Arizona Hunting Seasons

The information about Arizona hunting seasons is intended to provide hunters with important dates for when hunting certain animals is allowed. The list includes deer, fall turkey, spring turkey, fall javelina, archery only javelina, spring javelina, bighorn sheep, fall bison, spring bison, fall bear, spring bear, archery only bear, mountain lion, tree squirrel, cottontail rabbit, coyotes and skunks, raccoon, bobcat, foxes, weasel, and badger, fox, sparrow and starling, crow, coati, gunnison prairie dog jackrabbit black tailed jackrabbit pheasant, quail, chukar partridge, blue grouse, sandhill crane, pronghorn and elk. Knowing when these animals are in season can help hunters plan accordingly and make the most of their hunting experience. It is important to note that some species have both a fall and spring season while others only have one season. It is also important to note that some animals require a special permit such as an archery only permit, and therefore should be taken into account before hunting certain species.