2000-2001 LICENSE FEES AND INFORMATION
MANDATORY HUNTER SAFETY TRAINING

Recreatioanl fishing and hunting licenses may be purchased by telephone using Visa, or MasterCard. Call toll free 1-888/765-2602. An authorization number for immediate use will be provided and licenses will be mailed to the licensee.

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All persons born on or after September 1, 1969, must show proof of satisfactorily completing a Hunter Safety course approved by LDWF to purchase a Basic Hunting License. Click HERE for more course information.
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RESIDENT HUNTING FEES Prices

1.* Basic Season (Excluding Big Game) $15.00

2. Big Game (Required of all deer and turkey hunters in addition to basic license) $14.00

3. Bow License $10.50

4. Muzzleloader License $10.50

5. Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp (State Duck Stamp) $5.50

6. *Res. Sportsman's Paradise License(Res. Fishing, Saltwater, Basic Hunting, Big Game, Bow, Muzzleloader, Recreational Gear and WMA Hunting Permit) $100.00

7. *Wildlife Management Area Hunting Permit $15.00

8. Wild Louisiana Stamp $5.50

9. Louisiana Wild Turkey Stamp (Required of all Turkey hunters in addition to basic and big game licenses) $5.50

10. Wild Louisiana Stamp (1 Day) $2.00

11. *Senior License - Resident hunters and anglers who reached age 60 on or after June 1, 2000. The senior license covers both hunting and fishing, including hunting on wildlife management areas (WMAs). However, residents who reached age 60 prior to June 1 were "grandfathered in" and are not required to purchase a senior license. $5.00

12. Harvest Information Program Stamp Free

All persons hunting migratory game birds (doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, rails, snipe, coots or gallinules) in Louisiana must be HIP certified in addition to their appropriate licenses.

**ALL NON-RESIDENT RECREATIONAL FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSE FEES HAVE INCREASED**
NON-RESIDENT HUNTING FEES

1. Basic Season (Excluding Big Game) $200.00

2. 5-Day Trip (Excluding Big Game) $100.00

3. Non-Resident All Game (Basic Hunting and Big Game) $425.00

4. Non-Resident All Game-Trip (5 days) (Basic Hunting and Big Game) $210.00

5. Bow License $50.00

6. Muzzleloader License $50.00

7. Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp (State Duck Stamp) $25.00

8. Non-Resident Migratory Game Bird (3-Day Trip) $75.00

9. Louisiana Wild Turkey Stamp (Required of all turkey hunters in addition to basic and big game licenses) $20.50

10. Harvest Information Program Stamp Free

All persons hunting migratory game birds (doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, rails, snipe, coots or gallinules) in Louisiana must be HIP certified in addition to other appropriate licenses.

LIFETIME LICENSE FEES
NOTE:Lifetime licenses are available from the Baton rouge office only. Applicants are required to have lived in Louisiana for the immediate twelve months prior to making application to qualify for resident rates. Proof of residency such as a copy of your current Louisiana Driver's license, voter's registration card, vehicle registration and previous year state tax filing, stamped by Department of Revenue & Taxation must accompany application. Lifetime Licenses include basic hunting, big game hunting, muzzleloader, bow hunting, state waterfowl stamp, and turkey stamp.

Lifetime Licenses

Resident Non-Resident

Lifetime Fishing (14 & older) $300 N/A

Lifetime Fishing (age 5 through 13) $200 N/A

Lifetime Hunt/Fish (14 & older) $500 N/A

Lifetime Hunt/Fish (age 5 through 13) $300 N/A

**Lifetime Hunt/Fish (0 through 4) $200 N/A

Non-Resident Lifetime Hunt/Fish N/A $3,000

**NEW LIFETIME LICENSE

OTHER FEES (For applications please call 225/765-2887)

Commercial Hunting Preserve (pen-raised birds only);
Expires June 30 ....................................................... $200.00

Game Breeder
(Raising and selling wild game birds and/or wild game quadrupeds);
Expires December 31 .............................................. $25.00

EXCEPTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

A. 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 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, basic hunting 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 fifty percent (50%) or more. Must submit form signed by parish service officer.
2. A resident who is blind, paraplegic or is a multiple amputee. Must submit doctors statement.

C. 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.

D. Any U S citizen who is issued a Green Identification Card from the armed forces of the United States that signifies that he is currently on active military duty shall be required to pay a fee equal to the fee charged a Louisiana resident. Any licenses purchased under this provision shall be valid only during that time when the licensee is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States. This provision does not apply to the pruchase of lifetime licenses. The Green ID Card and the appropriate license must be on his person at all times when he is engaged in hunting or fishing activities.

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