Fort Polk-Vernon WMA
Digest lists: U.S. Army and U.S. Forest Service (105,545 acres, Lake Charles Office)
Seasons
| Season | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Archery (either-sex) | 2026-09-19 to 2027-01-15 2026-09-19 to 2027-01-15 | p.62 |
| Firearms (either-sex) | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 2026-11-29 to 2026-11-29 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-28 | p.62 |
| Firearms (bucks only) | 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-26 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-01 | p.62 |
| Primitive Firearms (either-sex) | 2026-10-10 to 2026-10-16 | p.62 |
| Turkey | 2027-04-03 to 2027-05-02 | p.62 |
| Youth Lottery | 2027-03-27 to 2027-03-27 | p.62 |
| and Waterfowl | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 2026-11-30 to 2026-12-11 2027-01-02 to 2027-02-28 | p.62 |
| Feral Hogs | 2026-09-19 to 2027-01-01 2027-01-02 to 2027-02-28 | p.62 |
Rules and notes
Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. All or portions of the area may be closed daily due to military activities. Information on open areas and special ATV regulations can be accessed at the following website: https://home.army.mil/polk/my-Fort-Polk/fort-Polkhunting. Hunters are cautioned not to pick up any foreign material or objects while hunting on the WMA. Also, it is mandatory for hunters to check the open area maps, located at check stations, daily for sudden closures. Fishing: Magnet fishing is prohibited. Physically Challenged Wheelchair-Confined Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Check WMA map for location and call Lake Charles or Baton Rouge offices for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only. Same deer seasons listed below.
Fishing: Special regulations pertaining to fishing are posted at specific lakes.