Louisiana Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Louisiana waterfowl season dates start with Oct 3-11, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Louisiana's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Oct 3-11, 2026.
Extended Falconry Ducks, Coots, Mergansers opens Nov 5, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
Extended Falconry Ducks, Coots, Mergansers opens Nov 5, 2026 and closes Dec 18, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Louisiana LDWF.
Waterfowl
18 listed rowsBlack Bellied Whistling Ducks
Regular (Special Permit Required)
Special Permit Required. Possession limit: 12.
Canada Geese
Regular
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: West Zone
Canada Geese
Regular
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Extended Falconry
Extended Falconry West Zone: Nov 5-Nov 13, Dec 7-Dec 18, Jan 25-Jan 31
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Extended Falconry
Extended Falconry East Zone: Nov 5-Nov 20, Dec 7-Dec 18
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth and Veterans
Youth and Veterans: Nov 7 and Jan 30
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth and Veterans
Youth and Veterans: Nov 14 and Feb 6
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Regular
Regular season: Nov 14-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Jan 24
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Regular
Regular season: Nov 21-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Jan 31
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Regular
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Regular
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: West Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Conservation Order
Conservation Order: Dec 7-18, Feb 8-Mar 7. Allows electronic calls and unplugged shotguns.
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Conservation Order
Conservation Order: Dec 7-18, Feb 8-Mar 7. Allows electronic calls and unplugged shotguns.
Zone: West Zone
Light Geese, White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese
Regular
East Zone: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7. Possession: Light Geese none, White-fronted 9, Canada 3.
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese, White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese
Regular
West Zone: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7. Possession: Light Geese none, White-fronted 9, Canada 3.
Zone: West Zone
Teal (Blue, Green, Cinnamon)
Regular
Possession limit: 18.
White-fronted Geese (Specklebelly)
Regular
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: West Zone
White-fronted Geese (Specklebelly)
Regular
Season: Nov 14-Dec 6, Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: East Zone
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Louisiana Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Louisiana?
September 19, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Louisiana — regular teal (blue, green, cinnamon) runs Sep 19-27, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Louisiana LDWF.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Louisiana?
Louisiana lists 18 waterfowl season windows: Regular (Special Permit Required) Black Bellied Whistling Ducks (Oct 3-11, 2026); Regular Canada Geese (Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027); Regular Canada Geese (Nov 14, 2026-Feb 7, 2027); Extended Falconry Ducks, Coots, Mergansers (Nov 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Extended Falconry Ducks, Coots, Mergansers (Nov 5-Dec 18, 2026); Youth and Veterans Ducks, Coots, Mergansers (Nov 7, 2026-Jan 30, 2027); Youth and Veterans Ducks, Coots, Mergansers (Nov 14, 2026-Feb 6, 2027); Regular Ducks, Coots, Mergansers (Nov 14, 2026-Jan 24, 2027); and more. Always verify against Louisiana LDWF before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Louisiana?
Yes — Louisiana lists separate waterfowl seasons for Regular (Special Permit Required) Black Bellied Whistling Ducks, Regular Canada Geese, Extended Falconry Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Youth and Veterans Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Regular Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Regular Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross). Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Louisiana LDWF.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Louisiana LDWF.