The bill amends R.S. 56:125(B) regarding the sex identification requirements for deer hunting in Louisiana. It eliminates the previous requirement for hunters to maintain evidence of the sex of the deer after the tag has been validated. The new language specifies that evidence of sex identification is only required to be maintained until the deer tag is validated, streamlining the process for hunters.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while positive evidence of sex identification must remain on any deer taken or killed, this requirement is now limited to the period before the tag validation. The bill also retains provisions for identifying portions of the deer or turkey when divided in camp or field, but it removes the necessity to affix the license number to portions consumed immediately in camp. Overall, the changes aim to simplify regulations for hunters while ensuring compliance with identification requirements.

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