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Species spotlight: Wood Duck
The wood duck is one of the most colorful ducks in the U.S. and is second only to the mallard duck for popularity among waterfowl hunters. […]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
Newsletters
Duck estimate lowest in nearly 20 years
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its report on 2022 Waterfowl Population Status, based on surveys conducted in May and early June. […]
Ducks
Extra thought at installation can save your duck blinds
A bit more forethought can go a long way in adding resilience to your duck blind to prevent a rebuild year after year. […]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Johnny Wink
Johnny Wink is the owner and operator of MegaDucks waterfowl hunting lodge, where he has been a duck and goose guide for 45 years. […]
Columns
Force Fetch
Force fetch is an important step in the foundation of a hunting dog’s training. It begins the transition to more advanced and formal training […]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts for the 2022-2023 hunting season. […]
Columns
Developing your dog’s love of water and comfort around gunfire
Two fundamental things your waterfowl retriever must have is a love of water and being comfortable around gunfire. […]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Warren Coco
Warren Coco, the Go-Devil inventor, has been able to turn his passion for duck hunting into his full-time job and livelihood. […]
Ducks
Two men cited for hunting ducks during a closed season
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited two men for alleged duck hunting violations in St. Martin Parish. […]
Columns
Should you train your own dog or use a professional trainer?
You can train your hunting dog yourself or send the dog to a professional trainer. We’ll take a look at both. […]
Ducks
LDWF announces 2023 Louisiana Duck Stamp contest
The LDWF has announced the rules and timeframe for the 2023 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or Louisiana Duck Stamp, competition. […]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Dale Bordelon
Dale P. Bordelon, the owner of Bayou Beast Duck calls, is one of six new inductees in the Louisiana Chapter Outdoor Legends Hall of Fame. […]
Columns
Celebrate duck hunting success with a duck pot pie
There is nothing better than a flavorful rib sticking meal with the star of the meal provided by duck season success. […]
Ducks
Ducks came late in fewer numbers
With no place to go but up, Louisiana’s January duck numbers rebounded from the paltry numbers observed in the December survey. […]
Geese
Conservation Order Goose season is on
For more than a decade, hunters have enjoyed the Conservation season for light geese. Those are snow geese, blue geese and Ross’s geese. […]
Columns
A great hunting dog is the icing on the cake for waterfowlers
Before you start looking for your next “hunting partner,” here are a couple of things to consider when getting a hunting dog. […]