| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | General · Experimental Year-round Season | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General · Year-round | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Coyote | General · Year-round (outlaw quadruped) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Wild hog | General · Year-round (outlaw quadruped) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| American alligator | General · Wild Harvest — East Zone · East Zone | Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Crow | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 |
| Nutria | General · Recreational Season | Sep 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| American alligator | General · Wild Harvest — West Zone · West Zone | Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery (Either-Sex) · Areas 3, 7, 8 & 10 | Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery (Either-Sex) · Areas 1 & 4 | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery (Either-Sex) · Area 2 | Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery (bucks only Oct 1–15, then either-sex) · Areas 5, 6 & 9 | Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries sources.
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