Sabine WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Sabine WMA is 7,571 acres of public hunting land in Sabine Parish, owned by Manulife Investment Management (6,217 acres), Martin Timberlands (493 acres), Red Oak Timber Company (120 acres) and Weyerhaeuser (100 acres). Its 2026-27 schedule sets 4 kinds of deer hunt: archery, youth & physically challenged, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex), except bucks only Nov. 2-25 and Dec. 5-13. Turkey season is open: general lottery Apr. 9-11 & 23-25.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Sabine WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 7,571 acres (LDWF's legal acres); 7,148 acres measured on LDWF's boundary map |
|---|---|
| Parish | Sabine |
| Owner | Manulife Investment Management (6,217 acres), Martin Timberlands (493 acres), Red Oak Timber Company (120 acres) and Weyerhaeuser (100 acres) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, youth & physically challenged, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex), except bucks only Nov. 2-25 and Dec. 5-13 |
| Primitive firearms | Oct. 26-Nov. 1 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Oct. 24-25 and Nov. 27-29 (either-sex); Nov. 2-25 and Dec. 5-13 (bucks only) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Turkey General Lottery: Apr. 9-11 & 23-25. Hunting by pre-application lottery only |
| LDWF contact | adailey@wlf.la.gov or 318.487.5885 |
| Nearest towns | Zwolle (4 mi), Many (4 mi) and Fisher (7 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Sabine WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31, except (bucks only) Nov. 2-25 and Dec. 5-13 |
| Deer Youth & Physically Challenged | Either-sex | Oct. 17-18 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Oct. 24-25 and Nov. 27-29, self-clearing permit. |
| Deer Firearms | Bucks only | Nov. 2-25 and Dec. 5-13 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Oct. 26-Nov. 1 |
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 Sabine 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. 17-18 & 24-25 and Nov. 27-29 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and squirrel hunting with dogs allowed Dec. 19-Feb. 28. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Dec. 19-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Sabine WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
- Area Closed: Oct. 17-18 to all except Youth Deer Hunters.
- All gates closed March 1-Aug. 31. Walk-in only.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Sabine WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Sabine Parish | 7,148 |
The parish acres are measured on LDWF's boundary map, which comes to 7,148 acres; the 7,571 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 Sabine WMA?
Highways through the area: US 171. Nearest towns: Zwolle (4 miles), Many (4 miles), Fisher (7 miles) and Noble (8 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Sabine.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Fort Polk North WMA (16.1 miles), Clear Creek WMA (30.6 miles), Fort Polk-Vernon WMA (35.1 miles) and Walnut Hill WMA (36.1 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Sabine WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31, except (bucks only) Nov. 2-25 and Dec. 5-13; Deer Youth & Physically Challenged (either-sex): Oct. 17-18; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 24-25 and Nov. 27-29, self-clearing permit; Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 2-25 and Dec. 5-13; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Oct. 26-Nov. 1. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Sabine WMA open for turkey hunting?
Yes: Turkey General Lottery: Apr. 9-11 & 23-25. Hunting by pre-application lottery only.
What parish is Sabine WMA in?
Sabine Parish, measured on LDWF's boundary.
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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.