Legislation Provides for Special Deer Hunting Season for Honorably Discharged Louisiana Veterans on
“Louisiana has a long and rich tradition of those who serve our nation and protect our freedom. As the Sportsman’s Paradise, it is appropriate we show our appreciation with this special hunting season for these heroes,” said Thompson The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted in June the following dates for a special Resident Honorably Discharged Veterans Deer Season on private lands: Areas 1, 4, 5, 6, and 9: Oct. 25-31 Area 2: Oct. 11-17 Areas 3, 7, 8, and 10: Sept. 27-Oct. 3. This special deer season, which is available for youth (ages 17 and younger) and physically challenged hunters, precedes the opening weekend of regular firearms season. The 2014-15 Louisiana Hunting Regulations booklet contains the complete listing of all deer season dates in the 10 designated deer areas in the state. To view the booklet on line, go to http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/regulations .
For more information, contact Steve Smith at 225-765-2359 or 318-487-5885, or ssmith@wlf.la.gov.