LOUISIANA MARINE RECREATIONAL LICENSES LA license requirements for recreational fishermen and recreational for-hire vessels. Types of data collected for each type of license How we collect recreational landings data Additional notes

License type ResidentYFreeHandicapped Non-residentYResident Disabled Saltwater anglingYResident Disabled Veteran For-hireY Notes: 1) fishing for freshwater species is allowed in saltwater areas without a saltwater angling license 2) only a basic recreational fishing license is required for use of gear requiring recreational gear licenses (crab traps, oyster tongs, trawls, etc.) and for use of recreational cast net. 3) for-hire vessels are licensed in salt-water areas. Non-licensed anglers may purchase “trip” license for use on for-hire vessel. ExemptionsLicense information Under 16NameY 60 or greater before 6/1/2000AddressY Nonprofit rehabilitation program (with permit from Secretary) Telephone numberY (after 2/2007) Driver’s LicenseY “Cane pole” fishing license holder (basic license only is required) License Duration7/1-6/30 Computerization Y Louisiana Recreational Fishing License Types, Exemptions, & Data Collected

How we collect recreational landings data Participate in MRFSS– agency personnel act as dockside surveyors, validate interview information Participate in review of preliminary estimates from state summaries Phone and intercept portions of charter vessel survey (captains holding HMS and reef fish permits required to report – others report voluntarily)

Additional Notes Dockside refusal rate for MRFSS intercept <3% in previous year Charter telephone successful contact rate averages 60% The final disposition of the remaining 40% non-contact –12% answering machine –12% not in service (based on 2006 numbers) –6% were ineligible (no charter fishing) –4% were not available –2% no answer –1% refusal to participate 2005 was an unusual year