2017-2018 Arizona Hunting Seasons
A tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Discount Ramps has all the hunting dates for Arizona, and the necessary hunting equipment to ensure a successful year.
This is a general guide to season dates. Dates are subject to change. For more information, visit the Arizona Game & Fish website.
Pronghorn Antelope
| Hunt Type | Legal Wildlife | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| General Pronghorn Antelope | Buck Antelope | Sep. 8,2017 | Sep. 21,2017 |
| General Pronghorn Antelope | Buck Antelope | Oct. 6,2017 | Oct. 15,2017 |
| Muzzleloader Pronghorn Antelope | Buck Antelope | Sep. 8,2017 | Sep. 17,2017 |
| Muzzleloader Pronghorn Antelope | Buck Antelope | Oct. 6,2017 | Oct. 15,2017 |
| Archery-Only Pronghorn Antelope | Buck Antelope | Aug. 11,2017 | Sep. 7,2017 |
Elk
| Hunt Type | Legal Wildlife | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| General Elk | Bull Elk | Sep. 29,2017 | Oct. 5,2017 |
| General Elk | Bull Elk | Dec. 1,2017 | Dec. 7,2017 |
| General Elk | Antlerless Elk | Sep. 22,2017 | Dec. 17,2017 |
| General Elk | Any Elk | Sep. 15,2017 | Nov. 2,2017 |
| Youth-Only Elk | Antlerless Elk | Oct. 13,2017 | Oct. 19,2017 |
| Limited Opportunity (General) Elk | Bull Elk | Oct. 6,2017 | Nov. 2,2017 |
| Limited Opportunity (General) Elk | Antlerless Elk | Aug. 4,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Limited Opportunity (General) Elk | Any Elk | Sep. 15,2017 | Dec. 14,2017 |
| C.H.A.M.P. Elk | Any Elk | Oct. 20,2017 | Nov. 16,2017 |
| Muzzleloader Elk | Bull Elk | Sep. 29,2017 | Dec. 7,2017 |
| Muzzleloader Elk | Antlerless Elk | Sep. 29,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Muzzleloader Elk | Any Elk | Oct. 13,2017 | Oct. 19,2017 |
| Limited Opportunity (Muzzleloader) Elk | Antlerless Elk | Aug. 4,2017 | Aug. 17,2017 |
| Limited Opportunity (Muzzleloader) Elk | Any Elk | Oct. 6,2017 | Oct. 19,2017 |
| Archery-Only Elk | Bull Elk | Sep. 15,2017 | Oct. 12,2017 |
| Archery-Only Elk | Bull Elk | Nov. 10,2017 | Nov. 30,2017 |
| Archery-Only Elk | Antlerless Elk | Sep. 15,2017 | Nov. 30,2017 |
| Archery-Only Elk | Any Elk | Sep. 15,2017 | Oct. 19,2017 |
| Limited Opportunity (Archery-Only) Elk | Bull Elk | Sep. 15,2017 | Oct. 5,2017 |
| Limited Opportunity (Archery-Only) Elk | Antlerless Elk | Aug. 4,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Limited Opportunity (Archery-Only) Elk | Any Elk | Sep. 15,2017 | Sep. 28,2017 |
| Minimal Occurrence Zone/Low Density (General) Elk | Any Elk | May 1,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| General Nonpermit-Tag Required Elk | Bull Elk | April 1,2017 | July 31,2017 |
| General Nonpermit-Tag Required Elk | Any Elk | Jan. 1,2017 | March. 31,2017 |
| General Nonpermit-Tag Required Elk | Any Elk | Aug. 1,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag Required Elk | Bull Elk | April 1,2017 | July 31,2017 |
| Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag Required Elk | Any Elk | Jan. 1,2017 | March 31,2017 |
| Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag Required Elk | Any Elk | Aug. 1,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
Turkey
| Hunt Type | Legal Wildlife | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey | Bearded Turkey | April 28,2017 | May 25,2017 |
| Youth-Only Limited Weapon Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey | Merriam's Turkey | April 21,2017 | April 27,2017 |
| Youth-Only Limited Weapon Shotgun Shooting Shot Spring Turkey | Merriam's Turkey | May 12,2017 | May 25,2017 |
| Youth-Only Nonpermit Tag Required (Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot) Turkey | Merriam's Turkey | April 21,2017 | April 27,2017 |
| Youth-Only Nonpermit Tag Required (Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot) Turkey | Merriam's Turkey | May 12,2017 | May 25,2017 |
| Archery-Only Spring Turkey | Gould's Turkey | April 28,2017 | May 25,2017 |
| Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag Required Spring Turkey | Gould's Turkey | April 28,2017 | May 25,2017 |
| Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag Required Spring Turkey | Merriam's Turkey | May 12,2017 | May 25,2017 |
Javelina
| Hunt Type | Legal Wildlife | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| General Spring Javelina | Any Javelina | Feb. 24,2017 | March 2,2017 |
| General Nonpermit Tag Required Javelina | Any Javelina | Jan. 1,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
| Youth-Only Spring Javelina | Any Javelina | Jan. 27,2017 | Feb. 5,2017 |
| HAM Spring Javelina | Any Javelina | Feb. 10,2017 | Feb. 20,2017 |
| Archery-Only Spring Javelina | Any Javelina | Jan. 1,2017 | Jan. 26,2017 |
| Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag Required Spring Javelina | Any Javelina | Jan. 1,2017 | Jan. 31,2017 |
| Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag Required Spring Javelina | Any Javelina | Dec. 15,2017 | Dec. 31,2017 |
Bison
| Hunt Type | Legal Wildlife | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| General Spring Bison | Designated Yearling Bison | Jan. 6,2017 | April 13,2017 |
| General Spring Bison | Designated Yearling Bison | Jan. 1,2017 | Aug. 17,2017 |
| General Spring Bison | Designated Yearling Bison | July 21,2017 | Aug. 17,2017 |
Bear
| Hunt Type | Legal Wildlife | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| General Spring Bear | Any Bear Except Sows with Cubs | March 24,2017 | May 4,2017 |
| General Nonpermit Tag Required Spring Bear | Any Bear Except Sows with Cubs | March 24,2017 | July 31,2017 |
| Archery-Only Spring Bear | Any Bear Except Sows with Cubs | May 5,2017 | July 31,2017 |
| Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag Required Spring Bear | Any Bear Except Sows with Cubs | March 24,2017 | May 4,2017 |
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