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Alaska is part of the Pacific Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through January 22, 2027, with 40 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Fish and Game within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1,2,3,4 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 10 | 30 |
| Oct 8 – Jan 22 Pribilof/Aleutian (Unit 10 except Unimak Is.) | |||
| Southeast Zone1,5,6 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | 7 | 21 |
| Dec 16 – Dec 31 Second Split | |||
| Gulf Coast Zone7,8,9,10 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 | 24 |
| Oct 8 – Jan 22 Pribilof/Aleutian | |||
| Kodiak Zone11,12 | Oct 8 – Jan 22 | 7 | 21 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
1No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide.
2Northern Units 11-13, 17-26.
3No more than 2 canvasback/day, 6 in possession. Sea ducks residents: 10/day, 20 in possession; harlequin ≤6/day 12 possession, long-tailed ≤6/day 12 possession. Sea ducks nonresidents: 7/day, 20/season, ≤4 each species. Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide.
4Unit 10 (except Unimak Island). Pribilof/Aleutian zone.
5No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. Season also open Dec. 16-Dec. 31 (split). Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide.
6Season split: Sept. 1-Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Dec. 31; closed Dec. 1-15.
7No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. Units 5 and 6 Canada goose season starts Sept. 28. Units 7 and 15 long-tailed duck limit: 1/day, 2 in possession. Unit 15C harlequin: 2/day, 4 possession; eiders (king/common): 1/day, 2 possession.
8Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16.
9No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. Resident sea ducks: 10/day, 20 in possession; nonresident sea ducks: 7/day, 20 per season, no more than 4 each of any species. Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide.
10Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.).
11No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. Resident sea ducks: 10/day, 20 in possession; nonresident sea ducks: 4/day, 10 per season, no more than 2 each of any species. Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide.
12Kodiak Unit 8.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1,2,3 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 4 | 12 |
| Oct 8 – Jan 22 Pribilof/Aleutian (Unit 10 except Unimak Is.) | |||
| Southeast Zone4,5 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | 4 | 12 |
| Gulf Coast Zone2,6,7 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 4 | 12 |
| Oct 8 – Jan 22 Pribilof/Aleutian | |||
| Kodiak Zone8,9 | Oct 8 – Jan 22 | 4 | 12 |
1Canada Geese: 4/day, 12 possession (Units 17 and 18: 3/day, 9 in possession). White-fronted Geese: 4/day, 12 possession (Units 17 and 18: 6/day, 18 in possession).
2Canada Geese: 6/day, 18 in possession. White-fronted Geese: 6/day, 18 in possession.
3Unit 10 (except Unimak Island). Pribilof/Aleutian zone.
4Canada Geese: 4/day, 12 possession. White-fronted Geese: 4/day, 12 possession. Season also open Dec. 16-Dec. 31.
5Season split: Sept. 1-Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Dec. 31; closed Dec. 1-15.
6Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.).
7Canada Geese 4/day, 12 possession (Units 5 and 6 season starts Sept. 28-Dec. 16; Unit 9: 3/day, 9 in possession; Unit 6D Middleton Island by registration permit only, 1 goose per permit). White-fronted Geese 4/day, 12 possession (Unit 9 and Unimak Island Unit 10: 6/day, 18 possession).
8Canada Geese: 1/day, 2 in possession. White-fronted Geese: 4/day, 12 in possession.
9Unit 8.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Oct 8 – Nov 27 Pribilof/Aleutian Brant | 2 | 6 |
| North Zone | Sep 1 – Oct 21 | 2 | 6 |
| Southeast Zone | Sep 1 – Oct 21 | 2 | 6 |
| Kodiak Zone | Oct 8 – Nov 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Gulf Coast Zone2 | Oct 1 – Nov 20 | 2 | 6 |
| Oct 8 – Nov 27 Pribilof/Aleutian |
1Unit 10 except Unimak Island.
2Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.).
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1,2,3 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 6 | 18 |
| Oct 8 – Jan 22 Pribilof/Aleutian (Unit 10 except Unimak Is.) | |||
| Southeast Zone4,5,6,7 | Sep 1 – Dec 31 | 6 | 18 |
| Sep 1 – Nov 30 | |||
| Gulf Coast Zone1,8,9,10 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 6 | 18 |
| Oct 8 – Jan 22 Pribilof/Aleutian | |||
| Kodiak Zone9 | Oct 8 – Jan 22 | 6 | 18 |
1White Geese (snow and Ross's): 6/day, 18 in possession.
2Units 11-13, 17-26.
3Unit 10 (except Unimak Island). Pribilof/Aleutian zone.
4White Geese (snow and Ross's): 6/day, 18 in possession. Season closed Dec. 1-15.
5Units 1-4. Season: Sept. 1–Nov. 30 and Dec. 16–Dec. 31.
6White Geese (snow and Ross's): 6/day, 18 in possession. Season also open Dec. 16-Dec. 31.
7Season split: Sept. 1-Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Dec. 31; closed Dec. 1-15.
8Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16.
9White Geese: 6/day, 18 in possession.
10Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.).
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Season | 15 | 45 |
| Southeast Zone | Sep 27 – Dec 31 Regular Season | 15 | 45 |
| Kodiak Zone | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Season | 15 | 45 |
| Gulf Coast Zone | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Season | 15 | 45 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Crane Zone1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 3 | 9 |
| Southeast Crane Zone (Units 1-4)2,3 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec 16 – Dec 31 Second split | |||
| Kodiak Crane Zone (Unit 8)4 | Oct 8 – Jan 22 | 2 | 6 |
| Gulf Coast Crane Zone5 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 2 | 6 |
| Pribilof/Aleutian Crane Zone6 | Oct 8 – Jan 22 | 2 | 6 |
1Unit 17: 2/day, 6 in possession.
2Season also open Dec. 16–31 per zone dates. Units 1-4.
3AK hunting license + HIP; nontoxic shot required
4Unit 8.
5Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16.
6Unit 10 (except Unimak Island).
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Unit 17 (permit RT417)1,2 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 3 | 3 |
| Swan Unit 18 (permit RT518)2,3 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 3 | 3 |
| Swan Unit 23 (permit RT523)2,4 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 3 | 3 |
| Swan Unit 22 (permit RT522)2,5 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 3 | 3 |
1Registration permit RT417 required. 3 swans per permit. 1 permit per hunter.
2Permit available online at hunt.alaska.gov or ADF&G offices beginning July 2.
3Registration permit RT518 required. 3 swans per permit. 1 permit per hunter.
4Registration permit RT523 required. 3 swans per permit. 1 permit per hunter.
5Registration permit RT522 required. 3 swans per permit. 1 permit per hunter.
Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data was verified on July 16, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.