Thank you for your interest in purchasing an Arizona hunting and/or fishing license. Please review the information on this page carefully and select the license that best meets your needs. Once purchased, licenses and stamps cannot be returned for refund or exchange. All sales are final. Contact any Arizona Game and Fish Department office for additional information. Please note that the Department does not currently offer online or telephone license sales.

HUNTING LICENSE - Arizona residents and non-residents over the age of 14 need a valid hunting license to hunt in Arizona. A person under 14 may hunt wildlife other than big game without a license when accompanied by a properly licensed person 18 years or order. No more than two unlicensed children may accompany any license holder. No one under the age of 14 may take big game without having completed a Hunter Education Course. No one under age 10 may take big game in Arizona. Check the Arizona Hunting Regulations for additional information.

FISHING LICENSE - A valid Arizona fishing license is required for Arizona resident and non-resident anglers 14 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona. Youth under the age of 14 and blind residents do not need to purchase a state fishing license to fish in Arizona. Check the Arizona Fishing Regulations for additional information.

Residency Requirements

In general, an Arizona resident is a person who has been a bona fide resident of the state of Arizona for six months immediately preceding the date of application for a license or a member of the armed forces who has been stationed in Arizona for a period of 30 days immediately preceding the date of application for a license. Arizona Residents may purchase a resident license. All other individuals must purchase a nonresident license. For additional information, click here.

Lost License Replacement

Lost or destroyed licenses may be replaced for a fee at any Arizona Game and Fish Department license dealer. An applicant for a duplicate license will be required to sign an affidavit attesting that the applicant purchased an original license.

Buying a License Online or by Telephone

Hunting and fishing licenses are no longer available online or by telephone. The department suspended online and telephone sales on May 21, 2007 because it could not resolve concerns that its online and telephone service provider could adequately perform under its contract. The department apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers. We hope to offer license sales online and by telephone sometime in the future.

Buy a License from a License Dealer
Arizona hunting and fishing licenses are available for purchase at more than 300 license dealers located throughout the state. Download a list of license dealers sorted by city location by clicking here.

2009 Licenses

2009 hunting and fishing license and stamps are available for purchase at all Arizona Game and Fish Department offices and at more than 300 license dealers statewide. All licenses and stamps sold are valid for a calendar year from January 1 to December 31. The Family Licenses, Super Conservation Licenses, and the Lifetime License cannot be purchased through the hunt permit drawing process, but must be purchased prior to submitting a hunt permit application. Starting Nov. 1, 2009, state and urban 2009 fishing licenses go on sale for half price. These half price licenses are valid only from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2009.

Complimentary Licenses

Individuals must meet criteria to qualify for a free license that includes combination hunting, fishing and urban fishing privileges. These license are only available through Arizona Game and Fish Department offices.

• Pioneer License - A person must be 70 years of age or older, plus 25 consecutive years as a bona fide Arizona resident immediately preceding application for the license. Click here for additional information.

• Disabled Veteran - A person must show certification from the Veteran's Administration confirming permanent service connected disabilities rated as 100 percent disabling, plus one or more consecutive years as a bona fide Arizona resident immediately preceding application for license. Click here for additional information.

Apprentice Hunting License

Effective Jan. 1, 2009, a new Apprentice Hunting License is available for no charge to encourage existing hunters to become mentors and introduce a friend, neighbor, relative, or co-worker to the traditions and importance of hunting. The Apprentice License allows an already Arizona licensed hunter to take a beginner on an actual hunt without the beginner having to buy a hunting license. The Apprentice License is free for residents and nonresidents and is valid for any two consecutive days for the legal take of small game, fur-bearing, predatory and nongame mammals, nongame birds, and upland game birds in season. (To take migratory birds or waterfowl, the appropriate stamps are required at normal costs). The Apprentice License is not valid for the take of big game animals.

The Apprentice Hunting License is only available at Arizona Game and Fish Department offices. The mentor must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid hunting license and is limited to two Apprentice Hunting Licenses per calendar year. The license must be made out to the name of the apprentice, with the mentor’s name associated with the license. The apprentice can only receive one license per calendar year. The mentor is required to be with the apprentice at all times while in the field, providing instruction and supervision on safe and ethical hunting.

Lifetime License

Lifetime licenses are available only to Arizona residents. Cost varies based on license type and age. Click here to download lifetime license information and an application.

Nonresident Hunting-Fishing License, Regulations and Nonpermit -tag Order Form

Nonresidents of Arizona may use this form to order hunting and fishing licenses, special use stamps, non-permit hunt tags, regulations and books through the mail. This form must be submitted separately to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The form cannot be submitted with hunt-permit tag applications. Click here to download the order form.