Atchafalaya Delta WMA
Digest lists: State of Louisiana (137,695 acres, Lafayette Office)
Seasons
| Season | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Archery (either-sex) | 2026-10-01 to 2027-01-31 | p.57 |
| Feral Hogs | 2026-10-01 to 2027-02-28 2027-02-16 to 2027-03-31 | p.57 |
Closures and access
| Notice | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun (buckshot only, either-sex) and Archery (either-sex) | 2026-10-03 to 2026-10-04 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-11 | p.57 |
| Wax Lake Delta | 2026-10-03 to 2026-10-31 2027-02-01 to 2027-02-28 2026-11-01 to 2027-01-31 | p.57 |
| Main Delta | 2027-02-01 to 2027-02-28 | p.57 |
Rules and notes
Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Self-clearing permits available from Main Delta campground, Wax Delta Campground, Culde-sac on Big Island, and Berwick Public Boat Launch (Jesse Fontenot Boat Launch) or through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal. Camping and houseboat mooring allowed ONLY in designated campgrounds. Houseboat mooring allowed by permit only in designated areas, during hunting season (see page 52 for details). Vessels/Vehicles: Mudboats or air-cooled propulsion vessels powered by more than 36 total horsepower are prohibited on the WMA. All ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, horses and mules prohibited EXCEPT as permitted for authorized WMA trappers. Big Island: EXCEPT for Youth Deer Hunting (provided for below), all other hunting CLOSED from Oct. 1 through the last day of youth deer seasons. AREA CLOSED: Main Delta area CLOSED to all hunters EXCEPT for Youth Deer Hunters when youth deer season is open. Limited Use Area: Access prohibited March 1 - Jan. 31. Hunting restricted to rabbit with shotgun only from Feb. 1-28. Non-toxic (maximum size #6) shot only, without beagles only. See WMA map for specific location.
Waterfowl: Same as outside, EXCEPT shooting hours shall be 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12 noon during opening weekends of teal and duck season and 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset the remainder of the season, and EXCEPT shooting hours are the same as outside for the Youth Hunt weekend.