deer; taking; landowner permits

HB 2147 creates a new landowner permit program allowing private landowners in Arizona to take deer on their own property under specific conditions. The department must issue these permits only when the wildlife commission determines they are needed to reduce human-wildlife conflicts and provide hunting opportunities, as defined by department rules. The bill also sets a hard limit: landowner permits for deer cannot exceed 10% of the total annual deer hunting tags distributed through the general lottery. This policy directly affects private landowners seeking to manage deer populations on their land while maintaining broader hunting access.