Permits & Reciprocity

Reaching a downed deer in thick cover on a Louisiana WMA means confirming retrieval rules first; a limited exception is not permission to search off-trail.

Louisiana riders 60 and older may use designated physically challenged trails, but WMA permits, machine limits, seasons and site rules still apply.

Raccoon hunters may have a narrow reason to ride after dark on Louisiana WMAs, but permits, approved routes, seasons, and property rules still apply.

Louisiana WMA riding starts at 4 a.m. and ends two hours after sunset, but permits, trail access, seasonal closures, and limited exceptions also matter.

Louisiana WMA ATV riding generally ends two hours after sunset; check the area’s rules, designated trails, and narrow hunting exceptions before riding.

Louisiana’s spring squirrel exception may allow limited WMA riding, but access depends on current area rules, open routes, season dates and permits.

Louisiana WMA trails generally close to recreational ATV and UTV riding from March through August; verify area rules and exceptions before unloading.

Louisiana WMA rules prohibit farm-tread ATV tires; learn what counts, how to check your setup, and what to do before riding marked trails.

Louisiana WMA tire pressure is capped at 12 PSI; check each tire before entry, follow machine limits, and confirm current site rules.

Louisiana WMA ATV rules cap tire lugs at 1 inch. Check the tallest tread, confirm other limits, and fix noncompliant tires before riding.