Any person, whether a resident or nonresident, who has been awarded a Purple Heart is eligible for hunting and fishing licenses at the resident rate.
To qualify for this license, you must submit one of the following:
- Louisiana Vehicle Registration indicating a Purple Heart Specialty plate
- Photocopy of a DD214 form or any other military document that indicates the applicant received a
Purple Heart.
Applications are available HERE. Call (225)765-2887 for more information. You may apply for this license at LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge or by mail to:
LDWF
Attn: Sports License
PO Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000
Attn: Sports License
PO Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000
License Types
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Basic Hunting Season License
- Cost: $20
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Includes: Authorization to hunt, take, possess or transport any wild birds or quadrupeds.
- Additional special licenses are required to hunt, take, possess, or transport deer, turkey, or migratory waterfowl.
- Required For: All hunters, except those exempt by law.
- Duration: Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
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Turkey Season License
- Cost: $12
- Includes: Turkey tags.
- Prerequisite: Basic Hunting Season License.
- Required For: All turkey hunters.
- Duration: Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
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Deer Season License
- Cost: $15
- Includes: Archery, primitive weapon privileges, and deer tags.
- Prerequisite: Basic Hunting Season License.
- Required For: All deer hunters.
- Duration: Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
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Waterfowl Season License
- Cost: $12
- Prerequisite: Basic Hunting Season License.
- Required For: All waterfowl hunters.
- Duration: Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
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Hook and Line License
- Cost: $5
- Required for: Fishing with a cane pole only.
- Duration: Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
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Basic Fish Season License
- Cost: $17
- Includes: All Louisiana recreational freshwater fishing and all legal recreational freshwater gear.
- Duration: Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
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Saltwater Season License
- Cost: $15
- Includes: All Louisiana recreational saltwater fishing and all legal recreational saltwater gear.
- Prerequisite: Basic Fish Season License.
- Duration: Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
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Louisiana Sportsman's Paradise License
- Cost: $100
- Includes: Basic and Saltwater Fishing Licenses; Basic, Deer, Waterfowl, and Turkey Hunting Licenses; and the Res/NR WMA Access Permit.
- Excludes: Federal Duck Stamp and Res/NR WMA Camping Permit.
- Duration: Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.