Big Colewa Bayou WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Big Colewa Bayou WMA is 899 acres of public hunting land in West Carroll and Morehouse parishes, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Monroe office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 2 kinds of deer hunt: archery and physically challenged deer hunting area, with 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.
Big Colewa Bayou WMAOther LDWF WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 899 acres (LDWF's owner acres); 947 acres measured on LDWF's boundary map |
|---|---|
| Parish | West Carroll, Morehouse |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1993 |
| Deer hunts | Archery and physically challenged deer hunting area |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (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 | Pioneer (4 mi), Forest (4 mi) and Epps (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Big Colewa Bayou WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 |
| Physically Challenged Deer Hunting Area | Either-sex and bucks-only days | Nov. 27-29, either-sex. Dec. 12-27, bucks only |
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 Big Colewa Bayou WMA, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Small Game and Waterfowl | Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 12 noon. Beagles allowed for rabbit hunting Jan. 1-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, beagle area 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. |
What rules apply on Big Colewa Bayou WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. All nighttime activities prohibited.
- Physically Challenged Wheelchair-confined Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Call Monroe field office for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Big Colewa Bayou WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| West Carroll Parish | 919 |
| Morehouse Parish | 28 |
The parish acres are measured on LDWF's boundary map, which comes to 947 acres; the 899 acres at the top of this page are LDWF's owner 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 Big Colewa Bayou WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: LA 585, LA 2, LA 17 and LA 588. Nearest towns: Pioneer (4 miles), Forest (4 miles), Epps (6 miles) and Oak Grove (7 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Big Colewa Bayou.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Bayou Macon WMA (8.7 miles), Floy Ward McElroy WMA (14 miles), Russell Sage WMA (15.2 miles) and Big Lake WMA (29.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Big Colewa Bayou WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31; Physically Challenged Deer Hunting Area (either-sex and bucks-only days): Nov. 27-29, either-sex. Dec. 12-27, bucks only. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Big Colewa Bayou WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Big Colewa Bayou WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Big Colewa Bayou WMA in?
West Carroll Parish (919 acres) and Morehouse Parish (28 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.