Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA is 796 acres of public hunting land in St. Tammany 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; April 3-18.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Lake Ramsay Savannah WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 796 acres (LDWF's legal acres); 838 acres measured on LDWF's boundary map |
|---|---|
| Parish | St. Tammany |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1992 |
| 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; April 3-18 |
| LDWF contact | fburks@wlf.la.gov or 985.543.4777 |
| Nearest towns | Covington (4 mi), Folsom (6 mi) and Madisonville (8 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 |
Source: LDWF 2026-27 individual WMA hunting schedules, L to Z (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 Lake Ramsay Savannah 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 allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 2-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Foot traffic only. All vehicles restricted to parish roads and designated parking areas, except retrieval of game with ATVs allowed (see Wildlife Management Areas for details).
- Bird Dog Training Area: Open year-round except closed during WMA Turkey Season. Contact Hammond Field Office, (985) 543-4777, for more information.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| St. Tammany Parish | 838 |
The parish acres are measured on LDWF's boundary map, which comes to 838 acres; the 796 acres at the top of this page are LDWF's legal acres. The two figures are from different LDWF sources.
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 Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: LA 1077, I-12, US 190 and LA 25. Nearest towns: Covington (4 miles), Folsom (6 miles), Madisonville (8 miles) and Abita Springs (9 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Lake Ramsay Savannah.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Joyce WMA (9.4 miles), Bogue Chitto WMA (12.1 miles), Tangipahoa Parish School Board WMA (12.4 miles) and Manchac WMA (17.4 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA open for turkey hunting?
Yes: Turkey Youth: March 26-27; Turkey: April 3-18.
What parish is Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA in?
St. Tammany 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.