
Major changes for hunting and fishing licenses and fees go into effect tomorrow. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton said even though a current license doesn’t expire until the end of June, any license that’s purchased tomorrow going forward…
“It’s going to be a 365 license. So, if you buy a license in April, that license is going to be good until the following April. So, it’s going to be based on 365 days, not based on the department’s fiscal year,” said McClinton.
McClinton said the basic hunting license will see an increase of $5 to $20 annually.
“The deer license, or used to be a big game license, is going from $15 to $20, but there’s no longer a requirement to buy archery or permanent firearms. So, if you buy those two together you don’t have to worry about those additional add-ons,” said McClinton.
A residential basic freshwater fishing license will cost an additional $7.50 annually, but McClinton said the license has been broadened to include additional fishing options…
“But it’s including all the different gear fees. If you ever want to use hoop nets or slat traps or anything like that, wire nets, that’s all included now. You don’t have to buy any additional gear fee,” said McClinton.
A saltwater license is also increasing by $7.50 but like the basic freshwater license, it has also been expanded to include additional fishing methods.
McClinton said another big change this year is a required $5 license for roadside crabbing. He said this is so they can survey license holders and have a better idea of how many crabs are being removed from fisheries.
Another new feature among hunting and fishing licenses is the automatic license renewal option so you don’t have to worry about being caught off guard with an expired license. For specific fees and price changes click here.
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