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LouisianaDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Louisiana.
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Whitetail Deer
Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Archery Season | Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | archery | |
| Archery Deer Season | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 | archery | |
| Primitive Firearms Deer Season - November Segment | Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Firearms Still-Hunt Deer Season - November/December Segment | Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 | firearms | |
| Firearms Still-Hunt Deer Season - January Segment | Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027 | firearms | |
| Primitive Firearms Deer Season - January Segment | Jan 25, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027 | muzzleloader |
Velvet Archery Season: Velvet-antlered bucks only during this special early season antlered bucks only
Archery Deer Season: Either sex; daily bag: 1 antlered + 1 antlerless when legal; season possession: 6 total not to exceed 3 antlered or 4 antlerless
Primitive Firearms Deer Season - November Segment: Primitive firearms (muzzleloader); segment 1 of 2
Firearms Still-Hunt Deer Season - November/December Segment: Still-hunt (no dog hunting) only; segment 1 of 2 still-hunt only
Firearms Still-Hunt Deer Season - January Segment: Still-hunt only; segment 2 of 2 still-hunt only
Primitive Firearms Deer Season - January Segment: Primitive firearms (muzzleloader); segment 2 of 2
Deer Area 10
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Season - Area 10 | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 | mixed |
Deer Season - Area 10: Area 10 exception: 3/season (not to exceed 2 antlered or 2 antlerless)
Deer Area 4
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Season - Area 4 | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 | mixed |
Deer Season - Area 4: Area 4 exception: 4/season (not to exceed 2 antlered or 2 antlerless)
Statewide (Areas 2-9)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer Season - Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 | archery |
Archery Deer Season - Statewide: General statewide archery season; specific area dates may vary slightly; season possession: 6 total
Whitetail Deer source: wlf.louisiana.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Youth/Physically Challenged Season | Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027 | any |
Spring Turkey Youth/Physically Challenged Season: Youth and physically challenged hunters only bearded only
Turkey Area A
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season - Area A | Apr 3, 2027 – May 2, 2027 | any |
Spring Turkey Season - Area A: bearded only
Turkey Area B
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season - Area B | Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027 | any |
Spring Turkey Season - Area B: bearded only
Turkey Area C
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season - Area C | Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027 | any |
Spring Turkey Season - Area C: bearded only
Turkey source: wlf.louisiana.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Louisiana state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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