Read from Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service on August 8, 2026.
Seasons and limits change, and corrections are issued mid-season. Confirm with Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service before you hunt.
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New Brunswick is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through February 24, 2027, with 17 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service under the Migratory Birds Convention Act.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 21,2Northern New Brunswick — Miramichi, Chaleur Bay | Oct 1 – Jan 15 | 6 Not more than 1 may be Barrow's Goldeneye. Excludes Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders, and Scoters. | 18 |
| Zone 11,2Southern New Brunswick — Saint John River Valley, Bay of Fundy | Oct 15 – Jan 29 | 6 Not more than 1 may be Barrow's Goldeneye. Excludes Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders, and Scoters. | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks (general) Excludes Harlequin Ducks, Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders, Scoters | 6 | 18 |
1Not more than 1 may be Barrow's Goldeneye. Excludes Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders, and Scoters.
2Possession limit not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 21,2,3,4Northern New Brunswick — Miramichi, Chaleur Bay | Sep 1 – Sep 15 Early Season | 5 Plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination. | 20 |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 Regular Season | 5 All geese combined. | 20 | |
| Zone 11,2,3,4Southern New Brunswick — Saint John River Valley, Bay of Fundy | Sep 1 – Sep 15 Early Season | 5 Plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination. | 20 |
| Oct 15 – Jan 14 Regular Season | 5 All geese combined. | 20 |
1Plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination.
2All geese combined. Early September segment with additional Canada/Cackling Goose allowance.
3All geese combined.
4All geese combined. Possession limit 20.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11,2,3,4Southern New Brunswick — Saint John River Valley, Bay of Fundy | Oct 15 – Nov 1 First Split | 6 Not more than 4 may be Scoters. Not an open season for Eiders. | 12 |
| Nov 2 – Dec 31 Second Split | 6 Not more than 2 may be Eiders (of which not more than 1 may be female), not more than 4 may be Scoters. This is the only season for Eiders. | 12 | |
| Jan 1 – Jan 5 Third Split | 6 Not more than 4 may be Scoters. Not an open season for Eiders. | 12 | |
| Feb 1 – Feb 24 Fourth Split | 6 Not more than 4 may be Scoters. Not an open season for Eiders. | 12 | |
| Zone 21,2,3,5Northern New Brunswick — Miramichi, Chaleur Bay | Oct 1 – Nov 1 First Split | 6 Not more than 4 may be Scoters. Not an open season for Eiders. | 12 |
| Nov 2 – Dec 31 Second Split | 6 Not more than 2 may be Eiders (of which not more than 1 may be female), not more than 4 may be Scoters. This is the only season for Eiders. | 12 | |
| Jan 1 – Jan 15 Third Split | 6 Not more than 4 may be Scoters. Not an open season for Eiders. | 12 |
1Not more than 4 may be Scoters. Not an open season for Eiders.
2Combined season: Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders, and Scoters. Eiders not included this segment.
3Not more than 2 may be Eiders (of which not more than 1 may be female), not more than 4 may be Scoters. This is the only season for Eiders.
4Combined season: Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders, and Scoters. Possession limit: 12 (not more than 4 may be Eiders and not more than 8 may be Scoters).
5Combined season: Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders, and Scoters. Possession limit: 12 (not more than 4 may be Eiders, not more than 8 may be Scoters).
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11,2Southern New Brunswick — Saint John River Valley, Bay of Fundy | Sep 15 – Nov 30 | 8 | 16 |
| Oct 15 – Jan 14 | 10 | 20 | |
| Zone 22,3Northern New Brunswick — Miramichi, Chaleur Bay | Sep 15 – Nov 30 | 8 | 16 |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | 10 | 20 |
1Woodcock season. Lead shot allowed for woodcock (non-toxic shot exemption stated in regulations).
2Snipe (Common Snipe/Wilson's Snipe) season.
3Woodcock season.
Season dates and bag limits are verified against the Migratory Birds Regulations published by Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data was verified on August 8, 2026. Always confirm with the official regulations before hunting.
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