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LDWF Hard Cards
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries began selling durable collector’s license cards in April of 2024. These collectible cards let you carry all your active licenses on a single, long-lasting card that fits in your wallet. These collector cards feature artwork from our very own outdoor enthusiasts.
If you have already purchased your annual licenses or have a lifetime license, you will have the option to upgrade to one of the new collector’s cards for $5.00 (plus a $3.50 convenience fee). That card will display all annual active privileges held by its owner.
Disabled Veterans
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will make available free of charge commemorative durable hard cards (LDWF Hard Cards) for resident and non-resident disabled veterans. Learn more about hard cards for disabled veterans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hard Cards are an optional, durable card that lists any and all annual active/current licenses a customer holds. It also lists an individual’s hunter education number and boating education number, if applicable.
Yes, Hard Cards can be purchased to display a Lifetime License.
No, Hard Cards are not mandatory. They are an optional way to have a physical, durable copy of an individual’s active hunting and fishing licenses.
A Hard Card is $5.00 each plus a $3.50 convenience fee.
No, Hard Cards do not automatically renew or update. You must purchase a new Hard Card for any updated license(s) you purchase or renew.
No, Hard Cards do not expire, only the license privileges (other than a Lifetime License), which will be noted on the card.
All 365 licenses (licenses that are valid for a year when purchased) and lifetime licenses are shown on Hard Cards.
Yes, Hard Cards display your hunter education number and boating safety number if applicable.
As of right now, Hard Cards do not display hunting tags.
Yes, Hard Cards are for all hunters and fishers with active licenses.
The photos displayed on the Hard Cards were submitted to the department by the general public as part of a contest. Then, the public voted on their top three favorite images and the ones with the most votes were selected as the winners.