Louisiana proposal looks to avoid critter clashes over rescued wildlife

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 811

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Wildlife agents might soon have official legal rules to follow when seizing wild animals raised as pets or rescued injured animals that are against Louisiana law to keep. The goal would be to release more of them back into the wild and, when it’s been a last resort, put fewer to death.

A proposal Louisiana lawmakers advanced Wednesday attempts to address the conflicts that can arise when humans try to keep wild animals in …

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