Loggy Bayou WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Loggy Bayou WMA is 6,558 acres of public hunting land in Bossier and Bienville parishes, owned by LDWF (4,262 acres) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2,189 acres), run from LDWF's Minden office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 3 kinds of deer hunt: archery, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex). Some firearms days have a mandatory deer check. 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.
Loggy Bayou WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 6,558 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Bossier, Bienville |
| Owner | LDWF (4,262 acres) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2,189 acres) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Primitive firearms | Nov. 30-Dec. 6 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Nov. 27-28, Nov. 29 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | jjohnson@wlf.la.gov or 318.371.3050 |
| Nearest towns | Ringgold (8 mi), Hall Summit (8 mi) and Jamestown (12 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Loggy Bayou WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29, self-clearing permit. |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 30-Dec. 6 |
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 Loggy Bayou 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 Nov. 27-29, 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 Dec. 19-Feb. 28. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Dec. 19-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Loggy Bayou WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
- Limited Use Area: Small game and waterfowl same as rest of WMA. Deer hunting archery only. See WMA map for specific location.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Loggy Bayou WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Bossier Parish | 6,306 |
| Bienville Parish | 42 |
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 Loggy Bayou WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: LA 154, US 71, LA 1 and LA 4. Nearest towns: Ringgold (8 miles), Hall Summit (8 miles), Jamestown (12 miles) and Heflin (13 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Loggy Bayou.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Bayou Pierre WMA (5.9 miles), Bodcau WMA (24.6 miles), John Franks WMA (25.7 miles) and Soda Lake WMA (32 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Loggy Bayou WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29, self-clearing permit; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 30-Dec. 6. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Loggy Bayou WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Loggy Bayou WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Loggy Bayou WMA in?
Bossier Parish (6,306 acres) and Bienville Parish (42 acres), measured on LDWF's boundary.
Get a Louisiana hunt plan when they open
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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.