Louisiana · 2026–27 Edition
Louisiana Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Louisiana, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Louisiana Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Louisiana Deer season dates →Louisiana Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Louisiana Dove season dates →Louisiana Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Louisiana Duck season dates →Louisiana Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Louisiana Turkey season dates →Louisiana Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Louisiana Bear season dates →Louisiana Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Louisiana Squirrel season dates →Louisiana Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Louisiana Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Louisiana hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries requires beyond a hunting license.