When is nutria hunting season?

Nutria can legally be hunted year-round in Louisiana, but guided hunts operate primarily November through April for cooler conditions and better marsh access.

Can an inexperienced hunter participate?

Yes. Guides, including Captain Jason, will teach firearm handling, positioning, and shot selection as long as you can safely manage a firearm.

How many hunters per boat?

Most trips accommodate up to three hunters per boat; larger groups can reserve multiple boats for corporate or family outings.

What type of boat do you hunt from?

Guided hunts use airboats or specially designed shallow-draft hunting boats built to navigate shallow marsh channels and tidal flats.

Is there a bag limit on nutria?

No—nutria are an invasive species in Louisiana and there is no bag limit; hunters are encouraged to harvest to help protect marshes.

What should I bring and how much does it cost?

Bring your preferred legal firearm, ammunition, eye and ear protection, sun protection, snacks, and proper clothing. Trips start at $425 per person plus fuel; a 20% online deposit is required to secure your date.

Airboat Nutria Hunt in Venice, Louisiana — Guided Full-Day Marsh Hunt

On the far southern edge of Louisiana's coastal delta, Venice, Louisiana opens into a tangle of shallow marshes, meandering tidal channels, and razor-thin levees. Venice, LA — the departure point for the Venice, LA Nutria Hunt — is a full-day guided airboat hunt that puts you into the thick of the wetlands to pursue invasive nutria while supporting local conservation. The marsh here is defined by spartina and salt-tolerant cordgrass, peat soils that are eroding, and reed-choked bays that give way to open water where waterfowl and wading birds congregate. Nutria, a large South American rodent introduced decades ago, gnaw through marsh roots and accelerate land loss; removing them is practical conservation. Your captain, Captain Jason, and his crew use airboats or specially built shallow-draft hunting boats to reach shallow flats and tidal pockets that conventional craft cannot access. Trips run November through April when cooler temperatures and better marsh access improve comfort and odds, and there is legally no bag limit on nutria in Louisiana. The operation welcomes hunters of all ability levels: if you can handle a firearm safely, guides will coach you on shots, positioning, and finding active animals. Most outings take up to three hunters per boat; larger groups may be split across multiple boats for corporate or family bookings. Expect a long day on the water - plan for a 6-8 hour outing that includes boat time, active hunting, and basic field processing. What makes this hunt stand out is the blend of hands-on purpose and remote-places access. Few other trips let you see the delta's edge at speed from an airboat, glass marsh plains for wildlife, and leave having directly helped a fragile habitat. The trip isn't trophy-driven; it's practical: harvests reduce erosion and improve nesting and feeding grounds for ducks, fish, and shorebirds. Guides discuss local ecology and safety, and they will outline fuel surcharges and estimated costs at booking. Bring weather-appropriate layers, eye and ear protection, your preferred legal firearm and ammunition, sun protection, and snacks; guides supply local knowledge, boat handling, and an efficient field workflow for harvested animals. This isn't a luxury cruise - it's a working day in a working landscape - but for anglers, hunters, and conservation-minded travelers, it's a rare chance to experience Louisiana's coastal marsh at ground level and leave a measurable positive impact. Trips start at $425 per person plus fuel; a 20% online deposit secures your spot and guides will outline expected fuel charges when you book. Louisiana allows nutria harvest year-round, but guided hunts focus on cooler months for better access. Contact the operator in English to confirm boat capacity, bring required licenses, and arrive ready to work and help restore the marsh and local wildlife.

Airboat Nutria Hunt in Venice, Louisiana — Guided Full-Day Marsh Hunt

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