LA Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Louisiana Hunting Seasons 2026 & Area Map

Deer Sep 20–Feb 15. Turkey Apr 5–May 4.

72 Seasons4 Species

Direct Answer

Louisiana hunting seasons cover 72 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and area.

Season data sourced from the Louisiana wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.

Louisiana Hunting Seasons by Species

Deer

AreaWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Area 1ArcherySep 20Feb 15
Area 1RifleOct 1Feb 15
Area 1MuzzleloaderOct 11Jan 31
Area 10ArcherySep 20Feb 15
Area 10RifleOct 1Feb 15
Area 10MuzzleloaderOct 11Jan 31
Area 2ArcherySep 20Feb 15
Area 2RifleOct 1Feb 15
Area 2MuzzleloaderOct 11Jan 31
Area 3ArcherySep 20Feb 15
Area 3RifleOct 1Feb 15
Area 3MuzzleloaderOct 11Jan 31
Area 4ArcherySep 20Feb 15
Area 4RifleOct 1Feb 15
Area 4MuzzleloaderOct 11Jan 31
Area 5ArcherySep 20Feb 15
Area 5RifleOct 1Feb 15
Area 5MuzzleloaderOct 11Jan 31
Area 6ArcherySep 20Feb 15
Area 6RifleOct 1Feb 15
Area 6MuzzleloaderOct 11Jan 31
Area 7ArcherySep 20Feb 15
Area 7RifleOct 1Feb 15
Area 7MuzzleloaderOct 11Jan 31

+ 27 more Deer seasons

Turkey

AreaWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Area 1ShotgunApr 5May 4
Area 10ShotgunApr 5May 4
Area 2ShotgunApr 5May 4
Area 3ShotgunApr 5May 4
Area 4ShotgunApr 5May 4
Area 5ShotgunApr 5May 4
Area 6ShotgunApr 5May 4
Area 7ShotgunApr 5May 4

+ 9 more Turkey seasons

AreaWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
EastShotgunNov 14Jan 11
WestShotgunNov 14Jan 11
AreaWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
EastShotgunNov 14Jan 31
WestShotgunNov 14Jan 31

Louisiana Hunting Season FAQ

When does hunting season start in Louisiana?

Louisiana hunting season currently spans Sep 20 to Feb 15 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by area and weapon. This page lists 72 Louisiana season dates.

What can you hunt in Louisiana?

Louisiana offers hunting for 4 species, including White-tailed Deer, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.

State Resource

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

Louisiana Official Hunting Regulations

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See Area boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Louisiana on our interactive hunting map.

Also see Louisiana public land, license, and regulations.

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