The resolution memorializes the United States Congress and urges the United States Forest Service to take necessary actions to permit the use of dogs for deer hunting in the Kisatchie National Forest, which spans approximately 604,000 acres across seven parishes in Louisiana. It highlights the importance of deer hunting as a long-standing tradition in the state, particularly the role of trained dogs in enhancing hunting practices, improving game recovery, and supporting wildlife management objectives. The resolution also emphasizes the need for collaboration between the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Forest Service to establish clear and reasonable regulations that ensure the safe and sustainable use of dogs for hunting.
Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the cultural, recreational, and economic benefits of hunting in Louisiana and seeks to restore lawful opportunities for using dogs in deer hunting on federal lands. It calls for the establishment of management practices that align with conservation and public safety goals, thereby promoting hunter participation and preserving the hunting heritage in the region. Copies of the resolution will be sent to various federal and state officials to advocate for these changes.