Hunting Colorado this season? Keep these dates and bag limits in your pocket — free in the BlindBook app.
Colorado is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 13 through February 15, 2026, with 27 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Parks and Wildlife within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Zone | Oct 18 – Nov 30 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 11 – Jan 31 Second Segment | |||
| Southeast Zone | Oct 28 – Jan 31 | 6 | 18 |
| Pacific Flyway Eastern | Oct 4 – Jan 16 | 7 | 21 |
| Pacific Flyway Western | Oct 4 – Oct 21 First Segment | 7 | 21 |
| Nov 6 – Jan 31 Second Segment | |||
| Mountain/Foothills Zone | Oct 4 – Nov 30 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 25 – Jan 31 Second Segment |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Parks and Wildlife. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Zone | Sep 13 – Sep 21 | 6 | 18 |
| Southeast Zone | Sep 13 – Sep 21 | 6 | 18 |
| Mountain/Foothills Zone | Sep 13 – Sep 21 | 6 | 18 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Zone | Nov 3 – Feb 15 | 5 | 15 |
| North Park/South Park | Oct 5 – Jan 16 | 5 | 15 |
| Southeast Zone | Nov 3 – Feb 15 | 5 | 15 |
| Pacific Flyway Eastern1 | Oct 4 – Jan 7 | 4 | 12 |
| Pacific Flyway Western2,3 | Oct 4 – Oct 12 First Segment | 4 | 12 |
| Nov 6 – Jan 31 Second Segment | |||
| Mountain/Foothills Zone | Nov 3 – Feb 15 | 5 | 15 |
| San Luis Valley | Oct 4 – Oct 22 First Segment | 5 | 15 |
| Nov 22 – Feb 15 Second Segment |
1Pacific Flyway dark geese end earlier than ducks (Jan 7 vs Jan 16). Corrected per eRegulations.
2Pacific Flyway Western zone dark geese segment 1. Split season per eRegulations. Bag 4/poss 12.
3Pacific Flyway Western zone dark geese segment 2. Split season per eRegulations. Canada/white-fronted/brant.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Zone | Nov 1 – Feb 15 | 50 | 150 |
| Southeast Zone | Nov 1 – Feb 15 | 50 | 150 |
| Pacific Flyway Eastern1 | Oct 4 – Jan 7 | 20 | 60 |
| Pacific Flyway Western2,3 | Oct 4 – Oct 12 First Segment | 20 | 60 |
| Nov 6 – Jan 31 Second Segment | |||
| Mountain/Foothills Zone | Nov 1 – Feb 15 | 50 | 150 |
1Pacific Flyway light geese end earlier than ducks (Jan 7 vs Jan 16). Corrected per eRegulations.
2Pacific Flyway Western zone light geese segment 1. Split season per eRegulations. Bag 20/poss 60.
3Pacific Flyway Western zone light geese segment 2. Split season per eRegulations. Snow/Ross geese.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of Continental Divide (Crane)1,2 | Oct 4 – Nov 30 | 3 | 9 |
1Annual Sandhill Crane Permit ($0) required through CPW license system, plus small game license and HIP
2CPW 2026 brochure publishes in August; 2025-26 is latest official. San Luis Valley and North Park (Jackson County) are CLOSED to crane hunting.
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 2025-2026 season. This data has not yet been verified against official sources for this season. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.