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 mandates 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, it allows the Department to adopt rules that could 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 accordance with the established rules. This represents a significant update to current wildlife management practices, enhancing landowner rights while also addressing wildlife conservation and human-wildlife conflict issues.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-321