2011-2012 Hunting Regs low-res - Louisiana Department of Wildlife ...

Licenses
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LiFetime License Fees
Lifetime Resident Senior Combo $50
Lifetime Non-resident Hunt/Fish $3,000
Lifetime Non-resident Native Disabled
Veteran Combo
$300
Lifetime Hunt/Fish (0-4 years old) $200
Lifetime Hunting (5-13 years old) $200
Lifetime Fishing (5-13 years old) $200
Lifetime Hunt/Fish (5-13 years old) $300
Lifetime Hunting (14 years and older) $300
Lifetime Fishing (14 years and older) $300
Lifetime Hunt/Fish (14 years and older) $500
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
license, but must have proof of age in
their possession whenever fishing or
hunting:
1. Residents who reached age 60
prior to June 1, 2000;
2. Residents and non-residents
younger than 16 years of age.
miLitary
Military licenses are valid only
during that time when the licensee
is on active duty in the armed
forces of the United States.
Any resident or nonresident who
possesses a military identification
card that signifies that he is currently
on active duty with any one of the
armed forces of the United States,
including the National Guard, or the
spouse or dependent of such person,
may be issued a license for hunting or
recreational fishing in Louisiana for
the fee as that required of Louisiana
residents. The military identification
card or dependent card and the appropriate
license must be on the licensee's
person at all times when he is
engaged in hunting and fishing activities.
Any Louisiana resident who submits
proof of his status as a active
member of the Louisiana National
Guard or any reserve component of
the United States armed forces,
though not currently on active duty,
may purchase in lieu of Basic and
Saltwater Fishing, Basic Hunting,
Big Game, Bow, Primitive Firearms,
LA. Duck, Turkey Stamp and WMA
Hunting Permit, a license for $50.00
LiFetime Licenses
Lifetime hunting licenses include basic hunting, big game hunting,
primitive firearms, bow hunting, state waterfowl license, turkey license
and WMA hunting permit.
Lifetime licenses are available from the Baton Rouge office
only. Allow three weeks processing time. Applicants are required to
have lived in Louisiana for the immediate twelve months prior to making
application to qualify for resident rates. Mandatory documents
required with application are a valid LA driver's license issued a minimum
of 12 months and one of the following:
1. Louisiana voter's registration card
2. Louisiana vehicle registration or
3. two previous year's state tax filing, stamped by Department of
Revenue and Taxation.
(Applications available at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/licenses/lifetime/ or
by calling 225-765-2887)
License exceptions & exemptions
to fish and hunt in Louisiana. Submit
completed application with a copy of
the applicants:
1. Louisiana Driver's license,
2. Military identification card,
3. Original letter from their commanding
officer verifying that
they are in "good standing" with
the Louisiana National Guard or
United States armed forces and
4. money order for $50.00. Mail to:
Sports License, LDWF, P.O. Box
98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898.
The application form is available
online at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/
licenses or at 225-765-2887.
Resident veterans having a
permanent service-connected disability
classification of 50 percent
or more and residents who are
blind, paraplegic or multiple amputee
shall upon identification and proof
of disability satisfactory to LDWF, be
issued sports hunting license without
the payment of any fees thereof.
Contact Sports License at 225-765-
2887 for required forms.
sociaL security,
raiLroad, state and
pubLic subdivision
disabiLity retirement
recipients
A resident who is totally and permanently
disabled and receiving a disability
social security benefit may
submit a current award letter from
Social Security (SSI does not qualify)
and a valid Louisiana Driver's license
to qualify. A resident who receives
disability retirement income from a
retirement system whose members
are exempt from federal social security,
either pursuant to the Railroad
Retirement Insurance Act, 45 U.S.C.
231, or because they are employees of
a state or a political subdivision of the
state that has not voluntarily agreed to
participate in federal social security
under 42 U.S.C. 418, may qualify to
purchase a resident basic hunting
(includes WMA hunting permit), resident
big game hunting, resident primitive
firearm, and a resident bow
license at a fee of $5 each. Contact the
licensing staff at (225) 765-2887 for
required documents. These licenses
are available by mail or at the Baton
Rouge office only.
bona Fide resident
1. Any person who has resided in
this state continuously during the
12 months immediately prior to
the date on which he applies for
any license and who has manifested
his intent to remain in this
state by establishing Louisiana as
his legal domicile, as demonstrated
by compliance with all of
the following, as applicable:
a. If registered to vote, he is registered
to vote in Louisiana.
b. If licensed to drive a motor
vehicle, he is in possession of
a valid Louisiana drivers
license.
c. If owning a motor vehicle
located within Louisiana, he
is in possession of a valid
Louisiana registration for that
vehicle.
d. If earning an income, he has
filed a Louisiana state income
tax return and has complied
with state income tax laws
and regulations.
2. Any person, corporation or other
legal entity which posses a resident
license from any state or
country other than Louisiana
shall not qualify for a resident
hunting license in Louisiana.