Louisiana Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for Louisiana, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
0 of 3 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.
Louisiana Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for Louisiana including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
All Deer Seasons
3 seasons for Louisiana deer hunting
Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended archery
Nov 15, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Gun season
Nov 1-14, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Primitive weapons
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Zone-Specific Information
Louisiana has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Area 2. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
Important Note for Louisiana
Louisiana has different regulations for each hunting area.
Louisiana Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in Louisiana
When is deer season in Louisiana?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-01 to 2026-02-15; 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.
When does archery deer season start in Louisiana?
Recorded archery deer window: Oct 1, 2025 to Feb 15, 2026. Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended archery
When is deer rifle/firearms season in Louisiana?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-11-15 to 2026-01-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Louisiana have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Primitive weapons
Are there different deer hunting zones in Louisiana?
Yes, Louisiana has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Area 2. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Louisiana?
Yes, you need a valid Louisiana hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the Louisiana wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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