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.

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Louisiana Waterfowl Season 2026-27

Louisiana waterfowl season dates start with Sep 19-27, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Louisiana's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Sep 19-27, 2026.

Regular (Special Permit Required) Black Bellied Whistling Ducks opens Oct 3, 2026 and closes Oct 11, 2026.

Extended Falconry Ducks, Coots, Mergansers opens Nov 5, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.

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

Waterfowl

28 listed rows

Black Bellied Whistling Ducks

Regular (Special Permit Required)

Upcoming

91d

Oct 3-11, 2026

Special Permit Required. Possession limit: 12.

Canada Geese

Regular

Upcoming

133d

Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027

Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7

Zone: West Zone

Canada Geese

Regular

Upcoming

133d

Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027

Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7

Zone: East Zone

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Extended Falconry

Closed

—

Nov 2, 2025-Jan 29, 2026

Extended Falconry all zones: November 2 - January 29

Zone: All Zones

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Youth

Closed

—

Nov 8-9, 2025

Youth: November 8 and 9

Zone: West Zone

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

Nov 15-16, 2025

Youth and Veterans: November 15-16

Zone: East Zone

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Regular season: November 22 - December 8 and December 20 - January 31

Zone: East Zone

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Veterans

Closed

—

Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026

Veterans: January 31 - February 1

Zone: West Zone

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Extended Falconry

Upcoming

124d

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

Upcoming

124d

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

Upcoming

126d

Nov 7, 2026-Jan 30, 2027

Youth and Veterans: Nov 7 and Jan 30

Zone: West Zone

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Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Youth and Veterans

Upcoming

133d

Nov 14, 2026-Feb 6, 2027

Youth and Veterans: Nov 14 and Feb 6

Zone: East Zone

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular

Upcoming

133d

Nov 14, 2026-Jan 24, 2027

Regular season: Nov 14-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Jan 24

Zone: West Zone

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular

Upcoming

140d

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

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Upcoming

133d

Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027

Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7

Zone: West Zone

Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)

Regular

Upcoming

133d

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

Upcoming

156d

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

Upcoming

156d

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

Closed

—

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

Closed

—

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

Upcoming

133d

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

Upcoming

133d

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

Upcoming

77d

Sep 19-27, 2026

Possession limit: 18.

White-fronted Geese (Specklebelly)

Regular

Upcoming

133d

Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027

Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7

Zone: West Zone

White-fronted Geese (Specklebelly)

Regular

Upcoming

133d

Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027

Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7

Zone: East Zone