Walnut Hill WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Walnut Hill WMA is 595 acres of public hunting land in Vernon Parish, owned by LDWF, run from LDWF's Lake Charles office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets one deer hunt, archery: the same as the deer area's outside season (either-sex). Turkey season is open: same as the season outside the WMA.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Walnut Hill WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 595 acres (LDWF's legal acres); 436 acres measured on LDWF's boundary map |
|---|---|
| Parish | Vernon |
| Owner | LDWF |
| Established | 1996 |
| Deer hunts | Archery |
| Archery deer | Same as the deer area's outside season (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Same as outside |
| LDWF contact | wsmith@wlf.la.gov or 337.491.2575 |
| Nearest towns | Simpson (5 mi), Leesville (11 mi) and New Llano (12 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Walnut Hill WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Same as outside. |
"Same as outside" is LDWF's term: the season follows the dates of the deer area the land lies in (the deer area table is on the Louisiana hunting page).
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 Walnut Hill WMA, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Small Game | Same as outside 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. 2-Feb. 28. On that portion designated as Small Game Emphasis Area, beagles are allowed for rabbit and dogs are allowed for squirrel Oct. 3-Feb. 28, and training of beagles for rabbit and dogs for squirrel allowed June 1-Aug. 31. |
| Raccoon (nighttime) | Sept. 12-27 and Jan. 2-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Walnut Hill WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Walnut Hill WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Vernon Parish | 436 |
The parish acres are measured on LDWF's boundary map, which comes to 436 acres; the 595 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 Walnut Hill WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: LA 28, LA 8, LA 121 and LA 469. Nearest towns: Simpson (5 miles), Leesville (11 miles), New Llano (12 miles) and Anacoco (15 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Walnut Hill.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: Fort Polk North WMA (2.5 miles), Fort Polk-Vernon WMA (3.1 miles), Clear Creek WMA (18.8 miles) and West Bay WMA (26.6 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Walnut Hill WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Same as outside. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Walnut Hill WMA open for turkey hunting?
Yes: Turkey: Same as outside.
What parish is Walnut Hill WMA in?
Vernon 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.