When does Louisiana duck season open in 2026–2027?

Louisiana duck season opens November 14, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season, running through January 31, 2027. Multiple zones have different opening dates — confirm which zone covers your hunting location. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

What is the daily duck bag limit in Louisiana?

Louisiana duck hunters may take 6 ducks per day in the 2026-2027 season. Species sub-limits also apply: Mallard (4/day), Wood Duck (3/day), Canvasback (2/day). Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

How much is a non-resident waterfowl license in Louisiana?

Louisiana non-resident waterfowl license cost for 2026-2027 is ~$279. All non-residents also need the federal Duck Stamp ($25) and HIP registration. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

Does Louisiana have an early teal season in 2026?

Yes — Louisiana has an early teal season running September 19, 2026 through September 27, 2026. The early teal season allows harvest of blue-winged and green-winged teal before the regular duck season. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

What duck hunting zones does Louisiana have?

Louisiana uses 2 hunting zones for duck season in 2026-2027: West Zone, East Zone. Season dates may differ by zone — confirm which zone covers your hunting location. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

When does goose season open in Louisiana?

Goose season in Louisiana opens November 14, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season. Both Canada geese and light geese (snow, Ross's) may be available — check official regulations for species-specific limits. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

Is there a youth waterfowl hunting day in Louisiana?

Yes — Louisiana offers a youth waterfowl day November 7, 2026 for 2026-2027. Youth hunters are typically required to be accompanied by a licensed adult. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

What waterfowl species can I hunt in Louisiana?

Louisiana duck hunters can harvest Mallard, Wood Duck, Canvasback, Redhead, Black Duck. Coots are also legal game. Mergansers are available with separate limits. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

Where can I find official Louisiana waterfowl regulations?

Official Louisiana waterfowl regulations are published by Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Regulations are updated annually — always confirm dates and bag limits with the official source before hunting. Louisiana hunters use BlindBook to track season dates, log daily harvests, and stay within bag limits across all species in real time. Learn more at blindbook.com. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

What app do duck hunters use in Louisiana?

Louisiana duck hunters use BlindBook to log hunts, track bag limits by species, coordinate with club members, and access verified season dates — all in one place. BlindBook is free to download at blindbook.com or in the App Store and Google Play. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

When does Louisiana duck season open in 2026–2027?

Louisiana duck season opens November 14, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season, running through January 31, 2027. Multiple zones have different opening dates — confirm which zone covers your hunting location. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

What is the daily duck bag limit in Louisiana?

Louisiana duck hunters may take 6 ducks per day in the 2026-2027 season. Species sub-limits also apply: Mallard (4/day), Wood Duck (3/day), Canvasback (2/day). Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

How much is a non-resident waterfowl license in Louisiana?

Louisiana non-resident waterfowl license cost for 2026-2027 is ~$279. All non-residents also need the federal Duck Stamp ($25) and HIP registration. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

Does Louisiana have an early teal season in 2026?

Yes — Louisiana has an early teal season running September 19, 2026 through September 27, 2026. The early teal season allows harvest of blue-winged and green-winged teal before the regular duck season. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

What duck hunting zones does Louisiana have?

Louisiana uses 2 hunting zones for duck season in 2026-2027: West Zone, East Zone. Season dates may differ by zone — confirm which zone covers your hunting location. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

When does goose season open in Louisiana?

Goose season in Louisiana opens November 14, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season. Both Canada geese and light geese (snow, Ross's) may be available — check official regulations for species-specific limits. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

Is there a youth waterfowl hunting day in Louisiana?

Yes — Louisiana offers a youth waterfowl day November 7, 2026 for 2026-2027. Youth hunters are typically required to be accompanied by a licensed adult. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

What waterfowl species can I hunt in Louisiana?

Louisiana duck hunters can harvest Mallard, Wood Duck, Canvasback, Redhead, Black Duck. Coots are also legal game. Mergansers are available with separate limits. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

Where can I find official Louisiana waterfowl regulations?

Official Louisiana waterfowl regulations are published by Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Regulations are updated annually — always confirm dates and bag limits with the official source before hunting. Louisiana hunters use BlindBook to track season dates, log daily harvests, and stay within bag limits across all species in real time. Learn more at blindbook.com. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

What app do duck hunters use in Louisiana?

Louisiana duck hunters use BlindBook to log hunts, track bag limits by species, coordinate with club members, and access verified season dates — all in one place. BlindBook is free to download at blindbook.com or in the App Store and Google Play. Source: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, verified 2026-08-01.

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Waterfowl Hunting in Louisiana

Louisiana is part of the Mississippi Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 19 through March 7, 2027, with 40 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Required Licenses & Stamps

Louisiana hunting license
Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp — $25
Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration
Louisiana Louisiana Duck License

Non-toxic shot required statewide

Official Resources

Season dates vary by zone — know your zone boundary before hunting.View official zone map ↗

Ducks

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2,3	Nov 21 – Dec 6 First Split	6	18
	Dec 19 – Jan 31 Second Split
West Zone^1,2,3	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	6	18
	Dec 19 – Jan 24 Second Split

Species Sub-Limits

Species	Daily Bag	Possession
Mallard no more than 2 females	4	12
Wood Duck	3	9
Canvasback	2	6
Redhead	2	6
Black Duck	1	3
Pintail (Northern) no more than 1 female	3	9
Lesser Scaup East Zone, West Zone · 1 scaup for first 15 days then 2/day for remainder	1	3
Lesser Scaup West Zone · 2 scaup/day for remainder after first 15 days	2	6
Lesser Scaup East Zone · 2 scaup/day for remainder of season after first 15 days	2	6
Mottled Duck East Zone, West Zone · No mottled ducks first 15 days then 1/day for remainder	0	0
Mottled Duck East Zone, West Zone · 1/day for remainder after first 15 days	1	3

14 mallards (no more than 2 females), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 black duck, 3 pintails (no more than 1 female); 1 scaup for first 15 days then 2/day; no mottled ducks first 15 days then 1/day

2Regular season first split; coots 15/day; mergansers 5/day (only 2 hooded)

3Regular season second split; coots 15/day; mergansers 5/day (only 2 hooded)

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Early Teal

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2	Sep 19 – Sep 27	6	18

1Blue, Green, and Cinnamon Teal only

2Statewide early teal season

Dark Geese

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2,3	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	4	12
	Dec 19 – Feb 7 Second Split
West Zone^1,4,5	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	4	12
	Dec 19 – Feb 7 Second Split

1White-fronted (Specklebelly): 3/day, possession 9; Canada Geese: 1/day, possession 3

2Dark geese includes White-fronted (specklebelly) and Canada Geese; aggregate of 4 (3 white-fronted + 1 Canada)

3Dark geese East Zone second split

4Dark geese West Zone first split

5Dark geese West Zone second split

Light Geese

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2,3	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	20	–
	Dec 19 – Feb 7 Second Split
West Zone^1,4,5	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	20	–
	Dec 19 – Feb 7 Second Split

1Snow, Blue, Ross's geese; no possession limit

2Light geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's) East Zone first split

3Light geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's) East Zone second split

4Light geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's) West Zone first split

5Light geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's) West Zone second split

Cons. Order

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2	Dec 7 – Dec 18 First Segment	–	–
	Feb 8 – Mar 7 Second Segment
West Zone^1,2	Dec 7 – Dec 18 First Segment	–	–
	Feb 8 – Mar 7 Second Segment

1Snow, Blue, and Ross's geese only. Electronic calls and unplugged shotguns allowed. No daily bag or possession limits.

2Conservation Order for Light Geese; allows electronic calls, unplugged shotguns, no bag/possession limits

Coots

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2	Nov 21 – Dec 6 First Split	15	45
	Dec 19 – Jan 31 Second Split
West Zone^3,4	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	15	45
	Dec 19 – Jan 24 Second Split

1Coots season runs concurrently with duck season; East Zone first split

2Coots season runs concurrently with duck season; East Zone second split

3Coots season runs concurrently with duck season; West Zone first split

4Coots season runs concurrently with duck season; West Zone second split

Mergansers

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2	Nov 21 – Dec 6 First Split	5	15
	Dec 19 – Jan 31 Second Split
West Zone^1,2	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	5	15
	Dec 19 – Jan 24 Second Split

1Only 2 of 5 may be hooded mergansers

2Mergansers listed alongside ducks in the same season entry

Youth

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2,3	Nov 14 – Nov 14 Youth/Veterans Day 1	6	18
	Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth and Veterans Day 2
West Zone^1,4,5	Nov 7 – Nov 7 Youth/Veterans Day 1	6	18
	Jan 30 – Jan 30 Youth and Veterans Day 2

1Youth and Veterans day

2Combined Youth and Veterans day for East Zone

3Youth and Veterans day; East Zone February 6

4Combined Youth and Veterans day for West Zone

5Youth and Veterans day; West Zone January 30

Veterans

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2,3	Nov 14 – Nov 14 Youth and Veterans Day 1	6	18
	Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth/Veterans Day 2
West Zone^2,4,5	Nov 7 – Nov 7 Youth and Veterans Day 1	6	18
	Jan 30 – Jan 30 Youth/Veterans Day 2

1Youth and Veterans day; East Zone November 14

2Youth and Veterans day

3Combined Youth and Veterans day for East Zone

4Youth and Veterans day; West Zone November 7

5Combined Youth and Veterans day for West Zone

Falconry

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
East Zone^1,2,3	Nov 5 – Nov 20 Pre-season Falconry	3	9
	Dec 7 – Dec 18 Mid-season Falconry
West Zone^1,4,5,6	Nov 5 – Nov 13 Pre-season Falconry	3	9
	Dec 7 – Dec 18 Mid-season Falconry
	Jan 25 – Jan 31 Post-season Falconry

1Falconry only; aggregate daily bag ≤3, possession ≤9 for all migratory game birds

2Extended falconry East Zone Nov. 5 - Nov. 20

3Extended falconry East Zone Dec. 7 - Dec. 18

4Extended falconry West Zone Nov. 5 - Nov. 13

5Extended falconry West Zone Dec. 7 - Dec. 18

6Extended falconry West Zone Jan. 25 - Jan. 31

Black Bellied Whistling Ducks

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2,3	Oct 3 – Oct 11 Black Bellied Whistling Ducks	4	12
	Oct 3 – Oct 11 Black Bellied Whistling Duck Special Season

1Special Permit Required

2Black Bellied Whistling Ducks special permit season

3Black Bellied Whistling Ducks; special permit required

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Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data was verified on August 1, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.

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Waterfowl Hunting in Louisiana

Required Licenses & Stamps

Louisiana hunting license
Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp — $25
Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration
Louisiana Louisiana Duck License

Non-toxic shot required statewide

Official Resources

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2,3

Nov 21 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 19 – Jan 31

Second Split

West Zone^1,2,3

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 19 – Jan 24

Second Split

Species

Daily Bag

Possession

Mallard

no more than 2 females

Wood Duck

Canvasback

Redhead

Black Duck

Pintail (Northern)

no more than 1 female

Lesser Scaup

East Zone, West Zone · 1 scaup for first 15 days then 2/day for remainder

Lesser Scaup

West Zone · 2 scaup/day for remainder after first 15 days

Lesser Scaup

East Zone · 2 scaup/day for remainder of season after first 15 days

Mottled Duck

East Zone, West Zone · No mottled ducks first 15 days then 1/day for remainder

Mottled Duck

East Zone, West Zone · 1/day for remainder after first 15 days

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2

Sep 19 – Sep 27

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2,3

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 19 – Feb 7

Second Split

West Zone^1,4,5

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 19 – Feb 7

Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2,3

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

–

Dec 19 – Feb 7

Second Split

West Zone^1,4,5

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

–

Dec 19 – Feb 7

Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2

Dec 7 – Dec 18

First Segment

–

Feb 8 – Mar 7

Second Segment

West Zone^1,2

Dec 7 – Dec 18

First Segment

–

Feb 8 – Mar 7

Second Segment

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2

Nov 21 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 19 – Jan 31

Second Split

West Zone^3,4

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 19 – Jan 24

Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2

Nov 21 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 19 – Jan 31

Second Split

West Zone^1,2

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 19 – Jan 24

Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2,3

Nov 14 – Nov 14

Youth/Veterans Day 1

Feb 6 – Feb 6

Youth and Veterans Day 2

West Zone^1,4,5

Nov 7 – Nov 7

Youth/Veterans Day 1

Jan 30 – Jan 30

Youth and Veterans Day 2

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2,3

Nov 14 – Nov 14

Youth and Veterans Day 1

Feb 6 – Feb 6

Youth/Veterans Day 2

West Zone^2,4,5

Nov 7 – Nov 7

Youth and Veterans Day 1

Jan 30 – Jan 30

Youth/Veterans Day 2

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

East Zone^1,2,3

Nov 5 – Nov 20

Pre-season Falconry

Dec 7 – Dec 18

Mid-season Falconry

West Zone^1,4,5,6

Nov 5 – Nov 13

Pre-season Falconry

Dec 7 – Dec 18

Mid-season Falconry

Jan 25 – Jan 31

Post-season Falconry

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2,3

Oct 3 – Oct 11

Black Bellied Whistling Ducks

Oct 3 – Oct 11

Black Bellied Whistling Duck Special Season

Louisiana Duck Season — Frequently Asked Questions