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AZGFD Outdoor EXPO

Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 40701 N Boone Ln, United States

About the Event The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona is at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo will feature everything from wildlife exhibits and family fishing tanks and trying out firearms in a safe, controlled environment on the range. March 23-24, Saturday 9 a.m. to [...]

Free

NRA Women on Target

Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA 40701 N Boone Ln, United States

For Women only, one day beginner pistol shooting. Classroom on safety, nomenclature, and shooting with many different guns and calibers. All equipment will be provided if needed. Student may bring a pistol from home.

Badges & Bobbers: Community Fishing Day – City of Gilbert

Gilbert Regional Park Pond 3005 E Queen Creeek Rd, Gilbert, United States

Join us for a FREE community fishing event featuring first responders from Gilbert’s Fire, Police, & Park Rangers as we partner with Arizona Game & Fish for a morning of fishing fun! Learn proper casting and reeling techniques from the pros in a safe, friendly environment. Fishing poles and tackle will be available to check [...]

Payson Wildlife Fair

Green Valley Lake Payson, United States

Whether it’s catching a rainbow trout, taking aim with a bow and arrow, or getting up close and personal with live critters, the family-friendly Payson Wildlife Fair will be offering a variety of outdoor fun! The fair will feature live wildlife on display, booths from several local and state organizations, an archery range, and prizes [...]

EDUCATOR WEBINAR: Creating and Using Digital Maps in the Classroom

Online Virtual Format

Are you looking for engaging maps for your students to analyze? Do you want your students to be able to collect their own data and import it into digital maps for them to interpret? Join educators from the Arizona Game and Fish Department as we explore free digital resources to get your students involved in [...]

AZ Free Fishing Day | Verde Valley Fishing Fun Day

Dead Horse Ranch State Park 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, United States

In recognition of National Fishing and Boating Week, join us for Fishing Fun Day at Dead Horse! Free admission to the event from 8am-noon (Must check in at the entrance station), and no fishing license is needed. Fishing poles and bait will be available, and catfish will be freshly stocked in the lagoons!  

Stand Up Paddleboard Class

Goldwater Lake 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with [...]

Kayak Class

Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Kayak Class

Goldwater Lake 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Stand Up Paddleboard Class

Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, to understand the legal responsibilities that come [...]

Kayak Class

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Kayak Class

Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Kayak Class

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 1500 Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Kayak Class

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area 1500 Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Kayak Class

Goldwater Lake 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Stand Up Paddleboard Class

Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, to understand the legal responsibilities that come [...]

Stand Up Paddleboard Class

Goldwater Lake 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with [...]

Kayak Class

Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Kayak Class

Dead Horse Ranch State Park 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Kayak Class

Goldwater Lake 2900 S Goldwater Lake Rd, Prescott, AZ, United States

This is a hands-on class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually paddling a kayak on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, understand the legal responsibilities that come with getting on the water, and what [...]

Stand Up Paddleboard Class

Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Biscuit Tank at Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Are you ready to SUP? This is a hands-on Stand-Up-Paddleboard class. There will be a "classroom" session followed by putting theory into practice--actually using a SUP on the water. This course is designed to equip paddlers with basic skills to get from point A to point B successfully, to understand the legal responsibilities that come [...]

2024 Elk Workshop – Session 1

Arizona Game & Fish Department, 3500 S Lake Mary Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA , United States

Do you want to learn about and see hundreds of elk in one place at one time? Join us for the annual elk viewing workshop! Hosted through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), this event includes a 1-hour presentation held at the AZGFD Flagstaff Regional Office (3500 S Lake Mary Rd) and then we [...]

2024 Elk Workshop – Session 2

Arizona Game & Fish Department, 3500 S Lake Mary Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA , United States

Do you want to learn about and see hundreds of elk in one place at one time? Join us for the annual elk viewing workshop! Hosted through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), this event includes a 1-hour presentation held at the AZGFD Flagstaff Regional Office (3500 S Lake Mary Rd) and then we [...]

Robbin’s Butte Mentored Youth Dove Hunt

Robbins Butte Wildlife Area AZ, United States

Learn to hunt doves from experienced mentors at an AZGFD wildlife area. Bird identification, hunting tips, field dressing, guidance, safety briefing, gun safety and food provided. Registration required.

Verde River Day – Dead Horse State Park & AZGFD

Dead Horse Ranch State Park 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, United States

Free Admission to Dead Horse Ranch State Park for annual Verde River Day festival.  No fishing license required from 8A-12 Noon! Waters will be freshly stocked with channel catfish, you can bring your own equipment, or loaner rods and reels provided.  Instruction available and bait provided too! For more information contact Dead Horse Ranch State [...]

Mogollon Rim Outdoor Skills, Squirrel Hunting & Fishing Camp – MSA

Sharp Creek Camp Grounds, Payson, AZ 85541, United States

Camp for individuals who are new to hunting, fishing, and outdoor skills. Mentored hunting and fishing, and other outdoor activities and seminars. Meals provided. • Location: Sharp Creek Campground, Mogollon Rim / Hwy 260 area • Hosted by: Mogollon Sporting Association, AZGFD, Dream Chasers JOAD, Chasin A Dream Outfitters • Contact: Kevin Aldridge, kaldridge@azgfd.gov

Fishing in the moonlight

West Wetlands Pond 1300 W. Water St, Yuma, United States

Bring your glow in the dark supplies and your costumes for a night of cat fishing the whole family is sure to enjoy with music from DJ Kamikaze! There will be plenty of fun activities for the whole family. Fishing, Face painting, and Balloon animals! There will also be food trucks at the event! A [...]

Salt River Saturday – Trout Unlimited

Blue Point Recreation Area Fort McDowell, AZ, United States

Join Trout Unlimited as we host a series of Salt River Saturdays with our Fishing Club partners, Desert Fly Casters Club (DFC), and Arizona Fly Casters Club (AFC), and of course with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). We begin with our first Salt River Saturday on November 16 and continue through April. We [...]

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