Spring Bayou WMA
Parishes: Avoyelles
Acres: 12506
Owner/lease: OWN
Contact: sdartez@wlf.la.gov or 337.262.2080
Established: 1966
Digest lists: LDWF (12,506 acres, Lafayette Office)
Seasons
| Season | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Archery (bucks only) | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-15 | p.69 |
| Archery (either-sex) | 2026-10-16 to 2027-02-15 | p.69 |
| Youth (either-sex) | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 | p.69 |
| Firearms (either-sex) | 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 | p.69 |
| Firearms (bucks only) | 2026-12-26 to 2027-01-10 | p.69 |
| Primitive Firearms (either-sex) | 2027-01-11 to 2027-01-17 | p.69 |
| Youth | 2027-04-17 to 2027-04-18 | p.69 |
| and Waterfowl | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 2027-05-01 to 2027-05-09 2027-01-18 to 2027-02-28 | p.69 |
| Squirrel Hunt | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-27 | p.69 |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | 2026-09-12 to 2026-09-27 2027-01-18 to 2027-02-28 | p.69 |
Closures and access
| Notice | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Crawfish | 2027-03-15 to 2027-07-31 | p.69 |
Rules and notes
Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. No hunting allowed in Headquarters area. Only overnight campers allowed in the improved Boggy Bayou Camping area. Rules and Regulations posted at campsite. Water skiing prohibited EXCEPT allowed in Old River and Grand Lac. AREA CLOSED: Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 to all hunters EXCEPT Youth Hunters.
Commercial Fishing: Gill and trammel nets 3.5 inches and greater, allowed from close of waterfowl seasons to last day of February, via permit only, issued from the Lafayette Field Office.