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2026-2027

Louisiana Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Louisiana deer seasons are modeled by Deer Area, method and date segment for private and open public-land reference use; WMA, federal-land, CWD-zone, high-water and still-hunting-only exceptions remain official-source details.

Last checked: 2026-08-16 Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 79 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Archery Archery
Deer Area 1 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — CWD Management Zone archery Archery
Deer Area 1 CWD Management Zone Bucks Only with or Without Velvet
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 2 Firearm
Deer Area 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Archery Archery
Deer Area 2 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — CWD Management Zone archery Archery
Deer Area 2 CWD Management Zone Bucks Only with or Without Velvet
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Archery Archery
Deer Area 3 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 3 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 3 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 3 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 3 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 3 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Archery Archery
Deer Area 7 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 7 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 7 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 7 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 7 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 7 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Archery Archery
Deer Area 8 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 8 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 8 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 8 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 8 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 8 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Archery Archery
Deer Area 4 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 4 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 4 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 4 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 2 Firearm
Deer Area 4 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 4 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 4 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Archery either-sex segment Archery
Deer Area 5 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Archery bucks-only segment Archery
Deer Area 5 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 5 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 5 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms still-hunt only either sex Firearm
Deer Area 5 Either Sex; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms still-hunt only bucks only with or without velvet Firearm
Deer Area 5 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms still-hunt only either sex Firearm
Deer Area 5 Either Sex; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms still-hunt only bucks only with or without velvet Firearm
Deer Area 5 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms with or without dogs either sex Firearm
Deer Area 5 Either Sex; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms with or without dogs bucks only with or without velvet Firearm
Deer Area 5 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms with or without dogs either sex Firearm
Deer Area 5 Either Sex; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms with or without dogs bucks only with or without velvet Firearm
Deer Area 5 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 5 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Archery either-sex segment Archery
Deer Area 6 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Archery bucks-only segment Archery
Deer Area 6 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — CWD Management Zone archery Archery
Deer Area 6 CWD Management Zone Bucks Only with or Without Velvet
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 6 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 6 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 6 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 6 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 6 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Archery either-sex segment Archery
Deer Area 9 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Archery bucks-only segment Archery
Deer Area 9 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 9 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 9 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms still-hunt only either sex Firearm
Deer Area 9 Either Sex; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms still-hunt only bucks only with or without velvet Firearm
Deer Area 9 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms still-hunt only either sex Firearm
Deer Area 9 Either Sex; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms still-hunt only bucks only with or without velvet Firearm
Deer Area 9 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms with or without dogs either sex Firearm
Deer Area 9 Either Sex; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms with or without dogs bucks only with or without velvet Firearm
Deer Area 9 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms with or without dogs either sex Firearm
Deer Area 9 Either Sex; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms with or without dogs bucks only with or without velvet Firearm
Deer Area 9 Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 9 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Archery Archery
Deer Area 10 Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise
Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 10 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Muzzleloader
Deer Area 10 Area Table Restrictions Apply
Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Firearm
Deer Area 10 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only
Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Youth
Deer Area 10 Area Table Restrictions Apply

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 16 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Archery Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 1 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — CWD Management Zone archery Bucks Only with or Without Velvet General hunters Special rules
Deer Area 1 CWD Management Zone cwd_management_zone

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details. CWD-zone rows apply only within the LDWF CWD Management Zone.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Archery Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 2 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — CWD Management Zone archery Bucks Only with or Without Velvet General hunters Special rules
Deer Area 2 CWD Management Zone cwd_management_zone

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details. CWD-zone rows apply only within the LDWF CWD Management Zone.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Archery Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 3 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Archery Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 7 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Archery Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 8 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Archery Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 4 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Archery either-sex segment Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Archery bucks-only segment Bucks Only with or Without Velvet General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Archery either-sex segment Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 6 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Archery bucks-only segment Bucks Only with or Without Velvet General hunters
Deer Area 6 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — CWD Management Zone archery Bucks Only with or Without Velvet General hunters Special rules
Deer Area 6 CWD Management Zone cwd_management_zone

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details. CWD-zone rows apply only within the LDWF CWD Management Zone.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Archery either-sex segment Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Archery bucks-only segment Bucks Only with or Without Velvet General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Archery Either Sex Unless Area Table States Otherwise General hunters
Deer Area 10 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 33 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 1 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 1 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 1 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 2 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 2 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 3 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 3 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 7 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 7 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 8 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 8 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 4 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 4 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 4 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms still-hunt only either sex Either Sex; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms still-hunt only bucks only with or without velvet Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms still-hunt only either sex Either Sex; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms still-hunt only bucks only with or without velvet Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms with or without dogs either sex Either Sex; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms with or without dogs bucks only with or without velvet Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms with or without dogs either sex Either Sex; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Firearms with or without dogs bucks only with or without velvet Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 6 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Firearms with or without dogs segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 6 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms still-hunt only either sex Either Sex; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms still-hunt only bucks only with or without velvet Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms still-hunt only either sex Either Sex; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms still-hunt only bucks only with or without velvet Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms with or without dogs either sex Either Sex; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms with or without dogs bucks only with or without velvet Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms with or without dogs either sex Either Sex; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Firearms with or without dogs bucks only with or without velvet Bucks Only with or Without Velvet; Dogs Allowed Unless Local Exception Says Still-hunt Only General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

Official source
Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Firearms still-hunt only segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply; Still Hunting Only General hunters
Deer Area 10 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 20 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 1 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 1 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 2 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 2 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 3 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 3 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 7 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 7 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 8 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 8 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 4 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 4 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 6 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 6 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Primitive firearms segment 1 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 10 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Primitive firearms segment 2 Area Table Restrictions Apply General hunters
Deer Area 10 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 10 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Louisiana Deer Area 1 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 1 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 2 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 2 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 3 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 3 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 7 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 7 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 8 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 8 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 4 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 4 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 5 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 5 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 6 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 6 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 9 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 9 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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Louisiana Deer Area 10 — Youth and honorably discharged veterans Area Table Restrictions Apply Youth Veteran
Deer Area 10 deer_area

Louisiana Deer Area dates are transcribed from the 2026-2027 LDWF Hunting & WMA Regulations. WMA, federal-land, still-hunting-only, high-water, CWD-zone and local boundary exceptions remain official-source details.

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