Arizona Hunting Seasons

Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Arizona. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Arizona state resources.

Arizona Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery (Statewide)

August 22 – September 7, 2025 (early archery)
January 2–18, 2026 (late archery)

Muzzleloader

October 17 – October 26, 2025

General Rifle (Whitetail)

November 14 – November 23, 2025 (Unit varies; draw required)

General Rifle (Mule Deer)

October 17 – October 26, 2025 (draw required)

Youth Deer

October 10–12, 2025

Arizona Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Spring Archery

March 6 – May 11, 2026

Spring General (Shotgun/Archery)

April 3 – May 11, 2026 (draw permits; Merriam’s turkey)

Fall Turkey

September 5 – November 9, 2025 (archery only in most units)

Arizona Elk Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Elk

August 22 – September 7, 2025
September 26 – October 5, 2025

Muzzleloader Elk

October 10–19, 2025

General Rifle Elk (Bull)

October 24 – November 2, 2025
November 7–16, 2025

Arizona Antelope Seasons 2025-2026

General Antelope

Archery: August 1–31, 2025
Rifle: August 9–17, 2025

All Arizona big game hunts require draw permits. For complete regulations and draw dates, visit Arizona Game and Fish Department.

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Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Arizona Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Arizona state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

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Title	Season Begins	Season Ends	Game	Hunting Type	Type Details	Zone	Bag / Tag	Other Info	Season Length
Antelope > Archery 4	August 5, 2025	August 18, 2025	Antelope	Archery	None	Unit 19A.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	14
Antelope > Archery 2	August 12, 2025	August 25, 2025	Antelope	Archery	None	Unit 7 & 9.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	14
Antelope > Archery 1	August 19, 2025	September 8, 2025	Antelope	Archery	None	11M	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	21
Antelope > Archery 3	August 19, 2025	September 1, 2025	Antelope	Archery	None	Unit 1, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6B, 10, 12A, 12B, 15A, 15B, 17B, 19B, 18A, 18B, 31, 32, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	14
Antelope > General 1	September 2, 2025	September 11, 2025	Antelope	Archery	None	Unit 1, 2A, 2C, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 10, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 17A, 18B, 30A, 31, 32, 35A.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	10
Antelope > Muzzleloader 1	September 2, 2025	September 11, 2025	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 2B, 3B, 8, 15A, 15B.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	10
Antelope > Muzzleloader 2	September 2, 2025	September 8, 2025	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 17B, 19B, 18A, 19A	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	7
Antelope > General 2	September 9, 2025	September 15, 2025	Antelope	General	None	Unit 18A, 19B, 19A.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	7
Antelope > General 3	September 30, 2025	October 9, 2025	Antelope	General	None	Unit 3A, 7, 9.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	10
Antelope > Muzzleloader 3	September 30, 2025	October 9, 2025	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 8.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	10
Bear > General	August 5, 2025	August 18, 2025	Bear	General	None	Certain zones open during season dates.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	14
Bear > General	August 19, 2025	September 8, 2025	Bear	General	None	Certain zones open during season dates.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	21
Bear > Archery-Only	August 19, 2025	September 29, 2025	Bear	Archery	None	Certain zones open during season dates.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	42
Bear > Archery-Only	August 19, 2025	September 8, 2025	Bear	Archery	None	Certain zones open during season dates.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	21
Bear > General	September 30, 2025	November 3, 2025	Bear	General	None	Certain zones open during season dates.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	35
Bear > General	September 30, 2025	December 31, 2025	Bear	General	None	Certain zones open during season dates.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	93
Bear > General	November 4, 2025	December 31, 2025	Bear	General	None	Certain zones open during season dates.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	58
Bison -Spring General 2	April 1, 2025	June 7, 2025	Bison	General	None	12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	68
Bison > Spring General 3	June 10, 2025	June 22, 2025	Bison	General	None	12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	13
Bison > Spring General 4	June 24, 2025	July 27, 2025	Bison	General	None	12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	34
Bison > Spring General 5	July 29, 2025	August 17, 2025	Bison	General	None	12A (excluding House Rock Wildlife Area), 12B, and 13A (House Rock Herd)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	20
Bison > Limited Archery	August 25, 2025	September 7, 2025	Bison	Archery	None	Unit 12A, 12B, 13A.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	14
Bison > Limited Muzzleloader	September 15, 2025	October 5, 2025	Bison	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 12A, 12B, 13A.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	21
Bison > Limited General 1	October 13, 2025	October 26, 2025	Bison	General	None	Unit 12A, 12B, 13A.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	14
Bison > Limited General 2	November 3, 2025	December 31, 2025	Bison	General	None	Unit 12A, 12B, 13A.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	59
Bison > General	November 4, 2025	December 20, 2025	Bison	General	None	Season dates vary in each zone.	N/A	See regulations for more details:	47
Bobcat > Shotgun	August 1, 2025	March 31, 2026	Bobcat	Shotgun	None	Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife\nRefuges)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	243
Bobcat > General	August 1, 2025	March 31, 2026	Bobcat	General	None	Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	243
Coyote > General 1	July 1, 2025	June 30, 2026	Coyote	General	None	Open areas statewide. See regulations for further details.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	365
Coyote > General 2	December 1, 2025	May 31, 2026	Coyote	General	None	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.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	182
Deer > Archery Only > Non Permit Tag Required	August 19, 2025	September 8, 2025	Deer	Archery Only	None	Hunting is open to certain zones and may need special draw tag. Check regulations for more details:	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	21
Deer > Archery Only	August 19, 2025	September 8, 2025	Deer	Archery Only	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	21
Deer > Muzzleloader	October 7, 2025	October 13, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > Muzzleloader	October 14, 2025	October 20, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	October 21, 2025	October 30, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	10
Deer > Muzzleloader	October 21, 2025	October 30, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	10
Deer > Muzzleloader	October 21, 2025	October 27, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	October 21, 2025	October 30, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	10
Deer > General	October 21, 2025	October 27, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	October 21, 2025	October 27, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > Muzzleloader	October 28, 2025	November 3, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	October 28, 2025	November 6, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	10
Deer > Archery Only	October 28, 2025	November 10, 2025	Deer	Archery Only	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	14
Deer > Muzzleloader	October 28, 2025	November 6, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	10
Deer > General	October 28, 2025	November 3, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > Muzzleloader	November 4, 2025	November 10, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	November 4, 2025	November 10, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	November 4, 2025	November 13, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	10
Deer > General	November 11, 2025	November 17, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	November 11, 2025	November 17, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	November 11, 2025	November 17, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > Muzzleloader	November 11, 2025	November 17, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	November 18, 2025	November 24, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	7
Deer > General	November 25, 2025	December 4, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	10
Deer > Archery Only	December 9, 2025	January 31, 2026	Deer	Archery Only	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	54
Deer > Muzzleloader	December 9, 2025	December 31, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	23
Deer > Archery Only > Non Permit Tag Required	December 9, 2025	December 31, 2025	Deer	Archery Only	None	Hunting is open to certain zones and may need special draw tag.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	23
Deer > General	December 9, 2025	December 31, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	23
Deer > General	December 9, 2025	December 31, 2025	Deer	General	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	23
Deer > Muzzleloader	December 16, 2025	December 31, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Certain zones open for season date.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	16
Deer > Archery Only > Non Permit Tag Required	January 1, 2026	January 31, 2026	Deer	Archery Only	None	Hunting is open to certain zones and may need special draw tag.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	31
Deer > Archery Only > Non Permit Tag Required	January 1, 2026	January 31, 2026	Deer	Archery Only	None	Hunting is open to certain zones and may need special draw tag.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	31
Dove > Early	September 1, 2025	September 15, 2025	Dove	General	None	Statewide.	limit 15 per day.	Mourning and white-winged	15
Dove > Eurasian Collared	September 1, 2025	August 31, 2026	Dove – Eurasian Collared	General	None	Statewide.	Unlimited bag limit.	Check state DNR for more details.	365
Pigeon > Band-tailed	September 30, 2025	October 13, 2025	Pigeon – Band	General	None	Statewide.	Limit 2 per day.	Check state DNR for more details.	14
Dove > Late	November 18, 2025	January 1, 2026	Dove	General	None	Statewide.	limit 15 per day.	Mourning	45
Duck > Youth Mountain Zone	October 1, 2025	October 2, 2025	Duck	Youth	None	Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Duck > General Mountain Zone	October 7, 2025	January 15, 2026	Duck	General	None	Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	101
Duck > General Desert Zone	October 23, 2025	January 31, 2026	Duck	General	None	Portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	101
Duck > Desert Zone (Youth)	February 11, 2026	February 12, 2026	Duck	General	Youth	Portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Elk > HAM Non Permit-Tag Required	January 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	HAM	HAM	Season dates vary for each zone.	HAM Non Permit Tag Required	Check regulations for more details.	365
Elk > General Non Permit-Tag Required	January 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	General	None	Season dates vary for each zone.	General Non Permit – Tag Required	Check regulations for more details:	365
Elk > Limited Opportunity (General)	July 29, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	General	None	Season dates vary for each zone.	N/A	Check regulations for more details.	156
Elk > Limited Opportunity (HAM)	July 29, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	HAM	HAM	Season dates vary for each zone.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	156
Elk > General	September 9, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	General	None	Season dates vary for each zone.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	114
Elk > Archery-Only	September 9, 2025	November 24, 2025	Elk	Archery	None	Season dates vary for each zone.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	77
Elk > Limited Opportunity (Archery-Only)	September 9, 2025	September 29, 2025	Elk	Archery	None	Season dates vary for each zone.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	21
Elk > Muzzleloader	September 9, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	Muzzleloader	None	Season dates vary for each zone.	N/A	Check regulations for more details:	114
Fox > Shotgun	August 1, 2025	March 31, 2026	Fox	Shotgun	None	Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	243
Fox > General	August 1, 2025	March 31, 2026	Fox	General	None	Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges, Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	243
Goose > Mountain Zone (Youth)	October 1, 2025	October 2, 2025	Goose	General	Youth	Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Goose > General Mountain Zone	October 7, 2025	January 15, 2026	Goose	General	None	Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	101
Goose > General Desert Zone	October 23, 2025	January 31, 2026	Goose	General	None	Portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	101
Goose > Desert Zone (Youth)	February 11, 2026	February 12, 2026	Goose	General	Youth	Portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County and Units 10 and 12B through 46B	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Grouse > Dusky Grouse	September 1, 2025	November 6, 2025	Dusky Grouse	General	None	Open areas statewide.	Bag limit 3 per day.	Check state DNR for more details.	67
Javelina > General Non Permit-Tag	January 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Javelina	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Non Permit – Tag	Check state DNR for more details.	365
Javelina > Spring General Non Permit-Tag	July 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Javelina	General	None	39 South (see note 17), 40B (excluding Pima County), 41, 43A, and 43B (excluding National Wildlife Refuges)	Non Permit – Tag	Check state DNR for more details.	184
Javelina > Archery Only Non Permit-Tag	July 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Javelina	Archery	None	1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A North, 7, 9, and 11M	Non Permit – Tag	Check state DNR for more details.	184
Javelina > Archery Only Non Permit-Tag	December 9, 2025	December 31, 2025	Javelina	Archery	None	25M, 26M, and 38M	Non Permit – Tag	Check state DNR for more details.	23
Mountain Lion > Archery	August 19, 2025	May 31, 2026	Mountain Lion	Archery	None	Unit 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M. See regs and mountain lion map for more details.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	286
Mountain Lion > General	August 19, 2025	May 31, 2026	Mountain Lion	General	None	Statewide	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	286
Mountain Lion > Pursuit Only	August 19, 2025	May 31, 2026	Mountain Lion	Pursuit Only	None	Statewide and Unit 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M.	N/A	See regs and mountain lion map for more details.	286
Pheasant > Shotgun Limited	September 1, 2025	September 15, 2025	Pheasant	Shotgun Limited	None	Unit 40B.	Bag limit 2 per day.	Roosters only.	15
Pheasant > Falconry	September 12, 2025	February 12, 2026	Pheasant	Falconry	None	Open areas Statewide (excluding National Wildlife Refuges)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	154
Pheasant > Archery	October 14, 2025	February 12, 2026	Pheasant	Archery	None	Open areas statewide.	Bag limit 2 per day.	Any pheasant.	122
Quail > Gambelâs, Scaled, & California	October 14, 2025	February 12, 2026	Gambelâs, Scaled, & California Quail	General	None	Open areas statewide.	Bag limit 15 per day aggregate.	Check state DNR for more details.	122
Quail > Mearns	December 2, 2025	February 12, 2026	Mearns Quail	General	None	Open areas statewide.	Bag limit 8 per day.	Check state DNR for more details.	73
Jackrabbit	July 1, 2025	June 30, 2026	Jackrabbit	General	None	Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	365
Cottontail Rabbit	July 1, 2025	June 30, 2026	Cottontail Rabbit	General	None	Dates vary for each zone.	N/A	Check regulations for more details.	365
Cottontail Rabbit > Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot	July 1, 2025	June 30, 2026	Cottontail Rabbit	Limited Weapon	None	Season dates vary in each hunting area.	N/A	Check regulations for more details.	365
Bighorn Sheep > General > Rocky Mountain	October 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Season dates vary in each hunting area.	N/A	Rocky Mountain. Check regulations for more details.	92
Bighorn Sheep > General > Dessert	October 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Season dates vary in each hunting area.	N/A	Dessert. Check regulations for more details.	92
Turkey > Spring Rio Grande	April 22, 2025	May 19, 2025	Rio Grande Turkey	General	None	Season dates vary in each hunting area.	N/A	Check regulations for more details.	28
Turkey > Archery Spring Gouldâs	April 22, 2025	May 26, 2025	Gouldâs Turkey	Archery	None	Season dates vary in each hunting area.	N/A	Check regulations for more details.	35
Turkey > Spring Merriamâs	April 22, 2025	May 19, 2025	Merriamâs Turkey	General	None	Season dates vary in each hunting area.	N/A	Check regulations for more details.	28
Turkey > Spring Gouldâs	April 29, 2025	May 26, 2025	Gouldâs Turkey	General	None	Season dates vary in each hunting area.	N/A	Check regulations for more details.	28
Turkey > Archery Only Non Permit-Tag Required > Spring Merriamâs	May 6, 2025	May 19, 2025	Merriamâs Turkey	Archery	None	1, 4A, 4B, 6A, 12A, 23, and 27	Turkey â Archery Only Non Permit-Tag Required â Spring	Check state DNR for more details.	14
Turkey > Fall > Archery Nonpermit Tag	August 19, 2025	September 8, 2025	Turkey	Archery	None	Open areas: 1, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B (excluding Camp Navajo), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11M, 12A, 23 and 27	N/A	Any Turkey.	21
Turkey > Fall > Limited Weapon Shotgun shooting shot	September 30, 2025	October 6, 2025	Turkey	Limited Weapon Shotgun shooting shot	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	7
Turkey > Fall > Nonpermit Tag required (Youth)	September 30, 2025	October 10, 2025	Turkey	Limited Weapon shotgun shooting shot.	Youth	Various season dates in each hunting area	Nonpermit Tag required	check regulations for specific unit dates:	11
Chukar Partridge	September 1, 2025	February 12, 2026	Chukar Partridge	General	Youth	Open areas statewide.	Bag limit 5 per day.	Check state DNR for more details.	165
	Season Begins	Season Ends	Game	Hunting Type		Zone