This bill amends R.S. 56:125(B) of Louisiana law regarding the sex identification of deer. The key change is the elimination of the requirement for hunters to maintain evidence of sex identification after the deer tag has been validated. Previously, hunters were required to keep positive evidence of sex identification, such as the head or sex organs, on the deer until it was stored at their domicile or divided at a cold storage facility.

Under the new provisions, evidence of sex identification will only need to be maintained until the deer tag is validated, simplifying the process for hunters. The bill also clarifies that while deer and turkey can be divided in the field, identification requirements for portions cut immediately prior to consumption in camp remain unchanged. Overall, this legislation aims to reduce the regulatory burden on hunters while ensuring compliance with wildlife management practices.

Statutes affected:
HB219 Original: 56:125(B)
HB219 Engrossed: 56:125(B)
HB219 Enrolled: 56:125(B)
HB219 Act 73: 56:125(B)