Louisiana, another state in the southwest region of the US, offers a unique hunting experience with its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. Here's a glimpse of the Louisiana hunting season in 2024 for various game animals, birds, and license requirements.
Be sure to check out the specific information first before you go on the hunting trip.
Louisiana Turkey Season
| Areas | Dates | Notes |
| Area A | April 6 - May 5 | private lands only |
| Area B | April 6-28 | |
| Area C | April 6-21 |
Louisiana Deer Season
| Area | Archery | Primitive Firearms | Firearms (Still-Hunt only) | Firearms (With or Without Dogs) | Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans |
| 1 | October 1 - January 31 | November 11-17 and January 22-31 | November 18 - December 8 and January 8-21 | December 9 - January 7 | October 28 – November 3 |
| 2 | October 1 - January 31 | October 21-27 and January 15-21 | October 28 - December 5 | December 6- January 14 | October 14-20 |
| 3 | September 16 - January 15 | October 14-20 and January 1-7 | October 21 - November 26 | November 27 - December 31 | September 23-29 |
| 4 | October 1 - January 31 | November 11-17 and January 22-31 | November 18 - December 8 and January 8-21 | December 9 - January 7 | October 28 - November 3 |
| 5 | October 16 - February 15 | Bucks Only: October 1-15 | November 11-17 | Bucks Only: January 22-31 | November 18-19 and November 24-26 and Bucks Only: November 20-23 and November 27 - December 8 |
| 6 | Bucks Only: October 1-15 and October 16 - February 15 | November 11-17 and January 22-31 | November 18 - December 8 | December 9 - January 21 | October 28 - November 3 |
| 7 | September 16 - January 15 | October 14-20 and January 1-7 | October 21 - November 26 | November 27 - December 31 | September 23-29 |
| 8 | September 16- January 15 | October 14-20 and January 1-7 | October 21 - November 26 | November 27 - December 31 | September 23-29 |
| 9 | October 16 - February 15 | Bucks Only: October 1 - 15 | November 11-17 | Bucks Only: January 22-31 | November 18-19 and November 24-26 Bucks Only: November 20-23 and November 27 - December 8 |
| 10 | September 16 - January 15 | October 14-20 and January 1-7 | October 21 - December 31 | September 23-29 |
Louisiana Quail Season
Date: November 18 - February 29
The bag limit for the Quail season is 10 each day and 30 in total.
Louisiana Rabbit Season
Date: October 7 - February 29
The bag limit for the Rabbit season is 8 each day and 24 in total.
Louisiana Squirrel Season
- Spring Season: May 4-26
- Fall Season: October 7 - February 29
The bag limit for the Spring season is 8 each day and 24 in total.
While, the limit for the Fall season is 3 each day and 9 in total.
*Spring squirrel season is CLOSED on the Kisatchie National Forest, some national wildlife refuges, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property, and some state WMAs.
Louisiana Raccoon Season
You can hunt Raccoon all year round in Louisiana as there is no limit on the hunting periods.
Daily Limit: Two raccoons
Louisiana Crows Season
Date: September 1 - January 1
Limit: None
Louisiana Hunting License Requirements
Note that various hunting licenses are required for specific hunting activities in Louisiana. These licenses are in addition to the Basic Season License and may include privileges such as deer tags, archery, and primitive hunting rights.
Additionally, there is a Youth License available for individuals under 18, covering activities like deer and turkey hunting, trapping, and youth lottery hunts. Notably, proof of ID or residency is not needed for the youth license.
It's important to note that all hunting licenses are valid for one year, starting from July 1 of the current calendar year and ending on June 30 of the subsequent calendar year.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the Louisiana Hunting Regulations PDF.
We will keep you updated with any new changes with dates and regulations for Louisiana hunting season each year. Follow us to prepare early for the hunting adventure in your state!