Louisiana Regulations
Hunting and fishing regulations, seasons, species information, and public access resources for the state of Louisiana.
Overview
Louisiana offers world-class outdoor opportunities across swamps, marshes, bayous, forests, and the Gulf Coast.
Below are quick links to seasons, species, licensing, and access information.
Season Information
- Whitetail deer (archery, primitive firearms, modern firearms)
- Turkey seasons (spring)
- Small game (squirrel, rabbit, dove, quail)
- Waterfowl (duck, goose, teal)
- Alligator season (coastal & inland zones)
- Freshwater & saltwater fishing seasons
Licensing
Louisiana requires appropriate licenses for hunting and fishing activities.
- Hunting license (resident & non-resident)
- Freshwater & saltwater fishing licenses
- Deer tags
- Turkey tags
- Alligator tags (lottery & landowner)
- Waterfowl stamps
Key Species
- Whitetail Deer
- Eastern Turkey
- Alligator
- Dove & Quail
- Bass, Crappie, Catfish
- Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder (coastal)
- Offshore species (snapper, tuna, mahi)
Public Land & Access
Louisiana offers extensive public land access through WMAs, national wildlife refuges, and coastal areas.
- Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
- Atchafalaya Basin
- Kisatchie National Forest
- National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs)
- Coastal access & boat launches
- Lottery hunts & special permits