By Chris Holmes
Duck Unlimited
Duck season opens in Louisiana's West Zone on November 11, followed by the East Zone on November 18. Unfortunately, severe drought continues across the state, and poor habitat conditions appear to be impacting duck numbers.
“The 2023 November survey estimate of 584,000 ducks in Louisiana’s coastal region and Little River basin is the lowest on record,” said Jason Olszak, waterfowl study leader with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF).