Elk Sep 5–Sep 4. Deer Aug 22–Sep 10. Deer Aug 22–Sep 10.
Arizona hunting seasons cover 2,666 season dates across 78 units for Elk, Mule Deer, Coues Deer and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and unit.
Season data sourced from the Arizona wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 1 — Aug 7 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 8 — Aug 14 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 11 — Sep 24 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 11 — Sep 24 | 61% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 11 — Sep 24 | 23% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Sep 25 — Oct 1 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Sep 25 — Oct 1 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Handgun | Oct 3 — Oct 16 | 0% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 3 — Oct 16 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Oct 3 — Oct 16 | 0% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 3 — Oct 16 | 0% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 10 — Oct 16 | 100% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Oct 17 — Oct 30 | 0% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 17 — Oct 30 | 50% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 17 — Oct 30 | 0% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Handgun | Oct 17 — Oct 30 | 0% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 31 — Nov 13 | 100% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Oct 31 — Nov 13 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Handgun | Oct 31 — Nov 13 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 31 — Nov 13 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Nov 7 — Nov 20 | 44% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Handgun | Nov 14 — Nov 27 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 14 — Nov 27 | — | 91% |
+ 622 more Elk seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 21 — Sep 10 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 21 — Sep 10 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 10 — Oct 23 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 23 — Nov 1 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 23 — Nov 1 | 56% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 21 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Dec 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Aug 21 — Sep 10 | — | — |
+ 492 more Deer seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 21 — Sep 10 | — | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 21 — Sep 10 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 10 — Oct 23 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 23 — Nov 1 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Oct 23 — Nov 1 | 56% | 91% |
| Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 21 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Dec 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Aug 21 — Sep 10 | — | — |
+ 492 more Deer seasons
| Unit | 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% |
| Unit 12A | Rifle | Sep 5 — Sep 14 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 12B | Archery | Aug 22 — Sep 4 | 100% | 98% |
+ 65 more Antelope seasons
| Unit | 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 | — | — |
| Unit 12AE | Any Legal Weapon | Dec 1 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Unit 12AW | Any Legal Weapon | Dec 1 — Feb 28 | — | — |
+ 94 more Bighorn Sheep seasons
| Unit | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Any Legal Weapon | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 22 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Any Legal Weapon | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 22 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 11M | Any Legal Weapon | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 11M | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 22 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 12AE | Any Legal Weapon | Apr 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 12AE | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 22 — Dec 31 | — | — |
+ 17 more Black Bear seasons
Arizona hunting season currently spans Sep 5 to Sep 4 for Elk, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by unit and weapon. This page lists 2,666 Arizona season dates across 78 units.
Arizona offers hunting for 13 species, including Elk, Mule Deer, Coues Deer and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Arizona is divided into 78 units. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
Yes. Many Arizona big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official Arizona wildlife agency site before the deadline.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Arizona on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Arizona public land, license, and regulations.