The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) sells hard collector’s license cards for $5. These optional collectible cards let hunters/fishermen carry all their active annual licenses on a single, long-lasting card that fits in a wallet. These collector cards will feature new artwork each year from Louisiana’s very own outdoor enthusiasts.
LDWF is looking for amateur or professional artists or photographers who love the Louisiana outdoors to submit iconic Louisiana outdoor artwork and photographs to be featured on this year’s hard license cards! They are looking for user-submitted, original artwork or photographs falling into the following categories – Wildlife/Hunting, Fish/Fishing, and Scenic/Other – to be featured. Photographs or artwork may be submitted in digital format.
To participate, go online to wlf.louisiana.gov/page/ldwf-durable-hard-license-artwork-contest, enter contact information into the form, and upload the image(s) before February 21.
Rules:
- Images must be taken in Louisiana
- Please do not submit images with anyone’s recognizable face.
- Image size cannot exceed 20MB
- Images should be horizontal
LDWF will announce the winners. Winners will be notified by email, will have their artwork featured on the hard license cards, and will be featured on our website and social media channels throughout the year.
The hard license cards will go on sale in June 2026 and will be available for an additional $5 fee.
The proceeds from the card sales help fund LDWF’s mission to manage, conserve, and promote wise utilization of Louisiana’s renewable fish and wildlife resources and their supporting habitats.