Louisiana Sportsman

May 23, 2026

Black-bellied whistling duck (Photo courtesy of ebird.com)

Black-bellied whistling ducks in New Orleans area test positive for avian cholera

December 10, 2020 From News Reports

The recent migration of wild black-bellied whistling ducks to the New Orleans area and Audubon Park have tested positive for avian cholera.[…]

Think like a duck

November 30, 2020 Dora Lambert

Public-land duck hunters have a job ahead of them before they head to the water, according to veteran duck hunter Owen Belknap.[…]

Jacob and Christian Mire holding up a four-man limit of Delacroix ducks.

2020 Waterfowl season opener had ups and downs

November 27, 2020 John Manion

Its “Big Duck” season and waterfowlers across Louisiana are happy to get back to the normalcy of chasing ducks.[…]

The pit blinds at the Bartholomew Club, plus good camouflage clothing offer hunters maximum hiding power for good shooting.

Hunt. Cook. Eat. Tips from a duck-hunting Louisiana chef

November 20, 2020 Kinny Haddox

Charlie Zaunbrecher, executive chef at the renowned Bartholomew Club in Jones, shares duck hunting, cooking tips.[…]

Rolling a perfect pintail trill out over the marsh is a talent that a lot of duck hunters can’t master. Now, thanks to the Pintail Passion that has been added to Big Lake Calls’ lineup, you don’t have to do much more than blow the call.[…]

Whistle up a black-belly this season

November 8, 2020 Darren Digby

Black-bellied whistling ducks are becoming a greater presence in Louisiana marshes. Here are some things to know about this big bird.[…]

2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition winner

November 6, 2020 From News Reports

John Nelson Harris of Groveland, Florida, has won the 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition.[…]

Don’t shoot the Mojo!

October 29, 2020 Kinny Haddox

Spinning-wing decoys are no longer a novelty among duck hunters, who understand how and why they attract ducks to decoy spreads.[…]

Duck hunter stereotypes with DJ Rhett

October 26, 2020 From News Reports

DJ Rhett gives us his hilarious take on the different types of duck hunters you’re likely to find in every crew.[…]

How ‘bout 3 specklebellies?

October 16, 2020 Darren Digby

Hunters chasing specklebelly geese will now have the opportunity to take up to three per person, up from the longtime daily limit of two.[…]

Louisiana’s 2020 teal season ends with mixed results

October 1, 2020 Darren Digby

The 2020 Louisiana teal season is in the books, and while many hunters struggled, others were able to put together a decent season.[…]

Early season teal hunt on public land

September 23, 2020 From News Reports

The Magnolia Outdoorsman crew heads to a piece of public land in Southeast Louisiana for a early season teal hunt.[…]

New waterfowl zones for the 2021-25 waterfowl hunting seasons.

LWFC adopts two-zone East-West boundary for 2021-25 waterfowl seasons

September 3, 2020 From News Reports

The LWFC adopted a two-zone East-West boundary option for the 2021-25 waterfowl hunting seasons during its September meeting.[…]

It’s September, time to get real for Louisiana teal

September 3, 2020 Darren Digby

Teal season is on the horizon for Louisiana hunters; here are some tips for getting more of the fast, little ducks in your sights and on your duck straps.[…]