dove zone · Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
South Zone
Louisiana, United States
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About South Zone
South Zone is a dove zone in Louisiana, United States, set by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It covers about 45,493 km² (17,565 mi²). Towns inside it include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, St. George and Kenner.
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
- South
- Area
- 45,493 km²
- Area (miles)
- 17,565 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,296 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2,550 | 6% |
| SABINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 501 | 1% |
| Sabine National Wildlife Refuge | 501 | 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 230 | under 1% |
| Delta National Wildlife Refuge | 203 | under 1% |
| DELTA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 203 | under 1% |
| Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge | 135 | under 1% |
| LACASSINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 135 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,103 | 2% |
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 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mourning dove | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged dove | Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Eurasian collared-dove | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Mourning dove | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | shotgun source |
| White-winged dove | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 10, 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 South 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 South Zone (dove zone)?
About 45,493 km² (17,565 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,296 km² of public or protected land, 9% 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 South 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 South Zone?
In the same unit system: North 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.