dove zone · Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
North Zone
Louisiana, United States
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About North Zone
North Zone is a dove zone in Louisiana, United States, set by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It covers about 76,498 km² (29,536 mi²). Towns inside it include Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Central and Hammond.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Mourning dove and White-winged dove.
- Unit code
- North
- Area
- 76,498 km²
- Area (miles)
- 29,536 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,509 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 2,462 | 3% |
| Unknown | 2,019 | 3% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 821 | 1% |
| TENSAS RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 315 | under 1% |
| Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge | 315 | under 1% |
| UPPER OUACHITA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 221 | under 1% |
| Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge | 221 | under 1% |
| Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge | 117 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,140 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eurasian collared-dove | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mourning dove | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged dove | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Eurasian collared-dove | Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Mourning dove | Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | shotgun source |
| White-winged dove | Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | shotgun 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 North Zone
- 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 North Zone (dove zone)?
About 76,498 km² (29,536 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in North Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,509 km² of public or protected land, 9% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for North Zone?
This page lists 6 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 North Zone?
In the same unit system: South Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line. Licence: Zone defined in the LDWF 2026-27 hunting regulations (public rule); parish boundaries and roads public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line). 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.