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What's open to hunt in Louisiana

In short

No deer or turkey season is open in Louisiana on Friday, September 11, 2026. Velvet Archery Season (Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta)) opens in 1 day.

Updated September 2026
Next opener
1 day
Velvet Archery Season · Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta) opens Sep 12
Open todayNothing · deer & turkey
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Louisiana · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDE (AREAS 2-9)Whitetail deer · Statewide (Areas 2-9) · Oct 1 – Jan 31, 2027Whitetail deerDEER AREA 1 (NORTHEAST/DELTA)Whitetail deer · Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta) · Sep 12 – Sep 20, 2026Whitetail deer · Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta) · Oct 1 – Jan 31, 2027Whitetail deer · Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta) · Nov 14 – Nov 20, 2026Whitetail deer · Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta) · Nov 21 – Dec 11, 2026Whitetail deer · Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta) · Jan 4 – Jan 24, 2027Whitetail deer · Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta) · Jan 25 – Jan 31, 2027Whitetail deerDEER AREA 10Whitetail deer · Deer Area 10 · Oct 1 – Jan 31, 2027Whitetail deerDEER AREA 4Whitetail deer · Deer Area 4 · Oct 1 – Jan 31, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Mar 26 – Mar 28, 2027TurkeyTURKEY AREA ATurkey · Turkey Area A · Apr 3 – May 2, 2027TurkeyTURKEY AREA BTurkey · Turkey Area B · Apr 3 – Apr 25, 2027TurkeyTURKEY AREA CTurkey · Turkey Area C · Apr 3 – Apr 18, 2027TODAY SEP 11

Louisiana season table·Louisiana regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Louisiana, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Louisiana today?

No deer or turkey season is open in Louisiana on Friday, September 11, 2026. Velvet Archery Season (Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta)) opens in 1 day.

When is the next hunting season opener in Louisiana?

Velvet Archery Season (Deer Area 1 (Northeast/Delta)) opens in 1 day, on Saturday, September 12.