LDWF has announced that applications are now open for the Becoming an Outdoors Women (BOW) Deer Hunt, scheduled for Jan. 9-11, 2026, at Floy McElroy Wildlife Management Area.

This hunt is designed for novice deer hunters who have previously attended a Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop and are ready for hands-on learning experience in a safe, supportive environment.

The deadline for the lottery application is Nov. 30, with a drawing date of Dec. 1. Successful applicants will be notified by email. Apply here: https://buff.ly/w4fjTiM

Eligibility requirements are as follows.

• Must have attended a previous BOW workshop
• Must be a novice deer hunter (harvested no more than two deer or other big game animals)
• Must not have previously attended a Louisiana B-BOW deer hunt or harvested a deer during that event
• Must be Hunter Education certified

The Beyond BOW program helps women build on skills learned during BOW weekends – offering hands-on experiences while providing guidance from supportive instructors in real-world outdoor settings. For questions, email BOW@wlf.la.gov. Learn more: https://buff.ly/CEkF6jA.