Maurepas Swamp WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Maurepas Swamp WMA is 112,615 acres of public hunting land in St. John the Baptist, St. James, Livingston and Ascension parishes, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Hammond office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 4 kinds of deer hunt: archery, youth, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Oct. 1-15 (bucks only); Oct. 16-Feb. 15 (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.
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| Size | 112,615 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | St. John the Baptist, St. James, Livingston, Ascension |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 2001 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, youth, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-15 (bucks only); Oct. 16-Feb. 15 (either-sex) |
| Primitive firearms | Jan. 10 & 18-24 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Nov. 27-28, Nov. 29 (either-sex); Dec. 19-Jan. 3 (bucks only) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | fburks@wlf.la.gov or 985.543.4777 |
| Nearest towns | Lutcher (next to it), Sorrento (next to it) and Gramercy (next to it) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Maurepas Swamp WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Bucks only | Oct. 1-15 |
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 16-Feb. 15 |
| Deer Youth | Either-sex | Nov. 7-8 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29, self-clearing permit. |
| Deer Firearms | Bucks only | Dec. 19-Jan. 3 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Jan. 10 & 18-24 |
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 Maurepas Swamp 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 open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. Beagle allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 25-Feb. 28. Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 26-27. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Jan. 25-Feb. 28. |
| Crawfish | 100 lbs per person per day. |
What rules apply on Maurepas Swamp WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. No loaded firearms or hunting allowed within 100 yards of Nature Trail. Camping limited to tent only in designated areas (see WMA map for locations). Motorized vehicles prohibited on Crusel Tract.
- Limited Use Area: Small game - shotgun only. Deer hunting - archery only. See WMA map for specific location.
- Area Closed: Nov. 7-8, to all hunters except Youth Deer Hunters.
- Benchmark Closure: Area closed to all deer hunting when USGS water level gauge at Airline Canal at Blind River near Gramercy, LA - 07380212 is at or above 2.25 gauge height, feet and reopens to deer hunting when water levels recede to 1.75 gauge height, feet following a closure.
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From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Maurepas Swamp WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| St. John the Baptist Parish | 40,456 |
| St. James Parish | 32,769 |
| Livingston Parish | 23,920 |
| Ascension Parish | 19,349 |
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 Maurepas Swamp WMA?
Highways through the area: I-10, I-55, US 51 and US 61. Nearest towns: Lutcher (next to it), Sorrento (next to it), Gramercy (next to it) and Killian (3 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Maurepas Swamp.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Manchac WMA (next to it), Joyce WMA (1.2 miles), Salvador and Timken WMAs (13.7 miles) and Elm Hall WMA (18.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Maurepas Swamp WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15; Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16-Feb. 15; Deer Youth (either-sex): Nov. 7-8; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29, self-clearing permit; Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 19-Jan. 3; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Jan. 10 & 18-24. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Maurepas Swamp WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Maurepas Swamp WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Maurepas Swamp WMA in?
St. John the Baptist Parish (40,456 acres), St. James Parish (32,769 acres), Livingston Parish (23,920 acres) and Ascension Parish (19,349 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.