Louisiana Hunting Resources

Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2026

Hunting & Shooting

Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

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Deer

ArcheryDates vary by Deer Hunting Area. Area 1 runs Oct 1 to Jan 31; Area 5 and 6 run Oct 16 to Feb 15.

Wildlife

Oct 1, 2025 – Feb 15, 2026

GunDates vary widely by Deer Hunting Area and Still-Hunt vs. With Dogs. Verify specific zones.

Oct 18, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026

MuzzleloaderPrimitive Firearms dates vary by Area. Area 1 runs Nov 8-14 and Jan 19-31.

Nov 8, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

YouthYouth and Honorably Discharged Veterans season. Dates vary by Area.

Sep 20, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025

Turkey

SpringSeason open dates vary by area (Area A: Apr 3-May 3; Area B: Apr 3-26; Area C: Apr 3-19).

Apr 3, 2026 – May 3, 2026

YouthYouth & Physically Challenged Hunt. Restricted to private land only.

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 29, 2026

Waterfowl

GunDucks, Coots, Mergansers. East Zone: Nov 22-Dec 8 & Dec 20-Jan 31. West Zone: Nov 15-Dec 7 & Dec 20-Jan 25.

Nov 15, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

Dove

GunSplit seasons vary by North and South Zones. North Zone begins Sept 5.

Sep 5, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026

Squirrel

GunSpring Squirrel season runs May 2-24, 2026 on designated lands.

Oct 4, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026

Rabbit

GunStatewide season limits are 8 daily.

Oct 4, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026

Quail

GunDaily bag limit of 10, possession limit of 30.

Nov 15, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026

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