The bill, S. 470, is a joint resolution that seeks to approve regulations proposed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources concerning Wildlife Management Area Regulations, Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons, and Bear Hunting Rules and Seasons, as designated in Regulation Document Number 5332. The resolution confirms that these regulations have been submitted to the General Assembly in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, and it stipulates that the regulations will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

The proposed amendments aim to update existing regulations by establishing hunting seasons, bag limits, and methods for wildlife management. Specifically, the changes include setting seasons for new Wildlife Management Areas, adjusting turkey seasons and bag limits to align with statutory requirements, and increasing the bear quota in Game Zone 4. The drafting of these regulations was publicly announced in the South Carolina State Register on September 27, 2024.