Elm Hall WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Elm Hall WMA is 2,839 acres of public hunting land in Assumption Parish, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Lafayette office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 3 kinds of deer hunt: archery, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Oct. 1-15 (bucks only); Oct. 16-Feb. 15 (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.
Elm Hall WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,839 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Assumption |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1998 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-15 (bucks only); Oct. 16-Feb. 15 (either-sex) |
| Primitive firearms | Jan. 23-24 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Nov. 27-28 (either-sex); Nov. 29 and Dec. 26-Jan. 3 (bucks only) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | sdartez@wlf.la.gov or 337.262.2080 |
| Nearest towns | Napoleonville (3 mi), Donaldsonville (12 mi) and Morgan City (15 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Elm Hall WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Bucks only | Oct. 1-15 |
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 16-Feb. 15 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 27-28 |
| Deer Firearms | Bucks only | Nov. 29 and Dec. 26-Jan. 3 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Jan. 23-24 |
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 Elm Hall 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 Nov. 27-28 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 25-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Elm Hall WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. ATVs/UTVs prohibited.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Elm Hall WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Assumption Parish | 2,853 |
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 Elm Hall WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: LA 308, LA 70, LA 401 and LA 402. Nearest towns: Napoleonville (3 miles), Donaldsonville (12 miles), Morgan City (15 miles) and White Castle (15 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Elm Hall.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Attakapas WMA (12.5 miles), Maurepas Swamp WMA (18.5 miles), Lake Boeuf WMA (27.7 miles) and Atchafalaya Delta WMA (29.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Elm Hall WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15; Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16-Feb. 15; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-28; Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 29 and Dec. 26-Jan. 3; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Jan. 23-24. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Elm Hall WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Elm Hall WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Elm Hall WMA in?
Assumption 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.