Hunting Wyoming this season? Keep these dates and bag limits in your pocket — free in the BlindBook app.
Wyoming 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 November 8, 2026, with 38 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Game and Fish Department within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C1 | Sep 27 – Oct 14 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Nov 1 – Jan 18 Second Segment | |||
| Central Flyway C2 | Sep 27 – Dec 1 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 13 – Jan 12 Second Segment | |||
| Central Flyway C1A | Sep 27 – Oct 14 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Nov 1 – Jan 18 Second Segment | |||
| Pacific Flyway | Sep 27 – Jan 9 | 7 | 21 |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Game and Fish Department. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C1A | Sep 27 – Oct 8 First Segment | 2 | 6 |
| Nov 15 – Feb 16 Second Segment | |||
| Central Flyway C2 | Sep 27 – Dec 7 First Segment | 5 | 15 |
| Dec 20 – Jan 21 Second Segment | |||
| Central Flyway C1 | Sep 27 – Oct 5 First Segment | 5 | 15 |
| Nov 1 – Nov 24 Second Segment | |||
| Dec 6 – Feb 16 Third Segment | |||
| Pacific Flyway1 | Sep 1 – Sep 8 Early Canada Goose | 5 | 15 |
| Sep 27 – Jan 1 Regular Season |
1Early September Canada goose season, Pacific Flyway only. Bag 5, possession 15.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C11 | Sep 27 – Dec 31 First Segment | 20 | 60 |
| Feb 7 – Feb 15 Second Segment | |||
| Central Flyway C21 | Sep 27 – Dec 31 First Segment | 20 | 60 |
| Feb 7 – Feb 15 Second Segment | |||
| Central Flyway C1A1 | Sep 27 – Dec 31 First Segment | 20 | 60 |
| Feb 7 – Feb 15 Second Segment | |||
| Pacific Flyway2 | Sep 27 – Jan 1 | 10 | 30 |
1WY Central Flyway light goose possession limit: 3x daily bag (60). Includes snow, blue, and Ross's geese.
2WY Pacific Flyway light goose possession limit: 3x daily bag (30). Includes snow, blue, and Ross's geese.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C11 | Sep 27 – Oct 14 First Segment | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 1 – Jan 18 Second Segment | |||
| Central Flyway C1A1 | Sep 27 – Oct 14 First Segment | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 1 – Jan 18 Second Segment | |||
| Central Flyway C21 | Sep 27 – Dec 1 First Segment | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 13 – Jan 12 Second Segment | |||
| Pacific Flyway1 | Sep 27 – Jan 9 | 15 | 45 |
1Coots mirror duck season dates. Bag 15, possession 45.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Hunt Area 21 | Sep 1 – Sep 20 | 1 | 1 |
| Crane Hunt Area 32 | Sep 1 – Sep 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Crane Hunt Area 41 | Sep 26 – Oct 18 | 1 | 1 |
| Crane Hunt Area 51 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Crane Hunt Area 61 | Sep 5 – Oct 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crane Hunt Area 7 (general)3 | Sep 12 – Nov 8 | 3 | 9 |
| Crane Hunt Area 14,5 | Sep 1 – Sep 20 | 1 | 1 |
| Crane Hunt Area 81 | Sep 1 – Sep 30 | 1 | 1 |
1Limited quota permit via WGFD draw; season limit 1 crane per permit
2Limited quota permit via WGFD draw; season limit 1 crane per permit; closed-area restrictions apply
3General sandhill crane permit via WGFD (no draw); HIP required; closed-area restrictions apply
4Limited quota permit via WGFD draw; season limit 1 crane per permit; carcass coupon tagging required
52026 Chapter 14 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons, adopted April 22, 2026. Areas 1-6 and 8 are limited-quota draw hunts with a season limit of 1 crane per permit; Area 7 is a general-permit hunt. Federal duck stamp not required for cranes.
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 3, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.