The bill amends the Arkansas Hunting Heritage Protection Act by updating definitions and provisions related to commission-managed lands and hunting opportunities. Notably, it introduces the term "Commission-leased lands," which refers to lands leased by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission that include public recreational hunting rights. The bill also clarifies that commission-managed lands can be either commission-owned or commission-leased, and it establishes a new definition for "Commission-owned lands." Additionally, the bill modifies the conditions under which commission-managed lands are open for recreational hunting, emphasizing that closures can occur for fish or wildlife management reasons rather than solely for public safety or homeland security.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that any land management decisions should not result in a net loss of habitat available for hunting, with a specific reference date set to January 1, 2025. It requires the commission to find replacement acreage for any hunting land closures and outlines the criteria for such replacement. The reporting requirements have also been updated, with the commission now required to submit an annual report detailing the number of acres closed and opened for recreational hunting, with the first report due by July 1, 2025. The bill also clarifies that it does not compel the opening of national parks to hunting and allows private landowners to make decisions regarding access to their lands.