Ducks Unlimited

"The December 2023 estimate of ducks in Louisiana's coastal zone and Little River Basin is 853,000. This represents a 46 percent increase from last month's record low estimate of 584,000," said Jason Olszak, Waterfowl Program Leader for Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Today, DU is the premier organization promoting wetlands conservation. Its work has led to the conservation of more than 18 million acres and counting, thanks to tireless support from generations of DU members, volunteers and partners who are part of the organization's mission to conserve and restore wetlands and other vital habitats for North America's waterfowl.