Welcome to the Louisiana Hunting Seasons page. Updated US Hunting Seasons for 2024-2023.
As part of our comprehensive guide to US Hunting Seasons By State on this page, you will find out “When Is Hunting Season for Louisiana?”
There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for various wild game species. You will find links to the relevant State Authority to ensure you have all the correct legal obligations in place before you start your hunt.
Louisiana has a large number of hunting opportunities throughout the hunting season. Game species available include:-
- Deer, Turkey,
- Alligator,
- Hogs,
- range of Small Game
- Game Bird hunting.
IMPORTANT: All care has been taken in preparing this hunting season information for you. Please check the relevant State Authority’s Website for further information and any changes to current US Hunting Season Regulations. We have provided a link to each States hunting season website for your convenience.
Louisiana Deer Hunting Season
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries makes the following comments about deer hunting during hunting season.
“White-tailed deer are an abundant and sustainable game species in Louisiana. The deer population is estimated to be at a minimum of 500,000 today.”
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Firearms (No Dogs) | Oct 19-Jan 19 |
| Firearms (With or Without Dogs) | dec 2-Jan 19 |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 19-Jan 31 |
| Bow | Sept 21-Jan 31 |
Louisiana Turkey Hunting Season
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries makes the following comments about turkey hunting during hunting season.
“The eastern wild turkey is the largest game bird native to Louisiana. Gobblers average about 17 pounds with some birds weighing up to 25 pounds. Hens average between 8 and 11 pounds.”
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| General Hunting Season | Apr 4-May 3 |
| Youth & Disabled Hunt | March 28-29 |
Louisiana Small Game Hunting Season
Louisiana as some fantastic Wild Hog hunting throughout the State.
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Hogs | Open all Year |
| Coyotes | Open All Year |
| Rabbit | Oct 5-Feb 29 |
| Squirrel | Oct 5-Feb 29 & May 2-24 |
| Raccoon & Opossum | Open All Year |
| Bobcat | Open All Year |
| Alligators | (East) Last Wed august for 30 Days |
| Alligators | (West) First Wed Sept For 30 Days |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website. A resident alligator hunter must either own land or have permission to hunt alligators on land that is classified as wetland habitat in order to qualify for alligator harvest tags
Louisiana Game Bird Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Ducks | Nov 9-Jan 26 |
| Pheasants | Nov 16-Feb 29 |
| Quail | Nov 16-Feb 29 |
| Light Geese | Nov 2-Feb 9 |
| Dove (5 Species) | Sept 7- Jan 31 |
| Canada Geese | Nov 2-Jan 31 |
I hope you have found this State hunting season information helpful in planning your next great hunting adventure. Please feel free to share this page with your hunting buddies. In addition to these US Hunting Seasons by State pages, you may be interested in these posts.
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Good Luck!!