WILD LOUISIANA STAMP PROGRAM

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Background

In 1992, Act 193 of the Louisiana State Legislature authorized the Wild Louisiana Stamp program to generate revenues to support the functions of the Louisiana Natural Heritage Program. Income is derived from the sale of state Wild Louisiana Stamps to anyone ages 16-59, as well as from the sale of limited-edition art reproductions of the design. Effective July 1, 1993, a Wild Louisiana Stamp is required of anyone not in possession of a hunting or fishing license who is utilizing Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries lands (all Wildlife Management Areas and Refuges). The cost of the Wild Louisiana Stamp is $5.50 per year, or $2.00 for a single day pass.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the Wild Louisiana Stamp program is to produce revenue for the Natural Heritage Program, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' nongame and endangered species program.