News Breaker
LDWF recommends two-zone, two-split option for 2021-25 waterfowl seasons
The LDWF recommended a two-zone, two-split East-West boundary option for the 2021-25 waterfowl hunting seasons to the LWFC. […]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
News Breaker
Public asked to be aware of bands and web-tags on wood ducks
The LDWF, the LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources and several other partners are conducting a study of box nesting wood ducks.[…]
Newsletters
HIP certification does help hunters
Duck and all migratory bird hunters this year must purchase a HIP certification online or at the LDWF office in Baton Rouge.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF announces 2020 White Lake WCA youth waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area on Nov. 7-8. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for 2020 White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct nine lottery teal hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish. The deadline to apply is July 31.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for waterfowl group hunts at White Lake WCA
The LDWF is accepting applications until July 15 for waterfowl group hunts for up to 12 hunters per group at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
Newsletters
Louisiana ponders decision on future duck zones, splits
Every five years the state has options for resetting duck hunting zones and this is the year, with changes to take effect for the 2021-2022 season.[…]
Newsletters
Louisiana duck hunters aren’t happy about past handful of seasons
Every five years, Larry Reynolds and the LDWF conduct a detailed informational survey with the state’s waterfowlers. This year had some unhappy hunters.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana migratory bird hunters must complete HIP certification
Beginning June 1, migratory bird hunters, including waterfowl hunters, will be required to complete the Harvest Information Program certification process.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
The Duck Queen of Plaquemines Parish
Albertine Kimble is a duck hunter in Plaquemines Parish. She explains how leveeing has prevented the Mississippi River from flowing its natural course.[…]
News Breaker
Waterfowl breeding and habitat survey has been cancelled
For the first time in its 65-year history, the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.[…]
Ducks
Reader Report: Odd-looking duck
Jino Papania of Meraux shot this odd-looking duck on Jan. 13 while hunting in Yscloskey, La., with his cousin, Trent Tedesco. […]
News Breaker
LDWF’s 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition
Mottled duck will be the featured species for 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana duck season over; Catahoula Lake fight is not
The issue of who legally owns the massive Catahoula Lake area and the fight to keep it open for public waterfowl hunting access is not over yet.[…]
Ducks
Most duck hunters disappointed in 2019-20 season
Ryan Lambert of Cajun Fishing Adventures, who hunts Venice and Buras, will only harvest about 85% of the ducks taken last year which was a down year.[…]
Features
Quack facts don’t look promising for Louisiana waterfowl hunters
Waterfowl hunting in Louisiana isn’t headed in the right direction, and there are many reasons. Biologists are crunching numbers right now.[…]