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LDWF headquarters office closed to walk-in service June 20-24, while the agency eliminates a backlog of mailed-in and e-mailed applications.
If you currently have a license that expires June 30th, you will have to wait until July 1st to purchase the same license.

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Trying to Locate Your Boat Registration Renewal Notice Fee?

ATTENTION BOAT OWNERS: If you have recently received a renewal notice for your registered boat, please note that there was a printing error. The notice does not clearly show the renewal fee. The renewal fee amount is located below the expiration date on your Boat Registration Renewal Notice (BRRN). See the sample below for an illustration of where to find your renewal fee amount on your BRRN. This printing error does not prevent you from renewing your boat registration by mail. We apologize for the inconvenience.

LDWF HQ office closed to walk-in service June 20-24

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries licensing section will be closed to walk-in service from June 20-24 at its Quail Drive headquarters in Baton Rouge while the agency eliminates a backlog of mailed-in and e-mailed applications. The lobby area will reopen on Monday, June 27 to accept in-person license applications. Licenses may still be purchased online during this period at https://louisianaoutdoors.com/

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If you currently have a license that expires June 30th, you will have to wait until July 1st to purchase the same license.

New Commercial and Recreational License Changes

Beginning June 1, LDWF has implemented a new fee structure for hunting and fishing licenses and boat registrations. The new fee structure streamlines the old process, reducing the number of licenses required for hunters and anglers.

Display Your Hunting/Fishing License on LA Wallet

Citizens with a Louisiana Driver’s License or State ID can now use LA Wallet to display their purchased LDWF licenses on their smartphone.

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