WILDLIFE/FISHERIES DEPT: Amends rules relative to chronic wasting disease.

Summary

The resolution updates Louisiana’s wildlife regulations to better manage chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer. It defines infection zones, bans supplemental feeding and baiting in high‑risk areas, and allows limited baiting in buffer zones. The changes aim to protect deer populations while balancing hunting traditions and local economies.

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