Hunting Georgia this season? Keep these dates and bag limits in your pocket — free in the BlindBook app.
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 6 through September 21, 2026, with 15 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.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Department of Natural Resources. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Sep 13 – Sep 21 | 6 | 18 |
1Teal-only early season listed separately from regular duck season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Sep 6 – Sep 28 September Canada Goose | 5 | 15 |
| Oct 11 – Oct 26 Early Season | |||
| Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | |||
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Oct 11 – Oct 26 Early Season | 5 | 15 |
| Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | |||
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
1Snow, blue, Ross's geese. GA includes white-fronted in light goose aggregate. Verified from eRegulations.
2Snow, blue, Ross's geese
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | 5 | 15 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
1Max 2 hooded mergansers per day. Concurrent with duck season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 15 – Nov 16 Youth/Vet Days | 6 | 18 |
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 May 22, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.