Louisiana Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Louisiana, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-09 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
2 of 7 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Louisiana Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Louisiana including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All Louisiana hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 5 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Area 2 | Historical record | Extended archery | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 17 - Nov 29, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Area3 private-land antlered — still-hunt only | Opens in 8d | Actual LDWF Licensing published2026–27 table, read through its documented anonymous public API, not proposed hunting dates: Area3 private-land antlered subset of the either-sex base calendar only. Current area map/boundaries, license/deer permit or exemptions, sex/bag eligibility, legal firearms/caliber/ammunition, tagging/reporting, CWD, dog-hunting rules, permission/access and closures require agency checks; not individual permission. WMA/public-land/controlled hunts, primitive firearms, archery, bucks-only velvet, youth/veteran and other area dates are excluded. Main agency and public article HTML are blocked; no full guide or map review is claimed. This firearm window is still-hunt only; do not apply later dog-season dates. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 30, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Area3 private-land antlered — with or without dogs | Upcoming | Actual LDWF Licensing published2026–27 table, read through its documented anonymous public API, not proposed hunting dates: Area3 private-land antlered subset of the either-sex base calendar only. Current area map/boundaries, license/deer permit or exemptions, sex/bag eligibility, legal firearms/caliber/ammunition, tagging/reporting, CWD, dog-hunting rules, permission/access and closures require agency checks; not individual permission. WMA/public-land/controlled hunts, primitive firearms, archery, bucks-only velvet, youth/veteran and other area dates are excluded. Main agency and public article HTML are blocked; no full guide or map review is claimed. This is the separate with-or-without-dogs firearm base window; not a waiver of current dog/access rules. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Area 2 | Historical record | Gun season | |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 1-14, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Area 2 | Historical record | Primitive weapons | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Mar 21 - Apr 26, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring gobbler | |
Waterfowl 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Nov 8, 2025 - Jan 26, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Zone-specific dates | |
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Louisiana Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
- Available Species
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- Deer
- Turkey
- Waterfowl
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Shotgun
- Wildlife Agency
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Louisiana
Only Area3 private-land antlered firearm base dates and separate still-hunt/with-or-without-dogs modes were reviewed from the actual LDWF Licensing published2026–27 table via anonymous public API. Agency/public HTML are blocked; full guide/map/current eligibility are not reviewed. Check current boundaries, permits, sex/bag, firearm/ammunition, tagging, CWD, dog/access/permission and closure rules. WMA/public/other hunts, historical Area2 records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
Hunting Method Legend
Louisiana Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Louisiana
What are the hunting season dates for Louisiana?
Recorded Louisiana entries cover Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Louisiana?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-01 to 2026-02-15; 2026-10-17 to 2026-11-29; 2026-11-30 to 2027-01-03; 2025-11-15 to 2026-01-31; 2025-11-01 to 2025-11-14. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Louisiana require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Louisiana agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-09 UTC in Louisiana?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Oct 17, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in Louisiana?
Only Area3 private-land antlered firearm base dates and separate still-hunt/with-or-without-dogs modes were reviewed from the actual LDWF Licensing published2026–27 table via anonymous public API. Agency/public HTML are blocked; full guide/map/current eligibility are not reviewed. Check current boundaries, permits, sex/bag, firearm/ammunition, tagging, CWD, dog/access/permission and closure rules. WMA/public/other hunts, historical Area2 records and license-year metadata remain unverified.
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