A proposal to open up public land in Western Australia to recreational hunters has been condemned by the RSPCA WA.

Rick Mazza, who represents the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party in the Upper House, plans to introduce a private member's bill relating to the issue later this year.

RSPCA WA has condemned a proposal to open up public land to recreational hunters. Credit:Craig Sillitoe

Mr Mazza is keen to get his idea off the ground, citing benefits to the control of feral animals and a potential boost for tourism in the state.

But RSPCA WA president Lynne Bradshaw said she was "understandably concerned" Mr Mazza was seeking to legalise recreational hunting on public land.