Reviving the tradition of bringing LSU’s live mascot, Mike the Tiger, has been a pet project of Landry, who has been in ongoing negotiations with LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine for several weeks, according to a state lawmaker involved in the talks.

Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters at an unrelated Tuesday morning press conference he was enthused and pushing toward getting LSU’s live Mike the Tiger mascot to once again tour Death

Gov. Jeff Landry says he wants to bring back the old LSU tradition of having a live tiger at football games. PETA sent Landry a letter last month calling the tradition dangerous and cruel, arguing it's not good for the animal's welfare.

Jeff Landry put forward in response to a question from a reporter Tuesday on whether LSU fans would get to see a live tiger inside Tiger Stadium at any remaining home football games this season. Landry didn't give a definitive answer either way,