LICENSES / PERMITS
Recreational fishing and hunting licenses may be purchased online or 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.
A SERVICE FEE IS CHARGED.
HIP CERTIFICATION All persons hunting migratory game birds (mourning doves, ducks, geese, woodcock, rails, snipe, coots or gallinules) in Louisiana must be HIP certified in addition to their appropriate licenses.
LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE are available only through the Baton Rouge Office. To expedite issuance make payment in the form of cash or money order. For additional information call (225)765-2887.
Duplicates: $2.00 per privilege - no duplicates are allowed for trip licenses
HUNTER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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. EXCEPT any active or veteran member of the United States armed services or any POST-certified law enforcement officer, application for the exemption shall be filed in person at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries main office building in the city of Baton Rouge. However, a person younger than 16 years of age may hunt without such certificate if he is accompanied by and is under the direct pervision of a person 18 years of age or older EXCEPT during a statewide youth deer hunt, the youth must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter safety course approved by LDWF to participate. For course information, call (225)765-2932 or any Regional Office.
EXCEPTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
For a complete review of exceptions and exemptions, click here.
APPLICATIONS
La. National Guard Non-Active Resident License Application
Physically Challenged Hunter Permit Application >> Certain Requirements must be met. See a list here.
Affidavit for Duplicate Lifetime License
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