Hunting Bag Limits
What Do I Need to Know About Hunting Licenses in Arizona?
Anyone hunting wildlife in Arizona must carry a valid hunting license. Prices vary depending on age and type — from $5 for a youth license to $57 for a resident combination hunt-and-fish license. These fees help fund vital wildlife conservation programs through the Arizona Game & Fish Department.
In addition to a license, many species require either a permit tag or a non-permit tag. Tag costs vary widely — from as little as $3 for a bobcat seal to over $1,100 for a resident bison tag.
Bag Limits: What You Can Take Home
Planning to hunt deer or turkey? Make sure you understand the bag limits for each species you plan to pursue. Arizona hunting regulations set strict limits to ensure sustainable wildlife populations, so staying informed is key to hunting legally and responsibly.
| Species | Limits |
|---|---|
| Deer | 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks (Zones 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, & 13) 3 deer, no more than 2 bucks (Zones 4A & 5A) 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks (Zones 14, 15, & 16) 3 deer, no more than 2 bucks with variations inside vs. outside CWD Zones (Zones 4 & 5) 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks with variations inside vs. outside CWD Zones (Zones 9 & 16A) 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks with variations inside vs. outside CWD Zones (Zones 12 & 17) |
| Turkey | 2 legal turkeys (1 legal turkey or jake for the Youth Special Hunt) |
| Duck | 6 per day (3x daily in possession) |
| Coot | 15 per day (3x daily in possession) |
| Merganser | 5 per day (3x daily in possession) |
| Special Early Teal | 6 per day (18 in possession) |
| Mourning and White-Winged Dove | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Eurasian Colored Doves | No limit |
| Rail (Sora and Virginia) | 25 per day in aggregate (75 in possession) |
| Gallinules | 15 per day in aggregate (45 in possession) |
| Woodcock | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Snipe | 8 per day in aggregate (24 in possession) |
| Alligator | 1 per permit |
| Bear | 1 either-sex |
| Elk | 1 either-sex |
| Rabbit | 8 per day (16 in possession) |
| Squirrel | 12 per day (48 in possession) |
| Quail | 6 per day (12 in possession) |
| Canada Goose | 5 per day, 15 in possession (Early season) 2 per day, 6 in possession (Late season) |
| Snow, Blue, & Ross Geese | 20 per day |
| Light Goose Conservation Order | No limits |
| White-fronted Geese | 2 per day (6 in possession) |
