The 2024 Louisiana duck hunting season begins Nov. 2-3 in the West Zone with a youth-only hunt, and the first part of the season opens a week later on Nov. 9, the Department of Ducks announced. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries.

The hunt reserved for young veterans in the East Zone will take place on November 9 and the first part of the season will begin on November 16.

To see the full seasons for both zones, go to (wlf.louisiane.gov).

All waterfowl hunters age 16 and older, even those who are not required to purchase a license, must have a federal duck stamp. Go to (wlf.louisiane.gov) for more information.

Duck hunters 18 years and older must have a basic hunting license and be certified by the Harvest Information Program (HIP). Youth 17 and under do not need a hunting license or HIP certificate to duck hunt. To purchase a hunting license, go to (wlf.louisiane.gov).

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

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

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