Boeuf WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Boeuf WMA is 51,110 acres of public hunting land in Caldwell, Catahoula and Franklin parishes, 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.
Boeuf WMAOther LDWF WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 51,110 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1977 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, youth, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Primitive firearms | Nov. 14-15, Nov. 16-20, Dec. 19-Jan. 1 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Nov. 27-29 (either-sex); Dec. 5-18 (bucks only) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | mmcgee@wlf.la.gov or 318.343.4044 |
| Nearest towns | Columbia (5 mi), Harrisonburg (7 mi) and Grayson (7 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Boeuf WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 |
| Deer Youth | Either-sex | Oct. 10-11 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 27-29, self-clearing permit. |
| Deer Firearms | Bucks only | Dec. 5-18 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 14-15, mandatory deer check. Nov. 16-20, self-clearing permit. Dec. 19-Jan. 1 |
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 Boeuf 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. 10-11 (South of LA 4 only), and Nov. 27-29 and except spring squirrel season will be open May 1-9 only, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting from Nov. 1-Feb. 28, except closed during any gun deer season (modern or primitive firearms). Open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9 with or without dogs. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, same as outside, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed same as outside. Waterfowl Sanctuary closed to all public access Nov. 1-March 7. See map for details. Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 26-27. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Sept. 12-25 and Jan. 2-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Boeuf WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Internal combustion engines and craft limited to 10 Hp rating or less in the Greentree Reservoir. All motorized vessels prohibited after 12 noon in the Greentree Reservoir.
- Limited Access Areas: See WMA map for locations.
- Area Closed: Closed to all south of LA 4 except Youth Deer Hunters when youth deer season is open (Oct. 10-11). North of LA 4 open to all activities.
- CWD Management Zone: Attention deer hunters, Boeuf WMA is located within a CWD Management Zone. See Chronic Wasting Disease for more information about deer carcass transport regulations.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Boeuf WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish | 42,198 |
| Catahoula Parish | 9,797 |
| Franklin Parish | 223 |
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 Boeuf WMA?
Highways through the area: LA 4, LA 133, LA 559 and LA 848. Nearest towns: Columbia (5 miles), Harrisonburg (7 miles), Grayson (7 miles) and Sicily Island (7 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Boeuf.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: J.C. “Sonny” Gilbert WMA (next to it), Russell Sage WMA (3.5 miles), Big Lake WMA (18.8 miles) and Buckhorn WMA (22.2 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Boeuf WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31; Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 10-11; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-29, self-clearing permit; Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 5-18; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 14-15, mandatory deer check. Nov. 16-20, self-clearing permit. Dec. 19-Jan. 1. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Boeuf WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Boeuf WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Boeuf WMA in?
Caldwell Parish (42,198 acres), Catahoula Parish (9,797 acres) and Franklin Parish (223 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.