Updated as of 9/18/2026- 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 14th - Nov 20th | Either-Sex | 1 |
| Primitive | Jan 25th - Jan 31st | Either-Sex | 1 |
| Primitive | Oct 24th - Oct 30th | Either-Sex | 2 |
| Primitive | Jan 18th - Jan 24th | Either-Sex | 2 |
| Primitive | Oct 10th - Oct 16th | Either-Sex | 3 |
| Primitive | Jan 4th - Jan 10th | Either-Sex | 3 |
| Primitive | Nov 8th - Nov 14th | Either-Sex | 4 |
| Primitive | Jan 14th - Jan 20th | Either-Sex | 4 |
| Primitive | Nov 14th - Nov 20th | Either-Sex | 5 |
| Primitive | Jan 25th - Jan 31st | Bucks Only | 5 |
| Primitive | Nov 14th - Nov 20th | Either-Sex | 6 |
| Primitive | Jan 25th - Jan 31st | Either-Sex | 6 |
| Primitive | Oct 10th - Oct 16th | Either-Sex | 7 |
| Primitive | Jan 4th - Jan 10th | Either-Sex | 7 |
| Primitive | Oct 10th - Oct 16th | Either-Sex | 8 |
| Primitive | Jan 4th - Jan 10th | Either-Sex | 8 |
| Primitive | Nov 14th - Nov 20th | Either-Sex | 9 |
| Primitive | Jan 25th - Jan 31st | Bucks Only | 9 |
| Primitive | Oct 10th - Oct 16th | Either-Sex | 10 |
| Primitive | Jan 4th - Jan 10th | 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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