Louisiana Deer Season 2025-26

Louisiana deer season dates start with Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Louisiana's listed 2025-26 firearm deer season runs Oct 18, 2025-Jan 4, 2026.

Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 20, 2025 and closes Jan 15, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Louisiana LDWF.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: Louisiana LDWF

Deer

68 listed rows

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

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Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 8

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 3

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 7

White-tailed Deer

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 8

White-tailed Deer

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

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

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 3

White-tailed Deer

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 7

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

Oct 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 1

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 2

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

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

Primitive Firearms

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Oct 11-17, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 2

White-tailed Deer

Firearms (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025

Either Sex: Oct 18-Nov 30. 2025/2026 season.

Zone: Area 8

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

Oct 18, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 10

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 3

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 7

White-tailed Deer

Firearms (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025

Either Sex: Oct 18-Nov 30. 2025/2026 season.

Zone: Area 7

White-tailed Deer

Firearms (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025

Either Sex: Oct 18-Nov 30. 2025/2026 season.

Zone: Area 3

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

Oct 18-Nov 30, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 8

White-tailed Deer

Primitive Firearms

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

Oct 25-Dec 2, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 2

White-tailed Deer

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Oct 25-31, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 4

White-tailed Deer

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Oct 25-31, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 1

White-tailed Deer

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Oct 25-31, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 5

White-tailed Deer

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Oct 25-31, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 9

White-tailed Deer

Firearms (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

Oct 25-Dec 2, 2025

Either Sex: Oct 25-Dec 2. 2025/2026 season.

Zone: Area 2

White-tailed Deer

Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans

Closed

—

Oct 25-31, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 6

White-tailed Deer

Primitive Firearms

Closed

—

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

Primitive Firearms

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Firearm (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

Nov 15-Dec 5, 2025

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 6

White-tailed Deer

Firearms (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

Nov 15-Dec 5, 2025

Either Sex: Nov 15-Dec 5. 2025/2026 season.

Zone: Area 6

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (Still-Hunt only)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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

Firearms (With or Without Dogs)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 3

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (With or Without Dogs)

Closed

—

Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 7

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (With or Without Dogs)

Closed

—

Dec 1, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 8

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (With or Without Dogs)

Closed

—

Dec 3, 2025-Jan 11, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 2

White-tailed Deer

Firearms (With or Without Dogs)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

Dec 6, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 1

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (With or Without Dogs)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

Dec 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 6

White-tailed Deer

Firearms (With or Without Dogs)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

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)

Closed

—

Dec 6, 2025-Jan 18, 2026

Either Sex: Dec 6-Jan 18. 2025/2026 season.

Zone: Area 6

White-tailed Deer

Firearm (With or Without Dogs)

Closed

—

Dec 6, 2025-Jan 4, 2026

Either Sex. Season listed as 2025/2026.

Zone: Area 4

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Louisiana Deer Season FAQ

When does deer season open in Louisiana?

September 20, 2025 is the earliest listed deer opener in Louisiana — archery white-tailed deer runs Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Louisiana LDWF.

What are the 2025-26 deer season dates in Louisiana?

Louisiana lists 68 deer season windows: Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 20, 2025-Jan 15, 2026); Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans White-tailed Deer (Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025); Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans White-tailed Deer (Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025); Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans White-tailed Deer (Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025); Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans White-tailed Deer (Sep 27-Oct 3, 2025); and more. Always verify against Louisiana LDWF before hunting.

Are there different deer seasons in Louisiana?

Yes — Louisiana lists separate deer seasons for Archery White-tailed Deer, Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans White-tailed Deer, Primitive Firearms White-tailed Deer, Firearms (Still-Hunt only) White-tailed Deer, Firearm (Still-Hunt only) White-tailed Deer, Firearms (With or Without Dogs) White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Louisiana LDWF.

Do I need a license to hunt deer in Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Louisiana LDWF.