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BILLING CODE 6050–28–P
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 20
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–MB–2023–0113;
FXMB1231099BPP0–245–FF09M32000]
RIN 1018–BG63
Migratory Bird Hunting; 2024–25
Seasons for Certain Migratory Game
Birds
Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This rule prescribes the
seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and
possession limits for hunting migratory
birds. Taking of migratory birds is
prohibited unless specifically provided
for by annual regulations. This rule
permits the taking of designated species
during the 2024–25 season.
DATES: This rule takes effect on August
29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may inspect comments
received on the migratory bird hunting
regulations at https://
www.regulations.gov at Docket No.
FWS–HQ–MB–2023–0113. You may
obtain copies of referenced reports from
the Division of Migratory Bird
Management’s website at https://
www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds
or at https://www.regulations.gov at
Docket No. FWS–HQ–MB–2023–0113.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jerome Ford, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Department of the Interior,
(703) 358–2606. Individuals in the
United States who are deaf, deafblind,
hard of hearing, or have a speech
disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or
TeleBraille) to access
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telecommunications relay services.
Individuals outside the United States
should use the relay services offered
within their country to make
international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulations Schedule for 2024
On February 8, 2024, we published in
the Federal Register (89 FR 8631) a
proposal to amend title 50 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) at part 20.
The proposal provided a background
and overview of the migratory bird
hunting regulations process and
addressed the establishment of seasons,
limits, and other regulations for hunting
migratory game birds under §§ 20.100
through 20.107, 20.109, and 20.110 of
subpart K. Major steps in the 2024–25
regulatory cycle relating to open public
meetings and Federal Register
notifications were illustrated in the
diagram at the end of the February 8,
2024, proposed rule.
We provided the meeting dates and
locations for the Service Regulations
Committee (SRC) on our website at
https://www.fws.gov/event/us-fish-andwildlife-service-migratory-birdregulations-committee-meeting and
Flyway Council meetings on flyway
calendars posted on our website at
https://www.fws.gov/partner/migratorybird-program-administrative-flyways.
On October 10, 2023, we held open
meetings with the Flyway Council
Consultants, at which the participants
reviewed information on the current
status of migratory game birds and
developed recommendations for the
2024–25 regulations for these species.
The February 8, 2024, proposed rule
provided detailed information on the
proposed 2024–25 regulatory schedule.
On May 13, 2024, we published in the
Federal Register (89 FR 41522) the
proposed frameworks for migratory
game bird hunting regulations during
the 2024–25 season. On August 26,
2024, we published in the Federal
Register (89 FR 68500) the final
frameworks for migratory game bird
hunting regulations, from which State
wildlife conservation agency officials
selected seasons, hours, areas, and
limits for hunting migratory birds
during the 2024–25 season.
The final rule described here is the
final in the series of proposed,
supplemental, and final rulemaking
documents for migratory game bird
hunting regulations for the 2024–25
season and deals specifically with
amending subpart K of 50 CFR part 20.
It sets hunting seasons, hours, areas, and
limits for migratory game bird species.
This final rule is the culmination of the
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annual rulemaking process allowing
migratory game bird hunting, which
started with the February 8, 2024,
proposed rule. As discussed elsewhere
in this document, we supplemented that
proposal on May 13, 2024, and
published final season frameworks on
August 26, 2024, that provided the
regulatory frameworks from which the
States selected their hunting seasons.
This final rule sets the migratory game
bird hunting seasons based on that
input from the States.
Required Determinations
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National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) Consideration
The programmatic document,
‘‘Second Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement:
Issuance of Annual Regulations
Permitting the Sport Hunting of
Migratory Birds (EIS 20130139),’’ filed
with the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) on May 24, 2013,
addresses NEPA compliance by the
Service for issuance of the annual
framework regulations for hunting of
migratory game bird species. We
published a notice of availability in the
Federal Register on May 31, 2013 (78
FR 32686), and our Record of Decision
on July 26, 2013 (78 FR 45376). We also
address NEPA compliance for waterfowl
hunting frameworks through the annual
preparation of separate environmental
assessments, the most recent being
‘‘Duck Hunting Regulations for 2024–
25,’’ with its corresponding 2024
finding of no significant impact,
available at https://www.regulations.gov
at Docket No. FWS–HQ–MB–2023–
0113.
Endangered Species Act Consideration
Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531
et seq.), provides that the Secretary shall
insure that any action authorized,
funded, or carried out is not likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of
any endangered species or threatened
species or result in the destruction or
adverse modification of critical habitat.
Consequently, we conducted formal
consultations to ensure that actions
resulting from these regulations would
not likely jeopardize the continued
existence of endangered or threatened
species or result in the destruction or
adverse modification of their critical
habitat. Findings from these
consultations are included in a
biological opinion, which concluded
that the regulations are not likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of
any endangered or threatened species.
Additionally, these findings may have
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caused modification of some regulatory
measures previously proposed, and the
final frameworks (89 FR 68500, August
26, 2024) reflect any such modifications.
The biological opinion is available from
https://www.regulations.gov at Docket
No. FWS–HQ–MB–2023–0113.
Regulatory Planning and Review—
Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and
14094
Executive Order 14094 amends and
reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866
and E.O. 13563. Regulatory analysis
should facilitate agency efforts to
develop regulations that serve the
public interest, advance statutory
objectives, and are consistent with E.O.
12866, E.O. 13563, and the Presidential
Memorandum of January 20, 2021
(Modernizing Regulatory Review).
Regulatory analysis, as practicable and
appropriate, shall recognize distributive
impacts and equity, to the extent
permitted by law. We have developed
this final rule in a manner consistent
with these requirements.
E.O. 12866, as reaffirmed by E.O.
13563 and amended by E.O. 14094,
provides that the Office of Information
and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) will review all significant rules.
This action is a ‘‘significant regulatory
action,’’ as defined under section 3(f)(1)
of E.O. 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4,
1993), as amended by E.O. 14094 (88 FR
21879, April 11, 2023).
An economic analysis was prepared
for the 2024–25 migratory bird hunting
season. This analysis was based on data
from the 2011 and the 2016 National
Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and
Wildlife-Associated Recreation
(National Survey), the most recent years
for which data are available. See
discussion under Required
Determinations, Regulatory Flexibility
Act, below. This analysis estimated
consumer surplus for four alternatives
for duck hunting regulations. As defined
by OMB in Circular A–4, consumers’
surplus is the difference between what
a consumer pays for a unit of a good or
service and the maximum amount the
consumer would be willing to pay for
that unit. The duck hunting regulatory
alternatives are (1) not opening a
hunting season, (2) issuing restrictive
regulations that allow fewer days than
the 2023–24 season, (3) issuing
moderate regulations that allow more
days than in Alternative 2 but fewer
days than the 2023–24 season, and (4)
issuing liberal regulations that allow
days similar to the 2023–24 season. The
estimated consumer surplus associated
with liberal regulations issued for the
2024–25 season across all flyways was
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$606 million to $797 million (2023$).
We also chose Alternative 4 (liberal
regulations) for the 2009–10 through
2023–24 seasons. The 2024–25 analysis
is part of the record for this rulemaking
action and is available at https://
www.regulations.gov at Docket No.
FWS–HQ–MB–2023–0113.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The annual migratory bird hunting
regulations have a significant economic
impact on substantial numbers of small
entities under the Regulatory Flexibility
Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). An initial
regulatory flexibility analysis was
prepared to analyze the economic
impacts of the annual hunting
regulations on small business entities.
This analysis is updated annually. The
primary source of information about
hunter expenditures for migratory game
bird hunting is the National Survey,
which is generally conducted at 5-year
intervals. The 2022 National Survey did
not collect migratory bird expenditure
data, so the 2024–25 migratory bird
hunting season analysis is based on the
2011 and 2016 National Surveys and the
U.S. Department of Commerce’s County
Business Patterns, from which it is
estimated that migratory bird hunters
will spend approximately $2.6 billion
(2023$) at small businesses during the
2024–25 migratory bird hunting season.
Copies of the analysis are available
upon request from the person listed
above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT or from https://
www.regulations.gov at Docket No.
FWS–HQ–MB–2023–0113.
Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act (CRA;
5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) was signed into law
as part of the Small Business Regulatory
Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA;
title II of Pub. L. 104–121, March 29,
1996). Pursuant to the CRA, OIRA
designated this action as a major rule, as
defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2), because it is
likely to result in an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more.
However, because this final rule
establishes a regulatory program for an
activity related to hunting and because
hunting seasons are time sensitive, we
establish the effective date of this final
rule using the exemption in the CRA at
5 U.S.C. 808(1).
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not contain any new
collection of information that requires
approval by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.). OMB has previously approved
the information collection requirements
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associated with migratory bird surveys
and the procedures for establishing
annual migratory bird hunting seasons
under the following OMB control
numbers:
• 1018–0019, ‘‘North American
Woodcock Singing Ground Survey’’
(expires 02/28/2027).
• 1018–0023, ‘‘Migratory Bird
Surveys, 50 CFR 20.20’’ (expires 05/31/
2026). Includes Migratory Bird Harvest
Information Program, Migratory Bird
Hunter Surveys, Sandhill Crane Survey,
and Parts Collection Survey.
• 1018–0171, ‘‘Establishment of
Annual Migratory Bird Hunting
Seasons, 50 CFR part 20’’ (expires 10/
31/2024).
You may view the information
collection request(s) at https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor,
and a person is not required to respond
to, a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
We have determined and certify, in
compliance with the requirements of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, 2
U.S.C. 1501 et seq., that this final
rulemaking does not include any
Federal mandate that may result in the
expenditure by State, local, and Tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the
private sector, of $100 million or more
(adjusted for inflation) in any 1 year and
does not significantly or uniquely affect
small governments.
Civil Justice Reform—Executive Order
12988
The Department, in promulgating this
final rule, has determined that this rule
will not unduly burden the judicial
system and that it meets the
requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of E.O. 12988.
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Takings Implication Assessment—
Executive Order 12630
In accordance with E.O. 12630, this
final rule, authorized by the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. 703–
711), does not have significant takings
implications and does not affect any
constitutionally protected property
rights. This final rule will not result in
the physical occupancy of property, the
physical invasion of property, or the
regulatory taking of any property. In
fact, this final rule allows hunters to
exercise otherwise unavailable
privileges and, therefore, reduces
restrictions on the use of private and
public property.
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Energy Effects—Executive Order 13211
E.O. 13211 requires agencies to
prepare statements of energy effects
when undertaking certain actions.
While this final rule is a significant
regulatory action under E.O. 12866, it is
not likely to have a significant adverse
effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy and has not been designated
by OIRA as a significant energy action.
Therefore, no statement of energy effects
is required.
Government-to-Government
Relationship With Tribes
In accordance with the President’s
memorandum of April 29, 1994,
‘‘Government-to-Government Relations
with Native American Tribal
Governments’’ (59 FR 22951), E.O.
13175, and 512 DM 2, we have
evaluated possible effects on federally
recognized Indian Tribes with respect to
impacts to Tribes’ treaty rights to hunt
waterfowl, and we have determined that
there are de minimis effects on Indian
Tribes for that aspect of their treaty
rights. Through this process to establish
annual hunting regulations, we
regularly coordinate with Tribes that are
affected by this final rulemaking action.
This final rule will not have substantial
direct effects on one or more Indian
Tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian Tribes,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian Tribes. This
rule is general in nature and does not
directly affect any specific Tribal lands,
treaty rights, or Tribal trust resources. In
addition, this final rule does not
interfere with the ability of Tribes to
manage themselves or their funds or to
regulate migratory bird activities on
Tribal lands. We recognize that, in
certain cases, conflicts may arise
between States and specific Tribes on
aspects of other Tribal treaty rights. The
Service actively supports the parties
reaching a mutually agreeable solution
to such conflicts. Therefore, we
conclude that this final rule does not
have ‘‘Tribal implications’’ under
section 1(a) of E.O. 13175 with respect
to waterfowl treaty rights. Thus, formal
government-to-government consultation
is not required by E.O. 13175 and
related policies of the Department of the
Interior. We will continue to collaborate
with Tribes on concerns related to
migratory bird hunting regulations.
Federalism Effects—Executive Order
13132
Due to the migratory nature of certain
species of birds, the Federal
Government has been given
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responsibility over these species by the
MBTA. We annually prescribe
frameworks from which the States make
selections regarding the hunting of
migratory birds, and we employ
guidelines to establish special
regulations on Federal Indian
reservations and ceded lands. This
process preserves the ability of the
States and Tribes to determine which
seasons meet their individual needs. We
recognize that, in certain cases, conflicts
may arise between States and specific
Tribes on aspects of other Tribal treaty
rights. The Service actively supports the
parties reaching a mutually agreeable
solution to such conflicts.
Any State or Tribe may be more
restrictive in its regulations than the
Federal frameworks at any time. The
frameworks are developed in a
cooperative process with the States and
the Flyway Councils. This process
allows States to participate in the
development of frameworks from which
they will make selections, thereby
having an influence on their own
regulations. This final rule will not have
substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with E.O. 13132, this final
regulation does not have federalism
implications and does not warrant the
preparation of a federalism summary
impact statement.
Review of Public Comments
The February 8, 2024, proposed
(preliminary) rulemaking (89 FR 8631)
opened the public comment period for
2024–25 migratory game bird hunting
regulations. We previously addressed all
pertinent comments in our May 13,
2024, proposed rule (see 89 FR 41522)
and August 26, 2024, final rule (89 FR
68500).
Regulations Promulgation
The rulemaking process for migratory
game bird hunting, by its nature,
operates under a time constraint as
seasons must be established each year or
hunting seasons remain closed.
However, we intend that the public be
provided extensive opportunity for
public input and involvement in
compliance with Administrative
Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. subchapter II)
requirements. Thus, when the
preliminary proposed rulemaking was
published, we established what we
concluded were the longest periods
possible for public comment and the
most opportunities for public
involvement. We also provided
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notification of our participation in
multiple Flyway Council meetings,
opportunities for additional public
review and comment on all Flyway
Council proposals for regulatory change,
and opportunities for additional public
review during the SRC meeting.
Therefore, we conclude that sufficient
public notice and opportunity for
involvement have been given to affected
persons.
Further, States need sufficient time to
communicate these season selections to
their affected publics, and to establish
and publicize the necessary regulations
and procedures to implement these
seasons. Thus, we find that ‘‘good
cause’’ exists, within the terms of 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3) of the Administrative
Procedure Act, and, therefore, under
authority of the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act (July 3, 1918), as amended (16
U.S.C. 703–711), these regulations will
take effect less than 30 days after
publication. Accordingly, with each
conservation agency having had an
opportunity to participate in selecting
the hunting seasons desired for its State
or Territory on those species of
migratory birds for which open seasons
are now prescribed, and consideration
having been given to all other relevant
matters presented, certain sections of
title 50, chapter I, subchapter B, part 20,
subpart K, are hereby amended as set
forth below.
Signing Authority
Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary
for Fish and Wildlife and Parks,
approved this action on July 31, 2024,
for publication. On August 22, 2024,
Shannon Estenoz authorized the
undersigned to sign and submit the
document to the Office of the Federal
Register for publication electronically as
an official document of the Department
of the Interior.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 20
Exports, Hunting, Imports, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements,
Transportation, Wildlife.
Maureen D. Foster,
Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
For the reasons set out in the
preamble, title 50, chapter I, subchapter
B, part 20, subpart K of the Code of
Federal Regulations is amended as
follows:
PART 20—MIGRATORY BIRD
HUNTING
1. The authority citation for part 20
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq., and 16
U.S.C. 742a–j.
Note: The following annual hunting
regulations provided for by §§ 20.101 through
20.107 and 20.109 of 50 CFR part 20 will not
appear in the Code of Federal Regulations
because of their seasonal nature.
2. Section 20.101 is revised to read as
follows:
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§ 20.101 Seasons, limits, and shooting
hours for Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands.
Subject to the applicable provisions of
the preceding sections of this part, areas
open to hunting, respective open
seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and
hawking hours, and daily bag and
possession limits for the species
designated in this section are prescribed
as follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are onehalf hour before sunrise until sunset.
CHECK COMMONWEALTH
REGULATIONS FOR AREA
DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Puerto Rico.
Restrictions: In Puerto Rico, the
season is closed on the ruddy duck,
white-cheeked pintail, West Indian
whistling duck, fulvous whistling duck,
masked duck, purple gallinule,
American coot, Caribbean coot, whitecrowned pigeon, and plain pigeon.
Closed Areas: Closed areas are
described in the August 26, 2024,
Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
Limits
Species
Season dates
Bag
Doves and Pigeons:
Zenaida, white-winged, and mourning doves (1) ..
Scaly-naped pigeons .............................................
Ducks ............................................................................
Common Gallinules ......................................................
Snipe .............................................................................
Sept. 7–Nov. 4 ..............................................................
Sept. 7–Nov. 4 ..............................................................
Nov. 16–Dec. 23 & Jan. 11–Jan. 27 ............................
Nov. 16–Dec. 23 & Jan. 11–Jan. 27 ............................
Nov. 16–Dec. 23 & Jan. 11–Jan. 27 ............................
Possession
30
5
6
6
8
90
15
18
18
24
(1) The daily bag limit for Zenaida, white-winged, and mourning doves is in the aggregate and may include not more than 10 Zenaida and 3
mourning doves. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(b) Virgin Islands.
Restrictions: In the Virgin Islands, the
seasons are closed for ground or quail
doves, pigeons, ruddy duck, whitecheeked pintail, West Indian whistling
duck, fulvous whistling duck, masked
duck, and all other ducks, and purple
gallinule.
Closed Areas: Ruth Cay, just south of
St. Croix, is closed to the hunting of
migratory game birds. All Offshore Cays
under jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands
Government are closed to the hunting of
migratory game birds.
Limits
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Species
Season dates
Zenaida doves ..............................................................
Ducks ............................................................................
3. Section 20.102 is revised to read as
follows:
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Sept. 1–Sept. 30 ...........................................................
Closed ...........................................................................
§ 20.102 Seasons, limits, and shooting
hours for Alaska.
Subject to the applicable provisions of
the preceding sections of this part, areas
open to hunting, respective open
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Bag
Possession
10
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10
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seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and
hawking hours, and daily bag and
possession limits for the species
designated in this section are prescribed
as follows:
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Shooting and hawking hours are onehalf hour before sunrise until sunset.
Area descriptions were published in the
August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89
FR 68500).
Note: Light geese include lesser snow
(including blue) geese, greater snow geese,
and Ross’s geese.
Falconry: The total combined bag and
possession limit for migratory game
birds taken with the use of a raptor
under a falconry permit is 3 per day, 9
in possession, and may not exceed a
more restrictive limit for any species
listed in this section.
Special Tundra Swan Season: In
Game Management Units (Units) 17, 18,
22, and 23, in the North Zone, the
tundra swan season is from September
1 through October 31 with a season
limit of 3 tundra swans per hunter. This
season is by State permit only; hunters
Area
will be issued 1 permit allowing the
take of up to 3 tundra swans. Hunters
will be required to file a harvest report
with the State after the season is
completed. Up to 500 permits may be
issued in Unit 18; 300 permits each in
Units 22 and 23; and 200 permits in
Unit 17.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR
AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.
Season dates
North Zone ................................................................................................
Gulf Coast Zone .......................................................................................
Southeast Zone ........................................................................................
Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone ...........................................................
Kodiak Zone .............................................................................................
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Nov. 30.
Dec. 16–Dec. 31.
Oct. 8–Jan. 22.
Oct. 8–Jan. 22.
Daily bag and possession limits
Ducks (1)
Canada &
Cackling
geese
(2)(3)(4)
10–30
8–24
7–21
7–21
7–21
4–12
4–12
4–12
4–12
4–12
Area
North Zone .......................................................
Gulf Coast Zone ...............................................
Southeast Zone ................................................
Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone ...................
Kodiak Zone .....................................................
WhiteFronted
geese
(5)(6)
4–12
4–12
4–12
4–12
4–12
Light
geese
Emperor
geese
(7)(8)
Brant
6–18
6–18
6–18
6–18
6–18
2–6
2–6
2–6
2–6
2–6
1–1
1–1
1–1
1–1
1–1
Snipe
8–24
8–24
8–24
8–24
8–24
Sandhill
cranes
(9)
3–9
2–6
2–6
2–6
2–6
(1) The basic duck bag limits may include no more than 2 canvasbacks daily and may not include sea ducks. In addition to the basic duck limits, the sea duck limit is 10 daily, including no more than 6 each of either harlequin or long-tailed ducks. Sea ducks include scoters, common and
king eiders, harlequin ducks, long-tailed ducks, and common, hooded, and red-breasted mergansers. The season for Steller’s and spectacled
eiders is closed.
(2) Daily bag and possession limits are in the aggregate for the two species.
(3) In Game Management Units (Units) 5 and 6, in the Gulf Coast Zone, the taking of Canada and cackling geese is only permitted from September 28 through December 16. In the Middleton Island portion of Unit 6, the taking of Canada and cackling geese is by special permit only.
The maximum number of Canada and cackling geese permits is 10 for the season. A mandatory goose-identification class is required. Hunters
must check in and out. The daily bag and possession limits are 1 Canada or cackling goose. The season will close if harvest includes 5 dusky
Canada geese. A dusky Canada goose is any dark-breasted Canada goose (Munsell 10 YR color value five or less) with a bill length between 40
and 50 millimeters.
(4) In Unit 10, in the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone, for Canada and cackling geese, the daily bag limit is 6 and the possession limit is 18.
(5) In Unit 9, in the Gulf Coast Zone, Unit 10, in the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone, and Unit 17, in the North Zone, for white-fronted geese,
the daily bag limit is 6 and the possession limit is 18.
(6) In Unit 18, in the North Zone, for white-fronted geese, the daily bag limit is 10 and the possession limit is 30.
(7) In Unit 8, in the Kodiak Zone, the Kodiak Island Roaded Area is closed to emperor goose hunting. The Kodiak Island Roaded Area consists of all lands and water (including exposed tidelands) east of a line extending from Crag Point in the north to the west end of Saltery Cove in
the south and all lands and water south of a line extending from Termination Point along the north side of Cascade Lake extending to Anton Larsen Bay. Marine waters adjacent to the closed area are closed to harvest within 500 feet from the water’s edge. The offshore islands are open to
harvest, for example: Woody, Long, Gull and Puffin Islands.
(8) Emperor goose hunting is by State permit only; no more than 1 emperor goose may be harvested per hunter per season. Hunters will be
required to file a harvest report with the State after harvesting an emperor goose. Total emperor goose harvest may not exceed 500 birds. See
State regulations for specific dates, times, and conditions of permit hunts and closures.
(9) In Unit 17, in the North Zone, for sandhill cranes, the daily bag limit is 2 and the possession limit is 6.
4. Section 20.103 is revised to read as
follows:
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designated in this section are prescribed
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AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Doves.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the
seasons listed below are for mourning and
white-winged doves. The daily bag and
possession limits are in the aggregate for the
two species.
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Season dates
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I
Possession
EASTERN MANAGEMENT UNIT
Alabama:
North Zone:
12 noon to sunset ..........................................
1⁄2 hour before sunrise to sunset ...................
South Zone:
12 noon to sunset ..........................................
1⁄2 hour before sunrise to sunset ...................
Delaware .......................................................................
Florida ...........................................................................
Georgia .........................................................................
Illinois (1) ......................................................................
Indiana ..........................................................................
Kentucky:
11 a.m. to sunset ..................................................
1⁄2 hour before sunrise to sunset ..........................
Louisiana:
North Zone ............................................................
South Zone ............................................................
Maryland:
12 noon to sunset .................................................
1⁄2 hour before sunrise to sunset ..........................
Mississippi:
North Zone ............................................................
South Zone ............................................................
North Carolina ..............................................................
Ohio (1) .........................................................................
Pennsylvania ................................................................
Rhode Island ................................................................
South Carolina ..............................................................
Tennessee:
12 noon to sunset .................................................
1⁄2 hour before sunrise to sunset ..........................
Virginia:
12 noon to sunset .................................................
1⁄2 hour before sunrise to sunset ..........................
West Virginia:
12 noon to sunset .................................................
1⁄2 hour before sunrise to sunset ..........................
Wisconsin .....................................................................
Sept. 7 only ..................................................................
Sept. 8–Oct. 20 & Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 19
15
15
15
45
Sept. 14 only ................................................................
Sept. 15–Oct. 27 & Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan.
19.
Sept. 1–Sept. 29 & Oct. 19–Oct. 27 & Dec. 6–Jan. 26
Sept. 28–Oct. 20 & Nov. 9–Dec. 1 & Dec. 19–Jan. 31
Sept. 7–Oct. 13 & Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 19–Jan. 31
Sept. 1–Nov. 14 & Dec. 26–Jan. 9 ..............................
Sept. 1–Oct. 20 & Nov. 1–Dec. 1 & Dec. 21–Dec. 29
15
15
15
45
15
15
15
15
15
45
45
45
45
45
Sept. 1 only ..................................................................
Sept. 2–Oct. 26 & Nov. 28–Dec. 8 & Dec. 21–Jan. 12
15
15
15
45
Sept. 7–Sept. 28 & Oct. 5–Nov. 9 & Dec. 21–Jan. 21
Sept. 7–Sept. 21 & Oct. 19–Nov. 30 & Dec. 14–Jan.
14.
15
15
45
45
Sept. 2–Oct. 19 ............................................................
Oct. 26–Nov. 29 & Dec. 21–Jan. 10 ............................
15
15
45
45
Sept. 1–Sept. 29 & Oct. 12–Nov. 10 & Dec. 27–Jan.
26.
Sept. 1–Sept. 29 & Oct. 12–Nov. 10 & Dec. 27–Jan.
26.
Sept. 2–Oct. 5 & Nov. 9–Nov. 30 & Dec. 16–Jan. 31
Sept. 1–Nov. 3 & Dec. 7–Jan. 1 ..................................
Sept. 2–Nov. 29 & Dec. 21–Jan. 4 ..............................
Sept. 1–Sept. 30 & Oct. 19–Dec. 17 ...........................
Sept. 2–Oct. 5 & Nov. 16–Nov. 30 & Dec. 22–Jan. 31
15
45
15
45
15
15
15
15
15
45
45
45
45
45
Sept. 1 only ..................................................................
Sept. 2–Sept. 28 & Oct. 12–Nov. 3 & Dec. 8–Jan. 15
15
15
15
45
Sept. 2 only ..................................................................
Sept. 3–Oct. 20 & Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 20–Jan. 20
15
15
15
45
Sept. 1 only ..................................................................
Sept. 2–Oct. 12 & Nov. 4–Nov. 17 & Dec. 16–Jan. 18
Sept. 1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
15
15
15
15
45
45
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CENTRAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
Arkansas .......................................................................
Colorado .......................................................................
Iowa ..............................................................................
Kansas ..........................................................................
Minnesota .....................................................................
Missouri ........................................................................
Montana ........................................................................
Nebraska ......................................................................
New Mexico:
North Zone ............................................................
South Zone ............................................................
North Dakota ................................................................
Oklahoma .....................................................................
South Dakota ................................................................
Texas (2):
North Zone ............................................................
Central Zone ..........................................................
South Zone ............................................................
Special White-winged Dove Area .........................
Wyoming .......................................................................
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
7–Oct. 27 & Dec. 8–Jan. 15 ...............................
1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
1–Oct. 30 ............................................................
1–Oct. 30 ............................................................
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
1–Oct. 28 & Dec. 1–Jan. 1 .................................
1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
1–Oct. 31 & Dec. 1–Dec. 29 ..............................
1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
15
15
15
15
15
45
45
45
45
45
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
1–Nov. 10 & Dec. 20–Jan. 7 ..............................
1–Oct. 27 & Dec. 13–Jan. 14 .............................
14–Oct. 27 & Dec. 13–Jan. 21 ...........................
1–Sept. 2 & Sept. 6–Sept. 8 & Sept. 13 only ....
1–Nov. 29 ............................................................
15
15
15
15
15
45
45
45
45
45
15
15
45
45
WESTERN MANAGEMENT UNIT
Arizona (3) ....................................................................
California (3) .................................................................
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Idaho .............................................................................
Nevada .........................................................................
Oregon:
Zone 1 ...................................................................
Zone 2 ...................................................................
Utah ..............................................................................
Washington ...................................................................
Possession
Sept. 1–Oct. 30 ............................................................
Sept. 1–Oct. 30 ............................................................
15
15
45
45
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
15
15
15
15
45
45
45
45
10
30
1–Sept. 30 & Nov. 15–Dec. 14 ...........................
1–Oct. 30 ............................................................
2–Oct. 30 ............................................................
1–Oct. 30 ............................................................
OTHER POPULATIONS
Hawaii (4) .....................................................................
Nov. 2–Jan. 12 .............................................................
(1) In Illinois and Ohio, shooting hours are sunrise to sunset.
(2) In Texas, the daily bag limit is 15 mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped doves in the aggregate, of which no more than 2 may be whitetipped doves with a maximum 90-day season. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limit. During the special season in the Special
White-winged Dove Area of the South Zone, the daily bag limit is 15 mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped doves in the aggregate, of which
no more than 2 may be mourning doves and no more than 2 may be white-tipped doves. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limit.
Shooting hours in the Special White-winged Dove area are from noon to sunset.
(3) In Arizona and California, the daily bag limit is 15 mourning and white-winged doves in the aggregate, of which no more than 10 may be
white-winged doves.
(4) In Hawaii, the season is open only on the islands of Hawaii and Maui. On the island of Hawaii, the daily bag limit is 10 mourning doves,
spotted doves, and chestnut-bellied sandgrouse in the aggregate. On the island of Maui, the daily bag limit is 10 mourning doves. Shooting
hours are from one-half hour before sunrise through one-half hour after sunset. See State regulations for additional restrictions on hunting dates
and areas.
(b) Band-tailed Pigeons.
Limits
Area
Season dates
Bag
Arizona ..........................................................................
California:
North Zone ............................................................
South Zone ............................................................
Colorado (1) ..................................................................
New Mexico (1):
North Zone ............................................................
South Zone ............................................................
Oregon ..........................................................................
Utah (1) .........................................................................
Washington ...................................................................
Possession
Sept. 27–Oct. 10 ..........................................................
2
6
Sept. 21–Sept. 29 .........................................................
Dec. 21–Dec. 29 ...........................................................
Sept. 1–Sept. 14 ...........................................................
2
2
2
6
6
6
Sept. 1–Sept. 14 ...........................................................
Oct. 1–Oct. 14 ..............................................................
Sept. 15–Sept. 23 .........................................................
Sept. 2–Sept. 14 ...........................................................
Sept. 15–Sept. 23 .........................................................
2
2
2
2
2
6
6
6
6
6
(1) Each band-tailed pigeon hunter must have a band-tailed pigeon hunting permit issued by the State.
5. Section 20.104 is revised to read as
follows:
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§ 20.104 Seasons, limits, and shooting
hours for rails, woodcock, and snipe.
Subject to the applicable provisions of
the preceding sections of this part, areas
open to hunting, respective open
seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and
hawking hours, and daily bag and
possession limits for the species
designated in this section are prescribed
as follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are onehalf hour before sunrise until sunset
except as otherwise noted. Area
descriptions were published in the
August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89
FR 68500).
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the daily
bag and possession limits for sora and
Virginia rails are in the aggregate, and the
daily bag and possession limits for clapper
and king rails are in the aggregate.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR
AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.
Area
Sora and Virginia rails
Clapper and King rails
Woodcock
Daily bag limit ..........................
Possession limit .......................
25 .............................................
75 .............................................
15 .............................................
45 .............................................
3 ...............................................
9 ...............................................
8
24
Snipe
Oct. 24–Dec. 14 .......................
Sept. 2–Oct. 11 & Oct. 18–
Dec. 31.
Sept. 24–Dec. 1 & Dec. 21–
Jan. 27
Nov. 1–Feb. 15.
Nov. 15–Feb. 28.
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Connecticut (1) ........................
Delaware (2) ............................
Florida ......................................
Georgia ....................................
Maine (3) ..................................
Maryland (1) .............................
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30.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 2–Oct. 22 & Nov. 1–Nov.
30.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 16–Sept. 23 & Oct. 15–
Dec. 15.
Sept. 2–Nov. 7 .........................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 16–Sept. 23 & Oct. 15–
Dec. 15.
Closed ......................................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
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Jan. 27.
Dec. 18–Jan. 31 ......................
Dec. 7–Jan. 20 ........................
Oct. 3–Nov. 30 .........................
Oct. 26–Nov. 29 & Jan. 13–
Jan. 29.
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Sept. 28–Jan. 30.
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Clapper and King rails
Woodcock
Massachusetts (4) ...................
New Hampshire .......................
New Jersey (2)(5):
North Zone ........................
Sept. 2–Nov. 7 .........................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Oct. 3–Nov. 30 .........................
Oct. 1–Nov. 14 .........................
Sept. 2–Dec. 16.
Sept. 15–Nov. 14.
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
Sept. 7–Jan. 9.
South Zone .......................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
New York (6) ............................
North Carolina ..........................
Pennsylvania (7) ......................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 .......................
Closed ......................................
Rhode Island (8) ......................
South Carolina .........................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 18–Sept. 22 & Oct. 16–
Dec. 19.
Closed ......................................
Sept. 13–Nov. 3 & Nov. 14–
Dec. 1.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 18–Sept. 22 & Oct. 16–
Dec. 19.
Closed ......................................
Sept. 13–Nov. 3 & Nov. 14–
Dec. 1.
Closed ......................................
Oct. 19–Oct. 26 & Oct. 29–
Nov. 30.
Nov. 9–Dec. 7 & Dec. 19–Dec.
31.
Oct. 1–Nov. 14 .........................
Dec. 11–Jan. 31 ......................
Oct. 19–Nov. 29 & Dec. 16–
Dec. 24.
Oct. 19–Dec. 2 .........................
Dec. 18–Jan. 31 ......................
Vermont ...................................
Virginia (9) ...............................
West Virginia (10) ....................
Snipe
Sept. 7–Jan. 9.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9.
Oct. 28–Feb. 28.
Oct. 19–Nov. 29 & Dec. 16–
Dec. 24.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9.
Nov. 14–Feb. 28.
Sept. 28–Nov. 11 .....................
Nov. 11–Nov. 30 & Dec. 27–
Jan. 20.
Oct. 12–Nov. 23 & Dec. 2–
Dec. 3.
Sept. 28–Nov. 11.
Sept. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 19–
Jan. 31.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Dec. 7–Dec. 8 & Dec. 14–Jan.
25.
Nov. 2–Dec. 16 ........................
Oct. 19–Dec. 2 .........................
Oct. 15–Nov. 28 .......................
Oct. 5–Nov. 18 .........................
Oct. 26–Nov. 8 & Nov. 11–
Dec. 11.
Dec. 18–Jan. 31 ......................
Nov. 9–Feb. 23.
MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
Alabama (11) ...........................
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 29–
Jan. 21.
Sept. 14–Nov. 22 .....................
Sept. 7–Nov. 15 .......................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 7–Nov. 15 .......................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 29–
Jan. 21.
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Missouri ....................................
Ohio (12) ..................................
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 9–
Jan. 1.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 1–Nov. 4 .........................
Sept. 1–Sept. 30 & Nov. 22–
Dec. 31.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 9–
Jan. 1.
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 1–Sept. 30 & Nov. 22–
Dec. 31.
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Tennessee ...............................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Closed ......................................
Wisconsin .................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Closed ......................................
Arkansas ..................................
Illinois (12) ...............................
Indiana (13) ..............................
Iowa (14) ..................................
Kentucky ..................................
Louisiana ..................................
Michigan ...................................
Minnesota ................................
Mississippi ................................
Sept. 15–Oct. 29 ......................
Sept. 21–Nov. 4 .......................
Dec. 18–Jan. 31 ......................
Oct. 18–Dec. 1 .........................
Oct. 12–Nov. 25 .......................
Nov. 1–Feb. 15.
Sept. 7–Dec. 22.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Sept. 7–Nov. 30.
Sept. 18–Oct. 27 & Nov. 28–
Feb. 2.
Nov. 2–Dec. 8 & Dec. 21–Feb.
28.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9.
Sept. 1–Nov. 4.
Nov. 14–Feb. 28.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Nov. 20 & Dec. 7–Jan.
1.
Nov. 14–Feb. 28.
Nov. 9–Dec. 1 & Jan. 10–Jan.
31.
Sept. 21–Nov. 4 .......................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9.
Closed ......................................
Oct. 12–Nov. 25 .......................
Closed ......................................
Oct. 5–Nov. 18 .........................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 21–Nov. 4 .......................
Oct. 26–Dec. 9 .........................
Closed ......................................
Dec. 18–Jan. 31 ......................
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Oct. 12–Jan. 26.
Sept. 14–Dec. 1.
Sept. 28–Jan. 12.
Sept. 1–Oct. 31.
Nov. 2–Feb. 16.
Closed ......................................
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
CENTRAL FLYWAY
Colorado ..................................
Kansas .....................................
Montana ...................................
Nebraska (10) ..........................
New Mexico (15) ......................
North Dakota ............................
Oklahoma .................................
South Dakota (16) ...................
Texas .......................................
Wyoming ..................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Sept. 14–Nov. 22 .....................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 2–
Dec. 25.
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 2–
Dec. 25.
Closed ......................................
PACIFIC FLYWAY
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Arizona:
North Zone ........................
South Zone .......................
California ..................................
Colorado ..................................
Idaho:
Zone 1 ..............................
Zone 2 ..............................
Zone 3 ..............................
Zone 4 ..............................
Montana ...................................
Nevada:
Northeast Zone .................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
Oct. 23–Jan. 31.
Oct. 23–Jan. 31.
Oct. 26–Feb. 9.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17.
Oct. 5–Jan. 17.
Oct. 19–Jan. 31.
Oct. 5–Jan. 17.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Northwest Zone ................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
South Zone (17) ...............
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
New Mexico .............................
Oregon:
Zone 1 ..............................
Zone 2 ..............................
Utah:
Northern Zone ..................
Southern Zone ..................
Sept. 14–Nov. 22 .....................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Sept. 28–Dec. 3 & Dec. 14–
Jan. 20.
Oct. 12–Jan. 6 & Jan. 9–Jan.
26.
Oct. 12–Oct. 20 & Oct. 23–
Jan. 26.
Oct. 17–Jan. 31.
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Nov. 2–Feb. 16.
Oct. 12–Jan. 26.
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 18.
Oct. 12–Jan. 25.
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Sora and Virginia rails
Clapper and King rails
Woodcock
Snipe
Washington:
East Zone .........................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
West Zone ...............................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Wyoming ..................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 .........................
Closed ......................................
Closed ......................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 20 & Oct. 23–
Jan. 26.
Oct. 12–Oct. 20 & Oct. 23–
Jan. 26.
Sept. 1–Dec. 16.
(1) In Connecticut and Maryland, the daily bag limit for clapper and king rails is 10 and may include no more than 1 king rail. The possession limit is three times the
daily bag limit.
(2) In Delaware and New Jersey, the limits for clapper and king rails are 10 daily and 30 in possession.
(3) In Maine, the daily bag and possession limit for sora and Virginia rails is 25.
(4) In Massachusetts, the limits for sora are 5 daily and 15 in possession; the limits for Virginia rails are 10 daily and 30 in possession.
(5) In New Jersey, the season for king rail is closed by State regulation.
(6) In New York, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 8 daily and 24 in possession. Seasons for sora and Virginia rails and snipe are closed on Long Island.
(7) In Pennsylvania, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 3 daily and 9 in possession.
(8) In Rhode Island, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 3 daily and 9 in possession, the limits for clapper and king rails are 1 daily and 3 in possession, and
the limits for snipe are 5 daily and 15 in possession.
(9) In Virginia, the limit for king rail is 1 daily and 3 in possession.
(10) In West Virginia and Nebraska, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 10 daily and 30 in possession.
(11) In Alabama, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 15 daily and 45 in possession.
(12) In Illinois and Ohio, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(13) In Indiana, the season on Virginia rails is closed.
(14) In Iowa, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 12 daily and 36 in possession.
(15) In New Mexico, in the Central Flyway portion of the State, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 10 daily and 20 in possession.
(16) In South Dakota, the snipe limits are 5 daily and 15 in possession.
(17) In Nevada, the snipe season in that portion of the South Zone including Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin rivers is only open October
26 through January 26.
6. Section 20.105 is revised to read as
follows:
■
§ 20.105 Seasons, limits, and shooting
hours for waterfowl, coots, and gallinules.
Subject to the applicable provisions of
the preceding sections of this part, areas
open to hunting, respective open
seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and
hawking hours, and daily bag and
possession limits for the species
designated in this section are prescribed
as follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are onehalf hour before sunrise until sunset,
except as otherwise noted. Area
descriptions were published in the
August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89
FR 68500).
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR
AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Gallinules.
Limits
Area
Season dates
Bag
I Possession
ATLANTIC FLYWAY
Delaware .......................................................................
Florida (1) .....................................................................
Georgia .........................................................................
New Jersey ...................................................................
New York:
Long Island ............................................................
Remainder of State ...............................................
North Carolina ..............................................................
Pennsylvania ................................................................
South Carolina ..............................................................
Virginia ..........................................................................
West Virginia ................................................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26 ...............................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 ............................................................
15
15
15
1
45
45
45
3
Closed ...........................................................................
Sept. 1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 ............................................................
Sept. 2–Nov. 21 ............................................................
Sept. 18–Sept. 22 & Oct. 16–Dec. 19 .........................
Sept. 13–Nov. 3 & Nov. 14–Dec. 1 ..............................
Oct. 1–Oct. 14 & Dec. 7–Jan. 31 .................................
........................
8
15
3
15
15
15
........................
24
45
9
45
45
45
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Alabama ........................................................................
Arkansas .......................................................................
Kentucky .......................................................................
Louisiana ......................................................................
Michigan .......................................................................
Minnesota (2):
North Zone ............................................................
Central Zone ..........................................................
South Zone ............................................................
Mississippi ....................................................................
Ohio (3) .........................................................................
Tennessee ....................................................................
Wisconsin .....................................................................
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 29–Jan. 21 .........................
1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 9–Jan. 1 .............................
1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
15
15
3
15
1
45
45
9
45
3
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
21–Nov. 19 ..........................................................
21–Sept. 29 & Oct. 5–Nov. 24 ...........................
21–Sept. 29 & Oct. 5–Nov. 24 ...........................
1–Sept. 30 & Nov. 22–Dec. 31 ...........................
1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
1–Nov. 9 ..............................................................
15
15
15
15
15
15
8
45
45
45
45
45
45
24
1
1
15
3
3
45
CENTRAL FLYWAY
New Mexico:
Zone 1 ...................................................................
Zone 2 ...................................................................
Oklahoma .....................................................................
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Area
Season dates
Bag
Texas ............................................................................
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 & Nov. 2–Dec. 25 ...........................
Possession
15
45
PACIFIC FLYWAY
All States ......................................................................
Seasons are in the aggregate with coots and listed in paragraph (d).
(1) The season applies to common gallinules only.
(2) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit is 15 and the possession limit is 45 coots and gallinules in the aggregate.
(3) In Ohio, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(b) Early (September) Duck Seasons.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the
seasons listed below are for teal only.
Limits
Area
Season dates
Bag
I
Possession
ATLANTIC FLYWAY
Delaware (1) .................................................................
Florida (2) .....................................................................
Georgia .........................................................................
Maryland (1) .................................................................
North Carolina (1) .........................................................
South Carolina (3) ........................................................
Virginia (1):
Area East of Interstate 95 .....................................
Area West of Interstate 95 ....................................
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
14–Sept.
21–Sept.
14–Sept.
16–Sept.
12–Sept.
14–Sept.
29
29
29
30
30
29
.........................................................
.........................................................
.........................................................
.........................................................
.........................................................
.........................................................
6
6
6
6
6
6
18
18
18
18
18
18
Sept. 16–Sept. 30 .........................................................
Sept. 21–Sept. 30 .........................................................
6
6
18
18
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
Sept. 14–Sept. 22 .........................................................
6
18
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 .........................................................
Sept. 21–Sept. 29 .........................................................
6
6
18
18
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
1–Sept. 16 ...........................................................
1–Sept. 9 .............................................................
14–Sept. 22 .........................................................
7–Sept. 22 ...........................................................
6
6
6
6
18
18
18
18
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 .........................................................
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 .........................................................
6
6
18
18
MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
Alabama ........................................................................
Arkansas (3) .................................................................
Illinois (3) ......................................................................
Indiana (3) ....................................................................
Iowa (3) .........................................................................
Kentucky (2) .................................................................
Louisiana ......................................................................
Michigan .......................................................................
Minnesota (3)(4) ...........................................................
Mississippi ....................................................................
Missouri (3) ...................................................................
Ohio (3) .........................................................................
Tennessee (2) ..............................................................
Wisconsin .....................................................................
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
14–Sept. 29 .........................................................
15–Sept. 30 .........................................................
7–Sept. 22 ...........................................................
14–Sept. 29 .........................................................
1–Sept. 16 ...........................................................
21–Sept. 29 .........................................................
14–Sept. 29 .........................................................
1–Sept. 16 ...........................................................
1–Sept. 5 .............................................................
14–Sept. 29 .........................................................
7–Sept. 22 ...........................................................
7–Sept. 22 ...........................................................
14–Sept. 22 .........................................................
1–Sept. 9 .............................................................
CENTRAL FLYWAY
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Colorado (1) ..................................................................
Kansas (1):
Low Plains .............................................................
High Plains ............................................................
Nebraska (1)(5):
Low Plains .............................................................
High Plains ............................................................
New Mexico ..................................................................
Oklahoma .....................................................................
Texas:
High Plains ............................................................
Rest of State .........................................................
(1) Area restrictions. See State regulations.
(2) In Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee, the daily bag limit for the first 5 days of the season is 6 wood ducks and teal in the aggregate, of
which no more than 2 may be wood ducks. During the last 4 days of the season, the daily bag limit is 6 teal only. The possession limit is three
times the daily bag limit.
(3) Shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(4) In Minnesota, within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation, the taking of teal during the early-teal season is prohibited within onehalf mile of wild rice beds that are posted open to rice harvest by Tribal authorities. Within the boundaries of the White Earth Reservation, taking
teal during the early-teal season is prohibited on wild rice beds that are posted open to rice harvesting by Tribal authorities.
(5) In Nebraska, the season is open to both Tier I and Tier II licensed holders.
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Cackling Geese Seasons.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the daily
bag and possession limits for Canada and
cackling geese are in the aggregate.
Limits
Area
Season dates
Bag
I Possession
ATLANTIC FLYWAY
Connecticut (1):
North Zone ............................................................
South Zone ............................................................
Delaware ...............................................................
Florida ....................................................................
Georgia ..................................................................
Maine:
North Zone ............................................................
South Zone ............................................................
Coastal Zone .........................................................
Maryland (1)(2):
Eastern Unit ...........................................................
Western Unit ..........................................................
Massachusetts:
Central Zone ..........................................................
Coastal Zone .........................................................
Western Zone ........................................................
New Hampshire ............................................................
New Jersey (1)(2)(3) ....................................................
New York (4):
Lake Champlain Zone ...........................................
Northeastern Zone ................................................
East Central Zone .................................................
Hudson Valley Zone ..............................................
West Central Zone ................................................
South Zone ............................................................
Western Long Island Zone ....................................
Central Long Island Zone ......................................
Eastern Long Island Zone .....................................
North Carolina (5)(6) ....................................................
Pennsylvania (7)(8)(9): .................................................
Rhode Island (1) ...........................................................
South Carolina ..............................................................
Vermont:
Lake Champlain Zone ...........................................
Interior Vermont Zone ...........................................
Connecticut River Zone (10) .................................
Virginia (11) ..................................................................
West Virginia ................................................................
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
2–Sept. 30 ...........................................................
14–Sept. 30 .........................................................
1–Sept. 25 ...........................................................
7–Sept. 29 ...........................................................
7–Sept. 29 ...........................................................
15
15
15
5
5
45
45
45
15
15
Sept. 2–Sept. 25 ...........................................................
Sept. 2–Sept. 25 ...........................................................
Sept. 2–Sept. 25 ...........................................................
8
10
10
24
30
30
Sept. 2–Sept. 14 ...........................................................
Sept. 2–Sept. 25 ...........................................................
8
8
24
24
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
2–Sept.
2–Sept.
2–Sept.
1–Sept.
2–Sept.
21
21
21
25
30
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
15
15
15
5
15
45
45
45
15
45
Sept. 1–Sept.
Sept. 1–Sept.
Sept. 1–Sept.
Sept. 1–Sept.
Sept. 1–Sept.
Sept. 1–Sept.
Closed.
Sept. 1–Sept.
Sept. 1–Sept.
Sept. 2–Sept.
Sept. 2–Sept.
Sept. 1–Sept.
Sept. 1–Sept.
25
25
25
25
25
25
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
8
15
15
15
15
15
24
45
45
45
45
45
25
25
30
25
30
30
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
15
15
15
8
15
15
45
45
45
24
45
45
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
25
25
25
25
15
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
8
8
5
10
5
24
24
15
30
15
7 .............................................................
15 ...........................................................
20 ...........................................................
16 ...........................................................
30 ...........................................................
15
15
15
8
15
45
45
45
24
45
Sept. 14–Sept. 29 .........................................................
5
15
Sept. 1–Sept. 9 .............................................................
5
15
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 ...........................................................
5
15
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
7–Sept.
7–Sept.
7–Sept.
7–Sept.
15
11
11
11
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
...........................................................
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
7–Sept.
7–Sept.
7–Sept.
7–Sept.
7–Sept.
12 ...........................................................
15 ...........................................................
15 ...........................................................
12 ...........................................................
8 .............................................................
5
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
10
1–Sept.
1–Sept.
1–Sept.
1–Sept.
1–Sept.
CENTRAL FLYWAY
North Dakota:
Missouri River Zone ..............................................
Western ND Canada, and Cackling Goose Zone
Remainder of State ...............................................
Oklahoma .....................................................................
South Dakota (12) ........................................................
Texas:
East Goose Zone (12) ...........................................
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
1–Sept.
1–Sept.
1–Sept.
7–Sept.
1–Sept.
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Colorado .......................................................................
Idaho:
Zone 4 ...................................................................
Oregon:
Northwest Permit Zone .........................................
Southwest Zone ....................................................
Eastern Zone .........................................................
Mid-Columbia Zone ...............................................
Washington:
Area 1 ....................................................................
Area 2 Inland .........................................................
Area 2 Coast (13) ..................................................
Area 3 ....................................................................
Area 4 ....................................................................
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Season dates
Bag
Area 5 ....................................................................
Wyoming:
Teton County Zone ...............................................
Balance of State Zone ..........................................
Possession
Sept. 7–Sept. 8 .............................................................
5
10
Sept. 1–Sept. 8 .............................................................
Sept. 1–Sept. 8 .............................................................
5
5
15
15
(1) Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
(2) The use of shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shotshells is allowed.
(3) The use of electronic calls is allowed.
(4) In New York, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, the use of shotguns capable of holding more
than 3 shotshells is allowed, and the use of electronic calls is allowed, except during Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days in Lake Champlain, Northeastern, and Southeastern Goose Hunting Areas. During the designated Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days in these areas, shooting hours are onehalf hour before sunrise to sunset, shotguns must be capable of holding no more than 3 shotshells, and electronic calls are not allowed. See
State regulations for further details.
(5) In North Carolina, the use of unplugged guns and electronic calls is allowed in that area west of U.S. Highway 17 only.
(6) In North Carolina, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset in that area west of U.S. Highway 17 only.
(7) In Pennsylvania, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset from September 2 to September 20, and
September 23 to September 25. On September 21, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
(8) In Pennsylvania, the area south of State Route (SR) 198 from the Ohio State line to intersection of I–79, west of I–79 to SR 358, north of
SR 358 to the Ohio State line: The season dates are Sept. 2–Sept. 14. The daily limit is 1 Canada goose with a possession limit of 3 geese. The
season is closed on State Game Lands 214. Note: this restriction does not apply to youth participation on youth waterfowl hunting days when
regular season regulations apply.
(9) In Pennsylvania, in the area of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike I–76, east of SR 501 to SR 419, south
of SR 419 to the Lebanon-Berks County line, west of the Lebanon-Berks County line and the Lancaster-Berks County line to SR 1053, west of
SR 1053 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike I–76, the daily bag limit is 1 goose with a possession limit of 3 geese. On State Game Lands No. 46
(Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area), the season is closed. However, during youth waterfowl hunting days, regular season regulations
apply.
(10) In Vermont, the season in the Connecticut River Zone is the same as the New Hampshire Inland Zone season, set by New Hampshire.
(11) In Virginia, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset from September 1 to September 16 in the area
east of I–95. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset from September 1 to September 20 in the area west
of I–95.
(12) See State regulations for additional information and restrictions.
(13) In Washington, in Pacific County, the daily bag and possession limits are 15 and 45 Canada and cackling geese in the aggregate,
respectively.
(d)Waterfowl, Coots, and PacificFlyway Seasons for Gallinules.
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Definitions
Atlantic Flyway: Includes
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, South Carolina, Vermont,
Virginia, and West Virginia.
Mississippi Flyway: Includes
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan,
Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio,
Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Central Flyway: Includes Colorado
(east of the Continental Divide), Kansas,
Montana (Blaine, Carbon, Fergus, Judith
Basin, Stillwater, Sweetgrass,
Wheatland, and all counties east
thereof), Nebraska, New Mexico (east of
the Continental Divide except that the
Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation is in
the Pacific Flyway), North Dakota,
Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and
Wyoming (east of the Continental
Divide).
Pacific Flyway: Includes the States of
Arizona, California, Colorado (west of
the Continental Divide), Idaho, Montana
(including and to the west of Hill,
Chouteau, Cascade, Meagher, and Park
Counties), Nevada, New Mexico (the
Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation and
west of the Continental Divide), Oregon,
Utah, Washington, and Wyoming (west
of the Continental Divide including the
Great Divide Basin).
Light Geese: Includes lesser snow
(including blue) geese, greater snow
geese, and Ross’s geese.
Dark Geese: Includes Canada geese,
cackling geese, white-fronted geese,
brant (except in California, Oregon,
Washington, and the Atlantic Flyway),
and all other goose species except light
geese.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the daily
bag and possession limits for Canada and
cackling geese are in the aggregate.
Atlantic Flyway
Flyway-Wide Restrictions
Duck Limits: The daily bag limit of 6
ducks may include no more than 4
mallards (2 female mallards), 1 scaup
(except as footnoted below), 2 black
ducks, 1 pintail, 1 mottled duck, 1
fulvous whistling-duck, 3 wood ducks,
2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 4 sea ducks
(including no more than 3 scoters, 3
long-tailed ducks, and 3 eiders [and no
more than 1 may be a hen eider]). The
possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
Note: Notwithstanding the provisions of
this part, the shooting of crippled waterfowl
from a motorboat under power will be
permitted in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and
Virginia in those areas described, delineated,
and designated in their respective hunting
regulations as special sea duck hunting areas.
Harlequin Ducks: All areas of the
Flyway are closed to harlequin duck
hunting.
Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit
is 5 mergansers. In States that include
mergansers in the duck bag limit, the
daily limit is the same as the duck bag
limit. The possession limit is three
times the daily bag limit.
Limits
Area
Season dates
Bag
Connecticut:
Ducks and Mergansers (1):
North Zone .....................................................
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Area
Season dates
Bag
South Zone .....................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2):
Atlantic Flyway Resident Population (AFRP)
Unit.
North Atlantic Population (NAP) High Unit ....
Late Season ...................................................
Atlantic Population (AP) Unit .........................
Special Season ..............................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Brant
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Delaware:
Ducks .....................................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2) ..
Light Geese (3) .....................................................
Brant ......................................................................
Florida:
Ducks (4) ...............................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese ................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Georgia:
Ducks .....................................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2) ..
Light Geese ...........................................................
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Maine:
Ducks (5):
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2):
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Brant:
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Maryland:
Ducks and Mergansers (6)(7):
Eastern Zone ..................................................
Western Zone .................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2):
Resident Population (RP) Zone .....................
AP Zone .........................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Brant ......................................................................
Massachusetts:
Ducks (8)(9):
Western Zone .................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese:
NAP Zone:
Central Zone ..................................................
Late Season ...................................................
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6
15
18
45
Oct. 12–Oct. 19 & Nov. 23–Feb. 15 ............................
5
15
Oct. 12–Oct. 19 & Nov. 9–Jan. 9 .................................
Jan. 15–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 19 & Nov. 9–Nov. 30 ..............................
Dec. 16–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
Oct. 1–Jan. 11 & Feb. 20–Mar. 10 ..............................
2
5
3
5
25
6
15
9
15
Dec. 6–Jan. 9 ...............................................................
Dec. 16–Jan. 18 ...........................................................
1
1
3
3
Oct. 26–Nov. 3 & Nov. 25–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 26
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Nov. 28–Dec. 1 & Dec. 21–Jan. 15 .............................
Oct. 18–Feb. 1 ..............................................................
Dec. 21–Jan. 5 & Jan. 18–Jan. 31 ..............................
6
5
15
2
25
1
18
15
45
6
........................
3
Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 1–Jan. 30 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
5
15
5
15
18
15
45
15
........................
Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 27 & Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26
Same as for Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese.
Closed.
6
5
15
5
5
18
15
45
15
15
Sept. 23–Nov. 30 ..........................................................
Oct. 1–Oct. 12 & Oct. 30–Dec. 25 ...............................
Oct. 5–Oct. 12 & Nov. 7–Jan. 7 ...................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
5
18
18
18
15
15
1–Dec. 9 ...............................................................
1–Oct. 12 & Oct. 30–Dec. 25 ...............................
5–Oct. 12 & Oct. 26–Jan. 7 ..................................
1–Jan. 31 ..............................................................
2
2
3
25
6
6
9
Sept. 23–Oct. 26 ..........................................................
Oct. 1–Oct. 12 & Oct. 30–Nov. 20 ...............................
Oct. 5–Oct. 12 & Dec. 12–Jan. 7 .................................
1
1
1
3
3
3
Oct. 12–Oct. 19 & Nov. 16–Nov. 29 & Dec. 16–Jan.
31.
Oct. 5–Oct. 19 & Nov. 23–Nov. 29 & Dec. 16–Jan. 31
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
18
6
15
18
45
Nov. 23–Nov. 29 & Dec. 16–Mar. 10 ...........................
Dec. 20–Jan. 4 & Jan. 15–Feb. 1 ................................
Oct. 1–Nov. 29 & Dec. 16–Jan. 31 & Feb. 8 only .......
Dec. 28–Jan. 31 ...........................................................
5
2
25
1
15
6
75
3
Oct. 14–Nov. 30 & Dec. 16–Jan. 4 ..............................
Oct. 12–Nov. 30 & Dec. 17–Jan. 4 ..............................
Oct. 12–Oct. 19 & Nov. 28–Jan. 28 .............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
15
45
Oct. 12–Nov. 30 & Dec. 17–Jan. 4 ..............................
Jan. 16–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
2
5
6
15
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
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Area
Season dates
Bag
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Late Season (10) ...........................................
Western Zone .................................................
Late Season ...................................................
Light Geese:
Western Zone .................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
Coastal Zone (10) ..........................................
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Western and Central Zones ...........................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
New Hampshire:
Ducks:
Northern Zone ................................................
Inland Zone ....................................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese: ...............................
Light Geese: ..........................................................
Brant:
Northern Zone ................................................
Inland Zone ....................................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
New Jersey:
Ducks (11):
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2):
North Zone .....................................................
Special Season ..............................................
South Zone .....................................................
Special Season ..............................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Light Geese:
North, South, and Coastal Zones ..................
Brant:
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coastal Zone ..................................................
New York:
Ducks and Mergansers (12):
Long Island Zone ...........................................
Lake Champlain Zone ....................................
Northeastern Zone .........................................
Southeastern Zone .........................................
Western Zone .................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2):
Western Long Island (RP) .............................
Central Long Island (NAP–L) .........................
Eastern Long Island (NAP–H) .......................
Lake Champlain (AP) Zone ...........................
Late Season ...................................................
Northeast (AP) Zone ......................................
East Central (AP) Zone ..................................
Hudson Valley (AP) Zone ..............................
West Central (AP) Zone .................................
South (AFRP) Zone .......................................
Light Geese (13):
Long Island Zone ...........................................
Lake Champlain Zone ....................................
Northeastern Zone .........................................
Southeastern Zone .........................................
Western Zone .................................................
Brant:
Long Island Zone ...........................................
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Jan. 29–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
Oct. 14–Nov. 16 ...........................................................
Dec. 18–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
2
5
3
5
6
15
9
15
Oct. 14–Nov. 30 & Dec. 16–Jan. 4 ..............................
Oct. 12–Nov. 30 & Dec. 17–Jan. 4 & Jan. 16–Feb. 15
Oct. 12–Oct. 19 & Nov. 28–Jan. 28 & Jan. 27–Feb.
15.
15
15
15
45
45
45
Closed.
Dec. 9–Jan. 11 .............................................................
1
3
Oct. 2–Nov. 30 .............................................................
Oct. 9–Nov. 11 & Nov. 27–Dec. 22 .............................
Oct. 3–Oct. 9 & Nov. 27–Jan. 18 .................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
5
2
25
18
18
18
15
15
6
Oct. 2–Oct. 31 ..............................................................
Oct. 9–Nov. 7 ...............................................................
Oct. 3–Oct. 9 & Nov. 27–Dec. 19 ................................
1
1
1
3
3
3
Oct. 12–Oct. 19 & Nov. 16–Jan. 16 .............................
Oct. 19–Oct. 26 & Nov. 23–Jan. 23 .............................
Nov. 9–Nov. 13 & Nov. 28–Jan. 31 .............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
15
45
Nov. 28–Nov. 30 & Dec. 26–Jan. 25 ...........................
Jan. 27–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
Nov. 28–Nov. 30 & Dec. 26–Jan. 25 ...........................
Jan. 27–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
Nov. 9–Nov. 13 & Nov. 28–Jan. 31 .............................
3
5
3
5
2
9
15
9
15
6
Oct. 17–Feb. 15 ............................................................
25
75
Nov. 16–Nov. 30 & Dec. 14–Jan. 2 .............................
Nov. 23–Nov. 30 & Dec. 14–Jan. 9 .............................
Nov. 28–Dec. 7 & Dec. 14–Jan. 7 ...............................
1
1
1
3
3
3
Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26 ...............................
Oct. 12–Nov. 3 & Nov. 23–Dec. 29 .............................
Oct. 12–Dec. 1 &.
Dec. 14–Dec. 22 ...........................................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 20 & Nov. 9–Dec. 29 ..............................
Oct. 12–Nov. 3 & Dec. 7–Jan. 12 ................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
18
18
6
6
6
15
18
18
18
45
Oct. 5–Oct. 20 & Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Feb. 22 ..
Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Feb. 5 .................................
Dec. 3–Jan. 31 .............................................................
Oct. 12–Nov. 10 ...........................................................
Dec. 1–Jan. 19 .............................................................
Oct. 26–Nov. 15 & Nov. 23–Dec. 1 .............................
Oct. 26–Nov. 15 & Nov. 23–Dec. 1 .............................
Oct. 27–Nov. 9 & Dec. 21–Jan. 5 ................................
Nov. 9–Nov. 24 & Jan. 11–Jan. 24 ..............................
Oct. 26–Nov. 15 & Nov. 23–Jan. 19 ............................
8
3
2
3
5
3
3
3
3
5
24
9
6
9
15
9
9
9
9
15
Nov. 25–Mar. 10 ...........................................................
Oct. 1–Dec. 31 .............................................................
Oct. 1–Jan. 15 ..............................................................
Oct. 1–Jan. 15 ..............................................................
Oct. 1–Jan. 15 ..............................................................
25
25
25
25
25
Dec. 28–Jan. 26 ...........................................................
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Season dates
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Lake Champlain Zone ....................................
Northeastern Zone .........................................
Southeastern Zone .........................................
Western Zone .................................................
North Carolina:
Ducks (14)(15):
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Inland Zone ....................................................
Mergansers (16) ....................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2):
RP Zone .........................................................
Northeast Zone ..............................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Brant ......................................................................
Pennsylvania:
Ducks (17):
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Northwest Zone ..............................................
Lake Erie Zone ...............................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese
(2)(18):
AP Zone .........................................................
RP Zone .........................................................
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AP Zone .........................................................
RP Zone .........................................................
Brant ......................................................................
Rhode Island:
Ducks (19) .............................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese ................................
Special Season ..............................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Brant ......................................................................
South Carolina:
Ducks (20)(21)(22) ................................................
Mergansers (20) ....................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese
(2)(23).
Light Geese ...........................................................
Brant ......................................................................
Vermont:
Ducks (24):
Lake Champlain Zone ....................................
Interior Zone ...................................................
Connecticut River Zone .................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2):
Lake Champlain Zone ....................................
Late Season ...................................................
Interior Zone ...................................................
Late Season ...................................................
Connecticut River Zone .................................
Late season ....................................................
Light Geese:
Lake Champlain Zone ....................................
Interior Zone ...................................................
Connecticut River Zone .................................
Brant:
Lake Champlain Zone ....................................
Interior Zone ...................................................
Connecticut River Zone .................................
Virginia:
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Oct.
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12–Nov.
12–Nov.
12–Nov.
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...........................................................
...........................................................
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
Oct. 25–Oct. 26 & Nov. 9–Nov. 30 & Dec. 18–Jan. 31
Oct. 17–Oct. 19 & Nov. 9–Nov. 30 & Dec. 19–Jan. 31
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
5
15
18
18
15
45
Oct. 17–Oct. 26 & Nov. 9–Nov. 30 & Dec. 18–Feb. 8
Dec. 28–Jan. 31 ...........................................................
Oct. 8–Feb. 8 ................................................................
Dec. 28–Jan. 31 ...........................................................
5
1
25
1
15
3
Oct. 12–Oct. 26 & Nov. 19–Jan. 11 .............................
Oct. 12–Oct. 19 & Nov. 19–Jan. 18 .............................
Oct. 12–Nov. 29 & Dec. 23–Jan. 11 ............................
Nov. 4–Jan. 11 .............................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
18
15
45
Nov. 23–Nov. 29 & Dec. 23–Jan. 18 ...........................
Oct. 26–Nov. 29 & Dec. 16–Jan. 18 & Jan. 31–Feb.
22.
3
5
9
15
Oct. 1–Jan. 25 ..............................................................
Oct. 22–Feb. 22 ............................................................
Oct. 12–Nov. 15 ...........................................................
25
25
1
3
Oct. 11–Oct. 14 & Nov. 27–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Nov. 23–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26 ...............................
Feb. 1–Feb. 15 .............................................................
Oct. 12–Jan. 26 ............................................................
Dec. 28–Jan. 26 ...........................................................
6
5
15
2
5
25
1
18
15
45
6
15
Nov. 16 & Nov. 23–Nov. 30 & Dec. 12–Jan. 31 ..........
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Nov. 23–Nov. 30 & Dec. 12–Jan. 31 & Feb. 15–Mar.
1.
Same as for Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese.
Jan. 2–Jan. 31 ..............................................................
6
5
15
5
18
15
45
15
1
3
Oct. 12–Nov. 3 & Nov. 23–Dec. 29 .............................
Oct. 12–Nov. 10 & Nov. 23–Dec. 22 ...........................
Oct. 9–Nov. 11 & Nov. 27–Dec. 22 .............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
15
45
Oct. 12–Nov. 10 ...........................................................
Dec. 1–Jan. 19 .............................................................
Oct. 12–Nov. 10 ...........................................................
Dec. 1–Jan. 19 .............................................................
Oct. 9–Nov. 11 & Nov. 27–Dec. 22 .............................
Dec. 23–Jan. 11 ...........................................................
3
5
3
5
2
5
9
15
9
15
6
15
Oct. 1–Dec. 31 & Feb. 26–Mar. 10 ..............................
Oct. 1–Dec. 31 & Feb. 26–Mar. 10 ..............................
Oct. 9–Nov. 11 & Nov. 27–Dec. 22 .............................
25
25
25
Oct. 12–Nov. 10 ...........................................................
Oct. 12–Nov. 10 ...........................................................
Oct. 9–Nov. 7 ...............................................................
1
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Area
Season dates
Bag
Ducks (25)(26) .......................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2):
AP Zone .........................................................
RP Zone .........................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Brant ......................................................................
West Virginia:
Ducks (27)(28) .......................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2) ..
Light Geese ...........................................................
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Possession
Oct. 11–Oct. 14 & Nov. 20–Dec. 1 & Dec. 19–Jan. 31
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
5
15
18
15
45
Dec. 19–Jan. 1 & Jan. 16–Jan. 31 ..............................
Dec. 20–Jan. 1 & Dec. 19–Feb. 23 .............................
Oct. 17–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Dec. 23–Dec. 31 & Jan. 11–Jan. 31 ............................
2
5
25
1
6
15
75
3
Oct. 1–Oct. 14 & Nov. 11–Nov. 16 & Dec. 23–Jan. 31
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Oct. 1–Oct. 20 & Nov. 11–Nov. 16 & Dec. 9–Jan. 31
Same as for Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese.
Jan. 2–Jan. 31 ..............................................................
6
5
15
5
5
18
15
45
15
15
1
3
(1) In Connecticut, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 18 through January 9 in the North Zone and from December 27 through
January 18 in the South Zone.
(2) The daily bag and possession limits for Canada geese, cackling geese, and white-fronted geese are in the aggregate.
(3) In Delaware, the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge snow goose season is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only.
(4) In Florida, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 7 through January 26.
(5) In Maine, the daily bag limit may include no more than 4 of any species, with no more than 12 of any one species in possession. The season for Barrow’s goldeneye is closed. Scaup daily bag limit is 1 for the entire season. Eider daily bag limit is 2.
(6) In Maryland, the black duck season is closed in the first (October) segment. Two black ducks may be harvested as part of the daily duck
bag limit during the 2nd and 3rd season segments of the regular duck season in both the Eastern and Western Duck Zones. Additionally, the
daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no more than 4 sea ducks, of which no more than 3 may be scoters, eiders, or long-tailed ducks (no more
than 1 hen eider). Where the Sea Duck Zone (defined by State regulation 08.03.07.04) is not overlain by the Offshore Waterfowl Hunting Zone
(defined by State regulation 08.03.07.07), only sea ducks (scoters, long-tailed ducks, and eiders) may be taken during the regular duck season.
(7) In Maryland, during the regular duck season the daily bag limit for scaup is 1 during all portions of the regular duck season that occur prior
to January 9. The daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 9 through January 31 in both the Eastern and Western duck zones.
(8) In Massachusetts, the daily bag limit may include no more than 4 of any single species in addition to the flyway-wide bag restrictions.
(9) In Massachusetts, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 6 through January 28 in the Coastal Zone.
(10) In Massachusetts, the February 1 through 15 portion of the season in the Coastal Zone is restricted to that portion of the Coastal Zone
north of the Cape Cod Canal.
(11) In New Jersey, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 25 through January 16 in the North Zone, from January 1 through January 23 in the South Zone, and from January 9 through January 31 in the Coastal Zone. Also, the daily bag limit for black-bellied whistling-duck or
fulvous whistling-duck in the aggregate is 1.
(12) In New York, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 21 through December 1 and December 14 through December 22 in the
Northeast Zone, from December 24 through January 12 in the Western Zone, from December 10 through December 29 in the Southeast Zone,
from January 7 through January 26 in the Long Island Zone, and from December 10 through December 29 in the Lake Champlain Zone.
(13) In New York, the use of electronic calls and shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shotshells are allowed for hunting of light geese on
any day when all other waterfowl hunting seasons are closed.
(14) In North Carolina, the season is closed for black ducks and mottled ducks October 17 through November 22.
(15) In North Carolina, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 9 through January 31.
(16) In North Carolina, the daily bag limit for mergansers is 5 of which no more than 2 may be hooded mergansers.
(17) In Pennsylvania, during the regular duck season in the North Zone, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 20 through January
11. During the regular duck season in the South Zone, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 27 through January 18. During the regular duck season in the Northwest Zone, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 28 through November 29 and from December 23
through January 11. During the regular duck season in the Lake Erie Zone, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 20 through January
11.
(18) In Pennsylvania, the daily bag limit is 3 Canada geese with a possession limit of 9 geese in the area south of SR 198 from the Ohio State
line to the intersection of I–79, west of I–79 to SR 358, north of SR 358 to the Ohio State line.
(19) In Rhode Island, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 7 through January 26.
(20) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit of 6 may not exceed 1 black-bellied whistling-duck or hooded merganser. Further, the black duck/
mottled duck limit is as follows: (1) For areas east and south of Interstate 95, either 1 black or 1 mottled duck in the daily bag in the aggregate;
(2) for areas west and north of Interstate 95, either 2 black ducks, or 1 black duck and 1 mottled duck in the daily bag.
(21) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 on November 16, November 23 through November 30, and December 12 through December 22.
(22) In South Carolina, on November 16, only hunters 17 years of age or younger can hunt ducks [2 scaup], coots, and mergansers. The
youth must be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older who is properly licensed, including State and Federal waterfowl stamps. Youth
who are 16 or 17 years of age who hunt on this day are not required to have a State license or State waterfowl stamp but must possess a Federal waterfowl stamp and migratory bird permit.
(23) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit may include no more than 2 white-fronted geese.
(24) In Vermont, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 within the Lake Champlain Zone: From December 10 through December 29. Within the Interior Zone: From December 3 through December 22. Within the Connecticut River Zone: During the regular duck season the scaup bag limit will
be 1 for the entire season.
(25) In Virginia, the season is closed for black ducks October 11 through October 14.
(26) In Virginia, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 12 through January 31.
(27) In West Virginia, the season is closed for eiders, whistling-ducks, and mottled ducks.
(28) In West Virginia, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 12 through January 31.
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Mississippi Flyway
Flyway-Wide Restrictions
Duck Limits: The daily bag limit of 6
ducks may include no more than 4
mallards (no more than 2 of which may
be females), 1 mottled duck, 2 black
ducks, 1 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2
redheads, 1 scaup (except as footnoted
below), and 3 wood ducks. The
possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit
is 5 mergansers and may include no
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States that include mergansers in the
duck bag limit, the daily limit is the
same as the duck bag limit, of which
only 2 may be hooded mergansers. The
possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
Limits
Area
Season dates
Bag
Alabama:
Ducks .....................................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese ...........................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Arkansas:
Ducks .....................................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese ................................
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Brant ......................................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Illinois:
Ducks (1):
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Central Zone ........................................
South Zone .....................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
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South Central Zone ........................................
South Zone .....................................................
White-fronted Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Central Zone ........................................
South Zone .....................................................
Light Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Central Zone ........................................
South Zone .....................................................
Brant ......................................................................
Indiana:
Ducks (2):
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese (3):
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
White-fronted Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Light Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Iowa:
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Nov. 29–Dec. 1 & Dec. 6–Jan. 31 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Sept. 7–Oct. 6 & Oct. 19–Nov. 2 & Nov. 29–Dec. 1 &
Dec. 6–Jan. 31.
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
6
5
15
5
18
15
45
15
5
15
Nov. 23–Dec. 2 & Dec. 10–Dec. 23 & Dec. 27–Jan.
31.
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Sept. 1–Oct. 15 & Nov. 23–Dec. 2 & Dec. 10–Dec. 23
& Dec. 27–Jan. 31.
Oct. 26–Nov. 3 & Nov. 23–Dec. 2 & Dec. 10–Dec. 23
& Dec. 27–Jan. 31.
Closed ...........................................................................
Same as for White-fronted Geese ...............................
6
18
5
15
2
10
45
6
2
6
20
Oct. 19–Dec. 17 ...........................................................
Oct. 26–Dec. 24 ...........................................................
Nov. 16–Jan. 14 ...........................................................
Nov. 30–Jan. 28 ...........................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
18
15
45
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Oct. 19–Jan. 16 ............................
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Oct. 26–Nov. 3 & Nov. 12–Jan.
31.
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Nov. 16–Jan. 31 ...........................
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Nov. 30–Jan. 31 ...........................
3
3
9
9
3
3
9
9
Oct. 21–Jan. 16 ............................................................
Nov. 5–Jan. 31 .............................................................
Nov. 16–Jan. 31 ...........................................................
Nov. 30–Jan. 31 ...........................................................
2
2
2
2
6
6
6
6
Oct. 19–Jan. 16 ............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Nov. 16–Jan. 31 ...........................................................
Nov. 30–Jan. 31 ...........................................................
Same as for Light Geese .............................................
20
20
20
20
1
3
Oct. 19–Dec. 8 & Dec. 28–Jan. 5 ................................
Nov. 2–Nov. 10 & Nov. 23–Jan. 12 .............................
Nov. 9–Nov. 10 & Nov. 30–Jan. 26 .............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
15
45
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Oct. 19–Oct. 27 & Nov. 23–Feb. 9
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Nov. 2–Nov. 10 & Nov. 23–Feb. 9
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Nov. 9–Nov. 10 & Nov. 23–Feb.
15.
5
5
5
15
15
15
Oct. 19–Oct. 27 & Nov. 23–Feb. 9 ..............................
Nov. 2–Nov. 10 & Nov. 23–Feb. 9 ...............................
Nov. 9–Nov. 10 & Nov. 23–Feb. 15 .............................
2
2
2
6
6
6
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
20
20
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Bag
Ducks (4):
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese:
North Zone (5) ................................................
Central Zone (5) .............................................
South Zone (5) ...............................................
Light Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Kentucky:
Ducks (6):
West Zone ......................................................
East Zone .......................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Eastern Zone ..................................................
Western Zone .................................................
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Brant ......................................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Louisiana:
Ducks (7):
East Zone .......................................................
West Zone ......................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese:
East Zone .......................................................
West Zone ......................................................
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Brant ......................................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Michigan:
Ducks (8):
North Zone .....................................................
Middle Zone ...................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese (9):
North Zone .....................................................
Middle Zone ...................................................
South Zone:
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Allegan County GMU ..............................
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Light Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Middle Zone ...................................................
South Zone:
Muskegon Wastewater GMU ..................
Allegan County GMU ..............................
Remainder of South Zone ......................
Minnesota:
Ducks (10):
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots (11) ..............................................................
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Sept. 28–Oct. 4 & Oct. 12–Dec. 3 ...............................
Oct. 5–Oct. 11 & Oct. 19–Dec. 10 ...............................
Oct. 12–Oct. 18 & Oct. 26–Dec. 17 .............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
15
45
Sept. 14–Sept. 22 & Sept. 21–Oct. 6 & Oct. 12–Dec.
3 & Dec. 14–Jan. 11.
Sept. 14–Sept. 22 & Sept. 28–Oct. 13 & Oct. 19–Dec.
10 & Dec. 21–Jan. 18.
Oct. 5–Oct. 20 & Oct. 26–Dec. 17 & Dec. 28–Jan. 25
5
15
5
15
5
15
Sept. 21–Oct. 6 & Oct. 12–Dec. 3 & Dec. 14–Jan. 11
Sept. 28–Oct. 13 & Oct. 19–Dec. 10 & Dec. 21–Jan.
18.
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
20
20
Nov. 28–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 31 ...............................
Same as West Zone .....................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
5
15
18
18
15
45
Sept. 16–Sept. 30 & Nov. 28–Feb. 15 .........................
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Nov. 28–Feb. 15 ...........................
Nov. 28–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
Nov. 28–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
Nov. 28–Feb. 15 ...........................................................
3
3
2
1
20
9
9
6
3
60
Nov. 16–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 26 .............................
Nov. 9–Dec. 8 & Dec. 21–Jan. 5 & Jan. 18–Jan. 31 ..
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
5
15
18
18
15
45
Nov. 2–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 26 ...............................
Nov. 2–Dec. 8 & Dec. 21–Jan. 5 & Jan. 18–Feb. 7 ....
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
Closed.
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
1
1
3
3
3
9
20
Sept. 28–Nov. 24 & Nov. 30–Dec. 1 ............................
Oct. 5–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Dec. 15 ...............................
Oct. 12–Dec. 8 & Dec. 28–Dec. 29 .............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
15
45
Sept. 1–Dec. 16 ............................................................
Sept. 1–Sept. 30 & Oct. 5–Dec. 20 .............................
5
5
15
15
Oct. 15–Dec. 21 ...........................................................
5
15
Sept. 1–Sept. 30 & Nov. 19–Dec. 8 & Dec. 21–Feb.
15.
Sept. 1–Sept. 30 & Oct. 12–Dec. 8 & Dec. 28–Jan. 5
& Feb. 1–Feb. 10.
5
15
5
15
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
20
20
60
60
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
20
20
20
60
60
60
Sept. 21–Nov. 19 ..........................................................
Sept. 21–Sept. 29 & Oct. 5–Nov. 24 ...........................
Sept. 21–Sept. 29 & Oct. 5–Nov. 24 ...........................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
15
45
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Area
Season dates
Bag
Dark Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Light Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Central Zone ..................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Mississippi:
Ducks (6) ...............................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese ................................
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Brant ......................................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Missouri:
Ducks and Mergansers (12):
North Zone .....................................................
Middle Zone ...................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (13):
North Zone .....................................................
Middle Zone ...................................................
South Zone .....................................................
White-fronted Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Middle Zone ...................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Light Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
Middle Zone ...................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Ohio:
Ducks (14):
Lake Erie Marsh Zone ...................................
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese (15):
Lake Erie Goose Zone ...................................
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Light Geese:
Lake Erie Goose Zone ...................................
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Tennessee:
Ducks (6):
Reelfoot Zone .................................................
Rest of State ..................................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Reelfoot Zone .................................................
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Rest of State ..................................................
White-fronted Geese:
Reelfoot Zone .................................................
Rest of State ..................................................
Brant ......................................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Wisconsin:
Ducks (16):
North Zone .....................................................
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Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Sept. 21–Sept. 29 & Oct. 5–Dec.
26.
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 & Sept. 21–Sept. 29 & Oct. 5–Dec.
26.
5
5
15
15
5
15
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
20
20
20
60
60
60
Nov. 28–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 31 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Sept. 1–Sept 30 & Nov. 11–Nov. 24 & Nov. 28–Dec.
1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 31.
Nov. 11–Nov. 24 & Nov. 28–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 31
Same as for White-fronted Geese ...............................
Same as for White-fronted Geese ...............................
6
5
15
5
18
15
45
15
3
1
20
9
3
Nov. 2–Dec. 31 .............................................................
Nov. 2–Nov. 10 & Nov. 16–Jan. 5 ...............................
Nov. 28–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 31 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
15
18
18
18
45
Oct. 5–Oct. 13 & Nov. 11–Feb. 6 ................................
Same as North Zone ....................................................
Same as North Zone ....................................................
3
3
3
9
9
9
Nov. 11–Feb. 6 .............................................................
Same as North Zone ....................................................
Same as North Zone ....................................................
2
2
2
6
6
6
Nov. 11–Feb. 6 .............................................................
Same as North Zone ....................................................
Same as North Zone ....................................................
20
20
20
Oct. 12–Oct. 27 & Nov. 9–Dec. 22 ..............................
Oct. 19–Oct. 27 & Nov. 16–Jan. 5 ...............................
Oct. 19–Oct. 27 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
5
15
18
18
18
15
45
Sept. 7–Sept. 15 & Oct. 12–Oct. 27 & Nov. 16–Feb. 3
Sept. 7–Sept. 15 & Oct. 19–Oct. 27 & Nov. 9–Feb. 3
Sept. 7–Sept. 15 & Oct. 19–Oct. 27 & Nov. 16–Feb.
10.
5
5
5
15
15
15
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
10
10
10
30
30
30
Nov. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–Jan. 31 ...............................
Nov. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–Jan. 31 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
5
15
18
18
15
45
Sept. 1–Sept. 22 ...........................................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 22 & Nov. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–Feb. 9 ..
Sept. 1–Sept. 22 ...........................................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 22 & Nov. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–Feb. 9 ..
5
3
5
3
15
9
15
9
Nov. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–Feb. 9 .................................
Nov. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–Feb. 9 .................................
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
3
3
1
20
9
9
3
Sept. 21–Nov. 19 ..........................................................
6
18
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South Zone .....................................................
Open Water Zone ..........................................
Mergansers ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese:
North Zone (17) ..............................................
South Zone (17) .............................................
Mississippi River Zone (17) ...........................
Light Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Mississippi River Zone ...................................
Sept. 28–Oct. 6 & Oct. 12–Dec. 1 ...............................
Oct. 12–Dec. 10 ...........................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Possession
6
6
5
15
18
18
15
45
1–Sept. 15 ...........................................................
16–Dec. 16 ..........................................................
1–Sept. 15 ...........................................................
16–Oct. 6 & Oct. 12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 21–Jan. 9 ..
1–Sept. 15 ...........................................................
16–Oct. 6 & Oct. 12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 21–Jan. 9 ..
5
3
5
3
5
3
15
9
15
9
15
9
Sept. 1–Dec. 16 ............................................................
Sept. 1–Oct. 6 & Oct. 12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 21–Jan. 9 ....
Sept. 1–Oct. 6 & Oct. 12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 21–Jan. 9 ....
20
20
20
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
(1) In Illinois, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 during the first 45 days in each of the 4 Zones.
(2) In Indiana, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 3 through December 8 and from December 28 through January 5 in the North
Zone, from November 29 through January 12 in the Central Zone, and from December 13 through January 26 in the South Zone.
(3) In Indiana, the daily bag limit for dark geese is 5 per day in the aggregate. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. Whitefronted geese are excluded from this aggregation.
(4) In Iowa, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 for the last 45 days of the season.
(5) In Iowa, Canada and cackling geese only September 14 through September 22, for the North and Central Zones. Beginning September 21,
the dark goose daily bag limit is 5 and may not include more than 2 Canada and cackling geese September 21 through October 6 in the North
Zone, September 28 through October 13 in the Central Zone, and October 5 through October 20 in the South Zone. No more than 3 Canada
and cackling geese thereafter, until the end of the season.
(6) In Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 18 through January 31.
(7) In Louisiana, the daily bag limit for scaup daily bag limit is 2 after November 23 in the West Zone and after November 30 in the East Zone.
The mottled duck daily bag limit is 0 for the first 15 days of the season in each zone and 1 thereafter.
(8) In Michigan, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from September 28 through November 11 in the North Zone, from October 21 through December 1 and December 14 through December 15 in the Middle Zone, and from October 28 through December 8 and December 28 through December 29 in the South Zone.
(9) In Michigan, the dark goose daily bag limit is 5 and may not include more than 1 brant.
(10) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 Statewide from October 11 through the remainder of the season.
(11) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit is 15, and the possession limit is 45 coots and gallinules in the aggregate.
(12) In Missouri, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 2 through December 16 in the North Zone, from November 2 through November 10 and November 16 through December 21 in the Middle Zone, and from November 28 through December 1 and December 7 through
January 16 in the South Zone.
(13) In Missouri, Canada and cackling geese and brant have an aggregate daily bag and possession limits of 3 and 9, respectively.
(14) In Ohio, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 on October 27 and from November 9 through December 22 in the Lake Erie Zone, from November 22 through January 5 in the North Zone, and from December 13 through January 26 in the South Zone.
(15) In Ohio, the daily bag limit for dark geese may include no more than 1 brant, and only Canada and cackling geese during the first segment (September 7 through September 15).
(16) In Wisconsin, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from September 21 through November 4 in the North Zone, from October 18 through December 1 in the South Zone, and from October 12 through November 25 in the Open Water Zone.
(17) In Wisconsin, Canada and cackling geese only September 1 through 15. After September 15, the bag limit for dark geese is 3 and the
possession is 9. The limit and possession for white-fronted geese and brant may be no more than 1 and 3, in the aggregate with Canada and
cackling geese.
Central Flyway
Flyway-Wide Restrictions
Duck and Merganser Limits: The daily
bag limit is 6 ducks (including
mergansers), which may include no
more than 5 mallards (2 female
mallards), 1 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2
redheads, 1 scaup, 3 wood ducks, and
6 mergansers. The possession limit is
three times the daily bag limit.
Limits
Area
Season dates
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Bag
Colorado:
Ducks and Mergansers:
Southeast Zone ..............................................
Northeast Zone ..............................................
Mountain/Foothills Zone .................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese:
South Park Unit ..............................................
San Luis Valley Unit .......................................
North Park Unit ..............................................
Rest of State in Central Flyway .....................
Light Geese:
Statewide ........................................................
Kansas:
Ducks and Mergansers:
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Oct. 28–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Oct. 19–Dec. 1 & Dec. 11–Jan. 31 ..............................
Oct. 5–Dec. 1 & Dec. 25–Jan. 31 ................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
15
18
18
18
45
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 5–Oct. 23 & Nov. 23–Feb. 16 ..............................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Nov. 4–Feb. 16 .............................................................
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
Nov. 2–Feb. 16 .............................................................
50
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Bag
High Plains .....................................................
Low Plains:
Early Zone ......................................................
Late Zone .......................................................
Southeast Zone ..............................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese (1) ......................................................
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Montana:
Ducks and Mergansers (2):
Zone 1 ............................................................
Zone 2 ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese:
Zone 1 ............................................................
Zone 2 ............................................................
Light Geese:
Zone 1 ............................................................
Zone 2 ............................................................
Nebraska:
Ducks and Mergansers (3):
High Plains Unit .............................................
Zone 1 ............................................................
Zone 2 ............................................................
Zone 3 ............................................................
Zone 4 ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Niobrara Unit ..................................................
North Central Unit ..........................................
Platte River Unit .............................................
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
New Mexico:
Ducks and Mergansers (4):
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese:
Middle Rio Grande Unit .................................
Rest of State ..................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
North Dakota:
Ducks and Mergansers (2):
High Plains .....................................................
Low Plains ......................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant (5):
Missouri River Zone .......................................
Western ND Zone ..........................................
Rest of State ..................................................
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Oklahoma:
Ducks and Mergansers:
High Plains .....................................................
Low Plains:
Zone 1 ............................................................
Zone 2 ............................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant (1) .........
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
South Dakota:
Ducks and Mergansers (2)(3):
High Plains .....................................................
Low Plains:
North Zone .....................................................
Middle Zone ...................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coots .....................................................................
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Oct. 12–Jan. 5 & Jan. 17–Jan. 26 ...............................
6
18
Oct. 12–Dec. 8 & Dec. 21–Jan. 5 ................................
Oct. 26–Dec. 29 & Jan. 18–Jan. 26 .............................
Nov. 9–Jan. 5 & Jan. 11–Jan. 26 ................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Oct. 26–Oct. 27 & Nov. 6–Feb. 16 ..............................
Oct. 26–Dec. 29 & Jan. 25–Feb. 16 ............................
Oct. 26–Oct. 27 & Nov. 6–Feb. 16 ..............................
6
6
6
15
6
2
50
18
18
18
45
18
6
Sept. 28–Jan. 2 ............................................................
Sept. 28–Oct. 6 & Oct. 26–Jan. 21 ..............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
15
18
18
45
Sept. 28–Jan. 10 ..........................................................
Sept. 28–Oct. 6 & Oct. 26–Jan. 29 ..............................
5
5
15
15
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
20
20
60
60
Jan. 8–Jan. 29 ..............................................................
Oct. 12–Dec. 24 ...........................................................
Oct. 5–Dec. 17 .............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 7 ..............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 7 ..............................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
6
6
15
18
18
18
18
18
45
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
28–Feb. 9 ..............................................................
5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
28–Feb. 9 ..............................................................
12–Dec. 22 & Jan. 25–Feb. 9 ..............................
12–Jan. 8 & Jan. 25–Feb. 9 .................................
5
5
5
2
50
15
15
15
6
Oct. 12–Jan. 15 ............................................................
Oct. 28–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
15
18
18
45
Dec. 19–Jan. 31 ...........................................................
Oct. 17–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Oct. 17–Jan. 31 ............................................................
2
5
50
2
15
Sept. 21–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Dec 29 ...............................
Sept. 21–Dec. 1 ............................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
15
18
18
45
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
27 ..........................................................
21 ..........................................................
16 ..........................................................
1 ............................................................
27 ..........................................................
5
8
8
3
50
15
24
24
9
–
Oct. 5–Jan. 1 ................................................................
6
18
Nov. 9–Nov. 24 & Nov. 30–Jan. 26 .............................
Nov. 9–Nov. 24 & Nov. 30–Jan. 26 .............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
Nov. 2–Nov. 24 & Nov. 30–Feb. 9 ...............................
Nov. 2–Nov. 24 & Nov. 30–Feb. 2 ...............................
Nov. 2–Nov. 24 & Nov. 30–Feb. 9 ...............................
6
6
15
8
2
50
18
18
45
24
6
Oct. 12–Jan. 16 ............................................................
6
18
Sept. 21–Dec. 3 ............................................................
Sept. 21–Dec. 3 ............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 7 ..............................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
15
18
18
18
45
21–Dec.
21–Dec.
21–Dec.
21–Dec.
21–Dec.
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Canada and Cackling Geese:
Unit 1 ..............................................................
Unit 2 ..............................................................
Unit 3 ..............................................................
White-fronted Geese .............................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Texas:
Ducks and Mergansers (6):
High Plains .....................................................
Low Plains:
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant (7):
Southeast Goose Zone ..................................
Northeast Goose Zone ...................................
West Goose Zone ..........................................
White-fronted Geese (7):
Southeast Goose Zone ..................................
Northeast Goose Zone ...................................
West Goose Zone ..........................................
Light Geese:
Southeast Goose Zone ..................................
Northeast Goose Zone ...................................
West Goose Zone ..........................................
Wyoming:
Ducks and Mergansers (2):
Zone C1 .........................................................
Zone C2 .........................................................
Zone C3 .........................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese:
Zone G1A (8) .................................................
Zone G1 .........................................................
Zone G2 .........................................................
Zone G3 .........................................................
Zone G4 .........................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Possession
Oct. 1–Dec. 16 .............................................................
Nov. 4–Feb. 16 .............................................................
Oct. 19–Dec. 22 & Jan. 11–Jan. 19 .............................
Sept. 28–Dec. 10 ..........................................................
Sept. 28–Jan. 10 ..........................................................
8
4
4
3
50
24
12
12
9
Oct. 26–Oct. 27 & Nov. 1–Jan. 26 ...............................
6
18
Nov. 9–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–Jan. 26 .................................
Nov. 2–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 26 ...............................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
15
18
18
45
Nov. 2–Jan. 26 .............................................................
Nov. 2–Jan. 26 .............................................................
Nov. 2–Feb. 2 ...............................................................
5
5
5
15
15
15
Nov. 2–Jan. 26 .............................................................
Nov. 2–Jan. 26 .............................................................
Nov. 2–Feb. 2 ...............................................................
2
2
2
6
6
6
Nov. 2–Feb. 14 .............................................................
Nov. 2–Feb. 14 .............................................................
Nov. 2–Feb. 2 ...............................................................
10
10
10
Sept. 28–Oct. 13 & Nov. 2–Jan. 21 .............................
Sept. 21–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 7 ..............................
Same as Zone C2 ........................................................
Same as for Ducks .......................................................
6
6
6
15
18
18
18
45
Sept. 28–Oct. 9 ............................................................
Nov. 16–Feb. 16 ...........................................................
Sept. 28–Oct. 6 & Nov. 2–Nov. 24 & Dec. 6–Feb. 16
Sept. 21–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 15 ............................
Same as Zone G2 ........................................................
Same as Zone G1 ........................................................
Sept. 28–Dec. 29 & Feb. 5–Feb. 16 ............................
2
4
5
5
5
5
20
6
12
15
15
15
15
60
(1) In Kansas and Oklahoma, dark geese include Canada, cackling geese, brant, and all other geese except white-fronted geese and light
geese.
(2) In Montana, during the first 9 days of the duck season, and in North Dakota, South Dakota (Tier I license), and Wyoming, during the first
16 days of the duck season, the daily bag and possession limit may include 2 and 6 additional blue-winged teal, respectively.
(3) In Nebraska and South Dakota, for hunters possessing a Tier II license, the daily bag limit is 3 ducks or mergansers of any species in the
aggregate, and the possession limit is 9.
(4) In New Mexico, Mexican ducks are included in the aggregate with mallards.
(5) In North Dakota, see State regulations for additional shooting hour restrictions.
(6) In Texas, the daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 5 mallards (only 2 of which may be females), 2 redheads, 3 wood
ducks, 1 scaup, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, and 1 dusky duck (mottled duck, Mexican duck, black duck and their hybrids). The season for dusky
ducks is closed the first 5 days of the season in all zones. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(7) In Texas, in the Southeast, Northeast, and West Goose Zones, the daily bag limit for dark geese is 5 in the aggregate and may include no
more than 2 white-fronted geese. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limits.
(8) In Wyoming, for Dark Goose Zone G1A, see State regulations for additional restrictions.
Pacific Flyway
Flyway-Wide Restrictions
Duck and Merganser Limits: The daily
bag limit of 7 ducks (including
mergansers) may include no more than
2 female mallards, 1 pintail, 2 redheads,
2 scaup, and 2 canvasbacks. The
possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
Coot and Gallinule Limits: Daily bag
and possession limits are in the
aggregate for the two groups.
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Ducks (1):
North Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
South Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
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Nov. 7–Jan. 31 .............................................................
Oct. 23–Jan. 31 ............................................................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 7–Jan. 31 .............................................................
2
6
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Other Ducks ............................................
Coots and Gallinules .............................................
Dark Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
California:
Ducks:
Northeastern Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Colorado River Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Southern Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Balance of State Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Coots and Gallinule ...............................................
Canada and Cackling Geese (2)(3):
Northeastern Zone (4) ....................................
Klamath Basin Special Management Area ....
Colorado River Zone ......................................
Southern Zone ...............................................
Balance of State Zone ...................................
North Coast Special Management Area ........
White-fronted Geese (2):
Northeastern Zone .........................................
Klamath Basin Special Management Area ....
Colorado River Zone ......................................
Southern Zone ...............................................
Balance of State Zone ...................................
Sacramento Valley Special Management
Area.
Light Geese:
Northeastern Zone .........................................
Klamath Basin Special Management Area ....
Colorado River Zone ......................................
Southern Zone ...............................................
Imperial County Special Management Area ..
Balance of State Zone ...................................
Brant:
Northern Zone ................................................
Balance of State Zone ...................................
Colorado:
Ducks:
East Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
West Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese:
East Zone .......................................................
West Zone ......................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Idaho:
Ducks:
Zone 1:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Zone 2:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Zone 3:
Scaup ......................................................
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Oct. 23–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
7
25
21
75
Oct. 23–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Oct. 23–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
5
5
20
15
15
60
Oct. 5–Dec. 1 & Dec. 19–Jan. 15 ................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 15 ..............................................................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 7–Jan. 31 .............................................................
Oct. 23–Jan. 31 ............................................................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 7–Jan. 31 .............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 31 ............................................................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 7–Jan. 31 .............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 31 ............................................................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 7–Jan. 31 .............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
2
7
25
6
21
75
Oct. 5–Jan. 12 ..............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 12 ..............................................................
Oct. 23–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Sept. 28–Sept. 30 & Oct. 26–Jan. 31 & Feb. 8–Feb. 9
Oct. 5–Dec. 21 & Feb. 12–Mar. 10 ..............................
10
10
5
3
10
10
30
30
15
9
30
30
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
5–Dec. 1 & Jan. 3–Jan. 15 & Feb. 5–Mar.10 ......
5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
23–Jan. 31 ............................................................
26–Jan. 31 ............................................................
26–Jan. 31 & Feb. 8–Feb. 12 ..............................
26–Dec. 21 ...........................................................
10
10
5
3
10
3
30
30
15
9
30
9
Oct. 5–Dec. 1 & Jan. 3–Jan. 15 & Feb. 5–Mar. 10 .....
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 23–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Nov. 4–Jan. 31 & Feb. 3–Feb. 9 & Feb. 12–Feb. 20 ..
Oct. 26–Jan. 31 & Feb. 8–Feb. 12 ..............................
20
20
20
20
20
20
60
60
60
60
60
60
Nov. 18–Dec. 14 ...........................................................
Nov. 19–Dec. 15 ...........................................................
2
2
6
6
Oct. 5–Dec. 29 .............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
2
7
6
21
Oct. 5–Oct. 22 & Nov. 6–Jan. 12 .................................
Oct. 5–Oct. 22 & Nov. 6–Jan. 31 .................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
2
7
25
6
21
75
Oct. 5–Jan. 8 ................................................................
Oct. 5–Oct. 13 & Nov. 6–Jan. 31 .................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
5
5
10
15
15
30
Oct. 5–Dec. 29 .............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
2
7
6
21
Oct. 24–Jan. 17 ............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 7–Jan. 31 .............................................................
2
6
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Other Ducks ............................................
Zone 4:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (5):
Zone 1 ............................................................
Zone 2 ............................................................
Zone 3 ............................................................
Zone 4 ............................................................
Zone 5 ............................................................
Zone 6 ............................................................
White-fronted Geese:
Zone 1 ............................................................
Zone 2 ............................................................
Zone 3 ............................................................
Zone 4 ............................................................
Zone 5 ............................................................
Zone 6 ............................................................
Light Geese:
Zone 1 ............................................................
Zone 2 ............................................................
Zone 3 ............................................................
Zone 4 ............................................................
Zone 5 ............................................................
Zone 6 ............................................................
Zone 7 ............................................................
Montana:
Ducks:
Scaup .............................................................
Other Ducks ...................................................
Coots .....................................................................
Dark Geese (6) ......................................................
Light Geese (6) .....................................................
Nevada:
Ducks:
Northeast Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Northwest Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
South Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Moapa Valley Special Management Area (7):
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Coots and Gallinule ...............................................
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (5):
Northeast Zone ..............................................
Northwest Zone ..............................................
South Zone .....................................................
Moapa Valley Special Management Area (7):
White-fronted Geese:
Northeast Zone ..............................................
Northwest Zone ..............................................
South Zone .....................................................
Moapa Valley Special Management Area (7):
Light Geese:
Northeast Zone (8) .........................................
Northwest Zone (9) ........................................
South Zone .....................................................
Moapa Valley Special Management Area (7):
New Mexico:
Ducks:
Scaup .............................................................
Other Ducks ...................................................
Coots and Gallinules .............................................
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (5):
North Zone .....................................................
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Oct. 19–Jan. 31 ............................................................
7
21
Oct. 5–Dec. 29 .............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
2
7
25
6
21
75
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 19–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Oct. 19–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 2 ................................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 5–Oct. 20 ..............................................................
Nov. 4–Jan. 31 .............................................................
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 19–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Nov. 4–Feb. 16 .............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
10
10
10
10
10
10
30
30
30
30
30
30
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 5–Dec. 10 & Feb. 1–Mar. 10 ................................
Nov. 26–Mar. 10 ...........................................................
Oct. 19–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 17 ..............................................................
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
Sept. 28–Dec. 22 ..........................................................
Sept. 28–Jan. 10 ..........................................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
Sept. 28–Jan. 10 ..........................................................
Same as for Dark Geese .............................................
2
7
25
5
20
6
21
25
15
60
Sept. 28–Dec. 3 & Dec. 14–Jan. 1 ..............................
Sept. 28–Dec. 3 & Dec. 14–Jan. 20 ............................
2
7
6
21
Oct. 31–Jan. 6 & Jan. 9–Jan. 26 .................................
Oct. 12–Jan. 6 & Jan. 9–Jan. 26 .................................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 2–Jan. 26 .............................................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 20 & Oct. 23–Jan. 26 ..............................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 2–Jan. 26 .............................................................
Oct. 26–Jan. 26 ............................................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
2
7
25
6
21
75
Sept. 28–Dec. 3 & Dec. 14–Jan. 20 ............................
Oct. 12–Jan. 6 & Jan. 9–Jan. 26 .................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 20 & Oct. 23–Jan. 26 ..............................
Oct. 26–Jan. 26 ............................................................
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
10
10
10
10
30
30
30
30
Sept. 28–Dec. 3 & Dec. 14–Jan. 4 & Feb. 22–Mar. 9
Nov. 2–Jan. 9 & Jan. 9–Jan. 26 & Feb. 20–Mar. 9 .....
Oct. 12–Oct. 20 & Oct. 23–Jan. 26 ..............................
Oct. 26–Jan. 26 ............................................................
20
20
20
20
60
60
60
60
Oct. 19–Jan. 12 ............................................................
Oct. 19–Jan. 31 ............................................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
2
7
25
6
21
75
Sept. 21–Oct. 6 & Nov. 2–Jan. 31 ...............................
5
15
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Same
Same
Same
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South Zone .....................................................
White-fronted Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Light Geese:
North Zone .....................................................
South Zone .....................................................
Oregon:
Ducks (10):
Zone 1:
Columbia Basin Unit and Rest of Zone
1:
Scaup ...............................................
Other Ducks .....................................
Zone 2:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Northwest Permit Zone (11)(12) ....................
Southwest Zone .............................................
South Coast Zone ..........................................
Eastern Zone ..................................................
Mid-Columbia Zone ........................................
White-fronted Geese:
Northwest Permit Zone (11) ...........................
Southwest Zone .............................................
South Coast Zone ..........................................
Eastern Zone (13) ..........................................
Mid-Columbia Zone ........................................
Light Geese:
Northwest Permit Zone (11) ...........................
Southwest Zone .............................................
South Coast Zone ..........................................
Eastern Zone ..................................................
Mid-Columbia Zone ........................................
Brant ......................................................................
Utah:
Ducks:
Northern Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Southern Zone:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (5):
East Box Elder County Zone .........................
Wasatch Front Zone ......................................
Northern Zone ................................................
Southern Zone ...............................................
White-fronted Geese:
East Box Elder County Zone .........................
Wasatch Front Zone ......................................
Northern Zone ................................................
Southern Zone ...............................................
Light Geese
Southern Zone ...............................................
Rest of State ..................................................
Washington:
Ducks (14):
East and West Zones (15):
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Coots .....................................................................
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Area 1 (16) .....................................................
Area 2 Inland (17)(18) ....................................
Area 2 Coast (17)(18) ....................................
Area 3 (16) .....................................................
Area 4 (16) .....................................................
Area 5 (16) .....................................................
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Oct. 17–Jan. 31 ............................................................
5
15
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
10
10
30
30
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
20
20
60
60
Nov. 2–Jan. 26 .............................................................
Oct. 12–Oct. 27 & Oct. 31–Jan. 26 ..............................
2
7
6
21
Oct. 12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–Jan. 8 ..................................
Oct. 12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 5–Jan. 26 ................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
2
7
25
6
21
75
19–Oct. 27 & Nov. 23–Jan. 16 & Feb. 8–Mar. 10
12–Oct. 27 & Nov. 5–Jan. 26 ...............................
5–Dec. 8 & Dec. 21–Jan. 11 & Feb. 22–Mar. 10
12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 10–Jan. 26 ..............................
12–Oct. 27 & Nov. 5–Jan. 26 ...............................
3
4
6
4
4
9
12
18
12
12
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
Oct. 12–Dec. 1 & Jan. 16–Mar. 10 ..............................
Oct. 12–Jan. 1 & Feb. 1–Feb. 23 ................................
10
10
10
10
10
30
30
30
30
30
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese ..................
Same as for White-fronted Geese ...............................
Same as for White-fronted Geese ...............................
Nov. 30–Dec. 15 ...........................................................
20
20
20
20
20
2
60
60
60
60
60
6
Oct. 5–Dec. 29 .............................................................
Oct. 5–Jan. 18 ..............................................................
2
7
6
21
Nov. 1–Jan. 25 .............................................................
Oct. 12–Jan. 25 ............................................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
2
7
25
6
21
75
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
10
10
10
10
30
30
30
30
Oct. 25–Dec. 15 & Jan. 15–Mar. 10 ............................
Oct. 15–Dec. 22 & Feb. 1–Mar. 10 ..............................
20
20
60
60
Nov. 2–Jan. 26 .............................................................
Oct. 12–Oct 20 & Oct. 23–Jan. 26 ...............................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
2
7
25
6
21
75
4
3
3
4
4
4
12
9
9
12
12
12
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
5–Jan. 18 ..............................................................
5–Oct. 13 & Nov. 11–Feb. 15 ..............................
5–Oct. 12 & Oct. 26–Jan. 31 ................................
12–Jan. 25 ............................................................
Same
Same
Same
Same
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
as
as
as
as
for
for
for
for
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
and
and
and
and
Cackling
Cackling
Cackling
Cackling
Geese,
Geese,
Geese,
Geese,
and
and
and
and
Brant
Brant
Brant
Brant
12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 26 ..............................
12–Oct. 27 & Nov. 20–Jan. 12 & Feb. 8–Mar. 5
12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 18–Jan. 19 & Feb. 8–Feb. 19
12–Oct. 24 & Nov. 2–Jan. 26 ...............................
12–Oct. 27 & Oct. 30 only & Nov. 2–Jan. 26 ......
12–Oct. 28 & Nov. 2–Jan. 26 ...............................
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Limits
Area
Season dates
Bag
White-fronted Geese:
Area 1 (16) .....................................................
Area 2 Inland (17) ..........................................
Area 2 Coast (17) ..........................................
Area 3 (16) .....................................................
Area 4 (16) .....................................................
Area 5 (16) .....................................................
Light Geese (19):
Area 1 (16) .....................................................
Area 2 Inland (17) ..........................................
Area 2 Coast (17) ..........................................
Area 3 (16) .....................................................
Area 4 (16) .....................................................
Area 5 (16) .....................................................
Brant (20):
Coastal Zone ..................................................
Puget Sound Zone .........................................
Wyoming:
Ducks:
Snake River and Balance of State Zones:
Scaup ......................................................
Other Ducks ............................................
Coots ..............................................................
Dark Geese ...........................................................
Light Geese ...........................................................
Same
Same
Same
Same
Same
Same
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..................
..................
..................
..................
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10
10
10
10
10
10
30
30
30
30
30
30
12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Jan. 26 & Feb. 8–Feb. 18
12–Oct. 27 & Nov. 20–Jan. 12 & Feb. 8–Mar. 5
12–Dec. 1 & Dec. 18–Jan. 19 & Feb. 8–Feb. 19
12–Oct. 24 & Nov. 2–Jan. 26 ...............................
12–Oct. 20 & Nov. 9–Jan. 26 & Feb. 15–Mar. 2
12–Oct. 28 & Nov. 2–Jan. 26 ...............................
20
20
20
20
20
20
60
60
60
60
60
60
Jan. 4–Jan. 26 ..............................................................
Jan. 11–Jan. 26 ............................................................
2
2
6
6
Sept. 21–Dec. 15 ..........................................................
Sept. 21–Jan. 3 ............................................................
Same as for Other Ducks .............................................
Sept. 21–Dec. 26 ..........................................................
Sept. 21–Dec. 26 ..........................................................
2
7
15
5
10
6
21
45
15
30
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
as
as
as
as
as
as
for
for
for
for
for
for
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
and
and
and
and
and
and
Cackling
Cackling
Cackling
Cackling
Cackling
Cackling
Geese
Geese
Geese
Geese
Geese
Geese
Possession
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(1) In Arizona, the daily bag limit may include no more than either 2 female mallards or 2 Mexican ducks, or 1 of each; and no more than 6 female mallards and Mexican ducks, in the aggregate, may be in possession. For black-bellied whistling-ducks, the daily bag limit is 1 and the possession limit is 3.
(2) In California, the daily bag and possession limits for Canada geese, cackling geese, and white-fronted geese are in the aggregate.
(3) In California, small Canada geese are cackling and Aleutian cackling geese, and large Canada geese are western and lesser Canada
geese.
(4) In California, in the Northeastern Zone, the daily bag limit may include no more than 2 large Canada geese.
(5) In Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, the daily bag and possession limits for Canada and cackling geese and brant are in the aggregate.
(6) In Montana, check State regulations for special seasons and exceptions.
(7) In Nevada, youth 17 years of age or younger are allowed to hunt on October 19 on the Moapa Valley portion of Overton Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is 18 years of age or older.
(8) In Nevada, in the Northeast Zone, there is no open season on light geese in Ruby Valley within Elko and White Pine Counties.
(9) In Nevada, in the Northwest Zone, the season is closed in Mason Valley and Scripps WMAs and Washoe Lake State Park from February
20 to March 9.
(10) In Oregon, the daily bag limit may include no more than 1 harlequin duck.
(11) In Oregon, in the Northwest Permit Zone, see State regulations for specific dates, times, and conditions of permit hunts and closures.
(12) In Oregon, in the Northwest Permit Zone, the season for dusky Canada geese is closed.
(13) In Oregon, in Lake County, the daily bag and possession limits for white-fronted geese are 1 and 3, respectively.
(14) In Washington, the hunting of harlequin ducks is by State-issued permit only. See State regulations for additional information.
(15) In Washington, the daily bag limit in the West Zone may include no more than 2 scoters, 2 long-tailed ducks, and 2 goldeneyes, with the
possession limit three times the daily bag limit.
(16) In Washington, in Areas 1, 3, and 5, hunting is allowed each day. In Area 4, hunting is allowed only on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and certain holidays, except hunting is allowed each day only for light geese during the February and March portion of the season. See
State regulations for details, including shooting hours.
(17) In Washington, in Areas 2 Inland and 2 Coast, see State regulations for specific dates, times, and conditions of permit hunts and closures.
(18) In Washington, in Areas 2 Inland and 2 Coast, the season for dusky Canada geese is closed.
(19) In Washington, the daily bag limit for light geese is 10 on or before January 30.
(20) In Washington, brant may be hunted in Clallam, Pacific, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties only; see State regulations for specific dates.
(e) Youth and Veteran—Active
Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting
Days.
The following seasons are open only
to youth and veteran—active military
personnel, except where noted. Youth
must be accompanied into the field by
an adult 18 years of age or older. This
adult cannot duck hunt but may
participate in other open seasons.
Limits: Bag limits may include ducks,
geese, swans, mergansers, coots, and
gallinules. The bag and possession
limits are the same as those allowed in
the regular season except in States that
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are allowed a daily bag limit of 1 or 2
scaup during different portions of the
season, in which case the daily bag limit
is 2 scaup per day and the possession
limit is 4 scaup. Flyway species and
area restrictions remain in effect.
Definitions
Youth: States may use their
established definition of age for youth
hunters. However, youth hunters may
not be older than 17 years of age. Youth
hunters 16 years of age and older must
possess a Federal Migratory Bird
Hunting and Conservation Stamp (also
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known as Federal Duck Stamp). Swans
may be taken only by participants
possessing applicable swan permits.
Veteran—Active Military Personnel:
Veterans (as defined in section 101 of
title 38, U.S. Code) and members of the
Armed Forces on active duty, including
members of the National Guard and
Reserves on active duty (other than for
training), may participate. All hunters
must possess a Federal Migratory Bird
Hunting and Conservation Stamp (also
known as Federal Duck Stamp). Swans
may be taken only by participants
possessing applicable swan permits.
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Season dates
ATLANTIC FLYWAY
Connecticut (1) .....................................
Delaware (1)(2)(3) ................................
Florida: .................................................
Youth .............................................
Veteran–Active Military Personnel
Georgia ................................................
Maine (1): .............................................
North Zone ....................................
South Zone ...................................
Coastal Zone .................................
Maryland (4)(5) .....................................
Massachusetts: ....................................
New Hampshire ....................................
Youth .............................................
Veteran–Active Military Personnel
New Jersey: .........................................
Youth:
North Zone .............................
South Zone ............................
Coastal Zone .........................
Veteran–Active Military Personnel
New York: .............................................
Youth:
Long Island Zone ...................
Lake Champlain Zone ...........
Northeastern Zone .................
Southeastern Zone ................
Western Zone ........................
Veteran–Active Military Personnel:
Long Island Zone ...................
Northeastern Zone .................
Southeastern Zone ................
Western Zone ........................
North Carolina (6)(3) ............................
Pennsylvania (7): .................................
Youth:
North Zone .............................
South Zone ............................
Northwest Zone .....................
Lake Erie Zone ......................
Veteran–Active Military Personnel:
North Zone .............................
South Zone ............................
Northwest Zone .....................
Lake Erie Zone ......................
Rhode Island (1) ..................................
South Carolina .....................................
Vermont (1) ..........................................
Virginia (3) ............................................
West Virginia (1) ..................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, and brant ..................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, geese, brant, and tundra swans .........
Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, Canada geese, and light geese.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, dark geese, and brant .........................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, and brant.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, brant, and light geese ..............................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, Canada and cackling geese, and light geese ......
Ducks, mergansers, coots, Canada and cackling geese, and brant ...............
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, geese, and brant.
Oct. 5 & Nov. 2.
Oct. 20 & Feb. 1.
Nov. 16 & Feb. 8.
Feb. 1 & 2.
Nov. 16 & 17.
Sept. 14 & Dec. 7.
Sept. 21 & Oct. 19.
Sept. 28 & Oct. 26.
Nov. 2 & Feb. 8.
Sept. 21 & Oct. 5.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Jan. 25 & 26.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, dark geese, and brant.
Oct. 5 & Feb. 1.
Oct. 12 & Feb. 1.
Oct. 26 & Feb. 1.
Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Nov. 9 & 10.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Sept. 28 & 29.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, brant, and tundra swans ..........................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, dark geese, and brant.
Nov. 16 & 17.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Nov. 9 & Nov. 10.
Feb. 1 & 8.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, Canada and cackling geese, light geese, and
brant.
Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, and geese ...........................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, and brant ..................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, dark geese, and tundra swans .............................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, geese, and brant .................................
Nov. 2 & Jan. 18.
Nov. 9 & Jan. 25.
Sept. 28 & Jan. 18.
Oct. 26 & Jan. 18.
Oct. 26 & 27.
21
21
21
21
&
&
&
&
Nov. 2.
Nov. 9.
Sept. 28.
Oct. 26.
Feb. 1 & 8.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Oct. 26 & Feb. 8.
Sept. 21 & Nov. 9.
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MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
Alabama ...............................................
Arkansas: .............................................
Youth .............................................
Veteran-Active Military Personnel
Illinois (1): .............................................
North Zone ....................................
Central Zone .................................
South Central Zone .......................
South Zone ...................................
Indiana: ................................................
North Zone ....................................
Central Zone .................................
South Zone ...................................
Iowa (1): ...............................................
North Zone ....................................
Central Zone .................................
South Zone ...................................
Kentucky: .............................................
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Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules.
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...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots .............................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ...........................................
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Nov. 23 & Feb. 8.
Feb. 8 & Feb. 9.
Feb. 9 only.
Oct. 12 & 13.
Oct. 19 & 20.
Nov. 9 & 10.
Nov. 16 & 17.
Oct. 12 & 13.
Oct. 26 & 27.
Nov. 2 & 3.
Sept. 21 & 22.
Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
Oct. 5 & 6.
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Veteran-Active Military Personnel
Louisiana: .............................................
Youth:
East Zone ..............................
West Zone .............................
Veteran-Active Military Personnel:
East Zone ..............................
West Zone .............................
Michigan ...............................................
Minnesota (1) .......................................
Mississippi ............................................
Missouri (1): .........................................
North Zone ....................................
Middle Zone ..................................
South Zone ...................................
Ohio ......................................................
Tennessee:
Youth .............................................
Veteran–Active Military Personnel
Wisconsin (1) .......................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules.
Nov. 23 & Feb. 8.
Nov. 24 & Feb. 9.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Nov. 9 & Feb. 1.
Nov. 2 & 3.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ...........................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ...........................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ...........................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots .............................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ...........................................
Nov. 9 & Feb. 1.
Feb. 1 & 2.
Sept. 21 & 22.
Sept. 7 & 8.
Feb. 8 & 9.
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ...........................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots .............................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ...........................................
Feb. 1 & 8.
Feb. 2 & 9.
Sept. 14 & 15.
Oct. 26 & 27.
Oct. 26 & 27.
Nov. 23 & 24.
Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
CENTRAL FLYWAY
Colorado: ..............................................
Mountain/Foothills Zone ................
Northeast Zone .............................
Southeast Zone ............................
Kansas (8): ...........................................
High Plains ....................................
Low Plains:
Early Zone .............................
Late Zone ...............................
Southeast Zone .....................
Montana (1) ..........................................
Nebraska (9): .......................................
Zone 1 ...........................................
Zone 2 ...........................................
Zone 3 ...........................................
Zone 4 ...........................................
New Mexico (1): ...................................
North Zone ....................................
South Zone ...................................
North Dakota ........................................
Oklahoma: ............................................
High Plains ....................................
Low Plains:
Zone 1 ....................................
Zone 2 ....................................
South Dakota (1)(9) .............................
Texas: ..................................................
High Plains ....................................
Low Plains:
North Zone .............................
South Zone ............................
Wyoming: .............................................
Zone C1 ........................................
Zone C2 ........................................
Zone C3 ........................................
Ducks, dark geese, mergansers, and coots.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
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Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots .............................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots .............................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots.
...........................................................................................................................
Sept. 28 & 29.
Oct. 12 & 13.
Oct. 19 & 20.
Oct. 5 & 6.
Oct. 5 & 6.
Oct. 19 & 20.
Nov. 2 & 3.
Sept. 21 & 22.
Oct. 5 & 6.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Oct. 19 & 20.
Oct. 19 & 20.
Oct. 5 & 6.
Oct. 26 & 27.
Sept. 14 & 15.
Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, Canada and cackling geese, mergansers, and coots .........................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules.
...........................................................................................................................
Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
Sept. 7 & 8.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Nov. 2 & 3.
Oct. 26 & Oct. 27.
Oct. 19 & 20.
Sept. 21 & 22.
Sept. 14 & 15.
Sept. 14 & 15.
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PACIFIC FLYWAY
Arizona (1) ...........................................
California:
Youth: ............................................
Northeastern Zone .................
Colorado River Zone .............
Southern Zone .......................
Southern San Joaquin Valley
Zone.
Balance of State Zone ...........
Veteran–Active Military Personnel:
Northeastern Zone .................
Southern Zone .......................
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Feb. 8 & 9.
Ducks, geese, brant, mergansers, coots, and gallinules.
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................
Sept. 21 & 22.
Feb. 8 & 9.
Feb. 1 & 2.
Feb. 1 & 2.
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules.
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Jan. 18 & 19.
Feb. 8 & 9.
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Southern San Joaquin Valley
Zone.
Balance of State Zone ...........
Colorado: ..............................................
East Zone .....................................
West Zone ....................................
Idaho ....................................................
Montana (1) ..........................................
Nevada (1)(3): ......................................
Northeast Zone .............................
Northwest Zone .............................
South Zone ...................................
New Mexico (1) ....................................
Oregon .................................................
Youth .............................................
Veteran–Active Military Personnel
Utah (1)(3): ...........................................
Northern Zone ...............................
Southern Zone ..............................
Washington (10): ..................................
Youth:
East Zone ..............................
West Zone .............................
Veteran–Active Military Personnel
Wyoming ..............................................
...........................................................................................................................
Feb. 8 & 9.
...........................................................................................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots.
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Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots .............................................................
Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots .............................................................
Ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, coots, and gallinules.
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Ducks, geese, brant, mergansers, and coots.
Feb. 8 & 9.
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Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots .............................................................
Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
Sept. 21 & Feb. 1.
Feb. 1.
Sept. 14 & 15.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Oct. 26 & 27.
Sept. 28 & 29.
Sept. 21 & 22.
Sept. 21 & 22.
Sept. 28 & Feb. 8.
Feb. 8 & 9.
Oct. 12 & 13.
Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
Feb. 1.
Sept. 21.
Sept. 28.
(1) The season is open to youth hunters only.
(2) In Delaware, tundra swans may be taken only on February 1.
(3) In Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia, Nevada, and Utah, the daily bag limit may not include swans except by permit.
(4) In Maryland, youth hunter(s) must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older that holds a valid Maryland hunting license or is exempt from the hunting license requirements. One adult may take one or more young hunters, and that adult may call waterfowl, assist with decoys, and retrieve downed birds but may not possess a hunting weapon and may not participate in other seasons that are open on the youth waterfowl hunting days. Active military and honorably discharged veterans, of any age, that possess a valid Maryland hunting license or are exempt
from the hunting license requirements may also hunt waterfowl on November 2, 2024, and February 8, 2025. Active military and honorably discharged veterans at least 21 years of age or older may possess hunting weapons and hunt while also providing assistance to eligible youth hunters.
(5) In Maryland, the bag limit for Canada and cackling geese is 2 in the AP Zone and 5 in the RP Zone.
(6) In North Carolina, a permit is no longer required to hunt Canada geese or white-fronted geese in the Northeast Zone.
(7) In Pennsylvania, the second youth day in each duck zone is open to youth, veterans, and active-duty military.
(8) In Kansas, youth 17 years of age and younger may participate in the youth waterfowl hunting days.
(9) In Nebraska and South Dakota, Tier II license holders may take 3 ducks or mergansers of any species in the aggregate, and the possession limit is 9.
(10) In Washington, the brant and light goose seasons are closed in September.
7. Section 20.106 is revised to read as
follows:
■
§ 20.106 Seasons, limits, and shooting
hours for sandhill cranes.
Subject to the applicable provisions of
the preceding sections of this part, areas
open to hunting, respective open
seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and
hawking hours, and daily bag and
possession limits on the species
designated in this section are as follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are onehalf hour before sunrise until sunset,
except as otherwise noted. Area
descriptions were published in the
August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89
FR 68500).
Federally authorized, State-issued
permits are issued to individuals, and
only the individual whose name and
address appears on the permit at the
time of issuance is authorized to take
sandhill cranes at the level allowed by
the permit, in accordance with
provisions of both Federal and State
regulations governing the hunting
season. The permit must be carried by
the permittee when exercising its
provisions and must be presented to any
law enforcement officer upon request.
The permit is not transferable or
assignable to another individual, and
may not be sold, bartered, traded, or
otherwise provided to another person. If
the permit is altered or defaced in any
way, the permit becomes invalid.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR
AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.
Limits
Area
Season dates
Bag
Possession
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Alabama (1)(2):
North Zone ........................................................
Nov. 29–Jan. 26 .......................................................
Kentucky (1)(2) ........................................................
Minnesota (1):
NW Zone ...........................................................
Tennessee (1)(4):
Dec. 7–Jan. 31 .........................................................
2
3 per season.
Sept. 14–Oct. 20 ......................................................
2
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Southeast Zone ................................................
Rest of State .....................................................
Dec. 3–Jan. 31 .........................................................
Dec. 3–Jan. 31 .........................................................
Possession
I
2 per season.
2 per season.
CENTRAL FLYWAY
Colorado (1) .............................................................
Kansas (1)(2)(3):
West Zone ........................................................
Central Zone .....................................................
Montana:
Regular Season Area (1) ..................................
Oct. 5–Dec. 1 ...........................................................
3
9.
Oct. 19–Dec. 15 .......................................................
Nov. 6–Jan. 2 ...........................................................
3
3
9.
9.
Sept. 28–Nov. 24 .....................................................
3
9
Special Season Area (4) ...................................
Sept. 1–Oct. 30 ........................................................
New Mexico:
Regular Season Area (1) ..................................
Middle Rio Grande Valley Area (4)(5) ..............
Oct. 26–Jan. 23 .......................................................
Nov. 16–Nov. 17 ......................................................
2 per season.
3
3
Nov. 23 .....................................................................
6.
6 per season.
3 per season.
Nov. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 14–Dec. 15 & Jan. 4–Jan.
5 & Jan. 11–Jan. 12.
Nov. 2–Nov. 10 ........................................................
Jan. 4–Jan. 5 ...........................................................
Nov. 2–Nov. 10 ........................................................
3
6 per season.
3
3
3
6.
6 per season.
6.
Sept. 14–Nov. 10 .....................................................
Sept. 14–Nov. 10 .....................................................
Oct. 19–Jan. 19 .......................................................
Sept. 28–Nov. 24 .....................................................
3
2
3
3
9.
6.
9.
9.
Oct. 26–Jan. 26 .......................................................
Nov. 22–Jan. 26 .......................................................
Dec. 14–Jan. 19 .......................................................
3
3
2
9.
9.
6.
Regular Season (Area 7)(1) .............................
Sept. 7–Nov. 3 .........................................................
3
9.
Riverton-Boysen Unit (Area 4)(4) .....................
Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park, and Washakie
Counties (Area 6)(4).
Johnson, Natrona, and Sheridan Counties
(Area 8) (4).
Sept. 28–Oct. 20 ......................................................
Sept. 14–Oct. 6 ........................................................
1 per season.
1 per season.
Sept. 1–Sept. 30 ......................................................
1 per season.
Southwest Area (4) ...........................................
Estancia Valley (4)(6) .......................................
North Dakota (1):
Area 1 ...............................................................
Area 2 ...............................................................
Oklahoma (1) ...........................................................
South Dakota (1) ......................................................
Texas (1):
Zone A ..............................................................
Zone B ..............................................................
Zone C ..............................................................
Wyoming:
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Zone 1 (7) .........................................................
Zone 2 (8) .........................................................
Zone 3 (9) .........................................................
Idaho (4):
Nov. 8–Dec. 15 ........................................................
Dec. 6–Dec. 15 ........................................................
Nov. 23–Dec. 15 ......................................................
3 per season.
3 per season.
3 per season.
Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6 .........................................
Area 2 ...............................................................
Montana (4):
Sept. 1–Sept. 30 ......................................................
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 ......................................................
2 per season.
2 per season.
Zones 1 & 5 ......................................................
Zones 2, 3, 4 & 6 ..............................................
Utah (4):
Sept. 1–Oct. 30 ........................................................
Sept. 1–Oct. 30 ........................................................
1 per season.
2 per season.
Cache County ...................................................
East Box Elder County .....................................
Rich County ......................................................
Uintah Basin Zone ............................................
Wyoming (4):
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Areas 1, 2, & 5 ..................................................
Area 3 ...............................................................
I
I
I
7–Sept. 15 ......................................................
7–Nov. 5 .........................................................
7–Sept. 15 ......................................................
28–Nov. 26 .....................................................
1
1
1
1
per
per
per
per
season.
season.
season.
season.
I
Sept. 1–Sept. 15 ......................................................
Sept. 1–Sept. 8 ........................................................
1 per season.
1 per season.
(1) Each person participating in the regular sandhill crane seasons must have a valid sandhill crane hunting permit and/or a State-issued Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification for game bird hunting in their possession while hunting.
(2) In Alabama, Kansas, and Kentucky, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(3) In Kansas, each person desiring to hunt sandhill cranes is required to pass an annual, online sandhill crane identification examination.
(4) Hunting is by State permit only. See State regulations for further information.
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(5) In New Mexico, in the Middle Rio Grande Valley Area (Bernardo and Casa Colorado Wildlife Management Areas), the season is only open
for youth hunters on November 23. See State regulations for further details.
(6) In New Mexico, in the Estancia Valley Area, the season will be closed to crane hunting on November 6.
(7) In Arizona, in Zone 1, season dates are November 8 to 10, November 15 to 17, November 19 to 21, November 23 to 25, November 27 to
29, December 1 to 3, December 6 to 8, and December 13 to 15. November 8 to 10 is restricted to archery hunters only, and December 6 to 8 is
restricted to youth hunters only.
(8) In Arizona, in Zone 2, season dates are December 6 to 8 and December 13 to 15.
(9) In Arizona, in Zone 3, season dates are November 23 to 25, November 27 to 29, December 1 to 3, December 5 to 7, December 9 to 11,
and December 13 to 15.
8. Section 20.107 is revised to read as
follows:
■
§ 20.107 Seasons, limits, and shooting
hours for swans.
Subject to the applicable provisions of
the preceding sections of this part, areas
open to hunting, respective open
seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and
hawking hours, and daily bag and
possession limits on the species
designated in this section are as follows:
Shooting hours are one-half hour
before sunrise until sunset, except as
otherwise restricted by State
regulations. Shooting and hawking
hours are one-half hour before sunrise
until sunset, except as otherwise noted.
Area descriptions were published in the
August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89
FR 68500). Hunting is by State permit
only.
Federally authorized, State-issued
permits are issued to individuals, and
only the individual whose name and
address appears on the permit at the
time of issuance is authorized to take
swans at the level allowed by the
permit, in accordance with provisions of
both Federal and State regulations
governing the hunting season. The
permit must be carried by the permittee
when exercising its provisions and must
be presented to any law enforcement
officer upon request. The permit is not
Area
transferable or assignable to another
individual, and may not be sold,
bartered, traded, or otherwise provided
to another person. If the permit is
altered or defaced in any way, the
permit becomes invalid.
Note: Successful permittees must
immediately validate their harvest by that
method required in State regulations.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND
DELINEATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL
AREAS. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS MAY
APPLY ON FEDERAL AND STATE
PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS AND
FEDERAL INDIAN RESERVATIONS.
Season dates
Limits
ATLANTIC FLYWAY
Delaware ............................................................
North Carolina ....................................................
Virginia ................................................................
Nov. 9–Jan. 31 .................................................
Nov. 9–Jan. 31 .................................................
Nov. 15–Jan. 31 ...............................................
1 tundra swan per permit.
1 tundra swan per permit.
1 tundra swan per permit.
CENTRAL FLYWAY (1)
Montana (2) ........................................................
North Dakota (1) .................................................
South Dakota ......................................................
Sept. 28–Jan. 2 ................................................
Sept. 28–Dec. 27 .............................................
Sept. 28–Jan. 10 ..............................................
1 swan per permit.
1 tundra swan per permit.
1 swan per permit.
PACIFIC FLYWAY (1)
Idaho (2) .............................................................
Montana (2) ........................................................
Nevada (3)(4) .....................................................
Utah (3)(4) ..........................................................
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
5–Dec. 1 ...................................................
5–Nov. 29 .................................................
12–Jan. 6 & Jan. 9–Jan. 26 .....................
5–Dec. 8 ...................................................
1
1
1
1
swan
swan
swan
swan
per
per
per
per
season.
season.
day, 2 per season.
season.
(1) See State regulations for description of area open to swan hunting.
(2) In Idaho and Montana, all harvested swans must be reported by way of a bill measurement card within 3 days of harvest.
(3) In Nevada and Utah, all harvested swans and tags must be checked or registered within 3 days of harvest.
(4) Harvests of trumpeter swans are limited to 20 in Utah and 10 in Nevada. When it has been determined that the quota of trumpeter swans
allotted to Nevada and Utah have been filled, the season for taking of any swan species in the respective State will be closed by either the Director upon giving public notice through local information media at least 48 hours in advance of the time and date of closing, or by the State
through State regulations with such notice and time (not less than 48 hours) as they deem necessary.
9. Section 20.109 is revised to read as
follows:
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hours for taking migratory game birds by
falconry.
Subject to the applicable provisions of
the preceding sections of this part, areas
open to hunting, respective open
seasons (dates inclusive), hawking
hours, and daily bag and possession
limits for the species designated in this
section are prescribed as follows:
Hawking hours are one-half hour
before sunrise until sunset except as
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regulations.
Area descriptions were published in
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register
(89 FR 68500).
Limits: The daily bag limit may
include no more than 3 migratory game
birds in the aggregate. The possession
limit is three times the daily bag limit.
These limits apply to falconry during
both regular hunting seasons and
extended falconry seasons, unless
further restricted by State regulations.
The falconry bag and possession limits
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limits.
Although many States permit falconry
during the gun seasons, only extended
falconry seasons are shown below.
Please consult State regulations for
details.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND
DELINEATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL
AREAS. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS MAY
APPLY ON FEDERAL AND STATE
PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS AND
FEDERAL INDIAN RESERVATIONS.
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ATLANTIC FLYWAY
Delaware:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails ...................................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Brant ..................................................................................................
Florida:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails ...................................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Gallinules ...........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Georgia:
Ducks, dark geese, and gallinules ....................................................
Maine:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
North Zone .................................................................................
South & Coastal Zones ..............................................................
Maryland:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails ...................................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks .................................................................................................
Brant ..................................................................................................
Light Geese .......................................................................................
Massachusetts:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
New Hampshire:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Northern Zone ............................................................................
Inland Zone ................................................................................
Coastal Zone ..............................................................................
New Jersey:
Woodcock:
North Zone .................................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and brant:
North Zone .................................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Coastal Zone ..............................................................................
New York:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Long Island Zone .......................................................................
Northeastern Zone .....................................................................
Southeastern Zone .....................................................................
Western Zone .............................................................................
North Carolina:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails and gallinules ...........................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Pennsylvania:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails ...................................................................................................
Woodcock and snipe .........................................................................
Gallinules ...........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
North Zone .................................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Northwest Zone ..........................................................................
Lake Erie Zone ...........................................................................
Canada, cackling, and white-fronted geese:
AP Zone .....................................................................................
RP Zone .....................................................................................
South Carolina:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Virginia:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails, gallinules .................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Canada, cackling, and white-fronted geese:
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Feb. 1–Feb. 17.
Dec. 1–Jan. 6.
Oct. 1–Oct. 29 & Feb. 6–Mar. 10.
Feb. 3–Mar. 3.
Feb. 1–Feb. 6 & Feb. 10–Feb. 15.
Feb. 1–Feb. 17.
Nov. 10–Dec. 16.
Nov. 24–Dec. 17 & Feb. 1–Mar. 10.
Nov. 10–Dec. 13.
Nov. 3–Nov. 12 & Feb. 2–Feb. 26.
Dec. 2–Dec. 6.
Dec. 16–Feb. 5.
Jan. 8–Feb. 28.
Jan. 11–Jan. 30.
Nov. 22–Jan. 3.
Oct. 1–Oct. 25 & Jan. 30–Mar. 8.
Feb. 1–Mar. 8.
Feb. 1–Mar. 8.
Feb. 22–Mar. 8.
Oct. 12–Feb.11.
Dec. 1–Jan. 12.
Nov. 12–Nov. 26 & Dec. 23–Jan. 19.
Jan. 27–Mar. 10.
Oct. 1–Oct. 18 & Dec. 2–Jan. 31.
Oct. 1–Nov. 8 & Dec. 9–Dec. 18 & Jan. 1–Jan. 31.
Jan. 17–Mar. 10.
Jan. 24–Mar. 10.
Feb. 1–Mar. 10.
Nov. 1–Nov. 22 & Dec. 2–Dec. 6 & Jan. 27–Feb. 13.
Oct. 1–Oct. 11 & Dec. 2–Dec. 13 & Dec. 23–Jan. 13.
Oct. 1–Oct. 11 & Oct. 21–Nov. 8 & Dec. 30–Jan. 13.
Oct. 1–Oct. 11 & Nov. 4–Dec. 6 & Jan. 13 only.
Oct. 7–Oct. 19.
Dec. 7–Jan. 11.
Dec. 2–Dec. 10 & Feb. 1–Feb. 22.
Oct. 1–Oct. 12 & Feb. 1–Feb. 8.
Nov. 30–Dec. 19.
Nov. 22–Jan. 3.
Sept. 2–Oct. 18 & Nov. 30–Dec. 14 & Dec. 26–Jan. 4.
Nov. 22–Jan. 1.
Oct. 28–Nov. 18 & Feb. 8–Mar. 10.
Oct. 21–Nov. 18 & Feb. 15–Mar. 10.
Nov. 30–Dec. 21 & Feb. 10–Mar. 10.
Jan. 17–Mar. 10.
Jan. 20–Mar. 10.
Mar. 6–Mar. 10.
Nov. 4–Nov. 22 & Dec. 1–Dec. 11.
Jan. 21–Jan. 31.
Nov. 4–Nov. 13 & Dec. 2–Dec. 26.
Oct. 17–Nov. 10 & Dec. 1–Dec. 26 & Jan. 21–Jan. 31.
Dec. 2–Dec. 18 & Feb. 1–Feb. 9.
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Eastern (AP) Zone .....................................................................
Brant ...........................................................................................
Nov. 20–Dec. 1 & Jan. 2–Jan. 15 & Feb. 1–Feb. 23.
Oct. 17–Dec. 22 & Jan. 1–Jan. 10.
MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
Arkansas:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Illinois:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails ...................................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Indiana:
Doves ................................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
North Zone .................................................................................
Central Zone ..............................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Iowa:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Kentucky:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Louisiana:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails and gallinules:
East Zone ...................................................................................
West Zone ..................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks:
East Zone ...................................................................................
West Zone ..................................................................................
Michigan:
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ........................................
Minnesota:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails and snipe ..................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ........................................
Mississippi:
Doves ................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Missouri:
Doves ................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Tennessee:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails ...................................................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Snipe .................................................................................................
Gallinules ...........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Reelfoot Zone .............................................................................
Remainder of the State .....................................................................
Wisconsin:
Rails, snipe, and gallinules:
North Zone .................................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Open Water Zone ..............................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Feb. 1–Feb. 15.
Nov. 15–Dec. 1.
Sept. 1–Sept. 6 & Nov. 16–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Oct. 18 & Dec. 3–Dec. 16.
Feb. 10–Mar. 10.
Oct. 21–Oct. 31 & Jan. 4–Jan. 9.
Sept. 20–Oct. 14 & Nov. 29–Jan. 4.
Sept. 27–Sept. 30 & Feb. 14–Mar. 10.
Oct. 26–Nov. 1 & Feb. 17–Mar. 10.
Nov. 2–Nov. 8 & Feb. 17–Mar. 10.
Jan. 4–Feb. 1.
Dec. 2–Dec. 6 & Feb. 1–Feb. 23.
Sept. 14–Sept. 30.
Nov. 2–Nov. 15 & Jan. 4–Jan. 26.
Nov. 2–Nov. 15 & Jan. 4–Jan. 26.
Nov. 4–Dec. 17.
Nov. 2–Jan. 29.
Nov. 2–Jan. 29.
Dec. 30–Jan. 12 & Feb. 22–Mar. 10.
Nov. 30–Dec. 16.
Nov. 5–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Sept. 20 & Nov. 5–Dec. 16.
Dec. 7–Jan. 20.
Dec. 10–Dec. 26.
Feb. 1–Mar. 1.
Nov. 30–Dec. 16.
Sept. 7–Sept. 22 & Feb. 11–Mar. 10.
Sept. 29–Sept. 30 & Jan. 16–Jan. 30.
Nov. 10–Dec. 14.
Nov. 1–Nov. 8 & Dec. 2–Jan. 9 & Feb. 1–Feb. 15.
Nov. 14–Feb. 28.
Nov. 10–Dec. 14.
Dec. 2–Dec. 4 & Feb. 1–Feb. 28.
Dec. 2–Dec. 4 & Feb. 1–Feb. 28.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
1–Sept. 20 & Nov. 20–Dec. 1.
1–Sept. 27 & Oct. 7–Oct. 11.
1–Oct. 11.
1–Sept. 20 & Nov. 5–Dec. 16.
14–Sept. 15 & Jan. 10–Feb. 14.
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Kansas:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Low Plains: Early Zone ..............................................................
Low Plains: Late Zone ...............................................................
Southeast Zone ..........................................................................
Montana: 1
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Zone 1 ........................................................................................
Zone 2 ........................................................................................
Nebraska:
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Feb. 24–Mar. 10.
Feb. 24–Mar. 10.
Sept. 18–Sept. 27.
Sept. 18–Sept. 27.
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Zone 1 ........................................................................................
Zone 2 ........................................................................................
Zone 3 ........................................................................................
Zone 4 ........................................................................................
New Mexico:
Doves:
North Zone .................................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Band-tailed pigeons:
North Zone .................................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Ducks and coots ................................................................................
Sandhill cranes 3 ................................................................................
Gallinules ...........................................................................................
Sora and Virginia rails .......................................................................
North Dakota:
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and snipe ...............................................
Oklahoma:
Doves ................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Low Plains Zones 1 and 2 .........................................................
Gallinules and rails ............................................................................
Woodcock ..........................................................................................
Sandhill cranes ..................................................................................
South Dakota:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
High Plains .................................................................................
Low Plains:
North Zone .................................................................................
Middle Zone ...............................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Texas:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails, gallinules, and woodcock ........................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Low Plains—North and South Zones ........................................
Wyoming:
Doves ................................................................................................
Rails ...................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Zone C1 .....................................................................................
Zone C2 .....................................................................................
Zone C3 .....................................................................................
Feb. 25–Mar. 10.
Feb. 25–Mar. 10.
Closed.
Feb. 25–Mar. 10.
Nov. 30–Dec. 4 & Dec. 21–Jan. 1.
Oct. 29–Nov. 5 & Nov. 22–Nov. 30.
Sept. 1–Sept. 14.
Oct. 1–Oct. 14.
Sept. 14–Sept. 22.
Oct. 12–Oct. 25 & Nov. 11–Dec. 31.
Nov. 23–Dec. 28.
Nov. 23–Dec. 28.
Sept. 2–Sept. 6.
Sept. 9–Sept. 13.
Feb. 18–Mar. 5.
Feb. 10–Feb. 24.
Feb. 1–Mar. 9.
Dec. 10–Feb. 9.
Jan. 20–Feb. 2.
Sept. 1–Sept. 8.
Sept. 1–Sept. 20 & Dec. 4–Dec. 14.
Sept. 1–Sept. 20 & Dec. 4–Dec. 14.
Oct. 1–Oct. 19 & Jan. 8–Jan. 19.
Nov. 15–Dec. 1.
Jan. 27–Feb. 10.
Jan. 27–Feb. 10.
Nov. 30–Dec. 16.
Nov. 10–Dec. 16.
Oct. 14–Oct. 21.
Sept. 16–Sept. 20 &Dec. 2–Dec. 4.
Same as Zone C2.
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Arizona:
Doves ................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules ........................................
California:
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules:
Colorado River Zone ..................................................................
Southern Zone ...........................................................................
Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone ...........................................
Balance of State Zone ...............................................................
Idaho:
Doves ................................................................................................
New Mexico:
Dove:
North Zone .................................................................................
South Zone .................................................................................
Oregon:
Doves:
Zone 1 ........................................................................................
Zone 2 ........................................................................................
Band-tailed pigeons 4 ........................................................................
Utah:
Doves ................................................................................................
Band-tailed pigeons ...........................................................................
Washington:
Doves ................................................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and dark geese:
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Feb. 1–Feb. 4.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
1–Feb. 4.
15–Feb. 19.
15–Feb. 19.
15–Feb. 19.
Jan. 23–Mar. 10.
Nov. 30–Dec. 4 & Dec. 21–Jan. 1.
Oct. 29–Nov. 5 & Nov. 22–Nov. 30.
Oct. 1–Nov. 14 & Dec. 15–Dec. 16.
Oct. 31–Dec. 16.
Sept. 1–Sept. 14 & Sept. 24–Dec. 16.
Oct. 31–Dec. 16.
Oct. 31–Dec. 16.
Oct. 31–Dec. 16.
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East Zone ...................................................................................
West Zone ..................................................................................
Light geese and brant .......................................................................
Wyoming:
Doves ................................................................................................
Sora and Virginia rails .......................................................................
Ducks, mergansers, and coots .........................................................
Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
Sept. 21 & Feb. 1.
Feb. 1.
Nov. 30–Dec. 16.
Nov. 10–Dec. 16.
Sept. 14–Sept. 15.
1 In
Montana, the limits are 2 daily and 6 in possession.
Nebraska, only the portion of Zone 2 that is considered low plains is open.
3 In New Mexico, the limits for sandhill cranes are 3 daily and 6 in possession.
4 In Oregon, no more than 1 pigeon daily in bag or possession.
2 In
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70545-70579]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19420]
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Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 20
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113; FXMB1231099BPP0-245-FF09M32000]
RIN 1018-BG63
Migratory Bird Hunting; 2024-25 Seasons for Certain Migratory
Game Birds
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule prescribes the seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag
and possession limits for hunting migratory birds. Taking of migratory
birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual
regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during
the 2024-25 season.
DATES: This rule takes effect on August 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may inspect comments received on the migratory bird
hunting regulations at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-
HQ-MB-2023-0113. You may obtain copies of referenced reports from the
Division of Migratory Bird Management's website at https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds or at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No.
FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerome Ford, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Department of the Interior, (703) 358-2606. Individuals in the
United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United
States should use the relay services offered within their country to
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulations Schedule for 2024
On February 8, 2024, we published in the Federal Register (89 FR
8631) a proposal to amend title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) at part 20. The proposal provided a background and overview of
the migratory bird hunting regulations process and addressed the
establishment of seasons, limits, and other regulations for hunting
migratory game birds under Sec. Sec. 20.100 through 20.107, 20.109,
and 20.110 of subpart K. Major steps in the 2024-25 regulatory cycle
relating to open public meetings and Federal Register notifications
were illustrated in the diagram at the end of the February 8, 2024,
proposed rule.
We provided the meeting dates and locations for the Service
Regulations Committee (SRC) on our website at https://www.fws.gov/event/us-fish-and-wildlife-service-migratory-bird-regulations-committee-meeting and Flyway Council meetings on flyway calendars
posted on our website at https://www.fws.gov/partner/migratory-bird-program-administrative-flyways. On October 10, 2023, we held open
meetings with the Flyway Council Consultants, at which the participants
reviewed information on the current status of migratory game birds and
developed recommendations for the 2024-25 regulations for these
species. The February 8, 2024, proposed rule provided detailed
information on the proposed 2024-25 regulatory schedule.
On May 13, 2024, we published in the Federal Register (89 FR 41522)
the proposed frameworks for migratory game bird hunting regulations
during the 2024-25 season. On August 26, 2024, we published in the
Federal Register (89 FR 68500) the final frameworks for migratory game
bird hunting regulations, from which State wildlife conservation agency
officials selected seasons, hours, areas, and limits for hunting
migratory birds during the 2024-25 season.
The final rule described here is the final in the series of
proposed, supplemental, and final rulemaking documents for migratory
game bird hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season and deals
specifically with amending subpart K of 50 CFR part 20. It sets hunting
seasons, hours, areas, and limits for migratory game bird species. This
final rule is the culmination of the
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annual rulemaking process allowing migratory game bird hunting, which
started with the February 8, 2024, proposed rule. As discussed
elsewhere in this document, we supplemented that proposal on May 13,
2024, and published final season frameworks on August 26, 2024, that
provided the regulatory frameworks from which the States selected their
hunting seasons. This final rule sets the migratory game bird hunting
seasons based on that input from the States.
Required Determinations
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Consideration
The programmatic document, ``Second Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement: Issuance of Annual Regulations
Permitting the Sport Hunting of Migratory Birds (EIS 20130139),'' filed
with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 24, 2013,
addresses NEPA compliance by the Service for issuance of the annual
framework regulations for hunting of migratory game bird species. We
published a notice of availability in the Federal Register on May 31,
2013 (78 FR 32686), and our Record of Decision on July 26, 2013 (78 FR
45376). We also address NEPA compliance for waterfowl hunting
frameworks through the annual preparation of separate environmental
assessments, the most recent being ``Duck Hunting Regulations for 2024-
25,'' with its corresponding 2024 finding of no significant impact,
available at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-
0113.
Endangered Species Act Consideration
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), provides that the Secretary shall insure that any
action authorized, funded, or carried out is not likely to jeopardize
the continued existence of any endangered species or threatened species
or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical
habitat. Consequently, we conducted formal consultations to ensure that
actions resulting from these regulations would not likely jeopardize
the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result
in the destruction or adverse modification of their critical habitat.
Findings from these consultations are included in a biological opinion,
which concluded that the regulations are not likely to jeopardize the
continued existence of any endangered or threatened species.
Additionally, these findings may have caused modification of some
regulatory measures previously proposed, and the final frameworks (89
FR 68500, August 26, 2024) reflect any such modifications. The
biological opinion is available from https://www.regulations.gov at
Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.
Regulatory Planning and Review--Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and
14094
Executive Order 14094 amends and reaffirms the principles of E.O.
12866 and E.O. 13563. Regulatory analysis should facilitate agency
efforts to develop regulations that serve the public interest, advance
statutory objectives, and are consistent with E.O. 12866, E.O. 13563,
and the Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2021 (Modernizing
Regulatory Review). Regulatory analysis, as practicable and
appropriate, shall recognize distributive impacts and equity, to the
extent permitted by law. We have developed this final rule in a manner
consistent with these requirements.
E.O. 12866, as reaffirmed by E.O. 13563 and amended by E.O. 14094,
provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)
in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review all
significant rules. This action is a ``significant regulatory action,''
as defined under section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4,
1993), as amended by E.O. 14094 (88 FR 21879, April 11, 2023).
An economic analysis was prepared for the 2024-25 migratory bird
hunting season. This analysis was based on data from the 2011 and the
2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated
Recreation (National Survey), the most recent years for which data are
available. See discussion under Required Determinations, Regulatory
Flexibility Act, below. This analysis estimated consumer surplus for
four alternatives for duck hunting regulations. As defined by OMB in
Circular A-4, consumers' surplus is the difference between what a
consumer pays for a unit of a good or service and the maximum amount
the consumer would be willing to pay for that unit. The duck hunting
regulatory alternatives are (1) not opening a hunting season, (2)
issuing restrictive regulations that allow fewer days than the 2023-24
season, (3) issuing moderate regulations that allow more days than in
Alternative 2 but fewer days than the 2023-24 season, and (4) issuing
liberal regulations that allow days similar to the 2023-24 season. The
estimated consumer surplus associated with liberal regulations issued
for the 2024-25 season across all flyways was $606 million to $797
million (2023$). We also chose Alternative 4 (liberal regulations) for
the 2009-10 through 2023-24 seasons. The 2024-25 analysis is part of
the record for this rulemaking action and is available at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The annual migratory bird hunting regulations have a significant
economic impact on substantial numbers of small entities under the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). An initial
regulatory flexibility analysis was prepared to analyze the economic
impacts of the annual hunting regulations on small business entities.
This analysis is updated annually. The primary source of information
about hunter expenditures for migratory game bird hunting is the
National Survey, which is generally conducted at 5-year intervals. The
2022 National Survey did not collect migratory bird expenditure data,
so the 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season analysis is based on the
2011 and 2016 National Surveys and the U.S. Department of Commerce's
County Business Patterns, from which it is estimated that migratory
bird hunters will spend approximately $2.6 billion (2023$) at small
businesses during the 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season. Copies of
the analysis are available upon request from the person listed above
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or from https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.
Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act (CRA; 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) was signed
into law as part of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
Act (SBREFA; title II of Pub. L. 104-121, March 29, 1996). Pursuant to
the CRA, OIRA designated this action as a major rule, as defined by 5
U.S.C. 804(2), because it is likely to result in an annual effect on
the economy of $100 million or more. However, because this final rule
establishes a regulatory program for an activity related to hunting and
because hunting seasons are time sensitive, we establish the effective
date of this final rule using the exemption in the CRA at 5 U.S.C.
808(1).
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not contain any new collection of information that
requires approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). OMB has
previously approved the information collection requirements
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associated with migratory bird surveys and the procedures for
establishing annual migratory bird hunting seasons under the following
OMB control numbers:
1018-0019, ``North American Woodcock Singing Ground
Survey'' (expires 02/28/2027).
1018-0023, ``Migratory Bird Surveys, 50 CFR 20.20''
(expires 05/31/2026). Includes Migratory Bird Harvest Information
Program, Migratory Bird Hunter Surveys, Sandhill Crane Survey, and
Parts Collection Survey.
1018-0171, ``Establishment of Annual Migratory Bird
Hunting Seasons, 50 CFR part 20'' (expires 10/31/2024).
You may view the information collection request(s) at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. An agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
We have determined and certify, in compliance with the requirements
of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, 2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq., that this
final rulemaking does not include any Federal mandate that may result
in the expenditure by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted
for inflation) in any 1 year and does not significantly or uniquely
affect small governments.
Civil Justice Reform--Executive Order 12988
The Department, in promulgating this final rule, has determined
that this rule will not unduly burden the judicial system and that it
meets the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of E.O. 12988.
Takings Implication Assessment--Executive Order 12630
In accordance with E.O. 12630, this final rule, authorized by the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. 703-711), does not have
significant takings implications and does not affect any
constitutionally protected property rights. This final rule will not
result in the physical occupancy of property, the physical invasion of
property, or the regulatory taking of any property. In fact, this final
rule allows hunters to exercise otherwise unavailable privileges and,
therefore, reduces restrictions on the use of private and public
property.
Energy Effects--Executive Order 13211
E.O. 13211 requires agencies to prepare statements of energy
effects when undertaking certain actions. While this final rule is a
significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866, it is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy and has not been designated by OIRA as a significant energy
action. Therefore, no statement of energy effects is required.
Government-to-Government Relationship With Tribes
In accordance with the President's memorandum of April 29, 1994,
``Government-to-Government Relations with Native American Tribal
Governments'' (59 FR 22951), E.O. 13175, and 512 DM 2, we have
evaluated possible effects on federally recognized Indian Tribes with
respect to impacts to Tribes' treaty rights to hunt waterfowl, and we
have determined that there are de minimis effects on Indian Tribes for
that aspect of their treaty rights. Through this process to establish
annual hunting regulations, we regularly coordinate with Tribes that
are affected by this final rulemaking action. This final rule will not
have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian Tribes, on the
relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes, or on
the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian Tribes. This rule is general in nature and does
not directly affect any specific Tribal lands, treaty rights, or Tribal
trust resources. In addition, this final rule does not interfere with
the ability of Tribes to manage themselves or their funds or to
regulate migratory bird activities on Tribal lands. We recognize that,
in certain cases, conflicts may arise between States and specific
Tribes on aspects of other Tribal treaty rights. The Service actively
supports the parties reaching a mutually agreeable solution to such
conflicts. Therefore, we conclude that this final rule does not have
``Tribal implications'' under section 1(a) of E.O. 13175 with respect
to waterfowl treaty rights. Thus, formal government-to-government
consultation is not required by E.O. 13175 and related policies of the
Department of the Interior. We will continue to collaborate with Tribes
on concerns related to migratory bird hunting regulations.
Federalism Effects--Executive Order 13132
Due to the migratory nature of certain species of birds, the
Federal Government has been given responsibility over these species by
the MBTA. We annually prescribe frameworks from which the States make
selections regarding the hunting of migratory birds, and we employ
guidelines to establish special regulations on Federal Indian
reservations and ceded lands. This process preserves the ability of the
States and Tribes to determine which seasons meet their individual
needs. We recognize that, in certain cases, conflicts may arise between
States and specific Tribes on aspects of other Tribal treaty rights.
The Service actively supports the parties reaching a mutually agreeable
solution to such conflicts.
Any State or Tribe may be more restrictive in its regulations than
the Federal frameworks at any time. The frameworks are developed in a
cooperative process with the States and the Flyway Councils. This
process allows States to participate in the development of frameworks
from which they will make selections, thereby having an influence on
their own regulations. This final rule will not have substantial direct
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in
accordance with E.O. 13132, this final regulation does not have
federalism implications and does not warrant the preparation of a
federalism summary impact statement.
Review of Public Comments
The February 8, 2024, proposed (preliminary) rulemaking (89 FR
8631) opened the public comment period for 2024-25 migratory game bird
hunting regulations. We previously addressed all pertinent comments in
our May 13, 2024, proposed rule (see 89 FR 41522) and August 26, 2024,
final rule (89 FR 68500).
Regulations Promulgation
The rulemaking process for migratory game bird hunting, by its
nature, operates under a time constraint as seasons must be established
each year or hunting seasons remain closed. However, we intend that the
public be provided extensive opportunity for public input and
involvement in compliance with Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.
subchapter II) requirements. Thus, when the preliminary proposed
rulemaking was published, we established what we concluded were the
longest periods possible for public comment and the most opportunities
for public involvement. We also provided
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notification of our participation in multiple Flyway Council meetings,
opportunities for additional public review and comment on all Flyway
Council proposals for regulatory change, and opportunities for
additional public review during the SRC meeting. Therefore, we conclude
that sufficient public notice and opportunity for involvement have been
given to affected persons.
Further, States need sufficient time to communicate these season
selections to their affected publics, and to establish and publicize
the necessary regulations and procedures to implement these seasons.
Thus, we find that ``good cause'' exists, within the terms of 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3) of the Administrative Procedure Act, and, therefore, under
authority of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (July 3, 1918), as amended
(16 U.S.C. 703-711), these regulations will take effect less than 30
days after publication. Accordingly, with each conservation agency
having had an opportunity to participate in selecting the hunting
seasons desired for its State or Territory on those species of
migratory birds for which open seasons are now prescribed, and
consideration having been given to all other relevant matters
presented, certain sections of title 50, chapter I, subchapter B, part
20, subpart K, are hereby amended as set forth below.
Signing Authority
Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and
Parks, approved this action on July 31, 2024, for publication. On
August 22, 2024, Shannon Estenoz authorized the undersigned to sign and
submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for
publication electronically as an official document of the Department of
the Interior.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 20
Exports, Hunting, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Transportation, Wildlife.
Maureen D. Foster,
Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife
and Parks.
For the reasons set out in the preamble, title 50, chapter I,
subchapter B, part 20, subpart K of the Code of Federal Regulations is
amended as follows:
PART 20--MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING
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1. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq., and 16 U.S.C. 742a-j.
Note: The following annual hunting regulations provided for by
Sec. Sec. 20.101 through 20.107 and 20.109 of 50 CFR part 20 will
not appear in the Code of Federal Regulations because of their
seasonal nature.
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2. Section 20.101 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.101 Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for Puerto Rico and
the Virgin Islands.
Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as
follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until
sunset.
CHECK COMMONWEALTH REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Puerto Rico.
Restrictions: In Puerto Rico, the season is closed on the ruddy
duck, white-cheeked pintail, West Indian whistling duck, fulvous
whistling duck, masked duck, purple gallinule, American coot, Caribbean
coot, white-crowned pigeon, and plain pigeon.
Closed Areas: Closed areas are described in the August 26, 2024,
Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
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Limits
Species Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Doves and Pigeons:
Zenaida, white-winged, and mourning Sept. 7-Nov. 4..................... 30 90
doves (1).
Scaly-naped pigeons.................... Sept. 7-Nov. 4..................... 5 15
Ducks...................................... Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27.. 6 18
Common Gallinules.......................... Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27.. 6 18
Snipe...................................... Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27.. 8 24
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(1) The daily bag limit for Zenaida, white-winged, and mourning doves is in the aggregate and may include not
more than 10 Zenaida and 3 mourning doves. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(b) Virgin Islands.
Restrictions: In the Virgin Islands, the seasons are closed for
ground or quail doves, pigeons, ruddy duck, white-cheeked pintail, West
Indian whistling duck, fulvous whistling duck, masked duck, and all
other ducks, and purple gallinule.
Closed Areas: Ruth Cay, just south of St. Croix, is closed to the
hunting of migratory game birds. All Offshore Cays under jurisdiction
of the Virgin Islands Government are closed to the hunting of migratory
game birds.
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Limits
Species Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Zenaida doves.............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 30................... 10 10
Ducks...................................... Closed............................. .............. ..............
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3. Section 20.102 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.102 Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for Alaska.
Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as
follows:
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Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until
sunset. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024,
Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
Note: Light geese include lesser snow (including blue) geese,
greater snow geese, and Ross's geese.
Falconry: The total combined bag and possession limit for migratory
game birds taken with the use of a raptor under a falconry permit is 3
per day, 9 in possession, and may not exceed a more restrictive limit
for any species listed in this section.
Special Tundra Swan Season: In Game Management Units (Units) 17,
18, 22, and 23, in the North Zone, the tundra swan season is from
September 1 through October 31 with a season limit of 3 tundra swans
per hunter. This season is by State permit only; hunters will be issued
1 permit allowing the take of up to 3 tundra swans. Hunters will be
required to file a harvest report with the State after the season is
completed. Up to 500 permits may be issued in Unit 18; 300 permits each
in Units 22 and 23; and 200 permits in Unit 17.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS.
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Area Season dates
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North Zone............................. Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Gulf Coast Zone........................ Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Southeast Zone......................... Sept. 1-Nov. 30.
Dec. 16-Dec. 31.
Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone..... Oct. 8-Jan. 22.
Kodiak Zone............................ Oct. 8-Jan. 22.
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Daily bag and possession limits
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Canada & White-
Area Cackling Fronted Light Emperor Sandhill
Ducks (1) geese geese geese Brant geese Snipe cranes
(2)(3)(4) (5)(6) (7)(8) (9)
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North Zone...................................................... 10-30 4-12 4-12 6-18 2-6 1-1 8-24 3-9
Gulf Coast Zone................................................. 8-24 4-12 4-12 6-18 2-6 1-1 8-24 2-6
Southeast Zone.................................................. 7-21 4-12 4-12 6-18 2-6 1-1 8-24 2-6
Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone.............................. 7-21 4-12 4-12 6-18 2-6 1-1 8-24 2-6
Kodiak Zone..................................................... 7-21 4-12 4-12 6-18 2-6 1-1 8-24 2-6
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(1) The basic duck bag limits may include no more than 2 canvasbacks daily and may not include sea ducks. In addition to the basic duck limits, the sea
duck limit is 10 daily, including no more than 6 each of either harlequin or long-tailed ducks. Sea ducks include scoters, common and king eiders,
harlequin ducks, long-tailed ducks, and common, hooded, and red-breasted mergansers. The season for Steller's and spectacled eiders is closed.
(2) Daily bag and possession limits are in the aggregate for the two species.
(3) In Game Management Units (Units) 5 and 6, in the Gulf Coast Zone, the taking of Canada and cackling geese is only permitted from September 28
through December 16. In the Middleton Island portion of Unit 6, the taking of Canada and cackling geese is by special permit only. The maximum number
of Canada and cackling geese permits is 10 for the season. A mandatory goose-identification class is required. Hunters must check in and out. The
daily bag and possession limits are 1 Canada or cackling goose. The season will close if harvest includes 5 dusky Canada geese. A dusky Canada goose
is any dark-breasted Canada goose (Munsell 10 YR color value five or less) with a bill length between 40 and 50 millimeters.
(4) In Unit 10, in the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone, for Canada and cackling geese, the daily bag limit is 6 and the possession limit is 18.
(5) In Unit 9, in the Gulf Coast Zone, Unit 10, in the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone, and Unit 17, in the North Zone, for white-fronted geese, the
daily bag limit is 6 and the possession limit is 18.
(6) In Unit 18, in the North Zone, for white-fronted geese, the daily bag limit is 10 and the possession limit is 30.
(7) In Unit 8, in the Kodiak Zone, the Kodiak Island Roaded Area is closed to emperor goose hunting. The Kodiak Island Roaded Area consists of all lands
and water (including exposed tidelands) east of a line extending from Crag Point in the north to the west end of Saltery Cove in the south and all
lands and water south of a line extending from Termination Point along the north side of Cascade Lake extending to Anton Larsen Bay. Marine waters
adjacent to the closed area are closed to harvest within 500 feet from the water's edge. The offshore islands are open to harvest, for example: Woody,
Long, Gull and Puffin Islands.
(8) Emperor goose hunting is by State permit only; no more than 1 emperor goose may be harvested per hunter per season. Hunters will be required to file
a harvest report with the State after harvesting an emperor goose. Total emperor goose harvest may not exceed 500 birds. See State regulations for
specific dates, times, and conditions of permit hunts and closures.
(9) In Unit 17, in the North Zone, for sandhill cranes, the daily bag limit is 2 and the possession limit is 6.
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4. Section 20.103 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.103 Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for doves and
pigeons.
Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as
follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until
sunset except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Doves.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the seasons listed below are
for mourning and white-winged doves. The daily bag and possession
limits are in the aggregate for the two species.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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EASTERN MANAGEMENT UNIT
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Alabama:
North Zone:
12 noon to sunset.................. Sept. 7 only....................... 15 15
\1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset Sept. 8-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & 15 45
Dec. 14-Jan. 19.
South Zone:
12 noon to sunset.................. Sept. 14 only...................... 15 15
\1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset Sept. 15-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & 15 45
Dec. 14-Jan. 19.
Delaware................................... Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27 15 45
& Dec. 6-Jan. 26.
Florida.................................... Sept. 28-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Dec. 1 & 15 45
Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
Georgia.................................... Sept. 7-Oct. 13 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & 15 45
Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
Illinois (1)............................... Sept. 1-Nov. 14 & Dec. 26-Jan. 9... 15 45
Indiana.................................... Sept. 1-Oct. 20 & Nov. 1-Dec. 1 & 15 45
Dec. 21-Dec. 29.
Kentucky:
11 a.m. to sunset...................... Sept. 1 only....................... 15 15
\1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset.... Sept. 2-Oct. 26 & Nov. 28-Dec. 8 & 15 45
Dec. 21-Jan. 12.
Louisiana:
North Zone............................. Sept. 7-Sept. 28 & Oct. 5-Nov. 9 & 15 45
Dec. 21-Jan. 21.
South Zone............................. Sept. 7-Sept. 21 & Oct. 19-Nov. 30 15 45
& Dec. 14-Jan. 14.
Maryland:
12 noon to sunset...................... Sept. 2-Oct. 19.................... 15 45
\1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset.... Oct. 26-Nov. 29 & Dec. 21-Jan. 10.. 15 45
Mississippi:
North Zone............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 12-Nov. 10 15 45
& Dec. 27-Jan. 26.
South Zone............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 12-Nov. 10 15 45
& Dec. 27-Jan. 26.
North Carolina............................. Sept. 2-Oct. 5 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 & 15 45
Dec. 16-Jan. 31.
Ohio (1)................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 3 & Dec. 7-Jan. 1..... 15 45
Pennsylvania............................... Sept. 2-Nov. 29 & Dec. 21-Jan. 4... 15 45
Rhode Island............................... Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 19-Dec. 17. 15 45
South Carolina............................. Sept. 2-Oct. 5 & Nov. 16-Nov. 30 & 15 45
Dec. 22-Jan. 31.
Tennessee:
12 noon to sunset...................... Sept. 1 only....................... 15 15
\1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset.... Sept. 2-Sept. 28 & Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & 15 45
Dec. 8-Jan. 15.
Virginia:
12 noon to sunset...................... Sept. 2 only....................... 15 15
\1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset.... Sept. 3-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & 15 45
Dec. 20-Jan. 20.
West Virginia:
12 noon to sunset...................... Sept. 1 only....................... 15 15
\1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset.... Sept. 2-Oct. 12 & Nov. 4-Nov. 17 & 15 45
Dec. 16-Jan. 18.
Wisconsin.................................. Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
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Arkansas................................... Sept. 7-Oct. 27 & Dec. 8-Jan. 15... 15 45
Colorado................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
Iowa....................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
Kansas..................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
Minnesota.................................. Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
Missouri................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
Montana.................................... Sept. 1-Oct. 30.................... 15 45
Nebraska................................... Sept. 1-Oct. 30.................... 15 45
New Mexico:
North Zone............................. Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
South Zone............................. Sept. 1-Oct. 28 & Dec. 1-Jan. 1.... 15 45
North Dakota............................... Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
Oklahoma................................... Sept. 1-Oct. 31 & Dec. 1-Dec. 29... 15 45
South Dakota............................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 15 45
Texas (2):
North Zone............................. Sept. 1-Nov. 10 & Dec. 20-Jan. 7... 15 45
Central Zone........................... Sept. 1-Oct. 27 & Dec. 13-Jan. 14.. 15 45
South Zone............................. Sept. 14-Oct. 27 & Dec. 13-Jan. 21. 15 45
Special White-winged Dove Area......... Sept. 1-Sept. 2 & Sept. 6-Sept. 8 & 15 45
Sept. 13 only.
Wyoming.................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 29.................... 15 45
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Arizona (3)................................ Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 15-Dec. 29. 15 45
California (3)............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 9-Dec. 23.. 15 45
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Idaho...................................... Sept. 1-Oct. 30.................... 15 45
Nevada..................................... Sept. 1-Oct. 30.................... 15 45
Oregon:
Zone 1................................. Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 15-Dec. 14. 15 45
Zone 2................................. Sept. 1-Oct. 30.................... 15 45
Utah....................................... Sept. 2-Oct. 30.................... 15 45
Washington................................. Sept. 1-Oct. 30.................... 15 45
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Hawaii (4)................................. Nov. 2-Jan. 12..................... 10 30
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(1) In Illinois and Ohio, shooting hours are sunrise to sunset.
(2) In Texas, the daily bag limit is 15 mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped doves in the aggregate, of
which no more than 2 may be white-tipped doves with a maximum 90-day season. Possession limits are three times
the daily bag limit. During the special season in the Special White-winged Dove Area of the South Zone, the
daily bag limit is 15 mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped doves in the aggregate, of which no more than 2
may be mourning doves and no more than 2 may be white-tipped doves. Possession limits are three times the
daily bag limit. Shooting hours in the Special White-winged Dove area are from noon to sunset.
(3) In Arizona and California, the daily bag limit is 15 mourning and white-winged doves in the aggregate, of
which no more than 10 may be white-winged doves.
(4) In Hawaii, the season is open only on the islands of Hawaii and Maui. On the island of Hawaii, the daily bag
limit is 10 mourning doves, spotted doves, and chestnut-bellied sandgrouse in the aggregate. On the island of
Maui, the daily bag limit is 10 mourning doves. Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise through
one-half hour after sunset. See State regulations for additional restrictions on hunting dates and areas.
(b) Band-tailed Pigeons.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Arizona.................................... Sept. 27-Oct. 10................... 2 6
California:
North Zone............................. Sept. 21-Sept. 29.................. 2 6
South Zone............................. Dec. 21-Dec. 29.................... 2 6
Colorado (1)............................... Sept. 1-Sept. 14................... 2 6
New Mexico (1):
North Zone............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 14................... 2 6
South Zone............................. Oct. 1-Oct. 14..................... 2 6
Oregon..................................... Sept. 15-Sept. 23.................. 2 6
Utah (1)................................... Sept. 2-Sept. 14................... 2 6
Washington................................. Sept. 15-Sept. 23.................. 2 6
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(1) Each band-tailed pigeon hunter must have a band-tailed pigeon hunting permit issued by the State.
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5. Section 20.104 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.104 Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for rails, woodcock,
and snipe.
Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as
follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until
sunset except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession
limits for sora and Virginia rails are in the aggregate, and the
daily bag and possession limits for clapper and king rails are in
the aggregate.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS.
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Sora and Virginia Clapper and King
Area rails rails Woodcock Snipe
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Daily bag limit................. 25................ 15................ 3................. 8
Possession limit................ 75................ 45................ 9................. 24
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Connecticut (1)................. Sept. 2-Oct. 22 & Sept. 2-Oct. 22 & Oct. 24-Dec. 14... Sept. 2-Oct. 11 &
Nov. 1-Nov. 30. Nov. 1-Nov. 30. Oct. 18-Dec. 31.
Delaware (2).................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Nov. 25-Dec. 1 & Sept. 24-Dec. 1 &
Dec. 21-Jan. 27. Dec. 21-Jan. 27
Florida......................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Dec. 18-Jan. 31... Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Georgia......................... Sept. 16-Sept. 23 Sept. 16-Sept. 23 Dec. 7-Jan. 20.... Nov. 15-Feb. 28.
& Oct. 15-Dec. 15. & Oct. 15-Dec. 15.
Maine (3)....................... Sept. 2-Nov. 7.... Closed............ Oct. 3-Nov. 30.... Sept. 2-Dec. 16.
Maryland (1).................... Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Oct. 26-Nov. 29 & Sept. 28-Jan. 30.
Jan. 13-Jan. 29.
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Massachusetts (4)............... Sept. 2-Nov. 7.... Closed............ Oct. 3-Nov. 30.... Sept. 2-Dec. 16.
New Hampshire................... Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 1-Nov. 14.... Sept. 15-Nov. 14.
New Jersey (2)(5):
North Zone.................. Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Oct. 19-Oct. 26 & Sept. 7-Jan. 9.
Oct. 29-Nov. 30.
South Zone.................. Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Nov. 9-Dec. 7 & Sept. 7-Jan. 9.
Dec. 19-Dec. 31.
New York (6).................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 1-Nov. 14.... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
North Carolina.................. Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Dec. 11-Jan. 31... Oct. 28-Feb. 28.
Pennsylvania (7)................ Sept. 2-Nov. 21... Closed............ Oct. 19-Nov. 29 & Oct. 19-Nov. 29 &
Dec. 16-Dec. 24. Dec. 16-Dec. 24.
Rhode Island (8)................ Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Oct. 19-Dec. 2.... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
South Carolina.................. Sept. 18-Sept. 22 Sept. 18-Sept. 22 Dec. 18-Jan. 31... Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
& Oct. 16-Dec. 19. & Oct. 16-Dec. 19.
Vermont......................... Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 28-Nov. 11.. Sept. 28-Nov. 11.
Virginia (9).................... Sept. 13-Nov. 3 & Sept. 13-Nov. 3 & Nov. 11-Nov. 30 & Sept. 30-Dec. 1 &
Nov. 14-Dec. 1. Nov. 14-Dec. 1. Dec. 27-Jan. 20. Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
West Virginia (10).............. Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 12-Nov. 23 & Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Dec. 2-Dec. 3.
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Alabama (11).................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29 Sept. 14-Sept. 29 Dec. 7-Dec. 8 & Nov. 9-Feb. 23.
& Nov. 29-Jan. 21. & Nov. 29-Jan. 21. Dec. 14-Jan. 25.
Arkansas........................ Sept. 14-Nov. 22.. Closed............ Nov. 2-Dec. 16.... Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Illinois (12)................... Sept. 7-Nov. 15... Closed............ Oct. 19-Dec. 2.... Sept. 7-Dec. 22.
Indiana (13).................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 15-Nov. 28... Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Iowa (14)....................... Sept. 7-Nov. 15... Closed............ Oct. 5-Nov. 18.... Sept. 7-Nov. 30.
Kentucky........................ Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 26-Nov. 8 & Sept. 18-Oct. 27 &
Nov. 11-Dec. 11. Nov. 28-Feb. 2.
Louisiana....................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29 Sept. 14-Sept. 29 Dec. 18-Jan. 31... Nov. 2-Dec. 8 &
& Nov. 9-Jan. 1. & Nov. 9-Jan. 1. Dec. 21-Feb. 28.
Michigan........................ Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Sept. 15-Oct. 29.. Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
Minnesota....................... Sept. 1-Nov. 4.... Closed............ Sept. 21-Nov. 4... Sept. 1-Nov. 4.
Mississippi..................... Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Dec. 18-Jan. 31... Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
Nov. 22-Dec. 31. Nov. 22-Dec. 31.
Missouri........................ Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 18-Dec. 1.... Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Ohio (12)....................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 12-Nov. 25... Sept. 1-Nov. 20 &
Dec. 7-Jan. 1.
Tennessee....................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Nov. 9-Dec. 1 & Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
Jan. 10-Jan. 31.
Wisconsin....................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Sept. 21-Nov. 4... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
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Colorado........................ Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Kansas.......................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 12-Nov. 25... Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Montana......................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Nebraska (10)................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 5-Nov. 18.... Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
New Mexico (15)................. Sept. 14-Nov. 22.. Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 12-Jan. 26.
North Dakota.................... Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 21-Nov. 4... Sept. 14-Dec. 1.
Oklahoma........................ Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Oct. 26-Dec. 9.... Sept. 28-Jan. 12.
South Dakota (16)............... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 1-Oct. 31.
Texas........................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29 Sept. 14-Sept. 29 Dec. 18-Jan. 31... Nov. 2-Feb. 16.
& Nov. 2-Dec. 25. & Nov. 2-Dec. 25.
Wyoming......................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
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Arizona:
North Zone.................. Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 23-Jan. 31.
South Zone.................. Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 23-Jan. 31.
California...................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 26-Feb. 9.
Colorado........................ Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Idaho:
Zone 1...................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 5-Jan. 17.
Zone 2...................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 5-Jan. 17.
Zone 3...................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 19-Jan. 31.
Zone 4...................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 5-Jan. 17.
Montana......................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Nevada:
Northeast Zone.............. Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 28-Dec. 3 &
Dec. 14-Jan. 20.
Northwest Zone.............. Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 12-Jan. 6 &
Jan. 9-Jan. 26.
South Zone (17)............. Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 12-Oct. 20 &
Oct. 23-Jan. 26.
New Mexico...................... Sept. 14-Nov. 22.. Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 17-Jan. 31.
Oregon:
Zone 1...................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Nov. 2-Feb. 16.
Zone 2...................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 12-Jan. 26.
Utah:
Northern Zone............... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 5-Jan. 18.
Southern Zone............... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 12-Jan. 25.
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Washington:
East Zone................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 12-Oct. 20 &
Oct. 23-Jan. 26.
West Zone....................... Closed............ Closed............ Closed............ Oct. 12-Oct. 20 &
Oct. 23-Jan. 26.
Wyoming......................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9.... Closed............ Closed............ Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
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(1) In Connecticut and Maryland, the daily bag limit for clapper and king rails is 10 and may include no more
than 1 king rail. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(2) In Delaware and New Jersey, the limits for clapper and king rails are 10 daily and 30 in possession.
(3) In Maine, the daily bag and possession limit for sora and Virginia rails is 25.
(4) In Massachusetts, the limits for sora are 5 daily and 15 in possession; the limits for Virginia rails are 10
daily and 30 in possession.
(5) In New Jersey, the season for king rail is closed by State regulation.
(6) In New York, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 8 daily and 24 in possession. Seasons for sora and
Virginia rails and snipe are closed on Long Island.
(7) In Pennsylvania, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 3 daily and 9 in possession.
(8) In Rhode Island, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 3 daily and 9 in possession, the limits for
clapper and king rails are 1 daily and 3 in possession, and the limits for snipe are 5 daily and 15 in
possession.
(9) In Virginia, the limit for king rail is 1 daily and 3 in possession.
(10) In West Virginia and Nebraska, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 10 daily and 30 in possession.
(11) In Alabama, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 15 daily and 45 in possession.
(12) In Illinois and Ohio, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(13) In Indiana, the season on Virginia rails is closed.
(14) In Iowa, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 12 daily and 36 in possession.
(15) In New Mexico, in the Central Flyway portion of the State, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 10
daily and 20 in possession.
(16) In South Dakota, the snipe limits are 5 daily and 15 in possession.
(17) In Nevada, the snipe season in that portion of the South Zone including Moapa Valley to the confluence of
the Muddy and Virgin rivers is only open October 26 through January 26.
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6. Section 20.105 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.105 Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for waterfowl, coots,
and gallinules.
Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as
follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until
sunset, except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Gallinules.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Delaware................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 15 45
Florida (1)................................ Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 15 45
Georgia.................................... Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26.... 15 45
New Jersey................................. Sept. 2-Nov. 21.................... 1 3
New York:
Long Island............................ Closed............................. .............. ..............
Remainder of State..................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 8 24
North Carolina............................. Sept. 2-Nov. 21.................... 15 45
Pennsylvania............................... Sept. 2-Nov. 21.................... 3 9
South Carolina............................. Sept. 18-Sept. 22 & Oct. 16-Dec. 19 15 45
Virginia................................... Sept. 13-Nov. 3 & Nov. 14-Dec. 1... 15 45
West Virginia.............................. Oct. 1-Oct. 14 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31.... 15 45
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Alabama.................................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 29-Jan. 21 15 45
Arkansas................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 15 45
Kentucky................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 3 9
Louisiana.................................. Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 9-Jan. 1.. 15 45
Michigan................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 1 3
Minnesota (2):
North Zone............................. Sept. 21-Nov. 19................... 15 45
Central Zone........................... Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24. 15 45
South Zone............................. Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24. 15 45
Mississippi................................ Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 22-Dec. 31. 15 45
Ohio (3)................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 15 45
Tennessee.................................. Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 15 45
Wisconsin.................................. Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 8 24
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New Mexico:
Zone 1................................. Sept. 14-Nov. 22................... 1 3
Zone 2................................. Sept. 14-Nov. 22................... 1 3
Oklahoma................................... Sept. 1-Nov. 9..................... 15 45
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All States................................. Seasons are in the aggregate with coots and listed in paragraph
(d).
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(1) The season applies to common gallinules only.
(2) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit is 15 and the possession limit is 45 coots and gallinules in the
aggregate.
(3) In Ohio, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(b) Early (September) Duck Seasons.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the seasons listed below are
for teal only.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Delaware (1)............................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Florida (2)................................ Sept. 21-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Georgia.................................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Maryland (1)............................... Sept. 16-Sept. 30.................. 6 18
North Carolina (1)......................... Sept. 12-Sept. 30.................. 6 18
South Carolina (3)......................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Virginia (1):
Area East of Interstate 95............. Sept. 16-Sept. 30.................. 6 18
Area West of Interstate 95............. Sept. 21-Sept. 30.................. 6 18
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Alabama.................................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Arkansas (3)............................... Sept. 15-Sept. 30.................. 6 18
Illinois (3)............................... Sept. 7-Sept. 22................... 6 18
Indiana (3)................................ Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Iowa (3)................................... Sept. 1-Sept. 16................... 6 18
Kentucky (2)............................... Sept. 21-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Louisiana.................................. Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Michigan................................... Sept. 1-Sept. 16................... 6 18
Minnesota (3)(4)........................... Sept. 1-Sept. 5.................... 6 18
Mississippi................................ Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Missouri (3)............................... Sept. 7-Sept. 22................... 6 18
Ohio (3)................................... Sept. 7-Sept. 22................... 6 18
Tennessee (2).............................. Sept. 14-Sept. 22.................. 6 18
Wisconsin.................................. Sept. 1-Sept. 9.................... 6 18
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Colorado (1)............................... Sept. 14-Sept. 22.................. 6 18
Kansas (1):
Low Plains............................. Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
High Plains............................ Sept. 21-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Nebraska (1)(5):
Low Plains............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 16................... 6 18
High Plains............................ Sept. 1-Sept. 9.................... 6 18
New Mexico................................. Sept. 14-Sept. 22.................. 6 18
Oklahoma................................... Sept. 7-Sept. 22................... 6 18
Texas:
High Plains............................ Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
Rest of State.......................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 6 18
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(1) Area restrictions. See State regulations.
(2) In Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee, the daily bag limit for the first 5 days of the season is 6 wood ducks
and teal in the aggregate, of which no more than 2 may be wood ducks. During the last 4 days of the season,
the daily bag limit is 6 teal only. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(3) Shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(4) In Minnesota, within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation, the taking of teal during the early-teal
season is prohibited within one-half mile of wild rice beds that are posted open to rice harvest by Tribal
authorities. Within the boundaries of the White Earth Reservation, taking teal during the early-teal season is
prohibited on wild rice beds that are posted open to rice harvesting by Tribal authorities.
(5) In Nebraska, the season is open to both Tier I and Tier II licensed holders.
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(c) Special Early Canada and Cackling Geese Seasons.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession
limits for Canada and cackling geese are in the aggregate.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Connecticut (1):
North Zone............................. Sept. 2-Sept. 30................... 15 45
South Zone............................. Sept. 14-Sept. 30.................. 15 45
Delaware............................... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 15 45
Florida................................ Sept. 7-Sept. 29................... 5 15
Georgia................................ Sept. 7-Sept. 29................... 5 15
Maine:
North Zone............................. Sept. 2-Sept. 25................... 8 24
South Zone............................. Sept. 2-Sept. 25................... 10 30
Coastal Zone........................... Sept. 2-Sept. 25................... 10 30
Maryland (1)(2):
Eastern Unit........................... Sept. 2-Sept. 14................... 8 24
Western Unit........................... Sept. 2-Sept. 25................... 8 24
Massachusetts:
Central Zone........................... Sept. 2-Sept. 21................... 15 45
Coastal Zone........................... Sept. 2-Sept. 21................... 15 45
Western Zone........................... Sept. 2-Sept. 21................... 15 45
New Hampshire.............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 5 15
New Jersey (1)(2)(3)....................... Sept. 2-Sept. 30................... 15 45
New York (4):
Lake Champlain Zone.................... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 8 24
Northeastern Zone...................... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 15 45
East Central Zone...................... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 15 45
Hudson Valley Zone..................... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 15 45
West Central Zone...................... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 15 45
South Zone............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 15 45
Western Long Island Zone............... Closed.............................
Central Long Island Zone............... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 15 45
Eastern Long Island Zone............... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 15 45
North Carolina (5)(6)...................... Sept. 2-Sept. 30................... 15 45
Pennsylvania (7)(8)(9):.................... Sept. 2-Sept. 25................... 8 24
Rhode Island (1)........................... Sept. 1-Sept. 30................... 15 45
South Carolina............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 30................... 15 45
Vermont:
Lake Champlain Zone.................... Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 8 24
Interior Vermont Zone.................. Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 8 24
Connecticut River Zone (10)............ Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 5 15
Virginia (11).............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 25................... 10 30
West Virginia.............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 15................... 5 15
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North Dakota:
Missouri River Zone.................... Sept. 1-Sept. 7.................... 15 45
Western ND Canada, and Cackling Goose Sept. 1-Sept. 15................... 15 45
Zone.
Remainder of State..................... Sept. 1-Sept. 20................... 15 45
Oklahoma................................... Sept. 7-Sept. 16................... 8 24
South Dakota (12).......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 30................... 15 45
Texas:
East Goose Zone (12)................... Sept. 14-Sept. 29.................. 5 15
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Colorado................................... Sept. 1-Sept. 9.................... 5 15
Idaho:
Zone 4................................. Sept. 1-Sept. 15................... 5 15
Oregon:
Northwest Permit Zone.................. Sept. 7-Sept. 15................... 5 15
Southwest Zone......................... Sept. 7-Sept. 11................... 5 15
Eastern Zone........................... Sept. 7-Sept. 11................... 5 15
Mid-Columbia Zone...................... Sept. 7-Sept. 11................... 5 15
Washington:
Area 1................................. Sept. 7-Sept. 12................... 5 15
Area 2 Inland.......................... Sept. 7-Sept. 15................... 5 15
Area 2 Coast (13)...................... Sept. 7-Sept. 15................... 5 15
Area 3................................. Sept. 7-Sept. 12................... 5 15
Area 4................................. Sept. 7-Sept. 8.................... 5 10
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Area 5................................. Sept. 7-Sept. 8.................... 5 10
Wyoming:
Teton County Zone...................... Sept. 1-Sept. 8.................... 5 15
Balance of State Zone.................. Sept. 1-Sept. 8.................... 5 15
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(1) Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
(2) The use of shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shotshells is allowed.
(3) The use of electronic calls is allowed.
(4) In New York, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, the use of
shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shotshells is allowed, and the use of electronic calls is allowed,
except during Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days in Lake Champlain, Northeastern, and Southeastern Goose Hunting
Areas. During the designated Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days in these areas, shooting hours are one-half hour
before sunrise to sunset, shotguns must be capable of holding no more than 3 shotshells, and electronic calls
are not allowed. See State regulations for further details.
(5) In North Carolina, the use of unplugged guns and electronic calls is allowed in that area west of U.S.
Highway 17 only.
(6) In North Carolina, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset in that
area west of U.S. Highway 17 only.
(7) In Pennsylvania, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset from
September 2 to September 20, and September 23 to September 25. On September 21, shooting hours are one-half
hour before sunrise to sunset.
(8) In Pennsylvania, the area south of State Route (SR) 198 from the Ohio State line to intersection of I-79,
west of I-79 to SR 358, north of SR 358 to the Ohio State line: The season dates are Sept. 2-Sept. 14. The
daily limit is 1 Canada goose with a possession limit of 3 geese. The season is closed on State Game Lands
214. Note: this restriction does not apply to youth participation on youth waterfowl hunting days when regular
season regulations apply.
(9) In Pennsylvania, in the area of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike I-76, east
of SR 501 to SR 419, south of SR 419 to the Lebanon-Berks County line, west of the Lebanon-Berks County line
and the Lancaster-Berks County line to SR 1053, west of SR 1053 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike I-76, the daily
bag limit is 1 goose with a possession limit of 3 geese. On State Game Lands No. 46 (Middle Creek Wildlife
Management Area), the season is closed. However, during youth waterfowl hunting days, regular season
regulations apply.
(10) In Vermont, the season in the Connecticut River Zone is the same as the New Hampshire Inland Zone season,
set by New Hampshire.
(11) In Virginia, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset from September 1
to September 16 in the area east of I-95. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour
after sunset from September 1 to September 20 in the area west of I-95.
(12) See State regulations for additional information and restrictions.
(13) In Washington, in Pacific County, the daily bag and possession limits are 15 and 45 Canada and cackling
geese in the aggregate, respectively.
(d)Waterfowl, Coots, and Pacific-Flyway Seasons for Gallinules.
Definitions
Atlantic Flyway: Includes Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont,
Virginia, and West Virginia.
Mississippi Flyway: Includes Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,
Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Central Flyway: Includes Colorado (east of the Continental Divide),
Kansas, Montana (Blaine, Carbon, Fergus, Judith Basin, Stillwater,
Sweetgrass, Wheatland, and all counties east thereof), Nebraska, New
Mexico (east of the Continental Divide except that the Jicarilla Apache
Indian Reservation is in the Pacific Flyway), North Dakota, Oklahoma,
South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming (east of the Continental Divide).
Pacific Flyway: Includes the States of Arizona, California,
Colorado (west of the Continental Divide), Idaho, Montana (including
and to the west of Hill, Chouteau, Cascade, Meagher, and Park
Counties), Nevada, New Mexico (the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation
and west of the Continental Divide), Oregon, Utah, Washington, and
Wyoming (west of the Continental Divide including the Great Divide
Basin).
Light Geese: Includes lesser snow (including blue) geese, greater
snow geese, and Ross's geese.
Dark Geese: Includes Canada geese, cackling geese, white-fronted
geese, brant (except in California, Oregon, Washington, and the
Atlantic Flyway), and all other goose species except light geese.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession
limits for Canada and cackling geese are in the aggregate.
Atlantic Flyway
Flyway-Wide Restrictions
Duck Limits: The daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no more
than 4 mallards (2 female mallards), 1 scaup (except as footnoted
below), 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, 1 mottled duck, 1 fulvous whistling-
duck, 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 4 sea ducks (including
no more than 3 scoters, 3 long-tailed ducks, and 3 eiders [and no more
than 1 may be a hen eider]). The possession limit is three times the
daily bag limit.
Note: Notwithstanding the provisions of this part, the shooting
of crippled waterfowl from a motorboat under power will be permitted
in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island,
South Carolina, and Virginia in those areas described, delineated,
and designated in their respective hunting regulations as special
sea duck hunting areas.
Harlequin Ducks: All areas of the Flyway are closed to harlequin
duck hunting.
Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit is 5 mergansers. In States
that include mergansers in the duck bag limit, the daily limit is the
same as the duck bag limit. The possession limit is three times the
daily bag limit.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Connecticut:
Ducks and Mergansers (1):
North Zone......................... Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Jan. 9.... 6 18
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South Zone......................... Nov. 11-Jan. 18.................... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2):
Atlantic Flyway Resident Population Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 23-Feb. 15.. 5 15
(AFRP) Unit.
North Atlantic Population (NAP) Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Jan. 9.... 2 6
High Unit.
Late Season........................ Jan. 15-Feb. 15.................... 5 15
Atlantic Population (AP) Unit...... Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30... 3 9
Special Season..................... Dec. 16-Feb. 15.................... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Oct. 1-Jan. 11 & Feb. 20-Mar. 10... 25
Brant
North Zone......................... Dec. 6-Jan. 9...................... 1 3
South Zone......................... Dec. 16-Jan. 18.................... 1 3
Delaware:
Ducks.................................. Oct. 26-Nov. 3 & Nov. 25-Dec. 1 & 6 18
Dec. 14-Jan. 26.
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 15... 2 6
Geese (2).
Light Geese (3)........................ Oct. 18-Feb. 1..................... 25 ..............
Brant.................................. Dec. 21-Jan. 5 & Jan. 18-Jan. 31... 1 3
Florida:
Ducks (4).............................. Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26.... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese.............. Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 1-Jan. 30.... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Same as for Ducks.................. 15 ..............
Georgia:
Ducks.................................. Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26.... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & 5 15
Geese (2). Dec. 7-Jan. 26.
Light Geese............................ Same as for Canada, Cackling, and 5 15
White-fronted Geese.
Brant.................................. Closed.............................
Maine:
Ducks (5):
North Zone......................... Sept. 23-Nov. 30................... 6 18
South Zone......................... Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Dec. 25... 6 18
Coastal Zone....................... Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Nov. 7-Jan. 7..... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2):
North Zone......................... Oct. 1-Dec. 9...................... 2 6
South Zone......................... Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Dec. 25... 2 6
Coastal Zone....................... Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Oct. 26-Jan. 7.... 3 9
Light Geese............................ Oct. 1-Jan. 31..................... 25
Brant:
North Zone......................... Sept. 23-Oct. 26................... 1 3
South Zone......................... Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Nov. 20... 1 3
Coastal Zone....................... Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Dec. 12-Jan. 7.... 1 3
Maryland:
Ducks and Mergansers (6)(7):
Eastern Zone....................... Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 16-Nov. 29 & 6 18
Dec. 16-Jan. 31.
Western Zone....................... Oct. 5-Oct. 19 & Nov. 23-Nov. 29 & 6 18
Dec. 16-Jan. 31.
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2):
Resident Population (RP) Zone...... Nov. 23-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Mar. 10.. 5 15
AP Zone............................ Dec. 20-Jan. 4 & Jan. 15-Feb. 1.... 2 6
Light Geese............................ Oct. 1-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Jan. 31 & 25 75
Feb. 8 only.
Brant.................................. Dec. 28-Jan. 31.................... 1 3
Massachusetts:
Ducks (8)(9):
Western Zone....................... Oct. 14-Nov. 30 & Dec. 16-Jan. 4... 6 18
Central Zone....................... Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4... 6 18
Coastal Zone....................... Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28.. 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese:
NAP Zone:
Central Zone....................... Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4... 2 6
Late Season........................ Jan. 16-Feb. 15.................... 5 15
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Coastal Zone....................... Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28.. 2 6
Late Season (10)................... Jan. 29-Feb. 15.................... 5 15
Western Zone....................... Oct. 14-Nov. 16.................... 3 9
Late Season........................ Dec. 18-Feb. 15.................... 5 15
Light Geese:
Western Zone....................... Oct. 14-Nov. 30 & Dec. 16-Jan. 4... 15 45
Central Zone....................... Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4 & 15 45
Jan. 16-Feb. 15.
Coastal Zone (10).................. Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28 & 15 45
Jan. 27-Feb. 15.
Brant:
Western and Central Zones.......... Closed.............................
Coastal Zone....................... Dec. 9-Jan. 11..................... 1 3
New Hampshire:
Ducks:
Northern Zone...................... Oct. 2-Nov. 30..................... 6 18
Inland Zone........................ Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22... 6 18
Coastal Zone....................... Oct. 3-Oct. 9 & Nov. 27-Jan. 18.... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Canada and Cackling Geese:............. Same as for Ducks.................. 2 6
Light Geese:........................... Same as for Ducks.................. 25
Brant:
Northern Zone...................... Oct. 2-Oct. 31..................... 1 3
Inland Zone........................ Oct. 9-Nov. 7...................... 1 3
Coastal Zone....................... Oct. 3-Oct. 9 & Nov. 27-Dec. 19.... 1 3
New Jersey:
Ducks (11):
North Zone......................... Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 16-Jan. 16.. 6 18
South Zone......................... Oct. 19-Oct. 26 & Nov. 23-Jan. 23.. 6 18
Coastal Zone....................... Nov. 9-Nov. 13 & Nov. 28-Jan. 31... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2):
North Zone......................... Nov. 28-Nov. 30 & Dec. 26-Jan. 25.. 3 9
Special Season..................... Jan. 27-Feb. 15.................... 5 15
South Zone......................... Nov. 28-Nov. 30 & Dec. 26-Jan. 25.. 3 9
Special Season..................... Jan. 27-Feb. 15.................... 5 15
Coastal Zone....................... Nov. 9-Nov. 13 & Nov. 28-Jan. 31... 2 6
Light Geese:
North, South, and Coastal Zones.... Oct. 17-Feb. 15.................... 25 75
Brant:
North Zone......................... Nov. 16-Nov. 30 & Dec. 14-Jan. 2... 1 3
South Zone......................... Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 14-Jan. 9... 1 3
Coastal Zone....................... Nov. 28-Dec. 7 & Dec. 14-Jan. 7.... 1 3
New York:
Ducks and Mergansers (12):
Long Island Zone................... Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26.... 6 18
Lake Champlain Zone................ Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 29... 6 18
Northeastern Zone.................. Oct. 12-Dec. 1 &...................
Dec. 14-Dec. 22.................... 6 18
Southeastern Zone.................. Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Dec. 29... 6 18
Western Zone....................... Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Dec. 7-Jan. 12.... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2):
Western Long Island (RP)........... Oct. 5-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & 8 24
Dec. 7-Feb. 22.
Central Long Island (NAP-L)........ Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Feb. 5..... 3 9
Eastern Long Island (NAP-H)........ Dec. 3-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
Lake Champlain (AP) Zone........... Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 3 9
Late Season........................ Dec. 1-Jan. 19..................... 5 15
Northeast (AP) Zone................ Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1... 3 9
East Central (AP) Zone............. Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1... 3 9
Hudson Valley (AP) Zone............ Oct. 27-Nov. 9 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5.... 3 9
West Central (AP) Zone............. Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Jan. 11-Jan. 24... 3 9
South (AFRP) Zone.................. Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Jan. 19.. 5 15
Light Geese (13):
Long Island Zone................... Nov. 25-Mar. 10.................... 25
Lake Champlain Zone................ Oct. 1-Dec. 31..................... 25
Northeastern Zone.................. Oct. 1-Jan. 15..................... 25
Southeastern Zone.................. Oct. 1-Jan. 15..................... 25
Western Zone....................... Oct. 1-Jan. 15..................... 25
Brant:
Long Island Zone................... Dec. 28-Jan. 26.................... 1 3
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Lake Champlain Zone................ Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 1 3
Northeastern Zone.................. Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 1 3
Southeastern Zone.................. Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 1 3
Western Zone....................... Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 1 3
North Carolina:
Ducks (14)(15):
Coastal Zone....................... Oct. 25-Oct. 26 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 & 6 18
Dec. 18-Jan. 31.
Inland Zone........................ Oct. 17-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 & 6 18
Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
Mergansers (16)........................ Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2):
RP Zone............................ Oct. 17-Oct. 26 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 & 5 15
Dec. 18-Feb. 8.
Northeast Zone..................... Dec. 28-Jan. 31.................... 1 3
Light Geese............................ Oct. 8-Feb. 8...................... 25
Brant.................................. Dec. 28-Jan. 31.................... 1 3
Pennsylvania:
Ducks (17):
North Zone......................... Oct. 12-Oct. 26 & Nov. 19-Jan. 11.. 6 18
South Zone......................... Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 19-Jan. 18.. 6 18
Northwest Zone..................... Oct. 12-Nov. 29 & Dec. 23-Jan. 11.. 6 18
Lake Erie Zone..................... Nov. 4-Jan. 11..................... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2)(18):
AP Zone............................ Nov. 23-Nov. 29 & Dec. 23-Jan. 18.. 3 9
RP Zone............................ Oct. 26-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Jan. 18 & 5 15
Jan. 31-Feb. 22.
Light Geese:
AP Zone............................ Oct. 1-Jan. 25..................... 25
RP Zone............................ Oct. 22-Feb. 22.................... 25
Brant.................................. Oct. 12-Nov. 15.................... 1 3
Rhode Island:
Ducks (19)............................. Oct. 11-Oct. 14 & Nov. 27-Dec. 1 & 6 18
Dec. 7-Jan. 26.
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese.............. Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26.... 2 6
Special Season..................... Feb. 1-Feb. 15..................... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Oct. 12-Jan. 26.................... 25
Brant.................................. Dec. 28-Jan. 26.................... 1 3
South Carolina:
Ducks (20)(21)(22)..................... Nov. 16 & Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 12- 6 18
Jan. 31.
Mergansers (20)........................ Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 12-Jan. 31 & 5 15
Geese (2)(23). Feb. 15-Mar. 1.
Light Geese............................ Same as for Canada, Cackling, and 25
White-fronted Geese.
Brant.................................. Jan. 2-Jan. 31..................... 1 3
Vermont:
Ducks (24):
Lake Champlain Zone................ Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 29... 6 18
Interior Zone...................... Oct. 12-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Dec. 22.. 6 18
Connecticut River Zone............. Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2):
Lake Champlain Zone................ Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 3 9
Late Season........................ Dec. 1-Jan. 19..................... 5 15
Interior Zone...................... Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 3 9
Late Season........................ Dec. 1-Jan. 19..................... 5 15
Connecticut River Zone............. Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22... 2 6
Late season........................ Dec. 23-Jan. 11.................... 5 15
Light Geese:
Lake Champlain Zone................ Oct. 1-Dec. 31 & Feb. 26-Mar. 10... 25
Interior Zone...................... Oct. 1-Dec. 31 & Feb. 26-Mar. 10... 25
Connecticut River Zone............. Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22... 25
Brant:
Lake Champlain Zone................ Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 1 3
Interior Zone...................... Oct. 12-Nov. 10.................... 1 3
Connecticut River Zone............. Oct. 9-Nov. 7...................... 1 3
Virginia:
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Ducks (25)(26)......................... Oct. 11-Oct. 14 & Nov. 20-Dec. 1 & 6 18
Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
Geese (2):
AP Zone............................ Dec. 19-Jan. 1 & Jan. 16-Jan. 31... 2 6
RP Zone............................ Dec. 20-Jan. 1 & Dec. 19-Feb. 23... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Oct. 17-Jan. 31.................... 25 75
Brant.................................. Dec. 23-Dec. 31 & Jan. 11-Jan. 31.. 1 3
West Virginia:
Ducks (27)(28)......................... Oct. 1-Oct. 14 & Nov. 11-Nov. 16 & 6 18
Dec. 23-Jan. 31.
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Oct. 1-Oct. 20 & Nov. 11-Nov. 16 & 5 15
Geese (2). Dec. 9-Jan. 31.
Light Geese............................ Same as for Canada, Cackling, and 5 15
White-fronted Geese.
Brant.................................. Jan. 2-Jan. 31..................... 1 3
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(1) In Connecticut, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 18 through January 9 in the North Zone and
from December 27 through January 18 in the South Zone.
(2) The daily bag and possession limits for Canada geese, cackling geese, and white-fronted geese are in the
aggregate.
(3) In Delaware, the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge snow goose season is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays only.
(4) In Florida, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 7 through January 26.
(5) In Maine, the daily bag limit may include no more than 4 of any species, with no more than 12 of any one
species in possession. The season for Barrow's goldeneye is closed. Scaup daily bag limit is 1 for the entire
season. Eider daily bag limit is 2.
(6) In Maryland, the black duck season is closed in the first (October) segment. Two black ducks may be
harvested as part of the daily duck bag limit during the 2nd and 3rd season segments of the regular duck
season in both the Eastern and Western Duck Zones. Additionally, the daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no
more than 4 sea ducks, of which no more than 3 may be scoters, eiders, or long-tailed ducks (no more than 1
hen eider). Where the Sea Duck Zone (defined by State regulation 08.03.07.04) is not overlain by the Offshore
Waterfowl Hunting Zone (defined by State regulation 08.03.07.07), only sea ducks (scoters, long-tailed ducks,
and eiders) may be taken during the regular duck season.
(7) In Maryland, during the regular duck season the daily bag limit for scaup is 1 during all portions of the
regular duck season that occur prior to January 9. The daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 9 through
January 31 in both the Eastern and Western duck zones.
(8) In Massachusetts, the daily bag limit may include no more than 4 of any single species in addition to the
flyway-wide bag restrictions.
(9) In Massachusetts, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 6 through January 28 in the Coastal Zone.
(10) In Massachusetts, the February 1 through 15 portion of the season in the Coastal Zone is restricted to that
portion of the Coastal Zone north of the Cape Cod Canal.
(11) In New Jersey, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 25 through January 16 in the North Zone,
from January 1 through January 23 in the South Zone, and from January 9 through January 31 in the Coastal
Zone. Also, the daily bag limit for black-bellied whistling-duck or fulvous whistling-duck in the aggregate is
1.
(12) In New York, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 21 through December 1 and December 14 through
December 22 in the Northeast Zone, from December 24 through January 12 in the Western Zone, from December 10
through December 29 in the Southeast Zone, from January 7 through January 26 in the Long Island Zone, and from
December 10 through December 29 in the Lake Champlain Zone.
(13) In New York, the use of electronic calls and shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shotshells are allowed
for hunting of light geese on any day when all other waterfowl hunting seasons are closed.
(14) In North Carolina, the season is closed for black ducks and mottled ducks October 17 through November 22.
(15) In North Carolina, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 9 through January 31.
(16) In North Carolina, the daily bag limit for mergansers is 5 of which no more than 2 may be hooded
mergansers.
(17) In Pennsylvania, during the regular duck season in the North Zone, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from
December 20 through January 11. During the regular duck season in the South Zone, the daily bag limit for
scaup is 2 from December 27 through January 18. During the regular duck season in the Northwest Zone, the
daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 28 through November 29 and from December 23 through January 11.
During the regular duck season in the Lake Erie Zone, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 20
through January 11.
(18) In Pennsylvania, the daily bag limit is 3 Canada geese with a possession limit of 9 geese in the area south
of SR 198 from the Ohio State line to the intersection of I-79, west of I-79 to SR 358, north of SR 358 to the
Ohio State line.
(19) In Rhode Island, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 7 through January 26.
(20) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit of 6 may not exceed 1 black-bellied whistling-duck or hooded
merganser. Further, the black duck/mottled duck limit is as follows: (1) For areas east and south of
Interstate 95, either 1 black or 1 mottled duck in the daily bag in the aggregate; (2) for areas west and
north of Interstate 95, either 2 black ducks, or 1 black duck and 1 mottled duck in the daily bag.
(21) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 on November 16, November 23 through November 30, and
December 12 through December 22.
(22) In South Carolina, on November 16, only hunters 17 years of age or younger can hunt ducks [2 scaup], coots,
and mergansers. The youth must be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older who is properly licensed,
including State and Federal waterfowl stamps. Youth who are 16 or 17 years of age who hunt on this day are not
required to have a State license or State waterfowl stamp but must possess a Federal waterfowl stamp and
migratory bird permit.
(23) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit may include no more than 2 white-fronted geese.
(24) In Vermont, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 within the Lake Champlain Zone: From December 10 through
December 29. Within the Interior Zone: From December 3 through December 22. Within the Connecticut River Zone:
During the regular duck season the scaup bag limit will be 1 for the entire season.
(25) In Virginia, the season is closed for black ducks October 11 through October 14.
(26) In Virginia, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 12 through January 31.
(27) In West Virginia, the season is closed for eiders, whistling-ducks, and mottled ducks.
(28) In West Virginia, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 12 through January 31.
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Mississippi Flyway
Flyway-Wide Restrictions
Duck Limits: The daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no more
than 4 mallards (no more than 2 of which may be females), 1 mottled
duck, 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 scaup
(except as footnoted below), and 3 wood ducks. The possession limit is
three times the daily bag limit.
Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit is 5 mergansers and may
include no more than 2 hooded mergansers. In States that include
mergansers in the duck bag limit, the daily limit is the same as the
duck bag limit, of which only 2 may be hooded mergansers. The
possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Alabama:
Ducks.................................. Nov. 29-Dec. 1 & Dec. 6-Jan. 31.... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese............................. Sept. 7-Oct. 6 & Oct. 19-Nov. 2 & 5 15
Nov. 29-Dec. 1 & Dec. 6-Jan. 31.
Light Geese............................ Same as for Dark Geese............. 5 15
Arkansas:
Ducks.................................. Nov. 23-Dec. 2 & Dec. 10-Dec. 23 & 6 18
Dec. 27-Jan. 31.
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 10
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese.............. Sept. 1-Oct. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 2 & 2 6
Dec. 10-Dec. 23 & Dec. 27-Jan. 31.
White-fronted Geese.................... Oct. 26-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 2 & 2 6
Dec. 10-Dec. 23 & Dec. 27-Jan. 31.
Brant.................................. Closed............................. .............. ..............
Light Geese............................ Same as for White-fronted Geese.... 20
Illinois:
Ducks (1):
North Zone......................... Oct. 19-Dec. 17.................... 6 18
Central Zone....................... Oct. 26-Dec. 24.................... 6 18
South Central Zone................. Nov. 16-Jan. 14.................... 6 18
South Zone......................... Nov. 30-Jan. 28.................... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese:
North Zone......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Jan. 16. 3 9
Central Zone....................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 26-Nov. 3 & 3 9
Nov. 12-Jan. 31.
South Central Zone................. Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 16-Jan. 31. 3 9
South Zone......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 30-Jan. 31. 3 9
White-fronted Geese:
North Zone......................... Oct. 21-Jan. 16.................... 2 6
Central Zone....................... Nov. 5-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
South Central Zone................. Nov. 16-Jan. 31.................... 2 6
South Zone......................... Nov. 30-Jan. 31.................... 2 6
Light Geese:
North Zone......................... Oct. 19-Jan. 16.................... 20
Central Zone....................... Oct. 26-Jan. 31.................... 20
South Central Zone................. Nov. 16-Jan. 31.................... 20
South Zone......................... Nov. 30-Jan. 31.................... 20
Brant.................................. Same as for Light Geese............ 1 3
Indiana:
Ducks (2):
North Zone......................... Oct. 19-Dec. 8 & Dec. 28-Jan. 5.... 6 18
Central Zone....................... Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Jan. 12... 6 18
South Zone......................... Nov. 9-Nov. 10 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese (3):
North Zone......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27 5 15
& Nov. 23-Feb. 9.
Central Zone....................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & 5 15
Nov. 23-Feb. 9.
South Zone......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 9-Nov. 10 & 5 15
Nov. 23-Feb. 15.
White-fronted Geese:
North Zone......................... Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Feb. 9... 2 6
Central Zone....................... Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Feb. 9.... 2 6
South Zone......................... Nov. 9-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Feb. 15... 2 6
Light Geese:
North Zone......................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 20
Central Zone....................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 20
South Zone......................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 20
Iowa:
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Ducks (4):
North Zone......................... Sept. 28-Oct. 4 & Oct. 12-Dec. 3... 6 18
Central Zone....................... Oct. 5-Oct. 11 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10... 6 18
South Zone......................... Oct. 12-Oct. 18 & Oct. 26-Dec. 17.. 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese:
North Zone (5)..................... Sept. 14-Sept. 22 & Sept. 21-Oct. 6 5 15
& Oct. 12-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 11.
Central Zone (5)................... Sept. 14-Sept. 22 & Sept. 28-Oct. 5 15
13 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10 & Dec. 21-
Jan. 18.
South Zone (5)..................... Oct. 5-Oct. 20 & Oct. 26-Dec. 17 & 5 15
Dec. 28-Jan. 25.
Light Geese:
North Zone......................... Sept. 21-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 3 & 20
Dec. 14-Jan. 11.
Central Zone....................... Sept. 28-Oct. 13 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10 20
& Dec. 21-Jan. 18.
South Zone......................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 20
Kentucky:
Ducks (6):
West Zone.......................... Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31.... 6 18
East Zone.......................... Same as West Zone.................. 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Eastern Zone....................... Sept. 16-Sept. 30 & Nov. 28-Feb. 15 3 9
Western Zone....................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 28-Feb. 15. 3 9
White-fronted Geese.................... Nov. 28-Feb. 15.................... 2 6
Brant.................................. Nov. 28-Feb. 15.................... 1 3
Light Geese............................ Nov. 28-Feb. 15.................... 20 60
Louisiana:
Ducks (7):
East Zone.......................... Nov. 16-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26... 6 18
West Zone.......................... Nov. 9-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5 & 6 18
Jan. 18-Jan. 31.
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese:
East Zone.......................... Nov. 2-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26.... 1 3
West Zone.......................... Nov. 2-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5 & 1 3
Jan. 18-Feb. 7.
White-fronted Geese.................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 3 9
Geese.
Brant.................................. Closed.............................
Light Geese............................ Same as for Canada and Cackling 20
Geese.
Michigan:
Ducks (8):
North Zone......................... Sept. 28-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1.. 6 18
Middle Zone........................ Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Dec. 15.... 6 18
South Zone......................... Oct. 12-Dec. 8 & Dec. 28-Dec. 29... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese (9):
North Zone......................... Sept. 1-Dec. 16.................... 5 15
Middle Zone........................ Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 5-Dec. 20.. 5 15
South Zone:
Muskegon Wastewater Game Oct. 15-Dec. 21.................... 5 15
Management Unit (GMU).
Allegan County GMU............. Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 19-Dec. 8 & 5 15
Dec. 21-Feb. 15.
Remainder of South Zone........ Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 12-Dec. 8 & 5 15
Dec. 28-Jan. 5 & Feb. 1-Feb. 10.
Light Geese:
North Zone......................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Middle Zone........................ Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
South Zone:
Muskegon Wastewater GMU........ Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Allegan County GMU............. Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Remainder of South Zone........ Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Minnesota:
Ducks (10):
North Zone......................... Sept. 21-Nov. 19................... 6 18
Central Zone....................... Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24. 6 18
South Zone......................... Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24. 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots (11)............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
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Dark Geese:
North Zone......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Dec. 21 5 15
Central Zone....................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Sept. 5 15
29 & Oct. 5-Dec. 26.
South Zone......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Sept. 5 15
29 & Oct. 5-Dec. 26.
Light Geese:
North Zone......................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Central Zone....................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
South Zone......................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Mississippi:
Ducks (6).............................. Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31.... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese.............. Sept. 1-Sept 30 & Nov. 11-Nov. 24 & 5 15
Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31.
White-fronted Geese.................... Nov. 11-Nov. 24 & Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & 3 9
Dec. 7-Jan. 31.
Brant.................................. Same as for White-fronted Geese.... 1 3
Light Geese............................ Same as for White-fronted Geese.... 20
Missouri:
Ducks and Mergansers (12):
North Zone......................... Nov. 2-Dec. 31..................... 6 18
Middle Zone........................ Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 16-Jan. 5.... 6 18
South Zone......................... Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31.... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
(13):
North Zone......................... Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 11-Feb. 6.... 3 9
Middle Zone........................ Same as North Zone................. 3 9
South Zone......................... Same as North Zone................. 3 9
White-fronted Geese:
North Zone......................... Nov. 11-Feb. 6..................... 2 6
Middle Zone........................ Same as North Zone................. 2 6
South Zone......................... Same as North Zone................. 2 6
Light Geese:
North Zone......................... Nov. 11-Feb. 6..................... 20
Middle Zone........................ Same as North Zone................. 20
South Zone......................... Same as North Zone................. 20
Ohio:
Ducks (14):
Lake Erie Marsh Zone............... Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 9-Dec. 22... 6 18
North Zone......................... Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 16-Jan. 5... 6 18
South Zone......................... Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese (15):
Lake Erie Goose Zone............... Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 12-Oct. 27 5 15
& Nov. 16-Feb. 3.
North Zone......................... Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27 5 15
& Nov. 9-Feb. 3.
South Zone......................... Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27 5 15
& Nov. 16-Feb. 10.
Light Geese:
Lake Erie Goose Zone............... Same as for Dark Geese............. 10 30
North Zone......................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 10 30
South Zone......................... Same as for Dark Geese............. 10 30
Tennessee:
Ducks (6):
Reelfoot Zone...................... Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 31.... 6 18
Rest of State...................... Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 31.... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Reelfoot Zone...................... Sept. 1-Sept. 22................... 5 15
Oct. 12-Oct. 22 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & 3 9
Dec. 5-Feb. 9.
Rest of State...................... Sept. 1-Sept. 22................... 5 15
Oct. 12-Oct. 22 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & 3 9
Dec. 5-Feb. 9.
White-fronted Geese:
Reelfoot Zone...................... Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Feb. 9..... 3 9
Rest of State...................... Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Feb. 9..... 3 9
Brant.................................. Same as for Canada and Cackling 1 3
Geese.
Light Geese............................ Same as for Canada and Cackling 20
Geese.
Wisconsin:
Ducks (16):
North Zone......................... Sept. 21-Nov. 19................... 6 18
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South Zone......................... Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1... 6 18
Open Water Zone.................... Oct. 12-Dec. 10.................... 6 18
Mergansers............................. Same as for Ducks.................. 5 15
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese:
North Zone (17).................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15................... 5 15
Sept. 16-Dec. 16................... 3 9
South Zone (17).................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15................... 5 15
Sept. 16-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & 3 9
Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
Mississippi River Zone (17)........ Sept. 1-Sept. 15................... 5 15
Sept. 16-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & 3 9
Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
Light Geese:
North Zone......................... Sept. 1-Dec. 16.................... 20
South Zone......................... Sept. 1-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & 20
Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
Mississippi River Zone............. Sept. 1-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & 20
Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
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(1) In Illinois, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 during the first 45 days in each of the 4 Zones.
(2) In Indiana, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 3 through December 8 and from December 28
through January 5 in the North Zone, from November 29 through January 12 in the Central Zone, and from
December 13 through January 26 in the South Zone.
(3) In Indiana, the daily bag limit for dark geese is 5 per day in the aggregate. The possession limit is three
times the daily bag limit. White-fronted geese are excluded from this aggregation.
(4) In Iowa, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 for the last 45 days of the season.
(5) In Iowa, Canada and cackling geese only September 14 through September 22, for the North and Central Zones.
Beginning September 21, the dark goose daily bag limit is 5 and may not include more than 2 Canada and
cackling geese September 21 through October 6 in the North Zone, September 28 through October 13 in the
Central Zone, and October 5 through October 20 in the South Zone. No more than 3 Canada and cackling geese
thereafter, until the end of the season.
(6) In Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 18 through January
31.
(7) In Louisiana, the daily bag limit for scaup daily bag limit is 2 after November 23 in the West Zone and
after November 30 in the East Zone. The mottled duck daily bag limit is 0 for the first 15 days of the season
in each zone and 1 thereafter.
(8) In Michigan, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from September 28 through November 11 in the North Zone,
from October 21 through December 1 and December 14 through December 15 in the Middle Zone, and from October 28
through December 8 and December 28 through December 29 in the South Zone.
(9) In Michigan, the dark goose daily bag limit is 5 and may not include more than 1 brant.
(10) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 Statewide from October 11 through the remainder of the
season.
(11) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit is 15, and the possession limit is 45 coots and gallinules in the
aggregate.
(12) In Missouri, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 2 through December 16 in the North Zone, from
November 2 through November 10 and November 16 through December 21 in the Middle Zone, and from November 28
through December 1 and December 7 through January 16 in the South Zone.
(13) In Missouri, Canada and cackling geese and brant have an aggregate daily bag and possession limits of 3 and
9, respectively.
(14) In Ohio, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 on October 27 and from November 9 through December 22 in the
Lake Erie Zone, from November 22 through January 5 in the North Zone, and from December 13 through January 26
in the South Zone.
(15) In Ohio, the daily bag limit for dark geese may include no more than 1 brant, and only Canada and cackling
geese during the first segment (September 7 through September 15).
(16) In Wisconsin, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from September 21 through November 4 in the North Zone,
from October 18 through December 1 in the South Zone, and from October 12 through November 25 in the Open
Water Zone.
(17) In Wisconsin, Canada and cackling geese only September 1 through 15. After September 15, the bag limit for
dark geese is 3 and the possession is 9. The limit and possession for white-fronted geese and brant may be no
more than 1 and 3, in the aggregate with Canada and cackling geese.
Central Flyway
Flyway-Wide Restrictions
Duck and Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit is 6 ducks
(including mergansers), which may include no more than 5 mallards (2
female mallards), 1 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 scaup, 3 wood
ducks, and 6 mergansers. The possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Colorado:
Ducks and Mergansers:
Southeast Zone..................... Oct. 28-Jan. 31.................... 6 18
Northeast Zone..................... Oct. 19-Dec. 1 & Dec. 11-Jan. 31... 6 18
Mountain/Foothills Zone............ Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 25-Jan. 31.... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese:
South Park Unit.................... Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 5 15
San Luis Valley Unit............... Oct. 5-Oct. 23 & Nov. 23-Feb. 16... 5 15
North Park Unit.................... Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 5 15
Rest of State in Central Flyway.... Nov. 4-Feb. 16..................... 5 15
Light Geese:
Statewide.......................... Nov. 2-Feb. 16..................... 50
Kansas:
Ducks and Mergansers:
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High Plains........................ Oct. 12-Jan. 5 & Jan. 17-Jan. 26... 6 18
Low Plains:
Early Zone......................... Oct. 12-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5.... 6 18
Late Zone.......................... Oct. 26-Dec. 29 & Jan. 18-Jan. 26.. 6 18
Southeast Zone..................... Nov. 9-Jan. 5 & Jan. 11-Jan. 26.... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese (1)......................... Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 6-Feb. 16... 6 18
White-fronted Geese.................... Oct. 26-Dec. 29 & Jan. 25-Feb. 16.. 2 6
Light Geese............................ Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 6-Feb. 16... 50
Montana:
Ducks and Mergansers (2):
Zone 1............................. Sept. 28-Jan. 2.................... 6 18
Zone 2............................. Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 26-Jan. 21.. 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese:
Zone 1............................. Sept. 28-Jan. 10................... 5 15
Zone 2............................. Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 26-Jan. 29.. 5 15
Light Geese:
Zone 1............................. Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Zone 2............................. Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Nebraska:
Ducks and Mergansers (3):
High Plains Unit................... Jan. 8-Jan. 29..................... 6 18
Zone 1............................. Oct. 12-Dec. 24.................... 6 18
Zone 2............................. Oct. 5-Dec. 17..................... 6 18
Zone 3............................. Oct. 26-Jan. 7..................... 6 18
Zone 4............................. Oct. 26-Jan. 7..................... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Niobrara Unit...................... Oct. 28-Feb. 9..................... 5 15
North Central Unit................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 5 15
Platte River Unit.................. Oct. 28-Feb. 9..................... 5 15
White-fronted Geese.................... Oct. 12-Dec. 22 & Jan. 25-Feb. 9... 2 6
Light Geese............................ Oct. 12-Jan. 8 & Jan. 25-Feb. 9.... 50
New Mexico:
Ducks and Mergansers (4):
North Zone......................... Oct. 12-Jan. 15.................... 6 18
South Zone......................... Oct. 28-Jan. 31.................... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese:
Middle Rio Grande Unit............. Dec. 19-Jan. 31.................... 2 2
Rest of State...................... Oct. 17-Jan. 31.................... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Oct. 17-Jan. 31.................... 50
North Dakota:
Ducks and Mergansers (2):
High Plains........................ Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Dec 29.... 6 18
Low Plains......................... Sept. 21-Dec. 1.................... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
(5):
Missouri River Zone................ Sept. 21-Dec. 27................... 5 15
Western ND Zone.................... Sept. 21-Dec. 21................... 8 24
Rest of State...................... Sept. 21-Dec. 16................... 8 24
White-fronted Geese.................... Sept. 21-Dec. 1.................... 3 9
Light Geese............................ Sept. 21-Dec. 27................... 50 -
Oklahoma:
Ducks and Mergansers:
High Plains........................ Oct. 5-Jan. 1...................... 6 18
Low Plains:
Zone 1............................. Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26... 6 18
Zone 2............................. Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant (1) Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 9.... 8 24
White-fronted Geese.................... Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 2.... 2 6
Light Geese............................ Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 9.... 50
South Dakota:
Ducks and Mergansers (2)(3):
High Plains........................ Oct. 12-Jan. 16.................... 6 18
Low Plains:
North Zone......................... Sept. 21-Dec. 3.................... 6 18
Middle Zone........................ Sept. 21-Dec. 3.................... 6 18
South Zone......................... Oct. 26-Jan. 7..................... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
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Canada and Cackling Geese:
Unit 1............................. Oct. 1-Dec. 16..................... 8 24
Unit 2............................. Nov. 4-Feb. 16..................... 4 12
Unit 3............................. Oct. 19-Dec. 22 & Jan. 11-Jan. 19.. 4 12
White-fronted Geese.................... Sept. 28-Dec. 10................... 3 9
Light Geese............................ Sept. 28-Jan. 10................... 50
Texas:
Ducks and Mergansers (6):
High Plains........................ Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 1-Jan. 26... 6 18
Low Plains:
North Zone......................... Nov. 9-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26..... 6 18
South Zone......................... Nov. 2-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26.... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
(7):
Southeast Goose Zone............... Nov. 2-Jan. 26..................... 5 15
Northeast Goose Zone............... Nov. 2-Jan. 26..................... 5 15
West Goose Zone.................... Nov. 2-Feb. 2...................... 5 15
White-fronted Geese (7):
Southeast Goose Zone............... Nov. 2-Jan. 26..................... 2 6
Northeast Goose Zone............... Nov. 2-Jan. 26..................... 2 6
West Goose Zone.................... Nov. 2-Feb. 2...................... 2 6
Light Geese:
Southeast Goose Zone............... Nov. 2-Feb. 14..................... 10
Northeast Goose Zone............... Nov. 2-Feb. 14..................... 10
West Goose Zone.................... Nov. 2-Feb. 2...................... 10
Wyoming:
Ducks and Mergansers (2):
Zone C1............................ Sept. 28-Oct. 13 & Nov. 2-Jan. 21.. 6 18
Zone C2............................ Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 7... 6 18
Zone C3............................ Same as Zone C2.................... 6 18
Coots.................................. Same as for Ducks.................. 15 45
Dark Geese:
Zone G1A (8)....................... Sept. 28-Oct. 9.................... 2 6
Nov. 16-Feb. 16.................... 4 12
Zone G1............................ Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & 5 15
Dec. 6-Feb. 16.
Zone G2............................ Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 15.. 5 15
Zone G3............................ Same as Zone G2.................... 5 15
Zone G4............................ Same as Zone G1.................... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Sept. 28-Dec. 29 & Feb. 5-Feb. 16.. 20 60
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(1) In Kansas and Oklahoma, dark geese include Canada, cackling geese, brant, and all other geese except white-
fronted geese and light geese.
(2) In Montana, during the first 9 days of the duck season, and in North Dakota, South Dakota (Tier I license),
and Wyoming, during the first 16 days of the duck season, the daily bag and possession limit may include 2 and
6 additional blue-winged teal, respectively.
(3) In Nebraska and South Dakota, for hunters possessing a Tier II license, the daily bag limit is 3 ducks or
mergansers of any species in the aggregate, and the possession limit is 9.
(4) In New Mexico, Mexican ducks are included in the aggregate with mallards.
(5) In North Dakota, see State regulations for additional shooting hour restrictions.
(6) In Texas, the daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 5 mallards (only 2 of which may be
females), 2 redheads, 3 wood ducks, 1 scaup, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, and 1 dusky duck (mottled duck, Mexican
duck, black duck and their hybrids). The season for dusky ducks is closed the first 5 days of the season in
all zones. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(7) In Texas, in the Southeast, Northeast, and West Goose Zones, the daily bag limit for dark geese is 5 in the
aggregate and may include no more than 2 white-fronted geese. Possession limits are three times the daily bag
limits.
(8) In Wyoming, for Dark Goose Zone G1A, see State regulations for additional restrictions.
Pacific Flyway
Flyway-Wide Restrictions
Duck and Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit of 7 ducks
(including mergansers) may include no more than 2 female mallards, 1
pintail, 2 redheads, 2 scaup, and 2 canvasbacks. The possession limit
is three times the daily bag limit.
Coot and Gallinule Limits: Daily bag and possession limits are in
the aggregate for the two groups.
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Limits
Area Season dates -------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Arizona:
Ducks (1):
North Zone:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 7-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 23-Jan. 31.................... 7 21
South Zone:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 7-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
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Other Ducks.................... Oct. 23-Jan. 31.................... 7 21
Coots and Gallinules................... Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Dark Geese:
North Zone......................... Oct. 23-Jan. 31.................... 5 15
South Zone......................... Oct. 23-Jan. 31.................... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
California:
Ducks:
Northeastern Zone:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 19-Jan. 15.... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 5-Jan. 15..................... 7 21
Colorado River Zone:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 7-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 23-Jan. 31.................... 7 21
Southern Zone:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 7-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 26-Jan. 31.................... 7 21
Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 7-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 26-Jan. 31.................... 7 21
Balance of State Zone:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 7-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 26-Jan. 31.................... 7 21
Coots and Gallinule.................... Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Canada and Cackling Geese (2)(3):
Northeastern Zone (4).............. Oct. 5-Jan. 12..................... 10 30
Klamath Basin Special Management Oct. 5-Jan. 12..................... 10 30
Area.
Colorado River Zone................ Oct. 23-Jan. 31.................... 5 15
Southern Zone...................... Oct. 26-Jan. 31.................... 3 9
Balance of State Zone.............. Sept. 28-Sept. 30 & Oct. 26-Jan. 31 10 30
& Feb. 8-Feb. 9.
North Coast Special Management Area Oct. 5-Dec. 21 & Feb. 12-Mar. 10... 10 30
White-fronted Geese (2):
Northeastern Zone.................. Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Jan. 3-Jan. 15 & 10 30
Feb. 5-Mar.10.
Klamath Basin Special Management Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 10 30
Area.
Colorado River Zone................ Oct. 23-Jan. 31.................... 5 15
Southern Zone...................... Oct. 26-Jan. 31.................... 3 9
Balance of State Zone.............. Oct. 26-Jan. 31 & Feb. 8-Feb. 12... 10 30
Sacramento Valley Special Oct. 26-Dec. 21.................... 3 9
Management Area.
Light Geese:
Northeastern Zone.................. Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Jan. 3-Jan. 15 & 20 60
Feb. 5-Mar. 10.
Klamath Basin Special Management Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 20 60
Area.
Colorado River Zone................ Oct. 23-Jan. 31.................... 20 60
Southern Zone...................... Oct. 26-Jan. 31.................... 20 60
Imperial County Special Management Nov. 4-Jan. 31 & Feb. 3-Feb. 9 & 20 60
Area. Feb. 12-Feb. 20.
Balance of State Zone.............. Oct. 26-Jan. 31 & Feb. 8-Feb. 12... 20 60
Brant:
Northern Zone...................... Nov. 18-Dec. 14.................... 2 6
Balance of State Zone.............. Nov. 19-Dec. 15.................... 2 6
Colorado:
Ducks:
East Zone:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 5-Dec. 29..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 7 21
West Zone:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 5-Oct. 22 & Nov. 6-Jan. 12.... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 5-Oct. 22 & Nov. 6-Jan. 31.... 7 21
Coots.................................. Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Dark Geese:
East Zone.......................... Oct. 5-Jan. 8...................... 5 15
West Zone.......................... Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 6-Jan. 31.... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Same as for Dark Geese............. 10 30
Idaho:
Ducks:
Zone 1:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 5-Dec. 29..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 7 21
Zone 2:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 24-Jan. 17.................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 7 21
Zone 3:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 7-Jan. 31..................... 2 6
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Other Ducks.................... Oct. 19-Jan. 31.................... 7 21
Zone 4:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 5-Dec. 29..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 7 21
Coots.................................. Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
(5):
Zone 1............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 5 15
Zone 2............................. Oct. 19-Jan. 31.................... 5 15
Zone 3............................. Oct. 19-Jan. 31.................... 5 15
Zone 4............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 2...................... 5 15
Zone 5............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 5 15
Zone 6............................. Oct. 5-Oct. 20..................... 5 15
Nov. 4-Jan. 31..................... 5 15
White-fronted Geese:
Zone 1............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 10 30
Zone 2............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 10 30
Zone 3............................. Oct. 19-Jan. 31.................... 10 30
Zone 4............................. Nov. 4-Feb. 16..................... 10 30
Zone 5............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 10 30
Zone 6............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 10 30
Light Geese:
Zone 1............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 20 60
Zone 2............................. Oct. 5-Dec. 10 & Feb. 1-Mar. 10.... 20 60
Zone 3............................. Nov. 26-Mar. 10.................... 20 60
Zone 4............................. Oct. 19-Jan. 31.................... 20 60
Zone 5............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 20 60
Zone 6............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 20 60
Zone 7............................. Oct. 5-Jan. 17..................... 20 60
Montana:
Ducks:
Scaup.............................. Sept. 28-Dec. 22................... 2 6
Other Ducks........................ Sept. 28-Jan. 10................... 7 21
Coots.................................. Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 25
Dark Geese (6)......................... Sept. 28-Jan. 10................... 5 15
Light Geese (6)........................ Same as for Dark Geese............. 20 60
Nevada:
Ducks:
Northeast Zone:
Scaup.......................... Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 1... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 20.. 7 21
Northwest Zone:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 31-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26.... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26.... 7 21
South Zone:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 2-Jan. 26..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26.. 7 21
Moapa Valley Special Management
Area (7):
Scaup.......................... Nov. 2-Jan. 26..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 26-Jan. 26.................... 7 21
Coots and Gallinule.................... Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
(5):
Northeast Zone..................... Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 20.. 5 15
Northwest Zone..................... Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26.... 5 15
South Zone......................... Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26.. 5 15
Moapa Valley Special Management Oct. 26-Jan. 26.................... 5 15
Area (7):
White-fronted Geese:
Northeast Zone..................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
Northwest Zone..................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
South Zone......................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
Moapa Valley Special Management Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Area (7):. Geese, and Brant.
Light Geese:
Northeast Zone (8)................. Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 4 & 20 60
Feb. 22-Mar. 9.
Northwest Zone (9)................. Nov. 2-Jan. 9 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26 & 20 60
Feb. 20-Mar. 9.
South Zone......................... Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26.. 20 60
Moapa Valley Special Management Oct. 26-Jan. 26.................... 20 60
Area (7):
New Mexico:
Ducks:
Scaup.............................. Oct. 19-Jan. 12.................... 2 6
Other Ducks........................ Oct. 19-Jan. 31.................... 7 21
Coots and Gallinules................... Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
(5):
North Zone......................... Sept. 21-Oct. 6 & Nov. 2-Jan. 31... 5 15
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South Zone......................... Oct. 17-Jan. 31.................... 5 15
White-fronted Geese:
North Zone......................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
South Zone......................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
Light Geese:
North Zone......................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 20 60
Geese, and Brant.
South Zone......................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 20 60
Geese, and Brant.
Oregon:
Ducks (10):
Zone 1:
Columbia Basin Unit and Rest of
Zone 1:
Scaup...................... Nov. 2-Jan. 26..................... 2 6
Other Ducks................ Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Oct. 31-Jan. 26.. 7 21
Zone 2:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 8..... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 26.... 7 21
Coots.................................. Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Northwest Permit Zone (11)(12)..... Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Jan. 16 & 3 9
Feb. 8-Mar. 10.
Southwest Zone..................... Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 5-Jan. 26... 4 12
South Coast Zone................... Oct. 5-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 11 & 6 18
Feb. 22-Mar. 10.
Eastern Zone....................... Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 10-Jan. 26... 4 12
Mid-Columbia Zone.................. Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 5-Jan. 26... 4 12
White-fronted Geese:
Northwest Permit Zone (11)......... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
Southwest Zone..................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
South Coast Zone................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
Eastern Zone (13).................. Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Jan. 16-Mar. 10... 10 30
Mid-Columbia Zone.................. Oct. 12-Jan. 1 & Feb. 1-Feb. 23.... 10 30
Light Geese:
Northwest Permit Zone (11)......... Same as for Canada and Cackling 20 60
Geese.
Southwest Zone..................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 20 60
Geese.
South Coast Zone................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 20 60
Geese.
Eastern Zone....................... Same as for White-fronted Geese.... 20 60
Mid-Columbia Zone.................. Same as for White-fronted Geese.... 20 60
Brant.................................. Nov. 30-Dec. 15.................... 2 6
Utah:
Ducks:
Northern Zone:
Scaup.......................... Oct. 5-Dec. 29..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 5-Jan. 18..................... 7 21
Southern Zone:
Scaup.......................... Nov. 1-Jan. 25..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 12-Jan. 25.................... 7 21
Coots.................................. Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
(5):
East Box Elder County Zone......... Oct. 5-Jan. 18..................... 5 15
Wasatch Front Zone................. Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 11-Feb. 15... 5 15
Northern Zone...................... Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Oct. 26-Jan. 31... 5 15
Southern Zone...................... Oct. 12-Jan. 25.................... 5 15
White-fronted Geese:
East Box Elder County Zone......... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
Wasatch Front Zone................. Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
Northern Zone...................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
Southern Zone...................... Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese, and Brant.
Light Geese
Southern Zone...................... Oct. 25-Dec. 15 & Jan. 15-Mar. 10.. 20 60
Rest of State...................... Oct. 15-Dec. 22 & Feb. 1-Mar. 10... 20 60
Washington:
Ducks (14):
East and West Zones (15):
Scaup.......................... Nov. 2-Jan. 26..................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Oct. 12-Oct 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26... 7 21
Coots.................................. Same as for Other Ducks............ 25 75
Canada and Cackling Geese:
Area 1 (16)........................ Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26... 4 12
Area 2 Inland (17)(18)............. Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 20-Jan. 12 & 3 9
Feb. 8-Mar. 5.
Area 2 Coast (17)(18).............. Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 18-Jan. 19 & 3 9
Feb. 8-Feb. 19.
Area 3 (16)........................ Oct. 12-Oct. 24 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26... 4 12
Area 4 (16)........................ Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Oct. 30 only & 4 12
Nov. 2-Jan. 26.
Area 5 (16)........................ Oct. 12-Oct. 28 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26... 4 12
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White-fronted Geese:
Area 1 (16)........................ Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
Area 2 Inland (17)................. Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
Area 2 Coast (17).................. Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
Area 3 (16)........................ Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
Area 4 (16)........................ Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
Area 5 (16)........................ Same as for Canada and Cackling 10 30
Geese.
Light Geese (19):
Area 1 (16)........................ Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26 & 20 60
Feb. 8-Feb. 18.
Area 2 Inland (17)................. Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 20-Jan. 12 & 20 60
Feb. 8-Mar. 5.
Area 2 Coast (17).................. Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 18-Jan. 19 & 20 60
Feb. 8-Feb. 19.
Area 3 (16)........................ Oct. 12-Oct. 24 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26... 20 60
Area 4 (16)........................ Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Jan. 26 & 20 60
Feb. 15-Mar. 2.
Area 5 (16)........................ Oct. 12-Oct. 28 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26... 20 60
Brant (20):
Coastal Zone....................... Jan. 4-Jan. 26..................... 2 6
Puget Sound Zone................... Jan. 11-Jan. 26.................... 2 6
Wyoming:
Ducks:
Snake River and Balance of State
Zones:
Scaup.......................... Sept. 21-Dec. 15................... 2 6
Other Ducks.................... Sept. 21-Jan. 3.................... 7 21
Coots.............................. Same as for Other Ducks............ 15 45
Dark Geese............................. Sept. 21-Dec. 26................... 5 15
Light Geese............................ Sept. 21-Dec. 26................... 10 30
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(1) In Arizona, the daily bag limit may include no more than either 2 female mallards or 2 Mexican ducks, or 1
of each; and no more than 6 female mallards and Mexican ducks, in the aggregate, may be in possession. For
black-bellied whistling-ducks, the daily bag limit is 1 and the possession limit is 3.
(2) In California, the daily bag and possession limits for Canada geese, cackling geese, and white-fronted geese
are in the aggregate.
(3) In California, small Canada geese are cackling and Aleutian cackling geese, and large Canada geese are
western and lesser Canada geese.
(4) In California, in the Northeastern Zone, the daily bag limit may include no more than 2 large Canada geese.
(5) In Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, the daily bag and possession limits for Canada and cackling geese
and brant are in the aggregate.
(6) In Montana, check State regulations for special seasons and exceptions.
(7) In Nevada, youth 17 years of age or younger are allowed to hunt on October 19 on the Moapa Valley portion of
Overton Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is 18 years of age or older.
(8) In Nevada, in the Northeast Zone, there is no open season on light geese in Ruby Valley within Elko and
White Pine Counties.
(9) In Nevada, in the Northwest Zone, the season is closed in Mason Valley and Scripps WMAs and Washoe Lake
State Park from February 20 to March 9.
(10) In Oregon, the daily bag limit may include no more than 1 harlequin duck.
(11) In Oregon, in the Northwest Permit Zone, see State regulations for specific dates, times, and conditions of
permit hunts and closures.
(12) In Oregon, in the Northwest Permit Zone, the season for dusky Canada geese is closed.
(13) In Oregon, in Lake County, the daily bag and possession limits for white-fronted geese are 1 and 3,
respectively.
(14) In Washington, the hunting of harlequin ducks is by State-issued permit only. See State regulations for
additional information.
(15) In Washington, the daily bag limit in the West Zone may include no more than 2 scoters, 2 long-tailed
ducks, and 2 goldeneyes, with the possession limit three times the daily bag limit.
(16) In Washington, in Areas 1, 3, and 5, hunting is allowed each day. In Area 4, hunting is allowed only on
Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and certain holidays, except hunting is allowed each day only for light geese
during the February and March portion of the season. See State regulations for details, including shooting
hours.
(17) In Washington, in Areas 2 Inland and 2 Coast, see State regulations for specific dates, times, and
conditions of permit hunts and closures.
(18) In Washington, in Areas 2 Inland and 2 Coast, the season for dusky Canada geese is closed.
(19) In Washington, the daily bag limit for light geese is 10 on or before January 30.
(20) In Washington, brant may be hunted in Clallam, Pacific, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties only; see State
regulations for specific dates.
(e) Youth and Veteran--Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting
Days.
The following seasons are open only to youth and veteran--active
military personnel, except where noted. Youth must be accompanied into
the field by an adult 18 years of age or older. This adult cannot duck
hunt but may participate in other open seasons.
Limits: Bag limits may include ducks, geese, swans, mergansers,
coots, and gallinules. The bag and possession limits are the same as
those allowed in the regular season except in States that are allowed a
daily bag limit of 1 or 2 scaup during different portions of the
season, in which case the daily bag limit is 2 scaup per day and the
possession limit is 4 scaup. Flyway species and area restrictions
remain in effect.
Definitions
Youth: States may use their established definition of age for youth
hunters. However, youth hunters may not be older than 17 years of age.
Youth hunters 16 years of age and older must possess a Federal
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (also known as Federal
Duck Stamp). Swans may be taken only by participants possessing
applicable swan permits.
Veteran--Active Military Personnel: Veterans (as defined in section
101 of title 38, U.S. Code) and members of the Armed Forces on active
duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves on active
duty (other than for training), may participate. All hunters must
possess a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (also
known as Federal Duck Stamp). Swans may be taken only by participants
possessing applicable swan permits.
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Area Species Season dates
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ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Connecticut (1)....................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, Oct. 5 & Nov. 2.
geese, and brant.
Delaware (1)(2)(3).................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, Oct. 20 & Feb. 1.
gallinules, geese, brant, and
tundra swans.
Florida:.............................. Ducks, mergansers, coots,
gallinules, Canada geese, and
light geese.
Youth............................. .............................. Nov. 16 & Feb. 8.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel. .............................. Feb. 1 & 2.
Georgia............................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, Nov. 16 & 17.
gallinules, dark geese, and
brant.
Maine (1):............................ Ducks, mergansers, coots,
geese, and brant.
North Zone........................ .............................. Sept. 14 & Dec. 7.
South Zone........................ .............................. Sept. 21 & Oct. 19.
Coastal Zone...................... .............................. Sept. 28 & Oct. 26.
Maryland (4)(5)....................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, Nov. 2 & Feb. 8.
geese, brant, and light geese.
Massachusetts:........................ Ducks, mergansers, coots, Sept. 21 & Oct. 5.
Canada and cackling geese,
and light geese.
New Hampshire......................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, ........................................
Canada and cackling geese,
and brant.
Youth............................. .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel. .............................. Jan. 25 & 26.
New Jersey:........................... Ducks, mergansers, coots,
gallinules, geese, and brant.
Youth:
North Zone.................... .............................. Oct. 5 & Feb. 1.
South Zone.................... .............................. Oct. 12 & Feb. 1.
Coastal Zone.................. .............................. Oct. 26 & Feb. 1.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel. .............................. Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
New York:............................. Ducks, mergansers, coots, dark
geese, and brant.
Youth:
Long Island Zone.............. .............................. Nov. 9 & 10.
Lake Champlain Zone........... .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Northeastern Zone............. .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Southeastern Zone............. .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Western Zone.................. .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel:
Long Island Zone.............. .............................. Nov. 16 & 17.
Northeastern Zone............. .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Southeastern Zone............. .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Western Zone.................. .............................. Nov. 9 & Nov. 10.
North Carolina (6)(3)................. Ducks, mergansers, coots, Feb. 1 & 8.
geese, brant, and tundra
swans.
Pennsylvania (7):..................... Ducks, mergansers, coots,
gallinules, dark geese, and
brant.
Youth:
North Zone.................... .............................. Sept. 21 & Nov. 2.
South Zone.................... .............................. Sept. 21 & Nov. 9.
Northwest Zone................ .............................. Sept. 21 & Sept. 28.
Lake Erie Zone................ .............................. Sept. 21 & Oct. 26.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel:
North Zone.................... .............................. Nov. 2 & Jan. 18.
South Zone.................... .............................. Nov. 9 & Jan. 25.
Northwest Zone................ .............................. Sept. 28 & Jan. 18.
Lake Erie Zone................ .............................. Oct. 26 & Jan. 18.
Rhode Island (1)...................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, Oct. 26 & 27.
Canada and cackling geese,
light geese, and brant.
South Carolina........................ Ducks, mergansers, coots, Feb. 1 & 8.
gallinules, and geese.
Vermont (1)........................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, Sept. 28 & 29.
geese, and brant.
Virginia (3).......................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, dark Oct. 26 & Feb. 8.
geese, and tundra swans.
West Virginia (1)..................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, Sept. 21 & Nov. 9.
gallinules, geese, and brant.
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Alabama............................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, Nov. 23 & Feb. 8.
coots, and gallinules.
Arkansas:............................. Ducks, geese, mergansers,
coots, and gallinules.
Youth............................. .............................. Feb. 8 & Feb. 9.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel. .............................. Feb. 9 only.
Illinois (1):......................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
coots.
North Zone........................ .............................. Oct. 12 & 13.
Central Zone...................... .............................. Oct. 19 & 20.
South Central Zone................ .............................. Nov. 9 & 10.
South Zone........................ .............................. Nov. 16 & 17.
Indiana:.............................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, and ........................................
coots.
North Zone........................ .............................. Oct. 12 & 13.
Central Zone...................... .............................. Oct. 26 & 27.
South Zone........................ .............................. Nov. 2 & 3.
Iowa (1):............................. Ducks, mergansers, and coots..
North Zone........................ .............................. Sept. 21 & 22.
Central Zone...................... .............................. Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
South Zone........................ .............................. Oct. 5 & 6.
Kentucky:............................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, ........................................
coots, and gallinules.
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Youth............................. .............................. Nov. 23 & Feb. 8.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel. .............................. Nov. 24 & Feb. 9.
Louisiana:............................ Ducks, geese, mergansers,
coots, and gallinules.
Youth:
East Zone..................... .............................. Nov. 9 & Feb. 1.
West Zone..................... .............................. Nov. 2 & 3.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel:
East Zone..................... .............................. Nov. 9 & Feb. 1.
West Zone..................... .............................. Feb. 1 & 2.
Michigan.............................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, Sept. 21 & 22.
coots, and gallinules.
Minnesota (1)......................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, Sept. 7 & 8.
coots, and gallinules.
Mississippi........................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, Feb. 8 & 9.
coots, and gallinules.
Missouri (1):......................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, and ........................................
coots.
North Zone........................ .............................. Oct. 26 & 27.
Middle Zone....................... .............................. Oct. 26 & 27.
South Zone........................ .............................. Nov. 23 & 24.
Ohio.................................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
coots, and gallinules.
Tennessee:
Youth............................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, Feb. 1 & 8.
coots, and gallinules.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel. Ducks, geese, mergansers, and Feb. 2 & 9.
coots.
Wisconsin (1)......................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, Sept. 14 & 15.
coots, and gallinules.
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Colorado:............................. Ducks, dark geese, mergansers,
and coots.
Mountain/Foothills Zone........... .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Northeast Zone.................... .............................. Oct. 12 & 13.
Southeast Zone.................... .............................. Oct. 19 & 20.
Kansas (8):........................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
coots.
High Plains....................... .............................. Oct. 5 & 6.
Low Plains:
Early Zone.................... .............................. Oct. 5 & 6.
Late Zone..................... .............................. Oct. 19 & 20.
Southeast Zone................ .............................. Nov. 2 & 3.
Montana (1)........................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, and Sept. 21 & 22.
coots.
Nebraska (9):......................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
coots.
Zone 1............................ .............................. Oct. 5 & 6.
Zone 2............................ .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
Zone 3............................ .............................. Oct. 19 & 20.
Zone 4............................ .............................. Oct. 19 & 20.
New Mexico (1):....................... Ducks, mergansers, coots, and
gallinules.
North Zone........................ .............................. Oct. 5 & 6.
South Zone........................ .............................. Oct. 26 & 27.
North Dakota.......................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, and Sept. 14 & 15.
coots.
Oklahoma:............................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
coots.
High Plains....................... .............................. Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
Low Plains:
Zone 1........................ .............................. Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
Zone 2........................ .............................. Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
South Dakota (1)(9)................... Ducks, Canada and cackling Sept. 7 & 8.
geese, mergansers, and coots.
Texas:................................ Ducks, geese, mergansers,
coots, and gallinules.
High Plains....................... .............................. Oct. 19 & 20.
Low Plains:
North Zone.................... .............................. Nov. 2 & 3.
South Zone.................... .............................. Oct. 26 & Oct. 27.
Wyoming:.............................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
coots.
Zone C1........................... .............................. Sept. 21 & 22.
Zone C2........................... .............................. Sept. 14 & 15.
Zone C3........................... .............................. Sept. 14 & 15.
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Arizona (1)........................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, Feb. 8 & 9.
coots, and gallinules.
California:
Youth:............................ Ducks, geese, brant,
mergansers, coots, and
gallinules.
Northeastern Zone............. .............................. Sept. 21 & 22.
Colorado River Zone........... .............................. Feb. 8 & 9.
Southern Zone................. .............................. Feb. 1 & 2.
Southern San Joaquin Valley .............................. Feb. 1 & 2.
Zone.
Balance of State Zone......... .............................. Feb. 1 & 2.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel: Ducks, mergansers, coots, and
gallinules.
Northeastern Zone............. .............................. Jan. 18 & 19.
Southern Zone................. .............................. Feb. 8 & 9.
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Southern San Joaquin Valley .............................. Feb. 8 & 9.
Zone.
Balance of State Zone......... .............................. Feb. 8 & 9.
Colorado:............................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
coots.
East Zone......................... .............................. Sept. 28 & 29.
West Zone......................... .............................. Oct. 26 & 27.
Idaho................................. Ducks, geese, mergansers, and Sept. 28 & 29.
coots.
Montana (1)........................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, and Sept. 21 & 22.
coots.
Nevada (1)(3):........................ Ducks, geese, swans,
mergansers, coots, and
gallinules.
Northeast Zone.................... .............................. Sept. 21 & 22.
Northwest Zone.................... .............................. Sept. 28 & Feb. 8.
South Zone........................ .............................. Feb. 8 & 9.
New Mexico (1)........................ Ducks, mergansers, coots, and Oct. 12 & 13.
gallinules.
Oregon................................ Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
coots.
Youth............................. .............................. Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel. .............................. Feb. 1.
Utah (1)(3):.......................... Ducks, dark geese, swans,
mergansers, and coots.
Northern Zone..................... .............................. Sept. 21.
Southern Zone..................... .............................. Sept. 28.
Washington (10):...................... Ducks, geese, brant,
mergansers, and coots.
Youth:
East Zone..................... .............................. Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
West Zone..................... .............................. Sept. 21 & Feb. 1.
Veteran-Active Military Personnel. .............................. Feb. 1.
Wyoming............................... Ducks, geese, mergansers, and Sept. 14 & 15.
coots.
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(1) The season is open to youth hunters only.
(2) In Delaware, tundra swans may be taken only on February 1.
(3) In Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia, Nevada, and Utah, the daily bag limit may not include swans except by
permit.
(4) In Maryland, youth hunter(s) must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older that holds a valid
Maryland hunting license or is exempt from the hunting license requirements. One adult may take one or more
young hunters, and that adult may call waterfowl, assist with decoys, and retrieve downed birds but may not
possess a hunting weapon and may not participate in other seasons that are open on the youth waterfowl hunting
days. Active military and honorably discharged veterans, of any age, that possess a valid Maryland hunting
license or are exempt from the hunting license requirements may also hunt waterfowl on November 2, 2024, and
February 8, 2025. Active military and honorably discharged veterans at least 21 years of age or older may
possess hunting weapons and hunt while also providing assistance to eligible youth hunters.
(5) In Maryland, the bag limit for Canada and cackling geese is 2 in the AP Zone and 5 in the RP Zone.
(6) In North Carolina, a permit is no longer required to hunt Canada geese or white-fronted geese in the
Northeast Zone.
(7) In Pennsylvania, the second youth day in each duck zone is open to youth, veterans, and active-duty
military.
(8) In Kansas, youth 17 years of age and younger may participate in the youth waterfowl hunting days.
(9) In Nebraska and South Dakota, Tier II license holders may take 3 ducks or mergansers of any species in the
aggregate, and the possession limit is 9.
(10) In Washington, the brant and light goose seasons are closed in September.
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7. Section 20.106 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.106 Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for sandhill cranes.
Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession
limits on the species designated in this section are as follows:
Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until
sunset, except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
Federally authorized, State-issued permits are issued to
individuals, and only the individual whose name and address appears on
the permit at the time of issuance is authorized to take sandhill
cranes at the level allowed by the permit, in accordance with
provisions of both Federal and State regulations governing the hunting
season. The permit must be carried by the permittee when exercising its
provisions and must be presented to any law enforcement officer upon
request. The permit is not transferable or assignable to another
individual, and may not be sold, bartered, traded, or otherwise
provided to another person. If the permit is altered or defaced in any
way, the permit becomes invalid.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS.
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Limits
Area Season dates -----------------------------------------------
Bag Possession
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Alabama (1)(2):
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North Zone..................... Nov. 29-Jan. 26............ 3 per season.
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Kentucky (1)(2).................... Dec. 7-Jan. 31............. 2 3 per season.
Minnesota (1):
NW Zone........................ Sept. 14-Oct. 20........... 2 6.
Tennessee (1)(4):
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Southeast Zone................. Dec. 3-Jan. 31............. 2 per season.
Rest of State.................. Dec. 3-Jan. 31............. 2 per season.
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CENTRAL FLYWAY
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Colorado (1)....................... Oct. 5-Dec. 1.............. 3 9.
Kansas (1)(2)(3):
West Zone...................... Oct. 19-Dec. 15............ 3 9.
Central Zone................... Nov. 6-Jan. 2.............. 3 9.
Montana:
Regular Season Area (1)........ Sept. 28-Nov. 24........... 3 9
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Special Season Area (4)........ Sept. 1-Oct. 30............ 2 per season.
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New Mexico:
Regular Season Area (1)........ Oct. 26-Jan. 23............ 3 6.
Middle Rio Grande Valley Area Nov. 16-Nov. 17............ 3 6 per season.
(4)(5).
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Nov. 23.................... 3 per season.
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Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14- 3 6 per season.
Dec. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan. 5 &
Jan. 11-Jan. 12.
Southwest Area (4)............. Nov. 2-Nov. 10............. 3 6.
Jan. 4-Jan. 5.............. 3 6 per season.
Estancia Valley (4)(6)......... Nov. 2-Nov. 10............. 3 6.
North Dakota (1):
Area 1......................... Sept. 14-Nov. 10........... 3 9.
Area 2......................... Sept. 14-Nov. 10........... 2 6.
Oklahoma (1)....................... Oct. 19-Jan. 19............ 3 9.
South Dakota (1)................... Sept. 28-Nov. 24........... 3 9.
Texas (1):
Zone A......................... Oct. 26-Jan. 26............ 3 9.
Zone B......................... Nov. 22-Jan. 26............ 3 9.
Zone C......................... Dec. 14-Jan. 19............ 2 6.
Wyoming:
Regular Season (Area 7)(1)..... Sept. 7-Nov. 3............. 3 9.
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Riverton-Boysen Unit (Area Sept. 28-Oct. 20........... 1 per season.
4)(4).
Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park, Sept. 14-Oct. 6............ 1 per season.
and Washakie Counties (Area
6)(4).
Johnson, Natrona, and Sheridan Sept. 1-Sept. 30........... 1 per season.
Counties (Area 8) (4).
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Arizona (4):
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Zone 1 (7)..................... Nov. 8-Dec. 15............. 3 per season.
Zone 2 (8)..................... Dec. 6-Dec. 15............. 3 per season.
Zone 3 (9)..................... Nov. 23-Dec. 15............ 3 per season.
Idaho (4):
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Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6.......... Sept. 1-Sept. 30........... 2 per season.
Area 2......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 15........... 2 per season.
Montana (4):
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Zones 1 & 5.................... Sept. 1-Oct. 30............ 1 per season.
Zones 2, 3, 4 & 6.............. Sept. 1-Oct. 30............ 2 per season.
Utah (4):
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Cache County................... Sept. 7-Sept. 15........... 1 per season.
East Box Elder County.......... Sept. 7-Nov. 5............. 1 per season.
Rich County.................... Sept. 7-Sept. 15........... 1 per season.
Uintah Basin Zone.............. Sept. 28-Nov. 26........... 1 per season.
Wyoming (4):
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Areas 1, 2, & 5................ Sept. 1-Sept. 15........... 1 per season.
Area 3......................... Sept. 1-Sept. 8............ 1 per season.
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(1) Each person participating in the regular sandhill crane seasons must have a valid sandhill crane hunting
permit and/or a State-issued Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification for game bird hunting in their
possession while hunting.
(2) In Alabama, Kansas, and Kentucky, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(3) In Kansas, each person desiring to hunt sandhill cranes is required to pass an annual, online sandhill crane
identification examination.
(4) Hunting is by State permit only. See State regulations for further information.
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(5) In New Mexico, in the Middle Rio Grande Valley Area (Bernardo and Casa Colorado Wildlife Management Areas),
the season is only open for youth hunters on November 23. See State regulations for further details.
(6) In New Mexico, in the Estancia Valley Area, the season will be closed to crane hunting on November 6.
(7) In Arizona, in Zone 1, season dates are November 8 to 10, November 15 to 17, November 19 to 21, November 23
to 25, November 27 to 29, December 1 to 3, December 6 to 8, and December 13 to 15. November 8 to 10 is
restricted to archery hunters only, and December 6 to 8 is restricted to youth hunters only.
(8) In Arizona, in Zone 2, season dates are December 6 to 8 and December 13 to 15.
(9) In Arizona, in Zone 3, season dates are November 23 to 25, November 27 to 29, December 1 to 3, December 5 to
7, December 9 to 11, and December 13 to 15.
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8. Section 20.107 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.107 Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for swans.
Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession
limits on the species designated in this section are as follows:
Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset,
except as otherwise restricted by State regulations. Shooting and
hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset, except as
otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in the August 26,
2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500). Hunting is by State permit only.
Federally authorized, State-issued permits are issued to
individuals, and only the individual whose name and address appears on
the permit at the time of issuance is authorized to take swans at the
level allowed by the permit, in accordance with provisions of both
Federal and State regulations governing the hunting season. The permit
must be carried by the permittee when exercising its provisions and
must be presented to any law enforcement officer upon request. The
permit is not transferable or assignable to another individual, and may
not be sold, bartered, traded, or otherwise provided to another person.
If the permit is altered or defaced in any way, the permit becomes
invalid.
Note: Successful permittees must immediately validate their
harvest by that method required in State regulations.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND
DELINEATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY ON
FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS AND FEDERAL INDIAN RESERVATIONS.
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Area Season dates Limits
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ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Delaware.................... Nov. 9-Jan. 31...... 1 tundra swan per
permit.
North Carolina.............. Nov. 9-Jan. 31...... 1 tundra swan per
permit.
Virginia.................... Nov. 15-Jan. 31..... 1 tundra swan per
permit.
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CENTRAL FLYWAY (1)
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Montana (2)................. Sept. 28-Jan. 2..... 1 swan per permit.
North Dakota (1)............ Sept. 28-Dec. 27.... 1 tundra swan per
permit.
South Dakota................ Sept. 28-Jan. 10.... 1 swan per permit.
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Idaho (2)................... Oct. 5-Dec. 1....... 1 swan per season.
Montana (2)................. Oct. 5-Nov. 29...... 1 swan per season.
Nevada (3)(4)............... Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & 1 swan per day, 2
Jan. 9-Jan. 26. per season.
Utah (3)(4)................. Oct. 5-Dec. 8....... 1 swan per season.
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(1) See State regulations for description of area open to swan hunting.
(2) In Idaho and Montana, all harvested swans must be reported by way of
a bill measurement card within 3 days of harvest.
(3) In Nevada and Utah, all harvested swans and tags must be checked or
registered within 3 days of harvest.
(4) Harvests of trumpeter swans are limited to 20 in Utah and 10 in
Nevada. When it has been determined that the quota of trumpeter swans
allotted to Nevada and Utah have been filled, the season for taking of
any swan species in the respective State will be closed by either the
Director upon giving public notice through local information media at
least 48 hours in advance of the time and date of closing, or by the
State through State regulations with such notice and time (not less
than 48 hours) as they deem necessary.
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9. Section 20.109 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.109 Extended seasons, limits, and hours for taking migratory
game birds by falconry.
Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates
inclusive), hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits for the
species designated in this section are prescribed as follows:
Hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset except
as otherwise restricted by State regulations.
Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, Federal
Register (89 FR 68500).
Limits: The daily bag limit may include no more than 3 migratory
game birds in the aggregate. The possession limit is three times the
daily bag limit. These limits apply to falconry during both regular
hunting seasons and extended falconry seasons, unless further
restricted by State regulations. The falconry bag and possession limits
are not in addition to regular season limits.
Although many States permit falconry during the gun seasons, only
extended falconry seasons are shown below. Please consult State
regulations for details.
CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND
DELINEATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY ON
FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS AND FEDERAL INDIAN RESERVATIONS.
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Area Extended falconry dates
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ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Delaware:
Doves.............................. Feb. 1-Feb. 17.
Rails.............................. Dec. 1-Jan. 6.
Woodcock........................... Oct. 1-Oct. 29 & Feb. 6-Mar.
10.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Feb. 3-Mar. 3.
Brant.............................. Feb. 1-Feb. 6 & Feb. 10-Feb.
15.
Florida:
Doves.............................. Feb. 1-Feb. 17.
Rails.............................. Nov. 10-Dec. 16.
Woodcock........................... Nov. 24-Dec. 17 & Feb. 1-Mar.
10.
Gallinules......................... Nov. 10-Dec. 13.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Nov. 3-Nov. 12 & Feb. 2-Feb.
26.
Georgia:
Ducks, dark geese, and gallinules.. Dec. 2-Dec. 6.
Maine:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
North Zone..................... Dec. 16-Feb. 5.
South & Coastal Zones.......... Jan. 8-Feb. 28.
Maryland:
Doves.............................. Jan. 11-Jan. 30.
Rails.............................. Nov. 22-Jan. 3.
Woodcock........................... Oct. 1-Oct. 25 & Jan. 30-Mar.
8.
Ducks.............................. Feb. 1-Mar. 8.
Brant.............................. Feb. 1-Mar. 8.
Light Geese........................ Feb. 22-Mar. 8.
Massachusetts:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Oct. 12-Feb.11.
New Hampshire:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Northern Zone.................. Dec. 1-Jan. 12.
Inland Zone.................... Nov. 12-Nov. 26 & Dec. 23-Jan.
19.
Coastal Zone................... Jan. 27-Mar. 10.
New Jersey:
Woodcock:
North Zone..................... Oct. 1-Oct. 18 & Dec. 2-Jan.
31.
South Zone..................... Oct. 1-Nov. 8 & Dec. 9-Dec. 18
& Jan. 1-Jan. 31.
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and
brant:
North Zone..................... Jan. 17-Mar. 10.
South Zone..................... Jan. 24-Mar. 10.
Coastal Zone................... Feb. 1-Mar. 10.
New York:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Long Island Zone............... Nov. 1-Nov. 22 & Dec. 2-Dec. 6
& Jan. 27-Feb. 13.
Northeastern Zone.............. Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Dec. 2-Dec. 13
& Dec. 23-Jan. 13.
Southeastern Zone.............. Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Oct. 21-Nov. 8
& Dec. 30-Jan. 13.
Western Zone................... Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Nov. 4-Dec. 6
& Jan. 13 only.
North Carolina:
Doves.............................. Oct. 7-Oct. 19.
Rails and gallinules............... Dec. 7-Jan. 11.
Woodcock........................... Dec. 2-Dec. 10 & Feb. 1-Feb.
22.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Feb. 1-Feb. 8.
Pennsylvania:
Doves.............................. Nov. 30-Dec. 19.
Rails.............................. Nov. 22-Jan. 3.
Woodcock and snipe................. Sept. 2-Oct. 18 & Nov. 30-Dec.
14 & Dec. 26-Jan. 4.
Gallinules......................... Nov. 22-Jan. 1.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
North Zone..................... Oct. 28-Nov. 18 & Feb. 8-Mar.
10.
South Zone..................... Oct. 21-Nov. 18 & Feb. 15-Mar.
10.
Northwest Zone................. Nov. 30-Dec. 21 & Feb. 10-Mar.
10.
Lake Erie Zone................. Jan. 17-Mar. 10.
Canada, cackling, and white-fronted
geese:
AP Zone........................ Jan. 20-Mar. 10.
RP Zone........................ Mar. 6-Mar. 10.
South Carolina:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Nov. 4-Nov. 22 & Dec. 1-Dec.
11.
Virginia:
Doves.............................. Jan. 21-Jan. 31.
Rails, gallinules.................. Nov. 4-Nov. 13 & Dec. 2-Dec.
26.
Woodcock........................... Oct. 17-Nov. 10 & Dec. 1-Dec.
26 & Jan. 21-Jan. 31.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Dec. 2-Dec. 18 & Feb. 1-Feb. 9.
Canada, cackling, and white-fronted
geese:
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Eastern (AP) Zone.............. Nov. 20-Dec. 1 & Jan. 2-Jan. 15
& Feb. 1-Feb. 23.
Brant.......................... Oct. 17-Dec. 22 & Jan. 1-Jan.
10.
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Arkansas:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Feb. 1-Feb. 15.
Illinois:
Doves.............................. Nov. 15-Dec. 1.
Rails.............................. Sept. 1-Sept. 6 & Nov. 16-Dec.
16.
Woodcock........................... Sept. 1-Oct. 18 & Dec. 3-Dec.
16.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Feb. 10-Mar. 10.
Indiana:
Doves.............................. Oct. 21-Oct. 31 & Jan. 4-Jan.
9.
Woodcock........................... Sept. 20-Oct. 14 & Nov. 29-Jan.
4.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
North Zone..................... Sept. 27-Sept. 30 & Feb. 14-
Mar. 10.
Central Zone................... Oct. 26-Nov. 1 & Feb. 17-Mar.
10.
South Zone..................... Nov. 2-Nov. 8 & Feb. 17-Mar.
10.
Iowa:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Jan. 4-Feb. 1.
Kentucky:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Dec. 2-Dec. 6 & Feb. 1-Feb. 23.
Louisiana:
Doves.............................. Sept. 14-Sept. 30.
Rails and gallinules:
East Zone...................... Nov. 2-Nov. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan.
26.
West Zone...................... Nov. 2-Nov. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan.
26.
Woodcock........................... Nov. 4-Dec. 17.
Ducks:
East Zone...................... Nov. 2-Jan. 29.
West Zone...................... Nov. 2-Jan. 29.
Michigan:
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and Dec. 30-Jan. 12 & Feb. 22-Mar.
gallinules. 10.
Minnesota:
Doves.............................. Nov. 30-Dec. 16.
Rails and snipe.................... Nov. 5-Dec. 16.
Woodcock........................... Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 5-Dec.
16.
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and Dec. 7-Jan. 20.
gallinules.
Mississippi:
Doves.............................. Dec. 10-Dec. 26.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Feb. 1-Mar. 1.
Missouri:
Doves.............................. Nov. 30-Dec. 16.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Sept. 7-Sept. 22 & Feb. 11-Mar.
10.
Tennessee:
Doves.............................. Sept. 29-Sept. 30 & Jan. 16-
Jan. 30.
Rails.............................. Nov. 10-Dec. 14.
Woodcock........................... Nov. 1-Nov. 8 & Dec. 2-Jan. 9 &
Feb. 1-Feb. 15.
Snipe.............................. Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
Gallinules......................... Nov. 10-Dec. 14.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Reelfoot Zone.................. Dec. 2-Dec. 4 & Feb. 1-Feb. 28.
Remainder of the State............. Dec. 2-Dec. 4 & Feb. 1-Feb. 28.
Wisconsin:
Rails, snipe, and gallinules:
North Zone..................... Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 20-Dec.
1.
South Zone..................... Sept. 1-Sept. 27 & Oct. 7-Oct.
11.
Open Water Zone.................... Sept. 1-Oct. 11.
Woodcock........................... Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 5-Dec.
16.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Sept. 14-Sept. 15 & Jan. 10-
Feb. 14.
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CENTRAL FLYWAY
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Kansas:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Low Plains: Early Zone......... Feb. 24-Mar. 10.
Low Plains: Late Zone.......... Feb. 24-Mar. 10.
Southeast Zone................. Feb. 24-Mar. 10.
Montana: \1\
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Zone 1......................... Sept. 18-Sept. 27.
Zone 2......................... Sept. 18-Sept. 27.
Nebraska:
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Ducks, mergansers, and coots: \2\
Zone 1......................... Feb. 25-Mar. 10.
Zone 2......................... Feb. 25-Mar. 10.
Zone 3......................... Closed.
Zone 4......................... Feb. 25-Mar. 10.
New Mexico:
Doves:
North Zone..................... Nov. 30-Dec. 4 & Dec. 21-Jan.
1.
South Zone..................... Oct. 29-Nov. 5 & Nov. 22-Nov.
30.
Band-tailed pigeons:
North Zone..................... Sept. 1-Sept. 14.
South Zone..................... Oct. 1-Oct. 14.
Ducks and coots.................... Sept. 14-Sept. 22.
Sandhill cranes \3\................ Oct. 12-Oct. 25 & Nov. 11-Dec.
31.
Gallinules......................... Nov. 23-Dec. 28.
Sora and Virginia rails............ Nov. 23-Dec. 28.
North Dakota:
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and snipe Sept. 2-Sept. 6.
Sept. 9-Sept. 13.
Oklahoma:
Doves.............................. Feb. 18-Mar. 5.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Low Plains Zones 1 and 2....... Feb. 10-Feb. 24.
Gallinules and rails............... Feb. 1-Mar. 9.
Woodcock........................... Dec. 10-Feb. 9.
Sandhill cranes.................... Jan. 20-Feb. 2.
South Dakota:
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
High Plains.................... Sept. 1-Sept. 8.
Low Plains:
North Zone..................... Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Dec. 4-Dec.
14.
Middle Zone.................... Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Dec. 4-Dec.
14.
South Zone..................... Oct. 1-Oct. 19 & Jan. 8-Jan.
19.
Texas:
Doves.............................. Nov. 15-Dec. 1.
Rails, gallinules, and woodcock.... Jan. 27-Feb. 10.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Low Plains--North and South Jan. 27-Feb. 10.
Zones.
Wyoming:
Doves.............................. Nov. 30-Dec. 16.
Rails.............................. Nov. 10-Dec. 16.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
Zone C1........................ Oct. 14-Oct. 21.
Zone C2........................ Sept. 16-Sept. 20 &Dec. 2-Dec.
4.
Zone C3........................ Same as Zone C2.
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Arizona:
Doves.............................. Sept. 16-Nov. 1.
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and Feb. 1-Feb. 4.
gallinules.
California:
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and
gallinules:
Colorado River Zone............ Feb. 1-Feb. 4.
Southern Zone.................. Feb. 15-Feb. 19.
Southern San Joaquin Valley Feb. 15-Feb. 19.
Zone.
Balance of State Zone.......... Feb. 15-Feb. 19.
Idaho:
Doves.............................. Jan. 23-Mar. 10.
New Mexico:
Dove:
North Zone..................... Nov. 30-Dec. 4 & Dec. 21-Jan.
1.
South Zone..................... Oct. 29-Nov. 5 & Nov. 22-Nov.
30.
Oregon:
Doves:
Zone 1......................... Oct. 1-Nov. 14 & Dec. 15-Dec.
16.
Zone 2......................... Oct. 31-Dec. 16.
Band-tailed pigeons \4\............ Sept. 1-Sept. 14 & Sept. 24-
Dec. 16.
Utah:
Doves.............................. Oct. 31-Dec. 16.
Band-tailed pigeons................ Oct. 31-Dec. 16.
Washington:
Doves.............................. Oct. 31-Dec. 16.
Ducks, mergansers, coots, and dark
geese:
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East Zone...................... Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
West Zone...................... Sept. 21 & Feb. 1.
Light geese and brant.............. Feb. 1.
Wyoming:
Doves.............................. Nov. 30-Dec. 16.
Sora and Virginia rails............ Nov. 10-Dec. 16.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots....... Sept. 14-Sept. 15.
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\1\ In Montana, the limits are 2 daily and 6 in possession.
\2\ In Nebraska, only the portion of Zone 2 that is considered low
plains is open.
\3\ In New Mexico, the limits for sandhill cranes are 3 daily and 6 in
possession.
\4\ In Oregon, no more than 1 pigeon daily in bag or possession.
[FR Doc. 2024-19420 Filed 8-29-24; 8:45 am]
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