Gun season starts somewhere around the middle of october. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisiana s abundant natural resources. Louisiana offers a very detailed alligator hunt as well. I screwed up the shot on a nice velvet 10point the first day.
Shooting hours are onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Any antlerless deer harvested in the following counties during archery, youthonly, muzzleloader, or the four doe days during general season is required to be reported within 24 hours of harvest to the department via mobile application or online. Louisianas top 20 parishes for deer density august 28, 2014 deer. Louisiana wildlife agents decided friday that the upcoming deer season will be shut down in areas 2,3,and 6, due to blue tongue disease there will be no deer hunting season for this coming fall and will reopen when notified by the state of louisiana til we can get an upper hand on this deadly disease. Consult wildlife management area and federal land schedules for specific regulations and dates on those areas. Muzzleloader hunting season is the best time to shoot the biggest deer before they are spooked by the regular gun season. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. 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. Please read through this hunting pamphlet prior to hunting for your safety and the safety of the other project visitors. 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. Hunters killed 49,000 whitetailed deer during the 20172018 season, the new jersey division of fish and wildlife reported.
General hunting information 2 20172018 louisiana hunting regulations a hunters pledge responsible hunting provides. Thats when the majority of the deer are killed october, or the first part of november. The lwfc approved hunting season dates and 201718 general and wildlife management area hunting rules and regulations at its april 2017. Hunters can set their calendars for the 2017 2018 seasons after these proposed dates. Louisiana hunting season offers a wide variety of experiences. This buck would show up on camera each year until about the time squirrel season opened in early. I recorded my best friend, kyler, kill a buck hes been after all season. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. 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. Big changes likely for louisianas 2017 hunting seasons january 6, 2017 louisiana genetics, age, herd or habitat june 12, 2017 louisiana. For example, if 20% of the report cards were from archery season, then 20% of the harvest was identified as archery harvest. Changes to the books for the upcoming season that are important for deer hunters include the redrawing of the boundaries of deer areas 3 and 8.
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. Below we have the data in web format so it is easily accessible. News louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. Apr 07, 2017 april 7, 2017 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 2017 19 hunting season dates and 2017 18 general and wildlife management areas wma hunting rules and regulations at its april meeting thursday in baton rouge. Season dates had not been set by the publishing date, please check the state dnrs website. Guard hosts veterans day deer hunt for disabled vets.
Lwfc approves hunting seasons, hunting regulations and wma. Weve seen a few 150s but nothing like this guy, he explained. Agents cite two men for deer hunting violations in lafourche parish. Big changes likely for louisianas 2017 hunting seasons. Sep 28, 2010 in louisiana, we restocked deer in the 1950s and 1960s, said david moreland, the deer study leader for the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. Deer season underway and outlook similar to 2016 october 20, 2017 louisiana, the problem with a burgeoning hog population is hogs directly compete with deer for food resources. Ldwf proposes changes to deer season for 1718 louisiana. Louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission adopts feral hog transport notice of intent. Louisiana, admittedly, is not known as a deer hunting hotspot across the nation, but it does offer a good opportunity for success, especially for residents or others with access to private land. The state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer. If you are new to muzzleloaders or would like more information on your states muzzleloader hunting regulations make sure to give us a call. For the fourth year in a row, the louisiana national guard teamed up with the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries, hunters enriching lives of people and the combat veterans motorcycle association to host the annual disabled veterans deer hunt at the camp beauregard wildlife management area near pineville, nov. It is your responsibility to know the hunting seasons and regulations. Hunters can set their calendars for the 20172018 seasons after these proposed dates.
The pic is from the tom i killed the last week of the 17 season after being. Wildlife management areas louisiana hunting seasons. April 7, 2017 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 2017 19 hunting season dates and 2017 18 general and wildlife management areas wma hunting rules and regulations at its april meeting thursday in baton rouge. Deer and elk section, bureau of wildlife management march 9, 2018 of report cards received during each type of season. Geoff also mentioned that his biggest deer before october 3, 2017 was a buck about 120. I began hunting a nice 10point buck back maybe seven or eight years ago, denman said.
Louisiana deer hunting season mandates different weapons for particular parts of the hunting season. May 23, 20 louisiana deer hunting season mandates different weapons for particular parts of the hunting season. According to the 20182019 louisiana deer report, the outlook for the. No good deer killed at all has zero to do with them and everything to do with your skill set. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Waterfowl hunting is available in the 1,600acre greentree reservoir and in the numerous sloughs and backwater flooded areas. However, when the french arrived in 1699, hunting deer for their hides quickly became big. Commission after oversight by the louisiana legislature. Dates listed as tentative are subject to change until their proclamation has been signed. Louisiana hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq.
Please be sure to see the official regulations for specific parish information before hunting. Dec 06, 2016 the state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer hunting dates earlier in 2016. During the recent firearm deer season, eight louisiana hunters were arrested after they committed several hunting violations. The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Hunting louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. Proposed seasons issued by state wildlife division staff then amended by lwfc.
The department of wildlife and fisheries issued 279,000 deer tags for the 20172018 season, and hunters took an estimated 5,000 whitetails. The proposed 20192020 louisiana hunting seasons from tuesdays louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission meeting. About 480,000 in 2015 and 450,000 in 2014, down from about 625,000 in 2011. Louisiana muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Nov 01, 2019 mandatory harvest reporting for antlerless whitetailed deer. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations. Species that have youth seasons or split springfall seasons will be listed multiple times in the species selection box. Mandatory harvest reporting for antlerless whitetailed deer. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tags must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt for successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Dec 20, 2017 my first hunting video is really special. He has been hunting his private property in richland parish for a few years now. A record wet year in 2017 resulting in a population increase into 2018.
Possession limit 6 per season, not to exceed 3 antlered or 4 antlerless per season except deer area 4 limit 3 season not to exceed 2 antlered or 2 antlerless deer, and deer area 10 limit 3 season. Hunters killed 49,000 whitetailed deer during the 2017 2018 season, the new jersey division of fish and wildlife reported. In louisiana, we restocked deer in the 1950s and 1960s, said david moreland, the deer study leader for the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. Oct 02, 2017 my second year bow hunting a buck i named lucky, i got him on the second day. They also prey on fawns and carry diseases such as leptospirosis and brucellosis. You dont here of many studs coming from that state. Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season.
Veteran brothers juan rosales, a baker, louisiana resident and chris rosales, a new iberia, louisiana resident, set up in a pop up blind for an afternoon hunt at the annual disabled veteran deer. During the 201617, 201718 and 201819 deer seasons, harvest. Hunting regulations louisiana department of wildlife and. Lots of deer at grandview outfitters in manitoba for sure. The 20162017 season will be the18th consecutive year of management under an antler restriction for whitetailed deer.
The lwfc approved hunting season dates and 2017 18 general and wildlife management area hunting rules and regulations at its april 2017 meeting. Phantom buck finally makes fatal mistake louisiana sportsman. Statebystate hunting data archery trade association. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deeronly requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. Some of your early season yearling doe are just now making that 70 lb mark to come into esterous and older doe that missed first couple breeding cycles are coming in. Have louisiana muzzleloader hunting season questions. North dakota north dakota deer hunting north dakota fishing.
From the beginning of the season until a designated date, archery is the only legal method of harvesting a deer. Turkey hunting is also allowed during a short spring gobbler season. The state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer hunting dates earlier in 2016. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. The agency also estimated 4,500 turkeys were shot during the 2017 spring season. April 7, 2017 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 201719 hunting season dates and 201718 general and wildlife management areas wma hunting rules and regulations at its april meeting thursday in baton rouge.
Sw louisiana national wildlife refuge complex hunting. As you move to north louisiana, the rut is more in november and december. About 490,000 deer in 2017, down slightly from 500,000 deer in 2016. Deer hunting season will be closed beginning tuesday, jan. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery deer season or in a managed hunt where antlered deer can be taken. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. Check out proposed 20192020 louisiana hunting seasons. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deer only requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. In 1970, we opened up most of the state to deer hunting.
Deer tagging information 20192020 prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain deer tags. The nebraska game and parks commission reminds hunters to follow the rules. North dakota hunting seasons north dakota game and fish. Camping is available on the south end of bodcau wma and at several primitive camping areas. The following is a listing of north dakota hunting seasons alphabetical by species. By 1975, the entire state was opened as deer herds were beginning to build up. Process for tagging deer immediately upon harvesting a deer, the hunter must tag the deer with the appropriate carcass tag before it is moved from the harvest site. Droughts in 2009, 2011 and 2012 reduced populations into 2015 or 2016. First, we estimated the total deer harvests for all seasons. Industry news 010917 big changes likely for louisianas 2017 hunting seasons the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission passed a notice of intent thursday that, if ultimately approved, will mean profound changes in hunting for certain areas and species beginning in 2017. My second year bow hunting a buck i named lucky, i got him on the second day.
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