The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by adding a new section (17-321) to title 17, chapter 3, of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This new section would require the Arizona Game and Fish Department to issue landowner permits for the taking of specific wildlife, including elk, antelope, oryx, and deer on private lands. Additionally, the Department would have the authority to adopt rules to expand the use of these permits to other species of wildlife.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the Department must issue a landowner permit if the Commission determines it is necessary to mitigate conflicts between humans and wildlife and to provide sport hunting opportunities in line with the Department's adopted rules. The bill also maintains the existing restriction that prohibits the issuance of landowner permits for a species if the total number of permits exceeds 10% of the total number of tags issued for that species through the general lottery draw during the calendar year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-321
House Engrossed Version: 17-321