Waterfowl specialist waterfowl specialist of louisiana. The louisiana waterfowl season runs from november to february. In northeast louisiana, russell sage wma, east of monroe, offers a couple of greentree reservoirs. Located at the very bottom of the mississippi flyway this is the last stop for the waterfowl traveling it. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. May 6, 2019 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 201920 and 202021 resident game hunting seasons, 201920 general and wildlife management areas wma hunting seasons. Please see the 2014 nevada hunting guide for laws and regulations, or to find an ndow office near you.
Hunting quail, rabbit, or squirrel small game in louisiana is the perfect gateway into hunting. Commission hears significant waterfowl news from waterfowl. Our guided duck hunts are morning hunts taking place in the marshes of cameron parish. The series is set in west monroe, louisiana and stars willie robertson, ceo of duck commander, a duck call company, and his family and coworkers. The south usually is the worst place in the world to hunt early season ducks. Hunting regulations louisiana department of wildlife and. If youre a duck hunter, your memories no doubt go back at least more than a couple of seasons. Duck hunting is a way of life for us here at waterfowl specialist guide service, and in the south there is nothing like living off our beautiful wetlands. The first segment opens november 9, 2019 and closes december 8, 2019. Here are the proposed 20202021 hunting seasons on migratory birds and waterfowl presented during thursdays louisiana wildlife and fisheries. We killed four or five times as many ducks this year as last year. Teal, gadwall grey duck, mallards, wigeon, redhead, pintail, canvassback, and scaup are some of the ducks you can expect on your louisiana duck hunting trip. One contains 1,800 acres, the other about 600 acres. Their harvest dates were not consistent with changes in season dates.
The 201819 waterfowl season in louisiana and other southern states was poor because waterfowl populations were held up or shortstopped in northern states. Check out this video of avid outdoorsman hal mcmillin during teal season. Average ducks bagged per hunter during the louisiana duck season. The bearded, bayoudwelling robertsons are again ready to entertain with their southern charm and sharp sense of humor from monroe, louisiana, where theyve built a multimilliondollar sporting empire. Bernard, louisiana marshes are the wintering homes to thousands of waterfowl including pintail, teal green and blue winged, gadwall, widgeon, shoveler, redhead, mallards, bufflehead, scaup, and many others. Canada and the northwest and midwest have been the mecca of early season duck hunting. Louisiana duck hunting guide l coastal charter fishing. Commissioners hear about upcoming restrictive scaup season, new zones and splits options and very poor 20182019 waterfowl season. A dusky duck is defined as a mottled duck, mexicanlike duck, black duck. The state is proposing an earlier opening day sept. Duck hunting southwest louisiana pecan island west hunt club.
Consult wildlife management area and federal land schedules for specific regulations and dates on those areas. There have never been duck hunting zones in minnesota and there hasnt been an opening day as early as sept. Commission sets tentative 202014 migratory waterfowl. Arkansas arkansas hunting arkansas waterfowl hunting. Word from most duck hunters was this past season was a bust, but mandeville duck chaser chad harvey hunted the weather, braving cold and windy days, and, as a result, has better success that most. Bobby jindal will appear on the season 6 premiere of duck dynasty. Waterfowl season 20192020 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission have set the duck hunting and other migratory bird hunting season. Where is the best duck hunting in louisiana and what would. Nevada department of wildlife 1 ducks mergansers geese swans coots moorhens snipe dove crows 2014 2015 migratory game bird seasons, limits and regulations.
Official early teal season dates are typically announced in july and official duck season. May 23, 20 the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf has announced the rules and timeframe for the 2014 louisiana waterfowl conservation stamp, or louisiana duck stamp competition. Waterfowl season 20192020 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission have set the duck hunting and other migratory bird hunting season dates for the 20192020 season. The dates for duck season in louisiana depend on what zone you will be hunting. Illinois north zone regular duck hunting season october 18 december 16. The youth waterfowl hunt season in south louisiana lasts only 2 days and takes place on november 2, 2019 and november 3, 2019.
Louisiana is the last stop for millions of wintering ducks in the mississippi river flyway, and approximately 2,486,000 ducks arrived in 2016 alone. Day 50 201415 duck season cajun fishing adventures. Preliminary estimates of waterfowl harvest and hunter activity in the mississippi flyway during the 20 and 2014 hunting seasons. Duck hunting in louisiana is a treasured tradition, handed down from one generation to the next. Waterfowl and duck hunting reports louisiana sportsman. Waterfowl hunting, research, and management louisiana. Where is the best duck hunting in louisiana and what would you pay posted by loogaroo on 72019 at 3. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife and. Louisianas duck hunting started good, but has faded in most areas. Since louisiana is one of the southern states, tornado season is probably october through april, but they occur most frequently in november and april. Duck hunting season lasts from september to january. Migratory bird hunting activity and harvest during the 201415 and.
False narratives swirling around poor waterfowl hunting season. Louisiana s bluewinged teal season usually runs for 16 days mid to lateseptember. Inshore and offshore fishing may be enjoyed yearround. Robertson lives in west monroe, louisiana with his wife korie and his children. Ldwf announces 2014 duck stamp contest louisiana department. The usfws harvest statistics for waterfowl hunting in louisiana do not support the theory that ducks are being shortstopped. Youth duck hunt 2014 waterfowl and duck hunting in southeast. Day 36 201415 duck season cajun fishing adventures.
Lsu fan dfw the dub member since aug 2014 11716 posts. Rules of group updated 02212015 you must be at least 18 years old to be a member 1. Seasons and regulations lottery hunts mandatory harvest information program hip federal duck stamps louisiana duck stamp program waterfowl hunter frequently asked questions migratory bird preservation facility guidelines aerial waterfowl surveys wood duck banding mississippi flyway council conserving waterfowl breeding grounds wood duck. Many swarming flocks of waterfowl pile into honey brake. Strain cautions duck hunters that roseau cane scale. Louisiana s average annual waterfowl harvest from 2010 through 2014 was 2. Its relatively inexpensive and, in the case of squirrel and rabbit, the species are abundant with plenty of hunting opportunities on public land. The deposit is used to prep the boats and have all essential gear for the trip. Come duck hunting with us in early fall for our teal season. Duck dynasty premiered on march 21, 2012 and aired episodes over 11 seasons, concluding its run on march 29. With a new waterfowl season on the horizon, louisiana duck hunters are. Home run charters is fully equipped to give you a great experience.
Teal hunting season september 6 21 shooting hours are sunrise to sunset. Louisiana duck hunts are done primarily out of dularge, louisiana. The season for duck hunting in the south louisiana coastal zone lasts 60 days and is broken out into 2 segments. Ducks coots mergansers, coastal zone nov 7 to dec 6. In the coastal zone, the duck hunting season lasts 60 days and is broken out into 2 segments.
Limitless waterfowl outfitters duck hunting guide located. Waterfowl specialist offers incredible waterfowl hunting in the waterways of southeast louisiana which is part of mississippi flyway. For centuries, hordes of ducks and geese have used the states coastal bays and marshes, flooded swamps, agricultural fields, inland lakes, river backwaters, and oxbows during migration and winter. Louisiana is one of the most important wintering areas for waterfowl in the united states. Species, season dates, bag limits daily, possession limits.
We do understand things happen, but this is a full time guide service that operates on a 60 day season. Get your federal electronic duck stamp effective august 1, 2014, louisiana waterfowl hunters can purchase a federal duck stamp. When it was all said and done, it was a much better season than last year. Opening weekend duck season in kaplin louisiana 2014 with out. A dusky duck is defined as a mottled duck, mexicanlike duck, black duck and their hybrids. Proposed migratory birdwaterfowl seasons louisiana. With the dearth of ducks in louisiana the past two winters, youre more likely to see red when you think of duck hunting not pictures of ducks gliding into your decoys on cupped wings. Louisiana duck hunters is a place for people to get together and share photos, ideas, and talk about anything pertaining to duck hunting. Day 20 2014 15 duck season blog duck hunting the experience december 4, 2014. The dates will be ratified by a declaration of emergency from the commission, after approval from the u. Louisiana remains one of the nations top waterfowl hunting spots but the sport faces some significant challenges. Illinois north zone youth waterfowl hunting season october 11 12 hunters 18 years old. It was tough the last week because there was just so much water. Louisianas average annual waterfowl harvest from 2010 through 2014 was 2.
Disappointing duck season closes in south louisiana. Quail, rabbit, and squirrel louisiana department of. Duck dynasty returns with season 7 as the robertsons embark on a family trip to scotland, willie becomes assistant coach on lil wills football team, and the. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations. We take a trip to catahoula lake to hunt with shell shocked guide service for early teal season. A comparison of mottled duck harvest data and mallard harvest data in louisiana and texas muddies the water even more. Day 20 201415 duck season cajun fishing adventures. Zach pederson hunts the late season at honey brake lodge, then joins three former du presidents for a cast and blast on the louisiana coast. Cajun fishing adventures offers the best guided duck hunting trips in the southern louisiana area. The state would be cut in half northsouth with the northern zone having a 60day continual season. Duck hunting in louisiana is a treasured tradition, handed down from one. The states 20192020 duck season is a wrap, but the. The brackish water marshes hold a variety of ducks that migrate to the waters around dularge louisiana.
There is an early teal season in september each year, typically nine to sixteen days. Guided duck hunts in south louisiana from the professionals of pecan island west hunt club in pecan island, louisiana. Schummer and devney think thats because there are too many variables to determine if ducks are flying south later. But for willie robertson, the companys ceo, running a family operation is tough when all your employees li. Currently reading disappointing duck season coming to an end. Duck hunting is a way of life for us here at waterfowl specialist guide service, and in the. Louisiana s duck hunting season coastal zone usually runs earlynovember through about midjanuary with a 2 week split in december. The standard waterfowl season begins in early november.
Willie jess robertson born april 22, 1972 is an american tv personality, businessman, and author. Hunting louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. For duck hunters wondering about specifics as to why the duck season was poor, larry reynolds, the waterfowl study leader for the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries, shared his thoughts. From willies growing business ideas, to phils fatherly advice and miss kays cooking ventures, to uncle sis oddball philosophies and jases endless need to hunt, fish and rib his. Mar 26, 2014 march 26, 2014 the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf manages the white lake wetlands conservation area wlwca for a variety of aquatic and wildlife species, but the habitat is especially attractive to waterfowl and wading bird species. In leon county and on lake miccosukee, waterfowl hunting is permitted only on wednesdays, saturdays and sundays during the regular duck season nov. The first segment opens on november 15, 2014, and closes on december 7, 2014. You can use the deposit to book a different date within the the current season or the following season. In most cases last duck season, that just didnt happen.
Season dates are usually set in midaugust which begins our bookings. We have approximately 3,000 acres of privately leased land in prime duck hunting habitat in delacroix, louisiana. Although duck seasons generally follow state seasons, some public areas may close during deer season or at other times. The big outdoor charters also offers fully guided duck hunts in the rich marshes of southeast lousisiana. Out da bayou crew and host john jackson hunted with me opening weekend duck season in kaplin louisiana. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf reminds anyone using coastal wildlife management areas wma with designated limited access areas laas that operation of boats with internal combustion engines, within those laas, is restricted throughout the 201011 fall and winter waterfowl hunting season. Today the sun set on day 60, signalling the end of another louisiana duck season. Louisiana had the highest harvest in the mississippi flyway, with arkansas second at 1 million.
The harvest success rate in louisiana that season was 23. The 201819 duck season, which closes at sunset sunday, has been a rough one for texas 100,000 or so waterfowlers. However, one place in the southeast that will rival the duck hunting in canada and the northwest is honey brake lodge in jonesville, louisiana. We provide the finest venice duck hunting around and would like you to join us for your next hunting trip in louisiana. Duck hunters in texas will have to keep an eye peeled for dusky ducks and fingers off the trigger during the first five days of the season again this year, as concern about the mottled duck populations have forced a delay in harvest. Louisiana department of agriculture and forestry commissioner mike strain, d. Members of the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission heard.