The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by adding a new section (17-321) to title 17, chapter 3, ARTICLE 1 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 species, 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 wildlife species as deemed necessary.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the Department must issue a landowner permit if the Game and Fish Commission determines it is necessary to mitigate conflicts between humans and wildlife and to provide sport hunting opportunities in line with the Department's rules. The existing provision regarding the limitation on the issuance of permits—specifically that no permits can be issued for a species if the total number exceeds 10% of the total tags issued through the general lottery draw—remains unchanged.

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