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Hunting from Bordelonville, LA: land, Deer Areas and dates
Miles from Bordelonville to LDWF wildlife management areas and federal ground, the road-and-river Deer Area lines of Avoyelles Parish, LDWF offices and the enforcement captain.
Photo: Stand-in for Bordelonville: Grand Cote NWR, 12 mi from Bordelonville. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CC BY 2.0)
Bordelonville, a community, lies in Avoyelles Parish and in the LDWF Lafayette field office area. Of every town near Pomme de Terre WMA, Bordelonville came out closest, at 3.4 miles from the line. This page exists for Lake Ophelia NWR, whose boundary sits 4.6 miles from Bordelonville. As a Census-designated place, Bordelonville has no Vintage 2024 population figure. With overlaps counted once, the 10-mile ring around Bordelonville holds 37,074 public acres in 4 areas. First on the Bordelonville list comes Spring Bayou WMA, its closest line 2.5 miles from the Bordelonville centre point. On the wider 25-mile measure, Bordelonville gains 5 further areas, bringing public acreage to roughly 164,621. Parish-wide, Avoyelles Parish counts some 51,115 acres of public ground: 28,142 acres of LDWF WMA land and 22,973 acres of national wildlife refuge.
Town point and land area from the Census 2024 Gazetteer; public acreage and boundary miles within 10 and 25 miles are a GIS measure over the LDWF WMA layer and USFS, USFWS, Corps and NPS boundaries (places.json; area counts are within 25 miles). LDWF field office from the LDWF Contact Us page. Checked November 4, 2026.
Nearby
Places to hunt and shoot around Bordelonville
Bordelonville land list, closest first
The access column says what each place asks of you: WMA permits, a refuge hunt area, a Corps or NPS permit, or a lottery draw.
| Property | From town | Type | Run by | Access rule | Acres | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bayou WMA | 2.5 mi W | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 12,506 | – |
| Pomme de Terre WMA reason | 3.4 mi SE | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 6,434 | – |
| Lake Ophelia NWR reason | 4.6 mi N | Wildlife refuge | USFWS | Refuge hunt areas | 17,227 | Lottery hunts |
| Grassy Lake WMA reason | 6.7 mi E | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 12,983 | – |
| Richard K. Yancey WMA | 11 mi E | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 70,872 | Lottery hunts |
| Grand Cote NWR | 12 mi W | Wildlife refuge | USFWS | Refuge hunt areas | 6,023 | Lottery hunts |
| Old River Control (Corps) | 13 mi SE | Corps land | Corps | USACE permit | 2,699 | – |
| Dewey W. Wills WMA | 15 mi N | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 63,984 | Parish lists differ |
| Tunica Hills WMA | 21 mi SE | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 6,503 | Lottery hunts |
| Elbow Slough WMA | 26 mi W | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 160 | Lottery hunts |
| Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA | 28 mi SW | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 2,285 | – |
| Thistlethwaite WMA | 31 mi S | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 11,100 | Parish lists differ |
| Camp Beauregard WMA | 33 mi NW | Military WMA | LDWF | WMA permits, closures | 12,500 | Lottery hunts |
| Alexander State Forest WMA | 34 mi W | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 8,158 | Lottery hunts |
No nearby tract outsizes Richard K. Yancey WMA, which runs to 70,872 acres. The 25-mile circle mixes 6 LDWF-managed areas, 2 federal areas and 1 Corps of Engineers area. The WMA Access Permit ($20 annual, $5 for five days) covers Spring Bayou WMA for hunters 18 and older; the daily self-clearing form is free. Read the Lake Ophelia NWR hunt map and conditions before the first trip. Old River Control (Corps) is Corps land: the LDWF federal lands schedule applies, along with a signed USACE permit.
Short take on six areas near Bordelonville
- Spring Bayou WMA: 12,506 acres; spans Avoyelles; game: deer, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit; 2024 managed-hunt deer 25 (area map)
- Pomme de Terre WMA: 6,434 acres; lies in Avoyelles; hunted for deer, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit; 2024 either-sex hunt deer 39 (WMA map)
- Lake Ophelia NWR: 17,227 acres; spans Avoyelles; game: waterfowl, woodcock, squirrel, rabbit, deer
- Grassy Lake WMA: 12,983 acres; in Avoyelles; hunted for deer, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit, woodcock; 2024 managed hunts took 58 (area map PDF)
- Richard K. Yancey WMA: 70,872 acres; spans Concordia; seasons for deer, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit, woodcock; 2024 managed-hunt deer 197 (printable map)
- Grand Cote NWR: 6,023 acres; in Avoyelles, Rapides; hunted for waterfowl, woodcock, rabbit, deer, feral hog
Lands from LDWF area pages and the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations, 50 CFR 32.37, USFS, NPS and Corps records (lands.json; each land page cites its own source); 2024 managed-hunt deer from the LDWF deer report 2024-25. Boundary miles from places.json, other miles to each mapped centre. WMA permits from the LDWF license list and WMA rules. Checked November 4, 2026.
Spring Bayou WMA dates for Bordelonville hunters
At 2.5 miles, Spring Bayou WMA is the LDWF area that Bordelonville hunters can reach soonest. From the LDWF area page: "Spring Bayou WMA is in the low-lying Red River backwater system." About the game: "Available game species include deer, squirrel, rabbit, waterfowl, and woodcock." On Spring Bayou WMA, the 2024 managed hunts came to 25 deer from 187 hunter efforts. One area rule to know: "No hunting allowed in Headquarters area."
| Segment | Area dates |
|---|---|
| Deer Archery (bucks only) | Oct 1-15 |
| Deer Archery (either-sex) | Oct 16-Feb 15 |
| Deer Youth (either-sex) | Oct 31-Nov 1 |
| Deer Firearms (either-sex) | Nov 27-29, self-clearing permit. |
| Deer Firearms (bucks only) | Dec 26-Jan 10 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex) | Jan 11-17 |
| Turkey Youth | April 17-18 |
| Small Game and Waterfowl | Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 12 noon, and EXCEPT SMALL GAME CLOSED Oct 31-Nov 1 and Nov 27-29, and OPEN to squirrel … |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Sept 12-27 and Jan 18-Feb 28 |
From the LDWF area page and the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations; managed-hunt deer from the LDWF deer report 2024-25. Checked November 4, 2026.
Bordelonville Deer Areas and zones
Deer Area and zone lines follow roads and rivers, so a parish can carry two of each.
| Parish | LDWF Deer Area | Season cap | Turkey | Bear | Ducks | Doves | CWD zone | Gator zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Parish local | 6,2 | 6 (3/4) | Area C | 3 | East | North | In part | C |
| Concordia Parish | 1 | 6 (2/5) | Area C | 3 | East | North | In part | C |
| Rapides Parish | 2,1,6,3 | 6 (3/4); 6 (2/5) | Area A | 6 | West and East | North | – | C |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 6 | 6 (3/4) | Area C | 2 | East | North/South | – | D |
| West Feliciana Parish | 6 | 6 (3/4) | Area A | 2 | East | North | – | G |
Two or more Deer Areas meet inside Avoyelles Parish (Area 6 about 99%, Area 2 about 1%); the legal line is the road or river named in the pamphlet. (Deer Area 6, Deer Area 2; Deer Area map.) Bowhunters in Deer Area 6 start October 1, 2026; rifle and shotgun still hunting follows on November 21. Deer Area 6 primitive firearms: November 14 to November 20; January 25 to January 31. What the areas allow: Area 6: 6 deer, no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless; Area 2: 6 deer, no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless. Private land inside the CWD zone in Deer Area 6 gets bow dates of September 12 to September 20. The spring turkey dates for Avoyelles Parish come from Turkey Area C (part): Area C April 3 to April 18. Lottery permit holders may hunt bear in Avoyelles Parish (Bear Area 3) from December 5 to 20, 2026. (Bear Area 3) Ducks in Avoyelles Parish follow the East zone: East zone November 21 to December 6 and December 19 to January 31. Dove dates near Bordelonville: North: September 5-27, October 10-November 15, December 19-January 17. Part of Avoyelles Parish lies inside the CWD Management Zone, where feeding and baiting are allowed only September 1 to March 31 this season. (CWD rules) Alligator Zone C takes in Avoyelles Parish; LDWF offered 1,250 recreational opportunities there.
Deer Areas, limits and dates from the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations (LDWF map); GIS shares from the LDWF DeerManagementAreas layer; turkey from LDWF, bear from LDWF, ducks and doves from LDWF, CWD from LDWF, alligator zones from LDWF. Checked November 4, 2026.
Avoyelles Parish harvest from Bordelonville
Avoyelles Parish made the 2024-25 top-20 deer list in 17th place (3,128). The 2022-23 table had it 18th. Avoyelles Parish turned in 14 validated turkeys in 2026 by the report map.
Deer from the LDWF deer report 2024-25 and 2022-23; turkey from the LDWF 2026 turkey report (map figure); CWD from LDWF. Checked November 4, 2026.
Bordelonville season dates
For Avoyelles Parish the table lists 62 seasons for 2026-27: deer, turkey, small game, waterfowl, doves and the year-round quadrupeds.
| Animal | Kind of hunt | Applies in | Start | Finish | Right now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | CWD zone archery | Area 2 | Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery | Area 2 | Oct 1, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Youth and veterans | Area 2 | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Firearms | Area 2 | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Still-hunt firearms | Area 2 | Oct 31, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Firearms, dogs allowed | Area 2 | Dec 10, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | Primitive Firearms | Area 2 | Jan 18, 2027 | Jan 24, 2027 | |
| 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 3 | 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 C | Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 18, 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.
LDWF help nearest Bordelonville
In Pineville, 36 miles from Bordelonville, sits the nearest LDWF office; phone (318) 487-5885. For WMA and wildlife questions in Avoyelles Parish, LDWF points to its Lafayette field office. The enforcement captain for Region 3, which includes Avoyelles Parish, is John Volentine.
Pineville LDWF office
LDWF Lafayette Field Office
Offices and field office parish lists from the LDWF Contact Us page, enforcement regions and captains from LDWF local law enforcement contacts (counties.json, services.json). Checked November 4, 2026.
Services for Bordelonville hunters
LDWF keeps no hunting guide list, so guide rows are directory listings and preserves LDWF lists as open to the public. The closest Hunters for the Hungry processor is Juneau's Cajun Meats. Taxidermy closest to Bordelonville is Stickells Taxidermists (Alexandria, 20 mi). Bordelon's Sports Center, 6.3 mi out, stocks guns, bows or outdoor gear. Mapped processors in the 35-mile circle around Bordelonville: 8.
| Service | Close (15 mi) | Wider (35 mi) | Closest | Miles | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer processors | 3 | 8 | Juneau's Cajun Meats | 9.6 mi W | Mansura |
| Taxidermy shops | 0 | 2 | Stickells Taxidermists | 20 mi W | Alexandria |
| Sporting goods | 3 | 10 | Bordelon's Sports Center | 6.3 mi SW | Moreauville |
| Outfitters and preserves | 0 | 1 | River Oaks Game Preserve, LLC | 29 mi SE | St. Francisville |
Deer processors
Taxidermy shops
Sporting goods
Outfitters and preserves
Processors from the LDWF deer processor and Hunters for the Hungry map layers, the Hunters for the Hungry list and Yellow Pages; preserves from the LDWF preserve list and Yellow Pages; taxidermists and shops from Yellow Pages and store locators (services.json). Listings without coordinates are placed at their town. Checked November 4, 2026; hours were not checked.
Hunting events a short drive from Bordelonville
Thirty crow-flight miles out there are 6 dates still ahead as of November 3, 2026. Only lottery winners may hunt the 3 WMA lottery hunts shown.
Still ahead
| Scheduled | Event | Miles out | Where held | Link | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | N La Wheelin Sportsmen Deer Hunt/Lake Ophelia Refuge · Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt, Marksville | 8 | Marksville | Event details | Source |
| Dec 5–Jan 17, 2026-27 | Dewey W. Wills WMA youth deer lottery | 24 | Event details | Source | |
| Dec 19–Jan 9, 2026-27 | Richard K. Yancey WMA youth deer lottery | 13 | Event details | Source | |
| Mar 4, 2027 | Avoyelles Parish Banquet · DU banquet, Mansura | 9 | Cochon De Lait Center Mansura | Buy tickets | Source |
| Mar 27–28, 2027 | Tunica Hills WMA youth turkey lottery | 26 | Apply | Source | |
| Apr 1, 2027 | Central La Banquet · NWTF banquet, Mansura | 9 | Mansura | Buy tickets | Source |
Bordelonville shooters: the three nearest ranges
The Club at Long River Lodge tops the Bordelonville list at 28 miles.
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 4, 2026.
Bordelonville legal hours
Whistling ducks in the October season may be taken only from sunrise to sunset in Bordelonville.
| Day | Marker | Sun up | Sun down | Big game | Migratory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Area 6 archery opens | 7:00 a.m. | 6:54 p.m. | 6:30 a.m.–7:24 p.m. | 6:30 a.m.–6:54 p.m. |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Area 6 gun opens | 6:40 a.m. | 5:08 p.m. | 6:10 a.m.–5:38 p.m. | 6:10 a.m.–5:08 p.m. |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Bear lottery hunt opens | 6:52 a.m. | 5:06 p.m. | 6:22 a.m.–5:36 p.m. | 6:22 a.m.–5:06 p.m. |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Area 6 dog season | 6:57 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 6:27 a.m.–5:37 p.m. | 6:27 a.m.–5:07 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:02 a.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 6:32 a.m.–5:40 p.m. | 6:32 a.m.–5:10 p.m. |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Spring turkey opens | 6:56 a.m. | 7:28 p.m. | 6:26 a.m.–7:58 p.m. | 6:26 a.m.–7:28 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.
Bordelonville hunting questions
How many public tracts are within a short drive of Bordelonville?
4 tracts inside 10 miles, and 9 tracts inside 25.
What is the closest place to hunt public land from Bordelonville?
It is Spring Bayou WMA, its closest line 2.5 miles from the Bordelonville centre point. Second on the table: Pomme de Terre WMA, its closest line 3.4 miles from the Bordelonville centre point.
On what day does the still-hunt segment close near Bordelonville?
December 11, 2026; dogs are then allowed until January 24, 2027.
Which deer calendar applies on private land in Avoyelles Parish?
The Deer Area 6 and Deer Area 2 calendar.
What day does spring turkey open near Bordelonville?
April 3, 2027; the last day depends on the Turkey Area.
Is baiting allowed on the WMAs around Bordelonville?
No. Bait may not be used, hunted over or carried on any WMA.
What Bear Area includes Avoyelles Parish?
Bear Area 3.
When is the September teal season near Bordelonville?
September 19-27, 2026, statewide.
Does text-to-tag work for turkeys?
Yes, for deer and turkey alike.
On private land near Bordelonville, will a cap do?
Yes. A hunter orange or blaze pink cap may be worn instead on private land, and it is not needed in an elevated stand.
Where do I report a game violation near Bordelonville?
To the Region 3 office, (318) 487-5634.
How far is the drive from Bordelonville to a deer processor?
Roughly 9.6 mi, to Juneau's Cajun Meats in Mansura.
What towns near Bordelonville could serve as a second base?
Moreauville first, then Simmesport, Marksville and Hessmer.
Which parishes have had CWD-positive deer?
So far: Catahoula 1, Concordia 1, Ouachita 1, Tensas 52.
Answers from places.json, lands.json, counties.json, services.json and the 2026-2027 Louisiana Hunting and WMA Regulations; tagging from LDWF, hunter orange from LDWF, baiting from LDWF, WMA permits from the LDWF license list, CWD from LDWF. Checked November 4, 2026.
Bordelonville final checks
Leaving Bordelonville before dawn? Look up legal light for the date and the schedule of the area you chose.
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