Read from Department of Natural Resources on September 27, 2026.
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Georgia is part of the Atlantic Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 5 through February 28, 2027, with 27 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Natural Resources within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Season dates, bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice. You are solely responsible for verifying current regulations with your state or provincial wildlife agency before every hunt.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4 | Nov 21 – Nov 29 First Split | 6 No more than 4 may be sea ducks. Black/Mottled: 1/day; Canvasback: 2/day; Fulvous Whistling: 1/day; Mallard: 2/day (only 1 hen); Pintail: 1/day; Redhead: 2/day; Scaup: 1/day; Wood Duck: 3/day. Sea Ducks (Scoter, Eider, Long-tailed duck): Eider 3/day (1 hen max); Long-tailed duck: 3/day; Scoter: 3/day. | 18 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split | 6 No more than 4 may be sea ducks. Black/Mottled: 1/day; Canvasback: 2/day; Fulvous Whistling: 1/day; Mallard: 2/day (only 1 hen); Pintail: 1/day; Redhead: 2/day; Scaup: 1/day; Wood Duck: 3/day. Sea Ducks: Eider 3/day (1 hen max); Long-tailed duck: 3/day; Scoter: 3/day. | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Canvasback Black or Mottled 1 per day Canvasback 2 per day Fulvous Whistling 1 per day Mallard 2 per day (only 1 may be a hen) Pintail 1 per day Redhead 2 per day Scaup 1 per day Wood Duck 3 per day | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard no more than 1 hen · Black or Mottled 1 per day Canvasback 2 per day Fulvous Whistling 1 per day Mallard 2 per day (only 1 may be a hen) Pintail 1 per day Redhead 2 per day Scaup 1 per day Wood Duck 3 per day | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) Black or Mottled 1 per day Canvasback 2 per day Fulvous Whistling 1 per day Mallard 2 per day (only 1 may be a hen) Pintail 1 per day Redhead 2 per day Scaup 1 per day Wood Duck 3 per day | 1 | 3 |
| Redhead Black or Mottled 1 per day Canvasback 2 per day Fulvous Whistling 1 per day Mallard 2 per day (only 1 may be a hen) Pintail 1 per day Redhead 2 per day Scaup 1 per day Wood Duck 3 per day | 2 | 6 |
| Wood Duck Black or Mottled 1 per day Canvasback 2 per day Fulvous Whistling 1 per day Mallard 2 per day (only 1 may be a hen) Pintail 1 per day Redhead 2 per day Scaup 1 per day Wood Duck 3 per day | 3 | 9 |
| Harlequin Duck closed | 0 | 0 |
| Black Duck combined with Mottled Duck | 1 | 3 |
| Mottled Duck combined with Black Duck | 1 | 3 |
| Greater Scaup combined with Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup combined with Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Common Eider no more than 1 hen · combined with King Eider; sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| King Eider no more than 1 hen · combined with Common Eider; sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Long-tailed Duck sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Scoter (Black) combined with Scoter (Surf), Scoter (White-winged); sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Scoter (Surf) combined with Scoter (Black), Scoter (White-winged); sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Scoter (White-winged) combined with Scoter (Black), Scoter (Surf); sea-duck aggregate: no more than 4 sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks) combined | 3 | 9 |
| Common Merganser combined with Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser; separate merganser line (5 per day), no hooded sub-limit stated | 5 | 15 |
| Hooded Merganser combined with Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser; separate merganser line (5 per day), no hooded sub-limit stated | 5 | 15 |
| Red-breasted Merganser combined with Common Merganser, Hooded Merganser; separate merganser line (5 per day), no hooded sub-limit stated | 5 | 15 |
1No more than 4 may be sea ducks. Black/Mottled: 1/day; Canvasback: 2/day; Fulvous Whistling: 1/day; Mallard: 2/day (only 1 hen); Pintail: 1/day; Redhead: 2/day; Scaup: 1/day; Wood Duck: 3/day. Sea Ducks (Scoter, Eider, Long-tailed duck): Eider 3/day (1 hen max); Long-tailed duck: 3/day; Scoter: 3/day.
2Duck season statewide, segment 1 of 2
3No more than 4 may be sea ducks. Black/Mottled: 1/day; Canvasback: 2/day; Fulvous Whistling: 1/day; Mallard: 2/day (only 1 hen); Pintail: 1/day; Redhead: 2/day; Scaup: 1/day; Wood Duck: 3/day. Sea Ducks: Eider 3/day (1 hen max); Long-tailed duck: 3/day; Scoter: 3/day.
4Duck season statewide, segment 2 of 2
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Sep 12 – Sep 20 September Teal | 6 | 18 |
1Early teal-only season Sept. 12-20
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4,5 | Sep 5 – Sep 27 First Split | 5 5 per day, combined | 15 |
| Oct 10 – Oct 25 Second Split | 5 5 per day, combined | 15 | |
| Nov 21 – Nov 29 Third Split | 5 5 per day, combined | 15 | |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Fourth Split | 5 5 per day, combined | 15 |
15 per day, combined
2Canada Goose statewide season, segment 1 of 4
3Canada Goose statewide season, segment 2 of 4
4Canada Goose statewide season, segment 3 of 4
5Canada Goose statewide season, segment 4 of 4
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Oct 10 – Oct 25 October Segment | 5 Combined with Snow Goose in table | 15 |
| Nov 21 – Nov 29 November Segment | 5 Combined with Snow Goose in table | 15 | |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Winter Segment | 5 Combined with Snow Goose in table | 15 |
1Combined with Snow Goose in table
2Source lists 'Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose' together with a combined 5/day bag
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4,5 | Oct 10 – Oct 25 First Split | 5 Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose combined. Note: source lists both species in one row — likely light geese (snow) combined with white-fronted. | 15 |
| Nov 21 – Nov 29 Second Split | 5 Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose combined. | 15 | |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Third Split | 5 Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose combined. | 15 |
1Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose combined. Note: source lists both species in one row — likely light geese (snow) combined with white-fronted.
2Source lists 'Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose' together. Filed under light_geese; white_fronted_geese may need separate row. Segment 1 of 3.
3Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose combined.
4Source lists 'Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose' together; segment 2 of 3.
5Source lists 'Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose' together; segment 3 of 3.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Nov 21 – Nov 29 First Split | 15 | – |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split | 15 | – |
1Coot statewide, segment 1 of 2
2Coot statewide, segment 2 of 2
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Nov 21 – Nov 29 Gallinules First Split | 15 | – |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Gallinules Second Split | 15 | – |
1Gallinules (Common Gallinule / moorhen), segment 1 of 2; same dates and bag as coots
2Gallinules (Common Gallinule / moorhen), segment 2 of 2
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Nov 21 – Nov 29 First Split | 5 | 15 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split | 5 | 15 |
1Merganser season, segment 1 of 2
2Merganser season, segment 2 of 2
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Nov 14 – Nov 15 Youth/Vet Days | 6 Youth under 16 only; adult (18+) must accompany youth into the field but may not hunt | 18 |
1Youth under 16 only; adult (18+) must accompany youth into the field but may not hunt
2Youth under 16 may hunt waterfowl or geese. An adult at least 18 years of age must accompany the youth but may not hunt.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Nov 14 – Nov 15 | 6 Active duty military and veterans; all other license requirements and bag limits apply | 18 |
1Active duty military and veterans; all other license requirements and bag limits apply
2Federal Youth, Active Duty Military, & Veterans Waterfowl Days.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4,5 | Sep 5 – Oct 11 Mourning Dove | 15 | – |
| Nov 7 – Feb 28 Crow | – No limit. Electronic calls may be used. Crows may be taken outside these dates only when causing agricultural damage. | – | |
| Nov 15 – Feb 28 Common Snipe (Wilson's) | 8 | – | |
| Nov 21 – Nov 29 Mourning Dove | 15 | – | |
| Dec 5 – Jan 18 American Woodcock | 3 | – | |
| Dec 19 – Jan 31 Mourning Dove | 15 | – |
1No limit. Electronic calls may be used. Crows may be taken outside these dates only when causing agricultural damage.
2No bag limit stated.
3Three splits: Sept. 5-Oct. 11, Nov. 21-Nov. 29, Dec. 19-Jan. 31
4Second split of Mourning Dove season.
5Third split of Mourning Dove season.
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Checked October 16, 2026.
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