deer area · Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Deer Area 7
Louisiana, United States
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About Deer Area 7
Deer Area 7 is a deer area in Louisiana, United States, set by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It covers about 3,871 km² (1,495 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Franklin, about 0.8 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- 7
- Area
- 3,871 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,495 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 879 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 843 | 22% |
| Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge | 34 | under 1% |
| BAYOU TECHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 31 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Parish of Iberia | 0.1 | under 1% |
| City of Delcambre | 0.1 | under 1% |
| SHELL KEYS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 19, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 4, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 | muzzleloader source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Area 7
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Deer Area 7?
About 3,871 km² (1,495 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Area 7?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 879 km² of public or protected land, 23% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer Area 7?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Deer Area 7?
In the same unit system: Deer Area 9 and Deer Area 10.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The official regulations and maps have the final word.