Waterfowl & Duck Hunting Archives - Page 2 of 45

February 25, 2021

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

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

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

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. […]

LDWF says vendor will waive $2 fee for online HIP registration

From News Reports

The LDWF said Aug. 28 that a $2 fee assessed when registering online for the Harvest Information Program will be waived beginning Sept. 1. […]

LDWF announces 2020 White Lake WCA waterfowl lottery hunts

From News Reports

The LDWF will conduct 30 marsh waterfowl lottery hunts and 30 rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area. […]

LDWF recommends two-zone, two-split option for 2021-25 waterfowl seasons

From News Reports

The LDWF recommended a two-zone, two-split East-West boundary option for the 2021-25 waterfowl hunting seasons to the LWFC. […]

Public asked to be aware of bands and web-tags on wood ducks

From News Reports

The LDWF, the LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources and several other partners are conducting a study of box nesting wood ducks. […]

Duck and all migratory bird hunters this year must purchase a HIP certification online or at the LDWF office in Baton Rouge. HIP is no longer available at retail outlets.

HIP certification does help hunters

Kinny Haddox

Duck and all migratory bird hunters this year must purchase a HIP certification online or at the LDWF office in Baton Rouge. […]

LDWF announces 2020 White Lake WCA youth waterfowl lottery hunts

From News Reports

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. […]

LDWF accepting applications for 2020 White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts

From News Reports

The LDWF will conduct nine lottery teal hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish. The deadline to apply is July 31. […]

LDWF accepting applications for waterfowl group hunts at White Lake WCA

From News Reports

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. […]

Duck hunters all have opinions on seasons, zones and splits, but one thing they all agree on is “we want ducks in the sky and in the decoys” and that’s not always in anyone’s control.

Louisiana ponders decision on future duck zones, splits

Kinny Haddox

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. […]

Louisiana duck hunters aren’t happy about past handful of seasons

Kinny Haddox

Every five years, Larry Reynolds and the LDWF conduct a detailed informational survey with the state’s waterfowlers. This year had some unhappy hunters. […]

Louisiana migratory bird hunters must complete HIP certification

From News Reports

Beginning June 1, migratory bird hunters, including waterfowl hunters, will be required to complete the Harvest Information Program certification process. […]

The Duck Queen of Plaquemines Parish

From News Reports

Albertine Kimble is a duck hunter in Plaquemines Parish. She explains how leveeing has prevented the Mississippi River from flowing its natural course. […]