The bill amends the Arkansas Hunting Heritage Protection Act by updating definitions and provisions related to commission-managed lands. It introduces new definitions for "Commission-leased lands" and "Commission-owned lands," clarifying the types of lands under the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission's jurisdiction. The bill also modifies the language regarding the management of these lands, emphasizing that decisions should not result in a net loss of habitat available for hunting opportunities, with a specific reference date changed to January 1, 2025. Additionally, it mandates that the commission must find replacement acreage for any hunting land closures and outlines the criteria for such replacement.

Furthermore, the bill revises reporting requirements, changing the submission date for annual reports from October 1 to July 1, and specifies that the reports must detail the number of acres of commission-managed lands closed and opened for recreational hunting in the previous fiscal year. It also clarifies that the subchapter does not compel the opening of national parks to hunting and allows private landowners to make decisions regarding access to their lands. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance recreational hunting opportunities while ensuring responsible land management practices.