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Following Licensing information valid only until May 31, 2022(Licenses purchased prior to June 1, 2022 will only be valid until June 30, 2022)
1 Valid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times. 2 Valid to fish under the direction of a charter operation in a licensed charter skiff in saltwater areas of the state. 3 Sportsman’s Paradise License: Includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing, Basic and Big Game Hunting, Bow, Primitive Firearms, Turkey, LA Duck and WMA Hunting Permit, and all recreational gear licenses (EXCEPT recreational trawls greater than 16 feet in length). 4 Senior Fish/Hunt License: Any resident who reached age 60 on June 1, 2000 or later must obtain a Senior Hunt/Fish License to hunt or fish. This license is in lieu of basic and saltwater fishing, basic hunting, big game, bow, primitive firearms, LA duck license, turkey stamp and WMA hunting permit. It does not include special gear such as trawls, crab traps, crawfish traps, hoop nets, etc. 5 NR Student: Applies to a nonresident who is enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university or high school that has a physical campus in Louisiana. Verification of full-time status on the Department form available at www.wlf.la.gov/page/forms. Any person fishing under a “student license” must carry valid student ID card indicating current full time status while hunting or fishing. 6 LA Disabled Fishing and Saltwater: See License Information. 7 Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP): See License Information. 8 Purple Heart Recipient Fishing Gear Fees: Act 411 of the 2020 Regular Legislative session created gear licenses for Purple Heart recipients. Any person, whether a resident or non-resident, who has been awarded a Purple Heart shall be issued gear licenses at the resident rate. 9 Recreational wire and hoop nets shall be used only in the geographical areas of the state designated as freshwater (see General Information). Lifetime Licenses
Lifetime fishing licenses include both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Lifetime licenses are available from Baton Rouge office only. Allow three weeks processing time. Applicants are required to have lived in Louisiana for the immediate 6 months prior to making application to qualify for resident rates. Mandatory documents required for applicants age 18 and older are a valid LA driver’s license issued a minimum of 6 months and one of the following:
Following Licensing information valid From June 1, 2022 and After(Licenses purchased on or after June 1, 2022 will be valid for one year from the day of purchase)
1 Allows using a pole or hook and line without a reel and without artificial bait or any of the following: dip nets, landing nets, minnow traps, crab nets or crab lines 2 Valid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all times. 3 Sportsman’s Paradise License: Includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing, Basic and Big Game Hunting, Bow, Primitive Firearms, Turkey, LA Duck and WMA Hunting Permit, and all recreational gear licenses (EXCEPT recreational trawls greater than 16 feet in length). 4 Senior Fish/Hunt License: Any resident who reached age 60 on June 1, 2000 or later must obtain a Senior Hunt/Fish License to hunt or fish. This license is in lieu of basic and saltwater fishing, basic hunting, big game, bow, primitive firearms, LA duck license, turkey stamp and WMA hunting permit. It includes all gear. 5 Disabled/Special Needs and Disabled Veterans: See License Information. 6 Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP): See License Information. 7 Student: Applies to a nonresident who is enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university or high school that has a physical campus in Louisiana. Verification of full-time status on the Department form available at www.wlf.la.gov/page/forms. Any person fishing under a “student license” must carry valid student ID card indicating current full time status while hunting or fishing. How much does a lifetime hunting and fishing license cost in Louisiana?Bona Fide Residency Requirements:. Why did Louisiana fishing license go up?The new fee structure streamlines the old process, reducing the number of licenses required for hunters and anglers. These changes will provide the agency with a more stable source of revenue, which is crucial to our ability to provide programs and services to the people of Louisiana.
Did Louisiana fishing license go up?Anyone who is born between June, 1, 1940 and May 31, 1962, will have an annual license fee of $5. Anyone who is 65 and older after June 1, 2027, will have an annual license fee of $20. A Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License is available for $100 to Louisiana residents 65 and older.
Is Louisiana getting rid of lifetime hunting and fishing license?The new lifetime licenses will streamline and consolidate the old lifetime license structure and will include recreational hunting, fishing, and gear privileges. These new licenses will go on sale June 1, 2022.
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