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West Feliciana Parish Hunting
West Feliciana Parish hunting in one page: Deer Area 6, Turkey Area A, East duck zone, North dove zone, public acres, processors and contacts.
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West Feliciana Parish: size, people and LDWF office
For wildlife staff, West Feliciana Parish belongs to the Hammond field office of LDWF, a district covering the Florida Parishes and the southeast: Pearl River and Lake Maurepas swamps, the Lake Pontchartrain basin, Delta marsh and the pine flats north of Lake Pontchartrain. Parish government sits in St. Francisville. Census counted an estimated 15,155 people in 2024, 1.0% down from the 2020 base of 15,307.
The parish covers 403 square miles of land and 23 square miles of water, so water makes up 5% of its total area. The parish shares lines with Avoyelles Parish, Concordia Parish, East Feliciana Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish and West Baton Rouge Parish and, beyond Louisiana, with Wilkinson (MS).
Population from the Census Vintage 2024 estimates; area from the 2024 Census gazetteer; neighbours from Census adjacency; seat from the list of Louisiana parishes; LDWF offices from the LDWF Contact Us page. Checked November 4, 2026.
West Feliciana Parish deer area, dates and bag
LDWF lists West Feliciana Parish among the whole parishes of Deer Area 6, so there is a single deer schedule here. Expect different dates on public tracts, which LDWF schedules one by one.
| Area | Parish coverage | Share | Season cap | Max antlered | Max antlerless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 6 | Whole parish | 100% | 6 | 3 | 4 |
When each deer segment opens in West Feliciana Parish
| Area | Archery | Primitive | Still-hunt gun | Gun, dogs allowed | Youth and veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 6 | Oct 1–Feb 15 | Nov 14–Nov 20 Jan 25–Jan 31 | Nov 21–Dec 11 | Dec 12–Jan 24 | Oct 31–Nov 6 |
The daily limit is one antlered plus one antlerless deer; across the season the cap is 6 deer, with at most 3 antlered and 4 antlerless. Velvet bucks are new this season: velvet antlers of three inches or more now make a deer legal as antlered. Carcass tags go on before the deer is moved, and validation is due within 72 hours through text, web, LA Wallet or a phone call. Any legal weapon may be used in primitive segments by youths, seniors 65 and up and qualifying disabled hunters. WMA deer are not extra: they come off the same season limit.
Areas and limits from the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations, deer and the LDWF Deer Area map; segment dates from the area schedules (Area 6); shares from the LDWF Deer Management Areas layer; tag and weapon rules from pamphlet p. 22 and p. 23. Checked November 4, 2026.
Public land in and near West Feliciana Parish
About 7.2% of West Feliciana Parish, near 18,456 acres, is mapped public hunting land, the largest part refuge land (usfws). Map-measured acres differ from the acres an agency publishes, so use the area pages for official numbers.
| Kind | Acres mapped |
|---|---|
| WMA land | 6,558 |
| Refuge land (USFWS) | 11,307 |
| Corps WMAs and spillways | 591 |
West Feliciana Parish public ground by area
Cat Island NWR
Species listed: waterfowl, dove, snipe, woodcock and rail.
Tunica Hills WMA
Species listed: deer, turkey, waterfowl, small game and raccoon. Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is closed to all users on Nov. Managed-hunt deer, 2024: 0.
Old River Control and Lock Area (Corps)
Species listed: deer, waterfowl, small game, raccoon and feral hog.
West Feliciana Parish neighbours with public ground
- Richard K. Yancey WMA23 miles, WMA, Concordia Parish
- Grassy Lake WMA27 miles, WMA, Avoyelles Parish
- Pomme de Terre WMA28 miles, WMA, Avoyelles Parish
Every WMA visit needs the free daily Self-Clearing Permit, and adults also carry the WMA Access Permit, $20 yearly or $5 for five days. WMA rules ban bait, open the gates at 4 a.m. at the earliest and end waterfowl hunting at noon.
Acres from the LDWF WMA layer, USFS ownership, USFWS refuge layer and LDWF federal layers; areas from the LDWF WMA, refuge and conservation area list and each area page; permits from pamphlet p. 6 and WMA rules. Checked November 4, 2026.
Every dated season in West Feliciana Parish
Ducks follow East or West zone splits and doves the North or South zone, which is why one parish can show two sets of bird dates.
| Quarry | Season part | Zone | Begins | Ends | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | CWD zone archery | Area 6 | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Area 6 | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Area 6 | Oct 16, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth and veterans | Area 6 | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Firearms | Area 6 | Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Still-hunt firearms | Area 6 | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, dogs allowed | Area 6 | Dec 12, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Firearms | Area 6 | Jan 25, 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Challenged hunters | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Lottery permit hunt | Bear Area 2 | Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 20, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Youth and challenged | Turkey A, B, C | Mar 26, 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | |
| Wild turkey | Spring | Turkey Area A | Apr 3, 2027 | May 2, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Night take, private land | Private land | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Feral hogs | Year-round, daylight | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Alligator | Recreational lottery | Zones A-H | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | |
| Squirrels | Youth (private lands only) | Statewide | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Squirrels | Fall | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Squirrels | Spring | Statewide | May 1, 2027 | May 23, 2027 | |
| Rabbits | Season | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Quail | Season | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Pheasant | Season | Statewide | Nov 21, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Doves | Segment 1 | North zone | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 2 | North zone | Oct 10, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | |
| Doves | Segment 3 | North zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | |
| Teal | September teal | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Whistling ducks | Special season | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Youth and veteran day | East zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Split 1 | East zone | Nov 21, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Split 2 | East zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Ducks and coots | Youth and veteran day | East zone | Feb 6, 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Regular season | East zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Conservation Order | East zone | Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Regular season | East zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Conservation Order | East zone | Feb 8, 2027 | Mar 7, 2027 | |
| Specklebellies | Regular season | East zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Specklebellies | Regular season | East zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | |
| Canada geese | Regular season | East zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Canada geese | Regular season | East zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | |
| King and clapper rails | Season | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| King and clapper rails | Season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | |
| Sora and Virginia rails | Season | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Sora and Virginia rails | Season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | |
| Gallinules | Season | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | |
| Gallinules | Season | Statewide | Nov 7, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | |
| Snipe | Season | Statewide | Oct 31, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | |
| Snipe | Season | Statewide | Jan 25, 2027 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Season | Statewide | Dec 18, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| Crows | Season | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Year-round, daylight | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Armadillo | Year-round, daylight | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Nutria | Recreational hunting | Private land | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Year-round hunting | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Raccoon | Year-round, day and night | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Opossum | Year-round, day and night | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | |
| Foxes (chase) | Chase only (hunting) | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 |
From the LDWF seasons and regulations and the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries), checked November 4, 2026.
What West Feliciana Parish hunters take
The deer reports name just 20 parishes a year, and West Feliciana Parish misses both published lists, so this page shows no parish harvest.
LDWF also ranks forested acres per deer; West Feliciana Parish placed 11th in 2024-25, one deer for every 66 forested acres.
| Year | Deer rank | Total deer | Forest acres per deer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Not in top 20 | — | #11 (66 ac) |
| 2022-23 | Not in top 20 | — | #13 (93 ac) |
Across the state, reported deer reached 143,527 in 2024-25, while survey estimates for 2025-26 run to 276,200 deer.
Survey respondents broke their effort down by Deer Area for 2025-26: Area 6: 2,392 days and 102 deer. LDWF does not expand these raw figures.
West Feliciana Parish WMA either-sex hunts, 2024
| Managed hunt | Efforts | Deer taken | Bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunica Hills (Nov.) | — | 0 | — | — |
The 2026 turkey report maps validated harvest by parish: 137 for West Feliciana Parish against 4,024 in all, read from the image.
West Feliciana Parish holds a state record line in the Big Game Records Program: handgun, non-typical antlers (192 6/8, 1991).
Parish deer from the Annual Louisiana Deer Report 2024-25 and 2022-23 (top-20 tables only; the 2023-24 report link is dead); statewide and WMA figures from the 2024-25 report; survey from the 2025-26 harvest survey; turkey from the 2026 Wild Turkey Program report (Figure 5 map, read by eye); records from the Big Game Records page. Checked November 4, 2026.
Bear, alligator and CWD in West Feliciana Parish
Chronic wasting disease rules in West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish lies beyond the CWD Management Zone, which sits in northeast and central Louisiana. Anywhere in Louisiana, out-of-state deer must arrive as deboned meat, quarters without spine or head, antlers or cleaned parts. West Feliciana Parish has no CWD detection on record; the 55 Louisiana cases come from four other parishes.
West Feliciana Parish bear hunting rules
Only lottery permit holders may take a bear in Bear Area 2, which covers West Feliciana Parish, between December 5 and 20, 2026 (Area 2: 4 permits (3 landowner, 1 general)). Expect a $50 lottery application, a $25 Bear License and required training if drawn. Bait is legal for permit holders from November 1; dogs are not, and cubs or females with cubs are protected.
West Feliciana Parish alligator rules
The parish falls in Recreational Zone G (400 opportunities), alongside East Feliciana, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Washington, East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension. The recreational season runs October 1 to 31, 2026; each winner gets two hide tags per zone, and tags must be reported within 72 hours. Licensed commercial hunters work East or West zones through December 31.
CWD from the June 2, 2026 CWD map, pamphlet p. 12 and the LDWF CWD page; bear from the LDWF black bear lottery page and lottery hunts page; alligator from the LDWF recreational alligator page. Checked November 4, 2026.
Birds in West Feliciana Parish: turkey, waterfowl, doves
West Feliciana Parish spring turkey
Gobbler hunters in West Feliciana Parish follow Turkey Area A: April 3 to May 2, 2027. The special youth hunt is March 26 to March 28, 2027, and no hunter may tag more than two gobblers. A baited spot is off-limits for turkeys within 200 yards, and stays so 15 days after removal.
West Feliciana Parish waterfowl zone
East Zone duck splits: November 21 to December 6, 2026 and December 19, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Youth and veterans hunt November 14, 2026 and February 6, 2027. The early teal season is September 19 to September 27, 2026; whistling ducks had their first season October 3 to October 11, 2026, by free permit.
West Feliciana Parish dove zone
North Zone dove segments run September 5 to September 27, 2026, October 10 to November 15, 2026 and December 19, 2026 to January 17, 2027, 15 birds a day.
Turkey from pamphlet pp. 30-31 and the LDWF turkey map; waterfowl from pamphlet p. 34 and p. 36; doves from p. 34; baiting from p. 12. Checked November 4, 2026.
Dates and results in West Feliciana Parish
Held within the Parish: 1 date still ahead and 3 published results, namely LDWF youth lottery and SRS retriever event. 1 of them is an LDWF lottery hunt, open only to hunters drawn through LouisianaOutdoors.com.
On the way
| Days | What | Place | Next step | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27–28, 2027 | Tunica Hills WMA youth turkey lottery | Apply | Source |
Results on file
| Date | Event | Winners | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6–8, 2026 | Feliciana Retriever Club Super Retriever Series 2026 · SRS retriever event, St. Francisville | 1st: Bayou Teche Clergyman (“Padre”) 2nd: Caninefield's Burning Desire (“Nova”) 3rd: Coastal Creek Left Long Rigger (“Rigg”) | Source |
| Apr 10–13, 2025 | West Feliciana Parish Super Retriever Series 2025 · SRS retriever event, St. Francisville | 1st: Murky Creek's Insane Hurricane (“Kane”) 2nd: Pontchahoa's What A Wonderful World (“Satchmo”) 3rd: Bayou Teche Clergyman (“Padre”) | Source |
| Mar 7–9, 2025 | Feliciana Retriever Club Super Retriever Series 2025 · SRS retriever event, St. Francisville | 1st: Murky Creek's Insane Hurricane (“Kane”) 2nd: Bailey Louise (“Bailey”) 3rd: Core Sounds Don't be a Jamie (“Dutton”) | Source |
West Feliciana Parish LDWF contacts, towns and services
Captain Will Roberts heads Region 7 in Baton Rouge, which covers West Feliciana Parish. Measured from the centre of the parish, the closest LDWF office is Baton Rouge Headquarters, Baton Rouge, roughly 37 miles away.
Town pages in West Feliciana Parish
| Town | Population | Land within 10 mi | Land within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francisville | 1,484 | 1 | 6 |
Inside the parish we found 2 deer processors, 1 gun or outdoor store and 1 guide or preserve but no taxidermists. Sources are LDWF processor maps, Hunters for the Hungry, chain store locators and Yellow Pages, so phone first.
Deer cut and wrap, West Feliciana Parish area
Mounts, West Feliciana Parish area
Sporting goods, West Feliciana Parish area
Guide services, West Feliciana Parish area
Offices from the LDWF Contact Us page and LDWF local law enforcement page; towns and places from the 2024 Census gazetteer and Census population estimates; services from LDWF processor layers, Hunters for the Hungry, store locators and Yellow Pages listings. Checked November 4, 2026.
West Feliciana Parish shooters: ranges and match dates
No range in West Feliciana Parish is on file, so the three closest to the parish centre follow.
Of the 6 LDWF ranges, Sherburne WMA Shooting Range is closest, about 30 miles from the West Feliciana Parish centre. See the range
Ranges from the LDWF shooting ranges page, ranges’ own sites and directory listings, checked November 4, 2026.
Shooting hours for West Feliciana Parish
Whistling ducks in the October season may be taken only from sunrise to sunset in West Feliciana Parish.
| Day | Moment | First sun | Last sun | Deer hours | Duck hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Area 6 archery opens | 6:58 a.m. | 6:52 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. to 7:22 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. to 6:52 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Area 6 gun opens | 6:37 a.m. | 5:06 p.m. | 6:07 a.m. to 5:36 p.m. | 6:07 a.m. to 5:06 p.m. |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Bear lottery hunt opens | 6:49 a.m. | 5:04 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 5:34 p.m. | 6:19 a.m. to 5:04 p.m. |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Area 6 dog season | 6:54 a.m. | 5:05 p.m. | 6:24 a.m. to 5:35 p.m. | 6:24 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:59 a.m. | 5:08 p.m. | 6:29 a.m. to 5:38 p.m. | 6:29 a.m. to 5:08 p.m. |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Spring turkey opens | 6:54 a.m. | 7:25 p.m. | 6:24 a.m. to 7:55 p.m. | 6:24 a.m. to 7:25 p.m. |
Hours rules from the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations and La. R.S. 56:116.1; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location with the NOAA solar formula (Central Time); checked November 4, 2026. Legal hours for every parish.
West Feliciana Parish FAQ
How many public hunting areas are in West Feliciana Parish?
3 areas on our list.
Which LDWF field office covers West Feliciana Parish?
The Hammond field office, (985) 543-4777.
How much hunter orange is required in West Feliciana Parish?
400 square inches of orange or blaze pink in firearm deer seasons; a cap is enough on private land.
Has West Feliciana Parish produced a record deer?
Yes: 192 6/8 (1991).
Which processor is nearest West Feliciana Parish?
Feliciana Seafood & Deli.
Does one deer calendar cover all of West Feliciana Parish?
Yes, Deer Area 6 covers the whole parish.
Are velvet bucks legal in West Feliciana Parish?
Yes, from 2026-27 velvet antlers of three inches or more count as legal antlered deer.
Can I hunt turkeys over bait in West Feliciana Parish?
No; not within 200 yards of bait, and not for 15 days after it is removed.
Can bear hunters use dogs in West Feliciana Parish?
No; still hunting only, with bait allowed from November 1.
Is West Feliciana Parish in the East or West duck zone?
East.
Where is the dove line near West Feliciana Parish?
LA 12, US 190, I-12 and I-10.
Answers from the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations, LDWF seasons and regulations, hunter orange rule, tagging rules, Sunday hunting, hunter education, the Annual Louisiana Deer Report and the sources above. Checked November 4, 2026.
West Feliciana Parish season reminders
Validate every deer and turkey tag within 72 hours, and keep proof of sex with the carcass until it is tagged.
Sources: 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations, LDWF hunting, Census and the sources in each section. Checked November 4, 2026.
Other photos on this page: spycup (CC BY 2.0); Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Public Domain Mark 1.0).