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LDWF announces 2020 White Lake WCA waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct 30 marsh waterfowl lottery hunts and 30 rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
waterfowl
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LDWF recommends two-zone, two-split option for 2021-25 waterfowl seasons
The LDWF recommended a two-zone, two-split East-West boundary option for the 2021-25 waterfowl hunting seasons to the LWFC. […]
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Public asked to be aware of bands and web-tags on wood ducks
The LDWF, the LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources and several other partners are conducting a study of box nesting wood ducks.[…]
Newsletters
HIP certification does help hunters
Duck and all migratory bird hunters this year must purchase a HIP certification online or at the LDWF office in Baton Rouge.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for waterfowl group hunts at White Lake WCA
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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
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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?”[…]
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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.[…]