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Destrehan man cited for alleged duck hunting violations
A Destrehan man accused of hunting ducks during illegal hours was cited by agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on Jan. 1 in Jefferson Parish.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
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The Yentzen
Sure-Shot pioneered the duck call market with their patented double reed design. Today, the original “World Champion” Double Reed Duck Call created by George Yentzen and Jim “Cowboy” Fernandez back in the early 50’s is back.[…]
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Rags to riches — 5 steps for successful goose hunting
The tranquil predawn darkness was pierced with the command that echoed across the rice field.[…]
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Pop-up mop-up — How pop-up hunting blinds up success
This is the tale of three duck hunters: Edison, MacGyver and Fatso. […]
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Coastal zone duck numbers remain below long-term averages
Despite frigid conditions in the northern U.S. and almost double the number of ducks here now compared to last month, December’s recently completed aerial waterfowl survey total is still about 25-percent below the long-term average.[…]
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December’s coastal zone waterfowl survey shows more birds so far
With about 75 percent of December’s aerial coastal survey completed, the state’s waterfowl study leader is encouraged by what he’s seen through Wednesday afternoon’s flight.[…]
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Cameron Parish hunters score rare triple of banded specklebellies, two with collars
With one collared, banded specklebelly already in hand, Josh Breaux experienced a chill of exhilaration when his dog returned from a second retrieve with another collared, banded speck.[…]
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Spent Shells Along The Atlantic
A must-read for duck hunters everywhere, “Spent Shells Along The Atlantic” by Tom S. Long is a colorful look at the beloved and exciting sport of waterfowl hunting.[…]
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Pothole fever — Duck hunting potholes along the Boeuf River
I had heard those words before: “Ray Charles could find it.”
The last time I was given the challenge that the great, but completely blind rock-and-roll singer could find his way to where I was being directed was in the days before GPS units and cell phones. […]
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CEO and founder of Haydel’s Game Calls in Bossier City passes away on Monday
Eli Haydel, the founder and CEO of Haydel’s Game Calls in Bossier City, passed away in his sleep Monday morning, according to multiple media reports, including the Shreveport Times.[…]
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Waterfowl enforcement
Duck and coot hunting seasons kick off in Louisiana this month, with the Coastal Zone opening on Nov. 9 followed by the West Zone opener on Nov. 16. East Zone hunters must wait for Nov. 23 to get going.[…]
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State waterfowl study leader encouraged by northeast Louisiana aerial survey
Even through fog and low clouds shortened the northeast Louisiana aerial waterfowl survey this week, Larry Reynolds liked what he saw.[…]
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Waterfowl hunting not permitted on Bussey Brake WMA in Morehouse Parish
With opening day of duck season in the east zone slated for Nov. 23, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is advising hunters that waterfowl hunting will not be permitted on Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area this season.[…]
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Duck Commander’s millionth call of 2013 raises $80,100 for charity
When John Nolan saw the winning eBay bid on Duck Commander Phil Robertson’s millionth call produced in 2013, the retired U.S. Air Force veteran was stunned.[…]
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Pluck your ducks in minutes with the FowlPlucker
If you like to hunt ducks and geese a lot more than plucking them, check out the time you can save with the FowlPlucker.[…]
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Youth-hunting considerations
Often putting to use his resources as general manager of Honey Brake at the Louisiana Delta Plantation, Drew Keeth is a staunch supporter of the annual LDWF youth weekends.[…]