1. A. In lieu of recreational basic fishing and recreational saltwater fishing licenses and in lieu of basic hunting, deer, turkey, and duck hunting licenses, and WMA access permit, the department may issue a Disabled/Special Needs Hunting and Fishing license to residents who qualify as developmentally disabled as defined in R.S. 28:751 and who meet all other legal requirements to obtain a hunting license. Developmentally disabled may include, but is not limited to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, spina bifida, and multiple sclerosis.

   1. 1. Special disability licenses shall be issued annually and will be exempt from license fees.
   2. 2. Anyone fishing with a special disability fishing license must be accompanied by a validly licensed fisherman. Anyone hunting with a special disability hunting license must be accompanied by a validly licensed hunter.
   3. 3. All special disability fishing and hunting licenses shall be issued from the Baton Rouge headquarters location.

   4. 4. To qualify for special disability licenses an applicant must submit to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the following:

      1. a. a valid Louisiana driver's license or identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles;
      2. b. a completed application form for Developmentally Disabled License(s);
      3. c. proof that applicant has resided in Louisiana consecutively for the immediate 12 months prior to making application as required by the department (i.e., resident driver's license of guardian or care giver, voter's registration card, vehicle registration, certification by guardian or care giver, etc.).

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:3000(J)(1).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 31:1104 (May 2005), repromulgated LR 31:1346 (June 2005), amended LR 49:512 (March 2023).