The legislative bill H.F. No. 122624, initiated by Representative Swedzinski, proposes two primary changes related to deer hunting in Minnesota:

1. It removes the existing "shotgun zone" rules which currently restrict the types of firearms that can be used for deer hunting in certain parts of the state. Previously, only shotguns, muzzleloading long guns, and certain handguns were allowed in the designated shotgun zone.

2. It grants county authorities the power to set their own rules regarding the type of firearms and ammunition that can be used for deer hunting within their jurisdictions. These local regulations would be established through ordinances, which must be reviewed and renewed annually following a public notice and hearing process.

The intent behind this bill is to decentralize the control of hunting regulations, allowing for more localized decision-making based on specific needs or conditions within individual counties.