Louisiana hunting regulations

Louisiana Hunting Regulations

We have pulled the pertinent information from the Louisiana hunting regulations for a quick overview. The state is a sportsman’s paradise with great access and a variety of exciting species. Deer, turkey, incredible waterfowl, alligators and a ton of small game are present. There are public and private land opportunities with over the counter and limited draw hunts. Wildlife management areas and special hunts for youth and disabled individuals are also an option.

Louisiana Hunting License Fees

Resident:

  • Hunting – $15
  • Big Game – $14
  • Archery – $10.50
  • Primitive Firearm – $10.50
  • Louisiana Duck – $5.50
  • Wild Turkey – $5.50
  • WMA Permit – $15
  • Sportsman’s Paradise – $100

Non-resident:

  • Hunting – $150
  • Big game – $150
  • Bow – $26
  • Primitive Firearm – $26
  • Louisiana Duck – $25
  • Wild Turkey – $20.50
  • WMA Permit – $15
  • Small Game, Migratory Bird – $29
  • Deer (1 day) – $36
  • Turkey (1 day) – $36

Louisiana Hunting Season Dates

Deer Area 1:

  • Archery – Oct 1 – Jan 31
  • Primitive Firearms – Nov 11-17, Jan 22-31
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Nov 18 – Dec 8, Jan 8-21
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) – Dec 9 – Jan 7

Deer Area 2:

  • Archery – Oct 1- Jan 31
  • Primitive Firearms – Oct 21-27, Jan 15-21
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Oct 28 – Dec 5
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) – Dec 6 – Jan 14

Deer Area 3:

  • Archery – Sept 16 – Jan 15
  • Primitive Firearms – Oct 14-20, Nov 27 – Dec 1
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Oct 21 – Nov 26
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) – Dec 2 – Jan 7

Deer Area 4:

  • Archery – Oct 1 – Jan 31
  • Primitive Firearms – Nov 11-17, Jan 22-31
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Nov 18 – Dec 8, Jan 8-21
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) – Dec 9 – Jan 7

Deer Area 5:

  • Archery – Oct 16 – Feb 15 either sex, Oct 1-15 bucks only
  • Primitive Firearms – Jan 22-28 either sex, Jan 29-31 and Nov 11-17 bucks only
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Nov 24-26 either sex, Nov 18-23 and Nov 27 – Dec 8 bucks only
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) –  Dec 9-10/Dec 30-31/Jan 13-14 either sex, Dec 11-29/Jan 1-12/Jan 15-21 bucks only

Deer Area 6:

  • Archery – Oct 16 – Feb 15 either sex, Oct 1-15 bucks only
  • Primitive Firearms – Nov 11-17, Jan 22-31
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Nov 18 – Dec 8
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) – Dec 9 – Jan 21

Deer Area 7:

  • Archery – Oct 1 – Jan 31
  • Primitive Firearms – Oct 14-20, Nov 4-10
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Oct 21 – Nov 3, Nov 11-26
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) – Nov 27 – Dec 31

Deer Area 8:

  • Archery – Sept 16 – Jan 15
  • Primitive Firearms – Oct 14 – 20
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Oct 21 – Nov 26
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) – Dec 2 – Jan 7

Deer Area 9:

  • Archery – Oct 16 – Feb 15 either sex, Oct 1-15 bucks only
  • Primitive Firearms – Jan 22-28 either sex, Jan 29-31/Nov 11-17 bucks
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Nov 24-26 either sex, Nov 18-23/Nov 27 – Dec 8 bucks
  • Firearms (with or without dogs) – Dec 9-10/Dec 30-31/Jan 13-14 either sex, Dec 11-29/Jan 1-12/Jan 15-21 bucks

Deer Area 10:

  • Archery – Sept 16 – Jan 15
  • Primitive Firearms – Oct 14-20, Nov 27 – Dec 1
  • Firearms (still hunt only) – Oct 21 – Nov 26, Dec 2 – Jan 7

Quail:

  • Nov 18 – Feb 28, 10 daily, 30 in possession

Rabbit:

  • Oct 7 – Feb 28, 8 daily, 24 in possession

Squirrel:

  • Oct 7 – Feb 28, 8 daily, 24 in possession
  • May 5-27, 3 daily, 9 in possession

Turkey:

  • Area A – April 7 – May 6
  • Area B – April 7 – 29
  • Area C – April 7-22

WMA Schedules:

Wildlife management areas have individual schedules and some different species specific regulations. You can check the options for each area in the Louisiana hunting regulations here – http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/publication/37904-2017-2018-louisiana-hunting-regulations/17lahd-lr2.pdf.

 

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