News Breaker
Second split opens with a bang; LDWF says more ducks in the state
Most waterfowlers were happy with the first-split hunting, and that trend looks to be holding as the second split gets into high gear.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
News Breaker
Second split to begin cold, rainy in Southeast marshes; water levels expected to yo-yo
Waterfowl season reopens this weekend (Dec. 18), and the recent wave of cold fronts along with great first-split duck numbers points to great potential. The only problem might be access if low-water conditions persist as the winds switch back and forth.
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First waterfowl split fantastic for most hunters
The 2010 duck season has been just what the doctor ordered, so far. Following lackluster early starts in recent years, this year bucked the trend with a parade of respectable cold fronts pushing into the Bayou State.[…]
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Spread the Wealth
My problem with the point I’m fishing is that the bass just have to be biting better on the one across the lake.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
Ducks Unlimited Canada biologist says more good hunting to come
Louisiana hunters have been delighted this season to see the skies over the Bayou State peppered by clouds of dabbling and diving ducks, but the strong season hasn’t been a surprise to Pat Kehoe.[…]
Columns
Integrity check
Opening morning in the east zone started with great anticipation this weekend. We awoke with enthusiasm and, like a well-oiled machine, my son and I dressed, threw the gear in the truck and quietly slipped out of the house like thieves in the night.[…]
Columns
Weekend of mishaps
It’s Friday before the opening day of duck season. Of course, nothing but hunting has been on my mind since I got out of bed. Pack the camo and hunting gear, get the groceries for the weekend, all the necessities of a great weekend trip.[…]
News Breaker
West-zone opener great for most hunters
With the aerial surveys coming out just before the opener, anticipation could not have been higher for the opening weekend of duck season.[…]
Breaking News
Monthly duck count reaches 1.62 million
More than 1.6 million ducks were using Louisiana’s marshes and swamps as of yesterday (Nov. 11), state biologists reported.[…]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
Duck opener looks to provide plenty of action
The “big duck” season is finally here, and not a moment too soon for the hoards of waterfowlers across the state still ravenous from September’s taste.[…]
News Breaker
Duck hunters should watch for ongoing oil-spill cleanup efforts, LDWF says
In advance of the opening of the regular duck season this weekend, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is advising duck hunters to remain aware of ongoing activities in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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News Breaker
Kansas artist’s painting chosen for Lousiana Duck Stamp
A Kansas man took home first place in the 2011 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition for his rendering of two wood ducks standing on a stump.[…]
Blind's Eye
Science vs common sense
Why do ducks pick a spot in the middle of a seemingly endless, homogenous section of marsh with the exact same conditions, water levels, food sources, etc., all around it?[…]
Columns
Rice field puzzle
I may need some help from you experienced rice field hunters this season. We picked a rice field that had been harvested early and was making a second head of rice.[…]
Columns
A season of change
It is my favorite time of year again. Aside from the cooler weather, redfish frenzies and Saturday nights in Death Valley that the fall season ushers in each year, it is once again the time of year when ducks come down to grace us with their presence.[…]
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The Speck Special
I got the call, and not a moment too soon. Sure the phone was ringing, but the quacking ringtone denoted the beckon of a hunting buddy to all within earshot of my office desk.[…]