Pointe aux Chenes WMA
Digest lists: LDWF (35,267 acres, Lafayette Office)
Seasons
| Season | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Hogs | 2026-10-01 to 2027-02-28 2027-02-16 to 2027-03-31 | p.65 |
| Archery (bucks only) | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-15 | p.65 |
| Archery (either-sex) | 2026-10-16 to 2027-02-15 | p.65 |
| Firearms (bucks only) | 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 2026-12-12 to 2026-12-18 | p.65 |
Closures and access
| Notice | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vessels/Vehicles | 2027-04-01 to 2027-04-01 | p.65 |
Rules and notes
Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Self-clearing permits available at Island Road Boat Launch, Grand Bayou Boat Launch, WMA Campground/Pirogue Launch, Pointe Aux Chene Marina, Bayou Blue Boat Launch, and at Point Farm gate behind Montegut Middle School or through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal. All nighttime activities prohibited, EXCEPT that hunters may enter the WMA no earlier than 4 a.m. and must check out and exit the WMA no later than two hours after sunset, or as otherwise specified. Possession of more than one daily limit of fish/crab/shrimp while on the WMA is prohibited. Trapping is allowed only by written agreement with LDWF, Coastal WMAs, Wildlife Division. Parking of vehicles on levees prohibited. Fishing, crabbing, cast netting or any other activities or trespassing on water control structures are prohibited.
All Pointe-aux-Chenes Property EXCEPT Point Farm Unit and Restricted Areas
Waterfowl: Same as outside, EXCEPT CLOSED after 12 noon.