Updated as of 10/1/2025 - Muzzleloaders: "Rifles or pistols, .44 caliber minimum, or shotguns 10 gauge or smaller, all of which must load exclusively from the muzzle, use black powder or approved substitute only, take ball, shot, or bullet projectile only, including saboted bullets. All of the above may be fitted with magnified scopes."
LOUISIANA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Hunts
| Season | Season Dates | Legal Game | Area |
| Primitive | Nov 8th - Nov 14th | Either-Sex | 1 |
| Primitive | Jan 19th - Jan 31st | Either-Sex | 1 |
| Primitive | Oct 18th - Oct 24th | Either-Sex | 2 |
| Primitive | Jan 12th - Jan 18th | Either-Sex | 2 |
| Primitive | Oct 12th - Oct 17th | Either-Sex | 3 |
| Primitive | Jan 5th - Jan 11th | Either-Sex | 3 |
| Primitive | Nov 8th - Nov 14th | Either-Sex | 4 |
| Primitive | Jan 19th - Jan 31st | Either-Sex | 4 |
| Primitive | Nov 8th - Nov 14th | Either-Sex | 5 |
| Primitive | Jan 19th - Jan 31st | Bucks Only | 5 |
| Primitive | Nov 8th - Nov 14th | Either-Sex | 6 |
| Primitive | Jan 19th - Jan 31st | Either-Sex | 6 |
| Primitive | Oct 11th - Oct 17th | Either-Sex | 7 |
| Primitive | Jan 5th - Jan 11th | Either-Sex | 7 |
| Primitive | Oct 11th - Oct 17th | Either-Sex | 8 |
| Primitive | Jan 5th - Jan 11th | Either-Sex | 8 |
| Primitive | Nov 8th - Nov 14th | Either-Sex | 9 |
| Primitive | Jan 19th - Jan 31st | Bucks Only | 9 |
| Primitive | Oct 11th - Oct 17th | Either-Sex | 10 |
| Primitive | Jan 5th - Jan 11th | Either-Sex | 10 |
LOUISIANA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloading rifles & pistols must be .44 caliber or larger
- Muzzleloading shotguns must be 10-gauge or smaller
- Ignitions are limited to wheel lock, flintlock, percussion cap, or centerfire primer
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Muzzleloaders must load from the muzzle
- Muzzleloaders must use black powder or black powder substitute
- Federal Firestick ignition is permitted
- Scopes are legal
- Sabots are legal
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: Louisiana Hunting Regulations
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