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Oklahoma is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 12 through March 30, 2027, with 37 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 Conservation within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 21,2 | Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split | |||
| Zone 11,3 | Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split | |||
| Panhandle and Plains1,4 | Oct 10 – Jan 13 | 6 | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard no more than 2 hens | 5 | 15 |
| Wood Duck | 3 | 9 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Zone 1, Zone 2 · scaup limit (1) | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Panhandle and Plains · scaup limit (1); species not differentiated on page | 1 | 3 |
1No more than 5 mallards (only 2 may be hens), 3 wood ducks, 3 pintails, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup. Mergansers included in duck daily limit.
2Zones 1 & 2 share the same split dates; Zone 2 row.
3Zones 1 & 2 share the same split dates; Zone 1 row.
4Panhandle Counties — High Plains Mallard Management Unit
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Sep 12 – Sep 20 September Teal | – | – |
1Linked to /hunting/regs/september-teal-geese-sandhill-cranes
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | Sep 12 – Sep 21 Special Resident Canada Goose | – | – |
| Nov 7 – Dec 6 First Split | |||
| Nov 7 – Dec 6 First Split | |||
| Dec 12 – Feb 7 White-Fronted Geese Second Split | |||
| Dec 12 – Feb 14 Second Split |
1White-fronted geese
2White-Fronted Geese listed separately from Dark Geese on page; no zone specified
3Resident Canada Goose only
4Early September special season for resident Canada Geese
5Canada geese and other dark geese
6No zone specified on page for Dark Geese; treated as statewide
7White-fronted geese only
8White-fronted goose season closes slightly earlier (Feb 7) than dark geese (Feb 14)
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Nov 7 – Dec 6 First Split | – | – |
| Dec 12 – Feb 14 Second Split |
1Snow geese and Ross's geese
2No zone specified on page for Light Geese; treated as statewide
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Feb 15 – Mar 30 Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS) | – | – |
1Light geese (snow/Ross's) only under Conservation Order
2No zone specified on page; treated as statewide
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Nov 14 – Jan 31 | 15 | 45 |
| Zone 12 | Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split | |||
| Panhandle and Plains3 | Oct 10 – Jan 13 | 15 | 45 |
| Zone 22 | Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split |
1Daily limit of 15 coots stated. Coot season dates inferred from Zones 1 & 2 duck season dates as coots are not given separate dates. Panhandle likely Oct 10–Jan 13 but not explicitly stated for coots.
2Coots daily limit is 15; season dates same as duck season for Zones 1 & 2
3Coots daily limit is 15; season dates same as duck season for Panhandle zone
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Oct 17 – Jan 17 | – | – |
1No zone breakdown given on page
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle and Plains1,2 | Oct 3 – Oct 3 First Youth/Veteran/Military Day | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 30 – Jan 30 Second Youth/Veteran/Military Day | |||
| Zone 23,4 | Nov 7 – Nov 7 First Youth/Veteran/Military Day | 6 | 18 |
| Feb 6 – Feb 6 Second Youth/Veteran/Military Day | |||
| Zone 13,4 | Nov 7 – Nov 7 First Youth/Veteran/Military Day | 6 | 18 |
| Feb 6 – Feb 6 Second Youth/Veteran/Military Day |
15 mallards (2 hens max), 3 wood ducks, 3 pintails, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup. Mergansers and geese included.
2Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties. Youth must be 15 or younger; adult (18+) must accompany but cannot hunt waterfowl.
35 mallards (2 hens max), 3 wood ducks, 3 pintails, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup. Mergansers, coots, and geese also included.
4All counties excluding Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver. Youth must be 15 or younger; adult (18+) must accompany but cannot hunt waterfowl.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3 | Oct 3 – Oct 3 Panhandle counties — pre-season day | – | – |
| Nov 7 – Nov 7 Zones 1 & 2 — pre-season day | |||
| Jan 30 – Jan 30 Panhandle counties — post-season day | |||
| Feb 6 – Feb 6 Zones 1 & 2 — post-season day | |||
| Panhandle and Plains4,5 | Oct 3 – Oct 3 First Youth/Veteran/Military Day | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 30 – Jan 30 Second Youth/Veteran/Military Day | |||
| Zone 26,7 | Nov 7 – Nov 7 First Youth/Veteran/Military Day | 6 | 18 |
| Feb 6 – Feb 6 Second Youth/Veteran/Military Day | |||
| Zone 16,7 | Nov 7 – Nov 7 First Youth/Veteran/Military Day | 6 | 18 |
| Feb 6 – Feb 6 Second Youth/Veteran/Military Day |
1Youth (17 or younger with adult), veterans, and active military only; species limits same as regular seasons
2From ODWC 2026-27 special hunt days page. Bag limits mirror the regular seasons (not numeric on the page).
3Youth, veterans, and active military only; species limits same as regular seasons
45 mallards (2 hens max), 3 wood ducks, 3 pintails, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup. Mergansers and geese included.
5Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties. Veterans (per 38 U.S.C. §101) and active duty members including National Guard/Reserves on active duty (not for training) may participate.
65 mallards (2 hens max), 3 wood ducks, 3 pintails, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 1 scaup. Mergansers, coots, and geese also included.
7All counties excluding Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver. Veterans per 38 U.S.C. §101 and active duty members including National Guard/Reserves on active duty (not for training) may participate.
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 August 1, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.