Description: Huntable species include pronghorn antelope, black bears, bison, desert bighorn sheep, elk, javelina, Merriam turkeys, Gould's turkeys, mountain lions, mule deer, and Coues white-tailed deer.
elk (394) bison (197) black bears (18) mountain lions (17) javelina (13) arizona big game hunting pronghorn antelope (1) desert bighorn sheep (1) merriam turkeys (1) gould's turkeys (1)
Arizona offers some of the best and most unique hunting opportunities hunting in the nation thanks to an extreme diversity of landscapes, extensive public lands, and many types of animals that provide extraordinary hunting experiences, challenges and are delicious and healthy.
Arizona has 10 huntable big game species and 18 huntable small game species, along with waterfowl and abundant furbearer and predator game species. Arizona hunters have a vast amount of opportunities and pursuits throughout the year.
No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. To hunt big game, anyone 10 to 13 years of age must have in their possession a valid combination hunt and fish license, a valid Hunter Education Course completion card, plus any required permit-tags or nonpermit-tags.