Licensing

• To hunt pheasant on public land in Arizona you must have a valid hunting license issued by the state. If you wish to hunt during the Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Hunt, you must apply and if your name is drawn you will be issued additional permit-tags. There is also a drawing for the required hunt permit-tags for the Junior's Only season.
  
  

Seasons and Area

• The open season for archery and falconry pheasant hunting on state land runs from early October to early February. The Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot Hunt season runs from mid-September to mid-October. This season is split into four segments based on the permit-tag issued. These hunts must take place in the game management unit 40B. This unit is the Yuma Valley, west of East Main Canal. There is also a juniors only Limited Weapon-Shotgun Shooting Shot season in mid September. These hunts are also restricted to unit 40B.
  
  

Methods

• Pheasant can only be lawfully taken on state land if you are hunting with a bow, crossbow, a pistol or shotgun that is firing shot, or through falconry. Dogs may also be used to take the birds.