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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Prince Edward Island 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 January 15, 2027, with 7 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.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1,2All of Prince Edward Island | Oct 1 – Jan 15 | 6 Not more than 1 may be Barrow's Goldeneye. Excludes Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters. No open season for Harlequin Ducks. | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks (general) Excludes Harlequin Ducks, Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters | 6 | 18 |
1Not more than 1 may be Barrow's Goldeneye. Excludes Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters. No open season for Harlequin Ducks.
2Harlequin Duck: no open season.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1,2,3,4,5,6All of Prince Edward Island | Sep 1 – Sep 15 Early Season | 10 5 geese (any species) plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination. | 20 |
| Oct 1 – Nov 14 October 1 to November 14 | 5 All geese combined. Daily bag limit 5. | 20 | |
| Nov 15 – Dec 31 November 15 to December 31 | 3 All geese combined. Daily bag limit 3. | 20 |
15 geese (any species) plus an additional 5 Canada Geese or Cackling Geese in any combination.
2All geese combined. Daily bag is 5 + additional 5 Canada/Cackling Geese = up to 10. Possession limit 20 applies to all goose segments.
3All geese combined. Daily bag limit 5.
4Part of the October 1–December 31 segment; daily bag changes to 3 after November 14.
5All geese combined. Daily bag limit 3.
6Reduced bag limit portion of the October 1–December 31 open season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1,2All of Prince Edward Island | Oct 1 – Jan 15 | 6 Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters combined. Not more than 4 may be Eiders; not more than 4 may be Scoters. | 12 |
1Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters combined. Not more than 4 may be Eiders; not more than 4 may be Scoters.
2Grouped category includes Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders, and Scoters combined.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1,2,3All of Prince Edward Island | Sep 26 – Dec 10 | 8 Lead shot permitted for Woodcock (non-toxic shot exemption applies). | 16 |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 | 10 | 20 |
1Lead shot permitted for Woodcock (non-toxic shot exemption applies).
2Woodcock season. Fixed dates per the 'Important update' notice on the page. Lead shot is allowed for woodcock only.
3Snipe season.
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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