This 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. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is authorized to issue licenses for these activities, but with specific conditions regarding the location of the hunting preserves.

The key change introduced by this bill is that licenses for pen-raised mallard can only be issued to hunting preserves located outside of 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, there is an exception for hunting preserves located within the coastal zone north of Highway 90 that were already licensed in the 2024 license year.

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