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Quebec 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 June 30, 2027, with 68 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District G1,2,3,4,5 | Sep 26 – Oct 31 September 26–October 31 (non-Eider/LTD) | 6 | 18 |
| Nov 1 – Dec 26 November 1–December 26 | |||
| Dec 27 – Feb 14 December 27–February 14 (Eiders and LTD only) | |||
| District F2,3,6 | Sep 19 – Oct 20 September 19–October 20 | 6 | 18 |
| Oct 21 – Jan 2 October 21–January 2 | |||
| District A2,7 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 6 | 18 |
| District C8,9,10,11 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 | 6 | 18 |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 | |||
| District D8,10,11,12 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 | 6 | 18 |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 | |||
| District E2,3,13 | Sep 12 – Oct 20 September 12–October 20 | 6 | 18 |
| Oct 21 – Dec 26 October 21–December 26 | |||
| District B2,3,4,14,15,16,17,18 | Sep 12 – Sep 30 September 12–30 (non-Eider/LTD) | 6 | 18 |
| Oct 1 – Oct 24 October 1–24 | |||
| Oct 25 – Nov 14 October 25–November 14 | |||
| Nov 15 – Dec 26 November 15–December 26 | |||
| Dec 27 – Jan 14 December 27–January 14 (Eiders and LTD only) | |||
| Jan 15 – Feb 5 January 15–February 5 (Eiders and LTD, west of Natashquan only) |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Blue-winged Teal Not more than 1 daily, not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
1Not an open season for Eiders or Long-tailed Ducks. Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (daily); not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal (daily). Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal.
2Ducks other than Harlequin Ducks, combined.
3Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (daily); not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal (daily). Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal.
4Only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks.
5Magdalen Islands only.
6Not an open season for Barrow's Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in locations between Pointe Jureux (Saint-Irénée) and Gros Cap à l'Aigle (Saint-Fidèle) from routes 362 and 138 extending 2 km within PHZ 21. Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (daily); not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal (daily).
7Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (daily); not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal (daily); not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (possession); not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal (possession). No open season for Harlequin Ducks.
8Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal daily (not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal in possession). No Harlequin Ducks.
9District C and D are listed together on the page; creating separate rows for each zone.
10Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (daily); not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal (daily). Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal. No open season for Harlequin Ducks.
11Ducks other than Harlequin Ducks, combined. Listed under District C and D accordion.
12District C and D listed together; same regulations apply to both.
13Not an open season for Barrow's Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in locations within PHZ 21 or within 100 m of that zone. Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (daily); not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal (daily).
14For ducks other than Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks. Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (daily); not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal (daily). Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal.
15Not an open season for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks in locations on the North Shore west of the Natashquan River. Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye (daily); not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal (daily).
16Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only.
17Only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks in locations on the North Shore west of the Natashquan River.
18Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only; restricted to North Shore west of Natashquan River.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District G1,2,3 | Sep 26 – Dec 26 | 5 | – |
| Sep 26 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | |||
| District E3,4,5 | Sep 1 – Sep 11 September 1–11 (farmland only) | 10 | – |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | |||
| Sep 12 – Sep 25 September 12–25 | |||
| Sep 26 – Dec 26 September 26–December 26 | |||
| District F3,4,5,6 | Sep 6 – Sep 18 September 6–18 (farmland only) | 10 | – |
| Sep 19 – Jan 2 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | |||
| Sep 19 – Sep 25 September 19–25 | |||
| Sep 26 – Dec 21 September 26–December 21 | |||
| District B3,5 | Sep 12 – Sep 25 September 12–25 | 10 | – |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | |||
| Sep 26 – Dec 26 September 26–December 26 | |||
| District D3,4,5,7 | Sep 1 – Sep 11 September 1–11 (farmland only) | 10 | – |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | |||
| Sep 12 – Sep 25 September 12–25 | |||
| Sep 26 – Dec 16 September 26–December 16 | |||
| District C3,4,5,7 | Sep 1 – Sep 11 September 1–11 (farmland only) | 10 | – |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | |||
| Sep 12 – Sep 25 September 12–25 | |||
| Sep 26 – Dec 16 September 26–December 16 | |||
| District A3,5,8 | Sep 1 – Sep 25 September 1–25 | 10 | – |
| Sep 1 – Dec 16 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | |||
| Sep 26 – Dec 16 September 26–December 16 |
1Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit (page lists 'no limit' in the second daily bag limit field, interpreted as possession limit).
2HTML table appears to list daily bag limit twice; second entry interpreted as possession limit = no limit.
3Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese.
4Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit.
5Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit.
6Daily bag limit increased to 5 for 2026-2027.
7Daily bag limit increased from prior year to 5.
8Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District A1,2,3,4 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Fall season | 20 | – |
| May 1 – Jun 30 Spring season | |||
| District G5,6 | Sep 26 – Dec 26 Fall season | 20 | – |
| District D2,7,8,9 | Sep 1 – Dec 26 Fall season (including early farmland) | 20 | – |
| Apr 10 – May 18 Spring season | |||
| District F2,10,11,12 | Sep 6 – Jan 2 Fall season (including early farmland) | 20 | – |
| Apr 10 – May 18 Spring season | |||
| District C2,7,8,13 | Sep 1 – Dec 26 Fall season (including early farmland) | 20 | – |
| Apr 10 – May 18 Spring season | |||
| District B1,14 | Sep 12 – Dec 26 Fall season | 20 | – |
| District E2,15,16,17 | Sep 1 – Dec 26 Fall season (including early farmland) | 20 | – |
| Apr 10 – May 18 Spring season |
1Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese permitted; while using calls, other open-season migratory birds may also be hunted.
2Snow Geese overabundant species special measures.
3Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese permitted.
4Spring Snow Geese season. Daily bag decreased from 20 to 12 for 2026-2027.
5Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted; other open-season migratory birds may be hunted while using calls.
6Snow Geese overabundant species special measures. No spring season listed for District G.
7September 1–11 only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted; other open-season migratory birds may be hunted while using calls.
8Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted.
9Spring season shortened from prior year; daily bag decreased from 20 to 12.
10September 6–18 only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted; other open-season migratory birds may be hunted while using calls. Hunting with bait (crops cut and left on ground in fall) permitted if Minister consents.
11Only on farmland (with specific location exclusions near St. Lawrence River). Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted. Hunting with bait in spring permitted if Minister consents.
12Spring season shortened; daily bag decreased from 20 to 12. Location restrictions apply within District F.
13Spring season shortened from prior year; runs April 10–May 18. Daily bag decreased from 20 to 12.
14Snow Geese overabundant species special measures. No spring season listed for District B.
15September 1–11 only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted; other open-season migratory birds may be hunted while using calls. Hunting with bait (crops cut and left on ground in fall) permitted if Minister consents.
16Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted. Hunting with bait in spring permitted if Minister consents.
17Spring season shortened; daily bag decreased from 20 to 12.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District C1,2 | Mar 1 – May 31 Spring Conservation Order | 20 | – |
| District A3,4 | May 1 – Jun 30 Spring Conservation Order | 20 | – |
| District F5,6 | Mar 1 – May 31 Spring Conservation Order | 20 | – |
| District E7,8 | Mar 1 – May 31 Spring Conservation Order | 20 | – |
| District D1,2 | Mar 1 – May 31 Spring Conservation Order | 20 | – |
1Snow Geese. Open only on farmland. Electronic bird calls may be used. Possession: no limit.
2From Special measures table; Districts C and D grouped together.
3Snow Geese only. Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. Possession: no limit.
4Spring special conservation harvest for Snow Geese; 2025 federal permit also valid for 2026 spring harvest.
5Snow Geese. Open only on farmland (with specific exclusion zones near St. Lawrence River and Route 132). Electronic calls may be used. Hunting with bait in spring permitted with Minister's consent. Possession: no limit.
6Detailed geographic exclusions listed in the regulation text.
7Snow Geese. Open only on farmland. Electronic calls may be used. Hunting with bait in spring permitted with Minister's consent. Possession: no limit.
8From Special measures table.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District F1,2 | Sep 19 – Jan 2 | 4 | 12 |
1Coots and Gallinules combined.
2Only district with an open coots/gallinules season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District D1,2 | Sep 12 – Sep 25 | 1 | 1 |
| District C1,2 | Sep 12 – Sep 25 | 1 | 1 |
1Residents of Canada only. Only on farmland.
2New open season for 2026-2027. Canadian residents only.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District E1,2 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 | 5 | 15 |
| District F1,2 | Sep 20 – Jan 3 | 5 | 15 |
| District A1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 5 | 15 |
| District B1,2 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 | 5 | 15 |
| District C1,3 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 | 5 | 15 |
| District D1,3 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 | 5 | 15 |
1Geese other than Snow Geese, Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined.
2White-fronted geese and other non-snow, non-Canada geese
3Table groups Districts C and D together.
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 4, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.