License: resident $27.50 · nonresident $207.50. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Areas 3,7,8,10 early) | Sep 20 | Jan 31 | OTC |
| Archery (Most Areas) | Oct 1 | Jan 31 | OTC |
| Primitive Firearms | Oct 4 | Jan 31 | OTC |
| General Firearms | Oct 18 | Jan 31 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring (Area A) | Apr 3 | May 3 | OTC |
| Spring (Area B) | Apr 3 | Apr 26 | OTC |
| Spring (Area C) | Apr 3 | Apr 19 | OTC |
American Alligator Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Wild Season (Coastal Zones) | Sep 1 | Oct 31 | License |
| Public Hunting Area Season | Sep (lottery) | Oct (lottery) | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 16 | OTC |
| Late Season | Dec 14 | Jan 11 | OTC |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round (Private Land) | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | OTC |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Nov 8 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Nov 8 | Feb 3 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with LA Dept of Wildlife & Fisheries before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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