LA lifetime hunting license- truly lifetime?

[Don Howard]

Hey,

I'm looking to verify information regarding the lifetime hunting license. I've read that a driver's license is required to apply for the lifetime hunting/fishing license. What about a person who doesn't drive and just has a state id, or even what about the lifetime license for children who obviously don't have either?

Secondly, if I got one then moved to another state would I still be able to come back to Louisiana to hunt with the lifetime license? Would I be in violation if they ask to see my id and it shows that I've moved?

Seems like a waste to buy now then forfeit the license if I move out of state next year. thanks.

 

[audioshooter]

i know several people who bought there lifetime before they moved out of state and it is stil valid. i think i remember something that it may disqualify you from getting a resident license in another state, but im not positive.

 

[sandman7925]

It is lifetime and it is always valid no matter where you move to. There is some tax documents required (can't remember what, W2 maybe). It's worth it. They find something new to charge us for every so often so it's best you lock it in. Who knows a normal yearly liscensce will probably cost $200 5 years from now. You can call the main office and they will tell you what you need.

 

[Jimbeaux82]

I have a lifetime hunting and fishing license for myself as well as my son. It is valid even if we move out of state. Best deal around, $500. I was spending $90 per year for all of my licenses as it was so it is an easy payout in 6 years for me.

I do not think that it disqualifies you from getting a resident license in another state, so long as you have a drivers license from that state.

 

[cajun 22]

I and my son have a Lifetime combo licenses. You do retain resident hunting rights for life no matter where you live. If you become a resident of another state you can apply for your lifetime or regular license there as long as you meet the resident requirements. Once you have it you are good to go.

 

[George]

I am about to buy both my sons( 2 and 8 months) theirs. All you beed for them is their birth cert. And ss card

 

[charlie12]

I am about to buy both my sons( 2 and 8 months) theirs. All you beed for them is their birth cert. And ss card

Smart thing to do, no telling what license will cost as they get older. If I had kids that's what I would do too.

 

[Akajun]

Bought all three of my boys their combos before they turned 4. Only 200 each if you do it before they are four. They are good for their life even if they move out of state.

 

[oleheat]

Had mine (combo) since 99. There have been several licensing requirements added since then- but lifetime licensees are grandfathered in on any additional costs. It may take a few years- but it will pay for itself.

And yes- getting one for a child is very smart, indeed.

 

[Bearco]

My lifetime hunting/fishing license has paid for itself over again. I will by my son one soon after birth.

 

[Xenon]

They were very helpful when I called them in the past with random questions (prior to getting mine. I would think you could call for the ID vs License question (225) 765-2887

Required documents for applicants eighteen and older
• Copy of a valid Louisiana Driverʼs License issued a minimum of twelve months and ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Copy of applicantʼs current Louisiana voterʼs registration card
• Copy of Louisiana vehicle registration in applicantʼs name, if the applicant is married, and vehicle registration is in spouseʼs name, copy of marriage
license must accompany the application
• Copies of applicantʼs Louisiana state resident personal income tax return (form IT-540) for the two filing periods immediately prior to the date of
application, these tax returns must be stamped “received” by the Department of Revenue

Required documents for applicants under the age of eighteen
• An original certified birth certificate with a raised seal from the Department of Health (Birth certificate will not be returned)
• Copy of both parents Louisiana driverʼs license

 

[daxt79]

What about a person who doesn't drive and just has a state id, or even what about the lifetime license for children who obviously don't have either?

I bought one for my 5 year old & they sent me a certificate stating that I purchased a lifetime license for him. I can't redeem the licence until he takes the hunters saftey course which will be when he's a teenager.

If I remember right Louisiana law doesn't require a license until your 16 anyway.

 

[Rahllin]

I am glad I saw this thread. I don't hunt, but I do fish, and I am moving to Florida in a few months, and I will be there for a few years, but I can get my Lifetime Fishing license now for $300, and it will save me from spending $90 a year to come back and fish a few times a year, then if I don't move back to LA after I am done with FL, it will save me ever more. I will have to try and keep this topic floating around in my mind, so I can jump on it while I have some money to spare!

 

[Bearco]

I am glad I saw this thread. I don't hunt, but I do fish, and I am moving to Florida in a few months, and I will be there for a few years, but I can get my Lifetime Fishing license now for $300, and it will save me from spending $90 a year to come back and fish a few times a year, then if I don't move back to LA after I am done with FL, it will save me ever more. I will have to try and keep this topic floating around in my mind, so I can jump on it while I have some money to spare!

You should do it asap. iirc, it takes a few months (unless something has changed).

 

[Hitman]

They are good for their life even if they move out of state.

So what is this?

Nonresident Lifetime Hunting & Fishing . . . . . . . . .$3,000.00

 

[Don Howard]

How'd your son get the license? are there different documents for adults and children? thanks

oops, I see he answer in the later posts.

 

[Win1917]

The "nonresident lifetime hunting & fishing license" is for residents of another state who want to buy a lifetime license in LA. It costs $3000 for them instead of $500 for residents

 

[aherring1983]

Best money I ever spent

 

[Hitman]

Does it jump from $200 to $500 agter they turn four?

Application pdf @ the bottom of the page.
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/licenses/lifetime-licenses

Hunt/Fish Combo Lifetime;
Birth to 4 = $200
5 to 13 = $300

 

[Hitman]

Damn. So for $1100 my boys and I can hunt/fish for the rest of our lives in LA?

Well I don't know their ages but you'd still have to buy Duck stamps each year.