| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | Archery | Aug 1, 2025 – TBD |
| Elk | Firearm · General | Sep 12, 2025 – TBD |
| Elk | Muzzleloader | Sep 26, 2025 – TBD |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Cottontail (license year) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Bison | General · Permit Hunt (draw) · Draw Units | Jul 31, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Bobcat | General · Furbearer Season | Aug 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General | Aug 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Fox | General · Furbearer Season | Aug 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Ringtail | General · Furbearer Season | Aug 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Javelina | General · HAM Javelina OTC (northern units) | Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Mountain lion | General · General Season (OTC tag) | Aug 21, 2026 – May 31, 2027 |
| Chukar | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 |
| Crow | General · Northern Units | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Elk | Firearm · General Elk (draw) | Sep 25, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Arizona Game & Fish Department sources.
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