Henning’s Guide Service offers exclusive guided goose and duck hunting on over 17,500 acres of private rice farms and marsh property in the Thornwell, White Lake, Welsh, Bell City and Choupique areas of Louisiana. All five locations are well known for quality goose and duck hunting, along with exceptional waterfowl habitat. With the completion of construction of the Thornwell Oaks Hunting Lodge, and purchase of existing lodges in White Lake and Choupique, hunters have the opportunity to book either a fabulous Louisiana day hunt or overnight hunt at a lodge with Henning’s Guide Service.
Depending on the conditions, your experienced and enthusiastic guide will take you to where you will have the best chance to bag your geese and duck limit. Although no reputable guide service will guarantee you a limit on your hunt, we guarantee our guides will work hard and use their expertise to give you the best hunting experience possible. You will be hunting out of well brushed and clean pit blinds in our rice fields, and brushed platform blinds in the marsh property.
Hunts of a Lifetime
Our hunts book up fast, so act now to reserve your hunt.
Our hunts are booked on a first come, first served basis so book your hunt early. Henning’s Guide Service offers teal hunts during the special blue winged teal season during the two weeks of September scheduled by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. In November, we offer specklebelly goose and duck hunts as appropriate until the season's end in January for ducks and February for specklebellies.
DAY HUNTS
Day hunts are available for those that wish to drive in the morning of the hunt. Hunters meet their guides at a designated time and meeting place the morning of the hunt. Every guided hunt includes calling, decoys, transportation to and from the blind, and trained retrievers. Our day hunts are limited to four (4) persons per guide with a minimum of two (2) hunters (except teal hunts have a minimum of three (3) hunters). All hunters will have the opportunity to hunt specklebelly geese or ducks depending on the conditions.OVERNIGHT HUNTS
For the hunters wishing an overnight experience, consider booking an overnight hunt at one of three lodges we have available.Thornwell Oaks Hunting Lodge. This beautiful Lodge is located in Thornwell, Louisiana and overlooks thousands of acres of Henning Farm’s rice fields. Surrounded by beautiful live oak trees, the 8,500 square foot Lodge has 7 bedrooms (2 queens per bedroom) with private bathrooms. Upon entering the mudroom/half kitchen area at the back of the Lodge, you have access to your individual locker allowing space for your guns, boots, hunting apparel and other hunting equipment. Two large gathering rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, big screen televisions, a pool table and card tables are available for your enjoyment. A spacious, separate bar area, “Gator Bar”, with it’s own television is fully stocked with all necessary set ups (liquor must be provided by the hunter). A limited variety of complimentary beers and wines are included in our overnight packages. A large dining area is anchored by a 13-foot dining table comfortably seating 14 guests. Our chef will treat your palates to a wonderful culinary experience. The overnight hunt will include appetizers in the afternoon after the hunters have arrived, to be followed by a delicious dinner prepared by our chef. The next morning you will be awakened by the Lodge staff at the appropriate time. Breakfast bars, etc. and coffee will be available to the hunter before he leaves for the hunt. The hunt will include calling, decoys, transportation to and from the blind, trained retrievers, and bird processing. All hunters will have the opportunity to hunt specklebelly geese or ducks depending on the conditions. Upon completion of your hunt, all the hunters will gather for a breakfast brunch and share their hunting experiences.
White Lake Lodge. This simple but attractive lodge is located just east of White Lake, Louisiana. It overlooks our 3500 acres of marsh property to the west and 4000 acres of planted millet, and moist soil managed rice fields to the east. Surrounded by all kinds of waterfowl and other wildlife, the 4,000 square foot lodge has 6 bedrooms (one bedroom with two queen beds and a private bath, two bedrooms each with one queen bed and a private bath, one bedroom with two single beds and a private bath, two bedrooms with two bunk beds each and a shared bathroom). The lodge has a large gathering room upstairs with a big screen television that has a small bar area which is fully stocked with all necessary set ups (liquor must be provided by the hunter) and where a limited variety of complimentary beer and wines are included in our overnight packages. Additionally, there is a large gathering area downstairs under the main lodge with a big screen television to sit on those cool fall days and nights. This is where you can store your guns and boots for the hunt the next day. Upstairs, in the large gathering room, is the dining area that can accommodate all the guests. Our chef will treat your palates to a wonderful culinary experience. The overnight hunt will include appetizers in the afternoon after the hunters have arrived, to be followed by a delicious dinner prepared by our chef. The next morning you will be awakened by the Lodge staff at the appropriate time. Breakfast bars, etc. and coffee will be available to the hunter before he leaves for the hunt. The hunt will include calling, decoys, transportation to and from the blind, trained retrievers and bird processing. All hunters will have the opportunity to hunt ducks and the occasional goose depending on the conditions. Upon completion of your hunt, all the hunters will gather for a breakfast brunch and share their hunting experiences. Choupique Hunting Lodge. This former homestead of the late Ed Stine, well known local cattleman and rice farmer, is now Choupique Hunting Lodge. This lodge is located in Choupique, Louisiana on 1200 acres of moist soil managed property ideal for duck and goose hunting. Surrounded by large oak trees, the 8,800 square foot lodge has 6 bedrooms (5 bedrooms have a king or queen bed and 1 bedroom has 2 single beds) each bedroom either has a private bath or a Jack and Jill bathroom. If you are a do it yourself hunter, this is the place for you. You provide your own meals and beverages but have full use of the kitchen, BBQ pits, refrigerator and freezer. You and your friends can hang out and socialize at one of three patios while you BBQ or cook a specialty item in the kitchen. The lodge has two large gathering rooms. One room has several comfortable chairs and couches with a wood burning fireplace and a big screen television for relaxation, while the other room has a pool table and big screen television. A large dining area is available for serving your choice of meals. This is the place to be alone and bond with your fellow hunters in private. On the morning of your hunt you will be met at the back patio by your hunting guide at a predetermined time. The hunt will include calling, decoys, transportation to and from the blind, and trained retrievers. All hunters will have the opportunity to hunt duck and geese depending on the conditions. Upon completion of your hunt, all the hunters will be returned to the lodge and you can prepare a breakfast and share your hunting experiences.
