Archery License

Arizona Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in Arizona — stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. Arizona requires a separate archery license for hunting during archery-only seasons. Crossbows are permitted for all hunters during archery season. Arizona offers archery seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, javelina, and turkey.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 35 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$26.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$160.00

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

35 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Crossbows are legal for all hunters during archery seasons with no additional permit required.

License & Stamp Details

Arizona Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No — included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$26.00
Nonresident License Fee	$160.00
Standalone Archery License	Available as standalone
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

Arizona Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in Arizona. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

35 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in Arizona.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 35 lb draw weight. Broadheads required for big game. No electronic bows. Lighted nocks permitted.

Crossbow Regulations

Arizona Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in Arizona. Crossbows are legal for all hunters during archery seasons with no additional permit required.

Season Dates

Arizona Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit — always confirm with Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Archery Deer Season

Aug 23

Through Sep 7

Archery Elk Season

Aug 23

Through Sep 7

Important Notes

Arizona-Specific Archery Rules

Arizona archery tags are draw-based for most big game. Apply by the August deadline for early archery seasons. Arizona's Coues deer archery season is highly regarded. Over-the-counter archery javelina tags are available in some units.

Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department (www.azgfd.com). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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