News Breaker
Louisiana migratory bird hunters must complete HIP certification
Beginning June 1, migratory bird hunters, including waterfowl hunters, will be required to complete the Harvest Information Program certification process. […]
waterfowl
News Breaker
Waterfowl breeding and habitat survey has been cancelled
For the first time in its 65-year history, the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. […]
Hunting
CZ 1012 shotgun
If you’re tired of having to spend too much time after hunts cleaning your shotgun, making sure it’s spotless so the gas-operated recoil system works, then the CZ 1012 is for you. […]
Features
Duck decoy basics hunters need to know
With fewer ducks and more hunters competing for limited hunting territory, successful waterfowlers need to reach deep into their decoy sack of tricks. […]
Ducks
Hunters get first glimpse at duck numbers, but hold on…
Duck hunters looking for an early Christmas present from the LDWF November aerial waterfowl survey report will just have to wait. […]
Newsletters
Kid shoots his first duck on film!
Hampton Rutland filmed this hunt for his web video series Louisiana Wetlands. Hampton had a plan to help his son Henry get his first duck. […]
Ducks
Don’t shut the door on opening duck day
Duck hunting season is almost upon us here in Louisiana. Weed out common hunting mistakes so you’ll be ready when it opens again. […]
Features
Louisiana’s waterfowl eyes in the sky
How does LDWF know how many ducks will be in-state for hunting season? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the numbers get crunched. […]
Contents
Ending Louisiana’s duck detour
The apparent healthy waterfowl population and subsequent drop in Louisiana’s harvest numbers begs the questions, “Why?” and “What can local hunters do?” […]
Contents
Louisiana’s WMA Preview 2019-20 – Pineville Region
The Sportsman’s Paradise really does have a paradise of outdoors opportunities. Here’s a preview of the hunting seasons on WMAs in the Pineville Region. […]
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Louisiana’s WMA Preview 2019-20 – Monroe Region
The Sportsman’s Paradise really does have a paradise of outdoors opportunities. Here’s a preview of the hunting seasons on WMAs in the Monroe Region. […]
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Louisiana’s WMA Preview 2019-20 – Minden Region
The Sportsman’s Paradise really does have a paradise of outdoors opportunities. Here’s a preview of the hunting seasons on WMAs in the Minden Region. […]
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Louisiana’s WMA Preview 2019-20 – Lake Charles Region
The Sportsman’s Paradise really does have a paradise of outdoors opportunities. Here’s a preview of the hunting seasons on WMAs in the Lake Charles Region. […]
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Louisiana’s WMA Preview 2019-20 – Lafayette Region
The Sportsman’s Paradise really does have a paradise of outdoors opportunities. Here’s a preview of the hunting seasons on WMAs in the Lafayette Region. […]
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Louisiana’s WMA Preview 2019-20 – Hammond Region
The Sportsman’s Paradise really does have a paradise of outdoors opportunities. Here’s a preview of the hunting seasons on WMAs in the Hammond Region. […]
Newsletters
Commission hears significant waterfowl news from waterfowl leader
Commissioners hear about upcoming restrictive scaup season, new zones and splits options and very poor 2018-2019 waterfowl season. […]