This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 17-321, to title 17, chapter 3, ARTICLE 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which pertains to the taking of wildlife. The new provisions will allow the department to issue landowner permits specifically for the taking of deer on private lands, aimed at reducing conflicts between humans and wildlife while also providing sport hunting opportunities.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the issuance of these landowner permits will be contingent upon the commission's determination of necessity and will be limited to ensure that the total number of permits does not exceed ten percent of the total deer tags issued through the general lottery draw in a given calendar year. This introduces a regulatory framework for landowner permits that is not currently present in the existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-321