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Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Game found here
White-tailed DeerWaterfowl
Coastal LouisianaSee on map →0 questions

Unit info

Game species
White-tailed Deer, Waterfowl
Group
Coastal Louisiana
Area
N/A
Public land
N/A

Season & harvest data is published for no species so far. White-tailed Deer, Waterfowl also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.

About this unit

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Plaquemines Parish is one of the great waterfowl destinations in North America, a narrow ribbon of Mississippi River delta extending into the Gulf of Mexico through some of the most productive marsh and coastal wetland on the continent. Redheads, lesser scaup, gadwall, teal, and puddle ducks pour through the delta in staggering numbers each migration. White-tailed deer also inhabit the cheniere ridges and marsh edges, providing a unique coastal deer hunting experience alongside world-class duck shooting.

Terrain & elevation

Mississippi River delta marsh, tidal flats, cheniere oak ridges, cypress swamps, and coastal wetlands extending into the Gulf of Mexico; one of the most dynamic and productive delta landscapes in North America.

Hunting pressure

Moderate overall but high demand for quality marsh blinds and guide spots; remote location and required boat access filter out casual hunters and limit overcrowding.

Tags & permits

Over-the-counter licenses; cheniere ridge deer hunting follows standard Louisiana regulations with WMA-specific rules on public land.

Species & seasons

Waterfowl hunting is the headline attraction — redhead ducks, lesser scaup, gadwall, green-winged teal, and snow geese all concentrate on the delta; alligator season in fall provides an additional draw for residents.

Highlights

World-class duck and goose hunting on one of the premier waterfowl marshes in North America; unique coastal whitetail hunting on cheniere ridges surrounded by Gulf marsh.

Species guides

Questions, tips & discussion

Ask anything about Plaquemines Parish— or drop a tip or trick: access points, where game holds, glassing spots, conditions, crowding, gear that worked. This is where the unit's species-specific intel gets built, hunter by hunter.

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Boundaries: LDWF parish-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.