West Bay WMA
Parishes: Allen
Acres: 59189
Owner/lease: LEASE
Contact: wsmith@wlf.la.gov or 337.491.2575
Established: 1999
Digest lists: Manulife Investment Management, Roy O. Martin, AgVictus Capital Management, and Rayonier (59,189 acres, Lake Charles Office)
Seasons
| Season | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Archery (either-sex) | 2026-09-19 to 2027-01-15 | p.70 |
| Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex) | 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-25 | p.70 |
| Firearms (either-sex) | 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 | p.70 |
| Firearms (bucks only) | 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-26 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-01 | p.70 |
| Primitive Firearms (either-sex) | 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-08 | p.70 |
| Lottery | 2027-03-26 to 2027-03-27 | p.70 |
| and Waterfowl | 2026-10-24 to 2026-10-25 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 2026-11-01 to 2027-02-28 2027-05-01 to 2027-05-09 | p.70 |
| Squirrel Hunt | 2026-09-26 to 2026-09-27 | p.70 |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | 2027-01-02 to 2027-02-28 | p.70 |
Closures and access
| Notice | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|
| General Lottery | 2027-04-03 to 2027-04-04 2027-04-10 to 2027-04-11 2027-04-17 to 2027-04-18 | p.70 |
Rules and notes
Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Limited Use Area: Small game same as outside EXCEPT shotgun only. Deer hunting restricted to archery ONLY. See WMA map for specific location. PCHP Limited Use Area (PCHP Wheelchair Bound Hunting Area): Access restricted. Check WMA map for location and call Lake Charles or Baton Rouge office for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only. Same deer season as listed below. AREA CLOSED: Oct. 24-25, to all EXCEPT youth and physically challenged deer hunters.