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Northwest Territories 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 June 30, 2027, with 8 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the NWT Environment and Climate Change within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 | 25 | – |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against NWT Environment and Climate Change. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
1Daily bag: 25 for residents of Canada, 8 for non-residents. Possession: no limit for residents, 16 for non-residents.
2All ducks, combined. Resident/non-resident bag limits differ; 25 used as primary (resident) daily bag.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 | 15 | – |
1Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-Fronted Geese, and Brant, combined. Daily bag: 15 for residents, 5 for non-residents (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese). Possession: no limit for residents, 10 for non-residents (not more than 4 may be White-fronted Geese).
2Covers Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-Fronted Geese, and Brant combined.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1,2,3,4 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Fall Season – Banks Island / Victoria Island / Queen Elizabeth Islands | 50 | – |
| Sep 1 – Dec 10 Fall Season – NT except Banks Island / Victoria Island / Queen Elizabeth Islands |
1Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. Electronic calls of Snow/Ross's Geese permitted; while using those calls, any other species with an open season may also be hunted. Zone: Banks Island and portions of Victoria Island and Queen Elizabeth Islands in NT.
2Special measures zone: Banks Island and portions of Victoria Island and Queen Elizabeth Islands.
3Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. Electronic calls of Snow/Ross's Geese permitted; while using those calls, any other species with an open season may also be hunted. Zone: Throughout NT except Banks Island, Victoria Island and Queen Elizabeth Islands.
4Special measures zone: Throughout NT except Banks Island, Victoria Island and Queen Elizabeth Islands.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1,2,3,4 | May 1 – May 28 Spring Conservation Order – NT except Banks Island / Victoria Island / Queen Elizabeth Islands | 50 | – |
| May 1 – Jun 30 Spring Conservation Order – Banks Island / Victoria Island / Queen Elizabeth Islands |
1Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. Electronic calls of Snow/Ross's Geese permitted. Zone: Throughout NT except Banks Island, Victoria Island and Queen Elizabeth Islands.
2Spring overabundant species measure for mainland NT (excluding island zones).
3Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. Electronic calls of Snow/Ross's Geese permitted. Zone: Banks Island and portions of Victoria Island and Queen Elizabeth Islands in NT.
4Spring overabundant species measure for Banks Island / Victoria Island / Queen Elizabeth Islands portion of NT.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 | 25 | – |
1Possession limit: no limit.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 | 10 | – |
1Snipe only. Possession: no limit for residents, 20 for non-residents.
2Common Snipe season.
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 July 8, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.