Latest Duck Season dates for Louisiana Duck Season
2016-2017
| Species | Season Dates | Bag Limits (Daily) | Possession Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Coots Mergansers | Coastal Zone Nov 7 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Jan 24 West Zone Nov 14 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Jan 31 East Zone Nov 21 tp Dec 6 Dec 19 to Jan 17 | Ducks 6 Coots 15 Mergansers 5 1 Mottled Duck 1 Black Duck 2 Canvasbacks 2 Redheads 2 Pintails 3 Scaup 3 Wood Ducks Max 4 mallards (Max 2 females) | 3 times daily bag limit |
| White Winged Doves Mourning Doves Ringed Turtle Doves Fully Dressed Eurasian Collared | South Zone Sept 5 to 13 Oct 10 to Dec 1 Dec 19 to Jan 15 North Zone Sept 5 to 27 Oct 10 to Nov 8 Dec 10 to Jan 15 | 15 | 45 |
| Woodcock | Dec 18 to Jan 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Green Winged Teal Blue Winged Teal Cinnamon Teal | Sept 12 to 27 | 6 | 18 |
| Clapper Rails King Rails | Sept 12 to 27 Nov 7 to Dec 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Virginia Rails Sora | Sept 12 to 27 Nov 7 to Dec 30 | 25 | 75 |
| Snipe | Coastal Zone Nov 2 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Feb 28 West Zone Nov 2 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Feb 28 East Zone Nov 2 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Feb 28 | 8 | 24 |
| Gallinules | Sept 12 to 27 Nov 7 to Dec 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Geese | LIGHT GEESE West Zone: Nov 7 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Feb 7 East Zone: Nov 7 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Feb 7 Coastal Zone: Nov 7 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Feb 7 CANADA GEESE: West Zone: Nov 14 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Jan 31 East Zone: Nov 7 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Jan 31 Coastal Zone: Nov 7 to Dec 6 Dec 19 to Jan 31 | Light Geese: 20 White-fronted: 2 Canada geese: 1 | Light Geese: None White-fronted: 6 Canada geese: 3 |
Hours for Shooting
1. Gallinule, Rail, Snipe, Woodcock and Teal: A half an hour before sunrise until sunset.
2. Mourning Dove: A half hour before sunrise until sunset with the exception of the opening day of the first split on Wmas and LDWf leased dove fields where shooting hours are from Noon until sunset.
Duck hunting has been known to man for centuries. In the past people have hunted ducks for food, their feathers and other things that were vital for the survival of humankind. Nowadays people still continue to hunt ducks, however since you can buy all of the duck meat you would ever need from the local supermarket people only do it as a sport. Duck hunting is famous in many parts of the United States, however due to the excessive hunting in the past nowadays there are many laws that have to be followed if you want to legally hunt ducks without facing the threat of a fine or even serving jail time. Every state has its own set of laws and this is holds true for louisiana duck season as well, which is one of the best places for duck hunting in the country. Duck hunting season in Louisiana draws the attention of many people from all over the country who come here to practice this sport. If you too are an enthusiast and want to participate in the Louisiana duck hunting season there are a few things that you should know about before you go there. Here we will discuss some of the basic information that you need to know so that you can legally participate in duck season Louisiana.
First of all, in order for you to legally hunt on the territory of the United States of America you are required to have a hunting license and a duck stamp. In addition to this, in order to participate in the duck season in Louisiana you are required to have a Federal Duck Stamp and a Louisiana HIP Certification. You can ask the appropriate state organs about where and how you can get these certifications but keep in mind that duck hunting in Louisiana without them is illegal and if you are caught you will suffer some severe punishment.
The certifications that all waterfowl hunters, aged 16 or older are required to have with them include the following:
For Residents of the State of Louisiana:
- Basic Hunting and Louisiana Duck
- Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise
- Lifetime License that includes Hunting
- Senior Hunt/Fish License (this can only be acquired by residents who have turned 60 after June 1st, 2000)
For Non-Residents of the State of Louisiana:
- Non-resident Hunting Season and Non-resident LA Duck
- Non-resident Small Game / Migratory Bird 1-day
- LA Lifetime License that includes Hunting
- LA Native NR Hunt (5-day) and NR LA Native Duck
- Res/NR Military Hunt and Res/NR Military Duck
All of the aforementioned licenses and HIP Certifications can be obtained by any licensed vendor, by phone or through the Internet.
After you have made sure that everything with your documentation is all correct and legal you will be able to participate in the Louisiana duck season without having to worry about getting caught by the local authorities and being punished.
If you are interested in finding out when does the Louisiana duck season begin and how you can be a part of it, you can look for more information on the Department of Wildlife and Fishers for the State of Louisiana official website. Obtaining the appropriate licenses and certifications is not a hard task and if you are a resident of the state it will be of very little cost to you. On the other hand, if you do not currently reside in the state but you want to participate in the Louisiana duck hunting season you might have to pay a bit of higher price, however be aware that your investment will be worth it as you’ll have a great hunting experience in Louisiana in the end.
Duck hunting season Louisiana gathers many hunters from all over the country and while you are there you will not only be able to have a lot of fun while you are practicing your favorite hobby but you might also be able to meet many new friends. After all when you are hunting with a friend the experience is far more valuable and fun than when you are out there on your own.
For more detailed info check out the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.