Flatwoods Savanna WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Flatwoods Savanna WMA is 426 acres of public hunting land in Allen Parish, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Lake Charles office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets one deer hunt, archery: Sept. 19-Jan. 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.
Flatwoods Savanna WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 426 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Allen |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 2025 |
| Deer hunts | Archery |
| Archery deer | Sept. 19-Jan. 15 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | klegleu@wlf.la.gov or 337-491-2299 |
| Nearest towns | Reeves (2 mi), Kinder (8 mi) and Fenton (10 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Flatwoods Savanna WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Sept. 19-Jan. 15 |
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 Flatwoods Savanna WMA, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Small Game and Waterfowl | Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 12 noon, and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. Beagles are allowed for rabbits and dogs are allowed for squirrels Jan. 2-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Flatwoods Savanna WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Flatwoods Savanna WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Allen Parish | 418 |
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 Flatwoods Savanna WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 190, LA 383 and LA 113. Nearest towns: Reeves (2 miles), Kinder (8 miles), Fenton (10 miles) and Oberlin (15 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Flatwoods Savanna.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: West Bay WMA (13.9 miles), Marsh Bayou WMA (31.6 miles), Fort Polk-Vernon WMA (34.8 miles) and Clear Creek WMA (36.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Flatwoods Savanna WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Sept. 19-Jan. 15. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Flatwoods Savanna WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Flatwoods Savanna WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Flatwoods Savanna WMA in?
Allen 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.