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
Black Bellied Whistling Ducks
Regular (Special Permit Required)
Special Permit Required
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Extended Falconry
Three splits: Nov 5-Nov 13, Dec 7-Dec 18, Jan 25-Jan 31
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Extended Falconry
Two splits: Nov 5-Nov 20 and Dec 7-Dec 18
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth and Veterans
Two days: Nov 7 and Jan 30
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth and Veterans
Two days: Nov 14 and Feb 6
Zone: East Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Regular
Two splits: Nov 14-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Jan 24
Zone: West Zone
Light Geese, White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese
Regular
Two splits: Nov 14-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese, White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese
Regular
Two splits: Nov 14-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Feb 7
Zone: West Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Regular
Two splits: Nov 21-Dec 6 and Dec 19-Jan 31
Zone: East Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Conservation Order
Two splits: Dec 7-18 and Feb 8-Mar 7. Allows electronic calls, unplugged shotguns, no bag/possession limits. Shooting hours half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset.
Zone: West Zone
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross)
Conservation Order
Two splits: Dec 7-18 and Feb 8-Mar 7. Allows electronic calls, unplugged shotguns, no bag/possession limits. Shooting hours half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset.
Zone: East Zone
Teal (Blue, Green, and Cinnamon)
Regular
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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, and 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 12 waterfowl season windows: Regular (Special Permit Required) Black Bellied Whistling Ducks (Oct 3-11, 2026); 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); Regular Ducks, Coots, Mergansers (Nov 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Conservation Order Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross) (Dec 7, 2026-Mar 7, 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, Extended Falconry Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Youth and Veterans Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Regular Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Conservation Order Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross), Regular Light Geese, White-fronted Geese, Canada Geese. 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.