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Louisiana Duck Seasons

These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.

1. Falconry For

   Nov 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

2. Falconry Season For

   Nov 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

   Archery

   Falconry daily bag and possession limit for all permitted migratory game birds must not exceed 3 and 9 birds respectively, singly or in aggregate, during the extended falconry seasons and regular hunting seasons. Method of take is falconry (hawking).

3. Season West Zone

   Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 9, 2025

   Shotgun · Youth hunters

   West Zone Youth only weekend: Nov. 8-9. See Ducks, Coots and Mergansers section for more details.

4. Season West Zone

   Nov 8, 2025 – Feb 1, 2026

   Shotgun

5. Veterans Season East Zone

   Nov 15, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025

   Shotgun · Youth hunters; Veteran

   East Zone Youth and Veterans only weekend: Nov. 15-16. See Ducks, Coots and Mergansers section for more details.

6. Season East Zone

   Nov 15, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026

   Shotgun

   East Zone: Nov. 15-16 (Youth and Veterans only), Nov. 22-Dec. 8, Dec. 20-Jan. 31. See Ducks, Coots and Mergansers section for more details on bag and possession limits.

7. Veterans Season West Zone

   Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026

   Shotgun · Veteran

   West Zone Veterans only weekend: Jan. 31-Feb. 1. See Ducks, Coots and Mergansers section for more details.

Louisiana Duck Licenses

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