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Jordan Hill, Louisiana: public land within reach
Hunting out of Jordan Hill, Louisiana: nearby public land with acreage and permits, Winn Parish zones and limits, the 2026-27 calendar and businesses that take a deer.
Photo: Photographed on Kisatchie National Forest, 1.0 mi from Jordan Hill. US Forest Service – Southern Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Winn Parish counts Jordan Hill among its communities, with parish offices in Winnfield. Hunters heading for Kisatchie National Forest can stay in Jordan Hill, 1.0 miles from the boundary. As a Census-designated place, Jordan Hill has no Vintage 2024 population figure. About 55,791 public acres lie within a 10-mile radius of Jordan Hill, split among 1 area. Closest ground of any kind for Jordan Hill: Kisatchie National Forest, with the boundary 1.0 miles out of Jordan Hill. Count every area out to 25 miles and Jordan Hill has 4 choices on some 228,465 acres of public ground. Winn Parish carries roughly 112,238 public acres in all (112,238 acres of Kisatchie National Forest).
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.
The LDWF area nearest Jordan Hill: Little River WMA
The WMA schedule that matters most for Jordan Hill belongs to Little River WMA, 13 miles off. In LDWF's words, "Little River WMA is primarily bottomland hardwoods and often floods from late winter through spring." On the hunting, LDWF says: "Primary game species include squirrel, wood duck, and turkey." Among the area rules: "Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities"
| Season | Dates and rules |
|---|---|
| Deer Archery (either-sex) | Oct 1-Jan 31, EXCEPT (bucks only) Oct 31-Nov 15 |
| Deer Firearms (bucks only) | Oct 31-Nov 15 |
| Deer Firearms (either-sex) | Nov 27-29 and Dec 12-13 |
| Turkey | April 3-18 |
| Small Game and Waterfowl | Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 12 noon, and EXCEPT spring squirrel season will be open May 1-9 only, with or without … |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Jan 10-Feb 28 – Nighttime Chase Only: May 1-Sept 25, Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Raccoon hunters may use ATVs on designated trails … |
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.
Jordan Hill 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.
| Public land | Miles | Kind | Run by | Way in | Acres | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisatchie National Forest core | 1.0 mi SW | National forest | USFS | Forest-wide | 607,483 | – |
| Little River WMA | 13 mi SE | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 6,045 | Parish lists differ |
| Kisatchie Winn Ranger District | 16 mi W | Ranger district | USFS | Forest-wide | 166,792 | – |
| Kisatchie Catahoula Ranger District | 20 mi S | Ranger district | USFS | Forest-wide | 122,860 | – |
| Red River NWR | 28 mi SW | Wildlife refuge | USFWS | Refuge hunt areas | 18,440 | – |
| Camp Beauregard WMA | 32 mi SE | Military WMA | LDWF | WMA permits, closures | 12,500 | Lottery hunts |
| Catahoula NWR | 36 mi SE | Wildlife refuge | USFWS | Refuge hunt areas | 25,285 | – |
| Boeuf WMA | 37 mi E | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 51,110 | Dove fields |
| Dewey W. Wills WMA | 41 mi SE | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 63,984 | Parish lists differ |
| Kisatchie Kisatchie Ranger District | 43 mi SW | Ranger district | USFS | Forest-wide | 102,489 | – |
| J.C. "Sonny" Gilbert WMA | 44 mi E | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 7,524 | Lottery hunts |
| Kisatchie Calcasieu Ranger District | 49 mi S | Ranger district | USFS | Forest-wide | 183,020 | Dove fields |
| Elbow Slough WMA | 49 mi S | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 160 | Lottery hunts |
| Russell Sage WMA | 51 mi NE | WMA | LDWF | WMA permits | 38,208 | Parish lists differ |
Of the ground within 25 miles of Jordan Hill, Kisatchie Winn Ranger District covers the most, at 166,792 acres by the managing agency. Sorted by agency, the land near Jordan Hill is 1 LDWF-managed area and 3 federal areas. Waterfowl hunting on Little River WMA stops at noon this season, like every WMA except Atchafalaya Delta and Pass-a-Loutre. Kisatchie National Forest follows the Louisiana seasons plus Forest Service limits on stands, dogs and roads.
Jordan Hill: six nearest tracts in a line each
- Kisatchie National Forest: 607,483 acres; located in Grant, Natchitoches, Winn, Rapides; species: deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail
- Little River WMA: 6,045 acres; parish: Grant, LaSalle, Rapides; open for deer, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit (area map)
- Kisatchie Winn Ranger District: 166,792 acres; located in Winn, Natchitoches, Grant; species: deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail
- Kisatchie Catahoula Ranger District: 122,860 acres; lies in Grant, Rapides; open for deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail
- Red River NWR: 18,440 acres; located in Natchitoches, Red River, Caddo, De Soto; game: waterfowl, dove, snipe, woodcock, rail
- Camp Beauregard WMA: 12,500 acres; lies in Grant, Rapides; open for deer, turkey, waterfowl, squirrel, rabbit; 2024 managed-hunt deer 91 (printable map)
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.
Jordan Hill season dates
Louisiana sets deer dates by Deer Area, and Winn Parish falls in Deer Area 2; each area has its own archery, primitive, still-hunt and dog segments. The 66 rows below come from the LDWF pamphlet.
| Game | Weapon or split | Area or zone | Opening | Closing | 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 | Challenged hunters | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Lottery permit hunt | Bear Area 6 | 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 | |
| Ducks and coots | Youth and veteran day | West zone | Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Split 1 | West zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Ducks and coots | Split 2 | West zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | |
| Ducks and coots | Youth and veteran day | West zone | Jan 30, 2027 | Jan 30, 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 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Regular season | West zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Conservation Order | West zone | Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Regular season | West zone | Dec 19, 2026 | Feb 7, 2027 | |
| Snow and blue geese | Conservation Order | West 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 | |
| Specklebellies | Regular season | West zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Specklebellies | Regular season | West 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 | |
| Canada geese | Regular season | West zone | Nov 14, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| Canada geese | Regular season | West 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.
Winn Parish and neighbouring rules from Jordan Hill
Rules are set per parish and per area, and land near Jordan Hill can sit across a parish line, so each parish with nearby public land gets a row.
| Parish | Area for deer | Bag (ant./antl.) | Turkey | Bear Area | Duck zone | Doves | CWD | Alligator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winn Parish home parish | 2 | 6 (3/4) | Area A | 6 | West and East | North | – | C |
| Grant Parish | 2,1 | 6 (3/4); 6 (2/5) | Area A | 6 | West and East | North | – | C |
| Natchitoches Parish | 2 | 6 (3/4) | Area A | 6 | West | North | – | C |
| Rapides Parish | 2,1,6,3 | 6 (3/4); 6 (2/5) | Area A | 6 | West and East | North | – | C |
| Vernon Parish | 3,2 | 6 (3/4) | Area A | 6 | West | North | – | C |
Winn Parish falls in Deer Area 2 for private-land deer dates. (Deer Area 2; LDWF map.) The firearms still-hunt segment for Deer Area 2 is October 31 to December 9, 2026 and the season with or without dogs December 10 to January 17, 2027. Kids and veterans get October 10 to October 16 on private land in Deer Area 2. Per area, the season caps read Area 2: 6 deer, no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless. Deer Area 2 also has a CWD Management Zone archery segment, August 29 to September 6, on private land inside the zone. Winn Parish is turkey country under Turkey Area A (Area A April 3 to May 2); youth and physically challenged hunters get March 26-28. Winn Parish lies in Bear Area 6 for the lottery bear hunt, December 5 to 20, 2026 (Area 6: 2 general permits). (Bear Area 6) For ducks, Winn Parish sits in the West and East zone; the regular splits are West zone November 14 to December 6 and December 19 to January 24; East zone November 21 to December 6 and December 19 to January 31. The dove calendar for Winn Parish reads North: September 5-27, October 10-November 15, December 19-January 17. Winn Parish lies in Recreational Alligator Zone C.
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.
Jordan Hill deer processors, taxidermists and shops
Deer processors come from the LDWF processor map layer, the Hunters for the Hungry list and directory listings; preserves partly from the LDWF preserve list. The closest Hunters for the Hungry processor is Man Cave Processing. Tylers James Taxidermy of Atlanta, 14 mi out, heads the taxidermy list for Jordan Hill. Short on shells? Kisatchie Gun & Outdoors in Winnfield is 8.4 mi away. Deer processors with an address inside 35 miles of Jordan Hill: 9.
| Kind | Listings 15 mi | Listings 35 mi | Nearest business | Away | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer processing | 0 | 9 | Man Cave Processing | 23 mi S | Bentley |
| Taxidermy studios | 1 | 1 | Tylers James Taxidermy | 14 mi W | Atlanta |
| Gear shops | 1 | 10 | Kisatchie Gun & Outdoors | 8.4 mi NW | Winnfield |
| Preserves and guides | 0 | 1 | Wide Open Outfitters | 33 mi W | Natchitoches |
Deer processing
Taxidermy studios
Gear shops
Preserves and guides
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.
Enforcement agents and LDWF staff near Jordan Hill
Nearest LDWF door for Jordan Hill: the LDWF Pineville Field Office in Pineville, roughly 35 miles away. The LDWF Pineville Field Office covers Winn Parish for biologists and WMA staff. The enforcement captain for Region 3, which includes Winn Parish, is John Volentine.
Pineville LDWF office
LDWF in Monroe
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.
Dates within reach of Jordan Hill
Within about 30 miles, soonest first: 2 dates still ahead (NWTF banquet and hunter education course). Checked November 3, 2026.
On the way
| Date | Title | Away | Location | Sign-up or details | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20–21, 2026 | LDWF Hunter Education Course – Jena · hunter education course | 26 | Lasalle Rifle Range Jena | Register | Source |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Dugdemona Gobblers Banquet · NWTF banquet, Jonesboro | 28 | Jonesboro | Buy tickets | Source |
Jordan Hill: closest lines for a rifle zero
Nearest to Jordan Hill is Clay Wings Training Grounds (10 miles), followed by two others.
Woodworth Shooting Range is the nearest LDWF range, roughly 49 miles out. Details
Straight-line miles from the town centre; ranges checked November 4, 2026.
What hunters take in Winn Parish
Winn Parish ranked 5th among Louisiana parishes for reported deer harvest in 2024-25, with 4,913 deer. Back in 2022-23 the count was 4,044. LDWF's 2026 map shows 209 turkeys for Winn Parish.
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.
Jordan Hill legal hours
Deer, bear, turkey, squirrels, rabbits and other quadrupeds may be hunted from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset; ducks, geese and doves stop at sunset.
| Day | Marker | Sun up | Sun down | Big game | Migratory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Area 2 archery opens | 7:03 a.m. | 6:57 p.m. | 6:33 a.m.–7:27 p.m. | 6:33 a.m.–6:57 p.m. |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Area 2 gun opens | 7:26 a.m. | 6:23 p.m. | 6:56 a.m.–6:53 p.m. | 6:56 a.m.–6:23 p.m. |
| Nov 14, 2026 | West zone ducks open | 6:38 a.m. | 5:13 p.m. | 6:08 a.m.–5:43 p.m. | 6:08 a.m.–5:13 p.m. |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Bear lottery hunt opens | 6:56 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 6:26 a.m.–5:37 p.m. | 6:26 a.m.–5:07 p.m. |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Area 2 dog season | 7:00 a.m. | 5:07 p.m. | 6:30 a.m.–5:37 p.m. | 6:30 a.m.–5:07 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:07 a.m. | 5:10 p.m. | 6:37 a.m.–5:40 p.m. | 6:37 a.m.–5:10 p.m. |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Spring turkey opens | 6:58 a.m. | 7:31 p.m. | 6:28 a.m.–8:01 p.m. | 6:28 a.m.–7:31 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.
Jordan Hill hunters ask
Where else can I stay when hunting out of Jordan Hill?
Winnfield, Georgetown, Dry Prong and Midway, each with its own page.
Which public tract lies nearest the Jordan Hill town centre?
The table starts with Kisatchie National Forest, with the boundary 1.0 miles out of Jordan Hill. Behind it on the list: Little River WMA, with the boundary 13 miles out of Jordan Hill.
Is Jordan Hill well placed for hunting WMAs and refuges?
Fairly: about 55,791 acres within 10 miles and about 228,465 within 25.
What is the deer season limit for Jordan Hill hunters?
Season limits: Area 2, 6 deer, no more than 3 antlered or 4 antlerless.
What is legal light on the Jordan Hill gun opener?
From 6:55 a.m. to 6:52 p.m., worked out for Jordan Hill.
What is the earliest entry time on a WMA near Jordan Hill?
4 a.m.
What is the gobbler limit near Jordan Hill?
Two gobblers a season.
What duck zone is Jordan Hill in?
The West and East zone, with the zone line crossing the parish.
What are the bear season dates near Jordan Hill?
December 5-20, 2026.
Must deer hunters near Jordan Hill wear hunter orange?
Yes. Anyone hunting during firearm deer seasons with buckshot, slugs, a primitive firearm or a centerfire gun shows 400 square inches of orange or blaze pink.
When must the tag go on a deer near Jordan Hill?
Before the deer is moved.
Where can a deer from near Jordan Hill be cut and wrapped?
Man Cave Processing in Bentley, the closest listing at 23 mi.
Who leads the enforcement agents in Winn Parish?
John Volentine, the Region 3 captain.
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.
Jordan Hill trip checklist
Before leaving Jordan Hill, confirm the parish and Deer Area of the land you picked and whether it needs a WMA permit, a refuge permit or a Corps permit.
Other photos on this page: US Forest Service – Southern Region (Public Domain Mark 1.0); Tim Wilson (CC BY 2.0); Iryna Kuchma (CC BY 2.0); Trey Matula (CC BY 2.0); Kevin Crosby (CC BY-SA 2.0); NatalieMaynor (CC BY 2.0); Ray Devlin (CC BY 2.0); jc.winkler (CC BY 2.0).