Arizona Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Arizona, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 9 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Arizona Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Arizona including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All Arizona hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 4 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Aug 22 - Sep 11, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Early archery - draw required | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Unverified historical rifle dates; unit and hunt-number scope were not recorded. Not statewide hunting permission. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 23 - Nov 1, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-07; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Unit 1 — Hunt 1001 | Opens in 9d | Any antlered deer; General Deer Hunt 1001 only, with the matching hunt permit-tag and valid hunting/combination license (not the short-term combination license). Booklet General Hunt methods include firearms subject to R12-4-304; this rifle record reviews base dates, not device legality. AZGFD 2026–27 booklet, printed pages 26–27 / PDF pages 28–29. Index check returned HTTP 403; newer editions, amendments, closures, legal devices and access need separate agency checks. Not statewide dates or hunting permission. | |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 12-23, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Late muzzleloader | |
Elk 2 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 12-25, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Early archery - draw required | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 11-24, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | General rifle - draw required | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Apr 25 - May 23, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring gobbler season | |
Pronghorn 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 6-22, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Draw required | |
Dove 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Sep 1 - Oct 13, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Early dove season | |
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Arizona Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
- Available Species
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- Deer
- Dove
- Elk
- Pronghorn
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Shotgun
- Wildlife Agency
- Arizona Game and Fish Department
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Arizona
Only the 2026 General Deer Hunt 1001 / Unit 1 base date window was reviewed. The agency regulations index returned HTTP 403, so newer editions, amendments and closures need manual agency checks. Matching permit-tag, license eligibility, legal devices and access require separate checks. Other hunt/species records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Hunting Method Legend
Arizona Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Arizona
What are the hunting season dates for Arizona?
Recorded Arizona entries cover Deer, Dove, Elk, Pronghorn, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Arizona?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-22 to 2025-09-11; 2025-10-25 to 2025-11-07; 2026-10-23 to 2026-11-01; 2025-12-12 to 2025-12-23. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Arizona require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Arizona agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in Arizona?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Oct 23, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in Arizona?
Only the 2026 General Deer Hunt 1001 / Unit 1 base date window was reviewed. The agency regulations index returned HTTP 403, so newer editions, amendments and closures need manual agency checks. Matching permit-tag, license eligibility, legal devices and access require separate checks. Other hunt/species records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
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