Deer Sep 20–Feb 15. Turkey Apr 5–May 4.
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.
| Area | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 1 | Archery | Sep 20 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 1 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Area 10 | Archery | Sep 20 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 10 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 10 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Area 2 | Archery | Sep 20 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 2 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 2 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Area 3 | Archery | Sep 20 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 3 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 3 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Area 4 | Archery | Sep 20 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 4 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 4 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Area 5 | Archery | Sep 20 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 5 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 5 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Area 6 | Archery | Sep 20 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 6 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 6 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Area 7 | Archery | Sep 20 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 7 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Feb 15 | — | — |
| Area 7 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Jan 31 | — | — |
+ 27 more Deer seasons
| Area | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 1 | Shotgun | Apr 5 — May 4 | — | — |
| Area 10 | Shotgun | Apr 5 — May 4 | — | — |
| Area 2 | Shotgun | Apr 5 — May 4 | — | — |
| Area 3 | Shotgun | Apr 5 — May 4 | — | — |
| Area 4 | Shotgun | Apr 5 — May 4 | — | — |
| Area 5 | Shotgun | Apr 5 — May 4 | — | — |
| Area 6 | Shotgun | Apr 5 — May 4 | — | — |
| Area 7 | Shotgun | Apr 5 — May 4 | — | — |
+ 9 more Turkey seasons
| Area | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | Shotgun | Nov 14 — Jan 11 | — | — |
| West | Shotgun | Nov 14 — Jan 11 | — | — |
| Area | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | Shotgun | Nov 14 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| West | Shotgun | Nov 14 — Jan 31 | — | — |
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.
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:
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.