The bill amends the law regarding hunting and fishing licenses in Arkansas by allowing the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to issue licenses to certain nonresidents at the same cost as resident licenses. Specifically, this provision applies to nonresidents who have graduated from a public, private, or home school in Arkansas and are currently pursuing a higher education degree in another state.

The new section added to the Arkansas Code, designated as 15-42-131, outlines the eligibility criteria for these nonresidents to obtain a hunting or fishing license or a combination license at the resident fee. This change aims to support and encourage individuals with ties to Arkansas to continue engaging in outdoor activities while they pursue their education elsewhere.