Arizona features diverse desert and mountain hunting for elk, mule deer, Coues deer, javelina, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep. Most big game hunts are draw-only.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | 100% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Nov 30 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Nov 30 | 100% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Any Legal Weapon | Dec 1 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Any Legal Weapon | Dec 1 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Unit 11M | Any Legal Weapon | Dec 1 — Feb 28 | — | — |
+ 96 more Bighorn Sheep seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 22 — Sep 4 | 44% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | 92% | 91% |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Aug 22 — Sep 4 | 23% | 39% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | 86% | 39% |
| Unit 11M | Archery | Aug 22 — Sep 11 | 25% | 74% |
| Unit 12A | Archery | Aug 22 — Sep 4 | 100% | 100% |
+ 67 more Antelope seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 22 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Any Legal Weapon | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 22 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Any Legal Weapon | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 11M | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 22 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 11M | Any Legal Weapon | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
+ 19 more Black Bear seasons
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Arizona Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Arizona on our interactive hunting map.
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