DIGEST
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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)]
Thompson HB No. 1284
Abstract: Establishes a special open deer season for Louisiana residents who are honorably
discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Proposed law establishes a special open deer hunting season for Louisiana residents who are
honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Provides that the season shall be a
weekend prior to the opening weekend of the regular gun season in all of the applicable zones
and shall run concurrently with the youth hunt. Requires the veteran to hold and be in possession
of a basic hunting license and a big game license and be able to provide proof satisfactory to the
department of such honorable discharge.
(Amends R.S. 56:116(D))