Bayou Macon WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Bayou Macon WMA is 6,919 acres of public hunting land in East Carroll Parish, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Monroe office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 4 kinds of deer hunt: archery, youth, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex). Some firearms days have a mandatory deer check. 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.
Bayou Macon WMAOther LDWF WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 6,919 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | East Carroll |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1991 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, youth, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Primitive firearms | Nov. 30-Dec. 6 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Nov. 27-28, Nov. 29 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | mmcgee@wlf.la.gov or 318.343.4044 |
| Nearest towns | Oak Grove (3 mi), Forest (5 mi) and Lake Providence (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Bayou Macon WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 |
| Deer Youth | Either-sex | Oct. 31-Nov. 1 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29, self-clearing permit. |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 30-Dec. 6 |
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 Bayou Macon WMA, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Small Game and Waterfowl | Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 12 noon and except closed Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 27-29. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 7-Feb. 28 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 19-Nov. 22, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1-Aug. 31. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Sept. 1-16 and Jan. 2-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Bayou Macon WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
- Area closed: Closed to all activities except youth deer hunters Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
- All night activities prohibited except as otherwise provided.
- Operation of internal combustion engine powered vessels prohibited 12 noon - 4 a.m. from Nov. 1-Jan. 31. See WMA map for locations.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Bayou Macon WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish | 7,080 |
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 Bayou Macon WMA?
Highways through the area: LA 2. Nearest towns: Oak Grove (3 miles), Forest (5 miles), Lake Providence (6 miles) and Pioneer (8 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Bayou Macon.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Big Colewa Bayou WMA (8.7 miles), Floy Ward McElroy WMA (30.3 miles), Russell Sage WMA (34.3 miles) and Big Lake WMA (37.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Bayou Macon WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31; Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 31-Nov. 1; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29, self-clearing permit; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 30-Dec. 6. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Bayou Macon WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Bayou Macon WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Bayou Macon WMA in?
East Carroll Parish, measured on LDWF's boundary.
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You need a WMA Access Permit, a Self-Clearing Permit for each visit and the licenses and tags for what you hunt. The WMA rules on one page. FilledTag is not part of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; seasons and rules are copied from LDWF, acres and maps from its WMA layer, each with its source above.