Recreational Licenses
Hunting Licenses
All persons born on or after Sept. 1, 1969, must show proof of satisfactorily completing a Hunter Safety course approved by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to purchase a Basic Hunting License.
Hunting License Fees
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Basic Season (excluding Big Game) | $10.50 | $86 |
| Big Game (Required of all Deer and Turkey hunters in addition to Basic License) |
$10.50 | N/A |
| Bow License | $10.50 | $25.50 |
| Muzzleloader License | $10.50 | $25.50 |
| Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp (State Duck Stamp) |
$5.50 | $13.50 |
| Louisiana Wild Turkey Stamp (Required of all Turkey hunters in addition to Basic and Big Game Licenses) |
$5.50 | 10.50 |
| Universal License (Fishing, Saltwater, Basic Hunting, Big Game, Bow, Muzzleloader) |
$53 | N/A |
| Wild Louisiana Stamp | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Wild Louisiana Stamp (1-day) | $2 | $2 |
| 5-day Trip (Excluding Big Game) | N/A | $51 |
| All Game (Basic and Big Game) | N/A | $160.50 |
| All Game 5-day Trip (Basic and Big Game) | N/A | $95.50 |
| Migratory Game Bird (3-day Trip) | N/A | $45.50 |
Exceptions and Exemptions
A. The following recreational fishermen and hunters are not required to obtain a basic recreational fishing license, saltwater license, Marine Conservation Stamp, basic hunting license, bowhunter license, big game license or migratory waterfowl conservation stamp, but must have proof of age in their possession whenever fishing or hunting:
1. Residents 60 years of age or older.
2. Residents and non-residents younger than 16 years of age
B. The following recreational fishermen and hunters, upon identification and proof of eligibility satisfactory to the Department, shall be issued a basic recreational fishing license, saltwater license, Marine Conservation Stamp, basic hunting license, bowhunting license and big game license without payment of any fees:
1. A resident who is a VETERAN of the armed forces or Louisiana National
Guard, having a permanent SERVICE CONNECTED disability classification of
50 percent or more. Must submit form signed by parish service officer.
2. A resident who is blind, paraplegic or is a multiple amputee. Must submit
doctor's statement.
C. Persons in the armed forces of the United States on active military duty and their resident dependents shall for licensing purposes, be given resident privileges.
D. No person born on or after Sept. 1, 1969, shall hunt with a firearm unless that person has first been issued a certificate of satisfactory completion of a firearm and hunter education course taught or approved by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. However, a person younger than 16 years of age may hunt without such certificate if he is accompanied by and is under the direct supervision of a person 18 years of age or older.
E. Any citizen of this state on active duty in the armed forces of the United States and who is assigned to an active duty post located outside the state of Louisiana shall not be required to obtain a license or pay a fee to hunt and fish while visiting in the state, provided that he has in his possession proper written evidence that his absence from his active duty assignment is authorized. This includes all non-commercial hunting and fishing licenses and recreational gear licenses.
Recreational Fishing Licenses
All basic sports fishing licenses and recreational gear licenses expire on June 30 each year.
Title 56, Section 302.1.C.(1) requires that all recreational anglers fishing south of the "saltwater line" for saltwater species have in their possession a Louisiana saltwater angler's license IN ADDITION TO a basic Louisiana fishing license EXCEPT those persons exempted from purchasing a regular Louisiana fishing license. All regulations apply regardless of where the fish is taken.
A recreational fisherman must purchase and have in possession a valid basic recreational fishing license to use the following:
1. Bow and arrow
2. A barbless spear
3. Frog gig/catcher
4. Scuba Gear
5. Hook and line (trot line)
6. Cast net with a radius not to exceed 8 ft. 6 in.
7. Rod and reel
Recreational License Fees
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Hook and Line (cane pole) | $2.50 | N/A |
| Basic Fishing | $5.50 | $31 |
| Basic Trip License (3 days -- freshwater only) |
N/A | $10 |
| Saltwater Angler's License (In addition to Basic Fishing) |
$5.50 | $36 |
| 3-Day Trip (saltwater only) | N/A | $15 |
| Charter Trip License (per trip) | N/A | $2.50 |
Sports fishermen using any of the recreational gear listed below must, in addition to their basic fishing license, purchase the applicable gear \ license.
Recreational Gear Licenses
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Crab Traps (limit 10 traps) | $10 | $40 |
| Hoop Nets (limit 5 nets) | $20 | $80 |
| Slat Traps (limit 5 traps) | $20 | $80 |
| Trawls (up to 16 feet) | $25 | $100 |
| Oyster Tong (per tong) | $5 | $20 |
| Crab Trap on trot line (per trap,Limit 10 traps) |
$1 | $4 |
| Wire Nets (limit 5 neta) | $20 | $80 |
| Crawfish Traps (limit 35 traps) | $15 | $60 |
Lifetime Licenses
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Lifetime Fishing (14 & older) | $300 | N/A |
| Lifetime Fishing (younger than 14) | $200 | N/A |
| Lifetime Hunting (14 & older) | $300 | N/A |
| Lifetime Fishing (younger than 14) | $200 | N/A |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (14 & older) | $500 | N/A |
| Lifetime Hunt/Fish (younger than 14) | $300 | N/A |
| Non-Resident Lifetime Hunt/Fish | N/A | $3,000 |
Lifetime licenses remain valid even if the license holder moves out of state and returns to Louisiana to hunt and/or fish.
License fees are subject to change.
For more information on recreational license fees contact the Department
of Wildlife and Fisheries
Recreational License Section
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge LA 70898-9000
504/765-2887
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