The bill provides clear definitions as to what Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting are. It permits the participation in these activities on all Federally owned Public Lands without discrimination. The bill does provide circumstances in which these activities can be prohibited and specific direction as to who may prohibit them.
(a) In General- Subject to valid existing rights and subsection (g), and cooperation with the respective State and fish and wildlife agency, Federal public land management officials shall exercise their authority under existing law, including provisions regarding land use planning, to facilitate use of and access to Federal public lands and waters for fishing, sport hunting, and recreational shooting except as limited by--
(1) statutory authority that authorizes action or withholding action for reasons of national security, public safety, or resource conservation;
(2) any other Federal statute that specifically precludes recreational fishing, hunting, or shooting on specific Federal public lands, waters, or units thereof; and
(3) discretionary limitations on recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting determined to be necessary and reasonable as supported by the best scientific evidence and advanced through a transparent public process.
(b) Management- Consistent with subsection (a), the head of each Federal public land management agency shall exercise its land management discretion--
(1) in a manner that supports and facilitates recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting opportunities;
(2) to the extent authorized under applicable State law; and
(3) in accordance with applicable Federal law.