Louisiana Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Louisiana. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Louisiana state resources.

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Louisiana State Hunting Season 2022 - 2023

The purpose of the information about Louisiana hunting seasons is to provide hunters with details on when they can hunt different species within the state. This includes doves, rails, gallinules, snipe, woodcock, teal, ducks, coots, mergansers, light geese and white-fronted geese, turkey, quail, rabbit, squirrel, deer, bobcat, raccoon and opossum, crow, blackbirds, grackles and cowbirds. Knowing these dates can help hunters plan their trips accordingly and ensure they are taking part in legal hunting activities throughout the year.

Interactive Louisiana Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Louisiana Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Louisiana state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Title Season Begins Season Ends Game Hunting Type Type Details Zone Bag / Tag Other Info Season Length
Alligator > East Zone August 31, 2022 October 30, 2022 Alligator General None East Zone N/A See regulations for further details. 60
Alligator > West Zone September 7, 2022 November 6, 2022 Alligator General None West Zone N/A See regulations for further details. 60
Bobcat January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022 Bobcat General None Not specified. Check state resources. N/A Experimental year round season. 364
Coyote January 1, 2022 December 31, 2022 Coyote General None Not specified. Check state resources. No limit. Year round hunting. 364
Deer > A1 Archery Either-Sex October 1, 2022 January 31, 2023 Deer Archery None Area 1. N/A Either sex 122
Deer > A1 Firearm Either-Sex 1 November 19, 2022 December 9, 2022 Deer Firearm Still-Hunt Only Area 1. N/A Either sex 20
Deer > A1 Firearm Either-Sex 2 January 9, 2023 January 22, 2023 Deer Firearm Still-Hunt Only Area 1. N/A Either sex 13
Deer > A1 Firearm Either-Sex with or without dogs. December 10, 2022 January 8, 2023 Deer Firearm None Area 1. N/A Either sex 29
Deer > A1 Primitive Either-Sex 1 November 12, 2022 November 18, 2022 Deer Primitive None Area 1. N/A Either sex 6
Deer > A1 Primitive Either-Sex 2 January 23, 2023 January 31, 2023 Deer Primitive None Area 1. N/A Either sex 8
TitleSeason BeginsSeason EndsHunting TypeZone
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Louisiana Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Louisiana Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Louisiana DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Louisiana DNR

P.O. Box 98000
#1 Sportsmans Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

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