Probably an unpopular option but I think this is bullshit

Roadside crabbing now requires a license in Louisiana

The $5 roadside crabbing license can be purchased online or at most sporting stores.

www.kplctv.com

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I’m wondering what the problem with this $5 license is? I would imagine that you would catch more than $5 in one set. Just curious!

 

Mostly it gets old asking for permission to do everything. I find it hard to believe I have a license to fish. A license is supposed to show your able and capable of a task not allow you to enjoy what is already yours.

Did I read there is a 12 dozen crab limit? How are there any crabs left?

 

I'm in Mississippi but am licensed in Florida, Alabama and Louisianna as well. I wish they would let me just select the options I want and buy my license as a single purchase. I want to saltwater fish, trawl for bait/shrimp and trap crabs in MS. To get two of those licenses I have to go to MSFWP in Biloxi and they're separate items. Everything should be on one license (per state) and you should be able to do it all online. That would make it easier to buy and to enforce.

 

I really don't see what the big deal is. If you're taking fish/crabs out of the water, you should have to have a saltwater license. Whether you are on the side of the road or in a boat, the take is the same.

Edit to add: This $5.00 license is only for those that don't already have a saltwater license. There has always been a $5 hook and line license for freshwater and now they are just adding it saltwater as well.

 

I really don't see what the big deal is

The big deal is the department is arbitrarily deciding to tax people and lying about the taxes purpose.

It always amazes me how dismissive people can be over small license fee increases. Especially when the department is as corrupt as Louisiana wildlife and fisheries. I'm guessing you have never had the misfortune of doing business with those dirtbags. The best they can ever hope for in their current state is becoming the DMV's more attractive sister.