Louisiana Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Open nowLouisiana's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-19 and closes 2027-02-07.
Last verified September 25, 2026Louisiana wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Opens in 48 days
West Zone
Regular (segment 1)
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- December 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 55 days
East Zone
Regular (segment 1)
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- December 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- New two-zone (East/West) layout for 2026-30
- Opens in 83 days
East Zone
Regular (segment 2)
- Opens
- December 19, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 83 days
West Zone
Regular (segment 2)
- Opens
- December 19, 2026
- Closes
- January 24, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 48 days
Statewide
Regular
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- February 7, 2027
- Bag limit
- Closed Dec 7-18 (split Nov 14-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Feb 7)
- Open now
Statewide
September teal
- Opens
- September 19, 2026
- Closes
- September 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Louisiana's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-19 and closes 2027-02-07.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.