Hunting in Louisiana

goldenpatch29 · Post by **goldenpatch29** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:52 am

Does anyone know if there is any good bird hunting in Louisiana.....there maybe a possibility of me moving there?
If not I may have a dog for sale

northern cajun · Post by **northern cajun** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:01 am

Some of the best duck hunting you will find anywhere and the best woodcock hunting in North America in a good cold winter.
they don't call it the Sportsman's Paradise for nothing.

goldenpatch29 · Post by **goldenpatch29** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:30 pm

Well....Its official, I will be relocating to Louisiana by May 2nd.....I could really use any advice that anyone has about bird hunting in that area.
I have a 9 month old tri colored english setter, and I really dont want to sell him, and I was just wondering if it would be worth it to keep him or not??????????

DogNewbie · Post by **DogNewbie** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:17 pm

I don't know about you but my dog is worth more to me as a friend and companion than just a hunting tool.

goldenpatch29 · Post by **goldenpatch29** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:57 pm

DogNewbie wrote:I don't know about you but my dog is worth more to me as a friend and companion than just a hunting tool.

I dont know how you took the qoute but that is not how I meant it.
I care deeply for him, and he will always have a special place in my heart, but I care enough about him to know that he is at his best and is happiest when he is doing what he loves to do which is hunting. I would rather deal with the heartbreak of giving him away to someone that can give him that, rather than just keep him inside or couped up all the time. I would rather see him hunt and enjoy his life.
Your comment deeply offends me, and maybe next time you should think about what you say to someone and get to know them before you say it.

isonychia · Post by **isonychia** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:06 pm

woodcock hunting and waterfowl did I here?????? I know that some people on here have used their ES as waterfowl dogs, especially in warm ole Louisiana. Woodcock hunting would be hela fun

northern cajun · Post by **northern cajun** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:44 pm

What part of the state you moving to?

If the dog is fair can keep you in woodcock from mid december till end of January 45 day season.

Ducks run from early september Teal thru end of January.

There are some quail but few and you will have to work.

goldenpatch29 · Post by **goldenpatch29** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:07 pm

northern cajun wrote:What part of the state you moving to?

If the dog is fair can keep you in woodcock from mid december till end of January 45 day season.

Ducks run from early september Teal thru end of January.

There are some quail but few and you will have to work.

Near Leesville and Ft. Polk....where do you live?

northern cajun · Post by **northern cajun** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:15 pm

goldenpatch29 wrote:
northern cajun wrote:What part of the state you moving to?

If the dog is fair can keep you in woodcock from mid december till end of January 45 day season.

Ducks run from early september Teal thru end of January.

There are some quail but few and you will have to work.
Near Leesville and Ft. Polk....where do you live?

I live near Lafayette bout two hours away they have some good woodcock hunting in the area with multiple WMA in the area.

goldenpatch29 · Post by **goldenpatch29** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:44 pm

northern cajun wrote:
goldenpatch29 wrote:
northern cajun wrote:What part of the state you moving to?

If the dog is fair can keep you in woodcock from mid december till end of January 45 day season.

Ducks run from early september Teal thru end of January.

There are some quail but few and you will have to work.
Near Leesville and Ft. Polk....where do you live?
I live near Lafayette bout two hours away they have some good woodcock hunting in the area with multiple WMA in the area.

Do u know of anything in the area close to where ill be at?

gotpointers · Post by **gotpointers** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:47 am

The robertsons had a good beaver hunt on tonights episode of DUCK DYNASTY. I like their style they hunt frogs, squirrels, beavers, ducks and who knows what else. Hunting is hunting regardless of the species. I did a whole lotta beaver hunting before i got married.

northern cajun · Post by **northern cajun** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:03 pm

gotpointers wrote:The robertsons had a good beaver hunt on tonights episode of DUCK DYNASTY. I like their style they hunt frogs, squirrels, beavers, ducks and who knows what else. Hunting is hunting regardless of the species. I did a whole lotta beaver hunting before i got married.

We do that all the time caught 127 frogs the other night. Beavers just get kilt. Squirrel season starts in two weeks we have a spring season.

Louisiana is not called the Sportsman's Paradise for nothing.

Here is an interesting fact that most don't know.

Phil Robertson - Patriarch of the family, and the one who started it all. Believe or not, he was the first string quarterback for Louisana Tech University, ahead of football star Terry Bradshaw. They both were drafted into the NFL, but Phil turned down the opportunity to play professional football because it would interfere with duck hunting season that is dedicated!!

ultracarry · Post by **ultracarry** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:34 pm

That's really cool.

northern cajun · Post by **northern cajun** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:38 pm

Thats how we roll down here in Louisiana

goldenpatch29 · Post by **goldenpatch29** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:11 pm

OMG!.......I have gigged frogs since I was a tennager, and have prolly gotten 127 total since then.....hahahaha.....that sounds awesome!!!!!!!!!

Redfishkilla · Post by **Redfishkilla** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:17 pm

"I did a whole lotta beaver hunting before i got married."

LOL!!!!

mrcreole · Post by **mrcreole** » Tue May 29, 2012 10:29 pm

Keep your dog! Tons of woodcock on Ft. Polk. We also do a number of NSTRA trials in Rosepine...five minutes south of Ft. Polk. PM me.....Frank and I will keep you busy.

Chocolate Head · Post by **Chocolate Head** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:22 pm

Definitely keep your dog. Shoot me a PM and I'll give you some info. Woodcock is our staple upland bird, but there are some quail. There is a big WMA near you that is managed for quail. but you will have to work hard for them.

honestcharlie56 · Post by **honestcharlie56** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:03 pm

goldenpatch29 wrote:Does anyone know if there is any good bird hunting in Louisiana.:

Welcome to earth?!?!?! I just moved away from LA and really didnt wanna do it. South Louisiana is one of the most beautiful things on this earth. She will keep you and your dog very very busy if that is what you want. ENJOY!!!!

tommyboy72 · Post by **tommyboy72** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:18 am

I miss home. Haven't been back in years. Pearl River in St. Tammany Parish.

northern cajun · Post by **northern cajun** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:36 am

Cajun country the south central La. Is fantastic

FYI woodcock runs from Mid December to end of Janurary.

Woodcock Hunting on Public Lands
Interested in hunting woodcock in Louisiana? There is ample woodcock hunting opportunity on public land in Louisiana. Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), Kisatchie National Forest, National Wildlife Refuges, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land offer woodcock hunting opportunity. Woodcock distribution varies from year to year depending on soil moisture and temperature. In most years, land in the Mississippi and Atchafalaya River floodplains offers the best woodcock hunting. Some of these properties include Sherburne WMA, Three Rivers WMA, Indian Bayou Area (USACOE), and Dewey Wills WMA. However, hunters should not overlook the upland areas which can offer very good hunting as well. Some of these include the Kisatchie National Forest, Clear Creek WMA, Bodcau WMA, and Sandy Hollow WMA. See http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/wma for WMA descriptions and locations.

Quail

Novemeber 17th to Feb 28 if you shoot a limit shame on you. Limit is 10 and I don't know a place in the state that can take that kinda beating on coveys.

Doves
Fort Polk WMA, Vernon Parish

Holly Springs food plot – 40 acres, planted in brown-top millet
U.S. Forest Service dove field – 50 acres, planted in brown-top millet

Ducks heck we got a new zone this year.
Hard to beat some of the duck hunting.

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/waterfowl/seasons

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