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Louisiana Deer Area 7
The 2026-27 Deer Area 7 calendar, limit and parishes from LDWF.
Photo: brian gautreau (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Deer Area 7 at a glance
Road and river lines cut Deer Area 7 out of 2 parishes; none is inside it in full. The Deer Area 7 season limit is 6 deer, with no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless. Per day: one buck and one doe where does are legal that day.
From the 2026-2027 pamphlet deer pages, checked November 4, 2026.
Deer Area 7 season dates, 2026-27
Date order, Deer Area 7: archery first, youth and firearm days later.
| Hunt | From | To | Days | Legal deer | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 19, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | 119 | Either-sex | |
| Youth and veterans | Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | 7 | Either-sex | Finished |
| Primitive Firearms | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | 7 | Either-sex | Finished |
| Still-hunt firearms | Oct 17, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 44 | Either-sex | |
| Firearms, dogs allowed | Nov 30, 2026 | Jan 3, 2027 | 35 | Either-sex | |
| Primitive Firearms | Jan 4, 2027 | Jan 10, 2027 | 7 | Either-sex |
Deer Area 7: row notes
- Iberia south of LA 14 and west of US 90; St.
- Mary except the listed portion.
Gear rules do not change by area. For calibers, draw weights and the primitive exception for youth, seniors and disabled hunters, see the deer methods band.
From the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations, PDF p. 23 and the LDWF seasons and regulations page, checked November 4, 2026.
The 2 parishes of Deer Area 7
Only split parishes make up Deer Area 7. The 2 split parishes follow the road and river line in the pamphlet; the share column is only the GIS estimate.
| Parish | In area | GIS share | Other areas | Turkey | Duck zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Parish | Part | 66% | 9, 5, 10 | C | West and East |
| St. Mary Parish | Part | 72% | 9, 5 | Closed | West and East |
Parish lists from the 2026-2027 pamphlet; GIS shares from the LDWF DeerManagementAreas layer; checked November 4, 2026.
Deer Area 7 harvest picture
In the 2025-26 harvest survey, respondents who hunted Deer Area 7 reported 14 deer and 297 days, 1.6% of all deer in the survey answers.
None of the Deer Area 7 parishes made the 2024-25 top 20; there is no complete parish table.
From the LDWF Big and Small Game Harvest Survey 2025-26 and the Annual Louisiana Deer Report 2024-25, checked November 4, 2026.
Where to hunt public ground in Deer Area 7
Public land inside Deer Area 7: 2 areas, with their own WMA or federal deer dates.
| Area | Type | Parishes | Acres | Deer archery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchafalaya Delta WMA | WMA | St. Mary | 137,695 | Oct 1 – Jan 31 on Main Delta only; no deer hunting on Wax Lake Delta. |
| Bayou Teche NWR | Refuge | St. Mary | 11,682 | – |
From this site’s public land records (LDWF area pages, the 2026-27 WMA schedules, federal rules and the LDWF Deer Area layer), checked November 4, 2026.
Extra rules for Deer Area 7 hunters
- Youth and veteran season, Deer Area 7: September 26 to October 2, 2026.
- Holders of a Physically Challenged Hunter Permit also get October 3 to October 4, 2026 on private land in Deer Area 7, either-sex.
- Orange rule: On privately owned land a hunter orange or blaze pink cap or hat may be worn instead; not required in elevated stands on private land (but required walking to and from stands where firearms are allowed) or for archers where the landowner bars firearm hunting.
- Validation: Before moving a harvested deer or turkey, attach the carcass tag (or tag electronically), record date and parish, and validate within 72 hours by text-to-tag (225-267-9988), the LouisianaOutdoors.com web portal (also through LA Wallet) or phone 225-267-9998; Tags stay attached at camp and in transit to home or cold storage; Tags may not be shared; lost tags can be reprinted free online.
From 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations, PDF p. 14, 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations, PDF p. 28, 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations, PDF p. 26, 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations, PDF p. 24 and LDWF CWD Management Zone map, checked November 4, 2026.
Shooting hours for St. Mary Parish
The sun rises up to twenty minutes later on the Sabine than on the Pearl, so use the times worked out for St. Mary Parish.
| Date | Opener or close | Sunrise | Sunset | Deer | Ducks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Area 7 archery opens | 6:52 a.m. | 7:08 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 7:38 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 7:08 p.m. |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Area 7 gun opens | 7:08 a.m. | 6:34 p.m. | 6:38 a.m. to 7:04 p.m. | 6:38 a.m. to 6:34 p.m. |
| Nov 14, 2026 | West zone ducks open | 6:29 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 5:59 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 5:59 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Area 7 dog season | 6:42 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 6:12 a.m. to 5:37 p.m. | 6:12 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Bear lottery hunt opens | 6:46 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 5:37 p.m. | 6:16 a.m. to 5:07 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 6:56 a.m. | 5:11 p.m. | 6:26 a.m. to 5:41 p.m. | 6:26 a.m. to 5:11 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.
White-tailed doe wading in a green pond edge. Photo: Seney Natural History Association (CC BY-SA 2.0)
White-tailed bucks walking through snowy hardwood woods. Photo: Sank63 (CC BY 2.0)
White-tailed buck in velvet standing in a green meadow. Photo: Shenandoah National Park (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Louisiana Deer Area 7 FAQ
What about public land in Deer Area 7?
No. 2 public areas overlap Deer Area 7, and each follows its own pamphlet schedule.
Are there CWD rules in Deer Area 7?
No Deer Area 7 parish is on the CWD Management Zone map list. Moving a whole deer out of the Deer Area 7 zone parishes is not allowed.
What season limit applies in Deer Area 7?
The Deer Area 7 season limit is 6 deer, with no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless. Per day: one buck and one doe where does are legal that day.
When does archery open in Deer Area 7?
September 19, 2026 to January 15, 2027 (either-sex).
When is gun season in Deer Area 7?
Still-hunt firearms October 17 to November 29, 2026; Firearms, dogs allowed November 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
When can dogs run deer in Deer Area 7?
Dog days in Deer Area 7: November 30, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Which parishes are in Deer Area 7?
Part: Iberia and St. Mary. The split ones follow the Deer Area 7 road and river line on the LDWF map.
Do youths get special days in Deer Area 7?
Deer Area 7: September 26 to October 2, 2026, private land only.
Other photos on this page: Seney Natural History Association (CC BY-SA 2.0); Sank63 (CC BY 2.0); Shenandoah National Park (Public Domain Mark 1.0).