The bill amends Louisiana's laws regarding lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses by introducing a new category for infant licenses. Beginning January 1, 2025, the Department will offer a combination lifetime hunting and fishing license for residents under the age of three, which will grant the same privileges as existing hunting and fishing licenses. This replaces the previous provision that allowed for a combination license for children from birth to five years old, which was set to expire on June 1, 2022.

Additionally, the bill establishes specific fees for these infant lifetime licenses, with a fee of $500 for resident infants and $1,000 for nonresident infants. The adult lifetime license fee remains at $500 for residents and $4,000 for nonresidents, while senior residents (65 years and older) will continue to pay $100. The bill removes the previous youth resident category and its associated fee, streamlining the licensing structure for hunting and fishing in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB400 Original:
HB400 Engrossed: 56:3(A)
HB400 Reengrossed:
HB400 Enrolled:
HB400 Act 653: