Louisiana hunting
Public hunting land in Louisiana
Caliber maps 118 public hunting areas in Louisiana, with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Louisiana · 118 areas
Kisatchie National Forest
National forest · 607,483 acres
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 248,663 acres
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 155,704 acres
Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 137,719 acres
Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area
State wildlife area · 115,322 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 118 by distance from you.
- 92
- State wildlife areas
- 2
- National forests
- 24
- National wildlife refuges
Louisiana hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- Phone
- 1-800-256-2749
- Resident license
- $20 — Basic Hunting License (resident); deer, turkey, waterfowl licenses extra
- Nonresident license
- $200 — Basic Hunting License (nonresident annual); deer, turkey, waterfowl extra
- Hunter education
- Required for anyone born on or after Sept 1, 1969, unless under direct supervision of a qualified hunter.
- Good to know
- A WMA Access Permit ($20/yr or $5 for 5 days, residents and nonresidents, age 18+) is required on LDWF lands; included with Sportsman's Paradise.
Fees and rules as published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website
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The 12 biggest of 118 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisatchie National Forest | National forest | 607,483 | Open |
| Sabine National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 248,663 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 155,704 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 137,719 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 115,322 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 109,111 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Delta National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 100,520 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge | State wildlife area | 85,813 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area | State wildlife area | 71,602 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge | State wildlife area | 70,769 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area | State wildlife area | 67,503 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 66,509 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 92
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 2
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
National wildlife refuges · 24
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Louisiana hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Louisiana?
Caliber lists 118 public hunting areas in Louisiana: 92 state wildlife areas, 2 national forests, 24 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Louisiana?
As published by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $20 — Basic Hunting License (resident); deer, turkey, waterfowl licenses extra; nonresident, $200 — Basic Hunting License (nonresident annual); deer, turkey, waterfowl extra. Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Louisiana?
Required for anyone born on or after Sept 1, 1969, unless under direct supervision of a qualified hunter. Check Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Louisiana?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the managing agency before you hunt.
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