Sidebars
Tips for a successful youth hunt
Everyone wants to start blasting away when the birds are cooperating, but emphasizing the safety aspects of the hunt is critical.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
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Manchac WMA best practices
The Biologist, Christian Winslow, has some tips for prospective hunters:[…]
News Breaker
Herbicide applied on Sherburne WMA to improve waterfowl habitat and hunter access
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently treated more than 700 acres of undesirable wetland vegetation on Sherburne Wildlife Management Area that will improve waterfowl habitat and hunter access, according to a press release.[…]
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Many coastal zone duck hunters enjoy solid opening weekend
Despite a low duck count in last week’s annual aerial waterfowl survey, hunters across Louisiana’s coastal zone enjoyed a pretty solid opening weekend.[…]
Sportsman TV Episodes
Tony’s Chenier Duck Hunt
We got to live the true Louisiana duck camp experience in this episode of Sportsman TV[…]
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November 2013 aerial waterfowl survey is second-lowest on record
Larry Reynolds’ concerns in a story last week about fewer numbers of ducks in the state were confirmed this week after he conducted an aerial survey over Louisiana’s coastal zone. […]
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Faulk’s Game Calls retains small-town philosophy in worldwide market
We have all heard the mantra: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For well over 60 years the Faulk family of Lake Charles has been producing handmade calls with attention to detail and pride of craftsmanship that rivals anyone in the business.[…]
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Waterfowl study leader ‘concerned’ about potential of low duck numbers currently in Louisiana
Before he hops on a plane today to begin the state’s annual November aerial waterfowl survey, Larry Reynolds is concerned about what he might find.[…]
Contents
First Flight — Tips for youth waterfowl hunts
A long offseason crept to a close as the final weeks were counted down leading up to the last year’s waterfowl seasons.[…]
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Limited Success — Duck hunting Manchac WMA’s limited access area
I knew this would probably be my last Louisiana duck hunt.
The Sirens Ulysses had to deal with had nothing on the Call of the Grandchildren: The wife was putting on serious pressure to move to Colorado.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters to be alert for whooping cranes
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reminding waterfowl hunters to be alert for whooping cranes in marshes and fields that contain legally-hunted game birds.[…]
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Louisiana’s wood duck banding efforts garner USFWS award
Louisiana’s aggressive efforts at banding wood ducks were honored this week at a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director’s Honor Awards ceremony in Atlanta.[…]
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DU launches Beards for Conservation
If you grow out your beard during duck season, Ducks Unlimited invites you to participate in Beards for Conservation.[…]
News Breaker
Teal’s closing weekend a mixed bag statewide
The closing weekend of teal season was pretty much like the opening weekend of teal season: some mixed reports of good hunting, but a nagging feeling that fewer birds than normal made it into the state.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Fowl Foolers
Instead of wobbling side to side in the water like many other decoys on the market, Fowl Foolers decoys are designed to move front to back like a real duck.[…]
Field Notes
Get retrievers in shape now
You’ve been pumped up for months on end — really since the last season ended. The boat or ATV is ready, and the credit card statement has a laundry list of purchases of all the must-haves bought during the offseason.[…]