Little River WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Little River WMA is 6,045 acres of public hunting land in Grant and LaSalle parishes, owned by LDWF (4,936 acres), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (1,109 acres) and the Lasalle Parish School Board (441 acres), run from LDWF's Pineville office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 2 kinds of deer hunt: archery and firearms, with archery Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex), except bucks only Oct. 31-Nov. 15. Turkey season is open: 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.
Little River WMAOther LDWF WMAsNational forestLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 6,045 acres (LDWF's legal acres); 6,575 acres measured on LDWF's boundary map |
|---|---|
| Parish | Grant, LaSalle |
| Owner | LDWF (4,936 acres), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (1,109 acres) and Lasalle Parish School Board (441 acres) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Deer hunts | Archery and firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex), except bucks only Oct. 31-Nov. 15 |
| Firearms deer | Oct. 31-Nov. 15 (bucks only); Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 12-13 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | April 3-18 |
| LDWF contact | adailey@wlf.la.gov or 318.487.5885 |
| Nearest towns | Georgetown (3 mi), Tullos (8 mi) and Ball (9 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Little River WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31, except (bucks only) Oct. 31-Nov. 15 |
| Deer Firearms | Bucks only | Oct. 31-Nov. 15 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 12-13 |
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 Little River 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 spring squirrel season will be open May 1-9 only, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 19-Feb. 28. Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 26-27. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Jan. 10-Feb. 28. Nighttime Chase Only: May 1-Sept. 25, Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Raccoon hunters may use ATVs on designated trails during take seasons only. |
| Crawfish | March 1-July 31. 100 pounds per person per day. Recreational crawfishing only, no traps or nets left overnight. |
What rules apply on Little River WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Little River WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Grant Parish | 5,523 |
| LaSalle Parish | 1,049 |
The parish acres are measured on LDWF's boundary map, which comes to 6,575 acres; the 6,045 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 Little River WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: US 165, LA 8, LA 500 and LA 524. Nearest towns: Georgetown (3 miles), Tullos (8 miles), Ball (9 miles) and Dry Prong (9 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Little River.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Camp Beauregard WMA (next to it), Dewey W. Wills WMA (4.2 miles), Alexander State Forest WMA (23.5 miles) and Spring Bayou WMA (27 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Little River WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31, except (bucks only) Oct. 31-Nov. 15; Deer Firearms (bucks only): Oct. 31-Nov. 15; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 12-13. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Little River WMA open for turkey hunting?
Yes: Turkey: April 3-18.
What parish is Little River WMA in?
Grant Parish (5,523 acres) and LaSalle Parish (1,049 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.