LDWF Commercial Fishing Licenses Available At Bourg Office

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November 28 - 30, 2017
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LDWF Commercial Fishing Licenses Available At Bourg Office

08:00 am - 03:30 pm @

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer new and renewals of commercial fishing licenses and motorboat registration from the Bourg Office:

November 28-30, 2017
467 Texas Gulf Road
Bourg, LA
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Fishermen are reminded that acceptable forms of payment will include personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders and cash.  No credit cards. To avoid processing delays, those purchasing licenses are asked to bring their license renewal notices with them.

First-time applicants can apply by mail or in-person.  Renewals can be completed online at  www.wlf.la.gov . When applying in person you must provide the following:

  • Resident applicants must provide proof of residency such as a Louisiana driver’s license, (held continuously for 12 months) voter’s registration, vehicle registration and state income tax.
  • Non-residents applicants must provide proof of residency from their domiciliary state, such as driver’s license, voter’s registration, vehicle registration and state income tax.
  • Applicants applying for a license in a business name must provide documentation showing proof of valid federal tax ID# assigned to business name and proof of authorized signature, or an occupational license will be required.

 

*Also note that on November 29, NOAA TEDs training specialists and LDWF and Louisiana Sea Grant staff will be on hand from 10:30 am – 12 pm to cover these important topics:

  • Shrimp and crab 2017 catch updates
  • Upcoming crab closure and new regulations
  • TEDs requirements overview
  • LA Direct Seafood website update
  • Review of Task Force mission and responsibilities

 

NOAA TEDs training specialists, alongside the LFF Quality Training Trailer, will offer one-on-one demonstrations and Q & A.*

For commercial licenses inquiries, contact (225) 765-2898.

Additional locations and times include:

New Orleans Office
December 5-7, 2017
2021 Lakeshore Drive Suite 210
New Orleans, LA
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Lake Charles Office

December 12-14, 2017
1213 North Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, La.
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.la.gov. To receive email alerts, signup at http://www.wlf.la.gov/signup.