The usfws harvest statistics for waterfowl hunting in louisiana do not support the theory that ducks are being shortstopped. Louisiana is the final destination for millions of ducks and geese each year during their fall migration. Individual states set their hunting regulations within federal frameworks, which prescribe season lengths and dates and daily bag and possession limits for each flyway. In the moments before legal shooting light during the opener of the second split of the 2018 19 duck season, there was no question my grandson gabriel flores and his blind mate garrett rhinehart from baton rouge were experiencing. Louisianas duck hunting season coastal zone usually runs earlynovember through about midjanuary with a 2 week split in december. Federal duck stamp required for all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older, even those who are not. South louisianas premiere hunting destination the island. Duck hunting the atchafalaya river, louisiana duration. Waterfowl specialist waterfowl specialist of louisiana. 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.
Western zone beginning the third saturday in october, running 23 days, ending on a sunday. Daily limit may not include more than 2 mallards including 1 hen mallard, 2 scaup, 2 black ducks, 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 4 eiders, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, 1 mottled duck, 1 fulvous whistling duck, 4 scoters, 4 longtailed ducks. The species is highly prized by waterfowl hunters, but declines in the pintail population in north america will force a reduction in the daily limit. Do to the many hunters with successful hunts and outlaws who kill more than there sapost to we have decided that the 2017 till season will be. Best duck hunt of 2018 so far louisiana duck hunting. Do to the many hunters with successful hunts and outlaws who kill more than there sapost to we have decided that the 2017 till season will be cancelled. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife and. Camoflix is a an online community for hunters, fishermen, and outdoorsmen. Inshore and offshore fishing may be enjoyed yearround. The waterfowl season was so bad for some they complained about.
Duck season opener 2018 louisiana duck hunting public land duck hunt duck season opener 2018 louisiana duck hunting public land. Duck goose lease south west louisiana posted by tigermaniac22311 on 91514 at 12. There is an unspeakable feeling of joy watching the sun rising and having a flock of ducks committed to the decoys. Hunting licenses and permits louisiana department of. Please see the attachment for language of this expedited emergency game and fish rules package relating to the 2018 waterfowl seasons, including game refuges and controlled hunting zones. If you grew up duck hunting in louisiana, youll probably never want to hunt anywhere else. However, shortlived cold fronts and wildly varying tem.
Larry reynolds, the waterfowl program manager for the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries has data substantiating the lack of harvest, including 201819 numbers he said were the second. Its no wonder the waterfowl hunting there is out of this world. With a new waterfowl season on the horizon, louisiana duck hunters are. Often rests on low snags above water, and may perch high in dead trees. After a period to allow for public comment, the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries has released the dates for the 201819 duck and goose hunting seasons. The bureau of sport fisheries and wildlife was against extending the 196566 teal season that yancey pushed for but it became a reality. Check out the proposed 20182019 louisiana hunting seasons. This year, illinois will open the regular duck, canada goose, and snow goose seasons on oct. In some areas such as coastal texas, feeding of this species has become popular, with landowners tossing out corn near ponds to. Ive been leasing a blind from him for seven years and we do extremely well. Larry reynolds, the waterfowl program manager for the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries has data substantiating the lack of harvest, including 2018 19 numbers he said were the second.
The 2018 19 waterfowl season in louisiana and other southern states was poor because waterfowl populations were held up or shortstopped in northern states. 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. And as we head toward our 46 season we are as fired up as ever. Official early teal season dates are typically announced in july and official duck season dates are typically announced in august. Louisianas bluewinged teal season usually runs for 16 days mid to lateseptember. The 20172018 pheasant season was from 10072017 01072018. The biologist reported louisiana hunters averaged only. Nov 20, 2018 cutty and drake kick off their 11th season hunting together. Duck hunting season lasts from september to january. With only a 5minute boat ride to one of our 4man aluminum hunting blinds, you wont have to go far to experience true south louisiana duck hunting at its finest. Check out proposed 20192020 louisiana hunting seasons. North dakota hunting seasons north dakota game and fish. 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. Idnr announces 201819 waterfowl hunting season dates illinois.
To contrast, in 2014 just 5 seasons ago i had 2 blinds on my place in southwest louisiana yield 880 ducks and i dont usually hunt much during the weekdays except for a few extended weekends around holidays. Duck season opener 2018 louisiana duck hunting public land. Dick yancey was referred to as the great duck man and made a video sponsored by ducks unlimited supporting the louisiana duck hunting season for 19651966 as well as the september teal season. Special sea duck season in the special sea duck zone. Louisiana wild life and fisheries i have done a study showing that the teal population in louisiana has dramatically dropped. Avoid these common violations of waterfowl regulations louisiana. The dnr intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall. Teal season duck hunt catahoula lake louisiana youtube. Consult wildlife management area and federal land schedules for specific regulations and dates on those areas. I have met many fine people over the years because of duck hunting. Fish and wildlife service hereinafter the service or we proposes to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 2018 19 hunting season.
Louisiana rice field duck hunt 1st split 2017 with boykin spaniel duration. Sep, 2018 teal season duck hunt catahoula lake louisiana louisiana wetlands. The 201819 waterfowl season receives low grades st. For migratory bird and waterfowl hunters, there are no changes another 60day season is in store for the duck hunters and the september teal season is set to run sept. The dates for duck season in louisiana depend on what zone you will be hunting.
For duck hunters, the west zone dates will run from nov. Louisiana duck season opener 2018 beautiful sunrise youtube. The 201819 illinois season dates are the third year of a fiveyear plan that was developed in 2015. For all other duck species found in new york, the daily limit is 6.
Sea duck species are scoter, longtailed duck formerly oldsquaw, and eider. In north america found mostly near mexican border, but has increased in numbers recently, partly because it will use nest boxes put out for it. Fish and wildlife service hereinafter the service or we proposes to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 201819 hunting season. Louisiana waterfowl hunters will have a 60day duck season and a 72day goose season after the states wildlife and fisheries commission approved the schedules thursday. Waterfowl season 20192020 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission have set the duck hunting and other migratory bird hunting season. That is 40% lower than last year and the lowest since 1993. Explore lpbs past stories on duck hunting culture, duck recipes, and waterfowl conservation. Aug 11, 2015 early migratory bird seasons set in louisiana ammoland inc. Snow geese and ross geese may be taken as part of the snow goose limits. Coastal, west zones to open a week early for duck hunting. Early migratory bird seasons set in louisiana ammoland inc.
Commission hears significant waterfowl news from waterfowl. The usfws and flyway councils will use this years spring breeding ground survey data to recommend hunting regulations frameworks for the 2019. False narratives swirling around poor waterfowl hunting season. The 20192020 season was, for me, even worse than 20182019. Cutty and drake kick off their 11th season hunting together. From the lsu tigers to the new orleans saints, louisiana supports their favorite teams with delicacies served up anywhere from the favorite neighborhood bar to the parking lot of grambling state. The 201819 waterfowl season in louisiana and other southern states was poor because waterfowl populations were held up or shortstopped in northern states. Gander valley custom calls have been fieldproven by professional waterfowl guides and hardcore hunters worldwide.
Posted on august 11, 2015 august 11, 2015 by vanessa torres dove season to overlap with all of early smallgame season. The 20192020 season was, for me, even worse than 2018 2019. Hunters should remember that the special sea duck limit applies when hunting in the special sea duck area and the. Hit subscribe to be the first to watch our hunting videos and tips. Ldwf youth lottery hunts provide an exciting opportunity for young and old alike. Our look into our louisiana duck season opening day. In the moments before legal shooting light during the opener of the second split of the 201819 duck season, there was no question my grandson gabriel flores and his blind mate garrett rhinehart from baton rouge were experiencing. We annually prescribe outside limits frameworks within which states may select hunting seasons. Waterfowl hunting regulations set for 201819 season. Clayton farms located in northeast louisiana is an exclusive private hunting club. 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.
Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. We offer a very diverse hunting experience with duck, geese, and deer in a variety of landscapes including flooded timber, swamps and fields. Balance of state, southern san joaquin valley and southern california zones will be open from oct. After a period to allow for public comment, the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries has released the dates for the 2018 19 duck and goose hunting seasons. Duck hunting in louisiana by olivia vidal december 6, 2018 at 11.
That number combined with frigid temperatures to the north had most hunters enjoying a successful start to the second half of duck season. Duckgoose lease south west louisiana posted by tigermaniac22311 on 91514 at 12. Barring changes to season length, duck seasons in new york will be open for the following dates in 20192020. Louisiana duck season opener 2018 beautiful sunrise.
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