Individual WMA Schedules L-Z

Owner: LDWF (802 acres, Lafayette Office)

Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Self-Clearing Permit available at Theriot Canal boat landing off LA 308 or through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal. All nighttime activities prohibited. ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, horses and mules are prohibited.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Jan. 31

Waterfowl: Same as outside, EXCEPT CLOSES after 2 p.m.

Small Game: Nov. 1 - Feb. 29 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 5-13, with or without dogs. Beagles prohibited November and December.

Owner: LDWF (796 acres, Hammond Office)

Foot traffic only. All vehicles restricted to parish roads and designated parking areas, EXCEPT retrieval of game with ATVs allowed (see page 49 for details).

Bird Dog Training Area: Open year-round EXCEPT CLOSED during WMA Turkey Season. Contact Hammond Field Office, 985-543-4777, for more information.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Turkey: April 6-21

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 6 - Feb. 29.

Owners: LDWF (4,936 acres, Pineville Office); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (1,109 acres); Lasalle Parish School Board (441 acres)

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Oct. 28 - Nov. 12

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-26 and Dec. 9-10

Turkey: April 6-21

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT spring squirrel season will be open May 4-12 only, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 23 - Feb. 29.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Raccoon (nighttime): Jan. 15 - Feb. 29

• Nighttime Chase Only: May 1 - Sept. 25, Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Raccoon hunters may use ATVs on designated trails during take seasons only.

Crawfish: March 1 - July 31. 100 pounds per person per day. Recreational crawfishing only, no traps or nets left overnight.

Owner: LDWF (4,262 acres); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2,189 acres, Minden Office)

Limited Use Area: Small game and waterfowl same as rest of WMA. Deer hunting archery only. See WMA map for specific location.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-25, mandatory deer check. Nov. 26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27 - Dec. 3

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 24-26 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 23 - Feb. 29.

Raccoon (nighttime): Dec. 23 - Feb. 29

Owner: LDWF (8,328 acres, Hammond Office)

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Feb. 1-29.

Raccoon (nighttime): Feb. 1-29

Crabs: No crab traps allowed. Attended lift nets are allowed.

Owner: LDWF (655 acres, Lake Charles Office)

Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Small Game: Same as outside and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 6 - Feb. 29. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Jan. 6 - Feb. 29, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31.

Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 9-24 and Jan. 6 - Feb. 29

Owner: LDWF (112,615 acres, Hammond Office)

No loaded firearms or hunting allowed within 100 yards of Nature Trail. Camping limited to tent only in designated areas (see WMA map for locations). Motorized vehicles prohibited on Crusel Tract.

Limited Use Area: Small game - shotgun only. Deer hunting - archery only. See WMA map for specific location.

Area Closed: Nov. 4-5, to all hunters EXCEPT Youth Deer Hunters.

Benchmark Closure: Area closed to all deer hunting when USGS water level gauge CRMS 5373 is at or above 3.0 gauge height, feet and reopens to deer hunting when water levels recede to 2.5 gauge height, feet following a closure. Gauge information and levels are available at waterdata.usgs.gov/la/nwis/uv/?site_no=300602090375100&PARAmeter_cd=00065,72020,63160,00060.

Physically Challenged Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Check WMA map for locations and call Hammond or Baton Rouge offices for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only. Same deer seasons listed below.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15

Deer Youth (either-sex): Nov. 4-5

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-25, mandatory deer check. Nov. 26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 16-31

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Jan. 13-14 & 22-28

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 24-26 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagle allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 29 - Feb. 29.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Raccoon (nighttime): Jan. 29 - Feb. 29

Crawfish: 100 lbs per person per day.

Owner: LDWF (115,596 acres, Lafayette Office)

Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Permits available through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal or at Pass-a-Loutre Headquarters, Camp Canal and all designated camping areas. Oyster harvesting is prohibited. Camping allowed ONLY in designated areas. See self-clearing permit stations at headquarters for designated camping areas.

Vessels/Vehicles: All ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, horses and mules are prohibited. Mud boats or air-cooled propulsion vessels powered by more than 36 total horsepower prohibited. Operation of mud boats and air-cooled propulsion engines prohibited after 2:00 p.m. Sept. 1 - Jan. 31, EXCEPT allowed after 2:00 p.m. in South pass, Pass-a-Loutre, Southeast Pass, Loomis Pass, Dennis Pass, and Cadro Pass.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1 - Feb. 15

Deer Youth Shotgun (bucks only): Oct. 21-22

Deer Shotgun: Bucks only may be taken with shotguns with either slugs or buckshot for seven days starting the day after the closure of the first split of duck season.

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside. Beagles prohibited October through the last day of waterfowl season.

Feral Hogs: May be taken by properly licensed hunters from Oct. 1 - Feb. 29. In addition, hunters may hunt feral hogs with archery equipment, shotguns loaded with buckshot or slugs, or rimfire rifles no larger than .22 caliber from Feb. 16 - March 31. Hogs may be taken with the aid of dogs Feb. 16 - March 15. Hunters must also display 400 square inches of Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink and wear a Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink cap during special shotgun season for feral hogs.

Commercial Fishing: Same as outside. Commercial mullet fishing open only in: South Pass, Pass-a-Loutre, North Pass, Southeast Pass, Northeast Pass, Dennis Pass, Johnson Pass, Loomis Pass, Cadro Pass, Wright Pass, Viveats Pass, Cognevich Pass, Blind Bay, Redfish Bay, Garden Island Bay, Northshore Bay, East Bay (west of barrier islands) and oil and gas canals as described on the LDWF Pass-a-Loutre WMA map.

Owner: LDWF (35,619 acres, Hammond Office)

All roads closed 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. to all vehicles. Old Hwy. 11 will be closed when river gauge at Pearl River, La., reaches 16.5 feet (https://water.weather.gov/ahps...). All hunting, EXCEPT waterfowl hunting south of US Hwy 90, will be closed when the river stage at Pearl River reaches 16.5 feet. No hunting in the vicinity of the Nature Trail. Observe “No Hunting” signs. No loaded firearms or hunting within 100 yards of boardwalk.

Shooting Range: Self clearing permit not required, but all range users must obtain a daily check-in numbered ticket at the range upon sign-in at the range. For more information call 985-643-3938.

Area Closed: Nov. 4-5 to all hunters EXCEPT Youth Hunters.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Deer Youth (either-sex): Nov. 4-5

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 2-17

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 11-17 and Dec. 18-31

Youth Turkey: March 30-31

Turkey Lottery: Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... to apply online.

• General Lottery: April 6-7

Waterfowl: Same as outside except closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT no hunting in Waterfowl Refuge Area and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 24-26 north of US 90.

Small Game: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 24-26, and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 1 - Feb. 29.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 9-24 and Jan. 1 - Feb. 29

Crawfish: 100 lbs per person per day. Recreational crawfishing only.

Owner: LDWF (35,267 acres, Lafayette Office)

All nighttime activities prohibited. Possession of more than one daily limit of fish/crab/shrimp while on the WMA is prohibited. Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Self-clearing permits available at Grand Bayou Boat Launch and at Point Farm gate behind Montegut Middle School or through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal. Trapping is allowed only by written agreement with LDWF, Coastal WMAs, Wildlife Division. Parking of vehicles on levees prohibited. Fishing, crabbing, cast netting or any other activities or trespassing on water control structures are prohibited.

Feral Hogs: May be taken by properly licensed hunters from Oct. 1 - Feb. 29. In addition, hunters may hunt feral hogs with archery equipment, shotguns loaded with buckshot or slugs, or rimfire rifles no larger than .22 caliber from Feb. 16 - March 31. Hunters must also display 400 square inches of Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink and wear a Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink cap during special shotgun season for feral hogs.

Vessels/Vehicles: Type A personal watercraft, model year 2003 and beyond, which are 8 or more feet in length, may be operated on Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA from April 1 until the Monday after Labor Day Weekend, from sunrise to sunset only. No person shall operate such watercraft at a speed greater than “slow/no wake” within 100 feet of an anchored or moored vessel, shoreline, dock, pier, persons engaged in angling or any other manually powered vessel.

All boats powered by internal combustion engines having total horsepower above 25 Hp are not allowed in the Grand Bayou, Montegut and Pointe-aux-Chenes water management units. Public is permitted to travel anytime through the WMA for access purposes only, in the waterways known as Grand Bayou, Humble Canal, Little Bayou Blue, Grand Bayou Blue, St. Louis Canal, and Bayou Pointe-aux-Chenes unless authorized by LDWF. All ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, horses and mules are prohibited.

Limited Access Areas: Operation of internal combustion engines prohibited from September through January. See WMA map for specific location.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 24-26 and Dec. 9-15

Waterfowl: Same as outside, EXCEPT CLOSED at 2 p.m.

Small Game: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED during bucks only firearms season and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles prohibited October through December.

Recreational Fishing: The harvest of all fish, shrimp, crabs and crawfish is for recreational purposes only and any commercial use is prohibited. All castnet contents shall be contained and bycatch returned to the water immediately.

• Shrimp: may be taken by the use of cast nets only. During the inside open shrimp season, 25 lbs per boat or vehicle per day (heads on) maximum shall be permitted. Size count to conform with open season requirements. During the inside closed season, 10 lbs per boat or vehicle per day (heads on) may be taken for bait.
• Oyster Harvesting: prohibited
• Fish: may be taken only by rod and reel or hand lines for recreational purposes only.
• Crabs: may be taken only through the use of hand lines or nets; however, none are to remain set overnight. No drop nets left unattended at any time. A maximum of 12 drop nets may be possessed/attended per boat or vehicle. Twelve dozen crabs maximum are allowed per boat or vehicle per day.
• Crawfish: may be harvested in unrestricted portions of the WMA and shall be limited to 100 lbs per person per day. Gear used to catch crawfish shall not remain set overnight.

Self-Clearing Permit Required for all activities on Point Farm Unit. An approximately 1,300-acre area inside the Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA which is generally bounded on the west by the double gates behind the Montegut Middle School, the Point Farm Levee and the WMA boundary, and on the north by the WMA boundary, and is bounded on the east and south by the Point Farm ridge levee. The boundary of Point Farm is more accurately marked with signs. Point Farm gate will be open all Saturdays during the month of February, weather permitting. Parking in designated areas required for mourning dove hunting. No motorized vessels allowed in the drainage ditches. EXCEPT for mourning dove hunting, (provided for below) all other hunting activities closed until after the last day of youth deer hunts.

Limited Use Area: Archery only, firearms prohibited. See WMA map for specific location.

Deer Youth Lottery (either-sex): Oct. 7-8 & 14-15. Daily Youth Hunt Permit required. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... to apply online.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Jan. 14

Waterfowl: CLOSED

Small Game: Same as outside, EXCEPT CLOSED until the day after the last youth deer hunt day and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles prohibited October and November. Non-toxic shot only south of the dove field gate.

Mourning Dove: Hunting will be permitted each day during the September split and each day of the second and third splits (AFTER the last youth deer hunt day). Gates will be opened on Saturdays during the first and second segments, weather permitting, EXCEPT during waterfowl season and Youth Deer Hunt weekends. Parking will be allowed in designated areas only. Non-toxic shot only south of the dove field gate.

Owner: LDWF (6,434 acres, Lafayette Office)

Area Closed: Oct. 28-29 to all hunters EXCEPT Youth Deer Hunters.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15

Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 28-29

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-25, mandatory deer check. Nov. 26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 23-31

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 9-10

Turkey: April 27 - May 5

Turkey Youth Lottery: April 20-21. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... to apply online.

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 24-26 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbit and squirrel hunting with dogs allowed Jan. 1 - Feb. 29. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagles allowed for rabbit and dogs allowed for squirrel Oct. 7-27, Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 and Dec. 11-22, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 9-24 and Jan. 1 - Feb. 29

Sport Fishing: Same as outside EXCEPT allowed only after 2 p.m. during waterfowl season and EXCEPT open after 10 a.m. during early teal season.

• Crawfish: March 15 - July 31. Recreational only. 100 lbs per person per day. No nets or traps may be left overnight.

Commercial Fishing: Permitted Monday through Friday EXCEPT CLOSED during duck season. Commercial fishing permits available from area supervisor, Lafayette Field Office or Spring Bayou HQ.

Owner: LDWF (57,235 acres); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (12,802 acres); Office of State Lands (835 acres); Concordia Parish School Board (560 acres, Lafayette Office)

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Deer Youth Lottery (either-sex): Dec. 16 & 23 and Jan. 6 & 13. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... to apply online.

Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Oct. 28-29. ONLY that portion of the area south of Black Hawk Acme Levee Road, west of LA Hwy. 15, southward to Old River Control Structure, thence south to Sugar Mill Chute. The remainder of the area is open to all other use.

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-25, mandatory deer check. Nov. 26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 23-31

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 9-10

Turkey: CLOSED

Quail: CLOSED

Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 9-24 and Jan. 1 - Feb. 29

Crawfishing: That portion West of the Mississippi River Levee, March 15 - July 31, recreational crawfishing only. Crawfish harvest limited to 100 pounds per person per day. No nets or traps may be left overnight. No motorized watercraft allowed.

Sport and Commercial Fishing: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED from 30 minutes before sunrise until 2 p.m. on: Grand Bay, Silver Lake, Lower Sunk Lake, Lac A’ Sostien and Moreau Lake during open waterfowl seasons, except during early Teal Season, recreational fishing allowed after 10 a.m.

Owner: LDWF (34,018 acres); Ouachita Parish School Board (1,240 acres); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2,955 acres, Monroe Field Office).

Transporting trash or garbage on WMA roads prohibited. All nighttime activities prohibited EXCEPT as otherwise provided.

Limited Access Areas: See WMA map for locations.

Wham Brake: Sept. 1 - Jan. 31, all motorized vessels prohibited 2 p.m. - 4 a.m., and all nighttime activities prohibited during open waterfowl season.

Chauvin Tract (US 165 North): All season dates on Chauvin Tract (US 165 North) same as outside, EXCEPT still hunt only and EXCEPT small game shotgun only and deer hunting restricted to archery only. All vehicles including ATVs/UTVs prohibited.

South Bosco Tract: Closed from March 1 - Oct. 15. Archery only for deer. Open to waterfowl hunting.

Waterfowl Refuge: North of LA Hwy 15 closed to all hunting, fishing, trapping, and ATV use during duck seasons including teal season, EXCEPT hunting allowed during Waterfowl Falconry Seasons.

Area Closed: Oct. 28-29 south of I-20 only to all EXCEPT youth and physically challenged deer hunters. North of I-20 will remain open for all other allowable activities.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Oct. 28-29, south of I-20 only.

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-25, mandatory deer check. Nov. 26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 9-22

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27 - Dec. 3

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m., and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 24-26, EXCEPT Wham Brake Area, South Bosco Tract and Pintail Alley Area will remain open, and EXCEPT spring squirrel season will be open May 4-12 only, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and squirrel hunting with dogs allowed Dec. 23 - Feb. 29. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Are, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 23 - Nov. 19 and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31. Snipe hunting after 2 p.m. prohibited during open waterfowl seasons.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 2-17 and Dec. 23 - Feb. 29

Crawfish: 100 lbs per person per day.

Owner: State of Louisiana (7,143 acres, Lake Charles Office); Calcasieu Parish School Board (921 acres); Rayonier (600 acres)

Sabine Island boundaries are Sabine River on the west, Cut-Off Bayou on the north, and Old River and Big Bayou on the south and east. Self-clearing permits required for hunters only.

Area Closed: Sept. 23-24 to all EXCEPT youth deer hunters.

Deer: Same as outside, still hunt only.

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Sept. 23-24 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Squirrel and rabbit hunting with dogs allowed Jan. 2 - Feb. 28.

Raccoon (nighttime): Jan. 1 - Feb. 29

Owner: Manulife Investment Management (6,217 acres); Martin Timberlands (493 acres); Red Oak Timber Company (120 acres); Weyerhaeuser (100 acres)

Area Closed: Oct. 21-22 to all EXCEPT Youth Deer Hunters.

All gates closed March 1 - Aug. 31. Walk-in only

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 21-22

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 24-26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 6-22 and Dec. 2-10

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 30 - Nov. 5

Turkey General Lottery: Apr. 12-14 & 26-28. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... to apply online.

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 21-22 & 28-29 and Nov. 24-26 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and squirrel hunting with dogs allowed Dec. 23 - Feb. 29.

Raccoon (nighttime): Dec. 23 - Feb. 29

Owner: LDWF (31,956 acres, Lafayette Office); New Orleans City Park Improvement Association (2,867 acres)

Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Permits available at Pier 90, Bayou Gauche, Bayou Segnette State Park landings, and at Airboat Adventures in Lafitte or through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal.

Vessels/Vehicles: All ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, horses and mules prohibited. Use of mud boats powered by internal combustion engines with more than four cylinders is prohibited. Pulling boats over levees, dams or water control structures or any other activities which cause detriment to the integrity of levees, dams and water control structures is prohibited.

Area Closed: During the month of October to all activities EXCEPT fishing, Youth Deer Hunters and Youth Waterfowl Hunters, if the latter is provided for.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Nov. 1 - Jan. 31

Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 17-19

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 20 - Dec. 17

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 18-24

Waterfowl: Same as outside except closes at 2 p.m.

Small Game: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED October through December. Beagles allowed for rabbits Jan. 1 - Feb. 29.

Feral Hogs: May be taken by properly licensed hunters from Oct. 1 - Feb. 29. In addition, hunters may hunt feral hogs with archery equipment, shotguns loaded with buckshot or slugs, or rimfire rifles no larger than .22 caliber from Feb. 16 - March 31. Hunters must also display 400 square inches of Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink and wear a Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink cap during special shotgun season for feral hogs.

Recreational Fishing: The harvest of all fish, shrimp, crabs and crawfish are for recreational purposes only and any commercial use is prohibited.

• Shrimp: may be taken by the use of cast nets only. During the inside open shrimp season, 25 lbs per boat per day (heads on) maximum shall be permitted. Size count to conform with open season requirements. During the inside closed season, 10 lbs per boat per day (heads on) maximum may be taken for bait. All castnet contents shall be contained and bycatch returned to the water immediately.
• Fish: may be taken only by rod and reel or hand lines for recreational purposes.
• Crabs: may be taken only through the use of hand lines or nets; however, none are to remain set overnight. Twelve dozen crabs maximum are allowed per boat or vehicle per day.
• Crawfish: may be harvested in unrestricted portions of the WMA and shall be limited to 100 lbs per person per day. Fishing gear used to catch crawfish shall not remain set overnight.

Experimental Nighttime Activity Season: 12 a.m., June 1 through official sunrise Aug. 15. Nighttime activities LIMITED to the take of frogs and fishing with a rod and reel. All other nighttime activities prohibited. Daily limit of 50 frogs per vessel in aggregate (bull frogs/pig frogs). If engaged in frogging on or while traversing the WMA, all frogs in possession will be deemed to have been taken from the WMA. At no time may anyone possess more than one daily limit of frogs while on the water.

Experimental Nighttime Activity Size Limit: (Measured from the tip of the muzzle to the posterior end of the body between the hind legs). Bull frogs harvested must be 5 inches or larger. Pig frogs harvested must be 3 inches or larger.

Check out portion of self-clearing permit must include boat registration number under the comments section. Possession of firearms while participation in any experimental nighttime activity is prohibited.

Owners: LDWF (4,473 acres, Hammond Office); Tangipahoa Parish School Board (182 acres)

No hunting with firearms south of Jackson Road, EXCEPT school board tract, on days of scheduled field trials. Dates of field trials are listed on the check stations or can be obtained from the Hammond Field Office (985-543-4777).

Bird Dog Training: Sept. 4 - Nov. 17 and Feb. 1-29, EXCEPT restricted to that portion south of LA 10 and west of LA 1061 (see WMA map) and EXCEPT blank pistols only. Wild birds only (use of pen-raised birds prohibited)

• Bird Dog Training Area: An area has been designated to allow use of released birds for dog training purposes. Open year-round EXCEPT CLOSED during either-sex modern firearm hunts for deer, WMA turkey season and opening weekend of the first segment of dove season. Contact the Hammond Field Office (985-543-4777) for more information.
• Bird Dog Field Trials: Permit required from the Hammond Field Office.

Horseback Riding: Self-clearing permit required. Organized trail rides prohibited. Riding allowed only on designated roads and trails (See WMA Map). Horses and mules are specifically prohibited during turkey and gun season for deer EXCEPT as allowed for bird dog field trials. No horses or mules on green planted areas. Horse-drawn conveyances are prohibited.

Area Closed: Closed to all hunters Nov. 4-5 EXCEPT for youth and physically challenged hunters.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Nov. 4-5

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-26 and Dec. 16-17

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 9-15 & 23-29 and Jan. 6-7

Turkey: April 6-21

Turkey Youth Lottery: March 30-31

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 4-5 & 24-26 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 8 - Feb. 29. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Raccoon (nighttime): Jan. 8 - Feb. 29

Mourning Dove: Sept. 2 & 9 through the end of first split. Closed Sept. 3-8 of first split. Second and third splits are same as outside EXCEPT youth hunt on Northern Tract (north of LA 10) during the opening day of the first split (Sept. 2). Hunt restricted to youths 17 or younger and supervising adult who must be 18 years of age or older. The supervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times.

Owner: LDWF (11,800 acres, Lafayette Office); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (15,220 acres); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (16,618 acres)

South Farm: The area known as the South Farm is located on the East Side of Sherburne WMA. No hunting will be allowed EXCEPT specified lottery hunts within the levee system of the farm from the Friday before the Youth Lottery Deer Hunt until the day after the last Waterfowl Lottery Hunt on the South Farm. Waterfowl hunting by lottery only during the open regular duck hunting season (EXCEPT open hunting is allowed during early teal season, statewide youth waterfowl seasons, and any open goose seasons that occur after the close of Duck Season). Hunting will be allowed in the wooded portions east of the waterfowl impoundments. Consult the WMA maps for exact locations. Retriever training allowed on selected portions of the WMA. Contact the Lafayette Field Office for specific details. Vehicular traffic prohibited on East Atchafalaya River levee within Sherburne WMA boundaries. Contact the Lafayette Field Office for details and description of “South Farm.”

Rifle, Pistol, Archery & Skeet Range: Closed Monday. Open official sunrise to official sunset Tuesday through Sunday. Additional information may be obtained from the Lafayette Field Office, 200 Dulles Dr., Lafayette, LA 70506, phone number, 337-262-2080.

Physically Challenged Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Check WMA map for location and call the Lafayette Field Office for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only. Same hunting seasons listed below for deer.

Physically Challenged Waterfowl Hunting Area: Access restricted. Call Lafayette Field Office for further details. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only.

Bird Dog Training Area: Open to bird dog training year-round EXCEPT CLOSED during either-sex modern firearm hunts for deer and opening weekend of first and second segments of dove season. Contact the Lafayette Field Office (337-262-2080) for more information. -

Area Closed: Oct. 28-29 EXCEPT to youth and physically challenged deer hunters.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15

Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Oct. 28-29. ALL OTHER SEASONS CLOSED. Self-clearing permits.

Deer Youth Lottery (either-sex): Oct. 28-29, Dec. 18 and Jan. 7 & 14. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... to apply online.

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-25, mandatory deer check. Nov. 26 and Dec. 2-3, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 23-31

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Jan. 5-7

Turkey: CLOSED

Waterfowl, Snipe, Rail and Gallinules: Same as outside except closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 24-26, and EXCEPT hunting after 2 p.m. prohibited EXCEPT no hunting in Waterfowl Refuge. That portion of Sherburne WMA known as the South Farm restricted to Lottery hunts only. South Farm waterfowl hunting limited to one hunt per calendar week per person. All other hunting closed on South Farm complex from the Friday before Youth Lottery Deer Hunt until the day after the last waterfowl hunt on the South Farm. Contact the Lafayette Field Office for details and description of “South Farm.”

• Youth and Disabled Veterans Waterfowl Lotteries: Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... to apply online.

Small Game: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 24-26, and EXCEPT spring squirrel season will be open May 4-12 only, with or without dogs. Non-toxic shot only within waterfowl impoundments. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 8 - Feb. 29. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 7-31 and Dec. 4-22, EXCEPT closed Oct. 28-29, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Quail: CLOSED

Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 9-24 and Jan. 8 - Feb. 29

Crawfishing: March 15 - July 31. Crawfish harvest limited to 100 pounds per person per day. No traps or nets left overnight. No motorized water craft allowed on farm complexes.

Owner: Caddo Levee District (1,300 acres); U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers (1,200 acres, Minden Office)

Motorized vehicles allowed on designated trails. Bicycles allowed. Vehicle parking allowed only in designated parking areas. That portion west of Twelve Mile Bayou closed to fishing Oct. 1 - March 31.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

Small Game and Waterfowl:

• Portion West of Twelve Mile Bayou: FALCONRY ONLY, same as outside, EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m., and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12.
• Portion East of Twelve Mile Bayou: Same as outside, EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m., and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 23 - Feb. 29.

Owner: LDWF (12,506 acres, Lafayette Office)

No hunting allowed in Headquarters area. Only overnight campers allowed in the improved Boggy Bayou Camping area. Rules and Regulations posted at campsite. Water skiing prohibited EXCEPT allowed in Old River and Grand Lac.

Area Closed: Oct. 28-29 to all hunters EXCEPT Youth Hunters.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15

Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 28-29

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 23 - Jan. 7

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Jan. 8-14

Turkey Youth Lottery: April 27-28. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... class="Normal"> to apply online.

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT SMALL GAME CLOSED Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 24-26, and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 15 - Feb. 29. WATERFOWL to remain open during either sex firearms hunts for deer.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 9-24 and Jan. 15 - Feb. 29

Recreational Fishing: Same as outside EXCEPT only allowed after 2 p.m. during waterfowl season, EXCEPT during early teal season, recreational fishing allowed after 10 a.m. -

• Crawfish: March 15 - July 31. Recreational only, 100 lbs per person per day.

Commercial Fishing: Gill and trammel nets 3.5 inches and greater, allowed from close of waterfowl seasons to last day of February, via permit only, issued from the Lafayette Field Office. Contact Lafayette Field office for details. CLOSED until after 2 p.m. during waterfowl season.

Owner: Tangipahoa Parish School Board (1,643 acres; Hammond Office)

Self-clearing permits required for all activities. No horseback riding during gun season for deer or turkey. ATVs/UTVs are prohibited except as otherwise specified.

Deer: Same as outside, still hunt only.

Turkey: Same as outside.

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Feb. 1-29.

Raccoon (nighttime): Feb. 1-29

Owner: Thistlethwaite Heirs (11,100 acres, Lafayette Office)

All motorized vehicles restricted to improved roads only. All users must enter and leave through Main Gate only.

Restricted Area: Small game hunting allowed with shotgun only loaded with shot no larger than BB lead or F steel. Deer hunting allowed by archery only.

Area Closed: Oct. 28-29, Except to Youth Deer Hunters.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15

Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 28-29

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-25, mandatory deer check. Nov. 26 and Dec. 2-10 & 23-24, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 25 - Jan. 7, self-clearing permit.

Deer Primitive Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 4-5 and Jan. 8-14

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 28-29, Nov. 24-26 and Dec. 2-10 & 23-24 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Feb. 1-29.

Owner: LDWF (5,906 acres, Hammond Office); Office of State Parks (597 acres)

Camping limited to tents only in designated area. Refer to WMA map.

Area Closed: Nov. 4-5, to all users EXCEPT youth deer hunters, and CLOSED to all users Friday through Sunday before opening day of statewide turkey season EXCEPT youth hunters, and remained closed through the first nine days of the statewide turkey season EXCEPT for turkey hunters.

Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15 and Feb. 1-15

Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Jan. 31

Deer Youth (either-sex): Nov. 4-5

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 24-26 and Dec. 16-17, self-clearing permit.

Deer Primitive Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 18-24, self-clearing permit.

Turkey: April 6-14

Turkey Lottery: Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... class="Normal"> to apply online.

• Youth Lottery: March 30-31

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 4-5, Nov. 24-26 and Dec. 16-24 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season on the South Tract only, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Oct. 21-27 and Feb. 1-29 on South Tract Only. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area (South Tract Only), training of beagles for rabbits and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1- Aug. 31.

Raccoon (nighttime): Feb. 1-29 (South Tract Only)

Owner: LDWF (595 acres, Lake Charles Office)

Deer Archery (either-sex): Same as outside.

Turkey: Same as outside.

Small Game: Same as outside and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 6 - Feb. 29. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 7 - Feb. 29, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31.

Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 9-24 and Jan. 6 - Feb. 29

Owner: Manulife Investment Management, Roy O. Martin, AgVictus Capital Management, and Rayonier (59,189 acres, Lake Charles Office)

Limited Use Area: Small game same as outside EXCEPT shotgun only. Deer hunting restricted to archery ONLY. See WMA map for specific location.

PCHP Limited Use Area (PCHP Wheelchair Bound Hunting Area): Access restricted. Check WMA map for location and call Lake Charles or Baton Rouge office for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only. Same deer season as listed below.

Area Closed: Oct. 21-22, to all EXCEPT youth and physically challenged deer hunters.

Deer Archery (either-sex): Sept. 16 - Jan. 15, either-sex when bucks only firearms is closed

Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Oct. 21-22, for youth and physically challenged hunters only.

Deer Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 28-29, mandatory deer check. Nov. 24-26, self-clearing permit.

Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 6-23 and Dec. 9 - Jan. 1

Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 30 - Nov. 5

Turkey Lottery: Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hu... class="Normal"> to apply online.

• Youth Lottery: March 30-31
• General Lottery: April 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21

Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 21-23, Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 24-26, and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 4-12, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and squirrel hunting with dogs allowed Jan. 2 - Feb. 29.

• Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 23-24

Raccoon (nighttime): Jan. 2 - Feb. 29