In Louisiana, our research showed the below requirements to become a hunting guide or fishing guide.  Before operating as a guide ensure that you contact your states wildlife agency directly to verify all requirements.

*Always ensure that you and your clients have the necessary hunting and fishing licenses for the game you will be pursuing.

Basic requirements for Fishing Guide Jobs in Louisiana:

• Need charter guide license for fishing.
• Need merchant marine credential with US Coast Guard.
• Valid Drivers license
• Louisiana recreational fishing license.

Other Fishing Guide Requirements that May Be Helpful:

• Driver’s License
• Good communication skills
• Well organized
• Ability to work with diverse groups of clients
• Willingness to teach others effective fishing techniques
• Outdoor survival and first aid skills
• Swimming skills
• Good physical fitness

Basic requirements for Hunting Guide Jobs in Louisiana:

• If operating from a boat need a captains license through US coast guard
• No regulations or certifications noted to become a guide if hunting from land.
• Enforcement division: 225-765-2999.

Other Hunting Guide Requirements that May Be Helpful:

• Driver’s License
• Good communication skills
• Well organized
• Ability to work with diverse groups of clients
• Willingness to teach others effective hunting techniques
• Outdoor survival and first aid skills
• Firearm safety skills
• Good physical fitness 

State Wildlife Agency Contact:

Agency Name: Louisiana Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Website: http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/licenses

Phone Number: 225-765-2999

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