Bogue Chitto WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Bogue Chitto WMA is 1,643 acres of public hunting land in Washington Parish, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Hammond office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets one deer hunt, archery: Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex). Turkey season is open: lottery April 3-4 & 10-11.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Bogue Chitto WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 1,643 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Washington |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 2025 |
| Deer hunts | Archery |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Turkey Lottery: April 3-4 & 10-11. Hunting by pre-application lottery only |
| LDWF contact | fburks@wlf.la.gov or 985.543.4777 |
| Nearest towns | Franklinton (7 mi), Folsom (8 mi) and Sun (11 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Bogue Chitto 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 Bogue Chitto WMA, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Small Game and Waterfowl | Same as outside except closed to waterfowl after 12 noon and squirrel hunting during the spring season. |
| Raccoon (Nighttime) | Feb. 1-28. |
What rules apply on Bogue Chitto WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Internal combustion engines prohibited. Trolling motors allowed.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Bogue Chitto WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Washington Parish | 1,640 |
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 Bogue Chitto WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: LA 16, LA 25, LA 60 and LA 1072. Nearest towns: Franklinton (7 miles), Folsom (8 miles), Sun (11 miles) and Bogalusa (14 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Bogue Chitto.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Tangipahoa Parish School Board WMA (9.8 miles), Sandy Hollow WMA (12 miles), Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA (12.1 miles) and Joyce WMA (22.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Bogue Chitto WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Bogue Chitto WMA open for turkey hunting?
Yes: Turkey Lottery: April 3-4 & 10-11. Hunting by pre-application lottery only.
What parish is Bogue Chitto WMA in?
Washington 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.