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2026-2027

Arizona Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Arizona deer hunting is controlled by hunt number, species, open unit, draw permit-tag or nonpermit archery tag and harvest-limit closures.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department 7 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Over-the-counter nonpermit archery deer — early window Archery
Open OTC archery units subject to AZGFD harvest limits and closures Deer under Nonpermit-tag Archery Rules
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Over-the-counter nonpermit archery deer — December window Archery
Open OTC archery units subject to AZGFD harvest limits and closures Deer under Nonpermit-tag Archery Rules
View details Official source Official table
Over-the-counter nonpermit archery deer — January window Archery
Open OTC archery units subject to AZGFD harvest limits and closures Deer under Nonpermit-tag Archery Rules
View details Official source Official table
General deer draw hunts — hunt-number window Firearm
Hunt numbers and open units listed in AZGFD deer tables Mule Deer or Coues White-tailed Deer As Listed by Hunt Number
View details Official source Official table
Youth-only deer draw hunts — hunt-number window Youth
Youth-only hunt numbers and open units listed in AZGFD deer tables Mule Deer or Coues White-tailed Deer As Listed by Hunt Number
View details Official source Official table
Muzzleloader deer draw hunts — hunt-number window Muzzleloader
Muzzleloader hunt numbers and open units listed in AZGFD deer tables Mule Deer or Coues White-tailed Deer As Listed by Hunt Number
View details Official source Official table
CHAMP deer hunts — hunt-number window Special
CHAMP hunt numbers and open units listed in AZGFD deer tables Mule Deer or Coues White-tailed Deer As Listed by Hunt Number
View details Official source Official table

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 3 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Over-the-counter nonpermit archery deer — early window Deer under Nonpermit-tag Archery Rules General hunters Check official table
Open OTC archery units subject to AZGFD harvest limits and closures unit_and_harvest_limit

Open units, species availability and harvest-limit closures must be checked against the current AZGFD nonpermit-tag archery deer unit list.

Official source
Over-the-counter nonpermit archery deer — December window Deer under Nonpermit-tag Archery Rules General hunters Check official table
Open OTC archery units subject to AZGFD harvest limits and closures unit_and_harvest_limit

Open units, species availability and harvest-limit closures must be checked against the current AZGFD nonpermit-tag archery deer unit list.

Official source
Over-the-counter nonpermit archery deer — January window Deer under Nonpermit-tag Archery Rules General hunters Check official table
Open OTC archery units subject to AZGFD harvest limits and closures unit_and_harvest_limit

Open units, species availability and harvest-limit closures must be checked against the current AZGFD nonpermit-tag archery deer unit list.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
General deer draw hunts — hunt-number window Mule Deer or Coues White-tailed Deer As Listed by Hunt Number Draw permit/tag required Check official table
Hunt numbers and open units listed in AZGFD deer tables hunt_number_and_unit

Actual opportunity depends on the hunt number, species, open area, season dates and draw permit-tag.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader deer draw hunts — hunt-number window Mule Deer or Coues White-tailed Deer As Listed by Hunt Number Draw permit/tag required Check official table
Muzzleloader hunt numbers and open units listed in AZGFD deer tables hunt_number_and_unit

Actual opportunity depends on muzzleloader hunt number, species, open area and draw permit-tag.

Official source

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Youth-only deer draw hunts — hunt-number window Mule Deer or Coues White-tailed Deer As Listed by Hunt Number Youth draw permit/tag required Check official table
Youth-only hunt numbers and open units listed in AZGFD deer tables hunt_number_and_unit

Actual opportunity depends on youth-only hunt number, species, open area and draw permit-tag.

Official source

Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
CHAMP deer hunts — hunt-number window Mule Deer or Coues White-tailed Deer As Listed by Hunt Number CHAMP draw permit/tag required Check official table
CHAMP hunt numbers and open units listed in AZGFD deer tables hunt_number_and_unit

CHAMP opportunity is special-eligibility and hunt-number specific.

Official source