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.

Louisiana Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season (Statewide)

  • October 1 – November 14, 2025
  • November 24 – December 14, 2025 (split archery)

Primitive Weapons (Muzzleloader/Archery)

  • October 4–12, 2025 (Northwest Zone)
  • October 4–12, 2025 (Northeast Zone)

Youth Deer Season

  • November 1–2, 2025 (gun season concurrent)

Gun Season (Northeast Zone)

  • November 15 – January 18, 2026

Gun Season (Southeast Zone)

  • November 15 – January 18, 2026

Gun Season (Southwest Zone)

  • November 15, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Louisiana Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Archery Only)

  • October 4–12, 2025 (select WMAs)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • March 21–22, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • March 28 – April 30, 2026

Season dates vary by zone and WMA. Visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries for complete regulations.

Louisiana Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Louisiana manages deer hunting across 10 designated areas. Dates vary by area. Below are key dates by zone:

Archery Season

  • Areas 3, 7, 8, 10: September 20, 2025 – January 15, 2026
  • Areas 1, 2, 4: October 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
  • Areas 5, 6, 9: October 1, 2025 – February 15, 2026

Primitive Firearms Season

  • Areas 3, 7, 8, 10: October 11–17, 2025 and January 5–11, 2026
  • Areas 1, 4, 5, 6, 9: November 8–14, 2025 and January 19–31, 2026
  • Area 2: October 18–24, 2025 and January 12–18, 2026

Modern Firearms Season

  • Area 1 (Still-Hunt Only): November 15 – December 5, 2025 and January 5–18, 2026
  • Area 1 (With or Without Dogs): December 6, 2025 – January 4, 2026
  • Other areas: Vary by zone; consult the official LDWF schedule for complete details

Special Hunts

  • Youth & Veterans Season: September 27 – October 31, 2025 (varies by area)
  • Physically Challenged Season: October 4–5, 2025 (either-sex, private land only)

Louisiana Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Spring Turkey Season 2025

  • Youth/Physically Challenged: March 29–30, 2025
  • Area A (All Hunters): April 5 – May 4, 2025
  • Area B (All Hunters): April 5–27, 2025
  • Area C (All Hunters): April 5–20, 2025

Spring Turkey Season 2026

  • Area A: April 3 – May 3, 2026 (31 days)
  • Area B: April 3–26, 2026 (24 days)
  • Area C: April 3–19, 2026 (17 days)

Fall Turkey Season

  • No fall turkey season in Louisiana for 2025-2026.

For complete area-by-area schedules and the latest regulations, visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Seasons & Regulations page.

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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.

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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