Bill > HB2497

This bill, titled the "Arizona Right to Hunt Act," establishes that citizens of Arizona have a right to lawfully hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, which is considered the property of the state and held in trust for its citizens. The bill clarifies that the state legislature has the primary authority to regulate hunting, fishing, and harvesting methods and seasons, though it can delegate rulemaking to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Importantly, neither the legislature nor the commission can enact laws or rules that unreasonably restrict these activities or the use of traditional methods. The bill also declares that public hunting and fishing are the preferred methods for managing wildlife populations, while explicitly stating that this new law does not alter existing laws regarding trespass or property rights.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84278