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 section 17-321. This new section would require the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) to issue landowner permits for the taking of Mexican wolves on the landowner's private property and on public lands or state trust lands leased for grazing. Additionally, the bill stipulates that permits can only be issued to lessees who own private land in Arizona.

Furthermore, the bill allows AZGFD to establish a voluntary compensated incentive program for the humane and non-lethal trapping of Mexican wolves. It mandates that permits must be issued if the Commission determines they are necessary to mitigate conflicts between Mexican wolves and humans or property, as well as to provide sport hunting opportunities in accordance with AZGFD rules. This represents a significant update to current wildlife management practices regarding Mexican wolves in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-321