Individual WMA Schedules A-K
Acadiana Conservation Corridor |
Owner: LDWF (2,285 acres, Lafayette Office) |
No motorized vehicles allowed and no access via I-49 right-of way. Self-Clearing Permits required for all activities. |
Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15 Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15 |
All other seasons CLOSED. |
Alexander State Forest |
Owner: LDWF (283 acres, Pineville Office); LDAF (7,875 acres) |
From December through February all hunters must check daily with the Office of Forestry for scheduled burning activity. No hunting or other activity will be permitted in burn units the day of the burning. Call 225-202-2773 for information on burning schedules. Self-Clearing Permits required for all activities. Vehicles restricted to paved and graveled roads. No parking on or fishing or swimming from bridges. No open fires EXCEPT in recreation areas. Attaching stands to red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees is prohibited. Cavity trees are marked with painted, double white bands. Physically Challenged Wheelchair Confined Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Check WMA map for location and call Pineville Office for details and applications. Hunting PCHP blind hunting by reservation Class I, III and IV PCHP permittees only. See dates below. 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. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31, EXCEPT (bucks only) Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 2-3, mandatory deer check. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 12-13, mandatory deer check. Physically Challenged Deer Hunting Area (either-sex): Nov. 2-3, mandatory deer check, and Dec. 14-15 Deer Youth Lottery (either-sex): Oct. 26-27, Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-22 |
Small Game: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 12-13, Nov. 2-3 & Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 21 - Feb. 28. |
Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT closed after 2 p.m. (Certain areas may be closed as posted). |
Attakapas |
Owner: State of Louisiana (25,730 acres); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2,232 acres, Lafayette Office) |
Self-Clearing Permits required for all activities. Area closed: Oct. 26-27 to all hunters EXCEPT Youth Deer Hunters. |
Deer: Deer hunting will be CLOSED when the river stage of the Atchafalaya River reaches 15 feet at Butte La Rose, and will reopen when the river stage of the Atchafalaya River recedes to 14 feet at Butte La Rose. Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15 Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15 Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 26-27 |
Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30 Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 28 - Jan. 5 Deer Primitive Firearms (bucks only): Jan. 18-19 |
Turkey: Closed |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside, EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m., and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29-30. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 20 - Feb. 28 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. |
Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 14-29 and Jan. 20 - Feb. 28 |
Atchafalaya Delta |
Owner: State of Louisiana (137,695 acres, Lafayette Office) |
Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Self-clearing permits available from Main Delta campground, Wax Delta Campground, Cul-de-sac on Big Island, and Berwick Public Boat Launch (Jesse Fontenot Boat Launch) or through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal. Camping and houseboat mooring allowed ONLY in designated campgrounds. Houseboat mooring allowed by permit only in designated areas, during hunting season (see Wildlife Management Areas for details). Vessels/Vehicles: Mudboats or air-cooled propulsion vessels powered by more than 36 total horsepower are prohibited on the WMA. All ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, horses and mules prohibited EXCEPT as permitted for authorized WMA trappers. Big Island: Except for Youth Deer Hunting (provided for below), all other hunting CLOSED from Oct. 1 through the last day of youth deer seasons. Area closed: Main Delta area CLOSED to all hunters EXCEPT for Youth Deer Hunters when youth deer season is open. Limited Use Area: Access prohibited March 1 - Jan. 31. Hunting restricted to rabbit with shotgun only from Feb. 1-28. Non-toxic (maximum size #6) shot only, without beagles only. See WMA map for specific location. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 on Main Delta only; no deer hunting on Wax Lake Delta. Deer Youth Shotgun (buckshot only, either-sex) and Archery (either-sex): Oct. 5-6 & 12-13 on Main Delta only; no deer hunting on Wax Lake Delta. |
Small Game: Same as outside EXCEPT Rabbit Only:
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Waterfowl: Same as outside, EXCEPT shooting hours shall be 1/2 hour before sunrise to 2 p.m. during opening weekends of teal and duck season and 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset the remainder of the season, and EXCEPT shooting hours are the same as outside for the Youth Hunt weekend. |
Feral Hogs: May be taken by properly licensed hunters Oct. 1 - Feb. 28. 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. |
Owner: LDWF (6,919 acres, Monroe Office) |
Area closed: Closed to all activities EXCEPT youth deer hunters Oct. 26-27 All night activities prohibited EXCEPT as otherwise provided. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 26-27 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 21-29 |
Turkey: CLOSED |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 30 - Feb. 28 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 21 - Nov. 24, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31. |
Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 1-16 and Jan. 4 - Feb. 28 |
Bayou Pierre |
Owner: LDWF (2,799 acres, Minden Office) |
Waterfowl Refuge is closed to all hunting, trapping and fishing EXCEPT for archery hunting for deer, which is allowed on the entire area. Refuge is marked with “Waterfowl Refuge” signs. Contact the Minden Field Office at 318-371-3050 for details on the lottery hunts listed below. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31. |
Waterfowl Lottery Only EXCEPT PCHP Waterfowl Blind: (Designated Portion)
PCHP Waterfowl Blind: Contact Minden field office for details. |
Small Game: Same as outside. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 21 - Feb. 28 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. |
Raccoon (nighttime): Dec. 21 - Feb. 28 |
Big Colewa Bayou |
Owner: LDWF (899 acres, Monroe Office) |
Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. All nighttime activities prohibited. Physically Challenged Wheelchair-confined Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Call Monroe field office for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only. See dates below |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Physically Challenged Deer Hunting Area: Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, either-sex. Dec. 14-29, bucks only |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. Beagles allowed for rabbit hunting Jan. 1 - Feb. 28 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11 with or without dogs. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagle area allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 19 - Nov. 24, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31. |
Big Lake |
Owner: LDWF (19,231 acres, Monroe Office) |
Area Closed (portion): Oct. 26-27 to all hunters EXCEPT Youth Deer Hunters ONLY that portion of the area South of Big Lake and Crystal Roads. That portion North of Big Lake and Crystal Roads open to all activities. See WMA map for details. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 26-27 ONLY on that portion of the area South of Big Lake and Crystal Roads. See WMA map for details. Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 14-27 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 28 - Jan. 10 |
Turkey: April 5-13 Turkey Youth: March 29-30 |
Small Game: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27 (ONLY that portion of the area South of Big Lake and Crystal Roads. See WMA map for details) and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 11 - Feb. 28 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. |
Waterfowl: Same as outside except closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. |
Raccoon (nighttime): Jan. 11 - Feb. 28 |
Fishing: Yoyos, limb lines and trotlines prohibited on Big and Chain lakes. Commercial fishing prohibited. |
Biloxi |
Owner: Biloxi Marsh Land Corporation (35,644 acres, Hammond Office) |
Self-Clearing Permits required for all activities. Vessels/Vehicles: All airboats, ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, horses, and mules are prohibited. Mud boats or air cooled propulsion vessels can only be powered by single straight shaft “long-tail” air-cooled mud motors that are 25 total horsepower or less. All other types of mud boats or air cooled propulsion vessels, including “surface-drive” boats, are prohibited. Overnight mooring of all vessels 50 feet in length or longer is prohibited. Dogs prohibited except retrievers allowed for waterfowl hunting. No structures may be erected including fixed or permanent blind of any type. |
Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15 Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Jan. 31 |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT CLOSED to squirrel hunting during the spring season. |
Owner: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (33,766 acres, Minden Office) |
Area Closed (portion): Closed to all hunters EXCEPT youth deer hunters Oct. 12-13, on designated portion. See WMA map for details. Towable watersports prohibited in Ivan Lake. Limited Use Area: Small game, turkey and waterfowl same as rest of WMA. Deer hunting archery only. See WMA map for specific location. Small Game Emphasis Area: Beagles allowed for rabbit and dogs allowed for squirrel Oct. 5-25 and training of beagles for rabbits and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Sept. 30. Bird Dog Training Area: Open year-round EXCEPT CLOSED during WMA Turkey Season. Contact Minden Field Office for more information. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 12-13. On designated portion only. Deer Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 26-27, mandatory deer check. Oct. 28 - Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 2-8 |
Turkey: April 5-20 Turkey Youth: March 29-30 and April 26-27 |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED ONLY during youth deer hunt on designated portion and entire area Oct. 26-27, and EXCEPT spring squirrel season will be open May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 9 - Feb. 28.
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Raccoon (nighttime): Dec. 9 - Feb. 28 and May 1 - Sept. 30 |
Fishing: Nets and traps prohibited in Ivan Lake. |
Owner: LDWF (51,110 acres, Monroe Office) |
Internal combustion engines and craft limited to 10 Hp rating or less in the Greentree Reservoir. Limited Access Areas: See WMA map for locations. Area Closed: Closed to all south of LA 4 EXCEPT Youth Deer Hunters when youth deer season is open (Oct. 14-15). North of LA 4 open to all activities. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 12-13 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 7-20 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 9-15 and Dec. 21 - Jan. 5 |
Turkey: CLOSED |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 12-13 (South of LA 4 ONLY), and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and EXCEPT spring squirrel season will be open May 3-11 only, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 6 - Feb. 28. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 21 - Nov. 24, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31.
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Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 14-29 and Jan. 6 - Feb. 28 |
Buckhorn |
Owner: LDWF (11,121 acres, Monroe Office) |
Area Closed: Oct. 26-27 to all EXCEPT youth and physically challenged deer hunters. Limited Use Area: Access prohibited Oct. 1 - Jan. 17. Hunting restricted to small game Jan. 18 - Feb. 28. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Oct. 26-27
Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1 & 14-15, self-clearing permit. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 21 - Jan. 3 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Jan. 4-17 |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 14-15, and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 18 - Feb. 28. |
Raccoon (Nighttime): Jan. 18 - Feb. 28 |
Bussey Brake |
Owner: LDWF (2,614 acres, Monroe Office) |
AREA CLOSED TO ALL HUNTING AND TRAPPING ACTIVITY. Area closed to all activities between two hours after sunset until 4 a.m. with the exception of rod and reel or cane pole fishing. Fishing may take place between these hours at the north fishing pier or by boat. Access to all other areas are prohibited between these hours. Recreational fishing and all other allowed non-consumptive uses only. No personal watercraft or water skiing. No camping. No atvs/utvs or electric bicycles allowed. No motorized vehicles of any type allowed on reservoir levee except at boat launch for purpose of launching boat or to access fishing pier. Pulling boats over levees or any other activities that cause detriment to the levees is prohibited. Horseback riding and non-motorized bicycles are allowed only on the designated trail named levee trail (see map at boat launch kiosk). Access is granted at two marked locations, adjacent to the boat launch and just beyond the boat launch parking area. No tying boats to channel marker poles. A no-wake zone is in effect in the harbor inside the wave break. No boats allowed within 30 feet of fishing piers. |
Fishing: Fish may be taken only by rod and reel or cane pole for recreational purposes. Tournament fishing allowed by Special Use Permit only. All types of nets, including but not limited to gill nets, trammel nets, hoop nets, wire nets, fyke nets and fish seines are prohibited. Trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, stump lines, slat traps, jugs, cans, and pipes are prohibited. Shoreline (non-boat) fishing only allowed at designated locations. No fishing or lake access from rocks along interior of reservoir levee. Special harvest regulations apply at Bussey Brake; please refer to LDWF Recreational Fishing Regulations. |
Clear Creek |
Owner: Manulife Investment Management and Roy O. Martin (52,559 acres. Lake Charles Office) |
Area Closed: Oct. 19-20 to all EXCEPT Youth Deer Hunters. Physically Challenged Wheelchair-confined Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Check WMA map for location and call Lake Charles or Baton Rouge offices for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only. Same deer seasons listed below. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Sept. 21 - Jan. 15, either-sex when bucks only firearms is closed Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 19-20 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 26-27, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 4-28 and Dec. 14 - Jan. 1 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 |
Turkey: April 14 - May 4 Turkey Lottery: Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit <a href="http://www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hunts
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Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 19-20, Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and EXCEPT spring squirrel season will be open May 3-11 only, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 2 - Feb. 28.
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Raccoon (nighttime): Jan. 2 - Feb. 28 |
Owner: LDWF (62,108 acres, Pineville Office); LaSalle Parish School Board (1,530 acres); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (256 acres) |
Area Closed: Oct. 26-27, to all EXCEPT Youth and Physically Challenged Deer hunters only that portion of the area north of the Diversion Canal. Larto Tracts: All season dates on Larto Tracts (see WMA map) same as outside, EXCEPT still hunt only and archery only for deer. All vehicles, including ATVs/UTVs, prohibited. Limited Access Area: See WMA map for location and specific rules. High Water Benchmark Road Closures: Hunt Road (South of the Catahoula Lake Diversion Canal) and Muddy Bayou Road east of Nolan Bayou Road will be closed when water levels at the Larto Lake gauge reaches 45.0 ft. msl, and will reopen when water levels recede to 43.0 ft. msl, and Muddy Bayou Road west of the intersection of Nolan Bayou Road and Sandy Bayou Road will be closed when water levels at the Larto Lake gauge reaches 42.0 ft. msl and will reopen when water levels recede to 40 ft. msl.
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Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31, EXCEPT (bucks only) Dec. 28 - Jan. 12 Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Oct. 26-27. Only that portion of the area north of the Diversion Canal. The remainder of the area is open to other use.
Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. No hunting allowed in the greentree impoundment or within 100 feet of the greentree levee, if duck season is in progress. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 28 - Jan. 12 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 14-15 |
Turkey: Closed |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27 north of the diversion canal and on the entire area Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, EXCEPT waterfowl hunting will be allowed in the greentree impoundment and Catahoula/Little River Basin (formerly Catahoula Lake) Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, if duck season is in progress, and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Catahoula Basin: Nov. 1 - Jan. 31, all motorized vessels prohibited 2 p.m. to 4 a.m., and all nightime activities prohibited during open waterfowl season EXCEPT for the Catahoula Basin buffer zone, which will remain open to motorized vessels year round for recreation and navigation. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 13 - Feb. 28. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Areas, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 5 - Nov. 17, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1 - Aug. 31. |
Raccoon (nighttime): Dec. 16 - Feb. 28
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Crawfish: Limited to 100 lbs per person per day. |
Elbow Slough |
Owner: LDWF (160 acres, Pineville Office) |
All motorized vehicles prohibited. Non-toxic (maximum size #6) shot only for all hunting. |
Mourning Dove: Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays only from Sept. 7-28 and Oct. 5 - Nov. 9 EXCEPT hunting by pre-application lottery only Sept. 7-14. Visit <a href="http://www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hunts |
Rabbit: Feb. 1-28. Beagles allowed. |
Crawfish: March 1 - July 31. 100 pounds per person per day. Recreational crawfishing only, no traps or nets left overnight. |
Woodcock: Dec. 18 - Jan. 31 |
All other seasons CLOSED. |
Elm Hall |
Owner: LDWF (2,839 acres, Lafayette Office) |
ATVs/UTVs prohibited. Self-clearing permits required for all activities. |
Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15 Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 - Feb. 15 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30 Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 1 and Dec. 28 - Jan. 5 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Jan. 18-19 |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 29-30 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 20 - Feb. 28. |
Esler Field (Formerly Camp Beauregard) |
Owner: Louisiana National Guard (12,500 acres, Pineville Office) |
All or portions of the area may be closed daily due to military activities. Consult maps posted on Self-Clearing Permit Stations for closed areas. Should no maps be posted, call 318-290-6300 for information on open areas before entering the WMA. Retriever training allowed on selected portions of the WMA. Contact Range Operations at 318-290-6300, T-F, 7am to 4:30pm. The use of metal detecting and magnet fishing is prohibited. Area Closed: Nov. 9-10 to all EXCEPT Youth |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31, EXCEPT (bucks only) Dec. 26- Jan. 1 Deer Youth (either-sex): Nov. 9-10, on designated portion of the WMA. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1 & 14-15, self-clearing permit. All deer harvested must be brought to Rifle Range Road Weigh Station. |
Turkey: April 5-13 |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 9-10, Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and Dec. 14-15 and EXCEPT CLOSED to squirrel hunting during the spring season. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 4 - Feb. 28. |
Raccoon (nighttime): Jan. 25 - Feb. 28 |
Fishing: Special regulations to be posted at Twin Lakes |
Floy Ward Mcelroy |
Owner: LDWF (681 acres, Monroe Office) |
Access restricted. Contact Monroe Field Office for information. |
Deer Limit: Limit 1 deer per participant per weekend for all hunts. Deer Lottery: Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit <a href="http://www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hunts
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Fort Johnson - Vernon WMA (Formerly Fort Polk - Vernon) |
Owner: U.S. Army and U.S. Forest Service (105,545 acres, Lake Charles Office) |
Self-clearing permit required daily for all activities. All or portions of the area may be closed daily due to military activities. Information on open areas and special ATV regulations can be accessed at the following website: https://home.army.mil/johnson/.... Hunters are cautioned not to pick up any foreign material or objects while hunting on the WMA. Also, it is mandatory for hunters to check the open area maps, located at check stations, daily for sudden closures. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Sept. 21 - Jan. 15. Special Archery regulations apply to Archery Only Areas, check locally at Building 2396, 22nd Street, Fort Johnson. On Archery Only Areas, either-sex deer are legal Sept. 21 - Jan. 15, with no bucks-only restrictions. Remainder of WMA restricted to bucks only when bucks only firearms season is in progress. Deer Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Oct. 28 - Nov. 28 and Dec. 14 - Jan. 1 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 12-18, self-clearing permit. |
Turkey: April 5 - May 4 Turkey Youth Lottery: March 29. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit <a href="http://www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hunts |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and EXCEPT CLOSED to squirrel hunting during the spring season. Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink must be worn when bucks only gun hunts for deer are in progress. Squirrel hunting with dogs allowed Dec. 2-13 and Jan. 2 - Feb. 28. |
Feral Hogs: May be taken by properly licensed hunters from Sept. 21 - Jan. 1. Hunters may hunt feral hogs with shotguns loaded with buckshot or slugs from Jan. 2 - Feb. 28. Hunters must 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. |
Fishing: Special regulations pertaining to fishing are posted at specific lakes. |
Fort Johnson North (Formerly Peason Ridge) |
Owner: U.S. Army (74,309 acres, Lake Charles Office) |
Self-clearing permit required daily for all activities. All or portions of the area may be closed daily due to military activities. Information on open areas and special ATV regulations can be accessed at the following website: https://home.army.mil/johnson/.... Hunters are cautioned not to pick up any foreign material or objects while hunting on the WMA. Also, it is mandatory for hunters to check the open area maps, located at check stations, daily for sudden closures. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Sept. 21 - Jan. 15, either-sex when bucks only firearms is closed Deer Firearms (bucks only): Oct. 28 - Nov. 28 and Dec. 14 - Jan. 1 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 12-18, self-clearing permit. |
Turkey: April 5 - May 4 Turkey Youth Lottery: March 29. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit <a href="http://www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hunts |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and EXCEPT CLOSED to squirrel hunting during the spring season. Squirrel hunting with dogs allowed Dec. 2-13 and Jan. 2 - Feb. 28. Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink must be worn when bucks only gun hunts for deer are in progress. |
Feral Hogs: May be taken by properly licensed hunters from Sept. 21 - Jan. 1. In addition, hunters may hunt feral hogs with shotguns loaded with buckshot or slugs from Jan. 2 - Feb. 28. Hunters must 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. |
Owner: LDWF (12,983 acres, Lafayette Office) |
Area Closed: Oct. 26-27, 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. 26-27 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29-30, mandatory deer check. Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 28 - Jan. 5 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 14-15 |
Turkey: CLOSED |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring squirrel season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 16-27 and Jan. 6 - Feb. 28.
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Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 14-29, Dec. 16-27 and Jan. 6 - Feb. 28. |
Sport Fishing: Same as outside EXCEPT closed from 30 minutes before sunrise until 2 p.m. Except allowed after 10 a.m. during early teal season on Smith Bay, Red River Bay and Grassy Lake Proper during open waterfowl seasons.
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Commercial Fishing: Prohibited on Smith Bay, Red River Bay and Grassy Lake Proper on Saturdays and Sundays and during open waterfowl seasons. Permit Required - permits available from the Lafayette Field Office. |
Hutchinson Creek |
Owner: LDWF (129 acres, Hammond Office) |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 |
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 squirrel season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 4 - Feb. 28. |
Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 14-29 and Jan. 4 - Feb. 28 |
J.C. Sonny Gilbert |
Owner: LDWF (7,524 acres, Monroe Office) |
Area Closed: Oct. 28-29 to all EXCEPT Youth Deer Hunters. |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 26-27 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, self-clearing permit. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 7-20 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 21 - Jan. 3 |
Turkey Youth: March 29-30 Turkey General Lottery: April 5-7, 8-10 & 11-13. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. Visit <a href="http://www.wlf.la.gov/page/lottery-hunts |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and Open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 4 - Feb. 28. |
Raccoon (nighttime): Dec. 4 - Feb. 28 |
JOHN FRANKS |
Owner: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (3,664 acres, Minden Office) |
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 21 - Feb. 28. |
Joyce |
Owner: LDWF (35,562 acres); Joyce Foundation (851 acres); Tangipahoa School Board (484 acres, Hammond Office) |
Limited Access Area: See WMA map for specific location. Swamp Walk: No loaded firearms or hunting allowed within 100 yards of walkway. Closed between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. Area Closed: Nov. 2-3, 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): Nov. 2-3 Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 21 - Jan. 5 Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Jan. 11-12 & 20-26 |
Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 2-3 and Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 3-11, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 27 - Feb. 28.
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Raccoon (nighttime): Jan 27 - Feb. 28 |
Crawfish: 100 lbs per person per day. |
