House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative McCormick proposes to suspend the rules regarding supplemental feeding and baiting in areas affected by chronic wasting disease (CWD) for a period of eighteen months. CWD is a fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting deer, and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has implemented regulations to control its spread, which include prohibitions on certain hunting practices within designated CWD Control Areas. These restrictions, particularly in the Enhanced Mitigation Zone, have raised concerns about their impact on traditional hunting practices, local farmers, and retail businesses, as well as hindering efforts to manage wild hog populations.

The resolution acknowledges the persistence of CWD prions in the environment and the lack of evidence linking CWD to human infection, suggesting that the current restrictions may not be effective. It calls for continued study and engagement with stakeholders to address the cultural and economic implications of these regulations. The resolution mandates the suspension of the relevant provisions of LAC 76:V.137(B) and directs the office of the state register to publish a summary of the resolution in the Louisiana Register.