WMA/Refuge/Conservation Area Licenses and Permits | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

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Participate in any activity on a WMA, refuge, or conservation area (unless otherwise specified)	Self-Clearing Permit	Free. A Self-Clearing Permit is required for ALL ACTIVITIES on WMAs, refuges, and conservation areas. The permit consists of two portions: check-in and check-out. All persons must obtain a Self-Clearing Permit from a Self-Clearing Permit Station or check in/out electronically through the Check-In/Check-Out app (Apple or Google Play) or web portal. If checking in through a Self-Clearing Permit Station, the check-in portion must be completed and put in a permit box before each day’s activity on the day of the activity. Users may check in one day in advance of use. The check-out portion must be carried by each person while on the property and must be completed and put in a permit box immediately upon exiting the property. On WMAs, Self-Clearing Permits are not required of fishermen and boaters who enter a WMA via watercraft from outside the property, provided they do not get out of the watercraft and onto the property. Self-Clearing Permits are not required for motorists traveling through the property provided that the most direct route is taken and no activities or stops take place.
Use any LDWF-administered property, including WMAs, refuges, and conservation areas, for any activity	WMA Access Permit	Annual permit: $20 for both residents and nonresidents; 5-day permit: $5 for both residents and nonresidents, must be 5 consecutive days. Individuals age 17 and under are not required to purchase a WMA Access Permit. WMA Access Permits are included with the Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License, Senior Hunting/Fishing License, and Lifetime Licenses. WMA Access Permits are NOT required for persons including boaters traveling through LDWF property, provided that the most direct route is taken and no activities (e.g. fishing, sightseeing, etc.) take place on the property.
Camp in a LDWF-operated campground	WMA Camping Permit	$7/night for up to five adults who are camping together (residents and nonresidents) Individuals age 17 and under are not required to have a WMA Camping Permit. The WMA Camping Permit(s) or LDWF number(s) shall be displayed at each camping party's campsite. A campsite is defined as any tent, RV, camper, vehicle or site occupied within a campground or vessel/houseboat moored adjacent to a campground.
Are wheelchair-bound, mobility-impaired, an upper extremity amputee, or visually-impaired and participate in special deer hunts on private and public lands, access specially designated ATV trails on WMAs, and/or hunt from ATVs	Physically Challenged Hunter Permit	Free. See Special Licenses and Permits for more information.
Would like to train a bird dog in a WMA Bird Dog Training Area	WMA Bird Dog Training Area Permit	Free. Contact your LDWF regional office for availability.
Cut firewood for personal use in firewood harvesting areas on WMAs	Firewood Cutting on WMAs Permit	Free. You must also have a Basic Hunting License and sign an indemnity agreement stating that LDWF is not responsible for any injuries occurring or resulting from any actions during the firewood harvest operations. Firewood cutting is typically permitted from August through October when no firearm hunting seasons are in progress. Contact your LDWF regional office for availability.

For more information on Special Use, WMA Hardmast Collection, WMA Research, or WMA Commercial Activity permits, please contact your LDWF regional office.