The bill amends R.S. 56:651 to establish new licensing requirements for hunting preserves in Louisiana, specifically concerning the release and shooting of pen-raised quail and mallard. It allows individuals, firms, or corporations to apply for a license from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to operate a hunting preserve for these activities.

A significant change introduced by the bill is that licenses for pen-raised mallard will only be issued to hunting preserves located outside the coastal zone, which is defined as the area south of Interstate 10 from the Texas state line to Baton Rouge, south of Interstate 12 from Baton Rouge to Slidell, and south of Interstate 10 from Slidell to the Mississippi state line. However, an exception is made for hunting preserves within the coastal zone north of Highway 90 that were licensed in the 2024 license year.

Statutes affected:
HB164 Original:
HB164 Engrossed:
HB164 Enrolled:
HB164 Act :