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Nevada is part of the Pacific Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 27 through January 31, 2027, with 14 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Wildlife within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 4 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Jan 7 – Jan 25 Late Split | |||
| Northeast Zone1 | Sep 27 – Dec 2 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Dec 13 – Jan 19 Late Split | |||
| South/Central Zone1 | Oct 11 – Oct 19 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Oct 22 – Jan 25 Late Split |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Wood Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Hooded Merganser | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard Max 2 hens | 7 | 21 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
1Verified: Duck dates corrected per eRegulations. 7/21 confirmed. Zone names in DB differ from NDOW (North=Northwest, South/Central=South). Missing: coots (25/75), youth hunts, Moapa Valley sub-zone, separate scaup dates. Pintail already at 3/9.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
| Northeast Zone2 | Sep 27 – Jan 19 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
| South/Central Zone3 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
1Simplified: actual season has 2 splits (Oct 11-Jan 4, Jan 7-25). DB has single segment. Verified: 5/15 Canada/Cackling/Brant confirmed. Dates corrected to match zone-specific splits. White-fronted separate at 10/30. Note: actual season has 2 splits per zone; DB simplified to single segment with overall span.
2Simplified: actual season has 2 splits (Sept 27-Dec 2, Dec 13-Jan 19). DB has single segment. Verified: 5/15 Canada/Cackling/Brant confirmed. Dates corrected to match zone-specific splits. White-fronted separate at 10/30. Note: actual season has 2 splits per zone; DB simplified to single segment with overall span.
3Simplified: actual season has 2 splits (Oct 11-19, Oct 22-Jan 25). DB has single segment. Verified: 5/15 Canada/Cackling/Brant confirmed. Dates corrected to match zone-specific splits. White-fronted separate at 10/30. Note: actual season has 2 splits per zone; DB simplified to single segment with overall span.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 20 | 60 |
| Northeast Zone1 | Sep 27 – Jan 19 Regular Season | 20 | 60 |
| South/Central Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 31 Regular Season | 20 | 60 |
1Verified: 20/60 Snow/Ross confirmed per eRegulations. Dates corrected per zone. Missing: extended conservation season Feb 23-Mar 8. Ruby Valley closed during conservation order.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Hunt Area (Churchill, Lyon and Pershing counties)1,2,3 | Oct 17 – Jan 3 First segment | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 6 – Jan 31 Second segment |
1Draw permit (750 total); one swan per permit, max two permits per hunter; possession of 2 requires two permits. Closes for the year if 10 trumpeter swans are harvested; head/neck check within 3 days of harvest
2From NDOW Commission Regulation CR-26-10 memo (Feb 2026) for 2026-27; memo notes adoption pending federal frameworks — INFERRED adopted per NDOW's normal cycle but not directly confirmed. 750 permits total; max two permits per hunter; season closes if 10 trumpeter swans harvested; harvested swan head/neck must be presented to NDOW within 3 days for species verification.
3Same 750-permit draw covers both segments; same trumpeter-quota closure and 3-day check requirement
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 has not yet been verified against official sources for this season. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.