It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of applicable federal regulations on federal lands forest service, national recreation areas, etc. This brochure when signed and in your possession, serves as a permit for all 2016 2017 refuge hunts, angling, and camping. One eithersex turkey per permit, maximum of 2 to firearm deer hunting. Hunters, anglers, and campers sixteen years of age and older are required to have a refuge permit. The daily bag limit is 8 squirrels, with a possession limit of 24. There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for a wide range of wild game species. Check out proposed 20192020 louisiana hunting seasons. A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season.
During louisiana muzzleloader hunting season, legal primitive firearms for special primitive firearms season include. Louisiana turkey hunting season opens april 4 new in pictures. The next regular commission meeting of the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission will be held at 9. Antler restrictions the bag limit in this county is two legal bucks, but only one may have an inside spread of inches or greater. Got an 8 point on the 2018 deer season opening weekend. Dec 06, 2016 the state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer hunting dates earlier in 2016. If you are interested in alternative lodging accommodations other than our onsite trailer house, we recommend the lbanca albergo the bank hotel which is located about 10 miles from our hunting operations in lake arthur, louisiana. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. Opening day of dove season is one of the most anticipated and popular hunting days of the year for many mississippians. Waterfowl season 20192020 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission have set the duck hunting and other migratory bird hunting season dates for the 20192020 season. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule.
The biologist reported louisiana hunters averaged only. Among them, the commission voted to return the daily bag limit of teal back to six for the early teal season in september. Take of live wild turkeys or their eggs from the wild. No persons shall set or run traps of any type to catch furbearers during an open season. Amended for fiscal years 2016 2017 and 2017 2018 as amended by acts 25 and 26 of the 2016 first extraordinary session of the louisiana legislature, the second amendment weekend sales tax holiday provides for a two percent exemption from the state sales tax on purchases of eligible items for the period from july 1, 2016, through june 30, 2018. Its an exciting time of year for veteran hunters and beginners alike. Insuring your louisiana hunting season louisiana farm. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Hunting is a way of life in the united states, and we are here to help you be as successful on the hunt as possible.
Beautiful hunting lodge, all sorts of amenities, all types of hunting and fishing. Below we have the data in web format so it is easily accessible. Jan 30, 2016 with hunting season winding down, ldwf taking comments on upcoming season. Contact us for a weekend retreat, a corporate outing, or a weekend hog hunting getaway. Hunting seasons and application dates nebraska game and. Louisiana offers a very detailed alligator hunt as well. Are your property, trailers, firearms and atvs properly insured. Louisiana trophy alligator hunting at its best, morning gator hunt, hunt trophy gator s for three days with lodging, all meals and with afternoon activities such as whitetail deer hunting, wild hog, teal duck or dove hunting. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Licensed to youtube by audiam label on behalf of emv.
Dec 19, 2016 open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us. Louisiana hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Louisiana turkey hunting season opens april 4 in all three. The pamphlet contains hunting rules, regulations and season dates for the 201617 season, including hunting information on ldwfs wildlife management areas and louisiana s federal. One either sex turkey per permit, maximum of 2 to firearm deer hunting. Please be sure to see the official regulations for specific parish information before hunting. May 6, 2019 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 201920 and 202021 resident game hunting seasons, 201920 general and wildlife management areas wma hunting seasons. Hunting louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. That is 40% lower than last year and the lowest since 1993. No persons shall set or run traps of any type to catch furbearers during an open season without a current trapping license. With the season winding down, hunters are advised to check out the proposed 20182019 season dates for both resident game and migratory birds and can make public comment during a statewide series. For more information, including information on areaspecific. The following animals are classified as furbearers.
Louisiana deer hunting season mandates different weapons for particular parts of the hunting season. A public comment period has been scheduled for the states hunters to weigh in on the proposals for the 201920 and 202021 hunting seasons. Louisiana s hunting seasons begins in early september, starting with archery season for deer and firearm season for doves, rails and gallinules. The 20162017 hunting season saw some great hunting at honey brake. Species info archery endorsement required for archery hunting north zone bag limit 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. If theres one animal thats more fun than a barrel of monkeys, its the otter, whos got it all over the dog, chimp, elephant and horse for intelligence and friendliness, if youll take the word of mr. Anyone hunting turkeys during the fall firearms turkey season may not be in possession of both a firearm and a bow. Southwest louisiana morning dove hunting at its best. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Hunting deer with a bow having a draw weight less than 30 lbs. Louisiana hunting regulations 2016 2017 whats new in 2016. During any open season on deer with primitive weapons after november 30, a person may use any legal weapon of choice on private lands only, if the person is the title owner of the land, the lessee of the hunting rights on the land, a member of a hunting club leasing the hunting rights on the land, or a guest of a person specified above. Droughts in 2009, 2011 and 2012 reduced populations into 2015 or 2016.
According to jonathan bordelon, deer study leader, the 20152016 deer harvest was up nearly 22 percent from previous seasons, but down slightly 9 percent in 20162017, when relying on the reporting system data only. Proposed seasons issued by state wildlife division staff then amended by lwfc. The migratory bird hunting is among the best in the country and the whitetail deer of louisiana tend to have trophy racks made for fireplace mantles. About 490,000 deer in 2017, down slightly from 500,000 deer in 2016. Officials with the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf want to assure louisiana residents they can still hunt and fish during the covid19 pandemic. Hunting, fishing, and public use regulations are designed to provide. Official louisiana hunting regulations 2016 2016 book.
After one of the more difficult hunting seasons in recent years in 20162017, hunters had a lot to look forward to in central mississippi for the. Pursuant to act 169 of the 1988 regular session of the legislature, the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission has adopted monetary values which are assigned to all illegally taken, possessed, general hunting information injured or destroyed fish, wild birds, wild. The corps of engineers coe allows hunting on some, but not all, coe properties. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisiana s abundant natural resources. About 480,000 in 2015 and 450,000 in 2014, down from about 625,000 in 2011. Louisiana squirrel season update louisiana sportsman. Pursuant to act 169 of the 1988 regular session of the legislature, the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission has adopted monetary values which are assigned to all illegally taken, possessed, general hunting information injured or destroyed fish, wild birds, wild quadrupeds and other wildlife and aquatic life. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisianas abundant natural resources. Public hearings for 202021 and 202122 hunting seasons to. Located just south of macon ga, gum log is the place to visit for fishing and hunting in georgia.
Turkey hunting, research, and management louisiana. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. Hunting with a bow or crossbow fitted with an infrared, laser sight, electrically operated sight or device specifically designed to enhance vision at night does not include nonprojecting red dot sights. June 23, 2016 the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf has released its 201617 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the ldwf website. Getting to be that time of the year where all i can think about is getting back in the blind. Bogue chitto national wildlife refuge general fishing, hunting, and camping regulations the regulations listed below supplement louisiana and mississippi state hunting and fishing regulations and the general regulations governing hunting and fishing on national wildlife refuges set forth in title 50, code of federal regulations. The state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer hunting dates earlier in 2016. This publication is a summary of illinois hunting and trapping regulations. Wildlife and fisheries april 2016 commission meeting. The proposed 20192020 louisiana hunting seasons from tuesdays louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission meeting.
From the beginning of the season until a designated date, archery is the only legal method of harvesting a deer. Open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. National wildlife refuge general fishing and hunting regulations. Jan, 2015 residentgame hunting season dates mostly unchanged.
Hunting with dogs all archery seasons are still hunt only. No persons shall sell pelts or carcasses of furbearers without a current trapping license. A record wet year in 2017 resulting in a population increase into 2018. Consult the 201920 louisiana hunting regulations pamphlet for specific season dates on louisiana wmas. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Louisiana hunting season offers a wide variety of experiences. Dove season brings some of the first hunting opportunities of the fall as the long and hot mississippi summer comes to a close.
Louisiana turkey hunting season opens april 4 in all three state areas. Monsters in southwest louisiana, louisiana swamp man charlie ledoux hunts big alligators. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Smith was the spokesman for wildlife and fisheries wildlife division and laid out the 20162017 season dates and.
Louisiana gobblers on government land louisiana sportsman. Following is a comprehensive list of season dates and applications periods by species. With hunting season winding down, ldwf taking comments on. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. But before heading out on your first hunt in the pelican state, make sure youre familiar with louisiana hunting laws. Possession of captive live wild turkeys or their eggs, regardless of origin, without a valid game breeder license. Louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries commission. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf reminds anyone using coastal wildlife management areas wma with designated limited access areas laas that operation of boats with internal combustion engines, within those laas, is restricted throughout the 201011 fall and winter waterfowl hunting season. Come and enjoy all types of outdoor activities, but what do we specialize in. Hunting and fishing are still perfectly legal during. Shooting nutria extends hunting seasons louisiana sportsman.
Louisiana regulations subject to the following conditions. Charlie schwartz who have been raising the little animals for several years in the backyard of their home, 761 jefferson. Turkey hunting season begins saturday april 4 in louisiana and the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf wants to remind hunters to use social distancing practices due to the coronavirus pandemic. Everything you need to plan your louisiana hunting trips for 2020. Army corps of engineers, in partnership with the ldwf has revised the 201220 bonnet carre spillway hunting season rules and regulations. See hunting and trapping guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations.
Check out the proposed 20182019 louisiana hunting seasons. That number dropped to 172,300 in 2015 2016, and it dropped even more in 2016 2017, when hunters harvested,600 swine. Licensed trappers may hold in captivity life furbearers caught legally during season. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf is available for viewing or download here. Jan 27, 2017 a compilation of duck hunts from 2016 2017 season. Louisiana muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. 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. Shooting hours are onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Residentgame hunting season dates mostly unchanged nation. Hunting turkey within 200 yards of a baited area see above definition of baited area.