Salvador and Timken WMAs: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Salvador and Timken WMAs are 39,314 acres of public hunting land in St. Charles Parish, owned by LDWF (31,956 acres) and the New Orleans City Park Improvement Association (2,867 acres), run from LDWF's Lafayette office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 4 kinds of deer hunt: archery, youth, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Nov. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex). 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.
Salvador and Timken WMAsOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 39,314 acres (LDWF's legal acres); 36,921 acres measured on LDWF's boundary map, in 2 parts |
|---|---|
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Owner | LDWF (31,956 acres) and New Orleans City Park Improvement Association (2,867 acres) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, youth, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Nov. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Primitive firearms | Dec. 21-27 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Nov. 20-22 (either-sex); Nov. 23-Dec. 20 (bucks only) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | jdonovan@wlf.la.gov or 504.284.5264; jdonovan@wlf.la.gov or 504.284.5264 |
| Nearest towns | Harahan (4 mi), Jean Lafitte (6 mi) and Westwego (6 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Salvador and Timken WMAs?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Nov. 1-Jan. 31 |
| Deer Youth | Either-sex | Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 20-22 |
| Deer Firearms | Bucks only | Nov. 23-Dec. 20 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Dec. 21-27 |
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 Salvador and Timken WMAs, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Waterfowl | Same as outside, except Closed after 12 noon. |
| Small Game | Same as outside except closed October through December. Beagles allowed for rabbits Jan. 1-Feb. 28. |
| Feral Hogs | May be taken by properly licensed hunters from Oct. 1-Feb. 28. In addition, hunters may hunt feral hogs with archery equipment, shotguns loaded with buckshot or slugs, or rimfire rifles no larger than .22 caliber from Feb. 16-March 31. Hunters must also display 400 square inches of Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink and wear a Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink cap during special shotgun season for feral hogs. |
| Recreational Fishing | The harvest of all fish, shrimp, crabs and crawfish are for recreational purposes only and any commercial use is prohibited. Shrimp: may be taken by the use of cast nets only. During the inside open shrimp season, 25 lbs per boat per day (heads on) maximum shall be permitted. Size count to conform with open season requirements. During the inside closed season, 10 lbs per boat per day (heads on) maximum may be taken for bait. All castnet contents shall be contained and bycatch returned to the water immediately. Fish: may be taken only by rod and reel or hand lines for recreational purposes. Crabs: may be taken only through the use of hand lines or nets; however, none are to remain set overnight. Twelve dozen crabs maximum are allowed per boat or vehicle per day. Crawfish: may be harvested in unrestricted portions of the WMA and shall be limited to 100 lbs per person per day. Fishing gear used to catch crawfish shall not remain set overnight. |
| Experimental Nighttime Activity Season | 12 a.m., June 1 through official sunrise Aug. 15. Nighttime activities LIMITED to the take of frogs and fishing with a rod and reel. All other nighttime activities prohibited. Daily limit of 50 frogs per vessel in aggregate (bull frogs/pig frogs). If engaged in frogging on or while traversing the WMA, all frogs in possession will be deemed to have been taken from the WMA. At no time may anyone possess more than one daily limit of frogs while on the water. Experimental Nighttime Activity Size Limit: (Measured from the tip of the muzzle to the posterior end of the body between the hind legs). Bull frogs harvested must be 5 inches or larger. Pig frogs harvested must be 3 inches or larger. Check out portion of self-clearing permit must include boat registration number under the comments section. Possession of firearms while participation in any experimental nighttime activity is prohibited. |
What rules apply on Salvador and Timken WMAs?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Permits available at Pier 90, Bayou Gauche, Bayou Segnette State Park landings, and at Airboat Adventures in Lafitte or through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal.
- Vessels/Vehicles: All ATVs/UTVs, motorcycles, horses and mules prohibited. Use of mud boats powered by internal combustion engines with more than four cylinders is prohibited. Pulling boats over levees, dams or water control structures or any other activities which cause detriment to the integrity of levees, dams and water control structures is prohibited.
- Area Closed: During the month of October to all activities except fishing, Youth Deer Hunters and Youth Waterfowl Hunters, if the latter is provided for.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Salvador and Timken WMAs in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| St. Charles Parish | 36,921 |
The parish acres are measured on LDWF's boundary map, which comes to 36,921 acres; the 39,314 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 Salvador and Timken WMAs?
Highways within 5 miles: US 90, LA 18, LA 3134 and LA 45. Nearest towns: Harahan (4 miles), Jean Lafitte (6 miles), Westwego (6 miles) and Kenner (8 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Salvador and Timken.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Maurepas Swamp WMA (13.7 miles), Lake Boeuf WMA (15.2 miles), Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA (15.4 miles) and Manchac WMA (23.8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Salvador and Timken WMAs in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Nov. 1-Jan. 31; Deer Youth (either-sex): Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 20-22; Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 23-Dec. 20; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 21-27. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Salvador and Timken WMAs open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Salvador and Timken WMAs in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Salvador and Timken WMAs in?
St. Charles Parish, measured on LDWF's boundary.
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