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  • Codyjohn61

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    I’ve lived here in Louisiana now for about 3 years and I’ve hunted private land with permission and I was wondering if anyone had any inputs on WMA’s best for deer hunting that are easily accessible with a vehicle also that have camp grounds I’m looking to do some deer hunting this year on a WMA any input is appreciated.
     

    freedive10

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    Wish you the best of luck but you may change your mind after one season. Only way to avoid interrupted hunts is to get to those hard to reach locations. I gave up on public land in Louisiana. Too many close calls with rounds zipping to close to me and having people walk through and ruin my hunts.
     

    Bigchillin83

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    i deff would wear more than the minimum orange required, keep your flashlight on walking to your spot, dont go looking in bushs/palmettos for signs... Last few times i went it was like going to the gun range with alot of first time gun owners and there non gun owner friends and no range master... very scary...
     

    Manimal

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    Louisiana hunting laws/WMA rules are just about as bad as California gun laws, and equally bad at protecting life/wildlife. Be careful. They try to cram everyone together if you use more than a bow/crossbow. It's crowded and dangerous on the few firearm days we're allowed.

    The pine forests that form a band across the middle of the state seem to have the most deer.

    I'm trying to find private land access and/or a farmer with hogs/deer/coyotes that need to be eliminated.

    Good luck
     

    EightySix

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    Just take a road trip to northern Missouri and hunt those management areas. Easy Pickens guaranteed success if you do your part.
    I've been hunting there the last 3 years and had great success.
    I gave up on South Louisiana wma's
     

    buckedup

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    Definitely do able but you really need to put in some leg work. I have taken a few but it’s not easy for sure
     

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    Xeon64

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    Just take a road trip to northern Missouri and hunt those management areas. Easy Pickens guaranteed success if you do your part.
    I've been hunting there the last 3 years and had great success.
    I gave up on South Louisiana wma's
    I am about to do the same except in Nebraska. Why bust your behind here all season when you can go up there and bag all the deer in a weekend.
     
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