Louisiana deer season 2016

Louisiana hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Get louisiana sportsmans statewide rut report louisiana. I shot this deer at about 50 yards and of you watch you can see i broke her front shoulder bc of the damage of the 270. Wisconsin deer hunting regulations wi dnr state of wisconsin. Please be sure to see the official regulations for specific parish information before hunting. For complete trapping and hunting laws, consult the wisconsin. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Wildlife management areas louisiana hunting seasons. A record wet year in 2017 resulting in a population increase into 2018.

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. Lacie russell, a student at the university of louisiana monroe, took a 14point buck while hunting with her dad, greg, in morehouse parish. Ldwf proposes new waterfowl hunting zones for 20162021. Waterfowl hunting is available in the 1,600acre greentree reservoir and in the numerous sloughs and backwater flooded areas. One of these three may be any antlered deer on private land and holly springs national forest.

The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisiana s abundant natural resources. Sw louisiana national wildlife refuge complex hunting. Yes, louisiana s habitat is suffering from a silent spring, and it doesnt appear to be getting better anytime soon, with even more season closures and reductions on louisiana s wildlife. Season dates had not been set by the publishing date, please check the state dnrs website. 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. Season dates are tentative, pending commission approval. Deer dynasty ranch is owned by a family who is passionate about the outdoors. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. 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. Three antlerless with muzzleloader and modern gun combined. Ldwf news louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. According to the 20182019 louisiana deer report, the outlook for the. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations.

Its an exciting time of year for veteran hunters and beginners alike. The state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer hunting dates earlier in 2016. About 480,000 in 2015 and 450,000 in 2014, down from about 625,000 in 2011. In march 2016, the louisiana black bear was removed from the list of federally. Droughts in 2009, 2011 and 2012 reduced populations into 2015 or 2016. The best quality deer herd in louisiana is in pointe coupee on a tract of land called sherburne. Ldwf surveillance also identified a substantial increase in leptospirosis in the deer population, from an average seroprevalence of 7% during 20072012 to 42% during the 20152016 hunting season.

Visit our main hunting page for general information. Alligator hunting, research, and management louisiana. Within these boundaries, deer biologists focus on field activities that assist the department in establishing the states hunting seasons and. Ballard wma will reopen for waterfowl hunting on wednesday, jan. The statewide seasonal bag limit may be taken in any combination of zones or methods, as long as zone bag limits are not exceeded. Any person who possesses a valid deer permit and has a permit to hunt from a vehicle pursuant to kar 115184 or a disability assistance permit issued pursuant to kar 1151815 may. Check louisiana hunting season dates and fishingshrimping. Nov 15, 2016 this past weekend out louisiana chapter held its november deer hunt for single parent boys. Whats the best parish in louisiana for deer hunting. I created this video with the youtube video editor. Consult wildlife management area and federal land schedules for specific regulations and dates on those areas. The excellent people who protest against all hunting, and consider sportsmen as enemies of wild life, are ignorant of the fact that in reality the genuine sportsman is by all odds the most important factor in keeping the larger and more valuable wild creatures from total extermination.

News about louisiana wildlife and fisheries squirrel day in ville platte garden gun louisiana duck deer hunting property releases 2019 deer hunting regulations louisiana department of wildlifedeer hunting seasons louisiana regulationscheck out the proposed 2018. About 490,000 deer in 2017, down slightly from 500,000 deer in 2016. From 2016, deer hunting accounted for 39 percent of all hunting use on wmas 110,000 user days annually. Campgrounds at tpwd wildlife management areas are closed to overnight camping. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. We ended up seeing 4 deer and decided to take this 160. Opening day of louisiana deer season thecormierproduction. Deer hunting closure in atchafalaya basin could come friday. April 7, 2016 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 2016 18 hunting season dates and 2016 17 general and wildlife management areas wma hunting rules and regulations at its april meeting thursday in baton rouge. 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. Louisiana gobblers on government land louisiana sportsman. Open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us.

Dec 19, 2016 open season is just a few weeks away for most of the us. Dave moreland, who retired from the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries as the deer study leader, prepares an annual rut report thats featured every fall in louisiana sportsman magazine. With a broad diversity of species and seasons, all hunters in nebraska can have a busy year. Lwfc approves hunting seasons, hunting regulations and wma. Beginning with the 2015 2016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt.

Hunting seasons and application dates nebraska game and. View a calendar listing the upcoming and ongoing dates for each hunting and trapping season in iowa. The bag limit on antlered buck deer is one 1 buck per day, not to exceed three 3 per annual season, except for south delta zone is two 2 per annual season. Still hunting only for portions of the following parishes. Shooting hours are onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Dec 06, 2016 the state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer hunting dates earlier in 2016. Below we have the data in web format so it is easily accessible. Bow season is already underway and rifle season is soon to follow.

Gun season starts somewhere around the middle of october. Four months ahead of the typical august announcement, the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission set the 2016 17 duck season dates along with hunting season. Me and my buddy cody decided to go make a hunt at the camp in fordoche, louisiana. Nov 04, 2016 for immediate release november 4, 2016 consumer alert. Following is a comprehensive list of season dates and applications periods by species. Finescale movements of adult male whitetailed deer in northeastern louisiana during the hunting season. In a civilized and cultivated country wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen. It also will be open for youth waterfowl weekend, feb. Turkey hunting is also allowed during a short spring gobbler season. Thats when the majority of the deer are killed october, or the first part of november. Nov 27, 2016 i shot this deer at about 50 yards and of you watch you can see i broke her front shoulder bc of the damage of the 270. During the 20152016 deer season, hunters harvested an estimated. But before heading out on your first hunt in the pelican state, make sure youre familiar with louisiana hunting laws.

Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer. Proposed louisiana residentgame 2015 2016 hunting dates on private lands from the format outlined thursday by the department of wildlife and fisheries wildlife division. Now that turkey hunters are out of the woods, deer hunters rush to the woods to take a look at their deer. From the beginning of the season until a designated date, archery is the only legal method of harvesting a deer. Louisiana offers a very detailed alligator hunt as well. We kicked things off friday night with some chicken and sausage jambalaya for dinner.

Wed like to build a network of dedicated deer hunters and focus on deer movement as it relates to the rut. The season dates approved include the 2017 turkey season and associated rules and regulations along with the 2016 17 migratory bird hunting season and. The closure of deer hunting season in a portion of northeast and central louisiana near the mississippi river scheduled to begin sunday jan. Deer tagging information 20192020 prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain deer tags. Also, if you find the little slice of heaven called section 120, thats the best quality duck hunting in the state seriously though, i always thought union but after reading the comments, apparently it is tensas. You wont find it in the state hunting regulations booklet, but its widely known that the week after turkey season closes, another important season opens in louisiana. We finished the 2016 deer season strong louisiana sportsman. Louisiana hunting ranch, deer hunting, duck hunting, hog hunting, exotic animal hunting for elk hunting, fallow deer, buffalo hunts. Youth 16 and younger, who possess a valid deer permit, may hunt during this special deer season only while under the immediate supervision of an adult 18 or older. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Check out the proposed 20182019 louisiana hunting seasons.

Deer dynasty also is associated with wishes in the wild charity which helps veterans and terminally ill and less fortunate children experience the great outdoors. All north of i10, and that portion south of i10 at the atchafalaya basin protection levee south to upper grand river, then north of upper grand river to the intracoastal canal at jack miller, then west of the. Jan 23, 2016 january 23, 2016 louisiana deer hunting. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisianas abundant natural resources. Deer dynasty ranch deer hunting, guns, archery, exotic game. As you move to north louisiana, the rut is more in november and december. Rusty berry, dvm, ldwf, personal communication, november 9, 2016 and july 6, 2017. Louisiana hunting season offers a wide variety of experiences. May 23, 20 louisiana deer hunting season mandates different weapons for particular parts of the hunting season. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Camping is available on the south end of bodcau wma and at several primitive camping areas. For detailed information about each season check out the annual hunting guides.

Sport fishing in quebec including salmon fishing main rules sport hunting in. During the recent firearm deer season, eight louisiana hunters were arrested after they committed several hunting violations. Slackwater farms has 800 acres of oak, greenash and cypress bottomland available for deer habitat. Steer clear of deer this fall commissioner of insurance jim donelon is reminding drivers that as the nights get longer and we enter animal migration and mating season, to be on the lookout for deer on louisiana highways. They wanted to create a place where you simply have a great time. Winners of drawn hunts need to contact the hunt managers for further.

Finescale movements of adult male whitetailed deer in. Hunting regulations louisiana department of wildlife and. I am 16 and i can use a regular rifle during primitive season in the state of louisiana thats why i used the bolt action. Even on the wildlife management areas wmas overseen by the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries, hunting deer remains the most popular hunting activity. 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. Closing of deer hunting season begins sunday at sunset. The louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 201618 hunting season dates and 201617 general and wildlife. Deer are important throughout much of the nation, and certainly in louisiana. Hunting louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat. The nebraska game and parks commission reminds hunters to follow the rules.

The january issue of the louisiana sportsman had the words finish strong on the cover. What are the best 2018 trucks for hunting dog boxes. The season dates approved include the 2017 turkey season and associated rules and regulations along with the 2016 17 migratory bird hunting season. The season runs on out into january, but the deer kill drops drastically. The 20192020 deer season has opened october 3, 2019 louisiana, stmarynow. 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.