Waterfowl Surveys

Each year, waterfowl biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, conduct aerial waterfowl surveys over the coastal Wildlife Management Areas and State Wildlife Refuges. These surveys are conducted in November, December, and January every year for 8 public use areas including:
  • Pointe-Aux-Chenes WMA
  • Pass-A-Loutre WMA
  • Salvador WMA
  • Atchafalaya Delta/Wax Lake Delta WMA
  • Marsh Island Refuge
  • State Wildlife Refuge
  • Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
  • White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area 

    ​These surveys encompass over 550,000 acres of public use areas in coastal Louisiana. This survey data provides useful information, including but not limited to: Provides an index of waterfowl use on public areas in coastal Louisiana; provides insight to the sportsmen and women of Louisiana about waterfowl use on their areas of interest; provides information for biologists and managers to assist in waterfowl management decisions and activities on public areas.