Fur Buyer License

Louisiana Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in Louisiana - resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. Louisiana is one of the top fur producing states in the country. A fur dealer license is required and the state has a robust commercial fur market including nutria, muskrat, mink, raccoon, otter, and bobcat. CITES compliance required.

License Required CITES Compliance Required Record Keeping Required Annual Report Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$25.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$150.00

Annual license

Record Retention

5yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

Yes

For regulated species export

License Details

Louisiana Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in Louisiana are regulated. Review all requirements before purchasing furs from trappers.

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes - required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$25.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$150.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	5 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Yes - required
CITES Compliance Required	Yes - CITES compliance required
Annual Report Required	Yes - Due: April 1
Report Due Date	April 1
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in Louisiana

The following species are subject to special fur buyer rules in Louisiana - which may include tagging, harvest reporting, or CITES permits for export.

bobcat otter nutria mink muskrat raccoon beaver

CITES Note: Bobcat and otter pelts from Louisiana that are destined for international commercial export require CITES export permits from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Louisiana participates in annual harvest reporting to support the national CITES export quota program.

Record Keeping

Louisiana Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in Louisiana must maintain detailed purchase records available for inspection by wildlife officers at any time.

For each purchase: species, quantity of pelts, seller name and trapping license number

Date of transaction and purchase price or fair market value

County or general area of harvest (where required by species)

Records must be retained for 5 years

Records must be available for inspection by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

Louisiana-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

Louisiana is one of the nation's largest fur producers, historically famous for its muskrat and nutria harvest. Pelt tagging required for otter and bobcat. CITES documentation required for bobcat and otter for international commercial trade. Annual reports due April 1.

Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (www.wlf.louisiana.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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