The proposed bill, if enacted, would introduce several significant updates to the current statutes regarding wildlife management in Arizona. It would establish the right of citizens to lawfully hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, asserting that wildlife is the property of the state held in trust for its citizens. The bill would clarify that the legislature has exclusive authority to regulate hunting, fishing, and harvesting, while allowing for the delegation of rulemaking authority to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Additionally, it would prohibit any rules or policies that unreasonably restrict these activities or the use of traditional methods.

Furthermore, the bill would declare that public hunting and fishing are the preferred means of managing wildlife and would ensure that the new provisions do not alter existing common law or laws related to trespass or property rights. The legislation would be officially titled the "Arizona Right to Hunt Act," thereby formalizing these rights and policies within the state's legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-106
House Engrossed Version: 17-106