Louisiana Coverage

Red River and Northwest Duck Migration Forecast

Caddo, Bossier and the Red River lakes down through Natchitoches. The thinnest duck ground in the state, and the first of it to freeze.

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Season dates: Louisiana duck season 2026-27, dates and migration timing

When Red River and Northwest peaks

DuckCast’s season model puts the gadwall peak here around mid January. Red River and Northwest carries its own season curve rather than sharing Louisiana's statewide one, because the timing here genuinely differs from the rest of the state. That is a modelled typical curve, not a prediction for any single year. The actual push depends on cold fronts and freeze-up upstream, which is what the daily score tracks. Always confirm season dates with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

What DuckCast watches upstream of Red River and Northwest

3 upstream stations feed this region's freeze line: Texarkana, El Dorado, Pine Bluff. When those stations ice over, the score here starts climbing before anything changes in the local sky.

Locations stay generalized

Hunter reports for Red River and Northwest are always shown at the region level. DuckCast never collects or displays exact coordinates, so filing a report here never burns a spot.

Also covered in Louisiana

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Season dates and regulations change. Always verify with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. DuckCast forecasts conditions, not legal seasons.