This year’s duck hunting season in Louisiana begins on a promising note, with an estimated 1,238,000 ducks counted in coastal regions, a staggering 143 percent increase compared to last November’s record low of 510,000. Reports from hunters echo these numbers, as many experience some of the best initial hunting since recent years, with successful limits shot early in the season.
Notable increases in various duck species, particularly green-winged teal and shovelers, have been observed across the state. Local hunters have shared their swift successes, with some even limiting out before 7 a.m. during their outings. As another cold front approaches Louisiana around Thanksgiving, hunters are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting holiday weekend filled with aerial action.
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