When does Georgia duck season open in 2026–2027?

Georgia duck season opens November 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season, running through January 31, 2027. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

What is the daily duck bag limit in Georgia?

Georgia duck hunters may take 6 ducks per day in the 2026-2027 season. Species sub-limits also apply: Black Duck (1/day), Mottled Duck (1/day), Canvasback (2/day). Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

How much is a non-resident waterfowl license in Georgia?

Georgia non-resident waterfowl license cost for 2026-2027 is ~$134. All non-residents also need the federal Duck Stamp ($25) and HIP registration. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

Does Georgia have an early teal season in 2026?

Yes — Georgia has an early teal season running September 12, 2026 through September 20, 2026. The early teal season allows harvest of blue-winged and green-winged teal before the regular duck season. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

What duck hunting zones does Georgia have?

Georgia uses a single statewide zone for duck season — dates are uniform across the state for 2026-2027. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

When does goose season open in Georgia?

Goose season in Georgia opens September 5, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season. Both Canada geese and light geese (snow, Ross's) may be available — check official regulations for species-specific limits. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

Is there a youth waterfowl hunting day in Georgia?

Yes — Georgia offers a youth waterfowl day November 14, 2026 through November 15, 2026 for 2026-2027. Youth hunters are typically required to be accompanied by a licensed adult. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

What waterfowl species can I hunt in Georgia?

Georgia duck hunters can harvest Black Duck, Mottled Duck, Canvasback, Mallard, Pintail (Northern). Coots are also legal game. Mergansers are available with separate limits. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

Where can I find official Georgia waterfowl regulations?

Official Georgia waterfowl regulations are published by Department of Natural Resources. Regulations are updated annually — always confirm dates and bag limits with the official source before hunting. Georgia hunters use BlindBook to track season dates, log daily harvests, and stay within bag limits across all species in real time. Learn more at blindbook.com. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

What app do duck hunters use in Georgia?

Georgia duck hunters use BlindBook to log hunts, track bag limits by species, coordinate with club members, and access verified season dates — all in one place. BlindBook is free to download at blindbook.com or in the App Store and Google Play. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

When does Georgia duck season open in 2026–2027?

Georgia duck season opens November 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season, running through January 31, 2027. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

What is the daily duck bag limit in Georgia?

Georgia duck hunters may take 6 ducks per day in the 2026-2027 season. Species sub-limits also apply: Black Duck (1/day), Mottled Duck (1/day), Canvasback (2/day). Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

How much is a non-resident waterfowl license in Georgia?

Georgia non-resident waterfowl license cost for 2026-2027 is ~$134. All non-residents also need the federal Duck Stamp ($25) and HIP registration. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

Does Georgia have an early teal season in 2026?

Yes — Georgia has an early teal season running September 12, 2026 through September 20, 2026. The early teal season allows harvest of blue-winged and green-winged teal before the regular duck season. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

What duck hunting zones does Georgia have?

Georgia uses a single statewide zone for duck season — dates are uniform across the state for 2026-2027. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

When does goose season open in Georgia?

Goose season in Georgia opens September 5, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season. Both Canada geese and light geese (snow, Ross's) may be available — check official regulations for species-specific limits. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

Is there a youth waterfowl hunting day in Georgia?

Yes — Georgia offers a youth waterfowl day November 14, 2026 through November 15, 2026 for 2026-2027. Youth hunters are typically required to be accompanied by a licensed adult. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

What waterfowl species can I hunt in Georgia?

Georgia duck hunters can harvest Black Duck, Mottled Duck, Canvasback, Mallard, Pintail (Northern). Coots are also legal game. Mergansers are available with separate limits. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

Where can I find official Georgia waterfowl regulations?

Official Georgia waterfowl regulations are published by Department of Natural Resources. Regulations are updated annually — always confirm dates and bag limits with the official source before hunting. Georgia hunters use BlindBook to track season dates, log daily harvests, and stay within bag limits across all species in real time. Learn more at blindbook.com. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

What app do duck hunters use in Georgia?

Georgia duck hunters use BlindBook to log hunts, track bag limits by species, coordinate with club members, and access verified season dates — all in one place. BlindBook is free to download at blindbook.com or in the App Store and Google Play. Source: Department of Natural Resources, verified 2026-09-06.

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Georgia Waterfowl Seasons 2026-2027

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Read from Department of Natural Resources on September 6, 2026.

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Waterfowl Hunting in Georgia

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 January 31, 2027, with 21 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.

Required Licenses & Stamps

Georgia hunting license
Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp — $25
Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration
Georgia Georgia Waterfowl License

Official Resources

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.

Ducks

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2,3,4	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 Sub-Limits

Species	Daily Bag	Possession
Black Duck Black or Mottled: 1 per day	1	–
Mottled Duck Black or Mottled: 1 per day	1	–
Canvasback	2	–
Mallard only 1 may be a hen	2	–
Pintail (Northern)	1	–
Redhead	2	–
Lesser Scaup Listed as 'Scaup': 1 per day	1	–
Wood Duck	3	–
Long-tailed Duck Counted within 4 sea duck cap of 6-duck bag	3	–
Common Eider only 1 may be a hen · Counted within 4 sea duck cap of 6-duck bag	3	–

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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Early Teal

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide¹	Sep 12 – Sep 20 September Teal	6	18

1Early teal-only season Sept. 12-20

Dark Geese

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2,3,4,5	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

White-fronted Geese

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2	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

Light Geese

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2,3,4,5	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.

Coots

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2,3,4	Nov 21 – Nov 29 Gallinules First Split	15	–
	Nov 21 – Nov 29 First Split	15	45
	Dec 12 – Jan 31 Gallinules Second Split	15	–
	Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split	15	45

1Gallinules (Common Gallinule / moorhen), segment 1 of 2; same dates and bag as coots

2Coot statewide, segment 1 of 2

3Gallinules (Common Gallinule / moorhen), segment 2 of 2

4Coot statewide, segment 2 of 2

Mergansers

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2	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

Youth

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2	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.

Veterans

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2	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.

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Georgia Duck Season — Frequently Asked Questions

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Mallard

Hen limits apply in most states

Teal

Early September season

Sub-limit varies by state

Canvasback

2/day in 2026–27

Sandhill Crane

Permit or draw in most states

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 September 6, 2026. Always confirm with the official regulations before hunting.

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Waterfowl Hunting in Georgia

Required Licenses & Stamps

Georgia hunting license
Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp — $25
Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration
Georgia Georgia Waterfowl License

Official Resources

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2,3,4

Nov 21 – Nov 29

First Split

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.

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Second Split

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.

Species

Daily Bag

Possession

Black Duck

Black or Mottled: 1 per day

–

Mottled Duck

Black or Mottled: 1 per day

–

Canvasback

–

Mallard

only 1 may be a hen

–

Pintail (Northern)

–

Redhead

–

Lesser Scaup

Listed as 'Scaup': 1 per day

–

Wood Duck

–

Long-tailed Duck

Counted within 4 sea duck cap of 6-duck bag

–

Common Eider

only 1 may be a hen · Counted within 4 sea duck cap of 6-duck bag

–

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide¹

Sep 12 – Sep 20

September Teal

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2,3,4,5

Sep 5 – Sep 27

First Split

5 per day, combined

Oct 10 – Oct 25

Second Split

5 per day, combined

Nov 21 – Nov 29

Third Split

5 per day, combined

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Fourth Split

5 per day, combined

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2

Oct 10 – Oct 25

October Segment

Combined with Snow Goose in table

Nov 21 – Nov 29

November Segment

Combined with Snow Goose in table

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Winter Segment

Combined with Snow Goose in table

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2,3,4,5

Oct 10 – Oct 25

First Split

Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose combined. Note: source lists both species in one row — likely light geese (snow) combined with white-fronted.

Nov 21 – Nov 29

Second Split

Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose combined.

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Third Split

Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose combined.

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2,3,4

Nov 21 – Nov 29

Gallinules First Split

–

Nov 21 – Nov 29

First Split

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Gallinules Second Split

–

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2

Nov 21 – Nov 29

First Split

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2

Nov 14 – Nov 15

Youth/Vet Days

Youth under 16 only; adult (18+) must accompany youth into the field but may not hunt

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2

Nov 14 – Nov 15

Active duty military and veterans; all other license requirements and bag limits apply

Georgia Duck Season — Frequently Asked Questions