When does Oklahoma duck season open in 2026–2027?

Oklahoma duck season opens October 10, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season, running through January 31, 2027. Multiple zones have different opening dates — confirm which zone covers your hunting location. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

What is the daily duck bag limit in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma duck hunters may take 6 ducks per day in the 2026-2027 season. Species sub-limits also apply: Mallard (5/day), Wood Duck (3/day), Pintail (Northern) (3/day). Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

How much is a non-resident waterfowl license in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma non-resident waterfowl license cost for 2026-2027 is ~$269. All non-residents also need the federal Duck Stamp ($25) and HIP registration. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

Does Oklahoma have an early teal season in 2026?

Yes — Oklahoma has an early teal season running September 12, 2026 through September 20, 2026. The early teal season allows harvest of blue-winged and green-winged teal before the regular duck season. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

What duck hunting zones does Oklahoma have?

Oklahoma uses 3 hunting zones for duck season in 2026-2027: Panhandle and Plains, Zone 1, Zone 2. Season dates may differ by zone — confirm which zone covers your hunting location. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

When does goose season open in Oklahoma?

Goose season in Oklahoma opens September 12, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season. Both Canada geese and light geese (snow, Ross's) may be available — check official regulations for species-specific limits. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

Is there a youth waterfowl hunting day in Oklahoma?

Yes — Oklahoma offers a youth waterfowl day November 7, 2026 for 2026-2027. Youth hunters are typically required to be accompanied by a licensed adult. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

What waterfowl species can I hunt in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma duck hunters can harvest Mallard, Wood Duck, Pintail (Northern), Redhead, Canvasback. Coots are also legal game. Sandhill crane seasons are also available. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

Where can I find official Oklahoma waterfowl regulations?

Official Oklahoma waterfowl regulations are published by Department of Wildlife Conservation. Regulations are updated annually — always confirm dates and bag limits with the official source before hunting. Oklahoma hunters use BlindBook to track season dates, log daily harvests, and stay within bag limits across all species in real time. Learn more at blindbook.com. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

What app do duck hunters use in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma duck hunters use BlindBook to log hunts, track bag limits by species, coordinate with club members, and access verified season dates — all in one place. BlindBook is free to download at blindbook.com or in the App Store and Google Play. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

When does Oklahoma duck season open in 2026–2027?

Oklahoma duck season opens October 10, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season, running through January 31, 2027. Multiple zones have different opening dates — confirm which zone covers your hunting location. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

What is the daily duck bag limit in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma duck hunters may take 6 ducks per day in the 2026-2027 season. Species sub-limits also apply: Mallard (5/day), Wood Duck (3/day), Pintail (Northern) (3/day). Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

How much is a non-resident waterfowl license in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma non-resident waterfowl license cost for 2026-2027 is ~$269. All non-residents also need the federal Duck Stamp ($25) and HIP registration. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

Does Oklahoma have an early teal season in 2026?

Yes — Oklahoma has an early teal season running September 12, 2026 through September 20, 2026. The early teal season allows harvest of blue-winged and green-winged teal before the regular duck season. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

What duck hunting zones does Oklahoma have?

Oklahoma uses 3 hunting zones for duck season in 2026-2027: Panhandle and Plains, Zone 1, Zone 2. Season dates may differ by zone — confirm which zone covers your hunting location. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

When does goose season open in Oklahoma?

Goose season in Oklahoma opens September 12, 2026 for the 2026-2027 season. Both Canada geese and light geese (snow, Ross's) may be available — check official regulations for species-specific limits. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

Is there a youth waterfowl hunting day in Oklahoma?

Yes — Oklahoma offers a youth waterfowl day November 7, 2026 for 2026-2027. Youth hunters are typically required to be accompanied by a licensed adult. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

What waterfowl species can I hunt in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma duck hunters can harvest Mallard, Wood Duck, Pintail (Northern), Redhead, Canvasback. Coots are also legal game. Sandhill crane seasons are also available. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

Where can I find official Oklahoma waterfowl regulations?

Official Oklahoma waterfowl regulations are published by Department of Wildlife Conservation. Regulations are updated annually — always confirm dates and bag limits with the official source before hunting. Oklahoma hunters use BlindBook to track season dates, log daily harvests, and stay within bag limits across all species in real time. Learn more at blindbook.com. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

What app do duck hunters use in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma duck hunters use BlindBook to log hunts, track bag limits by species, coordinate with club members, and access verified season dates — all in one place. BlindBook is free to download at blindbook.com or in the App Store and Google Play. Source: Department of Wildlife Conservation, verified 2026-07-17.

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Waterfowl Hunting in Oklahoma

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 36 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.

Required Licenses & Stamps

Oklahoma hunting license
Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp — $25
Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration
Oklahoma Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp

Official Resources

Ducks

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Panhandle and Plains^1,2	Oct 10 – Jan 13	6	18
Zone 1^1,3	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	6	18
	Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split
Zone 2^1,4	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	6	18
	Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split

Species Sub-Limits

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.

2Panhandle Counties — High Plains Mallard Management Unit

3Zones 1 & 2 share the same split dates; Zone 1 row.

4Zones 1 & 2 share the same split dates; Zone 2 row.

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Early Teal

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide¹	Sep 12 – Sep 20 September Teal	–	–

1Linked to /hunting/regs/september-teal-geese-sandhill-cranes

Dark Geese

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}	Sep 12 – Sep 21 Special Resident Canada Goose	–	–
	Nov 7 – Dec 6 First Split
	Nov 7 – Dec 6 First Split
	Dec 12 – Feb 14 Second Split
	Dec 12 – Feb 7 White-Fronted Geese Second Split

1Canada geese and other dark geese

2No zone specified on page for Dark Geese; treated as statewide

3Resident Canada Goose only

4Early September special season for resident Canada Geese

5White-fronted geese

6White-Fronted Geese listed separately from Dark Geese on page; no zone specified

7White-fronted geese only

8White-fronted goose season closes slightly earlier (Feb 7) than dark geese (Feb 14)

Light Geese

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2	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

Cons. Order

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2	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

Coots

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Zone 2¹	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	15	45
	Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split
Panhandle and Plains²	Oct 10 – Jan 13	15	45
Zone 1¹	Nov 14 – Dec 6 First Split	15	45
	Dec 12 – Jan 31 Second Split

1Coots daily limit is 15; season dates same as duck season for Zones 1 & 2

2Coots daily limit is 15; season dates same as duck season for Panhandle zone

Sandhill Crane

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide¹	Oct 17 – Jan 17	–	–

1No zone breakdown given on page

Youth

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Zone 1^1,2,3	Nov 7 – Nov 7 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1	6	18
	Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2
Panhandle and Plains^4,5,6	Oct 3 – Oct 3 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1	6	18
	Jan 30 – Jan 30 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2
Zone 2^1,2,3	Nov 7 – Nov 7 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1	6	18
	Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2

1Youth ≤15 yrs; adult (≥18) must accompany but cannot hunt waterfowl. Veterans and active military eligible. Same bag limits as regular season.

2Zones 1 & 2 special day Nov. 7, 2026

3Zones 1 & 2 second special day Feb. 6, 2027

4Youth must be ≤15 yrs; adult (≥18) must accompany but cannot hunt waterfowl. Veterans and active military eligible. Same bag limits as regular season including species sub-limits.

5One of two special days for Panhandle zone: Oct. 3, 2026

6Second special day for Panhandle zone: Jan. 30, 2027

Veterans

Zone / Season	Dates	Daily Bag	Possession
Statewide^1,2,3	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
Zone 2^4,5,6	Nov 7 – Nov 7 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1	6	18
	Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2
Panhandle and Plains^4,7,8,9	Oct 3 – Oct 3 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1	6	18
	Jan 30 – Jan 30 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2
Zone 1^4,5,6	Nov 7 – Nov 7 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1	6	18
	Feb 6 – Feb 6 Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2

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

4Veterans and active military eligible. Same bag limits as regular season.

5Zones 1 & 2 special day Nov. 7, 2026

6Zones 1 & 2 second special day Feb. 6, 2027

7Veterans (per 38 U.S.C. §101) and active-duty members including National Guard/Reserves on active duty (non-training) eligible. Same bag limits as regular season.

8Shared date with youth day — Oct. 3, 2026 (Panhandle)

9Second special day for Panhandle zone: Jan. 30, 2027

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Oklahoma Duck Season — Frequently Asked Questions

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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 17, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.

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Required Licenses & Stamps

Oklahoma hunting license
Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp — $25
Harvest Information Program (HIP) registration
Oklahoma Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp

Official Resources

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Panhandle and Plains^1,2

Oct 10 – Jan 13

Zone 1^1,3

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Second Split

Zone 2^1,4

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Second Split

Species

Daily Bag

Possession

Mallard

no more than 2 hens

Wood Duck

Pintail (Northern)

Redhead

Canvasback

Lesser Scaup

Zone 1, Zone 2 · scaup limit (1)

Lesser Scaup

Panhandle and Plains · scaup limit (1); species not differentiated on page

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide¹

Sep 12 – Sep 20

September Teal

–

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

Sep 12 – Sep 21

Special Resident Canada Goose

–

Nov 7 – Dec 6

First Split

Nov 7 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 12 – Feb 14

Second Split

Dec 12 – Feb 7

White-Fronted Geese Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2

Nov 7 – Dec 6

First Split

–

Dec 12 – Feb 14

Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2

Feb 15 – Mar 30

Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS)

–

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Zone 2¹

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Second Split

Panhandle and Plains²

Oct 10 – Jan 13

Zone 1¹

Nov 14 – Dec 6

First Split

Dec 12 – Jan 31

Second Split

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide¹

Oct 17 – Jan 17

–

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Zone 1^1,2,3

Nov 7 – Nov 7

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1

Feb 6 – Feb 6

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2

Panhandle and Plains^4,5,6

Oct 3 – Oct 3

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1

Jan 30 – Jan 30

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2

Zone 2^1,2,3

Nov 7 – Nov 7

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1

Feb 6 – Feb 6

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2

Zone / Season

Dates

Daily Bag

Possession

Statewide^1,2,3

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

Zone 2^4,5,6

Nov 7 – Nov 7

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1

Feb 6 – Feb 6

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2

Panhandle and Plains^4,7,8,9

Oct 3 – Oct 3

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1

Jan 30 – Jan 30

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2

Zone 1^4,5,6

Nov 7 – Nov 7

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 1

Feb 6 – Feb 6

Youth/Veteran/Active Military Day 2

Oklahoma Duck Season — Frequently Asked Questions