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)]
Thompson HB No. 1284
Abstract: Establishes a special open deer season in 2014 for Louisiana residents who are
honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Proposed law requires the setting of a special open deer hunting season in 2014 for Louisiana
residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Thereafter, proposed
law authorizes the commission to thereafter establish a special open deer season for honorable
discharged veterans. 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))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill.
1. Limited the bill to a season in 2014.
2. Authorized the commission to establish a special open deer season for honorably
discharged veterans after 2014.