The Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senators Womack and Cathey, along with Representative Riser, proposes amendments to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' rules regarding chronic wasting disease (CWD) management. The resolution aims to redefine key terms related to CWD, such as "apparent prevalence," "CWD management zone," and "surveillance season," while establishing specific geographic zones for monitoring and mitigation efforts. It outlines the conditions under which supplemental feeding and baiting of deer are permitted, particularly emphasizing that these activities are allowed only when CWD prevalence is below 1.5% and annual surveillance goals are met. The resolution also mandates the establishment of management zones upon detection of CWD and provides guidelines for modifying these zones based on surveillance findings.

Additionally, the resolution addresses carcass export restrictions, allowing only certain parts of cervids to be transported out of designated CWD management zones. It encourages hunters to check for bait in their hunting areas and outlines the process for incentivizing deer harvest in CWD management zones, including the provision of liberalized bag limits for eligible properties. The resolution emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to CWD management that considers both conservation efforts and the economic interests of local communities, ultimately directing the Louisiana Register to incorporate these amendments into the Louisiana Administrative Code.