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Updated: September 24, 2026

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In Season Now

  • Squirrel — Youththru Sep 27
  • Teal — Early Migratorythru Sep 27
  • Dove — Generalopen
  • Black Bear — Experimentalthru Dec 31
  • Deer — Archery - Areas 3, 7, 8thru Jan 15
  • Deer — Archery - Area 10thru Jan 15
  • Deer — Youth & Veterans - Areas 3, 7, 8, 10thru Oct 2
  • Dove — North Zonethru Jan 17
  • Dove — South Zonethru Jan 10
  • Teal — Early Seasonthru Sep 27
  • Rails — Regularthru Sep 27
  • Gallinules — Regularthru Sep 27
  • Early Teal — Statewidethru Sep 27
  • Rail — Statewidethru Sep 27
  • Gallinule — Statewidethru Sep 27
  • Deer — Area 3 Archerythru Jan 15
  • Deer — Area 3 Youth/Veteransthru Oct 2
  • Deer — Area 7 Archerythru Jan 15
  • Deer — Area 7 Youth/Veteransthru Oct 2
  • Deer — Area 8 Archerythru Jan 15
  • Deer — Area 8 Youth/Veteransthru Oct 2
  • Deer — Area 10 Archerythru Jan 15
  • Deer — Area 10 Youth/Veteransthru Oct 2
  • Early Teal — Generalthru Sep 27
  • Rail — King and Clapperthru Jan 6
  • Rail — Sora and Virginiathru Jan 6
  • Gallinules — Generalthru Jan 6

Opening Soon

  • Deer — Archeryopens Oct 1
  • Deer — Archery - Area 1opens Oct 1
  • Deer — Archery - Area 2opens Oct 1
  • Deer — Archery - Area 4opens Oct 1
  • Deer — Archery - Areas 5 & 9opens Oct 1
  • Deer — Archery - Area 6opens Oct 1
  • Deer — Area 1 Archeryopens Oct 1
  • Deer — Area 2 Archeryopens Oct 1
  • Deer — Area 4 Archeryopens Oct 1
  • Deer — Area 5 Archeryopens Oct 1
  • Deer — Area 6 Archeryopens Oct 1
  • Deer — Area 9 Archeryopens Oct 1
  • Squirrel — Fall Generalopens Oct 3
  • Rabbit — Generalopens Oct 3
  • Deer — Physically Challengedopens Oct 3
  • Black-bellied Whistling Duck — Regularopens Oct 3
  • Rabbit — Regularopens Oct 3
  • Squirrel — Regularopens Oct 3
  • Squirrel — Generalopens Oct 3
  • Black-bellied Whistling Duck — Statewideopens Oct 3
  • Rabbit and Squirrel — Generalopens Oct 3
  • Black Bellied Whistling Duck — Generalopens Oct 3
  • Deer — Primitive Firearms - Areas 3, 7, 8opens Oct 10
  • Deer — Primitive Firearms - Area 10opens Oct 10
  • Deer — Youth & Veterans - Area 2opens Oct 10
  • Deer — Area 2 Youth/Veteransopens Oct 10
  • Deer — Area 3 Primitiveopens Oct 10
  • Deer — Area 7 Primitiveopens Oct 10
  • Deer — Area 8 Primitiveopens Oct 10
  • Deer — Area 10 Primitiveopens Oct 10
  • Deer — Firearms (Still-hunt) - Areas 3, 7, 8opens Oct 17
  • Deer — Firearms (Still-hunt) - Area 10opens Oct 17
  • Deer — Area 3 Firearms Still-Huntopens Oct 17
  • Deer — Area 7 Firearms Still-Huntopens Oct 17
  • Deer — Area 8 Firearms Still-Huntopens Oct 17
  • Deer — Area 10 Firearms Still-Huntopens Oct 17
  • Deer — Primitive Firearms - Area 2opens Oct 24
  • Deer — Area 2 Primitiveopens Oct 24
  • Deer — Firearms (Still-Hunt Only)opens Oct 25
  • Deer — Firearms (Still-hunt) - Area 2opens Oct 31
  • Deer — Youth & Veterans - Areas 1, 4, 5, 6, 9opens Oct 31
  • Snipe — Regularopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Youth/Veteransopens Oct 31
  • Snipe — Statewideopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Area 1 Youth/Veteransopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Area 2 Firearms Still-Huntopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Area 4 Youth/Veteransopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Area 5 Youth/Veteransopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Area 6 Youth/Veteransopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Area 9 Youth/Veteransopens Oct 31
  • Snipe — Generalopens Oct 31

Ending Soon

  • Squirrel — Youthends Sep 27
  • Teal — Early Migratoryends Sep 27
  • Teal — Early Seasonends Sep 27
  • Rails — Regularends Sep 27
  • Gallinules — Regularends Sep 27
  • Early Teal — Statewideends Sep 27
  • Rail — Statewideends Sep 27
  • Gallinule — Statewideends Sep 27
  • Early Teal — Generalends Sep 27
  • Deer — Youth & Veterans - Areas 3, 7, 8, 10ends Oct 2
  • Deer — Area 3 Youth/Veteransends Oct 2
  • Deer — Area 7 Youth/Veteransends Oct 2
  • Deer — Area 8 Youth/Veteransends Oct 2
  • Deer — Area 10 Youth/Veteransends Oct 2

Deer

ArcheryArea 1 and 2. See regulations for other areas.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Primitive FirearmsArea 1. Split season: Jan 25 - 31.
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
Firearms (Still-Hunt Only)Dates for Area 2. Dates vary by area. Source: [Deer Hunting - Area 2 - Louisiana Hunting - eRegulations](https://www.eregulations.com/louisiana/hunting/deer-hunting-area-2)
Oct 25, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026
Archery - Area 1CWD Zone Bucks Only: Sept 12-20.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Primitive Firearms - Area 1Split season; resumes Jan 25-31.
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
Firearms (Still-hunt) - Area 1Split season; resumes Jan 4-24.
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Firearms (With dogs) - Area 1Either-sex.
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Archery - Area 2CWD Zone Bucks Only: Aug 29 - Sept 6.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Primitive Firearms - Area 2Split season; resumes Jan 18-24.
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Firearms (Still-hunt) - Area 2Either-sex.
Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
Firearms (With dogs) - Area 2Either-sex.
Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Archery - Areas 3, 7, 8Either-sex.
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Primitive Firearms - Areas 3, 7, 8Split season; resumes Jan 4-10.
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Firearms (Still-hunt) - Areas 3, 7, 8Either-sex.
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Firearms (With dogs) - Areas 3, 7, 8Either-sex.
Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Archery - Area 4Either-sex.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Primitive Firearms - Area 4Split season; resumes Jan 25-31.
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
Firearms (Still-hunt) - Area 4Split season; resumes Jan 4-24.
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Firearms (With dogs) - Area 4Either-sex.
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Archery - Areas 5 & 9Bucks only Oct 1-15; Either-sex Oct 16 - Feb 15.
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027
Primitive Firearms - Areas 5 & 9Either-sex. Split season; resumes Jan 25-31 (Bucks only).
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
Firearms (Still-hunt) - Areas 5 & 9Split season; resumes Nov 27-29 (Either-sex). Bucks only Nov 23-26 and Nov 30 - Dec 11.
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Firearms (With dogs) - Areas 5 & 9Split season; resumes Dec 19-20 (Either-sex). Bucks only Dec 14-18 and Dec 21 - Jan 24.
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Archery - Area 6Bucks only Oct 1-15; Either-sex Oct 16 - Feb 15. CWD Zone Bucks Only: Sept 12-20.
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027
Primitive Firearms - Area 6Split season; resumes Jan 25-31.
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
Firearms (Still-hunt) - Area 6Either-sex.
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Firearms (With dogs) - Area 6Either-sex.
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Archery - Area 10Either-sex.
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Primitive Firearms - Area 10Split season; resumes Jan 4-10.
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Firearms (Still-hunt) - Area 10Either-sex.
Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Youth & Veterans - Areas 1, 4, 5, 6, 9Either-sex on private land.
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Youth & Veterans - Area 2Either-sex on private land.
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Youth & Veterans - Areas 3, 7, 8, 10Either-sex on private land.
Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Physically ChallengedEither-sex on private land.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Velvet SeasonArea 1, bucks only. Area 2 is Aug 26 - Sept 6.
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Firearms (Still-Hunt)Area 1. Split season: Jan 4 - 24.
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Firearms (With Dogs)Area 1.
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Youth/VeteransArea 1.
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Area 1 ArcheryEither-sex
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Area 1 VelvetBucks only
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Area 1 PrimitiveSplit season: Nov 14-20, Jan 25-31
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Area 1 Firearms Still-HuntSplit season: Nov 21-Dec 11, Jan 4-24
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Area 1 Firearms With/Without Dogs
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Area 1 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Area 2 ArcheryEither-sex
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Area 2 VelvetBucks only
Aug 26, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Area 2 PrimitiveSplit season: Oct 24-30, Jan 18-24
Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Area 2 Firearms Still-Hunt
Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
Area 2 Firearms With/Without Dogs
Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Area 2 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Area 3 ArcheryEither-sex
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Area 3 PrimitiveSplit season: Oct 10-16, Jan 4-10
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Area 3 Firearms Still-Hunt
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Area 3 Firearms With/Without Dogs
Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Area 3 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Area 4 ArcheryEither-sex, unless Bucks Only firearms season is in progress
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Area 4 PrimitiveSplit season: Nov 14-20, Jan 25-31
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Area 4 Firearms Still-HuntSplit season: Nov 21-Dec 11, Jan 4-24
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Area 4 Firearms With/Without Dogs
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Area 4 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Area 5 ArcheryBucks Only Oct 1-15, Either-sex Oct 16-Feb 15
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027
Area 5 PrimitiveSplit season: Nov 14-20, Jan 25-31
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Area 5 Firearms Still-HuntSplit season: Nov 21-22, Nov 27-29 (Either-Sex); Nov 23-26, Nov 30-Dec 11 (Bucks Only)
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Area 5 Firearms With/Without DogsSplit season: Dec 12-13, Dec 19-20 (Either-Sex); Dec 14-18, Dec 21-Jan 24 (Bucks Only)
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Area 5 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Area 6 ArcheryBucks Only Oct 1-15, Either-sex Oct 16-Feb 15
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027
Area 6 PrimitiveSplit season: Nov 14-20, Jan 25-31
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Area 6 VelvetBucks only
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Area 6 Firearms Still-Hunt
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Area 6 Firearms With/Without Dogs
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Area 6 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Area 7 ArcheryEither-sex, unless Bucks Only firearms season is in progress
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Area 7 PrimitiveSplit season: Oct 10-16, Jan 4-10
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Area 7 Firearms Still-Hunt
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Area 7 Firearms With/Without Dogs
Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Area 7 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Area 8 ArcheryEither-sex
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Area 8 PrimitiveSplit season: Oct 10-16, Jan 4-10
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Area 8 Firearms Still-Hunt
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Area 8 Firearms With/Without Dogs
Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Area 8 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Area 9 ArcheryBucks Only Oct 1-15, Either-sex Oct 16-Feb 15
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027
Area 9 PrimitiveSplit season: Nov 14-20, Jan 25-31
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Area 9 Firearms Still-HuntSplit season: Nov 21-22, Nov 27-29 (Either-Sex); Nov 23-26, Nov 30-Dec 11 (Bucks Only)
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Area 9 Firearms With/Without DogsSplit season: Dec 12-13, Dec 19-20 (Either-Sex); Dec 14-18, Dec 21-Jan 24 (Bucks Only)
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Area 9 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026
Area 10 ArcheryEither-sex, unless Bucks Only firearms season is in progress
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Area 10 PrimitiveSplit season: Oct 10-16, Jan 4-10
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Area 10 Firearms Still-Hunt
Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Area 10 Youth/VeteransEither-sex
Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026

Squirrel

Fall GeneralDaily bag limit 8. Source: [Seasons and Regulations | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seasons-and-regulations)
Oct 3, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Spring GeneralClosed on Kisatchie National Forest and some WMAs. Source: [Seasons and Regulations | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries](https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seasons-and-regulations)
May 1, 2027 – May 23, 2027
YouthPrivate lands and select public lands.
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
RegularSpring season runs May 1-23.
Oct 3, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
General
Oct 3, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
SpringWhere open
May 1, 2027 – May 23, 2027

Rabbit

General
Oct 3, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
RegularStatewide.
Oct 3, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Quail

General
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
RegularStatewide.
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Turkey

Spring GeneralClosing dates vary by area (April 26 - May 3). Source: [Louisiana Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/louisiana-hunting-seasons/)
Apr 3, 2027 – May 3, 2027
YouthSource: [Louisiana Game Calendar 2026-2027: Deer Seasons & Harvest](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/louisiana)
Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027
FallLouisiana skipped the fall turkey season for 2026-2027. Source: [Louisiana Hunting Season Guide](https://huntinglocator.com/blog/louisiana-hunting-seasons/)
N/A – N/A
Area A
Apr 3, 2027 – May 2, 2027
Area B
Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Area C
Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027
Youth & Physically ChallengedAreas A, B, and C on private land only.
Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027
Youth/Physically Challenged
Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027

Teal

Early MigratorySource: [Louisiana Game Calendar 2026-2027: Deer Seasons & Harvest](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/louisiana)
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Early SeasonBlue-winged, Green-winged, and Cinnamon Teal.
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

General WaterfowlDates vary depending on East/West zone splits. Source: [Louisiana Game Calendar 2026-2027: Deer Seasons & Harvest](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/louisiana)
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
East ZoneSplit season: Nov 21-Dec 6, Dec 19-Jan 31. Youth/Veterans: Nov 14, Feb 6
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
West ZoneSplit season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Jan 24. Youth/Veterans: Nov 7, Jan 30
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027

Geese

General WaterfowlDates vary depending on East/West zone splits. Source: [Louisiana Game Calendar 2026-2027: Deer Seasons & Harvest](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/louisiana)
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027

Dove

GeneralNorth and South zone splits begin Sept. 5, 2026. Source: [Louisiana Game Calendar 2026-2027: Deer Seasons & Harvest](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/louisiana)
Sep 5, 2026 – Unknown
North ZoneSplit season: Sept 5-27, Oct 10-Nov 15, Dec 19-Jan 17
Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
South ZoneSplit season: Sept 5-20, Oct 17-Nov 29, Dec 12-Jan 10
Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027

Black Bear

ExperimentalExperimental year-round listing; special program, not a general statewide over-the-counter opportunity. Source: [Louisiana Game Calendar 2026-2027: Deer Seasons & Harvest](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/louisiana)
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Elk / Pronghorn

GeneralNo statewide elk or pronghorn framework is listed for Louisiana. Source: [Louisiana Game Calendar 2026-2027: Deer Seasons & Harvest](https://statehunting.org/hunting-seasons/louisiana)
N/A – N/A

Woodcock

RegularStatewide.
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Statewide
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
General
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Black-bellied Whistling Duck

RegularPermit required.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
Statewide
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Rails

RegularKing, Clapper, Sora, and Virginia Rails. Split season; resumes Nov 7 - Jan 6.
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Gallinules

RegularSplit season; resumes Nov 7 - Jan 6.
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
GeneralSplit season: Sept 19-27, Nov 7-Jan 6
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027

Snipe

RegularSplit season; resumes Jan 25 - Feb 28.
Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
StatewideSplit season: Jan 25 - Feb 28
Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
GeneralSplit season: Oct 31-Jan 10, Jan 25-Feb 28
Oct 31, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Canada Geese

East & West ZonesSplit season; resumes Dec 19 - Feb 7.
Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
East ZoneSplit season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027

Light Geese

Conservation OrderEast & West Zones. Split season; resumes Feb 8 - Mar 7.
Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026

Early Teal

Statewide
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
General
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Rail

StatewideSplit season: Nov 7 - Jan 6
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
King and ClapperSplit season: Sept 19-27, Nov 7-Jan 6
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027
Sora and VirginiaSplit season: Sept 19-27, Nov 7-Jan 6
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027

Gallinule

StatewideSplit season: Nov 7 - Jan 6
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Duck

West ZoneSplit season: Dec 19 - Jan 24. Youth/Veterans: Nov 7 and Jan 30.
Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
East ZoneSplit season: Dec 19 - Jan 31. Youth/Veterans: Nov 14 and Feb 6.
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026

Goose

East ZoneSplit season: Dec 19 - Feb 7. Light, White-fronted, and Canada Geese.
Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
West ZoneSplit season: Dec 19 - Feb 7. Light, White-fronted, and Canada Geese.
Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026

Light Goose

Conservation Order East ZoneSplit season: Feb 8 - Mar 7
Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
Conservation Order West ZoneSplit season: Feb 8 - Mar 7
Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026

Rabbit and Squirrel

General
Oct 3, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Black Bellied Whistling Duck

General
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Light Geese and White-Fronted Geese

East ZoneSplit season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
West ZoneSplit season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
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