The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 17, Chapter 3 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Specifically, it would require the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) to issue landowner permits for the taking of deer on private lands. The bill stipulates that these permits can only be issued if the Arizona Game and Fish Commission determines that doing so is necessary to mitigate conflicts between humans and wildlife and to ensure sport hunting opportunities align with AZGFD rules.

Additionally, the bill introduces a limitation on the issuance of these landowner permits, stating that the total number of permits for deer cannot exceed ten percent of the total number of deer tags issued through the general lottery draw in a given calendar year. This provision aims to maintain a balance between landowner hunting opportunities and wildlife management. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the management of deer hunting on private lands while addressing potential conflicts with wildlife.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-321