Louisiana Hunting Regulations 2016-2017

Licensing
Hunting and recreational fishing licenses may be purchased by phone toll-free at
1-888-765-2602, an authorization number for immediate use will be provided and
licenses will be mailed to each licensee OR purchase an E-License online at www.
wlf.louisiana.gov/licenses. and print using your home printer for immediate use.
Methods of payment are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or
E-check. A convenience fee is assessed. Customers wanting a license on durable,
waterproof paper can still visit any license vendors.
License Exceptions & Exemptions
The following recreational fishermen and hunters are not required to obtain a basic recreational
fishing license, saltwater license, basic hunting license, big game license or migratory
waterfowl conservation license, but must have proof of age in their possession whenever
fishing or hunting:
1. Residents who were born prior to June 1, 1940.
2. Residents and non-residents younger than 16 years of age.
Military
Military licenses are valid only during that
time when the licensee is on active duty
in the armed forces of the United States.
Any resident or nonresident who possesses
a military identification card that signifies
that he is currently on active duty with any
one of the armed forces of the United
States, including the National Guard, or the
spouse or dependent of such person, may
be issued a license for hunting or recreational
fishing in Louisiana for the same fee
as that required of Louisiana residents. The
military identification card or dependent
card and the appropriate license must be
on the licensee’s person at all times when
he is engaged in hunting and fishing activities.
Any Louisiana resident who submits proof
of his status as a active member of the
Louisiana National Guard or any reserve
component of the United States armed
forces, though not currently on active duty,
may purchase in lieu of Basic and Saltwater
Fishing, Basic Hunting, Big Game, Bow,
Primitive Firearms, LA. Duck, Turkey Stamp
and WMA Hunting Permit, a license for
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$50.00 to fish and hunt in Louisiana. Submit
completed application with a copy of the
applicant’s:
1. Louisiana Driver’s license,
2. Military identification card,
3. Original letter from their commanding
officer verifying that they are in “good
standing” with the Louisiana National
Guard or United States armed forces
and
4. Money order for $50.00.
Mail to: Sports License, LDWF, P.O. Box
98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898. The application
form is available online at www.wlf.
louisiana.gov/licenses or at 225-765-2887.
Resident veterans having a permanent
service-connected disability classification
of 50 percent or more and residents who
are blind, paraplegic or multiple amputee
shall upon identification and proof of disability
satisfactory to LDWF, be issued
sports hunting license without the payment
of any fees thereof. Contact Sports
License at 225-765-2887 for required
forms.