The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating section 43510 to clarify regulations regarding the carrying and transporting of firearms and other hunting equipment in areas frequented by wild animals. It specifies that individuals must possess a valid license while carrying such items, with exceptions for those hunting on licensed game bird preserves. The language has been modified to replace gender-specific terms with gender-neutral terms, changing "his or her" to "the individual's."

Additionally, the bill outlines specific circumstances under which individuals may carry a loaded pistol, either concealed or not, without a concealed carry license. These circumstances include having a valid concealed carry license, being authorized to carry without a license under certain legal provisions, or hunting game with a bow and arrow. The bill emphasizes that these provisions do not permit individuals to take or attempt to take wild animals outside of established legal guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 324.43510
House Introduced Bill: 324.43510