Acadiana Conservation Corridor: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Acadiana Conservation Corridor is 2,285 acres of public hunting land in St. Landry, Avoyelles, Rapides and Evangeline parishes, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Lafayette office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets one deer hunt, archery: Oct. 1-15 (bucks only); Oct. 16-Feb. 15 (either-sex). Turkey season is closed on the area.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Acadiana Conservation CorridorOther LDWF WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,285 acres (LDWF's legal acres); 2,145 acres measured on LDWF's boundary map |
|---|---|
| Parish | St. Landry, Avoyelles, Rapides, Evangeline |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 2002 |
| Deer hunts | Archery |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-15 (bucks only); Oct. 16-Feb. 15 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | sdartez@wlf.la.gov or 337.262.2080 |
| Nearest towns | Cheneyville (2 mi), Bunkie (4 mi) and Washington (5 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Acadiana Conservation Corridor?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Bucks only | Oct. 1-15 |
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 16-Feb. 15 |
Source: LDWF 2026-27 individual WMA hunting schedules, A to K (eRegulations edition), read October 2026. On WMAs, deer seasons are for legal antlered deer unless a hunt says either-sex. LDWF's schedule is the final word.
What else can you hunt on Acadiana Conservation Corridor, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| All other seasons | All other seasons closed. |
What rules apply on Acadiana Conservation Corridor?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. No motorized vehicles allowed and no access via I-49 right-of way.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Acadiana Conservation Corridor in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| St. Landry Parish | 811 |
| Avoyelles Parish | 619 |
| Rapides Parish | 394 |
| Evangeline Parish | 320 |
The parish acres are measured on LDWF's boundary map, which comes to 2,145 acres; the 2,285 acres at the top of this page are LDWF's legal acres. The two figures are from different LDWF sources.
Measured by FilledTag on LDWF Wildlife Management Area boundaries, September 2025 and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 parish boundaries.
How do you get to Acadiana Conservation Corridor?
Highways within 5 miles: I-49, US 71, LA 182 and LA 29. Nearest towns: Cheneyville (2 miles), Bunkie (4 miles), Washington (5 miles) and Lecompte (6 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Acadiana Conservation Corridor.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Thistlethwaite WMA (1.8 miles), Alexander State Forest WMA (8.1 miles), Spring Bayou WMA (17.3 miles) and Marsh Bayou WMA (17.4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Acadiana Conservation Corridor in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15; Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16-Feb. 15. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Acadiana Conservation Corridor open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Acadiana Conservation Corridor in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Acadiana Conservation Corridor in?
St. Landry Parish (811 acres), Avoyelles Parish (619 acres), Rapides Parish (394 acres) and Evangeline Parish (320 acres), measured on LDWF's boundary.
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