If enacted, this bill would amend section 17-301 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to allow the use of dogs for hunting small game, predatory animals, and fur-bearing animals at all times when such hunting is authorized by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Additionally, it would permit the use of dogs to hunt bear and mountain lion during their respective open seasons. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes to existing language.

Current prohibitions on taking wildlife with certain devices and from motor vehicles would remain intact, but the bill would clarify that the use of dogs is permissible for specific types of wildlife. Furthermore, it would introduce new language regarding the unlawful use of certain traps and poisons on public lands while maintaining existing regulations on hunting methods and equipment as defined by the Commission.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-231, 17-301, 48-3713.03
House Engrossed Version: 17-301