Fort Polk North WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Fort Polk North WMA is 74,309 acres of public hunting land in Vernon, Sabine and Natchitoches parishes, owned by the U.S. Army, run from LDWF's Lake Charles office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 3 kinds of deer hunt: archery, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Sept. 19-Jan. 15 (either-sex except bucks only during bucks-only firearms dates). Some firearms days have a mandatory deer check. Turkey season is open: April 3-May 2; youth lottery March 27.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Fort Polk North WMAOther LDWF WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 74,309 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Vernon, Sabine, Natchitoches |
| Owner | U.S. Army |
| Established | 2013 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Sept. 19-Jan. 15 (either-sex except bucks only during bucks-only firearms dates) |
| Primitive firearms | Oct. 10-16 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 29, Nov. 27-28 (either-sex); Nov. 2-26 and Dec. 12-Jan. 1 (bucks only) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | April 3-May 2; Turkey Youth Lottery: March 27. Hunting by pre-application lottery only |
| LDWF contact | klegleu@wlf.la.gov or 337-491-2299 |
| Nearest towns | Simpson (next to it), Anacoco (3 mi) and Hornbeck (3 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Fort Polk North WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex except bucks only during bucks-only firearms dates | Sept. 19-Jan. 15, either-sex when bucks only firearms is closed |
| Deer Firearms | Bucks only | Nov. 2-26 and Dec. 12-Jan. 1 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 29, self-clearing permit. Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Oct. 10-16, self-clearing permit. |
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 Fort Polk North 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. 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 27-29, and except closed to squirrel hunting during the spring season. Squirrel hunting with dogs allowed Nov. 30-Dec. 11 and Jan. 2-Feb. 28. Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink must be worn when bucks only gun hunts for deer are in progress. |
| Feral Hogs | May be taken by properly licensed hunters from Sept. 19-Jan. 1. In addition, hunters may hunt feral hogs with shotguns loaded with buckshot or slugs from Jan. 2-Feb. 28. Hunters must display 400 square inches of Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink and wear a Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink cap during special shotgun season for feral hogs. |
What rules apply on Fort Polk North WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. All or portions of the area may be closed daily due to military activities. Hunters are cautioned not to pick up any foreign material or objects while hunting on the WMA. Also, it is mandatory for hunters to check the open area maps, located at check stations, daily for sudden closures.
- Fishing: Magnet fishing is prohibited.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Fort Polk North WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Vernon Parish | 59,890 |
| Sabine Parish | 10,429 |
| Natchitoches Parish | 5,206 |
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 Fort Polk North WMA?
Highways through the area: LA 117. Nearest towns: Simpson (next to it), Anacoco (3 miles), Hornbeck (3 miles) and Leesville (7 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Fort Polk North.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Walnut Hill WMA (2.5 miles), Fort Polk-Vernon WMA (6.3 miles), Clear Creek WMA (12.4 miles) and Sabine WMA (16.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Fort Polk North WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex except bucks only during bucks-only firearms dates): Sept. 19-Jan. 15, either-sex when bucks only firearms is closed; Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 2-26 and Dec. 12-Jan. 1; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 31-Nov. 1 and Nov. 29, self-clearing permit. Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 10-16, self-clearing permit. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Fort Polk North WMA open for turkey hunting?
Yes: Turkey: April 3-May 2; Turkey Youth Lottery: March 27. Hunting by pre-application lottery only.
What parish is Fort Polk North WMA in?
Vernon Parish (59,890 acres), Sabine Parish (10,429 acres) and Natchitoches Parish (5,206 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.