AR HB1569

Allows capturing or killing feral hogs on private land with landowner/lessee permission and on public land with landowner permission and valid Arkansas hunting license.

Requires captured feral hogs to be immediately killed or permanently identified with approved eartags and transported to certified terminal facilities; prohibits release of feral hogs into the wild under any circumstances.

Changes penalty for knowingly releasing live hogs on public land from unclassified felony to misdemeanor with fines of $1,000-$5,000 per hog and possible revocation of hunting and fishing rights for up to 5 years.

Directs fines collected under the release prohibition to the Game Protection Fund for feral hog eradication efforts.

Authorizes Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to issue resident depredation permits for hunting and trapping feral hogs; exempts property owners and tenants from permit requirements on their own or leased private property.