I don't think lifetime licenses will remain what they appear to be at present. I expect that within our children's lifetimes, extra permits and fees will be added. Some possibilities:
1. A fee could be added to the recreational offshore landing permit that is currently free.
2. Boat launch fees.
3. Fees to use live bait. Fees and permits for specific species. Fees to use more than one rod. Fees to use more than a certain number of hooks.
4. Trespass fees for certain public waters.
5. Fees to pass through certain water control structures.
6. Permits required by the feds.
7. Permits required at the parish or more local level.
Etc.
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