Hutchinson Creek WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Hutchinson Creek WMA is 129 acres of public hunting land in St. Helena 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: youth March 26-27; same as the season outside the WMA.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Hutchinson Creek WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 129 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | St. Helena |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1993 |
| Deer hunts | Archery |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Turkey Youth: March 26-27; Same as outside |
| LDWF contact | fburks@wlf.la.gov or 985.543.4777 |
| Nearest towns | Greensburg (4 mi), Tangipahoa (6 mi) and Kentwood (8 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Hutchinson Creek 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 Hutchinson Creek 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 squirrel season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 2-Feb. 28. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Sept. 12-27 and Jan. 2-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Hutchinson Creek WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Hutchinson Creek WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| St. Helena Parish | 132 |
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 Hutchinson Creek WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: LA 441, LA 10, LA 43 and LA 38. Nearest towns: Greensburg (4 miles), Tangipahoa (6 miles), Kentwood (8 miles) and Roseland (10 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Hutchinson Creek.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Sandy Hollow WMA (11.3 miles), Tangipahoa Parish School Board WMA (13.7 miles), Bogue Chitto WMA (30.1 miles) and Joyce WMA (32.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Hutchinson Creek WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Hutchinson Creek WMA open for turkey hunting?
Yes: Turkey Youth: March 26-27; Turkey: Same as outside.
What parish is Hutchinson Creek WMA in?
St. Helena 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.