House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Fontenot urges the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to conduct a study on the effects of flooding standing corn on migratory waterfowl behavior. The resolution highlights concerns that certain hunting practices, particularly the intentional flooding of crops to attract ducks, may disrupt natural migratory patterns and decrease the number of waterfowl reaching Louisiana. This decline could have significant implications for the state's ecology, economy, and hunting heritage, emphasizing the need for sustainable management of waterfowl populations.

Additionally, the resolution calls for the reinstatement of enforcement mechanisms that previously restricted hunting over intentionally flooded crops, which were relaxed following the Migratory Bird Treaty Reform Act of 1998. The Louisiana Legislature recognizes the importance of providing input to federal wildlife agencies to ensure that hunting regulations and habitat management practices align with the needs of both wildlife and local communities. A copy of the resolution will be forwarded to the director of the USFWS to facilitate this request for a comprehensive study and potential regulatory adjustments.