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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Saskatchewan 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 December 16, 2026, with 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1Northern Saskatchewan - WMZ 43 and 47-76 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 | 24 |
| District 2 - Southern1Southern Saskatchewan - WMZ 1-42, 44-46, Saskatoon WMZ, Regina-Moose Jaw WMZ | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 | 24 |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
1All ducks, combined. Applies to both District No. 1 (North) and District No. 2 (South) — page lists them together.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1Northern Saskatchewan - WMZ 43 and 47-76 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 Canada Geese, Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese, combined | 24 |
| District 2 - Southern1Southern Saskatchewan - WMZ 1-42, 44-46, Saskatoon WMZ, Regina-Moose Jaw WMZ | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 Canada Geese, Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese, combined | 24 |
1Canada Geese, Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese, combined
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2Northern Saskatchewan - WMZ 43 and 47-76 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Season | 20 Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. No possession limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese permitted; while hunting with those calls, any other species in open season may also be hunted. | – |
| District 2 - Southern1,2Southern Saskatchewan - WMZ 1-42, 44-46, Saskatoon WMZ, Regina-Moose Jaw WMZ | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Season | 20 Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. No possession limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese permitted; while hunting with those calls, any other species in open season may also be hunted. | – |
1Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. No possession limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese permitted; while hunting with those calls, any other species in open season may also be hunted.
2Listed under Special measures for overabundant species.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2Northern Saskatchewan - WMZ 43 and 47-76 | Mar 15 – Jun 15 Spring Conservation Order | 20 Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. No possession limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese permitted. | – |
| District 2 - Southern1,2Southern Saskatchewan - WMZ 1-42, 44-46, Saskatoon WMZ, Regina-Moose Jaw WMZ | Mar 15 – Jun 15 Spring Conservation Order | 20 Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. No possession limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese permitted. | – |
1Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. No possession limit. Electronic calls of Snow Geese and Ross's Geese permitted.
2Listed under Special measures for overabundant species; spring segment.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - NorthernNorthern Saskatchewan - WMZ 43 and 47-76 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 10 | 30 |
| District 2 - SouthernSouthern Saskatchewan - WMZ 1-42, 44-46, Saskatoon WMZ, Regina-Moose Jaw WMZ | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 10 | 30 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2Northern Saskatchewan - WMZ 43 and 47-76 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 5 Hunting may be prohibited in areas where Whooping Cranes may be present. | 15 |
| District 2 - Southern1,2Southern Saskatchewan - WMZ 1-42, 44-46, Saskatoon WMZ, Regina-Moose Jaw WMZ | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 5 Hunting may be prohibited in areas where Whooping Cranes may be present. | 15 |
1Hunting may be prohibited in areas where Whooping Cranes may be present.
2Season may be curtailed if Whooping Cranes are present in an area.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1Northern Saskatchewan - WMZ 43 and 47-76 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snipe | 10 | 30 |
| District 2 - Southern1Southern Saskatchewan - WMZ 1-42, 44-46, Saskatoon WMZ, Regina-Moose Jaw WMZ | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snipe | 10 | 30 |
1Wilson's Snipe (Common Snipe). Listed as 'Snipe' on the page.
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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