Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside except waterfowl closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 and Nov. 27-29 and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. Small Game and Waterfowl: Same as outside EXCEPT WATERFOWL CLOSED after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 7-8, Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 12-20 and OPEN to squirrel hunting during the spring season on the South Tract only, May 1-9, with or without dogs. Thistlethwaite Theorem — This WMA is the focus of a successful QDM experiment Chris Berzas Contents , Deer Hunting This quality 8-pointer was taken on Thistlethwaite in 2009. Turkey General Lottery: Apr. For more information call the Range Complex at 337-566-2251. Beagles prohibited October and November. * Addition of a part of St. Martin Parish into Area A for turkey hunting. Sabine Island boundaries are Sabine River on the west, Cut-Off Bayou on the north, and Old River and Big Bayou on the south and east. Contact the Lafayette Field Office for details. Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 16 – Jan. 31. Crabs: may be taken only through the use of hand lines or nets; however, none are to remain set overnight. Waterfowl: Same as outside except closed after 2 p.m. and EXCEPT no hunting in Waterfowl Refuge Area and EXCEPT CLOSED Nov. 7-8 and Nov. 27-29 north of US 90. The boundary of Point Farm is more accurately marked with signs. South Farm waterfowl hunting limited to one hunt per calendar week per person. •Adjustment of Sabine WMA deer season(s) to make them later in the season. Deer hunting season dates for some of the Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area (WMA) either-sex modern firearm dates were inadvertently omitted from the 2018-19 Louisiana Hunting Regulations pamphlet. Twelve dozen crabs maximum are allowed per boat or vehicle per day. Thistlewaite State Wildlife Management Area Thistlewaite State Wildlife Management Area is a wildlife reserve in Louisiana and has an elevation of 89 feet. Permits available at Pier 90, Bayou Gauche, Bayou Segnette State Park landings, and at Airboat Adventures in Lafitte or through the LDWF Self-clearing Permit app or internet/web portal. Oyster harvesting is prohibited. Deer Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 27-29, self-clearing permit. Bull frogs harvested must be 5 inches or larger. Adjusting Sabine WMA deer season(s) to make them later in the season. All nighttime activities prohibited EXCEPT as otherwise provided. * Adjustment of Sabine WMA deer season(s) to make them later in the season. Deer hunting restricted to archery ONLY. Deer Firearms (bucks only): Nov. 9-26 and Dec. 12 – Jan. 1, Deer Primitive Firearms (either-sex): Nov. 2-8, California Waterfowl & Upland Game & Public Lands, Georgia Alcohol & Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) Student Manual, Nevada Big Game Hunting Seasons & Applications, New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info – 2016-2017, 2020-2021 Louisiana Hunting Schedules (PDF), Owner: LDWF (802 acres, Lafayette Office). Raccoon (nighttime): Sept. 5-20 and Dec. 26 – Feb. 28, Owner: State of Louisiana (7,143 acres, Lake Charles Office); Calcasieu Parish School Board (600 acres); Rayonier (600 acres). Mud boats or air-cooled propulsion vessels powered by more than 36 total horsepower prohibited. Information on open areas and special ATV regulations can be accessed at the following website: https://home.army.mil/polk/index.php/my-Fort-Polk/fort-polk-huntin. ALL OTHER SEASONS CLOSED. Contact the Lafayette Field Office for details. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Jan. 4 – Feb. 28. Shooting hours will be from 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset, EXCEPT opening day of the first split, which will be 12:00 p.m. (noon) until sunset.