Hunting Saskatchewan this season? Keep these dates and bag limits in your pocket — free in the BlindBook app.
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 June 15, 2027, with 16 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 | 24 |
| District 2 - Southern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 | 24 |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. 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 - Northern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 | 24 |
| District 2 - Southern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8 | 24 |
1Canada Geese, Cackling Geese and White-fronted Geese, combined
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Season | 20 | – |
| District 2 - Southern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Season | 20 | – |
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 - Northern1,2 | Mar 15 – Jun 15 Spring Conservation Order | 20 | – |
| District 2 - Southern1,2 | Mar 15 – Jun 15 Spring Conservation Order | 20 | – |
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 - Northern | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 10 | 30 |
| District 2 - Southern | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 10 | 30 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 5 | 15 |
| District 2 - Southern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 5 | 15 |
1Whooping Crane proximity provision: Regional Director or Chief Provincial Wildlife Officer may prohibit Sandhill Crane hunting in areas where Whooping Cranes may be present.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Sandhill Crane Season | 5 | 15 |
| Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snipe | |||
| District 2 - Southern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Sandhill Crane Season | 5 | 15 |
| Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snipe |
1Non-toxic shot required; Crane hunting permit required (free of charge)
2Non-toxic shot required
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 8, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.