'Duck Dynasty' to end after current season on A&E

"Duck Dynasty" is coming to an end.

The A&E reality show, revolving around the Robertson family, will wrap up after its current 11th season, which premiered tonight.

The decision to end the show after Season 11 was a joint decision between the cast and the network. Knowing that the series would be ending, the Robertson family decided to announce the imminent end tonight so that the fans could enjoy the entire final season, plus holiday specials.

Season 11 will run consecutively through Jan. 18 and then take a hiatus until March 1 for the final season episodes. The series finale is set for Apr. 12, 2017.

"Duck Dynasty" premiered in March 2012 and over its 130 episodes, became a pop culture phenomenon, ranking as the most-watched nonfiction series in cable TV history. The show still remains the top show on A&E among total viewers.