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Elbow Slough WMA

Parishes: Rapides
Acres: 160
Owner/lease: OWN
Contact: adailey@wlf.la.gov or 318.487.5885
Established: 1989
LDWF page
Official area map (PDF)

Digest lists: LDWF (160 acres, Pineville Office)

Seasons

Seasons on Elbow Slough WMA, as printed in the hunting regulations.
SeasonDatesSource
Rabbit2027-02-01 to 2027-02-28p.61

Closures and access

Dated notices for this area that are not hunting seasons.
NoticeDatesSource
Mourning Dove2026-09-05 to 2026-09-27
2026-10-10 to 2026-11-15
2026-09-05 to 2026-09-12		p.61
Crawfish2027-03-01 to 2027-07-31p.61

Rules and notes

Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. All motorized vehicles prohibited. Non-toxic (maximum size #6) shot only for all hunting.

Woodcock: Same as outside.

All other seasons CLOSED.

Location

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