Hunting Prince Edward Island this season? Keep these dates and bag limits in your pocket — free in the BlindBook app.
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 October 1 through January 15, 2027, with 8 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the PEI Dept of Environment, Energy and Climate Action within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1,2 | Oct 1 – Jan 15 | 6 | 18 |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against PEI Dept of Environment, Energy and Climate Action. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
1Not more than 1 may be Barrow's Goldeneye. Excludes Harlequin Ducks, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Long-tailed Ducks, Eiders and Scoters.
2Harlequin Duck: no open season.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1,2,3,4,5,6 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 Early Season | 10 | 20 |
| Oct 1 – Nov 14 Main Season First Period | |||
| Nov 15 – Dec 31 Main Season Second Period |
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.
4October 1 to November 14 sub-period of the October 1–December 31 main goose season.
5All geese combined. Daily bag limit 3.
6November 15 to December 31 sub-period of the October 1–December 31 main goose season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 5 | 20 |
1Verified: All geese combined 5 daily/20 possession. Oct 1-Dec 31. PE does not split dark/light geese — same combined limit applies.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1,2 | Oct 1 – Jan 15 | 6 | 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-wide1,2,3 | Sep 26 – Dec 10 | 8 | 16 |
| Oct 1 – Dec 31 |
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 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 9, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.