Duck Season starts this week

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the 2024 Louisiana duck hunting season will begin in the Western Region with a youth-only hunt on Nov. 2-3, with the first part of the season opening a week later, on Nov. 9.

The Eastern Region’s youth-only hunt will be held on November 9th, with the first part of the season beginning on November 16th.

To see the full seasons for both regions, go to: (wlf.louisiana.gov).

All waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older must have a Federal Duck Stamp, even those who are not otherwise required to purchase a license. Go (wlf.louisiana.gov) for more information.

Duck hunters ages 18 and over must have a basic hunting license and be Harvest Information Program (HIP) certified. Youth 17 and under do not need a hunting license or HIP certificate to hunt ducks. To purchase a hunting license, go to: (wlf.louisiana.gov).

Many LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) throughout the state offer duck hunting opportunities. The most popular are: Pass-a-Loutre WMA, Atchafalaya Delta WMA, Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA, Sherburne WMA, Dewey Wills WMA and Russell Sage WMA. For a full list of WMAs open to duck hunting and more information about WMA duck hunting, visit: (wlf.louisiana.gov).

All visitors to LDWF WMAs must have a WMA Access Permit, Senior Hunting/Fishing License, Louisiana Sportsman’s Paradise License or Lifetime Hunting/Fishing License. Go (wlf.louisiana.gov) for more information.

For more information about duck hunting in Louisiana, visit: (wlf.louisiana.gov) or contact Jason Olszak at [email protected].