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Louisiana Tests New Whistling Duck Season | Lake Charles News
Louisiana’s launching a wild new nine-day hunt for black-bellied whistling ducks—starting October 3rd—just to see how it goes. These birds, which arrived in the late ‘90s and are now thriving year-round across the Gulf South, are getting their own experimental season with strict rules: hunters can take four per day, max 12 total, and must identify them correctly—they whistle, not quack. No other duck species allowed. You’ll need a free permit, federal duck stamp, and HIP registration. Report your harvest within 15 days. Louisiana’s the only state testing this setup—and they’re watching…
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