LDWF’s wildlife management areas offer lottery hunts for youth hunters and the general public to hunt alligator, bear, deer, dove, turkey, and waterfowl. There are also lotteries for hunts and fishing/boating permits at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.
Applications for lottery hunts are available online typically around the following periods:
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| Lottery | Approximate Availability | |
| Start | End | |
| Turkey (Youth and General) | Early January | Early February |
| Alligator WMA/Public Lakes | Early May | Mid June |
| Elbow Slough Dove | Mid June | Late July |
| Bear | Late July | Late August |
| Deer (Youth) | Mid July | Late August |
| Waterfowl (Youth and Sherburne General) | Mid July | Late August |
| White Lake Conservation Area (Teal, Youth, Marsh, Rice Field) | Mid June | Late September |
Please visit https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/lottery-hunts for more information on any lottery hunts.