It's legal in Louisiana, but I personally don't like it. I think it is a little unfair. I don't think negative of a person if he or she uses dogs. I have had friends that ran dogs and they were still my friends.If they want to run dogs that's their choice. Dog hunting though is becoming a thing of the past in most of the south. It's a southern tradition that's slowly disappearing and that's fine with me. It definately wouldn't break my heart to see them outlaw it.