--- title: "Tucson Hunting" url: https://www.heretucson.com/hunting-tucson-az/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-07:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-07:00 author: "" site: "HERE Tucson" attribution: "HERE Tucson" --- # Tucson Hunting *Source: [HERE Tucson](https://www.heretucson.com/hunting-tucson-az/) — July 26, 2026 by * HERE Tucson # Tucson AZ Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Pima County and Arizona. Hog: UNK Turkey: UNK Dove: UNK Deer: UNK Arizona **0** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look • Hunt Conditions 🌒 Waxing Crescent Illumination: 9% Sunrise 6:50 am Sunset 5:25 pm Temp 61°F Wind 8 mph Weather as of 4:55 AM ET Good — increasing moonlight; deer active morning and evening. 95 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Arizona • Pima County ## Tucson Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with AZGFD. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with AZGFD. No verified Whitetail Deer season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load AZGFD canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from AZGFD. Feral Hog UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with AZGFD. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with AZGFD. No verified Feral Hog season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load AZGFD canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from AZGFD. Spring Turkey UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with AZGFD. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with AZGFD. No verified Spring Turkey season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load AZGFD canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from AZGFD. Mourning Dove UNK **Season Dates**UNK — verify with AZGFD. **Bag Limit:**UNK — verify with AZGFD. No verified Mourning Dove season data seeded for this clone. Contact your operator to load AZGFD canonical dates. Do not hunt without confirmed regulations from AZGFD. Season dates shown are for Arizona private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with AZGFD before hunting. [Report a Season Update](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-season-update) Hunting Report Partners [Dick's Sporting Goods](https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/c/hunting) [Bass Pro Shops](https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hunting) [Cabelas](https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/hunting) [Academy Sports](https://www.academy.com/hunting) First Look ## Tucson Hunting Weather Now 61F Clear Feels like 61°F as of 4:55 AM ET Wind 8 mph E Humidity 45% Pressure 1018 hPa Moon Waxing Crescent Location Tucson, AZ Field Scout Tips - Nothing is in season today — pure scouting window. Walk property lines, check trail cams, and hang stands for the opener. - Mild temps — perfect for cutting shooting lanes and pulling cards without spooking game. - Use closed season to inventory deer, locate gobblers on the roost, and pattern hog sign for when seasons return. Solunar Index ## Tucson Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 61°F Optimal Wind Speed 8 mph Ideal — Calm Barometric 1018 hPa High — Active Moon Phase 🌒 Good PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## Tucson Hunt Forecast — 5 Days TONIGHT Clear 64° / 54° 10 mph wind GOOD THU Sunny 81° / 54° 10 mph wind FAIR FRI Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 76° / 53° 8 mph wind SLOW SAT Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 71° / 52° 10 mph wind SLOW SUN Sunny 72° / 51° 3 mph wind GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## Tucson Arizona Wildlife Management Areas Did We Miss a Spot? Know a Tucson-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. 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[Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) Arizona Key Dates ## AZ Hunting Season Calendar UKN Season calendar not yet seeded for this clone Verified dates must be loaded via the `here_hunting_seasons` WP option, sourced from AZGFD. Until then, see [www.azgfd.com](https://www.azgfd.com/) for current Arizona regulations. Arizona Dates reflect 2026 Arizona hunting regulations for Arizona. Always verify with the current AZGFD Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Questions and Answers ## Tucson Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Tucson area, answered. - When does deer season open in Tucson Arizona? Deer season dates in Arizona vary by year and land type (private vs WMA). Specific dates for Pima County have not been confirmed against current AZGFD regulations for this guide — see https://www.azgfd.com/ for the current Arizona Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Where can I hunt near Tucson Arizona? Public hunting near Tucson is listed in the WMA directory above. AZGFD manages all WMAs in Arizona; a WMA license is required in addition to a basic hunting license. - Do I need a license to hunt in Arizona? Yes. All hunters in Arizona need a state hunting license. Deer and turkey require an additional big game permit. Hunting on any Wildlife Management Area (WMA) requires a WMA license. Federal migratory bird hunters age 16 and older need a federal duck stamp for waterfowl. Licenses and permits are available through AZGFD at https://www.azgfd.com/ or at authorized license agents throughout Pima County. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Arizona? Sunday hunting rules in Arizona vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with AZGFD and Pima County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Arizona? Deer bag limits in Arizona vary by land type (private vs WMA) and by antlered vs antlerless. Limits for Pima County have not been confirmed against current AZGFD regulations for this guide — see https://www.azgfd.com/ for the current Arizona Hunting and Fishing Guide. - Are there bear in the Tucson area? Bear hunting in Arizona is regulated by AZGFD. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current AZGFD hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Pima County. ITS ALL HERE! 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