Louisiana 2025-26 deer season opens in some areas Sept. 20, LDWF announces

By: TREY ILES LDWF The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced that the 2025-26 Louisiana deer hunting season will begin Saturday Sept. 20 in Deer Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10 when archery season opens. Archery seasons in the other state deer areas will begin Oct. 1. To see exact opening dates in all areas, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seasons-and-regulations. ...

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