Start with recorded harvest and the participation behind it. White Lake has daily program records; the broader area file has combined multi-year checked totals. Each answers a different question.
Two seasons, two programs, 119 observed program dates and one no-show with blank measures. Explore weighted ducks per reported hunter visit, total ducks and visits, then narrow to a month or date range.
2024–25 and 2025–26. Program-level detail; no blind or pool locations in this source.
The guided marsh and rice field are different hunting programs. These are recorded outcomes, not evidence that changing programs causes a particular result.
| Program / season | Ducks / visit | Ducks | Visits | Observed dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided marsh lottery 2025-2026 | 4.63 | 1,295 | 280 | 30 | Source reference |
| Rice field 2025-2026 | 1.63 | 390 | 240 | 30 | Source reference |
| Guided marsh lottery 2024-2025 | 5.36 | 1,490 | 278 | 30 | Source reference |
| Rice field 2024-2025 | 2.19 | 499 | 228 | 29 (+1 no-show) | Source reference |
Search LDWF’s Waterfowl category from September 2023 through March 2026. Compare total game checked with people checked. This file does not supply daily duck counts or a verified hunter-visit denominator, so it stays separate from White Lake.
They show recorded outcomes for the covered programs and periods. They do not establish the best place to hunt today, predict your success or prove that weather caused a result. Unlisted dates remain gaps. Weather joins and blind-level comparisons will need additional trustworthy evidence.
LDWF source records received August 25, 2026; numeric review October 30, 2026. Exact tables, downloads and limits appear with each dataset. BlindBook is independent and is not endorsed by LDWF.
For current rules and access, review Louisiana hunting seasons and official White Lake program information.