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Louisiana youth hunts, Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunts and Greenwing days
Drawn from LDWF lottery hunts and NWTF: 20 upcoming rows, all traceable to a public page.
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Louisiana youth and mentored hunts at a glance
20 Louisiana rows, each removed after its last day. Most rows trace to LDWF lottery hunts and NWTF.
13 of the 20 are LDWF youth lottery hunts on WMAs and White Lake and 7 are NWTF Wheelin’ Sportsmen deer hunts. Top Parishes: Rapides Parish (4), Vernon Parish (2) and Pointe Coupee Parish (1). Sorted into LDWF office areas, that makes 6 in the Pineville field office area, 4 in the Lake Charles field office area, 3 in the Lafayette field office area, 3 in the Monroe field office area, 2 in the Minden field office area and 2 in the Hammond field office area. N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt is next up, Nov 6, 2026.
Louisiana youth and mentored hunts, sorted
Youth lottery hunts need a drawn application; the statewide youth seasons below need none.
| Category | Rows | Starts | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDWF youth lottery | 13 | Nov 7, 2026 | Allen, Concordia, LaSalle, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Richland, Sabine, Tangipahoa, Tensas, Vermilion, Vernon and West Feliciana |
| Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt | 7 | Nov 6, 2026 | Lena, Marksville, Plain Dealing, Ringgold and Tallulah |
| LDWF text | |
|---|---|
| Who is a youth | Youth = 17 and younger. |
| Youth and veterans deer | Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans deer season (private land, either-sex): Areas 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9 October 31-November 6; Area 2 October 10-16; Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10 September 26-October 2, 2026. Adults may not carry a firearm; youths one firearm; veterans need OMV veteran license or DD-214 equivalent. |
| Youth gobbler days | Youth & physically challenged (wheelchair-confined) turkey March 26-28, 2027 on private land; WMA youth turkey on Big Lake, Bodcau, Hutchison Creek, J.C. Sonny Gilbert, Lake Ramsey Savannah, Pearl River and Tangipahoa Parish School Board (new: Hutchison Creek, Lake Ramsey, TPSB). |
| Special waterfowl days | Youth and Veterans waterfowl days: East Zone November 14, 2026 and February 6, 2027; West Zone November 7, 2026 and January 30, 2027. |
| Squirrel, youth only | Youth squirrel September 26-27, 2026 on private land (new) and selected WMAs. |
| Youth Hunting license | Required for youths actively hunting deer or turkey, trapping or in youth lottery hunts; includes deer and turkey tags; not needed for squirrel, rabbit or woodcock or for spectators. |
LDWF youth and veteran rules, checked November 4, 2026. Youth and veteran hunting.
Upcoming Louisiana youth or mentored hunt dates
Use the search at the top to cut this table to one WMA, town, Parish, office area or host.
Months ahead: Nov 2026 · Dec 2026 · Jan 2027 · Mar 2027
November 2026 (6 dates)
| Calendar dates | What | Organizer | Place and Parish | Particulars | Go | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt · Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt, Lena | NWTF | Lena | for hunters with disabilities | Event details | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt/BPSO · Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt, Plain Dealing | NWTF | Plain Dealing | for hunters with disabilities | Event details | Source |
| Nov 7–Jan 30, 2026-27 | White Lake WCA youth waterfowl lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Nov 7 2 hunt days left applications closed Sept. 30, 2026 youths 10 to 17 | Event details | Source | |
| Nov 13, 2026 | N La Wheelin Sportsmen Veterans Deer Hunt · Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt, Ringgold | NWTF | Ringgold | for hunters with disabilities | Event details | Source |
| Nov 20, 2026 | N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt/Lake Ophelia Refuge · Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt, Marksville | NWTF | Marksville | for hunters with disabilities | Event details | Source |
| Oct 31–Dec 20, 2026 | Alexander State Forest WMA youth deer lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | hunting under way next Nov 27–29 5 hunt days left applications closed Aug. 31 youths 10 to 17 | Event details | Source |
December 2026 (7 dates)
| Calendar dates | What | Organizer | Place and Parish | Particulars | Go | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2026 | N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt/Tensas Refuge · Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt, Tallulah | NWTF | Tallulah | for hunters with disabilities | Event details | Source |
| Dec 5–Jan 17, 2026-27 | Dewey W. Wills WMA youth deer lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Dec 5–6 8 hunt days left applications closed Aug. 31 youths 10 to 17 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 11, 2026 | N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt · Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt, Lena | NWTF | Lena | for hunters with disabilities | Event details | Source |
| Dec 12–Jan 3, 2026-27 | Buckhorn WMA youth deer lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Dec 12–13 6 hunt days left applications closed Aug. 31 youths 10 to 17 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 12–Jan 10, 2026-27 | Floy Ward McElroy WMA youth deer lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Dec 12–13 6 hunt days left applications closed Aug. 31 youths 10 to 17 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 19–Jan 9, 2026-27 | Richard K. Yancey WMA youth deer lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Dec 19 4 hunt days left applications closed Aug. 31 youths 10 to 17 | Event details | Source | |
| Oct 31–Jan 10, 2026-27 | Sherburne WMA youth deer lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | hunting under way next Dec 28 3 hunt days left applications closed Aug. 31 youths 10 to 17 | Event details | Source |
January 2027 (1 date)
| Calendar dates | What | Organizer | Place and Parish | Particulars | Go | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2027 | N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt · Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt, Lena | NWTF | Lena | for hunters with disabilities | Event details | Source |
March 2027 (6 dates)
| Calendar dates | What | Organizer | Place and Parish | Particulars | Go | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26–27, 2027 | Clear Creek WMA youth turkey lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Mar 26–27 2 hunt days left apply early January to early February youths 10 to 17 | Apply | Source | |
| Mar 26–27, 2027 | Sandy Hollow WMA youth turkey lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Mar 26–27 2 hunt days left apply early January to early February youths 10 to 17 | Apply | Source | |
| Mar 26–27, 2027 | West Bay WMA youth turkey lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Mar 26–27 2 hunt days left apply early January to early February youths 10 to 17 | Apply | Source | |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Fort Polk North WMA youth turkey lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Mar 27 apply early January to early February youths 10 to 17 | Apply | Source | |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Fort Polk-Vernon WMA youth turkey lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Mar 27 apply early January to early February youths 10 to 17 | Apply | Source | |
| Mar 27–28, 2027 | Tunica Hills WMA youth turkey lottery | LDWF lottery hunts | first hunt Mar 27–28 2 hunt days left apply early January to early February youths 10 to 17 | Apply | Source |
Every row was matched to its host page on November 3, 2026.
Louisiana youth and mentored hunts near me
The six nearest show as cards, each with miles and the host button.
Crow-flight miles to the WMA, the town, or the Parish centre when the host named nothing closer.
Louisiana youth and mentored hunts by venue and organizer
Tap a Parish for its hunting guide, or a WMA for its own page.
Louisiana youth and mentored hunts by calendar month
Busiest months for Louisiana youth and mentored hunts: December, March and November.
All 23 dated Louisiana youth and mentored hunts in the research feed the chart.
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Youth or mentored hunt questions for Louisiana
Which Louisiana youth or mentored hunt is coming up soonest?
Nov 6, 2026 at Lena, Rapides Parish: N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt. Details: for hunters with disabilities.
How long is this Louisiana youth or mentored hunt list?
20 in all, each with a day still to come.
Which Louisiana Parishes hold the most youth and mentored hunts?
Leading Louisiana Parishes: Rapides Parish (4), Vernon Parish (2), Pointe Coupee Parish (1), Bossier Parish (1) and Vermilion Parish (1). Area by area: 6 in the Pineville field office area, 4 in the Lake Charles field office area, 3 in the Lafayette field office area, 3 in the Monroe field office area, 2 in the Minden field office area and 2 in the Hammond field office area.
Which organizers run Louisiana youth and mentored hunts?
LDWF lottery hunts (13) and NWTF (7) (Louisiana rows per host in brackets).
Where do I find the price of a Louisiana youth or mentored hunt?
The LDWF WMA lottery rows list a $5 application fee; the White Lake youth waterfowl lottery lists no award fee.
When are Louisiana youth and mentored hunts most frequent?
December, with 6 of 23 dated Louisiana rows.
Is a hunting license needed for Louisiana youth and mentored hunts?
Youths in a lottery hunt need the Youth Hunting license, which includes deer and turkey tags; spectators need none. WMA Access is not required for 17 and under.
How do I sign up for a Louisiana youth or mentored hunt?
Every Louisiana host keeps its own sign-up, one click away on the row button.
What does a youth need for a WMA youth lottery?
The WMA youth lottery rows on this page are for youths 10 to 17 with a youth hunting license. Online lottery applications at LouisianaOutdoors.com; preference: new applicants entered twice, each unsuccessful application adds an entry (no cap), reset to one after success; group draws use the highest balance. Minimum lottery age 10; youths need a Youth License. Youth seasons require hunter education or proof of course completion unless accompanied by a qualifying adult; youths 12+ with hunter education may hunt unsupervised in youth seasons. LDWF lottery hunts
When were these Louisiana youth and mentored hunts confirmed?
Each Louisiana row was matched to its host page November 3, 2026 and re-sorted at the last rebuild.
When are the Louisiana youth and veterans waterfowl days?
Youth and Veterans waterfowl days: East Zone November 14, 2026 and February 6, 2027; West Zone November 7, 2026 and January 30, 2027.
Does Louisiana have youth-only deer days?
Youth and Honorably Discharged Veterans deer season (private land, either-sex): Areas 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9 October 31-November 6; Area 2 October 10-16; Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10 September 26-October 2, 2026. Adults may not carry a firearm; youths one firearm; veterans need OMV veteran license or DD-214 equivalent. LDWF youth rules
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