Sandy Hollow WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Sandy Hollow WMA is 4,655 acres of public hunting land in Tangipahoa Parish, owned by LDWF (4,473 acres) and the Tangipahoa Parish School Board (182 acres), run from LDWF's Hammond office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 5 kinds of deer hunt: archery, youth, physically challenged, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex). Turkey season is open: April 3-18; youth lottery March 26-27.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Sandy Hollow WMAOther LDWF WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 4,655 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Tangipahoa |
| Owner | LDWF (4,473 acres) and Tangipahoa Parish School Board (182 acres) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, youth, physically challenged, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Primitive firearms | Dec. 12-18 and Dec. 26-Jan. 3 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 19-20 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | April 3-18; Turkey Youth Lottery: March 26-27 |
| LDWF contact | fburks@wlf.la.gov or 985.543.4777 |
| Nearest towns | Tangipahoa (5 mi), Roseland (6 mi) and Kentwood (7 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Sandy Hollow WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 |
| Deer Youth and Physically Challenged | Either-sex | Nov. 7-8 |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 19-20 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Dec. 12-18 and Dec. 26-Jan. 3 |
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 Sandy Hollow 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. 7-8 & 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 Jan. 4-Feb. 28. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1-Aug. 31. Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 26-27. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Jan. 4-Feb. 28. |
| Mourning Dove | Sept. 5 & 12 through the end of first split. Closed Sept. 6-11 of first split. Second and third splits are same as outside except youth hunt on Northern Tract (north of LA 10) during the opening day of the first split (Sept. 5). Hunt restricted to youths 17 or younger and supervising adult who must be 18 years of age or older. The supervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times. |
What rules apply on Sandy Hollow WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. No hunting with firearms south of Jackson Road, except school board tract, on days of scheduled field trials. Dates of field trials are listed on the check stations or can be obtained from the Hammond Field Office (985) 543-4777).
- Bird Dog Training: Sept. 7-Nov. 8 and Feb. 1-28, except restricted to that portion south of LA 10 and west of LA 1061 (see WMA map) and except blank pistols only. Wild birds only (use of pen-raised birds prohibited).
- Bird Dog Training Area: An area has been designated to allow use of released birds for dog training purposes. Open year-round except closed during either-sex modern firearm hunts for deer, WMA turkey season and opening weekend of the first segment of dove season. Contact the Hammond Field Office (985) 543-4777) for more information.
- Bird Dog Field Trials: Permit required from the Hammond Field Office.
- Horseback Riding: Self-clearing permit required. Organized trail rides prohibited. Riding allowed only on designated roads and trails (See WMA Map). Horses and mules are specifically prohibited during turkey and gun season for deer except as allowed for bird dog field trials. No horses or mules on green planted areas. Horse-drawn conveyances are prohibited.
- Area Closed: Closed to all hunters Nov. 7-8 except for youth and physically challenged hunters.
- Physically Challenged Wheelchair-Confined Deer Hunting Area: Access restricted. Check WMA map for locations and call Hammond office for details and applications. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Sandy Hollow WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Tangipahoa Parish | 4,703 |
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 Sandy Hollow WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: LA 10, LA 1054, LA 1061 and LA 440. Nearest towns: Tangipahoa (5 miles), Roseland (6 miles), Kentwood (7 miles) and Amite City (8 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Sandy Hollow.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Tangipahoa Parish School Board WMA (5.5 miles), Hutchinson Creek WMA (11.3 miles), Bogue Chitto WMA (12 miles) and Lake Ramsay Savannah WMA (19.5 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Sandy Hollow WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31; Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Nov. 7-8; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 19-20; Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Dec. 12-18 and Dec. 26-Jan. 3. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Sandy Hollow WMA open for turkey hunting?
Yes: Turkey: April 3-18; Turkey Youth Lottery: March 26-27.
What parish is Sandy Hollow WMA in?
Tangipahoa Parish, 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.