House Bill No. [insert number] aims to enhance wildlife resources and habitats in Louisiana by establishing a "Conservation Incentive Program Account" within the Conservation Fund. This account is specifically designed to assist private landowners in improving wildlife habitats and managing native species on their properties. The bill outlines that funds for this account will come from various sources, including state appropriations and private donations, and will be used exclusively for the purposes defined in the newly created Louisiana Conservation Incentive Program.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Louisiana Conservation Incentive Program under the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, which will administer grants for eligible projects aimed at enhancing wildlife habitats on private lands. These projects may include forest stand improvement, increasing water availability for wildlife, managing wetlands, implementing prescribed burns, and controlling feral swine populations. The department is tasked with creating rules for the application process and criteria for project selection, ensuring that the program is effectively implemented once funding is appropriated.