Mohave County Park Lands, and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn Sheep
General
opens Oct 1, 2025
Dates vary based on Hunt Areas. Earliest open season begins October 1, 2025.
Desert Bighorn Sheep
General
Oct 1-Dec 31, 2026
Desert bighorn sheep general season. Dates vary by unit: earliest Nov 1, latest Dec 31. Mandatory physical inspection required within 3 days of season close. 152 total permits including Rocky Mountain.
Zone: Multiple units including 9/10, 12B East, 13A, 13B, 15A/15B/15C/15D, 16A, 18B, 22, 24B, 28, 31/32, 37A, 37B, 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42/44A, 43A, 43B, 44A/44B, 45A, 45B, 45C, 46A, 46B
Desert Bighorn Sheep
General
Oct 1-Dec 31, 2026
Hunt numbers 6001-6057. Season dates vary by unit: Oct 1-Dec 31, Nov 1-Dec 31, Nov 13-Dec 3, Nov 20-Dec 10, Nov 27-Dec 17, Dec 1-Dec 31, Dec 4-Dec 31, Dec 11-Dec 31. Mandatory physical inspection required within 3 days after season close. Canyon Lake drawdown starting Sep 16 may restrict Unit 22 Desert and 24B North.
Zone: Units 9/10, 12B East, 12B West, 13B North, 13B South, 15A/15B East, 15B West, 15C North, 15C South, 15D, 16A, 16A South/18B, 22 Desert, 24B South, 24B North, 28, 31/32, 37A North, 37A South, 37B, 39…
Desert Bighorn Sheep (One-horned)
Pioneer License - One-horned Ram
Nov 1-Dec 31, 2026
Pioneer license required. Hunt numbers 6801-6802. One-horned ram: one horn less than half the length of the other.
Zone: Units 15A/15B East/15D/16A/18B, Desert Hunt Area Unit 22/45A/45B/45C
Desert/Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Pioneer One-Horned Ram
Nov 1-Dec 31, 2026
Pioneer license required. Legal wildlife: one-horned ram (one horn less than half the length of the other). 3 total permits.
Zone: Desert: Units 15A/15B East/15D/16A/18B and Desert Hunt Area Unit 22/45A/45B/45C. Rocky Mountain: Units 1/2B/22/23/24A/27/28 North
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
General
Oct 1-Dec 31, 2026
Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Season dates vary Oct 1 - Dec 31 by unit/sub-unit.
Zone: Units 1/27, 4A/5A, 6A, 22, 23/24A, 27 (multiple sub-areas), 28
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
General
Oct 1-Dec 31, 2026
Hunt numbers 6501-6511. Dates vary: Oct 1-31, Nov 1-Nov 30, Nov 13-Dec 3, Dec 1-Dec 31, Dec 4-Dec 31. Mandatory physical inspection required.
Zone: Units 1/27 Black River, 1/2B South Fork, 4A/5A, 6A, 22 Rocky Mtn, 23/24A, 27 Lower Blue River, 27 Upper Blue River, 27 South/28 North
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (One-horned)
Pioneer License - One-horned Ram
Nov 1-Dec 31, 2026
Pioneer license required. Hunt number 6901.
Zone: Units 1, 2B, 22 Rocky Mtn Hunt Area, 23, 24A, 27, 28 North
Javelina
14 listed rowsJavelina
General Non-Permit
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2025
General Non-Permit season January–December 31, 2025.
Javelina
Archery Only Non-Permit
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2025
Archery Only Non-Permit Tag. Check open areas before hunting.
Javelina
Spring Archery
Jan 1-23, 2025
Spring Archery Javelina.
Javelina
Archery Spring
Jan 1-23, 2025
Spring Archery season.
Zone: Spring
Javelina
HAM Spring
Feb 17-17, 2025
HAM Spring season.
Javelina
HAM Spring
Feb 17-17, 2025
HAM Spring season.
Zone: Spring
Javelina
Youth General
Oct 3-Nov 20, 2025
Youth General dates vary starting October 3–November 20, 2025.
Javelina
HAM (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader) Nonpermit-tag
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
HAM (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader) nonpermit-tag. OTC purchase.
Zone: Units 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A North, 7, 9
Javelina
General Nonpermit-Tag
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Over-the-counter nonpermit-tag. Special restrictions apply (Notes 6 and 7 - military lands).
Zone: Units 39, 40B (excl. Pima County), 41, 43A, 43B (excl. NWRs)
Javelina
Archery Nonpermit-tag
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Archery-only nonpermit-tag javelina. 11M: Jan 1-Dec 31. 25M and 38M: Jan 1-31 and Dec 11-31. 26M: Jan 1-Feb 28 and Dec 11-31. Special restrictions apply.
Zone: Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M
Javelina
Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Archery-only javelina nonpermit-tag. Urban units have limited season dates (25M/38M: Jan 1-31 and Dec 11-31; 26M: Jan 1-Feb 28 and Dec 11-31).
Zone: Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M
Javelina
General Nonpermit-tag (OTC)
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Over-the-counter nonpermit-tag. Special restrictions apply for military lands (Notes 6 & 7).
Zone: Units 39 (partial), 40B (excl. Pima Co.), 41, 43A, 43B (excl. NWRs)
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Javelina
HAM Nonpermit-Tag (Handgun/Archery/Muzzleloader)
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
HAM methods only: handgun, archery, muzzleloader.
Zone: Units 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A North, 7, 9
Javelina
Youth-Only General
Oct 2-Nov 29, 2026
Youth-only javelina seasons vary Oct 2-11 and Nov 20-29. 880 total permits.
Zone: Units 10, 16A, 17B/19A/19B/20A, 18B, 20B, 28/31/32, 29/30A/30B, 33, 34A/34B/35A/35B, 37A/37B
Coyote
Coyote
General 1
Jul 1, 2025-Jun 30, 2026
General 1 Statewide: July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026.
Zone: Statewide
Coyote
General 2
Dec 1, 2025-May 31, 2026
General 2 for specific units: December 1, 2025–May 31, 2026. Check open units before hunting.
Zone: Specific Units
Coyote
General (Daylight Hours)
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Buenos Aires NWR open Jul 1-Jun 30. Cabeza Prieta NWR open Jul 1-Jun 30. Kofa and Imperial NWRs open Oct 16-Feb 7. Dec 1-May 31 with daylong hours in units 4A, 4B (north of I-40), 5A, 5B, 8, 10, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 15A-15D, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A, 31, 32, 42, 44A.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Coyote and Skunks
General (Daylight)
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round coyote and skunk season with daylight shooting hours. Buenos Aires NWR open year-round for coyote/skunks; Cabeza Prieta NWR open for coyote only; Kofa and Imperial NWR: Oct 16-Feb 7 for coyote/foxes.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs and Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Other
Chukar Partridge
General
Sep 1, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Any chukar. Hunters encouraged to report participation to Department.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs)
Chukar Partridge
General
Sep 1, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Any chukar. Hunters asked to provide contact info to smallgame@azgfd.gov for survey purposes.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs)
Coati
General
Sep 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Buenos Aires NWR open Sep 1-Mar 31. Leslie Canyon NWR open Sep 1-Feb 25.
Zone: Statewide (excl. NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, portions of 20B and 42)
Coati
General
Sep 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Coati bag limit is 1 per calendar year. Buenos Aires NWR also open Sep 1-Mar 31. Leslie Canyon NWR: Sep 1-Feb 25.
Zone: Statewide (excluding NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, portions of 20B and 42)
Crow
General
Sep 1-Dec 31, 2026
General crow season. Falconry also permitted Sep 1-Dec 31.
Zone: Units 1, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11M, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19B, 27 (excluding NWRs)
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
General
Jul 1, 2026-Mar 31, 2027
Other birds and mammals Commission Order 14.
Zone: Open areas north of Gila River (excl. NWRs, White Mountain Grasslands WA in Unit 1, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M)
Jackrabbit
General
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Year-round jackrabbit season. Leslie Canyon NWR: Aug 21-Feb 25 (black-tailed only). Havasu NWR: Sep 1-Mar 15 (black-tailed only).
Zone: Statewide (including Buenos Aires and Cabeza Prieta NWRs; excluding all other NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, portions of 20B and 42)
Jackrabbit (Black-tailed/Antelope)
General
Jul 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
Black-tailed jackrabbit at Leslie Canyon NWR Aug 21-Feb 25. At Havasu NWR Sep 1-Mar 15. Other birds and mammals Commission Order 14.
Zone: Statewide (incl. Buenos Aires and Cabeza Prieta NWRs; excl. other NWRs, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, portions of 20B and 42)
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Arizona Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Arizona?
August 21, 2026 is the first listed deer opener for Arizona; it is archery nonpermit-tag (otc) mule deer / whitetail deer Aug 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027.
When is Arizona's firearm deer season?
Oct 23-Nov 1, 2026 is the listed firearm deer window for Arizona. Check zone and permit details with Arizona Game & Fish Dept. before hunting.
When does spring turkey open in Arizona?
A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Arizona yet. Check Arizona Game & Fish Dept. for the latest turkey dates.
Do I need a license to hunt in Arizona?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Arizona hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Arizona Game & Fish Dept..
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