Louisiana 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Louisiana's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Sep 19-27, 2026.
Regular Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Dove, Collared Dove opens Sep 5, 2026 and closes Jan 17, 2027.
Regular Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Dove, Collared Dove opens Sep 5, 2026 and closes Jan 10, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Louisiana LDWF.
- waterfowl
- Sep 19-27, 2026
- dove
- Sep 5, 2026-Jan 17, 2027
- dove
- Sep 5, 2026-Jan 10, 2027
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Key seasons by species
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Louisiana LDWF before hunting.
Proposed 2026-27
federal openings
in Louisiana
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing hunting and fishing access changes at 10 stations in Louisiana. Public comment closes June 26, 2026.
- LA · NWR
Atchafalaya NWR
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Bayou Cocodrie NWR
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Bayou Sauvage Urban NWR
LouisianaFISHING: EXPANSION - LA · NWR
Big Branch Marsh NWR
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Bogue Chitto NWR
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Cat Island NWR
LouisianaUPLAND GAME: EXPANSION - LA · NWR
D'Arbonne NWR
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Delta NWR
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Red River NWR
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Upper Ouachita NWR
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Deer
68 listed rowsWhite-tailed Deer
Archery
Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026
Either Sex. Season limit 3 (not to exceed 2 antlered or 2 antlerless). Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 10
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 3
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 7
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 8
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 3
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 7
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 8
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025
Either Sex. No Firearms With or Without Dogs season listed. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 10
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 2
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1, 2025-Feb 15, 2026
Bucks Only Oct 1-15; Either Sex Oct 16-Feb 15 (unless Bucks Only Firearms season in progress). Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 6
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Either Sex. Season limit 4 (not to exceed 2 antlered or 2 antlerless). Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 4
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 1
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White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1, 2025-Feb 15, 2026
Bucks Only Oct 1-15; Either Sex Oct 16-Feb 15 (unless Bucks Only Firearms season in progress). Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 5
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1, 2025-Feb 15, 2026
Bucks Only Oct 1-15; Either Sex Oct 16-Feb 15 (unless Bucks Only Firearms season in progress). Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 9
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Oct 11-17, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 2
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Oct 11, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Oct 11-17, Jan 5-11. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 10
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Oct 11, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Oct 11-17, Jan 5-11. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 3
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Oct 11, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Oct 11-17, Jan 5-11. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 7
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Oct 11, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Oct 11-17, Jan 5-11. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 8
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 8
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Oct 18-24, Jan 12-18. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 2
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 10
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 3
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 7
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex: Oct 18-Jan 4. No dogs season. 2025/2026 season. Area 10 limit: 3/season.
Zone: Area 10
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025
Either Sex: Oct 18-Nov 30. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 7
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025
Either Sex: Oct 18-Nov 30. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 3
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025
Either Sex: Oct 18-Nov 30. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 8
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Oct 25-31, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 6
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 25-Dec 2, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 2
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Oct 25-31, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 4
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Oct 25-31, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 1
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Oct 25-31, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 5
White-tailed Deer
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans
Oct 25-31, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 9
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Oct 25-Dec 2, 2025
Either Sex: Oct 25-Dec 2. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 2
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Nov 8, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Nov 8-14, Jan 19-31. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 1
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Nov 8, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Either Sex Nov 8-14; Bucks Only Jan 19-31. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 5
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Nov 8, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Either Sex Nov 8-14; Bucks Only Jan 19-31. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 9
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Nov 8, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Either Sex Nov 8-14, Jan 19-31. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 6
White-tailed Deer
Primitive Firearms
Nov 8, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Nov 8-14, Jan 19-31. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 4
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Nov 15-Dec 5, Jan 5-18. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 4
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex. Dates: Nov 15-Dec 5, Jan 5-18. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 1
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15-Dec 5, 2025
Either Sex Nov 15-16, Nov 28-30; Bucks Only Nov 17-27, Dec 1-5. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 5
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15-Dec 5, 2025
Either Sex Nov 15-16, Nov 28-30; Bucks Only Nov 17-27, Dec 1-5. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 9
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15-Dec 5, 2025
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 6
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex: Nov 15-Dec 5, Jan 5-18. 2025/2026 season. Area 4 limit: 4/season.
Zone: Area 4
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15-Dec 5, 2025
Either Sex: Nov 15-16, Nov 28-30. Bucks Only: Nov 17-27, Dec 1-5. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 9
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15-Dec 5, 2025
Either Sex: Nov 15-16, Nov 28-30. Bucks Only: Nov 17-27, Dec 1-5. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 5
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex: Nov 15-Dec 5, Jan 5-18. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 1
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (Still-Hunt only)
Nov 15-Dec 5, 2025
Either Sex: Nov 15-Dec 5. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 6
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 3
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 7
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 8
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 1-Jan 4. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 3
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 1-Jan 4. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 8
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 1-Jan 4. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 7
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 3, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 2
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 3, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 3-Jan 11. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 2
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 4
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 1
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex Dec 6-7, Dec 13-14; Bucks Only Dec 8-12, Dec 15-Jan 18. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 5
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex Dec 6-7, Dec 13-14; Bucks Only Dec 8-12, Dec 15-Jan 18. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 9
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Zone: Area 6
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 6-Jan 4. 2025/2026 season. Area 4 limit: 4/season.
Zone: Area 4
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 6-7, Dec 13-14. Bucks Only: Dec 8-12, Dec 15-Jan 18. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 9
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 6-7, Dec 13-14. Bucks Only: Dec 8-12, Dec 15-Jan 18. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 5
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 6-Jan 4. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 1
White-tailed Deer
Firearms (With or Without Dogs)
Dec 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
Either Sex: Dec 6-Jan 18. 2025/2026 season.
Zone: Area 6
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth and Physically Challenged
Mar 28-29, 2026
Restricted to youth and wheelchair-confined physically challenged hunters on private land only in Areas A, B and C.
Zone: Areas A, B and C
Wild Turkey
Regular
Apr 3-19, 2026
Private land only. See separate WMA, National Wildlife Refuge, and Federal Lands Schedules for season dates on those areas.
Zone: Area C
Wild Turkey
Regular
Apr 3-May 3, 2026
Private land only. See separate WMA, National Wildlife Refuge, and Federal Lands Schedules for season dates on those areas.
Zone: Area A
Wild Turkey
Regular
Apr 3-26, 2026
Private land only. See separate WMA, National Wildlife Refuge, and Federal Lands Schedules for season dates on those areas.
Zone: Area B
Wild Turkey
Youth and Physically Challenged
Mar 26-28, 2027
Restricted to youth and wheelchair-confined physically challenged hunters on private land only.
Zone: Areas A, B, and C
Wild Turkey
Youth and Physically Challenged
Mar 26-28, 2027
Restricted to youth and wheelchair-confined physically challenged hunters. Private land only in Areas A, B, and C.
Zone: Areas A, B, C
Wild Turkey
Regular
Apr 3-May 2, 2027
Private lands only. See separate WMA, NWR, and Federal Lands schedules.
Zone: Area A
Wild Turkey
Regular
Apr 3-25, 2027
Private lands only. See separate WMA, NWR, and Federal Lands schedules.
Zone: Area B
Wild Turkey
Regular
Apr 3-18, 2027
Private lands only. See separate WMA, NWR, and Federal Lands schedules.
Zone: Area C
Waterfowl
28 listed rowsBlack Bellied Whistling Ducks
Regular (Special Permit Required)
Oct 3-11, 2026
Special Permit Required. Possession limit: 12.
Canada Geese
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: East Zone
Canada Geese
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Extended Falconry
Nov 2, 2025-Jan 29, 2026
Extended Falconry all zones: November 2 - January 29
Zone: All Zones
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth
Nov 8-9, 2025
Youth: November 8 and 9
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Regular
Nov 15, 2025-Jan 25, 2026
Regular season: November 15 - December 7 and December 20 - January 25
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth and Veterans
Nov 15-16, 2025
Youth and Veterans: November 15-16
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Regular
Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Regular season: November 22 - December 8 and December 20 - January 31
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Veterans
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Veterans: January 31 - February 1
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Extended Falconry
Nov 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Extended Falconry West Zone: Nov 5-Nov 13, Dec 7-Dec 18, Jan 25-Jan 31
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Extended Falconry
Nov 5-Dec 18, 2026
Extended Falconry East Zone: Nov 5-Nov 20, Dec 7-Dec 18
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth and Veterans
Nov 7, 2026-Jan 30, 2027
Youth and Veterans: Nov 7 and Jan 30
Zone: West Zone
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Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Jan 24, 2027
Regular season: Nov 14-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Jan 24
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth and Veterans
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 6, 2027
Youth and Veterans: Nov 14 and Feb 6
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Regular
Nov 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Regular season: Nov 21-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Jan 31
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Conservation Order
Dec 8, 2025-Mar 15, 2026
Conservation Order: December 8-19 and February 2 - March 15. Allows electronic calls, unplugged shotguns, no bag/possession limits.
Zone: West Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Conservation Order
Dec 9, 2025-Mar 15, 2026
Conservation Order: December 9-19 and February 8 - March 15. Allows electronic calls, unplugged shotguns, no bag/possession limits. Shooting hours half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset.
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: West Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Conservation Order
Dec 7, 2026-Mar 7, 2027
Conservation Order: Dec 7-18, Feb 8-Mar 7. Allows electronic calls and unplugged shotguns.
Zone: West Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Conservation Order
Dec 7, 2026-Mar 7, 2027
Conservation Order: Dec 7-18, Feb 8-Mar 7. Allows electronic calls and unplugged shotguns.
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross), White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese
Regular
Nov 8, 2025-Feb 1, 2026
November 8 - December 7 and December 20 - February 1
Zone: West Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross), White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese
Regular
Nov 15, 2025-Feb 7, 2026
November 15 - December 8 and December 20 - February 7
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese, White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
East Zone: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7. Possession: Light Geese none, White-fronted 9, Canada 3.
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese, White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
West Zone: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7. Possession: Light Geese none, White-fronted 9, Canada 3.
Zone: West Zone
Teal (Blue, Green, Cinnamon)
Regular
Sep 19-27, 2026
Possession limit: 18.
White-fronted Geese (Specklebelly)
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: West Zone
White-fronted Geese (Specklebelly)
Regular
Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: East Zone
Dove
Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Dove, Collared Dove
Regular
Sep 5, 2026-Jan 17, 2027
North Zone dates: Sep 5-27, Oct 10-Nov 15, Dec 19-Jan 17. Possession limit: 45 in aggregate.
Zone: North Zone
Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Dove, Collared Dove
Regular
Sep 5, 2026-Jan 10, 2027
South Zone dates: Sep 5-20, Oct 17-Nov 29, Dec 12-Jan 10. Possession limit: 45 in aggregate.
Zone: South Zone
Quail
Northern Bobwhite Quail
Regular
Nov 15, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
Possession limit: 30
Quail
Regular
Nov 21, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Possession limit: 30
Rabbit
Rabbit
Regular
Oct 4, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
Possession limit: 24
Rabbit
Regular
Oct 3, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Possession limit: 24
Squirrel
Squirrel
Fall
Oct 4, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
2025/2026 season. Possession limit: 24.
Squirrel
Spring
May 2-24, 2026
2025/2026 season. Possession limit: 9. CLOSED on Kisatchie National Forest, some national wildlife refuges, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property, and some state WMAs.
Furbearer
Bobcat
Regular
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Experimental year-round season
Bobcat
Experimental Year-round
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Experimental year-round season. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Raccoon and Opossum
Year-Round
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
2025/2026 season.
Raccoon and Opossum
Regular
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Year-round season. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Small Game
Squirrel
Fall
Oct 4, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
Possession limit: 24. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Squirrel
Spring
May 2-24, 2026
Possession limit: 9. Closed on Kisatchie National Forest, some NWRs, USACE property, and some WMAs. Season listed as 2025/2026.
Migratory Birds
17 listed rowsBlack Bellied Whistling Ducks
Regular
Oct 3-11, 2026
Special Permit Required
Dove (Mourning, White-winged, Fully Dressed Eurasian, and Collard Doves)
Regular
Sep 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
North Zone: September 6-28, October 11 - November 16, December 20 - January 18
Zone: North Zone
Dove (Mourning, White-winged, Fully Dressed Eurasian, and Collard Doves)
Regular
Sep 6, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
South Zone: September 6-21, October 18 - November 30, December 13 - January 11
Zone: South Zone
Dove (Mourning, White-winged, Fully Dressed Eurasian, and Collared)
Regular
Sep 5, 2026-Jan 17, 2027
North Zone: Sep 5-27, Oct 10-Nov 15, Dec 19-Jan 17
Zone: North Zone
Dove (Mourning, White-winged, Fully Dressed Eurasian, and Collared)
Regular
Sep 5, 2026-Jan 10, 2027
South Zone: Sep 5-20, Oct 17-Nov 29, Dec 12-Jan 10
Zone: South Zone
Rails and Gallinules
Regular
Sep 20, 2025-Jan 7, 2026
September 20-28 and November 8 - January 7
Rails and Gallinules
Extended Falconry
Nov 2, 2025-Jan 26, 2026
Extended Falconry: November 2 - January 26
Rails and Gallinules
Regular
Sep 19, 2026-Jan 6, 2027
Season dates: Sep 19-27, Nov 7-Jan 6
Rails and Gallinules
Extended Falconry
Oct 31, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Extended Falconry: Oct 31-Nov 6, Jan 7-Jan 31
Snipe
Regular
Nov 2, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
November 2 - December 7 and December 20 - February 28
Snipe
Regular
Oct 31, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Season dates: Oct 31-Jan 10, Jan 25-Feb 28
Teal (Blue, Green, and Cinnamon)
Regular
Sep 20-28, 2025
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Teal (Blue, Green, and Cinnamon)
Regular
Sep 19-27, 2026
Woodcock
Extended Falconry
Nov 4, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Extended Falconry: November 4 - January 31
Woodcock
Regular
Dec 18, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
December 18 - January 31
Woodcock
Extended Falconry
Nov 1-Dec 17, 2026
Extended Falconry: Nov 1-Dec 17
Woodcock
Regular
Dec 18, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Regular season: Dec 18-Jan 31
Other
Crow
Regular
Sep 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026
2025/2026 season.
Crows
Regular
Sep 1, 2025-Jan 1, 2026
Season listed as 2025/2026.
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Louisiana Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Louisiana?
No current deer opener is listed for Louisiana yet. Check Louisiana LDWF for the latest published dates.
When is Louisiana's firearm deer season?
Louisiana does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check Louisiana LDWF for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.
When does spring turkey open in Louisiana?
A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Louisiana yet. Check Louisiana LDWF for the latest turkey dates.
Do I need a license to hunt in Louisiana?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Louisiana hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Louisiana LDWF.