Hunting in Louisiana
Everything you need to hunt legally in Louisiana. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
365 days - from purchase
Wildlife Agency
LDWF
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Louisiana Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Louisiana.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Louisiana based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Louisiana hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $20 resident
Compare Louisiana hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
15 species covered
Louisiana bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Louisiana hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Louisiana hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Louisiana License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Basic Hunting | $20.00 | $200.00 |
| Resident Big Game | $47.00 | $350.00 |
| Resident Basic Fishing | $17.00 | $68.00 |
| Saltwater Fishing | $32.00 | $128.00 |
| Sportsman's Paradise | $100.00 | $500.00 |
Louisiana Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Louisiana.
Deer
Archery (Area 2)
Oct 1
to Feb 15
Deer
Rifle (Area3 private-land antlered — still-hunt only)
Oct 17
to Nov 29
Deer
Rifle (Area3 private-land antlered — with or without dogs)
Nov 30
to Jan 3
Deer
Rifle (Area 2)
Nov 15
to Jan 31
Deer
Muzzleloader (Area 2)
Nov 1
to Nov 14
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
LDWF
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via LA Wallet app (state government app) or LDWF portal. Enforcement officers can verify electronically.
Hunter Education
Louisiana requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Louisiana.
Store Your Louisiana License in Hunter Passport
Keep your LA hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.