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Sportsmen worried what SpaceX deal means for Pecan Island
Much to the dismay of duck hunters, coastal restoration folks and residents of Vermilion Parish, 130,000 acres of Pecan Island were sold.[…]
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LWFC backs ‘Duck Factory’ protections, amberjack permit
For decades, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has purchased easements on wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region.[…]
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Special black-bellied whistling duck season set for Louisiana Oct. 3-11
This October, Louisiana waterfowl hunters will be able to enjoy a special nine day black-bellied whistling duck season.[…]
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LWFC approves DE to modify extended falconry duck season for 2026-27
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a Declaration of Emergency to modify the extended falconry duck season for 2026-27.[…]
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All in on hunting wood ducks in the Atchafalaya Basin
Regardless of your palate, one thing is for sure, if you have a desire for wood ducks, plan to make a hunt in the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
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Getting your duck dog ready
Switching a dog from a mark to a blind can be tough simply because you’re pulling a dog off a mark it can see and onto another it can’t.[…]
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LDWF announces 2026 Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest
The LDWF has announced the rules and timeframe for the 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp (Louisiana Duck Stamp) competition.[…]
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Create your own duck habitat
Whether enhancing a timber area or planting for ducks in the open, give it a try. Pay close attention to the regulations.[…]
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The duck-season debate
There are several packages Louisiana can propose for waterfowl, and the current two-zone and splits for each zone is just one.[…]
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Out of State Destinations: Chesapeake Bay
Probably no other waterbody more richly connects with both the history of the United States and waterfowl hunting than Chesapeake Bay[…]
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LDWF agents successfully rescue two duck hunters from Henderson Lake during snow storm
LDWF enforcement agents successfully rescued two stranded hunters this morning, Jan. 21, in St. Martin Parish during the winter snow storm.[…]
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Japanese-inspired Wild Duck Tartare
For those who cherish both the hunt and cooking, this Japanese-inspired wild duck tartare is the perfect way to elevate your harvest.[…]
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Adding geese to the bag could complete a great hunt
In a combination duck-goose hunt, one never knows when they might pull the trigger on a green-winged teal or a big specklebelly.[…]
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Ring-necked ducks are king in Southeast Louisiana
Ring-necked ducks as a proportion of our total aerial survey count on the coast have been creeping upwards for 20 years.[…]
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LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters of mottled duck hunting regulations for 2024-25 season
The LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters that the harvest of mottled ducks is prohibited in the first 15 days of the regular duck season.[…]
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Get your hunting dog back in tip-top shape
With roughly nine months off, hunting dogs can get rusty if not worked during the off season. They need to stay physically and mentally fit.[…]