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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 20
BY REPRESENTATIVE THIBAUT
HUNTING: Commends the La. Rabbit Hunters Association on their activities to organize
rabbit hunters and to present a unified cohesive voice for rabbit hunters in the state
of Louisiana
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend the Louisiana Rabbit Hunters Association on their activities to organize rabbit2
hunters and to present a unified cohesive voice for rabbit hunters in the state of3
Louisiana.4
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Rabbit Hunters Association was formed in May, 2010,5
in response to possible actions by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, which6
would have had the effect of reducing the opportunities for small game hunters to pursue7
their passion of hunting for rabbits and squirrel; and8
WHEREAS, in the spring of 2010, the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission was9
considering action that would have extended the deer season into February, a month10
traditionally reserved for small game hunting of rabbits and squirrel; and11
WHEREAS, at the time, there was no organized group who could or would articulate12
the concerns and perspective of rabbit and squirrel hunters; who could tell the commission13
what the impact of extending deer season would be on that segment of the hunting public;14
and15
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Rabbit Hunters Association was formed by a small group16
of hunters to be the voice of rabbit hunters all over the state and has successfully articulated17
their position relative to the protection and preservation of rabbit season before the18
commission; and19 HLS 111ES-387 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, within six months of the creation of the Louisiana Rabbit Hunters1
Association, the membership had grown from a very few members to over two hundred fifty2
members across south Louisiana; and3
WHEREAS, during 2011, the association has expanded its efforts into other parts of4
Louisiana with chapters having been established in north and central Louisiana, all to give5
a unified, coordinated, louder voice to rabbit hunters throughout the state; and6
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Louisiana Rabbit Hunters Association to7
continue to give voice to the thoughts and concerns of rabbits hunters throughout the state8
of Louisiana.9
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby10
commend the Louisiana Rabbit Hunters Association on their activities to organize rabbit11
hunters and to present a unified cohesive voice for rabbit hunters in the state of Louisiana.12
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the13
president of the Louisiana Rabbit Hunters Association.14
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Thibaut HCR No. 20
Commends the La. Rabbit Hunters Association on their activities to organize rabbit hunters
and to present a unified cohesive voice for rabbit hunters in the state of La.