Sherburne WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Sherburne WMA is 43,637 acres of public hunting land in Iberville, St. Martin, Pointe Coupee and St. Landry parishes, owned by LDWF (11,800 acres), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (15,220 acres) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (16,618 acres), run from LDWF's Lafayette office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets 6 kinds of deer hunt: archery, youth, physically challenged, youth lottery, firearms and primitive firearms, with archery Oct. 1-15 (bucks only); Oct. 16-Feb. 15 (either-sex). Some hunts are by LDWF lottery. 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.
Sherburne WMAOther LDWF WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 43,637 acres (LDWF's legal acres) |
|---|---|
| Parish | Iberville, St. Martin, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry |
| Owner | LDWF (11,800 acres), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (15,220 acres) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (16,618 acres) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Deer hunts | Archery, youth, physically challenged, youth lottery, firearms and primitive firearms |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-15 (bucks only); Oct. 16-Feb. 15 (either-sex) |
| Primitive firearms | Jan. 8-10 (either-sex) |
| Firearms deer | Nov. 27-28, Nov. 29 and Dec. 5-6 (either-sex); Dec. 26-Jan. 3 (bucks only) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | sdartez@wlf.la.gov or 337.262.2080 |
| Nearest towns | Krotz Springs (next to it), Maringouin (3 mi) and Rosedale (4 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Sherburne 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 and Physically Challenged | Either-sex | Oct. 31-Nov. 1. All other seasons closed. Self-clearing permits. |
| Deer Youth Lottery | Either-sex | Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Dec. 28 and Jan. 3 & 10. Hunting by pre-application lottery only. |
| Deer Firearms | Either-sex | Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29 and Dec. 5-6, self-clearing permit. |
| Deer Firearms | Bucks only | Dec. 26-Jan. 3 |
| Deer Primitive Firearms | Either-sex | Jan. 8-10 |
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 Sherburne WMA, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Waterfowl, Snipe, Rail and Gallinules | Same as outside except closed after 12 noon, and except closed Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 5-6. |
| Small Game | Same as outside except closed Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 5-6. Non-toxic shot only within waterfowl impoundments. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Nov. 1-Feb. 28, except closed during any gun deer season (modern or primitive firearms). Open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, same as outside. Youth Squirrel Hunt: Sept. 26-27. |
| Quail | Closed. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Sept. 12-27 and Jan. 11-Feb. 28. |
| Crawfishing | March 15-July 31. Crawfish harvest limited to 100 pounds per person per day. No traps or nets left overnight. No motorized water craft allowed on farm complexes. |
What rules apply on Sherburne WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
- South Farm: No hunting allowed on South Farm except lottery hunts and except open migratory game bird hunting is allowed during early teal season, statewide youth waterfowl seasons, and any open goose seasons that occur after the close of Duck Season.
- Physically Challenged Deer and Waterfowl Hunting Areas: Access restricted. Call the Lafayette Field Office for details. Hunting by reservation for wheelchair confined PCHP permittees only.
- Bird Dog Training Area: Open to bird dog training year-round except closed during either-sex modern firearm hunts for deer and opening weekend of first and second segments of dove season. Contact the Lafayette Field Office (337) 262-2080) for more information.
- Area Closed: Closed Oct. 31-Nov. 1 to all hunters, except youth and physically challenged deer hunters.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Sherburne WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Iberville Parish | 19,976 |
| St. Martin Parish | 17,352 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 7,500 |
| St. Landry Parish | 49 |
Measured by FilledTag on LDWF Wildlife Management Area boundaries, September 2025 and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 parish boundaries. 15,683 acres of it overlap national wildlife refuge land on the federal map.
How do you get to Sherburne WMA?
Highways through the area: LA 975, I-10 and US 190. Nearest towns: Krotz Springs (next to it), Maringouin (3 miles), Rosedale (4 miles) and Grosse Tete (5 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Sherburne.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Thistlethwaite WMA (13.8 miles), Acadiana Conservation Corridor (22.4 miles), Tunica Hills WMA (26.9 miles) and Attakapas WMA (27.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Sherburne WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (bucks only): Oct. 1-15; Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16-Feb. 15; Deer Youth and Physically Challenged (either-sex): Oct. 31-Nov. 1. All other seasons closed. Self-clearing permits; Deer Youth Lottery (either-sex): Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Dec. 28 and Jan. 3 & 10. Hunting by pre-application lottery only; Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-28, mandatory deer check. Nov. 29 and Dec. 5-6, self-clearing permit; Deer Firearms (bucks only): Dec. 26-Jan. 3; the rest are in the table above. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Sherburne WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Sherburne WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Sherburne WMA in?
Iberville Parish (19,976 acres), St. Martin Parish (17,352 acres), Pointe Coupee Parish (7,500 acres) and St. Landry Parish (49 acres), measured on LDWF's boundary.
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