Floy Ward McElroy WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Floy Ward McElroy WMA is 681 acres of public hunting land in Richland Parish, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Monroe office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 2 kinds of deer hunt: youth lottery and Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman Lottery Deer Hunt. Some hunts are by LDWF lottery. 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.
Floy Ward McElroy WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 681 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Richland |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1989 |
| Deer hunts | Youth lottery and Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman Lottery Deer Hunt |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | mmcgee@wlf.la.gov or 318.343.4044 |
| Nearest towns | Rayville (2 mi), Oak Ridge (8 mi) and Mangham (13 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Floy Ward McElroy WMA?
Limit 1 deer per participant per weekend for all hunts.
Lottery: Hunting by pre-application lottery only.
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Lottery | Not stated on the schedule | Dec. 12-13 & 26-27 and Jan. 9-10. Restricted to those selected as a result of the pre-application lottery. |
| Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman Lottery Deer Hunt | Not stated on the schedule | Dec. 5-6. Hunt restricted to those that have successfully completed the Becoming an Outdoors Woman Deer Management course. Must be hunter education certified. Contact LDWF Education Section at (318) 345-3912 for more information. |
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 rules apply on Floy Ward McElroy WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
- Access restricted. Contact Monroe Field Office for information.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Floy Ward McElroy WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Richland Parish | 689 |
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 Floy Ward McElroy WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: I-20, LA 137, LA 133 and US 80. Nearest towns: Rayville (2 miles), Oak Ridge (8 miles), Mangham (13 miles) and Collinston (14 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Floy Ward McElroy.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Russell Sage WMA (8.5 miles), Big Colewa Bayou WMA (14 miles), Big Lake WMA (21.7 miles) and Boeuf WMA (24.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Floy Ward McElroy WMA in 2026-27?
Youth Lottery: Dec. 12-13 & 26-27 and Jan. 9-10. Restricted to those selected as a result of the pre-application lottery; Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman Lottery Deer Hunt: Dec. 5-6. Hunt restricted to those that have successfully completed the Becoming an Outdoors Woman Deer Management course. Must be hunter education certified. Contact LDWF Education Section at (318) 345-3912 for more information. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Floy Ward McElroy WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Floy Ward McElroy WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Floy Ward McElroy WMA in?
Richland Parish, measured on LDWF's boundary.
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Use the map while you wait for your plan.
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.