House Bill No. by Representative Jacob Landry 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 enacted R.S. 56:1938.1. Additionally, the bill mandates that any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will remain in the account for future use.

The legislation also establishes the Louisiana Conservation Incentive Program, which will be administered by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. This program will provide grants for projects aimed at enhancing wildlife habitats on private lands, such as forest stand improvement, increasing water availability for wetland birds, and managing private wetlands. The department is tasked with creating rules for the application process and criteria for project selection, ensuring that the program is effectively implemented. The provisions of the bill will take effect once the legislature appropriates funds for its implementation.