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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Nunavut is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from August 15 through June 30, 2027, with 15 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.
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bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Nunavut except the portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Throughout Nunavut except James Bay south of 55°N | 25 25/day for residents of Canada; 8/day for non-residents. No possession limit for residents; 24 for non-residents. | – |
| The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of 55°N latitude and east of 80°15'W longitude3,4 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 James Bay south of 55°N, east of 80°15'W | 6 Not more than 1 may be a Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal; not more than 4 may be American Black Ducks. Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal. | 18 |
| The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N and west of longitude 80°15'W4,5 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 James Bay south of 55°N, west of 80°15'W | 6 Not more than 1 may be a Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 2 may be American Black Ducks. Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 6 American Black Ducks. | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks (general) The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of 55°N latitude and east of 80°15'W longitude · Sep 1–Dec 10 · Aggregate limit | 6 | 18 |
| Ducks (general) The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N and west of longitude 80°15'W · Sep 1–Dec 10 · Aggregate limit | 6 | 18 |
| Ducks (general) Throughout Nunavut except the portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N · 25/day residents, 8/day non-residents | 25 | – |
| Black Duck The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of 55°N latitude and east of 80°15'W longitude · Not more than 4/day | 4 | – |
| Black Duck The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N and west of longitude 80°15'W · Not more than 2/day; not more than 6 in possession | 2 | 6 |
| Blue-winged Teal Not more than 1/day; not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
125/day for residents of Canada; 8/day for non-residents. No possession limit for residents; 24 for non-residents.
2North of 60th parallel shooting hours apply to most of this zone. Daily bag and possession limits differ by residency.
3Not more than 1 may be a Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 may be Blue-winged Teal; not more than 4 may be American Black Ducks. Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal.
4South of 60th parallel shooting hours apply. Barrow's Goldeneye daily bag/possession limit is 1 (species at risk).
5Not more than 1 may be a Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 2 may be American Black Ducks. Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 6 American Black Ducks.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of 55°N latitude and east of 80°15'W longitude1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 James Bay south of 55°N, east of 80°15'W | 15 15/day residents; 5/day non-residents (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese). Possession: 20 for residents; 20 for non-residents (not more than 6 may be White-fronted Geese). | 20 |
| Throughout Nunavut except the portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N3,4 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Throughout Nunavut except James Bay south of 55°N | 15 15/day residents; 5/day non-residents (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese). No possession limit for residents; 15 for non-residents (not more than 6 may be White-fronted Geese). | – |
| The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N and west of longitude 80°15'W5,6 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 James Bay south of 55°N, west of 80°15'W | 15 15/day residents (not more than 5 may be Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination); 5/day non-residents (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese). Residents: no possession limit. Non-residents: 15 White-fronted Geese and Brant combined (not more than 6 White-fronted Geese) and no limit for Canada Geese and Cackling Geese. | – |
115/day residents; 5/day non-residents (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese). Possession: 20 for residents; 20 for non-residents (not more than 6 may be White-fronted Geese).
2Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-Fronted Geese combined.
315/day residents; 5/day non-residents (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese). No possession limit for residents; 15 for non-residents (not more than 6 may be White-fronted Geese).
4Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-Fronted Geese combined. Includes White-fronted Geese in the same combined season.
515/day residents (not more than 5 may be Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination); 5/day non-residents (not more than 2 may be White-fronted Geese). Residents: no possession limit. Non-residents: 15 White-fronted Geese and Brant combined (not more than 6 White-fronted Geese) and no limit for Canada Geese and Cackling Geese.
6Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-Fronted Geese combined. Resident sub-limit: no more than 5 Canada/Cackling Geese.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Nunavut1,2,3 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Early Season | 50 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. | – |
| Sep 1 – Dec 10 Regular Season | 50 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be hunted. | – | |
| May 1 – Jun 30 Spring Season | 50 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. | – |
1Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used.
2Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. No possession limit. Special measures for overabundant species.
3Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese may be used. While hunting those species with those calls, any other species of migratory bird for which it is open season may be hunted.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throughout Nunavut except the portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N1 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Throughout Nunavut except James Bay south of 55°N | 25 | – |
| The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N and west of longitude 80°15'W1 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 James Bay south of 55°N, west of 80°15'W | 25 | – |
| The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of 55°N latitude and east of 80°15'W longitude1 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 James Bay south of 55°N, east of 80°15'W | 25 | – |
1No possession limit.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N and west of longitude 80°15'W1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Snipe | 10 No possession limit for residents; 30 for non-residents. | – |
| Throughout Nunavut except the portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of latitude 55°N2,3 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Snipe | 10 No possession limit for residents of Canada; 30 for non-residents of Canada. | – |
| The portion of the islands and waters of James Bay south of 55°N latitude and east of 80°15'W longitude1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Snipe | 10 No possession limit for residents; 30 for non-residents. | – |
1No possession limit for residents; 30 for non-residents.
2Common Snipe (Wilson's Snipe) season.
3No possession limit for residents of Canada; 30 for non-residents of Canada.
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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