Louisiana Boating Regulations

The Louisiana Boater Education Card (also referred to as the Louisiana boating license) is proof that a boater has taken and passed an approved boater education course. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries currently has a mandatory boater education requirement that requires all boaters born on or after January 1, 1988 to have the Louisiana boating license on board when the vessel is underway to satisfy the Louisiana boating regulations.

Many boating fatalities occur because boaters aren't educated about boating safety. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries believes that an educated boater is a safer boater.