Mottled Duck
hunting regulations.
Huntable in 7 states — 7 with general season. Click any state for the state-specific page.
Mottled ducks are non-migratory dabblers found primarily on the Gulf Coast — Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast of Florida — plus a small Florida peninsula population. They look similar to female mallards and to American black ducks but stay in their range year-round rather than migrating.
Texas and Louisiana run mottled duck hunting under federal frameworks; Florida runs a small quota-controlled season. Bag limits are typically conservative (often 1 bird daily). They concentrate in coastal marsh and prairie habitats and aren't commonly encountered outside their narrow range.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with your state wildlife agency. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
Where mottled duck can be hunted
7 states- AlabamaAlabama Wildlife & Freshwater FisheriesYGeneral seasonVerify →
- FloridaFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionYGeneral seasonVerify →
- GeorgiaGeorgia DNR Wildlife Resources DivisionYGeneral seasonVerify →
- LouisianaLouisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesYGeneral seasonVerify →
- MississippiMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and ParksYGeneral seasonVerify →
- South CarolinaSC Department of Natural ResourcesYGeneral seasonVerify →
- TexasTexas Parks and WildlifeYGeneral seasonVerify →
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