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Regular Session, 2012 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 114
BY SENATOR PEACOCK
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To urge and request the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to examine the possibilities
of entering into recreational fishing and hunting license reciprocity agreements with
Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas and to submit the findings to the House Committee
on Natural Resources and Environment and the Senate Committee on Natural
Resources no later than January 1, 2013.
WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana is known as a top destination for sportsman
because of its abundance of wildlife and its rich hunting and fishing heritage; and
WHEREAS, people have come to the state from all over the world for the
opportunity to roam our forests in search of game and to travel our waters to catch our fish
and seafood; and
WHEREAS, these hunters provide the monetary support for wildlife conservation
efforts and assist in the preservation and enhancements of wildlife habitats; and
WHEREAS, a substantial portion of all nonresident hunting and fishing licenses are
sold to residents of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas, and the state should find ways to
encourage more of our neighbors to come and enjoy all that Louisiana has to offer; and
WHEREAS, countless Louisiana residents travel to our neighboring states to enjoy
their wildlife; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with the duty to
manage, protect, conserve, and replenish the wildlife and fish in the state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
urge and request the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to examine the possibilities of
entering into recreational fishing and hunting license reciprocity agreements with Arkansas,
Mississippi, and Texas, including an evaluation of current hunting and fishing license
categories and how they compare with similar license categories with Arkansas, Mississippi,
and Texas, and how they may be improved upon to increase the number of visitors who wish
to enjoy Louisiana's wildlife.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and SCR NO. 114 ENROLLED
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Fisheries shall submit the findings to the House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources no later than January 1, 2013.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES