turkey area · Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Area A
Louisiana, United States
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About Area A
Area A is a turkey area in Louisiana, United States, set by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It covers about 56,161 km² (21,684 mi²). Towns inside it include Baton Rouge, St. George, Bossier City, Alexandria, Central and Slidell.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- A
- Area
- 56,161 km²
- Area (miles)
- 21,684 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,066 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 | 4% |
| Unknown | 1,092 | 2% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 769 | 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% |
| BOGUE CHITTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 117 | under 1% |
| Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge | 74 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 617 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Mar 26, 2027 to Mar 28, 2027 | males source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 3, 2027 to May 2, 2027 | males 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 Area A
- 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 Area A (turkey area)?
About 56,161 km² (21,684 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Area A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,066 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 Area A?
This page lists 2 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 Area A?
In the same unit system: Area B and Area C.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (area definition); U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line; USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Licence: Areas defined in the LDWF 2026-27 hunting regulations (public rule); parish boundaries, roads and rivers public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line, USGS NHD). 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.