The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announces the 2025-26 Louisiana deer hunting season will begin Saturday, Sept. 20, in Deer Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10 when archery season opens.Archery seasons in the other state deer areas will begin Oct. 1. Deer hunters are required to have a basic hunting license and deer license, or an equivalent combination. A youth hunting license...