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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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 62 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.
Season dates, bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice. You are solely responsible for verifying current regulations with your state or provincial wildlife agency before every hunt.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District D1,2District D: the portion of PHZs 18, 21 and 28 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and the portion of PHZ 27 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and north of the latitude at the Saint-Siméon wharf to Route 381 and from there to the northern limit of PHZ 27. | Sep 12 – Dec 26 | 6 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. No open season for Harlequin Ducks. | 18 |
| District E3,4,5,6Eastern — Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie | Sep 12 – Oct 20 September 12–October 20 | 6 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. | 18 |
| Oct 21 – Dec 26 October 21 to December 26 | 6 Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. Not an open season for Barrow's Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in locations within PHZ 21 or within 100 m of that Zone. | 18 | |
| District A4,7Northern Quebec — Ungava, Nunavik | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 6 Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal. No open season for Harlequin Ducks. | 18 |
| District G8,9,10,11,12 | Sep 26 – Oct 31 September 26 to October 31 (non-Eider/Long-tailed) | 6 Not an open season for Eiders or Long-tailed Ducks. Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. | 18 |
| Nov 1 – Dec 26 November 1 to December 26 | 6 Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. | 18 | |
| Dec 27 – Feb 14 December 27 to February 14 (Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only) | 6 Only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks. | 18 | |
| District B3,4,10,11,13,14,15,16,17North Shore & James Bay | Sep 12 – Sep 30 September 12–30 (non-Eider/LTD) | 6 For 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. | 18 |
| Oct 1 – Oct 24 October 1–24 | 6 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. | 18 | |
| Oct 25 – Nov 14 October 25–November 14 | 6 Not 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). | 18 | |
| Nov 15 – Dec 26 November 15 to December 26 | 6 Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. | 18 | |
| Dec 27 – Jan 14 December 27 to January 14 (Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only) | 6 Only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks. | 18 | |
| Jan 15 – Feb 5 January 15 to February 5 (Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks, North Shore west of Natashquan River only) | 6 Only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks in locations on the North Shore that are west of the Natashquan River. | 18 | |
| District C1,2District C: PHZs 12 to 14 and 16. | Sep 12 – Dec 26 | 6 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. No open season for Harlequin Ducks. | 18 |
| District F3,4,6,18South Shore — Estrie, Chaudière-Appalaches | Sep 19 – Oct 20 September 19–October 20 | 6 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. | 18 |
| Oct 21 – Jan 2 October 21 to January 2 | 6 Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. Not 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 and extending 2 km within PHZ 21. | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Blue-winged Teal District B · Sep 12–Sep 30 · Not more than 1 daily, not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District D · Sep 12–Dec 26 · Not more than 1 daily, not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District F · Sep 19–Oct 20 · Not more than 1 daily, not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District B · Oct 1–Oct 24 · Not more than 1 daily, not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District E · Sep 12–Oct 20 · Not more than 1 daily, not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District C · Sep 12–Dec 26 · Not more than 1 daily, not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District B · Oct 25–Nov 14 · Not more than 1 daily, not more than 2 in possession | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District E · Oct 21–Dec 26 · Not more than 1 per day | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District G · Sep 26–Oct 31 · Not more than 1 per day | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District G · Nov 1–Dec 26 · Not more than 1 per day | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District F · Oct 21–Jan 2 · Not more than 1 per day | 1 | 2 |
| Blue-winged Teal District B · Nov 15–Dec 26 · Not more than 1 per day | 1 | 2 |
| Common Eider District B · North Shore west of Natashquan River only | 6 | 18 |
| Common Eider District B · Dec 27–Jan 14 · Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only season | 6 | 18 |
| Common Eider District G · Dec 27–Feb 14 · Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only season | 6 | 18 |
| Long-tailed Duck District B · North Shore west of Natashquan River only | 6 | 18 |
| Long-tailed Duck District B · Dec 27–Jan 14 · Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only season | 6 | 18 |
| Long-tailed Duck District G · Dec 27–Feb 14 · Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only season | 6 | 18 |
1Not 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.
2Ducks other than Harlequin Ducks, combined. Listed under District C and D accordion.
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.
4Ducks other than Harlequin Ducks, combined.
5Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. Not an open season for Barrow's Goldeneye or Common Goldeneye in locations within PHZ 21 or within 100 m of that Zone.
6Ducks other than Harlequin Ducks combined.
7Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. Possession: not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye, not more than 2 Blue-winged Teal. No open season for Harlequin Ducks.
8Not an open season for Eiders or Long-tailed Ducks. Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal.
9Ducks other than Harlequin Ducks combined. Magdalen Islands.
10Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal.
11Only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks.
12Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only segment. Magdalen Islands.
13For 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.
14Not 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).
15Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks only segment.
16Only for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks in locations on the North Shore that are west of the Natashquan River.
17Very restricted segment for Eiders and Long-tailed Ducks in specific North Shore locations.
18Not more than 1 Barrow's Goldeneye; not more than 1 Blue-winged Teal. Not 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 and extending 2 km within PHZ 21.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District E1,2,3Eastern — Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie | Sep 1 – Sep 11 September 1–11 (farmland only) | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese. | 15 | |
| Sep 12 – Sep 25 September 12–25 | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| Sep 26 – Dec 26 September 26–December 26 | 5 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| District F1,2,3,4South Shore — Estrie, Chaudière-Appalaches | Sep 6 – Sep 18 September 6–18 (farmland only) | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Sep 19 – Jan 2 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese. | 15 | |
| Sep 19 – Sep 25 September 19–25 | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| Sep 26 – Dec 21 September 26–December 21 | 5 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| District G2,5,6 | Sep 26 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese. | 15 |
| Sep 26 – Dec 26 | 5 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit (page lists 'no limit' in the second daily bag limit field, interpreted as possession limit). | – | |
| District C1,2,3,7District C: PHZs 12 to 14 and 16. | Sep 1 – Sep 11 September 1–11 (farmland only) | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese. | 15 | |
| Sep 12 – Sep 25 September 12–25 | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| Sep 26 – Dec 16 September 26–December 16 | 5 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| District B2,3North Shore & James Bay | Sep 12 – Sep 25 September 12–25 | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese. | 15 | |
| Sep 26 – Dec 26 September 26–December 26 | 5 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| District D1,2,3,7District D: the portion of PHZs 18, 21 and 28 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and the portion of PHZ 27 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and north of the latitude at the Saint-Siméon wharf to Route 381 and from there to the northern limit of PHZ 27. | Sep 1 – Sep 11 September 1–11 (farmland only) | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Sep 12 – Dec 26 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese. | 15 | |
| Sep 12 – Sep 25 September 12–25 | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| Sep 26 – Dec 16 September 26–December 16 | 5 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – | |
| District A2,3,8Northern Quebec — Ungava, Nunavik | Sep 1 – Sep 25 September 1–25 | 10 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
| Sep 1 – Dec 16 Other geese (not Canada/Cackling/Snow/Ross's) | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese. | 15 | |
| Sep 26 – Dec 16 September 26–December 16 | 5 Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit. | – |
1Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit.
2Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese.
3Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit.
4Daily bag limit increased to 5 for 2026-2027.
5Canada Geese and Cackling Geese combined. Possession limit: no limit (page lists 'no limit' in the second daily bag limit field, interpreted as possession limit).
6HTML table appears to list daily bag limit twice; second entry interpreted as possession limit = no limit.
7Daily bag limit increased from prior year to 5.
8Canada Geese and Cackling Geese, combined.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District B1North Shore & James Bay | Sep 12 – Dec 26 | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. | 15 |
| District E1Eastern — Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie | Sep 12 – Dec 26 | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. | 15 |
| District A1,2Northern Quebec — Ungava, Nunavik | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. | 15 |
| District C1,3District C: PHZs 12 to 14 and 16. | Sep 12 – Dec 26 | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. | 15 |
| District F1South Shore — Estrie, Chaudière-Appalaches | Sep 19 – Jan 2 | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. | 15 |
| District G1,4 | Sep 26 – Dec 26 | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. | 15 |
| District D1,3District D: the portion of PHZs 18, 21 and 28 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and the portion of PHZ 27 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and north of the latitude at the Saint-Siméon wharf to Route 381 and from there to the northern limit of PHZ 27. | Sep 12 – Dec 26 | 5 Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined. | 15 |
1Geese other than Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, Snow Geese and Ross's Geese combined.
2Covers Greater White-fronted Geese and other geese not listed separately.
3Source lists Districts C and D together.
4Magdalen Islands.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District A1,2,3,4Northern Quebec — Ungava, Nunavik | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Fall season | 20 Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese permitted; while using calls, other open-season migratory birds may also be hunted. | – |
| May 1 – Jun 30 Spring season | 12 Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese permitted. | – | |
| District B5,6North Shore & James Bay | Sep 12 – Dec 26 Fall season | 20 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting Snow Geese with those calls, any other species in open season may be hunted. | – |
| District E2,7,8,9Eastern — Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie | Sep 1 – Dec 26 Fall season (including early farmland) | 20 September 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. | – |
| Apr 10 – May 18 Spring season | 12 Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted. Hunting with bait in spring permitted if Minister consents. | – | |
| District C2,10,11,12District C: PHZs 12 to 14 and 16. | Sep 1 – Dec 26 Fall season (including early farmland) | 20 September 1–11 only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted; other open-season migratory birds may be hunted while using calls. | – |
| Apr 10 – May 18 Spring season | 12 Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted. | – | |
| District G5,13 | Sep 26 – Dec 26 Fall season | 20 Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting Snow Geese with those calls, any other species in open season may be hunted. | – |
| District D2,10,11,14District D: the portion of PHZs 18, 21 and 28 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and the portion of PHZ 27 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and north of the latitude at the Saint-Siméon wharf to Route 381 and from there to the northern limit of PHZ 27. | Sep 1 – Dec 26 Fall season (including early farmland) | 20 September 1–11 only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted; other open-season migratory birds may be hunted while using calls. | – |
| Apr 10 – May 18 Spring season | 12 Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted. | – | |
| District F2,15,16,17South Shore — Estrie, Chaudière-Appalaches | Sep 6 – Jan 2 Fall season (including early farmland) | 20 September 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. | – |
| Apr 10 – May 18 Spring season | 12 Only 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. | – |
Not yet confirmed against the official source. We have not matched every value here to Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service. Check the official regulations before you hunt.
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.
5Electronic bird calls of Snow Geese may be used. While hunting Snow Geese with those calls, any other species in open season may be hunted.
6Snow Geese. No possession limit. Only fall season in District B (no spring season listed).
7September 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.
8Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted. Hunting with bait in spring permitted if Minister consents.
9Spring season shortened; daily bag decreased from 20 to 12.
10September 1–11 only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted; other open-season migratory birds may be hunted while using calls.
11Only on farmland. Possession limit: no limit. Electronic calls permitted.
12Spring season shortened from prior year; runs April 10–May 18. Daily bag decreased from 20 to 12.
13Snow Geese. No possession limit. Magdalen Islands. No spring season listed for District G.
14Spring season shortened from prior year; daily bag decreased from 20 to 12.
15September 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.
16Only 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.
17Spring season shortened; daily bag decreased from 20 to 12. Location restrictions apply within District F.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District F1,2South Shore — Estrie, Chaudière-Appalaches | Sep 19 – Jan 2 | 4 Coots and Gallinules combined. | 12 |
1Coots and Gallinules combined.
2Coots and Gallinules combined. Only zone in Quebec with an open season for this species.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District C1,2District C: PHZs 12 to 14 and 16. | Sep 12 – Sep 25 | 1 Residents of Canada only. Only on farmland. | 1 |
| District D1,2District D: the portion of PHZs 18, 21 and 28 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and the portion of PHZ 27 lying west of longitude 70°00’ W and north of the latitude at the Saint-Siméon wharf to Route 381 and from there to the northern limit of PHZ 27. | Sep 12 – Sep 25 | 1 Residents of Canada only. Only on farmland. | 1 |
1Residents of Canada only. Only on farmland.
2New open season for 2026-2027. Canadian residents only.
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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