Bayou Pierre WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Bayou Pierre WMA is 2,799 acres of public hunting land in Red River and De Soto parishes, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Minden office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets one deer hunt, archery: Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (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.
Bayou Pierre WMAOther LDWF WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,799 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Red River, De Soto |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1992 |
| Deer hunts | Archery |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | jjohnson@wlf.la.gov or 318.371.3050 |
| Nearest towns | Mansfield (13 mi), Stonewall (13 mi) and Hall Summit (13 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Bayou Pierre WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31. |
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 Pierre WMA, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Waterfowl | Desoto Tract portion same as outside except closed after 12 noon. Remainder of WMA closed to waterfowl hunting. Physically Challenged Wheelchair-Confined Waterfowl Blind: PCHP Waterfowl Blind available on Desoto Tract for use by PCHP Wheelchair Bound class only. One helper allowed to hunt per qualified PCHP permittee. PCHP blind use is first come/first serve. |
| Small Game | Same as outside. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 19-Feb. 28 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Dec. 19-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Bayou Pierre WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
- Waterfowl Refuge is closed to all hunting, trapping and fishing except for archery hunting for deer, which is allowed on the entire area. Refuge is marked with “Waterfowl Refuge” signs.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Bayou Pierre WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Red River Parish | 1,947 |
| De Soto Parish | 889 |
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 Pierre WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: I-49, LA 1, LA 509 and LA 515. Nearest towns: Mansfield (13 miles), Stonewall (13 miles), Hall Summit (13 miles) and South Mansfield (14 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Bayou Pierre.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Loggy Bayou WMA (5.9 miles), John Franks WMA (29.1 miles), Bodcau WMA (33 miles) and Soda Lake WMA (33.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Bayou Pierre WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Bayou Pierre WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Bayou Pierre WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Bayou Pierre WMA in?
Red River Parish (1,947 acres) and De Soto Parish (889 acres), 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.